Beautiful Brooches
20th Century American Modern Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Mid-20th Century French Modern Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Brooches
Sterling Silver, Silver
Early 2000s Italian Modern Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Brooches
Beryl, Emerald, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White G...
Early 20th Century Norwegian Art Deco Brooches
Silver, Enamel
Vintage 1970s Italian Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Retro Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold
Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Brooches
Coral, Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches
Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s British Retro Brooches
Gold, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Brooches
Citrine, Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 1840s French Victorian Brooches
Yellow Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Retro Brooches
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 18th Century British Georgian Brooches
Diamond, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Brooches
Agate, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold
Early 20th Century Victorian Brooches
Carnelian, Brass, Gilt Metal
1990s Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century British Art Nouveau Brooches
Pearl, Peridot, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique 19th Century French Aesthetic Movement Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique Early 1900s Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Japanese Brooches
Shakudo, Gold, Silver, Mixed Metal
Late 20th Century French Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire
20th Century Mexican Retro Brooches
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Antique Early 1900s Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Brooches
Agate, Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Retro Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White G...
Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 14k Gold
Vintage 1910s Brooches
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century American Retro Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1970s American Retro Brooches
Diamond, Kunzite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century German Modern Brooches
14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brooches
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Brooches
2010s American Brooches
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s Spanish Art Nouveau Brooches
Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s American Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Early 1900s American Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1990s Indian Artisan Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate
Late 20th Century Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s American Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Brooches
Sapphire, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
1990s Italian Retro Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Brooches
Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Modern Brooches
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1990s Italian Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Italian Contemporary Brooches
1990s British Retro Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
- 1
- ...
Beautiful Brooches For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much are Beautiful Brooches?
Finding the Right Brooches for You
Vintage brooches, which refer to decorative jewelry traditionally pinned to garments and used to fasten pieces of clothing together where needed, have seen increasing popularity in recent years.
While jewelry trends come and go, brooches are indeed back on the radar thanks to fashion houses like Gucci, Versace, Dior and Saint Laurent, all of which feature fun pinnable designs in their current collections. Whether a dazzlingly naturalistic Art Nouveau dragonfly, a whimsical David Webb animal, a gem-studded bloom or a streamlined abstract design, these jewels add color and sparkle to your look and a spring to your step.
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. Chanel, of course, has never abandoned this style, producing gorgeously baroque CC examples since the 1980s.
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 for sale on 1stDibs, including gold brooches, sapphire brooches and more.
Read More
This 1960s Opal Pansy Brooch Is a Perfect Token of Love
The care that went into crafting this jewel, with its lifelike carved petals and diamond accents, matches the sentiment it represents.
This David Webb Coral Flower Brooch Is Better Than a Bouquet
For starters, it is one of the jewelry designer’s most celebrated works.
This Gem-Encrusted Boucheron Brooch Is a Symbol of Mid-Century Glamour and Clever Design
Though it sparkles with more than 27 carats of diamonds, this multifaceted gem delivers more than just dazzle.
The Editor of ‘Town & Country’ Loves Jewelry and History in Equal Measure
Stellene Volandes takes us on a glittering, engrossing tour through the centuries.
5 Fresh Jewelry Trends That Will Bring You Joy This Spring
From cameos to cigar bands, here are the looks on our radar this season.
Tastemaker Bunny Mellon’s Extraordinary Schlumberger Jewels
The philanthropist and heiress was an avid jewelry collector, and her trove of Jean Schlumberger creations embodies the love of nature she shared with the famed designer.