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1990s Vintage CHANEL Metallic Faux-Fur Camellia Brooch Black
1990s Vintage CHANEL Metallic Faux-Fur Camellia Brooch Black

1990s Vintage CHANEL Metallic Faux-Fur Camellia Brooch Black

By Chanel

Located in Bangkok, TH

This vintage CHANEL camellia brooch is crafted of metallic faux-fur in black. Stamped CHANEL made

Category

1990s French Brooches

Chanel Black Bakelite and Golden Metal Brooch, 1999
Chanel Black Bakelite and Golden Metal Brooch, 1999

Chanel Black Bakelite and Golden Metal Brooch, 1999

By Chanel

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Chanel - (Made in France) Black bakelite and golden metal brooch. Fall-Winter 1999 Collection

Category

20th Century French Brooches

Materials

Gold

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

Vintage art deco style black resin rhinestone brooch
Vintage art deco style black resin rhinestone brooch

Vintage art deco style black resin rhinestone brooch

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • unsigned • resin with rhinestones • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS

Category

Vintage 1980s Brooches

Rock Crystal Black Onyx Diamond Brooch 18 KT
Rock Crystal Black Onyx Diamond Brooch 18 KT

Rock Crystal Black Onyx Diamond Brooch 18 KT

Located in Napoli, IT

Rock Crystal Black Onyx and Diamond brooches were very popular during the Art Deco period and had a

Category

Mid-20th Century European Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold

Vintage gold tone black glass dangle designer brooch
Vintage gold tone black glass dangle designer brooch

Vintage gold tone black glass dangle designer brooch

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with glass • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS

Category

Vintage 1980s Brooches

Vintage gold black cabs etruscan massive designer brooch
Vintage gold black cabs etruscan massive designer brooch

Vintage gold black cabs etruscan massive designer brooch

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with faux stones • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS

Category

Vintage 1980s Brooches

Vintage gold black maltese cross dangle designer brooch
Vintage gold black maltese cross dangle designer brooch

Vintage gold black maltese cross dangle designer brooch

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with glass stones • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • 3

Category

Vintage 1980s Brooches

Materials

Gold

3.35Ct White and Black Diamonds with 18K White Gold Butterfly Brooch
3.35Ct White and Black Diamonds with 18K White Gold Butterfly Brooch

3.35Ct White and Black Diamonds with 18K White Gold Butterfly Brooch

Located in Hong Kong, HK

Graceful and radiant, this exquisite butterfly brooch is a true celebration of nature and

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique black onyx brooch with micromosaic flower, 1900s
Antique black onyx brooch with micromosaic flower, 1900s

Antique black onyx brooch with micromosaic flower, 1900s

Located in New York, NY

Antique black onyx brooch with micromosaic flower Made in Pietra Dura technique Counrty – Italy

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Brooches

Art Deco Platinum Brooch with 20.56ct Diamonds & Black Jade, 1935
Art Deco Platinum Brooch with 20.56ct Diamonds & Black Jade, 1935

Art Deco Platinum Brooch with 20.56ct Diamonds & Black Jade, 1935

Located in New York, NY

Chic black jade & diamond brooch, circa 1935. Made with 60 rose half-moon jades; 1 cushion diamond

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Black Jade, Platinum

Michele Della Valle White & Black Diamond Zebra White Gold Brooch
Michele Della Valle White & Black Diamond Zebra White Gold Brooch

Michele Della Valle White & Black Diamond Zebra White Gold Brooch

By Michele della Valle

Located in Southampton, PA

18k White Gold Black And White Diamonds Zebra Brooch by Michele Della Valle. With Round brilliant

Category

20th Century Swiss Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Black Diamond, White Gold

Vintage Florenza Starburst Brooch with Black Cabochon & Amber Rhinestones
Vintage Florenza Starburst Brooch with Black Cabochon & Amber Rhinestones

Vintage Florenza Starburst Brooch with Black Cabochon & Amber Rhinestones

Located in Milford, DE

A striking 1960s Florenza starburst brooch, crafted in the brand’s signature ornate Renaissance

Category

20th Century American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Crystal

Antique Georgian Black Dot Solid Silver Paste Brooch 1820s
Antique Georgian Black Dot Solid Silver Paste Brooch 1820s

Antique Georgian Black Dot Solid Silver Paste Brooch 1820s

Located in Wilmslow, GB

A rare and deeply romantic Antique Georgian Black Dot Silver Paste Brooch from the 1820s. Crafted

Category

Antique 1820s Brooches

Chanel Ladies First Perfume Bottle Gold Black Clear Brooch
Chanel Ladies First Perfume Bottle Gold Black Clear Brooch

Chanel Ladies First Perfume Bottle Gold Black Clear Brooch

By Chanel

Located in Krakow, PL

features the iconic Chanel perfume bottle design in a beautiful combination of gold and black. The brooch

Category

2010s Brooches

David Webb Snail Brooch Black Enamel Diamond Gold
David Webb Snail Brooch Black Enamel Diamond Gold

David Webb Snail Brooch Black Enamel Diamond Gold

By David Webb

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

David Webb diamond and enamel 18 karat gold snail clip brooch circa 1980. The figural design

Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Coral and Black Enamel Butterfly Brooch 1960s
Vintage Coral and Black Enamel Butterfly Brooch 1960s

Vintage Coral and Black Enamel Butterfly Brooch 1960s

Located in Wilmslow, GB

A Vintage Enamel Butterfly brooch. Featuring an adorable colour way of coral and black upon gold

Category

Vintage 1960s Brooches

18K White Gold Black and White Diamond Red Lady Bug Brooch
18K White Gold Black and White Diamond Red Lady Bug Brooch

18K White Gold Black and White Diamond Red Lady Bug Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Adorable 18K White Gold Black and White Diamond Red Lady Bug Brooch 18K White Gold Black and White

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Ruby Black Onyx 18K Gold Turtle Brooch-Pendant
Diamond Ruby Black Onyx 18K Gold Turtle Brooch-Pendant

Diamond Ruby Black Onyx 18K Gold Turtle Brooch-Pendant

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

A captivating brooch intricately designed in the shape of a turtle, featuring 1.88 carats of round

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

1990s Vintage CHANEL Silk Camellia Brooch Black Gold Small
1990s Vintage CHANEL Silk Camellia Brooch Black Gold Small

1990s Vintage CHANEL Silk Camellia Brooch Black Gold Small

By Chanel

Located in Bangkok, TH

This vintage CHANEL camellia brooch is crafted of black silk fabric adorned with two golden leaves

Category

1990s French Brooches

Black Opal & Sapphire Diamond Pave Vintage Inspired Antique Style Bee Brooch
Black Opal & Sapphire Diamond Pave Vintage Inspired Antique Style Bee Brooch

Black Opal & Sapphire Diamond Pave Vintage Inspired Antique Style Bee Brooch

By Unbranded

Located in Tysons, VA

The Black Opal, Sapphire, and Diamond Vintage Inspired Antique Style Bee Brooch features a

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Black Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Platinum Brooch, 3.70ct Black Diamonds and 5ct White Diamonds
Art Deco Platinum Brooch, 3.70ct Black Diamonds and 5ct White Diamonds

Art Deco Platinum Brooch, 3.70ct Black Diamonds and 5ct White Diamonds

Located in Antwerp, BE

Stunning & Beautiful platinum brooch set with black and white diamonds, with security chain. This

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Black Diamond, Platinum

Antique A.J. Hedges 14K Gold & Pearl Black Enamel Brooch
Antique A.J. Hedges 14K Gold & Pearl Black Enamel Brooch

Antique A.J. Hedges 14K Gold & Pearl Black Enamel Brooch

Located in Houston, TX

Antique A.J. Hedges 14K Gold & Pearl Black Enamel Brooch A beautifully detailed antique brooch by

Category

Antique Early 1900s Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel

Tom Ford for Gucci 2004 Collection Silk Stretch Black Brooch Dress It. 40
Tom Ford for Gucci 2004 Collection Silk Stretch Black Brooch Dress It. 40

Tom Ford for Gucci 2004 Collection Silk Stretch Black Brooch Dress It. 40

By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci

Located in Montgomery, TX

Tom Ford for Gucci Black Silk Stretch Cocktail Dress with Brooch 2004 Collection Designer size 40

Category

Early 2000s Italian Cocktail Dresses

Antique Diamond Pearl and Black Onyx Yellow Gold Brooch
Antique Diamond Pearl and Black Onyx Yellow Gold Brooch

Antique Diamond Pearl and Black Onyx Yellow Gold Brooch

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

gold brooch; part of our antique estate jewelry collections. This stunning, fine and impressive black

Category

Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pellini Modernist Brooch Brown Swirl Resin and Black Pearl
Pellini Modernist Brooch Brown Swirl Resin and Black Pearl

Pellini Modernist Brooch Brown Swirl Resin and Black Pearl

Located in Atlanta, GA

This beautiful Donatella Pellini Italy brooch features a couture design with a modernist free-form

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Modernist Brooches

Extra Large Platinum Brooch Set with 8ct Black and 1ct White Diamonds
Extra Large Platinum Brooch Set with 8ct Black and 1ct White Diamonds

Extra Large Platinum Brooch Set with 8ct Black and 1ct White Diamonds

Located in Antwerp, BE

XL Platinum Brooch Set With 8 Carat Black & 1 Carat White Diamonds. Very exclusive platinum

Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Black Diamond, Platinum

Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Black Enamel Dancing Bear Brooch
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Black Enamel Dancing Bear Brooch

Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Black Enamel Dancing Bear Brooch

Located in Miami, FL

Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Black Enamel Dancing Bear Brooch Add a touch of whimsical charm to your

Category

Vintage 1980s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Yellow Gold, Enamel

18K Yellow Gold Natural Black Opal & Diamond Brooch with Play of Color
18K Yellow Gold Natural Black Opal & Diamond Brooch with Play of Color

18K Yellow Gold Natural Black Opal & Diamond Brooch with Play of Color

Located in Chatsworth, CA

A captivating celebration of nature’s artistry, this 18K yellow gold black opal and diamond brooch

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Diamond and Black Enamel Yellow Gold Bar Brooch
Antique Victorian Diamond and Black Enamel Yellow Gold Bar Brooch

Antique Victorian Diamond and Black Enamel Yellow Gold Bar Brooch

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An impressive antique Victorian 0.27 carat diamond and black enamel, 18 karat yellow gold bar

Category

Antique 1890s Unknown Late Victorian Brooches

Materials

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

18k Yellow Gold Green Tourmaline White & Black Diamonds Unisex Brooch Pin
18k Yellow Gold Green Tourmaline White & Black Diamonds Unisex Brooch Pin

18k Yellow Gold Green Tourmaline White & Black Diamonds Unisex Brooch Pin

By Rossella Ugolini

Located in Rome, IT

Rossella Ugolini bee pin brooch handcrafted in 18k yellow gold white diamonds, black diamonds and

Category

2010s Italian Art Deco Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Black Diamond, Tourmaline, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18...

Chanel Paris Brooch fall 2010 Massive CC black resin
Chanel Paris Brooch fall 2010 Massive CC black resin

Chanel Paris Brooch fall 2010 Massive CC black resin

By Chanel

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Massive Limited Edition Chanel Paris CC brooch from Fall 2010 Collection in perfect condition

Category

2010s Italian Brooches

Alina Alamorean Square Pleats Sculptural Contemporary Brooch Black Silver
Alina Alamorean Square Pleats Sculptural Contemporary Brooch Black Silver

Alina Alamorean Square Pleats Sculptural Contemporary Brooch Black Silver

$1,780Sale Price|40% Off

H 0.79 in W 2.64 in L 2.56 in

Alina Alamorean Square Pleats Sculptural Contemporary Brooch Black Silver

By Alina Alamorean

Located in Paris, IDF

Square Pleats Brooch in black patinated sterling silver and polished outlines Unique Hallmarked

Category

2010s French Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver, Stainless Steel

Alina Alamorean Round Pleats Sculptural Contemporary Brooch Black Silver
Alina Alamorean Round Pleats Sculptural Contemporary Brooch Black Silver

Alina Alamorean Round Pleats Sculptural Contemporary Brooch Black Silver

$1,780Sale Price|40% Off

H 0.79 in W 2.49 in Dm 2.37 in L 2.37 in

Alina Alamorean Round Pleats Sculptural Contemporary Brooch Black Silver

By Alina Alamorean

Located in Paris, IDF

Round Pleats Brooch in black patinated sterling silver and polished outlines Unique Hallmarked

Category

2010s French Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver, Stainless Steel

Victorian Opal and Black Enamel Brooch in 9kt Gold
Victorian Opal and Black Enamel Brooch in 9kt Gold

Victorian Opal and Black Enamel Brooch in 9kt Gold

Located in Braintree, GB

An exquisite late Victorian-era brooch, beautifully crafted in 9kt yellow gold, featuring an oval

Category

Antique 1890s European Brooches

Materials

Opal, Gold, Enamel

David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Black Enamel Elephant Brooch
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Black Enamel Elephant Brooch

David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Black Enamel Elephant Brooch

By David Webb

Located in New York, NY

Brooch. This exquisite piece of wearable art is designed as a masterful fusion of black enamel and

Category

20th Century American Modern Brooches

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Chanel Black Leather and Golden Metal Brooch Fall, 1995
Chanel Black Leather and Golden Metal Brooch Fall, 1995

Chanel Black Leather and Golden Metal Brooch Fall, 1995

By Chanel

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Chanel - (Made in France) Black leather and golden metal brooch with different charms representing

Category

1990s French Brooches

Butler & Wilson 1980s Gold Tone Black Stone Cross Brooch
Butler & Wilson 1980s Gold Tone Black Stone Cross Brooch

Butler & Wilson 1980s Gold Tone Black Stone Cross Brooch

By Butler & Wilson

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Black Stone Cross Brooch today and experience the transformative power of a piece that effortlessly

Category

Vintage 1980s Brooches

1990s Vintage CHANEL Camellia Ribbon Bow Brooch Black Off-White
1990s Vintage CHANEL Camellia Ribbon Bow Brooch Black Off-White

1990s Vintage CHANEL Camellia Ribbon Bow Brooch Black Off-White

By Chanel

Located in Bangkok, TH

This vintage CHANEL massive camellia bow brooch is crafted of off-white silk fabric adorned with a

Category

1990s French Brooches

CHANEL black resin 23C MONTE CARLO HOOLA BAG Brooch
CHANEL black resin 23C MONTE CARLO HOOLA BAG Brooch

CHANEL black resin 23C MONTE CARLO HOOLA BAG Brooch

By Chanel

Located in Zürich, CH

This 100% authentic Chanel Hula Hoop bag pin brooch in gold-tone metal and black resin is a playful

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Gothic Jewelled Heart Black Enamel Brooch
Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Gothic Jewelled Heart Black Enamel Brooch

Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Gothic Jewelled Heart Black Enamel Brooch

By Christian Lacroix

Located in Kingersheim, Alsace

Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Gothic Jewelled Heart Black Enamel Brooch Measurements: Height : 2.75

Category

20th Century French Brooches

Tahitian Black Pearl Spoke Starburst Brooch Gray Tourmaline Gold Silver Platinum
Tahitian Black Pearl Spoke Starburst Brooch Gray Tourmaline Gold Silver Platinum

Tahitian Black Pearl Spoke Starburst Brooch Gray Tourmaline Gold Silver Platinum

Located in New York, NY

This exquisite modernist one-of-a-kind brooch is a stunning piece of wearable art, meticulously

Category

2010s American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Black Pearl, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum, Silver

Antique 18K Gold Black Enamel Onyx Brooch, Circa 1880
Antique 18K Gold Black Enamel Onyx Brooch, Circa 1880

Antique 18K Gold Black Enamel Onyx Brooch, Circa 1880

Located in Rotterdam, NL

This antique 18K gold brooch features a round black onyx centerpiece, elegantly accented with a

Category

Antique Late 19th Century European Late Victorian Brooches

Materials

Onyx, 18k Gold, Enamel

Antique Russian Henrik Wigström Gold / Silver & Black Enamel Pearle brooch
Antique Russian Henrik Wigström Gold / Silver & Black Enamel Pearle brooch

Antique Russian Henrik Wigström Gold / Silver & Black Enamel Pearle brooch

Located in AMSTERDAM, NL

diamonds, against a background of black enamel. The silver rim of the brooch is lightly hammered and

Category

Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Gold, Silver, Enamel

Vintage Victorian Estate Cameo Black Onyx Brooch & Earrings Set
Vintage Victorian Estate Cameo Black Onyx Brooch & Earrings Set

Vintage Victorian Estate Cameo Black Onyx Brooch & Earrings Set

Located in New York, NY

The antique cameo carving of fine 18k solid gold brooch & earrings is just simply astonishing. A

Category

Vintage 1930s Brooches

Materials

Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold

David Webb Unicorn Black Enamel, Ruby, Diamonds Vintage Brooch
David Webb Unicorn Black Enamel, Ruby, Diamonds Vintage Brooch

David Webb Unicorn Black Enamel, Ruby, Diamonds Vintage Brooch

By David Webb

Located in New York, NY

David Webb Unicorn Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Unicorn Black Enamel, Ruby, Diamonds Brooch. Circa

Category

20th Century American Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Enamel

Art Deco Malachite Bar Diamond Black Onyx Pin Brooch
Art Deco Malachite Bar Diamond Black Onyx Pin Brooch

Art Deco Malachite Bar Diamond Black Onyx Pin Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Art Deco Malachite Bar Diamond Black Onyx Pin Brooch Old miner cut diamonds of approximately 7

Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Malachite, Onyx, White Gold

Vintage gold tone black cabs faux pearls designer brooch
Vintage gold tone black cabs faux pearls designer brooch

Vintage gold tone black cabs faux pearls designer brooch

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with faux stones • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS

Category

Vintage 1980s Brooches

18k Unique Pearl Brooch Vop. with Black Tahitian Pearl
18k Unique Pearl Brooch Vop. with Black Tahitian Pearl

18k Unique Pearl Brooch Vop. with Black Tahitian Pearl

Located in Berlin, BE

This unique pearl brooch is a true masterpiece of craftsmanship and design. It features a large

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Yellow Gold

1990s Vintage CHANEL Massive Coco Coin Bow Brooch Black Gold
1990s Vintage CHANEL Massive Coco Coin Bow Brooch Black Gold

1990s Vintage CHANEL Massive Coco Coin Bow Brooch Black Gold

By Chanel

Located in Bangkok, TH

This vintage CHANEL bow brooch is crafted of silk ribbon bow in black adorned with a gold toned

Category

1990s French Brooches

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Black Brooch For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the black brooch you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range 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 black 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. Creating a black brooch has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Chanel, Christian Dior and Kenneth Jay Lane are consistently popular. A black brooch can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 643 diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also cabochon cut and brilliant cut cut versions available here, too. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a black brooch, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Black Brooch?

On average, a black brooch at 1stDibs sells for $1,500, while they’re typically $29 on the low end and $1,200,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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.