Beautiful Brooches
20th Century Italian Brooches
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Brooches
20th Century Victorian Brooches
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Brooches
Diamond, Gold, Enamel
Mid-20th Century British Retro Brooches
Aquamarine, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s American Modern Brooches
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1970s Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1970s French Brooches
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Brooches
Early 20th Century Brooches
Late 20th Century Modernist Brooches
Crystal, Pearl, Gold Plate
Mid-20th Century Dutch Brooches
Coral, Silver
Vintage 1960s French Retro Brooches
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1820s British Georgian Brooches
Diamond, Amethyst, Emerald, Garnet, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Brooches
Silver
Mid-20th Century European Brooches
Jade, Tiger s Eye, 14k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches
Vintage 1980s American Brooches
Gold Plate
Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Brooches
Coral, Gold, 14k Gold
20th Century Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Silver
20th Century Brooches
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century German Art Nouveau Brooches
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Brooches
Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary European Aesthetic Movement Brooches
Freshwater Pearl, Silver
Vintage 1930s Unknown Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
20th Century Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Brooches
Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Brooches
Marcasite, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1970s French Brooches
Vintage 1970s French Brooches
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Brooches
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Art Deco Brooches
Gold Plate
Vintage 1910s Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Rock Crystal, Ruby, Platinum
20th Century Brooches
Late 20th Century Modernist Brooches
Enamel
Antique 1870s Italian Victorian Brooches
Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Brooches
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Rose Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Brooches
Opal, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Artist Brooches
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Brooches
Gold, 15k Gold
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
2010s German Artisan Brooches
Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Italian Modernist Brooches
Mid-20th Century Indian Artisan Brooches
Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century American Artisan Brooches
Pearl, Silver, Enamel, Gold
Late 20th Century French Brooches
18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Retro Brooches
Crystal, Vermeil
Early 2000s Italian Modern Brooches
Early 20th Century Brooches
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1980s French Brooches
Gilt Metal
- 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.