Butterfly Brooch
Vintage 1980s French Art Deco Brooches
Gold Plate, Enamel
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Brooches
Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s French Art Nouveau Brooches
Gold Plate, Enamel
Vintage 1980s French Art Deco Brooches
Gold Plate, Enamel
Vintage 1980s French Art Deco Brooches
Gold Plate, Enamel
Antique 1890s Victorian Brooches
Garnet, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique 1860s English Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 9k Gold
Antique 1880s Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Quartz, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1980s American Brooches
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1950s American Brooches
Vintage 1950s Unknown Modern Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Unknown Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Brooches
18k Gold
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
French Brooches
Antique Late 19th Century Collectible Jewelry
Late 20th Century American Brooches
20th Century Native American Brooches
Pearl
Antique Early 1900s Brooches
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
20th Century Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Brooches
Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1840s Unknown Early Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1910s Belle Époque Brooches
Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold
Vintage 1980s Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold...
Late 20th Century British Brooches
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s European Artisan Brooches
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s American Artisan Brooches
Crystal, Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold
20th Century Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rhodium
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Beaded Necklaces
Iolite, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s German Art Deco Brooches
Gold Plate
Vintage 1950s German Art Deco Brooches
Gold Plate
Vintage 1940s American Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1950s German Art Deco Brooches
Gold Plate
Vintage 1960s German Art Deco Brooches
Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Top Handle Bags
2010s British Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Pearl, Other, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Peridot, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Cluster Rings
Vintage 1970s Retro Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Bangles
Aquamarine, Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, White Gold, Si...
Antique 1880s British Stud Earrings
Coral, White Diamond, 15k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary European Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Agate, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s French Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1960s Italian Bangles
Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, 24k Gold
1990s Italian Dangle Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
- 1
- ...
Butterfly Brooch For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Butterfly Brooch?
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.