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Schreiner Crystal Articulated Brooch
Schreiner Crystal Articulated Brooch

Schreiner Crystal Articulated Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Large Schreiner Crystal Articulated Brooch of faceted lucite with reverse set signature crystals

Category

Vintage 1960s American Brooches

Materials

Silver Plate

Nettie Rosenstein Heraldic Crest Articulated Brooch
Nettie Rosenstein Heraldic Crest Articulated Brooch

Nettie Rosenstein Heraldic Crest Articulated Brooch

By Nettie Rosenstein

Located in New York, NY

Nettie Rosenstein rose gold washed sterling silver and crystal pave heraldic badge articulated

Category

Vintage 1940s American Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

1950s Baroque Pearl Sapphires Rubies Yellow Gold Butterfly Articulated Brooch
1950s Baroque Pearl Sapphires Rubies Yellow Gold Butterfly Articulated Brooch

1950s Baroque Pearl Sapphires Rubies Yellow Gold Butterfly Articulated Brooch

Located in Poitiers, FR

Brooch in 14 karat yellow gold, shell hallmark. Important brooch in the shape of an insect, the

Category

Vintage 1950s French Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Yell...

Isabel Canovas Cat Brooch in Gold-Plated Metal
Isabel Canovas Cat Brooch in Gold-Plated Metal

Isabel Canovas Cat Brooch in Gold-Plated Metal

By Isabel Canovas

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Isabel Canovas - Articulated brooch in gold-plated metal representing a cat and fish. Additional

Category

1990s Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Roger Jean Pierre Massive French Topaz Gilt and Pearl Brooch
Roger Jean Pierre Massive French Topaz Gilt and Pearl Brooch

Roger Jean Pierre Massive French Topaz Gilt and Pearl Brooch

By Roger Jean-Pierre

Located in New York, NY

Roger Jean - Pierre Massive badge inspired articulated brooch of large elongated ovals, faux

Category

Vintage 1950s French Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Articulated Jester Brooch
Articulated Jester Brooch

Articulated Jester Brooch

Located in New York, NY

This large jester brooch is a later recast of a 1940's period brooch. Set in gilt and silvered

Category

Vintage 1970s American Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Articulated Dueling Gargoyle Modernist Brooch
Articulated Dueling Gargoyle Modernist Brooch

Articulated Dueling Gargoyle Modernist Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Unusual Artisan hand crafted double Gargoyle Modernist brooch from the 1980's with pendant

Category

Vintage 1980s American Artisan Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Rhinestone Articulated Silvery Metal Brooch, 1930s
Rhinestone Articulated Silvery Metal Brooch, 1930s

Rhinestone Articulated Silvery Metal Brooch, 1930s

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

UNKNOWN - Articulated silvery metal brooch with rhinestones. Not signed jewellery from the 1930s

Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Brooches

Trifari Retro Articulated Fringe Tassel Brooch
Trifari Retro Articulated Fringe Tassel Brooch

Trifari Retro Articulated Fringe Tassel Brooch

By Alfred Philippe for Trifari

Located in New York, NY

Trifari Alfred Phllippe Retro sterling articulated tassel brooch. Styled as a baton terminating in

Category

Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

Line Vautrin 1940s Art Deco Articulated Gilt Bronze Seahorse Brooch
Line Vautrin 1940s Art Deco Articulated Gilt Bronze Seahorse Brooch

Line Vautrin 1940s Art Deco Articulated Gilt Bronze Seahorse Brooch

By Line Vautrin

Located in University City, MO

Line Vautrin 1940s Art Deco articulated gilt bronze seahorse brooch (Attributed) The incredibly

Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Bronze, Gilt Metal

Antique Edwardian Diamond Opal Ruby 14K Yellow Gold Articulated Turtle Brooch
Antique Edwardian Diamond Opal Ruby 14K Yellow Gold Articulated Turtle Brooch

Antique Edwardian Diamond Opal Ruby 14K Yellow Gold Articulated Turtle Brooch

Located in New York, NY

turtle brooch Early 20th Century Superb quality fully articulated, with moveable head, legs and tail. The

Category

20th Century Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Martine Articulated Enamel Smiling Clown Girl Ruby Yellow Gold Brooch
Martine Articulated Enamel Smiling Clown Girl Ruby Yellow Gold Brooch

Martine Articulated Enamel Smiling Clown Girl Ruby Yellow Gold Brooch

By Martine

Located in Miami Beach, FL

Adorable Martine 14k yellow gold brooch featuring a girl clown with a head and shoulders that

Category

Vintage 1970s Brooches

Materials

Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Brooch 1950 Flower in 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamonds articulated
Brooch 1950 Flower in 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamonds articulated

Brooch 1950 Flower in 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamonds articulated

Located in Paris, FR

Antique brooch around 1950 Exceptional Articulated flower in 18 kt yellow gold representing a rose

Category

Vintage 1950s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Theo Fennell 1980s Diamond Enamel Polo Pony Articulated Player Horse Brooch Gold
Theo Fennell 1980s Diamond Enamel Polo Pony Articulated Player Horse Brooch Gold

Theo Fennell 1980s Diamond Enamel Polo Pony Articulated Player Horse Brooch Gold

By Theo Fennell

Located in Lisbon, PT

Theo Fennell Vintage Articulated Polo Player Brooch, England, 1987. A playful yet masterfully

Category

Vintage 1980s English Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Articulated Mother Goose Brooch / Pendant with Diamonds in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Articulated Mother Goose Brooch / Pendant with Diamonds in 18 Karat Yellow Gold

Articulated Mother Goose Brooch / Pendant with Diamonds in 18 Karat Yellow Gold

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Step into a world of whimsy and elegance with this enchanting brooch that doubles as a pendant, a

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Articulated Panther Brooche with enamel paint and gold plated creation
Articulated Panther Brooche with enamel paint and gold plated creation

Articulated Panther Brooche with enamel paint and gold plated creation

By Pradera

Located in Neguri, Vizcaya

Cocodrile Brooche in enamel paint and gold plated creation. Brooches are a fashion accessory and

Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate, Enamel

Roger Jean Pierre Pearl Pendant Brooch
Roger Jean Pierre Pearl Pendant Brooch

Roger Jean Pierre Pearl Pendant Brooch

By Roger Jean-Pierre

Located in New York, NY

Large Roger Jean Pierre articulated Pendant brooch of antique silver plate, cabocheon faceted

Category

Vintage 1950s French Renaissance Revival Brooches

Materials

Silver Plate, Brass, Bronze, Gilt Metal

Art Deco Dove Clip Brooch
Art Deco Dove Clip Brooch

Art Deco Dove Clip Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Unusual articulated Art Deco flying dove brooch of gilt metal and off white enamel. Wings can be

Category

Vintage 1940s American Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Gold Rhinstoned Bow Brooch by Daniel Swarovski
Gold Rhinstoned Bow Brooch by Daniel Swarovski

Gold Rhinstoned Bow Brooch by Daniel Swarovski

By Daniel Swarovski

Located in PARIS, FR

This simple yet astonishing gold-toned brooch is from the creator Daniel Swarovski. The brooch is

Category

Late 20th Century French Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Base Metal

Early Gripoix for Chanel Renaissance Pendant Brooch
Early Gripoix for Chanel Renaissance Pendant Brooch

Early Gripoix for Chanel Renaissance Pendant Brooch

By Maison Gripoix for Chanel

Located in Riverdale, NY

Early Maison Gripoix for Chanel articulated Renaissance pendant brooch circa 1960. Of Gripoix

Category

Vintage 1960s French Renaissance Brooches

Materials

Gold, Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Gilt Metal

Big Black Cheetah Cat Designer Brooch Pin Pendant
Big Black Cheetah Cat Designer Brooch Pin Pendant

Big Black Cheetah Cat Designer Brooch Pin Pendant

Located in Montreal, QC

Simply Fabulous! Vintage Designer Big Black Cheetah Cat with articulated tail Brooch Pendant

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brooches

Nettie Rosenstein Art Deco Faux Jade Clip Brooch
Nettie Rosenstein Art Deco Faux Jade Clip Brooch

Nettie Rosenstein Art Deco Faux Jade Clip Brooch

By Nettie Rosenstein

Located in New York, NY

Nettie Rosenstein Art Deco articulated pendant clip brooch of rhodium plated sterling silver set

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Rhodium, Sterling Silver

Opal Pink Sapphire Rose Cut Diamond Antique Victorian Brooch
Opal Pink Sapphire Rose Cut Diamond Antique Victorian Brooch

Opal Pink Sapphire Rose Cut Diamond Antique Victorian Brooch

Located in New York, NY

bottom of the brooch is an articulated ribbon form drop which appears to just drape over the loop at the

Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, Silver, Gold, Yellow Gold

David Webb Yellow Gold Panther Pin Brooch Pendant Charm
David Webb Yellow Gold Panther Pin Brooch Pendant Charm

David Webb Yellow Gold Panther Pin Brooch Pendant Charm

By David Webb

Located in New York, NY

This vintage David Webb brooch features a gorgeous leopard design intricately articulated for

Category

20th Century American Modern Brooches

Antique Early 19th Century Scallop Shape Cut Steel Tassel Brooch
Antique Early 19th Century Scallop Shape Cut Steel Tassel Brooch

Antique Early 19th Century Scallop Shape Cut Steel Tassel Brooch

Located in Munich, Bavaria

This fine early 19th scallop shape cut steel brooch with articulated tassels is in excellent order.

Category

Antique 1820s British George IV Brooches

Vintage Lunch at The Ritz Red Macaw Parrot Brooch Moveable Enamel Statement Pin
Vintage Lunch at The Ritz Red Macaw Parrot Brooch Moveable Enamel Statement Pin

Vintage Lunch at The Ritz Red Macaw Parrot Brooch Moveable Enamel Statement Pin

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Vintage Lunch at the Ritz oversized Rainbow Macaw parrot brooch with articulated moveable wings by

Category

Vintage 1980s American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass, Enamel

Vintage 18 Carat Rose Gold Emerald Cut Multi-Gemstone Banner Style Drop Brooch
Vintage 18 Carat Rose Gold Emerald Cut Multi-Gemstone Banner Style Drop Brooch

Vintage 18 Carat Rose Gold Emerald Cut Multi-Gemstone Banner Style Drop Brooch

Located in London, GB

, each individually four claw set and articulated, allowing the brooch to hang straight and move

Category

Early 20th Century Retro Brooches

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Ro...

Gilt metal, fuschia and amethyst paste brooch/earrings, Christian Dior, c. 1954
Gilt metal, fuschia and amethyst paste brooch/earrings, Christian Dior, c. 1954

Gilt metal, fuschia and amethyst paste brooch/earrings, Christian Dior, c. 1954

By Mitchel Maer for Christian Dior

Located in Greyabbey, County Down

An unusual brooch and earrings from Christian Dior by Mitchel Maer, made of articulated twisted

Category

Vintage 1950s British Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Renaissance Revival Austro Hungarian Angel Cherub Gilt Silver Pendant Pin
Renaissance Revival Austro Hungarian Angel Cherub Gilt Silver Pendant Pin

Renaissance Revival Austro Hungarian Angel Cherub Gilt Silver Pendant Pin

Located in Monroe Township, NJ

Antique Renaissance revival Austro Hungarian gold gilded silver articulated pendant /pin / brooch

Category

Antique Late 19th Century European Renaissance Revival Brooches

Materials

Silver

Articulated Gilt Bronze Brooch Le Travail Dominant Le Mond by Line Vautrin
Articulated Gilt Bronze Brooch Le Travail Dominant Le Mond by Line Vautrin

Articulated Gilt Bronze Brooch Le Travail Dominant Le Mond by Line Vautrin

By Line Vautrin

Located in Atlanta, GA

A three-part articulated gilt bronze brooch named "Le Travail Dominant le Mond" by French Parisian

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Bronze

Bespoken Large French Bronze "Chatelain" Link Brooch Line Vautrin
Bespoken Large French Bronze "Chatelain" Link Brooch Line Vautrin

Bespoken Large French Bronze "Chatelain" Link Brooch Line Vautrin

By Line Vautrin

Located in Atlanta, GA

. Called "chatelaine", this bronze brooch features articulated chain links with hanging symbols of

Category

Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Bronze

Alfred Phillippe for Trifari Retro Tassel Baton demi Parure
Alfred Phillippe for Trifari Retro Tassel Baton demi Parure

Alfred Phillippe for Trifari Retro Tassel Baton demi Parure

By Alfred Philippe for Trifari

Located in New York, NY

base metal with a rose gold plate finish. The tassels are articulated on both brooch and ear clips

Category

Vintage 1940s American Retro Dangle Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate, Base Metal

Teddy Bear Famous collector !
Teddy Bear Famous collector !

Teddy Bear Famous collector !

By Karl Lagerfeld

Located in CANNES, FR

, complete with his box and accessories . In white alpaga and articulated . strass , leather , chain , brooch

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art More Art

Materials

Fabric

Fred Leighton Multi Gem Bird of Paradise Brooch with Articulated Tail Feathers
Fred Leighton Multi Gem Bird of Paradise Brooch with Articulated Tail Feathers

Fred Leighton Multi Gem Bird of Paradise Brooch with Articulated Tail Feathers

By Fred Leighton

Located in New York, NY

A custom made "Bird of Paradise" brooch of 18kt gold, with cabochon ruby eyes = .10 carats, the

Category

Vintage 1980s American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Ruby, 18k Gold

1930s Bakelite Patriotic Uncle Sam Articulated Brooch Pin
1930s Bakelite Patriotic Uncle Sam Articulated Brooch Pin

1930s Bakelite Patriotic Uncle Sam Articulated Brooch Pin

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A classic figural patriotic brooch pin popular in the USA as WWII started, this brooch is a bit of

Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Brooches

Rose Cut Diamond, Ruby Vermeil Silver Beetle Articulated Brooch-Pendant
Rose Cut Diamond, Ruby Vermeil Silver Beetle Articulated Brooch-Pendant

Rose Cut Diamond, Ruby Vermeil Silver Beetle Articulated Brooch-Pendant

Located in Pamplona, Navarra

Beetle form brooch pendant, set with rose cut diamonds totaling approximately 2 Carats and further

Category

Early 2000s Unknown Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Vermeil, Silver

Vintage Chanel Ornate Pearl Brooch
Vintage Chanel Ornate Pearl Brooch

Vintage Chanel Ornate Pearl Brooch

By Chanel

Located in Kingersheim, Alsace

. - Articulated brooch. - Signed CHANEL CC Made in France at the back. - Clasp closure works perfectly. - It will

Category

20th Century French Brooches

Rare Renaissance- Revival Brooch by Fanniere
Rare Renaissance- Revival Brooch by Fanniere

Rare Renaissance- Revival Brooch by Fanniere

Located in New York, NY

A rare and charming articulated brooch, in Renaissance Revival style, by the famed 19th century

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Brooches

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Articulated Flower Brooch
Articulated Flower Brooch

Articulated Flower Brooch

Unavailable|$3,850

Articulated Flower Brooch

Located in New York, NY

An 18 carat yellow gold articulated flower brooch set with 5 rubies, 5 emaralds ,4 sapphires and

Category

French Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire

Vintage KENZO Articulated Koi Fish Faux Agate Brooch
Vintage KENZO Articulated Koi Fish Faux Agate Brooch

Vintage KENZO Articulated Koi Fish Faux Agate Brooch

By Kenzo

Located in Kingersheim, Alsace

Vintage KENZO Articulated Koi Fish Faux Agate Brooch Measurements: Height: 5.51 inches (14 cm

Category

20th Century French Brooches

Georgian 2Ct Diamond Articulated Flowers Brooch circa 1790
Georgian 2Ct Diamond Articulated Flowers Brooch circa 1790

Georgian 2Ct Diamond Articulated Flowers Brooch circa 1790

Located in Preston, Lancashire

The most fantastic Georgian diamond flowers brooch made in 18 karat gold with silver front setting

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century British Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Vogue Articulated Gold Plate Diamante Butterfly Brooch Enameled
Vogue Articulated Gold Plate Diamante Butterfly Brooch Enameled

Vogue Articulated Gold Plate Diamante Butterfly Brooch Enameled

By Vogue

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

articulated wings and black stone topped antennae with red stone eyes. Turns a moth into an Enchanting

Category

Mid-20th Century Art Deco Brooches

1930s Bakelite Articulated Figural Red Cross Nurse Brooch Pin
1930s Bakelite Articulated Figural Red Cross Nurse Brooch Pin

1930s Bakelite Articulated Figural Red Cross Nurse Brooch Pin

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A classic but very rare 1930s figural articulated bakelite brooch pin- depicting a red cross nurse

Category

Vintage 1930s American Brooches

Hummingbird Articulated Head & Wings Plique a Jour Enamel 18K Brooch
Hummingbird Articulated Head & Wings Plique a Jour Enamel 18K Brooch

Hummingbird Articulated Head & Wings Plique a Jour Enamel 18K Brooch

Located in Fuquay Varina, NC

sapphires represent this tiny creature's colors with it's flitting articulated head and wings. Hallmarks

Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

18 Karat Articulated Scarecrow Pin/Pendant with Turquoise, Diamond and Pearl
18 Karat Articulated Scarecrow Pin/Pendant with Turquoise, Diamond and Pearl

18 Karat Articulated Scarecrow Pin/Pendant with Turquoise, Diamond and Pearl

Located in Los Angeles, CA

total weight of approximately 0.10cts. He is completely articulated, weighs 10.5 grams and measures 56mm

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Artisan Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold

Antique 1880s Knot Brooch
Antique 1880s Knot Brooch

Antique 1880s Knot Brooch

Unavailable|$3,643

Antique 1880s Knot Brooch

Located in PARIS, FR

18K rose gold and old-cut 0.15 carat diamond knot brooch. Semi-articulated ribbons with rose and

Category

Antique 1880s French Belle Époque Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Early Tourmaline Flower Brooch with Diamonds
Early Tourmaline Flower Brooch with Diamonds

Early Tourmaline Flower Brooch with Diamonds

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Articulated natural tourmaline flower brooch set with rose cut diamonds in silver on 18kt yellow

Category

Russian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

René Boivin Gooseberries Brooch, Paris, 1940
René Boivin Gooseberries Brooch, Paris, 1940

René Boivin Gooseberries Brooch, Paris, 1940

By René Boivin

Located in Paris, FR

Authentic 1940 articulated coral and gold brooch imitating a bunch of gooseberries under a leaf

Category

Vintage 1940s French Brooches

Materials

Coral, Garnet, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold

Lunch at the Ritz vintage frog brooch
Lunch at the Ritz vintage frog brooch

Lunch at the Ritz vintage frog brooch

Located in San Francisco, CA

Vintage articulated enamel frog brooch signed Lunch at the Ritz. Huge, life-like oversized piece in

Category

Late 20th Century American Brooches

18k Green Gold and Emerald Beaded Butterfly Brooch
18k Green Gold and Emerald Beaded Butterfly Brooch

18k Green Gold and Emerald Beaded Butterfly Brooch

By Alison Nagasue AKN Design

Located in Rutherford, NJ

completes this articulated Butterfly brooch with gold beading in wings. Where emeralds are set, there is

Category

2010s American Contemporary Brooches

Yves Saint Laurent Circa 1990s Sea Anemone Brooch
Yves Saint Laurent Circa 1990s Sea Anemone Brooch

Yves Saint Laurent Circa 1990s Sea Anemone Brooch

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in New York, NY

articulated and gently undulate. Blue center stone is color of the Mediterranean Sea. Brooch is unsigned.

Category

1990s French Brooches

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Articulated Brooch For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the articulated brooch you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and Silver — can elevate any look. You can easily find a 82 antique edition and 4 modern creations to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect articulated brooch among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 19th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. A articulated brooch from Hammerman Brothers, Alfred Philippe for Trifari and Avon — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. A articulated brooch can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 18 Diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. Today, if you’re looking for a cabochon version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes rose cut and round cut alternatives. Finding a articulated brooch for sale for women should be easy, but there are 21 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Articulated Brooch?

The price for a articulated brooch starts at $175 and tops out at $32,500 with these brooches, on average, selling for $1,932.

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 GucciVersaceDior 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.