Brooches
1860s European Victorian Antique Brooches
Hessonite, Yellow Beryl, Green Beryl, Turquoise, Pink Sapphire, Garnet, ...
1930s American Artist Vintage Brooches
Brass, Enamel
20th Century British Brooches
Crystal, Pearl, Gold
1990s American Brooches
Silver
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Brooches
Sapphire, Spinel, Rhodium, Mixed Metal, Sterling Silver, Silver, Yellow ...
20th Century Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold
20th Century Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Brooches
Sapphire, Topaz, Pink Sapphire, Ruby, Peridot, Opal, Amethyst, Silver, G...
20th Century Brooches
Sapphire
1960s Retro Vintage Brooches
Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Sterling Silver
1920s Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
2010s Italian Contemporary Brooches
Amethyst, Pearl, Turquoise, Silver
1880s Dutch Early Victorian Antique Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Brooches
Pearl, Onyx, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1800s Georgian Antique Brooches
Pearl, Silver
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Cultured Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s French Brooches
1920s Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century British Victorian Antique Brooches
Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Brooches
Amethyst, Citrine, Coral, Rubelite, Crystal, Pearl, Rock Crystal, Tourma...
1990s Japanese Brooches
Pearl, Gold
Early 20th Century American Retro Brooches
Crystal, Enamel
2010s Italian Contemporary Brooches
Crystal, Pearl, Rock Crystal, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, S...
1990s Japanese Brooches
Pearl, Silver
1890s British Late Victorian Antique Brooches
Agate, Gilt Metal
1980s European Retro Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
20th Century Brooches
Yellow Gold
1960s American Artisan Vintage Brooches
Ruby, 14k Gold
1990s American Artisan Brooches
Vermeil, Sterling Silver
20th Century French Brooches
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 15k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Brooches
Diamond, Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Brooches
Rock Crystal, Pearl, Crystal, Turquoise, Silver
2010s Italian Contemporary Brooches
Rock Crystal, Crystal, Pearl, Silver
1910s Vintage Brooches
Pearl, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
1980s European Retro Vintage Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary English Egyptian Revival Brooches
Silver Plate
1920s Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
20th Century Edwardian Brooches
Pearl, 10k Gold
1970s Vintage Brooches
Marcasite, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Brooches
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold
1930s French Romantic Vintage Brooches
Pearl, Rhodium
1990s North American Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Contemporary Brooches
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Brooches
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Brooches
Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Contemporary Brooches
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brooches
Crystal, Pearl, Gold Plate
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Antique and Vintage Brooches
Antique and vintage brooches, which are decorative jewels traditionally pinned to garments and used to fasten pieces of clothing together where needed, have seen increasing popularity in recent years.
Given their long history, brooches have expectedly taken on a variety of different shapes and forms over time, with jewelers turning to assorted methods of ornamentation for these accessories, including enameling and the integration of pearls and gemstones.
Cameo brooches that originated during the Victorian age are characterized by a shell carved in raised relief that feature portraits of a woman’s profile, while 19th-century micromosaic brooches, comprising innumerable individually placed glass fragments, sometimes feature miniature depictions of a pastoral scene in daily Roman life.
At one time, brooches were symbols of wealth, made primarily from the finest metals and showcasing exquisite precious gemstones. Today, these jewels are inclusive and universal, and you don’t have to travel very far to find an admirer of brooches. They can be richly geometric in form, such as the ornate diamond pins dating from the Art Deco era, or designer-specific, such as the celebrated naturalistic works created by Tiffany & Co., the milk glass and gold confections crafted by Trifari or handmade vintage Chanel brooches of silk or laminated sheer fabric.
Brooches are versatile and adaptable. These decorative accessories can be worn in your hair, on hats, scarves and on the lower point of V-neck clothing. Pin a dazzling brooch to the lapel of your blazer-and-tee combo or add a cluster of smaller pins to your overcoat. And while brooches have their place in “mourning jewelry,” in that a mourning brooch is representative of your connection to a lost loved one, they’re widely seen as romantic and symbolic of love, so much so that a hardcore brooch enthusiast might advocate for brooches to be worn over the heart.
Today, find a wide variety of antique and vintage brooches on 1stDibs, including gold brooches, sapphire brooches and more.
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