18k Gold Opal Brooch

Ruby Brooch

Bochic Jewelry

Crystal Opal And Diamond Brooches

Edwardian Opal

Black Opal And Sapphire

Siam Silver Jewlery

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Brooches

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Opal, Emerald, Sapphire, Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Opal brooch gold Australian Natural Crystal Opal Art Nouveau Paris

$14,622Sale Price|40% Off

Opal brooch gold Australian Natural Crystal Opal Art Nouveau Paris

By Edouard Aimé Arnould

Located in Berlin, DE

An exceptional piece - Art nouveau Opal Brooch from original catalogue of french jeweller Edouard Aimé Arnould, circa 1910 opal origin - Australia brooch measurements - 0.39 x 0.39 x...

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Vintage 1910s French Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold

Edwardian Platinum & 18K Gold Opal and Old Cut Diamond Halley’s Comet Brooch

$2,835

Edwardian Platinum & 18K Gold Opal and Old Cut Diamond Halley’s Comet Brooch

Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB

An Art Deco opal, diamond, platinum, and yellow gold brooch, set with fourteen old cut diamonds, and one oval crystal opal cabochon, set in platinum, and backed in 18 karat yellow go...

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Vintage 1910s Edwardian Brooches

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Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Contemporary Multi-Gem Diamond Pink Opal 18K White Gold Statement Brooch

$15,318

$4,750

$45,100

$8,700

$5,000

Set in 18K Gold, Ethiopian Opal, Pink Sapphires & Diamonds Pendant/ Brooch

By JEWEL HUB

Located in Hong Kong, HK

A gorgeous Ethiopian Opal, Pink Sapphires & Diamonds Brooch / Pendant set in 18K Rose Gold & natural Diamonds.

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21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Castellani 42.06ct Black Opal Venus Hand Carved Intaglio 18kt Gold Brooch

$22,840Sale Price|20% Off

$7,900

$27,000

E. Wolfe & Co 18kt Gold Frog Brooch with 9.60ct Black Opal, Diamonds & Emeralds

By E. Wolfe & Company

Located in New York, NY

This Lovely 18 karat yellow gold frog brooch features a 9.60 carat oval black opal center, faceted round emerald eyes and a sprinkle of diamonds on the frogs arms and legs. Opal = 9...

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1990s British Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Unavailable

W 1 in

Edwardian Opal Flower Brooch

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful example of American jewelry from the Edwardian period. A delicately carved opal flower, mounted in 18K gold with a ruby in the center, is placed upon a naturalistic diamo...

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20th Century Edwardian Brooches

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Opal, Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold

Unavailable

W 1.38 in L 2.29 in

18 Karat White Gold Red Fire Opal Flower Brooch

Located in Birmingham, GB

An 18 Karat white gold flower brooch. Design as a Magnolia blossom, set with a good quality fire opal, finished with brushed and polished effect. Metal is marked as 18ct gold. total ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Brooches

Materials

Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold

Unavailable

'Golden Fairy' Collection 18K Gold Brooch/Pendant

Unavailable

'Golden Fairy' Collection 18K Gold Brooch/Pendant

Located in Kowloon, HK

The Golden Fairy Brooch is a stunning piece of jewelry that showcases the artistry and craftsmanship of its creators. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this 13.66-gram bro...

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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Brooches

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Opal, 18k Gold

Opal Ruby and Diamond Turtle Brooch

Unavailable

W 1.25 in D 0.5 in L 1.75 in

Opal Ruby and Diamond Turtle Brooch

Located in Atlanta, GA

This stunning opal, diamond, and ruby turtle brooch is set in 18 kt. and silver. It weighs 17.9 grams and is approximately 1 3/4 inches long. Opals have intense flashes of green, lav...

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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Ruby, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Burle Marx 18 Karat Gold Brazilian Crystal Opal Pendant or Brooch

Unavailable

Burle Marx 18 Karat Gold Brazilian Crystal Opal Pendant or Brooch

By Burle Marx

Located in Woodway, TX

Thanks for taking a look at this Haroldo Burle Marx 18 Karat Gold Brazilian Crystal Opal Pendant/Brooch. It is approximately 40 carats in size, and its face is approximately 1.55 inc...

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Vintage 1980s Brazilian Brooches

Materials

Opal, 18k Gold

Art Nouveau opal brooch with marijuana leaves

Unavailable

Art Nouveau opal brooch with marijuana leaves

Located in Stratford upon Avon, GB

Opal brooch with marijuana leaves

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20th Century Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Opal Heart Diamond Flower Brooch Silver 18ct Gold

Unavailable

H 1.11 in W 1.03 in D 0.56 in

Antique Victorian Opal Heart Diamond Flower Brooch Silver 18ct Gold

Located in Kendal, GB

A glorious antique Victorian brooch depicting a flower decorated with nineteen glistening old mine cut diamonds and twelve heart cut opal petals in a fabulous, tiered arrangement. ...

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Antique 1880s European Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Monseo Opal, Amethyst and Ruby Yellow Turtle Yellow Gold Brooch

Unavailable

Unavailable

W 1.5 in L 3 in

Laura Munder Pink Opal Coral Crystal and Diamond White Gold Brooch

By Laura Munder

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

18 karat white gold brooch flower design set with one Pink Opal cab 7.62 carats total weight. Seventeen Coral beads 1.16 grams, seven crystals, one Marquise Diamond .10 carats and ni...

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Early 2000s Brooches

Materials

Coral, Crystal, Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold

Chinoiserie Diamond Ruby Opal Citrine Brooch

Unavailable

H 3.6 in W 1.5 in

Chinoiserie Diamond Ruby Opal Citrine Brooch

Located in New York, NY

This playful Chinoiserie inspired figure sits on a gold pillow engraved in the Florentine style set with diamond piping and ruby tassels. The pillow is on top of a lacy bracket enca...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Regency Brooches

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Citrine, Diamond, Blue Diamond, Opal, Ruby, 18k Gold, Palladium, Sterlin...

Opal, Sapphires, Emeralds and Diamonds in Gold 18 Carat Swordfish Brooch

Unavailable

W 2.37 in D 2.33 in L 4.3 in

Opal, Sapphires, Emeralds and Diamonds in Gold 18 Carat Swordfish Brooch

By Knauf Jewels

Located in Wiesbaden, DE

It is made out of Opal, Sapphires, Emeralds and Diamonds in Gold 18K.

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2010s German Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Unavailable

Antique Victorian Emerald Ruby Pearl Opal 18 Carat Gold circa 1900 Brooch

Located in Lancaster , GB

This colourful antique gemstone brooch is Victorian, Circa 1900 The wonderful piece is decorated with 0.45ct of Emerald, 5ct of Pearl, 1.8ct of Opal and 0.4ct of Ruby All set in 18...

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Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Brooches

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Emerald, Opal, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

George Fouquet, an Opal, Diamond and Enamel Brooch

Unavailable

Dm 1.46 in

George Fouquet, an Opal, Diamond and Enamel Brooch

By Georges Fouquet

Located in London, GB

GEORGES FOUQUET, AN OPAL, DIAMOND AND ENAMEL BROOCH, EARLY 20TH CENTURY in 18ct yellow gold, the circular body depicting a female nude at the centre accented by a wreath border set w...

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Brooches

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Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Enamel

Victorian Insect Brooch Opal Diamond Ruby Sapphire 18 Carat Gold, circa 1880

Unavailable

H 1.15 in W 1.58 in D 0.2 in

Victorian Insect Brooch Opal Diamond Ruby Sapphire 18 Carat Gold, circa 1880

Located in Lancaster , GB

A fabulous Antique Victorian winged insect brooch boasting two colourful natural Opals set into the body, the smallest is approx. 0.75ct with the largest weighing approx. 4ct in the ...

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Antique 1880s British Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver

Handmade 18 Karat White Gold Duck Brooch with Diamonds Ruby and Doublet Opal

Unavailable

H 1.38 in D 0.32 in L 0.79 in

Handmade 18 Karat White Gold Duck Brooch with Diamonds Ruby and Doublet Opal

By Ansuini

Located in Roma, IT

Original Duck brooch, made in 1980's, with a opal doublet, 29 diamonds 1.10 carats circa and 1 ruby.

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Vintage 1980s Italian Artist Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold

3.45 Carat Multi Color Sapphire Fish Brooch 5.28 Carat Opal Emerald Diamond 18Kt

By Andrew Glassford

Located in Dallas, TX

This exquisite 18 Karat Yellow Gold brooch is a fish whose scales are comprised of 2.45 Carats of Multi-Colored Fancy Sapphires, .15 Carats of Cabochon Emeralds and .85 Carats of Dia...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Unisex Beating Heart Brooch 18k Yellow Gold Set with Rainbow Coloured Gemstone

Unavailable

W 1.42 in L 1.66 in

Unisex Beating Heart Brooch 18k Yellow Gold Set with Rainbow Coloured Gemstone

By ZEEMOU ZENG

Located in London, GB

Materials: 18k yellow gold, Carnelian, Amethyst, blue, green and yellow chalcedony beads. Diameters: 36mmx42mm The Beating Heart brooch is designed in solid 18k yellow gold set wit...

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2010s European Artisan Brooches

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White Diamond, Garnet, Opal, Pearl, Peridot, Ruby, Sapphire, Rose Gold, ...

Unavailable

W 3.19 in L 6.97 in

Ammolite, Diamonds, Emeralds, Tsavorites Brooch in 18 Karat White Gold

Located in Geneva, Geneva

Designed as a flower centering an ammolite (fossilzed opal) surrounded by tsavorites, green garnets leaves and yellow diamonds stem Mounted in 18k yellow gold - 1 Ammolite (fossilz...

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Early 2000s Swiss Contemporary Brooches

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Opal, Yellow Diamond, Emerald, Tsavorite, 18k Gold

Late Victorian Gemset Moth Brooch

Unavailable

Late Victorian Gemset Moth Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Wonderful example of late-Victorian naturalistic jewelry. This moth brooch is set with diamonds, emeralds, a large opal, and and aquamarine in the centre.

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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, Opal, Emerald, Aquamarine, 18k Gold

Friedrich Enamel Diamond Lady Penguin Brooch

Unavailable

W 0.91 in D 0.56 in L 1.54 in

Friedrich Enamel Diamond Lady Penguin Brooch

Located in Frankfurt, DE

Charmingly designed as penguin "lady" in black and white enamel, 52 brillant-cut diamonds of 1.20 cts. G/vvs2 surrounding 1 pink opal cabochon of 14.02 cts., ruby eyes, exceptional ...

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21st Century and Contemporary German Art Deco Brooches

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Diamond, Opal, Ruby, 18k Gold

Susan Lister Locke Opal, 1.13 Carat Paraiba, and Diamond Pin/Pendant

Unavailable

Located in bangkok, TH

A simply Gorgeous Australian Black Opal & Diamond pendant handcrafted in 18k yellow gold. Approximately 20-30 years old. The star of the show is unquestionably the central Opal -...

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Early 2000s Pendant Necklaces

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Materials

Silver

Opal Gold Ring Polychrome Gem Natural Harlequin Opal Unisex

$6,923Sale Price|40% Off

Opal Gold Ring Polychrome Gem Natural Harlequin Opal Unisex

Located in Berlin, DE

18K yellow gold ring with doublet of a natural black opal on a petrified wood base opal origin - Australia opal measurements - 0.12 х 0.35 х 0.94 in / 3 х 9 х 24 mm ring size - 7 US...

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2010s French Art Nouveau Engagement Rings

Materials

Black Opal, Opal, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

$5,995

L 19 in

Triangle Opal and Diamond Pendant 14k Yellow Gold

Located in Honolulu, HI

Item Specifications: Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Style: Opal and Diamond Necklace Total Weight: 14.4 Grams Chain Length: ~19" Pendant and Bail Length: ~1.60" Center Gemstone Spec...

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Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Opal, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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18k Gold Opal Brooch For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact 18k gold opal brooch you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold, this item was constructed with great care. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. Finding the perfect 18k gold opal brooch may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 18th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. Finding an appealing 18k gold opal brooch — no matter the origin — is easy, but E. Wolfe & Company, Fabergé and Gilbert Albert each produced a popular version that is worth a look. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also cabochon cut and oval cut cut versions available here, too. When shopping for a 18k gold opal brooch, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a 18k Gold Opal Brooch?

On average, a 18k gold opal brooch at 1stDibs sells for $6,500, while they’re typically $199 on the low end and $162,999 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.

Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.

Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.

For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.

Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.

In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.

Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.

Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.

BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.

A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.

Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.

Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.

Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.

The Legacy of Opal in Jewelry Design

Opals were discovered in 400 BC, and since then five types have been found throughout the world. Before you start shopping for mysteriously beautiful vintage opal rings and other opal jewelry, learn about the different varieties of the gem — and find out which historical figure was reportedly willing to trade his kingdom for a single stone.

Here is a little riddle for you: the month of October has two birthstones, but only one of them encompasses the colors of other birthstones. If you guessed opal, you’re right! (The other gemstone associated with the month of October is tourmaline.)

Opals are such unusual gemstones that there are too many old-wives tales associated with them, like if you’re a blond, wearing an opal necklace will protect your locks from losing color. Opals were also very fashionable in the early 19th century, up until the publication of Sir Walter Scott’s novel Anne of Geierstein in 1829. The title heroine wears an opal and succumbs to an untimely death. However, the British monarchy, and in particular Queen Victoria, did not let this story get in their way, and they frequently gifted opals to friends and family members. October babies should disregard the noise and proudly wear their opals!

There are five types of precious opals: boulder opal, fire opal, crystal/water opal, black opal, and white/light opal. Each variety is distinguished by its color.

So, where does the name come from? The word opal is thought to originate from the Roman opalus or from the Sanskrit úpala (“precious stone”) or from the Greek opallios (“to see a color change”). So while there have been many names for the stones, opals were first discovered in 400 BC in Ethiopia. But the early reference that comes up most often in history books is from the Roman philosopher Pliny the Elder, who wrote about it in 75 AD. In his text he refers to it as opali. The Romans were big fans of opal, Mark Antony was so enamored by it that, as the story goes, he was willing to trade a portion of his kingdom for a single opal.

There's a wide variety of antique and vintage opal jewelry on 1stDibs (and you won't have to trade your kingdom for it).

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.

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.