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Cartier Jabot Pin

Cartier Art Deco Jade Jabot Pin
By Cartier
Located in New Orleans, LA
geometric designs of the period, jabot pins such as this exquisite example by Cartier evoke the glamor and
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Ruby

Cartier sapphire and diamond jabot pin, French, 1918.
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
Cartier sapphire and diamond jabot pin. Set with two oval cabochon natural unenhanced sapphires in
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Vintage 1920s French Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire

Cartier 18k Gold 'Queen of Heart' Jabot Lapel Pins
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A pair of collectible Cartier jabot lapel pins depicting the Queen of Hearts in 18k gold. Made in
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Vintage 1960s Brooches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Cartier Art Deco Onyx and Diamond Arrow Jabot Pin
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
Here we have a fabulously rare Art Deco onyx and diamond arrow jabot pin from the world renowned
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Onyx, Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Cartier Art Deco Onyx and Diamond Arrow Jabot Pin
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
Here we have a fabulously rare Art Deco onyx and diamond arrow jabot pin from the world renowned
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Platinum

A tutti-frutti Cartier jabot pin
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
A tutti-frutti Cartier jabot pin, in the form of a plant, the base with an oval Mughal-style carved
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Vintage 1930s Brooches

Materials

Gold, Platinum

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Cartier Art Deco Diamond Emerald Jabot Pin
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
Exquisite Art Deco Pin Circa 1925 Platinium, diamonds, emeralds Signed Cartier
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco More Jewelry

Materials

Emerald, Platinum

Cartier Art Deco Diamond Onyx Platinum Jabot Pin
By Cartier
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Beautiful Cartier Art Deco Diamond, Onyx and Platinum Jabot Pin in the form of an arrow. The
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Platinum

Cartier Belle Époque Rose Cut Diamond Jabot Pin
By Cartier
Located in Essex, GB
An immensely impressive pin by Cartier. The flights and tip are set with a total 82 rose cut
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Brooches

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Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Cartier Belle Époque Rose Cut Diamond Jabot Pin, circa 1910
By Cartier
Located in Theydon Bois, Essex
An immensely impressive pin by Cartier. The flights and tip are set with a total 82 rose cut
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Elegant Art Deco Parisienne Jewel of the 1920s
Located in London, GB
as is the Horseshoe itself. The maker,Jean Despres, also made jewellery for Cartier and this Jabot
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Berlin Iron

Cartier Coral Emerald Diamond Gold Dragon Jabot Pin Brooch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
This stunning Cartier jabot pin features the shape of a dragon crafted in 18k white gold and set
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21st Century and Contemporary French Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cartier Diamond Platinum Arrow Jabot Pin
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Edwardian, Platinum and Diamond Arrow Form Jabot Pin by Cartier Paris, measuring 3 3/4 inch in
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Early 20th Century French Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Cartier Diamond Gold Menotte Jabot Pin
By Cartier
Located in Feasterville, PA
A fabulous authentic Cartier jabot featuring bold onyx set into sleek 18k white gold and enhanced
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21st Century and Contemporary French Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco, Cartier Diamond Arrow 'Jabot Pin'
By Cartier
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
This absolutely delightful 'jabot' pin was crafted by Cartier during the Art Deco period and has
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Cartier Art Deco Diamond Jabot Pin, Circa 1925
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
A Cartier Art Deco diamond jabot pin, circa 1925. This sweet jabot pin embodies the glamour and
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Cartier Onyx, Diamond and White Gold Jabot Pin
By Cartier
Located in New York City, NY
Elegant onyx, diamond and 18K white gold jabot pin by Cartier. It features high grade round
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Late 20th Century More Objets d'Art and Vertu

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold

Cartier 18K White Gold Diamond Panthere Jabot Pin
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
The Cartier 18K White Gold Diamond Panthere Jabot Brooch is the epitome of elegance and
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Cartier Menotte Jabot Diamond and Onyx White Gold Pin
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
Offering an exceptionally refined appearance, this splendid Menotte Jabot pin designed by Cartier
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Late 20th Century French Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cartier Art Deco Emerald Diamond Platinum Jabot Pin Brooch
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Gorgeous emerald, diamond platinum assemblage pin created by Cartier in the 1920's. Features three
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Cartier Belle Epoch Sapphire and Diamond Jabot Pin, circa 1910s
By Cartier
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
Cartier Belle Epoch Sapphire and Diamond Jabot Pin, ca. 1910s A very chic and iconic Cartier
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Vintage 1910s French Belle Époque Brooches

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Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum

Cartier Panthere Diamond Emerald Black Onyx Jabot Pin Brooch Clip
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Chic Panthere jabot pin created by Cartier in France. It is made of 18 karat White Gold, encrusted
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Early 2000s French Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cartier Paris Antique Rose Diamond Set Gold Platinum Jabot Pin
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
Antique rose diamond set jabot pin by Cartier Paris. Arrow set with twenty-eight rose cut diamonds
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Antique Early 1900s French Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold

Cartier Diamond Black Onyx Platinum Arrow Jabot Pin Art Deco, 1910s
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Chic and elegant jabot pin created by Cartier in Paris in the 1910s. Wearable and stylish accent to
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Vintage 1910s French Brooches

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Diamond, Onyx, Platinum

Cartier Edwardian Diamond and Platinum Antique Jabot or Cliquet Pin, c. 1914
By Cartier
Located in Aspen, CO
Cartier Edwardian Antique diamond and platinum jabot or Cliquet Pin, c. 1914. Whether we call it
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Early 20th Century American Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

CARTIER PARIS Platinum, Gold, Ruby & Diamond Arrow Jabot Pin Art Deco 1920s Rare
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Cartier Paris Platinum, Gold, Ruby & Diamond Arrow Jabot Pin Art Deco 1920s Here is your chance to
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Brooches

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Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Platinum

Cartier 18 Karat Gold Round Cut Diamond, Coral and Emerald Dragon Jabot Pin
By Cartier
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
This Jabot Pin by Cartier features 52 round brilliant cut Diamonds of 1.75ct total colour E-F
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Early 2000s Brooches

Materials

Coral, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cartier Dragon Jabot Pin 1.75 carat Diamond Emerald & Coral in 18k White Gold
By Cartier
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Signed "Cartier 2001" Features Single Emerald Eye, Pavé Diamonds, and Polished Coral Terminal Cap
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21st Century and Contemporary French Brooches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Cartier Diamond Onyx Emerald 18 Karat White Gold Panthère Jabot Pin Brooch B&P's
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Panthère de Cartier diamond jabot pin, circa 2019, crafted in 18 karat white gold. The pin features
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, White Gold, 18k Gold

Cartier manner flower gold brooch, jabot pin, circa 1910-1930.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Old gold pin for a jabot in the Cartier style. A beautiful decoration in the form of a bouquet of
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Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Nouveau Brooches

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Diamond, Quartz, Ruby, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold, 9k Gold

Cartier manner flower gold brooch, jabot pin, circa 1910-1930.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Old gold pin for a jabot in the Cartier style. A beautiful decoration in the form of a bouquet of
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Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Nouveau Brooches

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Diamond, Quartz, Ruby, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold, 9k Gold

Cartier Art Deco Diamond Arrow Jabot Pin Brooch
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
Here we have a fabulously rare Art Deco diamond arrow jabot pin from the world renowned luxury
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Cartier Art Deco Ruby Diamond Platinum Jabot Pin
By Cartier
Located in Aspen, CO
This Art Deco small jewel is signed and numbered by the famous house of Cartier. The piece
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Brooches

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Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Cartier Art Deco Diamond Onyx Platinum Jabot Brooch Pin
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Iconic Art Deco jabot pin by Cartier, with onyx accents and approx. 2.60ctw G/VS diamonds. Brooch
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Platinum

Cartier Panther Emerald Onyx Yellow Gold Jabot Pin Brooch
By Cartier
Located in Holland, PA
18k Yellow Gold Panther Emerald Onyx Jabot Pin Brooch by Cartier. With With Black Onyx nose and
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20th Century French Brooches

Materials

Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold

Cartier Art Deco Carved Emerald and Diamond Jabot Pin, Circa 1925
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
A Cartier Art Deco carved emerald and diamond jabot pin, circa 1925. This exquisite jabot pin
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Cartier Menotte Diamond and Onyx Jabot Pin in 18k White Gold with Cartier Box
By Cartier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Cartier Menotte diamond and onyx jabot pin in 18kwg accompanied by Cartier box. This pin contains
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21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cartier Sapphire and Diamond Jabot and Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier! sapphire and diamond jabot pin and ring in platinum and 18k white gold. Circa 1960. The
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Mid-20th Century Artist Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Victorian Sapphire Diamond Jabot Arrow Brooch
Located in Narberth, PA
A jabot pin or brooch (sometimes called a "cliquet" pin due to its clicking sound when fastened
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Antique 1880s Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver

Cartier Paris Art Deco Platinum, Gold, Ruby, and Diamond Arrow Jabot Pin
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Authentic Art Deco Cartier jabot pin designed as an arrow with a spherical tip. Crafted in platinum
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Brooches

Cartier Le Baiser Du Dragon 18k White Gold Diamond Emerald and Coral Pin Brooch
By Cartier
Located in Dania Beach, FL
Important Cartier Le Baiser Du Dragon 18k White Gold Diamond Emerald and Coral Jabot Pin Brooch
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21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cartier Diamond Panthere Jabot Pin
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
A timeless piece from the Panthere De Cartier collection, the pin is designed as a panther made
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21st Century and Contemporary French Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold

Art Deco Pearl, Diamond and Rock Crystal Jabot Pin by Cartier Paris
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
A 1930s gem set foliate motif jabot pin by Cartier. Designed as a pair of mirroring leaves carved
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Brooches

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Crystal, Diamond, Pearl, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Cartier Art Deco Jade Onyx Diamond Platinum Jabot Pin
Located in London, GB
An Art Deco jabot pin by Cartier, having an oval cabochon jade terminating in an onyx and diamond
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Black Diamond, Jade, Platinum

Cartier Paris Art Deco Diamond & Sapphire Platinum Arrow Jabot Pin Brooch
By Cartier
Located in Danvers, MA
Crafted of platinum, this exquisite 1930’s Cartier jabot pin brooch features 25 super white and
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

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Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

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Coral, Diamond, Sapphire, Gold

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Diamond, Gold, Platinum

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Vintage 1920s Brooches

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Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

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20th Century French Retro Brooches

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21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches

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Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

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This extraordinary French silver-topped gold pendant brooch, from the era of Napoleon III, is designed with scrolling floral motifs suspending articulated double festoons, all set wi...
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Brooches

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Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver

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Cartier Jabot Pin For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact cartier jabot pin you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and Platinum — can elevate any look. You can easily find a 26 antique edition and 7 modern creations to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for a cartier jabot pin may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. As it relates to this specific piece, our collection includes designs that are universally popular, but carat weights, specifically, are sought with frequency. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also cabochon and rose cut versions for sale. Finding a cartier jabot pin for sale for women should be easy, but there are 15 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Cartier Jabot Pin?

Prices for a cartier jabot pin can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $2,950 and can go as high as $69,449, while this accessory, on average, fetches $14,395.

The Legacy of Diamond in Jewelry Design

Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.

From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!

There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.

Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.

In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).

When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And on 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement ringsvintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings

Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.  

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.