Bee Brooches
French Brooches
Diamond
Vintage 1960s American Brooches
Vintage 1970s Japanese Artisan Brooches
Brass, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches
Sapphire, Pearl, Crystal, Blue Sapphire, South Sea Pearl, White Diamond,...
1990s American Retro Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Brooches
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique 19th Century Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, Silver
2010s Italian Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century English Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century French Brooches
Gilt Metal
20th Century Italian Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold
20th Century French Brooches
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1970s American Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Brooches
Diamond, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches
South Sea Pearl, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brooches
Chalcedony, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Israeli Modern Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
20th Century American Modern Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
1990s American Retro Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Antique 1890s Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Ruby
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Israeli Modern Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Italian Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Brooches
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Brooches
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
20th Century French Brooches
Gilt Metal
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Brooches
Sapphire, 18k Gold
1990s Italian Retro Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Retro Brooches
Amethyst, Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Italian Retro Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold
2010s British Modern Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Italian Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow...
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brooches
Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1980s Brooches
1990s French Brooches
Antique 1670s French Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
20th Century French Brooches
Crystal, Gold Plate
20th Century French Brooches
Gilt Metal
1990s Italian Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Brooches
Amber, Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1940s American Contemporary Brooches
Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s Unknown Retro Brooches
Diamond, Peridot, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Swiss Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s British Modern Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s British Modern Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Brooches
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
2010s Swiss Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1960s American Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Victorian Brooches
Pearl, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Quartz, Ruby, Rose Gold, Silver
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Finding the Right Brooches for You
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.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023The main difference between pins and brooches is style. Both items slide through fabrics and secure in the back with some type of fastener. Brooches are always decorative, but some pins are made only to secure materials together or to hold a garment in place. All brooches are pins, but not all pins are brooches. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of brooches.
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