Rare Brooches
Vintage 1940s Finnish Post-War Brooches
Silver
Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Enamel
Antique 1870s Brooches
Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Unknown Brooches
Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Enamel
Early 2000s French Modern Brooches
Enamel
Vintage 1980s French Artist Brooches
Gilt Metal
2010s Italian Brooches
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, 18k Gold
1990s Italian Brooches
Early 2000s Italian Brooches
Vintage 1960s American Modern Brooches
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1980s American Modernist Brooches
Antique Mid-19th Century Brooches
Citrine, Jade, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique Late 19th Century Russian Russian Empire Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 14k Gold, Enamel
20th Century Unknown Brooches
Gold Plate
Late 20th Century Brooches
Onyx, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s European Contemporary Brooches
Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Gold
Antique 1870s Italian Victorian Brooches
14k Gold
Vintage 1950s American Brooches
Gilt Metal
Mid-20th Century Italian Retro Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s American Modernist Brooches
Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s Unknown Brooches
Diamond, Labradorite, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches
Opal, Sterling Silver, 14k Gold
Vintage 1950s French Brooches
Late 20th Century Italian Brooches
Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches
Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Brooches
Rhodium
Vintage 1940s American Brooches
Antique 1880s Unknown Brooches
Diamond, Rock Crystal, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s French Artisan Brooches
Brass, Bronze, Gilt Metal
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Brooches
Rhodium, Enamel
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Brooches
Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches
Gold Plate, Rhodium, Base Metal, Gilt Metal
Vintage 1980s American Brooches
Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches
Rhodium, Base Metal, Enamel
Vintage 1960s Italian Brooches
Blue Sapphire, White Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s French Brooches
Vintage 1980s Brooches
Antique 18th Century American Georgian Brooches
Agate, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s French Artisan Brooches
Vintage 1980s French Brooches
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Brooches
Rhodium
Antique 1830s European Georgian Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Brooches
Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1940s American Brooches
Gold Plate
Vintage 1950s American Brooches
Gold Plate, Brass, Gilt Metal
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Brooches
Antique 18th Century Georgian Brooches
Pearl, Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Brooches
Antique 19th Century Chinese Brooches
Amber
Vintage 1930s American Retro Brooches
Gold Plate, Rhodium, Base Metal, Enamel, Gilt Metal
Antique Early 1800s Polish Georgian Brooches
Mixed Metal
Vintage 1950s French Brooches
Early 2000s French Artisan Brooches
Early 2000s French Artisan Brooches
Antique 19th Century Late Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s French Artisan Brooches
21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
- 1
- ...
Rare Brooches For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much are Rare 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 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.