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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

French Embroidered Combs and Brooches
French Embroidered Combs and Brooches

French Embroidered Combs and Brooches

Located in New York, NY

Unusual suite of matching hair combs and brooches. French in origin with lavishly hand embellished

Category

Vintage 1940s French Brooches

Black Star & Frost Art Deco Large Crystal Platinum and Gem Set Brooch
Black Star & Frost Art Deco Large Crystal Platinum and Gem Set Brooch

Black Star & Frost Art Deco Large Crystal Platinum and Gem Set Brooch

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1930s Black Star & Frost Art Deco Brooch, A circular frosted Crystal measuring 1 9/16

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Diamond, Onyx, Platinum

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...

Multicolor Gemstone & White Black Diamond Pave Duck Goose Rose Gold Pin Brooch
Multicolor Gemstone & White Black Diamond Pave Duck Goose Rose Gold Pin Brooch

Multicolor Gemstone & White Black Diamond Pave Duck Goose Rose Gold Pin Brooch

By Unbranded

Located in Tysons, VA

Dimensions: 4.60x3.50x1.00cm Color: 18K Rose Gold 73 Brown Diamonds 1.02 CT 62 Black Diamonds 0.85

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Tiger and Black Enamel Brooch
David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Tiger and Black Enamel Brooch

David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Tiger and Black Enamel Brooch

By David Webb

Located in New York, NY

Absolutely gorgeous you will love this tiger brooch by David Webb. From David Webb "Kingdom

Category

20th Century American Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Fendi Vintage Fendista Logo F Four Crest insignia Crown Black Tear Drop Brooch
Fendi Vintage Fendista Logo F Four Crest insignia Crown Black Tear Drop Brooch

Fendi Vintage Fendista Logo F Four Crest insignia Crown Black Tear Drop Brooch

By Fendi

Located in Wokingham, England

Fendi Vintage Unisex Iconic Fendista Logo F Four Crest insignia Crown Black Water Tear Drop Dangle

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

18k White Gold South Sea Pearl w/ 2.48ct White & Black Diamond Flower Brooch Pin
18k White Gold South Sea Pearl w/ 2.48ct White & Black Diamond Flower Brooch Pin

18k White Gold South Sea Pearl w/ 2.48ct White & Black Diamond Flower Brooch Pin

Located in Montclair, NJ

Here we have a beautiful brooch that was crafted from solid 18k white gold featuring an elegant

Category

Early 2000s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Black Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat White Gold Sapphire, Diamond, Black Agate, Rock Crystal Pendant/Brooch
18 Karat White Gold Sapphire, Diamond, Black Agate, Rock Crystal Pendant/Brooch

18 Karat White Gold Sapphire, Diamond, Black Agate, Rock Crystal Pendant/Brooch

Located in Macau, MO

“Time Traveler”, limited designer piece. This unique pendant/brooch was finished with 18 Karat

Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Agate, Diamond, Rock Crystal, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Fendi Vintage Fendista Logo Black F White Round Pearl Dangle Vine Bar Brooch
Fendi Vintage Fendista Logo Black F White Round Pearl Dangle Vine Bar Brooch

Fendi Vintage Fendista Logo Black F White Round Pearl Dangle Vine Bar Brooch

By Fendi

Located in Wokingham, England

Fendi Vintage 1980s Unisex Fendista Logo Black F White Round Circle Pearl Dangle Drop Vine Rope Bar

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

KJL Kenneth Jay Lane Embellished Pave Crystal Turtle Silver Brooch, Black Enamel
KJL Kenneth Jay Lane Embellished Pave Crystal Turtle Silver Brooch, Black Enamel

KJL Kenneth Jay Lane Embellished Pave Crystal Turtle Silver Brooch, Black Enamel

By Kenneth Jay Lane

Located in Milford, DE

A brooch by Kenneth Jay Lane. This sparkling turtle features clear pave crystals, accented with

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Gold Plate

Amazing Czech Large Ruby Brooch
Amazing Czech Large Ruby Brooch

Amazing Czech Large Ruby Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Unusual Czech brooch from the 1950s centering a large faux ruby with tendrils of ruby aurora and

Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Brooches

Vintage Gold Diamond Ruby Inlaid Coral & Black Onyx Moving Clown Pin Brooch
Vintage Gold Diamond Ruby Inlaid Coral & Black Onyx Moving Clown Pin Brooch

Vintage Gold Diamond Ruby Inlaid Coral & Black Onyx Moving Clown Pin Brooch

Located in Montclair, NJ

Genuine Onyx - Custom Cut - Bezel Set - Black Color Material: 18k Solid White Gold Total Weight: 13.9

Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, Gold, White Gold

Frisky Bakelite Terrier Brooch
Frisky Bakelite Terrier Brooch

Frisky Bakelite Terrier Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Charming carved red bakelite terrier on a carved wood chair. Expectantly perched waiting for her biscuit, and bowed to boot. Anonymous bakelite jewelers created purely whimisical Ame...

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Brooches

Vintage Black & White Enamel Bow Statement Brooch by Joan Rivers, 1990s
Vintage Black & White Enamel Bow Statement Brooch by Joan Rivers, 1990s

Vintage Black & White Enamel Bow Statement Brooch by Joan Rivers, 1990s

Located in McKinney, TX

- Vintage item - Measures 2.5" x 2.25" - Gold plated - Enameled - By Joan Rivers (signed on verso) - Circa 1990s - Estate acquired - Excellent vintage condition

Category

1990s American Modern Brooches

Art Deco Bakelite "Cleat" Brooches
Art Deco Bakelite "Cleat" Brooches

Art Deco Bakelite "Cleat" Brooches

Located in New York, NY

Charming figural brooches from the late 1930's of football cleats in navy blue bakelite with cold

Category

Vintage 1930s American Brooches

Hammerman Brothers 3d Penguin Brooch Pin Black Onyx Ruby 14k Yellow Gold 1.25"
Hammerman Brothers 3d Penguin Brooch Pin Black Onyx Ruby 14k Yellow Gold 1.25"

Hammerman Brothers 3d Penguin Brooch Pin Black Onyx Ruby 14k Yellow Gold 1.25"

By Hammerman Brothers

Located in Northbrook, IL

3d Penguin Brooch Pin. The charming brooch features a captivating black onyx and ruby detailing

Category

Late 20th Century Brooches

Materials

Onyx, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Chanel Embellished CC Brooch
Chanel Embellished CC Brooch

Chanel Embellished CC Brooch

$1,016

W 1.38 in L 1.78 in

Chanel Embellished CC Brooch

By Chanel

Located in Paris, FR

Chanel Black embellished CC brooch featuring a white-gold signature interlocking “CC”, black

Category

2010s French Brooches

Stenzhorn 18kt Gold, Blue Sapphire and Diamond Butterfly Brooch with Black Onyx
Stenzhorn 18kt Gold, Blue Sapphire and Diamond Butterfly Brooch with Black Onyx

Stenzhorn 18kt Gold, Blue Sapphire and Diamond Butterfly Brooch with Black Onyx

Located in New York, NY

Butterfly wings in blue sapphire pavé graduating in color are edged with black onyx; set in 18

Category

Early 2000s German Contemporary Brooches

Materials

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

Hardstone and 0.78 Carat Diamond, 18k Yellow Gold Black Cameo Brooch Circa 1880
Hardstone and 0.78 Carat Diamond, 18k Yellow Gold Black Cameo Brooch Circa 1880

Hardstone and 0.78 Carat Diamond, 18k Yellow Gold Black Cameo Brooch Circa 1880

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

silver set black cameo brooch; part of our diverse antique cameo jewelry and estate jewelry collections

Category

Antique 1880s Unknown Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver

Miriam Haskell Patriotic Star Brooch
Miriam Haskell Patriotic Star Brooch

Miriam Haskell Patriotic Star Brooch

By Miriam Haskell

Located in New York, NY

Miriam Haskell Patriotic Star Brooch of handwoven beads with pate de verre elements in a striking

Category

Vintage 1950s American Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Antique 18k Gold Amethyst & Diamond Carved Camphor Glass Black Onyx Pin Brooch
Antique 18k Gold Amethyst & Diamond Carved Camphor Glass Black Onyx Pin Brooch

Antique 18k Gold Amethyst & Diamond Carved Camphor Glass Black Onyx Pin Brooch

Located in Montclair, NJ

This large antique brooch features custom cut natural amethysts and diamonds that are set onto the

Category

Antique 1890s Victorian Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 15k Yellow Gold Black Enamel Pearl & Old Mine Cut Diamond Pansy Brooch
Victorian 15k Yellow Gold Black Enamel Pearl & Old Mine Cut Diamond Pansy Brooch

Victorian 15k Yellow Gold Black Enamel Pearl & Old Mine Cut Diamond Pansy Brooch

Located in New York, NY

This exquisite Victorian-era pansy brooch is crafted in rich 15k yellow gold and showcases deep

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Green Tsavorite & Black Onyx Diamond Art Deco Style 14K White Gold Pin Brooch
Green Tsavorite & Black Onyx Diamond Art Deco Style 14K White Gold Pin Brooch

Green Tsavorite & Black Onyx Diamond Art Deco Style 14K White Gold Pin Brooch

By Unbranded

Located in Tysons, VA

An exquisite example of Art Deco jewelry design, this gold brooch incorporates tsavorites, onyx

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Tsavorite, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Pink Sapphire, Diamond and Black Sapphire Rhino Brooch set in 18K Rose Gold
Pink Sapphire, Diamond and Black Sapphire Rhino Brooch set in 18K Rose Gold

Pink Sapphire, Diamond and Black Sapphire Rhino Brooch set in 18K Rose Gold

Located in Bangkok, TH

Pink Sapphire 30.90 carats, Diamond 0.23 carat and Black Sapphire 0.05 carat Rhino Brooch set in

Category

2010s Thai Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Victorian Rock Crystal Faceted Brooch
Victorian Rock Crystal Faceted Brooch

Victorian Rock Crystal Faceted Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Cool Victorian Rock Crystal brooch with large faceted stone cubes set within large silver prongs

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Brooches

Nettie Rosenstein Gripoix Flower Brooch
Nettie Rosenstein Gripoix Flower Brooch

Nettie Rosenstein Gripoix Flower Brooch

By Nettie Rosenstein

Located in New York, NY

Rare and unusual Nettie Rosenstein Gripoix Flower Brooch. Designed in USA, made in France with a

Category

Vintage 1960s American Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Art Deco Opal & Diamond Brooch
Art Deco Opal & Diamond Brooch

Art Deco Opal & Diamond Brooch

$10,500

W 0.75 in L 1.88 in

Art Deco Opal & Diamond Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Art Deco Opal & Diamond Brooch A platinum and 18 karat white gold brooch set with a center black

Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

La Triomphe 14K Gold Inlaid Malachite Black Onyx & Diamond Brooch Pin Pendant
La Triomphe 14K Gold Inlaid Malachite Black Onyx & Diamond Brooch Pin Pendant

La Triomphe 14K Gold Inlaid Malachite Black Onyx & Diamond Brooch Pin Pendant

By La Triomphe

Located in Montclair, NJ

--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Black Onyx - Custom Cut - Inlaid Set - Black Color (1) Natural

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Malachite, Onyx, 14k Gold

Sterling Brooch with Aqua Rhinestone
Sterling Brooch with Aqua Rhinestone

Sterling Brooch with Aqua Rhinestone

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This brooch is composed of a gold hue sterling silver. Features an aqua colored center stone and

Category

20th Century American Brooches

Materials

Silver

Kenneth Jay Lane Cabochon Cross Pin Brooch, Black & Pink, Gold Finish, Crystals
Kenneth Jay Lane Cabochon Cross Pin Brooch, Black & Pink, Gold Finish, Crystals

Kenneth Jay Lane Cabochon Cross Pin Brooch, Black & Pink, Gold Finish, Crystals

By Kenneth Jay Lane

Located in Milford, DE

, gracefully encircled by four lustrous black cabochons. Each stone is meticulously prong-set, ensuring

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Gold Plate

Chatelaine Brooch, Nicole by Matsuda
Chatelaine Brooch, Nicole by Matsuda

Chatelaine Brooch, Nicole by Matsuda

By Mitsuhiro Matsuda

Located in New York, NY

Chatelaine Brooch, Nicole by Matsuda. Antique bronze finished charms are suspended from chains and

Category

Vintage 1980s Japanese Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Chanel brooch fall 1995
Chanel brooch fall 1995

Chanel brooch fall 1995

By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

CHANEL - (Made in France) Golden metal brooch interlaced with black leather decorated with semi

Category

1990s French Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

French Art Deco Parrot Bird Brooch Pin Rock Crystal Sterling Silver Black Onyx
French Art Deco Parrot Bird Brooch Pin Rock Crystal Sterling Silver Black Onyx

French Art Deco Parrot Bird Brooch Pin Rock Crystal Sterling Silver Black Onyx

Located in New York, NY

perch, two parrots in Sterling Silver with paste and Black Onyx adornment. The brooch is signed with

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Onyx, Rock Crystal, Silver, Sterling Silver

Art Deco Emerald Cab Brooch
Art Deco Emerald Cab Brooch

Art Deco Emerald Cab Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Art Deco Emerald Cab Brooch from the 1930's. High quality manufacture with channel set emerald

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Rhodium

Miriam Haskell Early Stickpin Brooch
Miriam Haskell Early Stickpin Brooch

Miriam Haskell Early Stickpin Brooch

By Miriam Haskell

Located in New York, NY

Miriam Haskell's Russian gold plate stickpin brooch of faux jade pate de verre, rose montes

Category

Vintage 1940s American Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

18 Karat Yellow Gold King Puffin Brooch with 12.44 Carat Black Opal Center
18 Karat Yellow Gold King Puffin Brooch with 12.44 Carat Black Opal Center

18 Karat Yellow Gold King Puffin Brooch with 12.44 Carat Black Opal Center

By E. Wolfe & Company

Located in New York, NY

Designed as a King Puffin brooch. The artfully carved body is in 18 karat yellow gold with a

Category

1990s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Opal, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Early Willian Spratling Amythest Brooch
Early Willian Spratling Amythest Brooch

Early Willian Spratling Amythest Brooch

By William Spratling

Located in New York, NY

Early William Spratling brooch set with a pale cabochon amythest. A symbolic double headed animal

Category

Vintage 1930s Mexican Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

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

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

Category

1990s British Retro Brooches

Materials

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

Sterling Gilt Vogue Amythest Brooch
Sterling Gilt Vogue Amythest Brooch

Sterling Gilt Vogue Amythest Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Attractive gilt silver brooch of wired hexagonal amythest pastes by Vogue N.Y. circa 1940s

Category

Vintage 1940s American Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Rare Trifari Retro Wheat Brooch
Rare Trifari Retro Wheat Brooch

Rare Trifari Retro Wheat Brooch

$1,950

W 2.5 in L 4.25 in

Rare Trifari Retro Wheat Brooch

By Alfred Philippe for Trifari

Located in New York, NY

Rare Trifari Retro Wheat Brooch on 2 toned gold washed sterling from the 1940's. Pink gold plate

Category

Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Early Miriam Haskell Pendant Brooch
Early Miriam Haskell Pendant Brooch

Early Miriam Haskell Pendant Brooch

By Miriam Haskell

Located in New York, NY

Early and large Miriam Haskell Pendant Brooch with faux pearls and ruby and blue pate de verre

Category

Vintage 1930s American Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Christian Dior Vintage Bee Black Round Logo CD Circle Pin Brooch Gold Silver Set
Christian Dior Vintage Bee Black Round Logo CD Circle Pin Brooch Gold Silver Set

Christian Dior Vintage Bee Black Round Logo CD Circle Pin Brooch Gold Silver Set

By Christian Dior

Located in Wokingham, England

Christian Dior Vintage Bee Black Round Logo CD Circle Pin Brooch 2 Set, Gold Silver Tone Very good

Category

Vintage 1980s German Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate, Silver Plate

Mazer Art Deco Duck Brooch
Mazer Art Deco Duck Brooch

Mazer Art Deco Duck Brooch

$1,775

W 1.1 in L 2.25 in

Mazer Art Deco Duck Brooch

By Joseph Mazer

Located in New York, NY

Collectible Mazer Art Deco Duck brooch with baby chicks. Wonderful design with cut stone bellies

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Rhodium

19th Century "Secret Lover" Brooch
19th Century "Secret Lover" Brooch

19th Century "Secret Lover" Brooch

$4,800

W 1.75 in D 0.75 in L 2.1 in

19th Century "Secret Lover" Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Extraordinarily cool 19th Century "Secret Lover" Brooch with locket fitting. Most likely French

Category

Antique 1870s French Brooches

Materials

Freshwater Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold

TrifarI Retro Aquamarine Clip Brooch
TrifarI Retro Aquamarine Clip Brooch

TrifarI Retro Aquamarine Clip Brooch

By Alfred Philippe for Trifari

Located in New York, NY

Trifari by Alfred Philippe, square cut faux aquamarine retro clip brooch. Gold plated metal

Category

Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Black Starr & Frost 1925 Art Deco Rock Quartz Brooch In Platinum With Diamonds
Black Starr & Frost 1925 Art Deco Rock Quartz Brooch In Platinum With Diamonds

Black Starr & Frost 1925 Art Deco Rock Quartz Brooch In Platinum With Diamonds

Located in Miami, FL

An art deco brooch designed by Black, Starr & Frost. Beautiful antique brooch, created in America

Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Quartz, Platinum

Vintage KARL LAGERFELD Jewelled Initial Brooch
Vintage KARL LAGERFELD Jewelled Initial Brooch

Vintage KARL LAGERFELD Jewelled Initial Brooch

By Karl Lagerfeld

Located in Kingersheim, Alsace

Vintage KARL LAGERFELD Jewelled Initial Brooch Measurements: Height: 1.73 inches (4.4 cm) Width

Category

20th Century 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.