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Sigi Pineda Mexican Sterling Silver Black Onyx Modernist Pin Brooch Mexico
Sigi Pineda Mexican Sterling Silver Black Onyx Modernist Pin Brooch Mexico

Sigi Pineda Mexican Sterling Silver Black Onyx Modernist Pin Brooch Mexico

Located in New York, NY

This is a very fine mid-century modern Black Onyx Sterling Silver brooch by Sigi Pineda of Mexico

Category

20th Century Mexican Modernist Brooches

Materials

Onyx, Sterling Silver

Diamond Panther Brooch in 18K White Gold with Black Rhodium and Rubies, 2008
Diamond Panther Brooch in 18K White Gold with Black Rhodium and Rubies, 2008

Diamond Panther Brooch in 18K White Gold with Black Rhodium and Rubies, 2008

Located in BILBAO, ES

An exceptional and sculptural panther brooch crafted in 18K white gold, enhanced with black rhodium

Category

Early 2000s Spanish Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium

Christian Dior GROSSE 1968 Vintage Gold Large Openwork White Black Pearl Brooch
Christian Dior GROSSE 1968 Vintage Gold Large Openwork White Black Pearl Brooch

Christian Dior GROSSE 1968 Vintage Gold Large Openwork White Black Pearl Brooch

By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior

Located in Wokingham, England

Christian Dior GROSSE 1968 Vintage Large Openwork White Black Grey Pearls Flourish Blossom Flower

Category

Vintage 1960s German Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Vintage Diamond, Black Onyx and Green Emerald Bumble Bee Gold Brooch Pin
Vintage Diamond, Black Onyx and Green Emerald Bumble Bee Gold Brooch Pin

Vintage Diamond, Black Onyx and Green Emerald Bumble Bee Gold Brooch Pin

Located in Montreal, QC

Simply Beautiful! Vintage Diamond, Black Onyx with Emerald Eyes Brooch Pin. Hand set with 0.30tcw

Category

Late 20th Century Modernist Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Jade with Black Diamond and Diamond Pendant/ Brooch Set in 18 Karat White Gold
Jade with Black Diamond and Diamond Pendant/ Brooch Set in 18 Karat White Gold

Jade with Black Diamond and Diamond Pendant/ Brooch Set in 18 Karat White Gold

Located in Bangkok, TH

Jade 53.85 carats with Black Diamond 0.60 carat and Diamond 0.22 carat Pendant/ Brooch set in 18

Category

2010s Thai Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Black Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold

Tsavorite and Diamond Leaf Brooch with Black Rhodium in 18K White Gold, 2008
Tsavorite and Diamond Leaf Brooch with Black Rhodium in 18K White Gold, 2008

Tsavorite and Diamond Leaf Brooch with Black Rhodium in 18K White Gold, 2008

Located in BILBAO, ES

An imaginative and finely crafted leaf-shaped brooch in 18K white gold, enhanced with black rhodium

Category

Early 2000s Spanish Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium

KJL Kenneth Jay Lane Pegasus Brooch, Pin in Gold Black and Gray
KJL Kenneth Jay Lane Pegasus Brooch, Pin in Gold Black and Gray

KJL Kenneth Jay Lane Pegasus Brooch, Pin in Gold Black and Gray

By Kenneth Jay Lane

Located in Milford, DE

wings, accented with pave crystals and a centerpiece black cabochon. Hallmarks: Kenneth © Lane

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Gold Plate

18 Karat Gold Ladybug Brooch Black and Yellow Enamel Pin
18 Karat Gold Ladybug Brooch Black and Yellow Enamel Pin

18 Karat Gold Ladybug Brooch Black and Yellow Enamel Pin

Located in Wallkill, NY

This is such an adorable Little Lady Bug! 18K gold Yellow & Black Enamel hallmarked made in Italy

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Brooches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Large Black Enamel Ribbon Ripple Bow Chunky Brooch
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Large Black Enamel Ribbon Ripple Bow Chunky Brooch

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Large Black Enamel Ribbon Ripple Bow Chunky Brooch

By Christian Dior

Located in Wokingham, England

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Unisex Large Long Black Enamel Ripple Knot Bow Ribbon Chunky Modernist

Category

Vintage 1980s German Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate, Enamel

Art Nouveau Black Tahitian Pear Abstract Brooch Pin 14 Karat Gold
Art Nouveau Black Tahitian Pear Abstract Brooch Pin 14 Karat Gold

Art Nouveau Black Tahitian Pear Abstract Brooch Pin 14 Karat Gold

Located in Miami, FL

Art Nouveau Black Tahitian 5mm Pear Abstract Brooch Pin 14k Gold. The Diameter is 34mm and weights

Category

Vintage 1910s Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

14k Gold

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Black Velvet Burgundy Tassel Gold Brooch Pendant
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Black Velvet Burgundy Tassel Gold Brooch Pendant

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Black Velvet Burgundy Tassel Gold Brooch Pendant

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Wokingham, England

Yves Saint Laurent YSL 1980s Vintage Arty Large Black Velvet Cross Knot Ribbon Round Circle Relief

Category

Vintage 1980s French Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Dior Vintage Black Ribbon Enamel Crystal Wave Knot Bow Gold Brooch
Christian Dior Vintage Black Ribbon Enamel Crystal Wave Knot Bow Gold Brooch

Christian Dior Vintage Black Ribbon Enamel Crystal Wave Knot Bow Gold Brooch

By Christian Dior

Located in Wokingham, England

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Unisex Black Enamel Crystals Wave Knot Bow Ribbon Elegant Modenrist

Category

Vintage 1980s German Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate, Enamel

Black Starr & Frost Vintage Brooch set with Emerald Aquamarine Approx 48 carat
Black Starr & Frost Vintage Brooch set with Emerald Aquamarine Approx 48 carat

Black Starr & Frost Vintage Brooch set with Emerald Aquamarine Approx 48 carat

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Black Starr & Frost Vintage Brooch set with Emerald Aquamarine Approximately 48 carat Surrounded

Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Onyx, Platinum

Art Deco Celluloid 'Black Cherry' Brooch with Rhinestones, Unsigned, circa 1930s
Art Deco Celluloid 'Black Cherry' Brooch with Rhinestones, Unsigned, circa 1930s

Art Deco Celluloid 'Black Cherry' Brooch with Rhinestones, Unsigned, circa 1930s

Located in Chatham, CA

Art Deco celluloid 'black cherry' brooch/pin - two leaves with painted veins - the other two leaves

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Brooches

Chanel 'bow' brooch
Chanel 'bow' brooch

Chanel 'bow' brooch

By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

CHANEL - Black silk bow brooch. Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Height: 49 cm - Width

Category

1990s French Brooches

CHRISTIAN DIOR John Galliano Huge Domed Sun Wheel Black Beige Crystals Brooch
CHRISTIAN DIOR John Galliano Huge Domed Sun Wheel Black Beige Crystals Brooch

CHRISTIAN DIOR John Galliano Huge Domed Sun Wheel Black Beige Crystals Brooch

By John Galliano for Christian Dior

Located in Wokingham, England

CHRISTIAN DIOR John Galliano 1990s Huge Massive Large Sun Wheel Crystals Black Beige Ecru Cream

Category

1990s French Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Bernice Goodspeed Silver Taxco Mexico Mid-Century Silver & Black Ribbon Brooch
Bernice Goodspeed Silver Taxco Mexico Mid-Century Silver & Black Ribbon Brooch

Bernice Goodspeed Silver Taxco Mexico Mid-Century Silver & Black Ribbon Brooch

By Bernice Goodspeed

Located in North Attleboro, MA

master silversmith. This vintage brooch is a wearable work of art, created by the talented silversmith

Category

Mid-20th Century Mexican Modernist Brooches

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Christian Dior Vintage 1965 Navy Pink Black Crystals Scarab Beetle Dome Brooch
Christian Dior Vintage 1965 Navy Pink Black Crystals Scarab Beetle Dome Brooch

Christian Dior Vintage 1965 Navy Pink Black Crystals Scarab Beetle Dome Brooch

By Christian Dior

Located in Wokingham, England

Christian Dior Vintage 1965 Unisex Navy Blue Lapis Pink Black Whole Crystals Cabochon Scarab Beetle

Category

Vintage 1960s German Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

David Webb Black Enamel 18 Karat Gold Emerald Eyes Tiger Brooch
David Webb Black Enamel 18 Karat Gold Emerald Eyes Tiger Brooch

David Webb Black Enamel 18 Karat Gold Emerald Eyes Tiger Brooch

By David Webb

Located in New York, NY

David Webb Enameled Gold Diamond and Emerald Black Panther Brooch Spectacularly made by David Webb

Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Brooches

Exceptional Valentino Snake Brooch
Exceptional Valentino Snake Brooch

Exceptional Valentino Snake Brooch

By Valentino Garavani

Located in New York, NY

Amazing Haute Couture Valentino Snake Brooch from the 1980's. Completely hand made, with an ornate

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

19th Century YorkshireTerrier Brooch
19th Century YorkshireTerrier Brooch

19th Century YorkshireTerrier Brooch

Located in New York, NY

French Victorian repousse gilt terrier brooch with black and brown patina and handblown brown

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Art Deco Diamond, Coral, Black Onyx And Platinum Brooch, Circa 1935, 1.02 Carats
Art Deco Diamond, Coral, Black Onyx And Platinum Brooch, Circa 1935, 1.02 Carats

Art Deco Diamond, Coral, Black Onyx And Platinum Brooch, Circa 1935, 1.02 Carats

Located in London, GB

A French Art Deco diamond, coral, black onyx and platinum brooch, with an open, circular centre

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Platinum

Chanel camellia brooch
Chanel camellia brooch

Chanel camellia brooch

By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

CHANEL - (Made in France) Black fabric camellia brooch. Condition: Very good condition Dimensions

Category

Early 2000s French Brooches

Deco Paste Bird Brooch
Deco Paste Bird Brooch

Deco Paste Bird Brooch

$875

W 1.75 in L 3.25 in

Deco Paste Bird Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Large deco paste brooch form the Art Deco period of 2 kissing bird motifs surrounding a large

Category

Vintage 1930s American Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Unique 1960s Australian Mintabie Black Opal Natural Pearl Diamond Gold Brooch
Unique 1960s Australian Mintabie Black Opal Natural Pearl Diamond Gold Brooch

Unique 1960s Australian Mintabie Black Opal Natural Pearl Diamond Gold Brooch

Located in Miami Beach, FL

This large brooch features floral hand carved Mintabie black opal plaques, cognac diamonds, and

Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold

Christian Dior Kramer 1950s White Pearls Black Dark Red Leopard Cabochon Brooch
Christian Dior Kramer 1950s White Pearls Black Dark Red Leopard Cabochon Brooch

Christian Dior Kramer 1950s White Pearls Black Dark Red Leopard Cabochon Brooch

By Christian Dior

Located in Wokingham, England

Christian Dior Kramer 1950s Vintage Unisex White Pearls Black Dark Red Leopard Cabochon Round

Category

Vintage 1950s German Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Sapphire Diamond Black Enamel Art Deco Style Fan Brooch in 14K White Gold
Sapphire Diamond Black Enamel Art Deco Style Fan Brooch in 14K White Gold

Sapphire Diamond Black Enamel Art Deco Style Fan Brooch in 14K White Gold

Located in Bangkok, TH

An Art Deco masterpiece infused with timeless allure, this brooch features a deep sapphire framed

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, Enamel

Victorian Black Onyx and Seed Pearl 15 Karat Gold Star Brooch, circa 1870
Victorian Black Onyx and Seed Pearl 15 Karat Gold Star Brooch, circa 1870

Victorian Black Onyx and Seed Pearl 15 Karat Gold Star Brooch, circa 1870

Located in Honolulu, HI

This Victorian-era oval brooch, circa 1870, is a refined example of 19th-century sentimental

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century British Late Victorian Brooches

Materials

Onyx, Freshwater Pearl, 15k Gold

Deco Bakelite Clock Brooch
Deco Bakelite Clock Brooch

Deco Bakelite Clock Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Striking Art Deco black bakelite clock brooch with moveable hands. Chrome back. Excellent condition

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Victorian Tortoise Cherub Brooch
Victorian Tortoise Cherub Brooch

Victorian Tortoise Cherub Brooch

$1,250

W 1.5 in L 2.25 in

Victorian Tortoise Cherub Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Charming Victorian cherub brooch hand carved in tortoiseshell. Late 19th Century work with fine

Category

Antique 1880s British Victorian Brooches

Mexican Sterling Gazelle Brooch
Mexican Sterling Gazelle Brooch

Mexican Sterling Gazelle Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Quality Mexican Sterling Gazelle Brooch from the 1940's. Unknown maker of high quality with Deco

Category

Vintage 1940s Mexican Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Weiss Jet Sputnik Brooch
Weiss Jet Sputnik Brooch

Weiss Jet Sputnik Brooch

$450

H 3 in W 2.5 in

Weiss Jet Sputnik Brooch

By Weiss

Located in New York, NY

Weiss Jet Sputnik Brooch with fancy cut faceted stones. Blackened metal setting makes the design

Category

Vintage 1950s American Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Victorian French Jet Brooch
Victorian French Jet Brooch

Victorian French Jet Brooch

$295

W 1 in L 2.5 in

Victorian French Jet Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Victorian French Jet rectangular brooch from the late 19th Century. Round and Pear shaped jet

Category

Antique 1880s French Victorian Brooches

Materials

Base Metal

Victorian Paste Buckle Brooch
Victorian Paste Buckle Brooch

Victorian Paste Buckle Brooch

$475

W 1.5 in L 3.5 in

Victorian Paste Buckle Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Lovely Victorian Paste Buckle Brooch from the late 19th Century. Originally a buckle but converted

Category

Antique 1880s American Late Victorian Brooches

Materials

Vermeil, Silver

3.90CT Natural Tourmaline Diamonds Moonstone Black Onyx 3D Owl Brooch Pin 18KT
3.90CT Natural Tourmaline Diamonds Moonstone Black Onyx 3D Owl Brooch Pin 18KT

3.90CT Natural Tourmaline Diamonds Moonstone Black Onyx 3D Owl Brooch Pin 18KT

Located in New York, NY

3D Real Life Owl Brooch. Please notice details, beautifully intricate. Excellent condition

Category

2010s American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco 18K Rose Gold Black Onyx Roses Brooch Pendant, Circa 1925
Art Deco 18K Rose Gold Black Onyx Roses Brooch Pendant, Circa 1925

Art Deco 18K Rose Gold Black Onyx Roses Brooch Pendant, Circa 1925

Located in Napoli, IT

This fabulous large Art Deco 1925 circa brooch has been later modified on the back to be worn also

Category

Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Onyx, 18k Gold

Art Deco Seahorse Brooch
Art Deco Seahorse Brooch

Art Deco Seahorse Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Art Deco Seahorse Brooch of gilt metal with pave accents form the 1930's. Beautifully detailed with

Category

Vintage 1930s American Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Schreiner Tremblant Turtle Brooch
Schreiner Tremblant Turtle Brooch

Schreiner Tremblant Turtle Brooch

By Schreiner Jewelry

Located in New York, NY

Charming Schreiner tremblant turtle brooch with large lucite "jelly belly" stone with copper

Category

Vintage 1950s American Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Bochic “Orient” Vintage Sapphire & Black South Sea Pearl Brooch Set In 18K & Sil
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Sapphire & Black South Sea Pearl Brooch Set In 18K & Sil

Bochic “Orient” Vintage Sapphire & Black South Sea Pearl Brooch Set In 18K & Sil

By Bochic

Located in New York, NY

Bochic “Orient” Vintage Sapphire & Black Tahiti South Sea Pearl Brooch Set In 18K Gold &

Category

Late 20th Century Thai Baroque Brooches

Materials

South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver

Diamond, Black Onyx and Carnelian 18 Carat Yellow Gold Ladybird Clip Brooch
Diamond, Black Onyx and Carnelian 18 Carat Yellow Gold Ladybird Clip Brooch

Diamond, Black Onyx and Carnelian 18 Carat Yellow Gold Ladybird Clip Brooch

Located in London, GB

Crafted with fantastic attention to detail, this adorable ladybird brooch is sure to make heads

Category

20th Century European Brooches

Materials

Carnelian, Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

David Webb Black Enamel 18K Yellow Gold Panther With Diamond Collar Brooch
David Webb Black Enamel 18K Yellow Gold Panther With Diamond Collar Brooch

David Webb Black Enamel 18K Yellow Gold Panther With Diamond Collar Brooch

By David Webb

Located in New York, NY

David Webb Black Enamel Panthere With A Diamond Collar 18K Yellow Gold 1970's Brooch. Designed as a

Category

20th Century American Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Fringe Victorian Style Heavy 2ct Garnet 12K Gold Black Enamel Bar Brooch Pin
Fringe Victorian Style Heavy 2ct Garnet 12K Gold Black Enamel Bar Brooch Pin

Fringe Victorian Style Heavy 2ct Garnet 12K Gold Black Enamel Bar Brooch Pin

Located in New York, NY

Victorian Style Vintage GARNET Black Enamel 12k Yellow Gold Bar Brooch, C 1920s-30s This Victorian

Category

Vintage 1920s Victorian Brooches

Materials

Garnet, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

1.50 Carat Round Diamond Black Enamel Platinum White Gold Art Deco Brooch
1.50 Carat Round Diamond Black Enamel Platinum White Gold Art Deco Brooch

1.50 Carat Round Diamond Black Enamel Platinum White Gold Art Deco Brooch

Located in Stamford, CT

Vintage 1930's Art Deco round diamond black enamel brooch. Adorned with 67 round cut diamonds

Category

Mid-20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum, Enamel

Chanel Vintage 2001 Lion Head Logo Coco CC Black Crystals Gold Brooch Pendant
Chanel Vintage 2001 Lion Head Logo Coco CC Black Crystals Gold Brooch Pendant

Chanel Vintage 2001 Lion Head Logo Coco CC Black Crystals Gold Brooch Pendant

By Chanel

Located in Wokingham, England

Chanel Vintage 2001 Unisex Vintage Lion Head Whole Black Crystals Monogram Logo Coco CC Modernist

Category

Early 2000s French Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Victorian Micromosaic Cameo Brooch
Victorian Micromosaic Cameo Brooch

Victorian Micromosaic Cameo Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Late 19th Century stone cameo brooch with micromosaic dove details. Unusual to have the combination

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Brooches

Materials

14k Gold

Antique Black Opal and Old Mine Cut Diamond Silver on Gold Brooch, circa 1880
Antique Black Opal and Old Mine Cut Diamond Silver on Gold Brooch, circa 1880

Antique Black Opal and Old Mine Cut Diamond Silver on Gold Brooch, circa 1880

Located in London, GB

This fabulous antique brooch, masterfully designed with elegant Art Nouveau accents, features a

Category

Antique 1880s English Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Opal, Black Opal, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, S...

Black Pansy Art Nouveau Enamel Vintage Brooch circa early 1900's 14 Karat
Black Pansy Art Nouveau Enamel Vintage Brooch circa early 1900's 14 Karat

Black Pansy Art Nouveau Enamel Vintage Brooch circa early 1900's 14 Karat

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Vintage Pansy Art Nouveau Brooch Enamel and a center Pearl. very beautiful piece. From the early

Category

Vintage 1910s French Brooches

Materials

Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Enamel

Vintage multi color stone Brooch
Vintage multi color stone Brooch

Vintage multi color stone Brooch

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Beautiful vintage large stone brooch pin.

Category

Vintage 1950s Retro 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.