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David Webb Cocktail Ring In 18kt Gold & Platinum With 3.10 Cts Gems And Diamonds
David Webb Cocktail Ring In 18kt Gold & Platinum With 3.10 Cts Gems And Diamonds

David Webb Cocktail Ring In 18kt Gold & Platinum With 3.10 Cts Gems And Diamonds

By David Webb

Located in Miami, FL

1925, Webb was a self-taught designer whose work included dragon bracelets, Maltese cross brooches and

Category

Vintage 1970s American Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18...

DAVID WEBB Panther Clips-On Earrings In Platinum With Diamonds & Emeralds
DAVID WEBB Panther Clips-On Earrings In Platinum With Diamonds & Emeralds

DAVID WEBB Panther Clips-On Earrings In Platinum With Diamonds & Emeralds

By David Webb

Located in Miami, FL

-taught designer whose work included dragon bracelets, Maltese cross brooches and animal motifs. In 1964

Category

Vintage 1970s American Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, 18k Gold

DAVID WEBB Black Enameled Cocktail Ring In 18Kt Gold With Rubellite & Diamonds
DAVID WEBB Black Enameled Cocktail Ring In 18Kt Gold With Rubellite & Diamonds

DAVID WEBB Black Enameled Cocktail Ring In 18Kt Gold With Rubellite & Diamonds

By David Webb

Located in Miami, FL

Carolina in 1925, Webb was a self-taught designer whose work included dragon bracelets, Maltese cross

Category

Vintage 1980s American Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel,...

DAVID WEBB 1977 South Seas Pearls Clips-On Earrings Platinum And 8.84 Cwt
DAVID WEBB 1977 South Seas Pearls Clips-On Earrings Platinum And 8.84 Cwt

DAVID WEBB 1977 South Seas Pearls Clips-On Earrings Platinum And 8.84 Cwt

By David Webb

Located in Miami, FL

was a self-taught designer whose work included dragon bracelets, Maltese cross brooches and animal

Category

Vintage 1970s American Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Platinum

Antique Amethyst and Gold Riviére Necklace and Cross Pendant, Circa 1880
Antique Amethyst and Gold Riviére Necklace and Cross Pendant, Circa 1880

Antique Amethyst and Gold Riviére Necklace and Cross Pendant, Circa 1880

Located in London, GB

open backed cut down bezel settings, and an amethyst set box and tongue clast, with a removable cross

Category

Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Gold

CHRISTIAN LACROIX Vintage Gold-Tone Clip-On Earrings and Brooch Set
CHRISTIAN LACROIX Vintage Gold-Tone Clip-On Earrings and Brooch Set

CHRISTIAN LACROIX Vintage Gold-Tone Clip-On Earrings and Brooch Set

By Christian Lacroix

Located in Nice, FR

CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage gold tone heart-shaped with star and cross clip-on earrings and brooch

Category

20th Century French Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gilt Metal

Console Iron and Marble, 1900, Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty, Edgard Brant
Console Iron and Marble, 1900, Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty, Edgard Brant

Console Iron and Marble, 1900, Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty, Edgard Brant

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

forging small items such as jewelry, crosses, and brooches. His business began to take off with special

Category

Vintage 1910s French Art Nouveau Console Tables

Materials

Marble, Iron, Bronze

Edgar Brandt Attr., French Art Deco Wrought Table Mirror, ca. 1920's
Edgar Brandt Attr., French Art Deco Wrought Table Mirror, ca. 1920's

Edgar Brandt Attr., French Art Deco Wrought Table Mirror, ca. 1920's

Located in New York, NY

designing, silversmithing, and forging small items such as jewelry, crosses, and brooches. His business

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Table Mirrors

Materials

Wrought Iron

A large antiqued gold filigree link chain necklace, Goossens for Chanel, 1960s.
A large antiqued gold filigree link chain necklace, Goossens for Chanel, 1960s.

A large antiqued gold filigree link chain necklace, Goossens for Chanel, 1960s.

By Maison Goossens for Chanel

Located in Greyabbey, County Down

crosses, and cruxiform brooches. Chanel gave him a freedom of expression , he was able to realise and

Category

Vintage 1960s French Byzantine Link Necklaces

Materials

Gilt Metal

Early Victorian Topaz Set Cross Brooch
Early Victorian Topaz Set Cross Brooch

Early Victorian Topaz Set Cross Brooch

Located in London, GB

An early Victorian topaz set cross brooch, the brooch in the form of a cross with nine round

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Brooches

Materials

Topaz, Rose Gold

A Regency Cannetille Gem-set Cross Brooch
A Regency Cannetille Gem-set Cross Brooch

A Regency Cannetille Gem-set Cross Brooch

Located in London, GB

A Regency cannetille gem-set cross brooch, to the centre a rectangular-cut emerald estimated to

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Georgian Golden Topaz and Amethyst Cross Brooch-Pendant
Georgian Golden Topaz and Amethyst Cross Brooch-Pendant

Georgian Golden Topaz and Amethyst Cross Brooch-Pendant

Located in London, GB

A Georgian golden topaz and amethyst cross brooch-pendant, the pendant in the form of a cross with

Category

Antique Early 19th Century British George III Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Topaz, Gold, Yellow Gold

An Archaeological Revival Gold Cross Brooch/pendant
An Archaeological Revival Gold Cross Brooch/pendant

An Archaeological Revival Gold Cross Brooch/pendant

Located in London, GB

An archaeological revival gold cross brooch/pendant, consisted of five square panels, each with a

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Revival Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Circular Blue Enamel, Pearl and Gold Brooch
Victorian Circular Blue Enamel, Pearl and Gold Brooch

Victorian Circular Blue Enamel, Pearl and Gold Brooch

Located in London, GB

set in a cross, this brooch also features fine gold wirework decorations, influenced by the techniques

Category

Antique 1860s British Victorian Brooches

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, Gold

Victorian Archaeological Revival Gold Cross Pendant Brooch
Victorian Archaeological Revival Gold Cross Pendant Brooch

Victorian Archaeological Revival Gold Cross Pendant Brooch

Located in London, GB

A Victorian archaeological revival gold cross pendant brooch, the Greek cross composed of five

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century British Etruscan Revival Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Kenneth Jay Lane Maltese Cross Brooch
Kenneth Jay Lane Maltese Cross Brooch

Kenneth Jay Lane Maltese Cross Brooch

Located in Topanga, CA

Gold tone metal with crystal rhinestone maltese cross brooch. Signed KJL.

Category

Vintage 1980s American Brooches

Christian Lacroix Gorgeous Vintage Cross Brooch, 90s
Christian Lacroix Gorgeous Vintage Cross Brooch, 90s

Christian Lacroix Gorgeous Vintage Cross Brooch, 90s

By Christian Lacroix

Located in Verviers, Région Wallonne

So delicate, beautiful and unusual Christian Lacroix cross brooch of the 90s, Gold plated metal

Category

20th Century French Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Chanel hammered lion cross brooch of the 80s
Chanel hammered lion cross brooch of the 80s

Chanel hammered lion cross brooch of the 80s

By Chanel

Located in Verviers, BE

Collectable and with the Chanel lion icone hammered cross brooch of the late 80s. Made of gilt

Category

Vintage 1980s French Brooches

1990s Christian LaCroix Black and Gold Cross Brooch
1990s Christian LaCroix Black and Gold Cross Brooch

1990s Christian LaCroix Black and Gold Cross Brooch

By Christian Lacroix

Located in Chicago, IL

This 1980s Christian Lacroix cross brooch illustrates the designer's love of the cross as an iconic

Category

1990s French Brooches

Turquoise Matrix and Black Diamond Austrian Crystal "Maltese Cross Brooch"
Turquoise Matrix and Black Diamond Austrian Crystal "Maltese Cross Brooch"

Turquoise Matrix and Black Diamond Austrian Crystal "Maltese Cross Brooch"

By Alan Anderson

Located in Toronto, CA

This bold domed, turquoise matrix and black diamond Austrian crystal Maltese cross brooch features

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Mixed Metal

“Elizabeth Locke” 18k yellow and amethyst cross brooch.
“Elizabeth Locke” 18k yellow and amethyst cross brooch.

“Elizabeth Locke” 18k yellow and amethyst cross brooch.

By Elizabeth Locke

Located in New York, NY

“Elizabeth Locke” 18k yellow and amethyst cross brooch.

Category

1990s Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Amethyst, 18k Gold

Kenneth Jay Lane Stunning Maltese Cross Brooch
Kenneth Jay Lane Stunning Maltese Cross Brooch

Kenneth Jay Lane Stunning Maltese Cross Brooch

By Kenneth Jay Lane

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A gorgeous brooch from KJL, circa 1960s. The iconic maltese cross motif features dazzling

Category

Vintage 1960s American Brooches

Benedikt New York green enamel Maltese cross brooch
Benedikt New York green enamel Maltese cross brooch

Benedikt New York green enamel Maltese cross brooch

Located in San Francisco, CA

Vintage early 1960s green enamel brooch signed Benedikt NY. With green and clear stones. 2 x 2

Category

Vintage 1960s American Brooches

Antique Ionian Scottish Silver and Agate Cross Brooch
Antique Ionian Scottish Silver and Agate Cross Brooch

Antique Ionian Scottish Silver and Agate Cross Brooch

Located in London, GB

British Isles. The Cross is formed from 8 Agates, probably all from the Scottish Cairngorm Mountains and

Category

Antique 1870s Scottish Brooches

Materials

Agate, Silver

Gemolithos, Victorian, Early 19th Century Diamond Cross Brooch-Pendant
Gemolithos, Victorian, Early 19th Century Diamond Cross Brooch-Pendant

Gemolithos, Victorian, Early 19th Century Diamond Cross Brooch-Pendant

Located in Munich, DE

Gemolithos, Victorian, early 19th century diamond Cross brooch-pendant, silver and gold, est

Category

Antique 1840s Unknown Early Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Silver

Antique Aucoc Paris  Imperial Topaz Flower Cross Brooch Pendant
Antique Aucoc Paris  Imperial Topaz Flower Cross Brooch Pendant

Antique Aucoc Paris Imperial Topaz Flower Cross Brooch Pendant

Located in Houston, TX

Beautiful imperial topaz flower cross!!!! Circa 1890 French 15kt yellow gold, solid backed

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Brooches

Materials

Topaz, 15k Gold

Maltese Cross Brooch with Brightly Foiled White Crystal, English circa 1820.
Maltese Cross Brooch with Brightly Foiled White Crystal, English circa 1820.

Maltese Cross Brooch with Brightly Foiled White Crystal, English circa 1820.

Located in London, GB

Late George lll antique brooch of fine quality in the form of a Maltese Cross and in excellent

Category

Antique 1820s British George III Brooches

Materials

Other, Crystal, 18k Gold, Silver, Gold

Luxe MIRIAM HASKELL Intricate Intelocking Baroque Pearl Iron Cross Brooch/Pin
Luxe MIRIAM HASKELL Intricate Intelocking Baroque Pearl Iron Cross Brooch/Pin

Luxe MIRIAM HASKELL Intricate Intelocking Baroque Pearl Iron Cross Brooch/Pin

By Miriam Haskell

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A statuesque and majestic pin by Miriam Haskell in gilt metal and intricate baroque and seed pearl work all brass wired onto an elaborate gold filigree backing with structural circle...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Brooches

Vintage Large 3" Sarah Coventry Maltese Cross Cabochon Brooch Pin Statement
Vintage Large 3" Sarah Coventry Maltese Cross Cabochon Brooch Pin Statement

Vintage Large 3" Sarah Coventry Maltese Cross Cabochon Brooch Pin Statement

By Sarah Coventry

Located in Sausalito, CA

This striking vintage Maltese cross brooch by Sarah Coventry exudes bold sophistication. Its richly

Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

CHANEL Maltese Multi-Colored Brooch
CHANEL Maltese Multi-Colored Brooch

CHANEL Maltese Multi-Colored Brooch

Located in Toronto, Ontario

A reinterpretation of the maltese cross brooch originally designed by Mademoiselle CHANEL, this

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Brooches

CHRISTIAN LACROIX 1990s

CHRISTIAN LACROIX 1990s

Unavailable|$750

CHRISTIAN LACROIX 1990s

By Christian Lacroix

Located in Phoenix, AZ

Fine vintage Christian Lacroix 'cross' brooch. Signed gilt metal item with 'floral' art glass

Category

1990s French Brooches

Christian Lacroix brooch and pendant cross mini pearls beads swarosky
Christian Lacroix brooch and pendant cross mini pearls beads swarosky

Christian Lacroix brooch and pendant cross mini pearls beads swarosky

By Christian Lacroix

Located in BÈGLES, FR

, How is it made ? Christian Lacroix vintage cross brooch and pendant gold toned and embellished with

Category

Vintage 1980s French Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Gold Plate

Early K.J.L. Demi-Parure
Early K.J.L. Demi-Parure

Early K.J.L. Demi-Parure

Unavailable|$495

Early K.J.L. Demi-Parure

By Kenneth Jay Lane

Located in New York, NY

An early and rare KJL demi parure comprising a Maltese Cross brooch and matching earrings in

Category

Vintage 1960s American Brooches

Diamond Gold Cross Pendant Brooch
Diamond Gold Cross Pendant Brooch

Diamond Gold Cross Pendant Brooch

Located in Brisbane, AU

A handmade 18 karat yellow gold 6 stone diamond cross pendant brooch. The 6 old mine cut 3.63mm to

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Late Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Christian Lacroix cross pendant brooch
Christian Lacroix cross pendant brooch

Christian Lacroix cross pendant brooch

By Lacroix

Located in BÈGLES, FR

Vintage Christian Lacroix pendant, never worn, in its original packaging. Gold plate quality gold metal. 24 microns. Swarovski I am a partner with French experts group , recognized...

Category

Vintage 1980s Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Chanel Pink Yellow Cross CC Brooch
Chanel Pink Yellow Cross CC Brooch

Chanel Pink Yellow Cross CC Brooch

By Chanel

Located in Irvine, CA

Chanel cluster brooch with resin and crystal ornaments in pink and yellow, with CC logo, silver

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Antique Diamond Gold Cross Pendant Star Brooch
Antique Diamond Gold Cross Pendant Star Brooch

Antique Diamond Gold Cross Pendant Star Brooch

Located in Milano, IT

A late victorian convertible cross-pendant hanging from a star brooch.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Vintage Christian Dior Cross Blue Green Crystal Brooch
Vintage Christian Dior Cross Blue Green Crystal Brooch

Vintage Christian Dior Cross Blue Green Crystal Brooch

By Christian Dior

Located in Yuting Ren, GB

Vintage Christian Dior brooch, comes with crystals. In Cross shape. Made by German workshop Henkel

Category

Vintage 1980s French Byzantine Brooches

David Webb Gold Enamel Maltese Cross Pendant Brooch
David Webb Gold Enamel Maltese Cross Pendant Brooch

David Webb Gold Enamel Maltese Cross Pendant Brooch

By David Webb

Located in New York , NY

Authentic David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Enamel Maltese Cross Pendant Brooch. Could be worn as a brooch

Category

Vintage 1960s American Brooches

Materials

18k Gold

Large Edwardian Aquamarine and Diamond Cross Pendant / Brooch
Large Edwardian Aquamarine and Diamond Cross Pendant / Brooch

Large Edwardian Aquamarine and Diamond Cross Pendant / Brooch

Located in San Francisco, CA

a brooch and pendant, this is a truly unique and remarkable Edwardian era dazzler. Chain is not

Category

Early 20th Century Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Chanel Gold Logo Cross Pendant Brooch Pin 870085
Chanel Gold Logo Cross Pendant Brooch Pin 870085

Chanel Gold Logo Cross Pendant Brooch Pin 870085

By Chanel

Located in Forest Hills, NY

Material- Color- Approximate SizeDiameter :4cm(1.5inch) Stamp / Serial Number- Year of Manufacture- Country of ManufactureFRANCE EXCELLENT VINTAGE CONDITION (7.5/10 or B+) Includes B...

Category

20th Century French Brooches

1990s Chanel rare brooch representing a gilted metal cross
1990s Chanel rare brooch representing a gilted metal cross

1990s Chanel rare brooch representing a gilted metal cross

By Chanel

Located in Paris, FR

CHANEL (Made in France) Exceptional and rare cross-shaped brooch which can be worn as a necklace

Category

1990s French Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Victorian Matrix Agate Jasper Gold Pin Cross Motif Brooch
Victorian Matrix Agate Jasper Gold Pin Cross Motif Brooch

Victorian Matrix Agate Jasper Gold Pin Cross Motif Brooch

Located in Bellevue, WA

This antique victorian brooch pin dates from the 1870's and features a cross motif. This awesome

Category

Antique 1870s Victorian Brooches

Materials

Agate, Yellow Gold

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

1930s Bakelite Articulated Figural Red Cross Nurse Brooch Pin

Located in Palm Springs, CA

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

Category

Vintage 1930s American Brooches

Antique Victorian Scottish Cross Agate Silver circa 1860 Brooch
Antique Victorian Scottish Cross Agate Silver circa 1860 Brooch

Antique Victorian Scottish Cross Agate Silver circa 1860 Brooch

Located in Lancaster , GB

A beautiful antique Scottish Agate brooch from the Victorian era, Circa 1860 The lovely piece

Category

Antique 1860s British Victorian Brooches

Materials

Agate, Silver

Vintage CHANEL Gold tone brooch in cross shape with CC motif.
Vintage CHANEL Gold tone brooch in cross shape with CC motif.

Vintage CHANEL Gold tone brooch in cross shape with CC motif.

By Chanel

Located in Kashiwa, Chiba

1994. Vintage Chanel brooch in arty cross shape. Can be hat pin, jacket pin, anything you can think

Category

1990s French Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Chanel 05A Gold Tone Faux Pearl 'CC' Logo Cross Pin Brooch
Chanel 05A Gold Tone Faux Pearl 'CC' Logo Cross Pin Brooch

Chanel 05A Gold Tone Faux Pearl 'CC' Logo Cross Pin Brooch

By Chanel

Located in Chicago, IL

Bold brooch from Chanel's fall 2005 collection. Oversized cross shaped base. Gold-tone metal

Category

Early 2000s French Brooches

Katy Briscoe Turquoise Maltese Cross Design Brooch-Pin with Diamonds and Pearls
Katy Briscoe Turquoise Maltese Cross Design Brooch-Pin with Diamonds and Pearls

Katy Briscoe Turquoise Maltese Cross Design Brooch-Pin with Diamonds and Pearls

By Katy Briscoe

Located in Atlanta, GA

This Katy Briscoe Turquoise Maltese Cross Design Brooch-Pin with Diamonds and Pearls is beautifully

Category

2010s American Artisan Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold

17th Century Table Cut Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cross Pendant Brooch
17th Century Table Cut Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cross Pendant Brooch

17th Century Table Cut Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cross Pendant Brooch

Located in Antwerp, BE

As if a guardian angel has bestowed upon this yellow gold cross with a value of 18K and possibly

Category

Antique Mid-17th Century Spanish Baroque Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Crystal Cross Pin
Crystal Cross Pin

Crystal Cross Pin

Unavailable|$650

Crystal Cross Pin

Located in Toronto, ON

Open-backed green and aqua crystal cross pin. Can also be warn as a pendant.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Brooches

Antique Diamond Cross Stick Pin
Antique Diamond Cross Stick Pin

Antique Diamond Cross Stick Pin

Located in Toronto, Ontario

A delightful stick pin made Circa 1915. This stick pin holds eight old European cut diamonds weighing .38 ct. (G-H, SI-I). The pin itself is 14k yellow gold and the diamonds are set ...

Category

Vintage 1910s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Platinum

Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture Cross
Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture Cross

Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture Cross

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in New York, NY

Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture Cross. Please note this piece is unsigned.

Category

1990s French Brooches

Christian Lacroix vintage cross , black enamel rodhoid flowers beads
Christian Lacroix vintage cross , black enamel rodhoid flowers beads

Christian Lacroix vintage cross , black enamel rodhoid flowers beads

By Christian Lacroix

Located in BÈGLES, FR

Lacroix vintage cross gold toned and black enamel brooch embellished with rodhoid flowers beads and clear

Category

Vintage 1980s Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate, Brass, Enamel

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Cross Brooch For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact vintage or contemporary cross brooch you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Many people prefer Brown, but fashion is all about individuality — you can find more options on these pages. Finding the perfect cross brooch may mean sifting through those that were made during different time periods — popular versions were made as early as the 19th Century and a newer one, made as recently as the 21st Century, can also be found on the site. There have been many well-made iterations of this accessory over the years, but those made by Christian Lacroix, Chanel and Kenneth Jay Lane are often thought to be among the most stylish. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking these accessories, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Cross Brooch?

On average, a cross brooch on 1stDibs sells for $826, while they’re typically $95 on the low end and $138,000 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.