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Tiffany & Co. White Pink Blue Sapphire Maltese Cross Brooch or Pendant
Tiffany & Co. White Pink Blue Sapphire Maltese Cross Brooch or Pendant

Tiffany & Co. White Pink Blue Sapphire Maltese Cross Brooch or Pendant

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Tiffany & Co. White Pink Blue Sapphire 18 Karat Yellow GoldMaltese Cross Brooch / Pendant A very

Category

Vintage 1960s American Brooches

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire

ELIZABETH GAGE Coptic Cross Brooch
ELIZABETH GAGE Coptic Cross Brooch

ELIZABETH GAGE Coptic Cross Brooch

By Elizabet Gage

Located in New York, NY

. The Kiss brooch designed as a modified Coptic cross centering an ancient coin depicting a man in

Category

1990s Brooches

Chanel Gold Maltese Cross Brooch
Chanel Gold Maltese Cross Brooch

Chanel Gold Maltese Cross Brooch

By Chanel

Located in London, GB

Crafted in France from pure gold plated brass, this vintage brooch from Chanel features a regal and

Category

Early 2000s French Brooches

Augustine Cross Brooch With Flowers
Augustine Cross Brooch With Flowers

Augustine Cross Brooch With Flowers

By Augustine Paris

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Augustine - (Made in France) Gilded metal brooch/pendant with glass paste Camellia. Signature

Category

2010s French Brooches

Chanel Golden Metal Cross Brooch, 1997
Chanel Golden Metal Cross Brooch, 1997

Chanel Golden Metal Cross Brooch, 1997

By Chanel

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Chanel - (Made in France) Golden metal brooch with costume pearly drops. Fall-Winter 1997

Category

20th Century French Brooches

Dior Silvery Metal Cross Brooch with Rhinestones
Dior Silvery Metal Cross Brooch with Rhinestones

Dior Silvery Metal Cross Brooch with Rhinestones

By Christian Dior

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Dior - Silvery metal brooch ornamented with rhinestones representing a Maltese cross. Additional

Category

Vintage 1980s Brooches

Christian Lacroix Vintage Iconic Camargue Cross Brooch
Christian Lacroix Vintage Iconic Camargue Cross Brooch

Christian Lacroix Vintage Iconic Camargue Cross Brooch

By Christian Lacroix

Located in Nice, FR

CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage iconic massive textured gold tone brooch featuring a Camargue cross

Category

20th Century French Brooches

Chanel Golden Metal CC Cross Brooch, 1996
Chanel Golden Metal CC Cross Brooch, 1996

Chanel Golden Metal CC Cross Brooch, 1996

By Chanel

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Chanel - (Made in France) Golden metal cc brooch with colored glass paste. 1996 Fall-Winter

Category

1990s French Brooches

Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger Diamond Platinum  Cross Brooch
Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger Diamond Platinum  Cross Brooch

Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger Diamond Platinum Cross Brooch

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York City, NY

Chic diamond and platinum brooch by Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger. It features very high grade round

Category

Vintage 1960s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Christian Lacroix Cross Brooch In Golden Resin.
Christian Lacroix Cross Brooch In Golden Resin.

Christian Lacroix Cross Brooch In Golden Resin.

By Christian Lacroix

Located in Paris, FR

In very good condition, some micro scratches on the front. Made in France. Dimensions: 4.5 x 4 cm Delivered in a non original pouch

Category

1990s French Brooches

Vintage 1994 CHRISTIAN LACROIX Torsade Cross Brooch Pendant Necklace
Vintage 1994 CHRISTIAN LACROIX Torsade Cross Brooch Pendant Necklace

Vintage 1994 CHRISTIAN LACROIX Torsade Cross Brooch Pendant Necklace

By Christian Lacroix

Located in Kingersheim, Alsace

Vintage 1994 CHRISTIAN LACROIX Torsade Cross Brooch Pendant Necklace Measurements: Height : 3.54

Category

20th Century French Pendant Necklaces

TIFFANY, SCHLUMBERGER chic diamond and gold cross brooch.
TIFFANY, SCHLUMBERGER chic diamond and gold cross brooch.

TIFFANY, SCHLUMBERGER chic diamond and gold cross brooch.

By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

An 18 karat yellow gold and diamond brooch. Signed Tiffany and Company, Schlumberger. Designed as

Category

1990s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Elizabeth Locke Gem Gold Maltese Cross Brooch Pendant
Elizabeth Locke Gem Gold Maltese Cross Brooch Pendant

Elizabeth Locke Gem Gold Maltese Cross Brooch Pendant

By Elizabeth Locke

Located in Miami, FL

This unique lapel brooch and pendant depicting a Maltese cross is designed by Elizabeth Locke

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Moonstone, Pearl, Peridot, Tourmaline, Yellow Gold

Chanel Cross Brooch with Costume Pearly Cabochons, 1995
Chanel Cross Brooch with Costume Pearly Cabochons, 1995

Chanel Cross Brooch with Costume Pearly Cabochons, 1995

By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Chanel - (Made in France) Golden metal brooch representing a cross with costume pearly cabochons

Category

20th Century French Brooches

CELINE Cross Brooch in Gilt metal and Pearls
CELINE Cross Brooch in Gilt metal and Pearls

CELINE Cross Brooch in Gilt metal and Pearls

By Celine

Located in Paris, FR

Very beautiful CELINE brooch in the shape of a cross in gilded metal set with mother-of-pearl and

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Chanel Gold CC Peach Brown Crystal Cross Brooch
Chanel Gold CC Peach Brown Crystal Cross Brooch

Chanel Gold CC Peach Brown Crystal Cross Brooch

By Chanel

Located in Pasadena, CA

and shiny -Wear as a brooch or a pendant -In a pristine condition 3046-13441

Category

Early 2000s French Artisan Brooches

Chanel Gilted Metal and Glass Paste Cross Brooch
Chanel Gilted Metal and Glass Paste Cross Brooch

Chanel Gilted Metal and Glass Paste Cross Brooch

By Chanel

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Chanel (Made in France) Gilted metal and glass paste brooch representing a cross. It carry an hook

Category

1990s French Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Chanel Black Boucle Suit with Vintage Cross Brooches
Chanel Black Boucle Suit with Vintage Cross Brooches

Chanel Black Boucle Suit with Vintage Cross Brooches

By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld

Located in Gresham, OR

camellia flower buttons. Includes selection of vintage (mostly Trifari) cross brooches.

Category

Late 20th Century French Skirt Suits

Vintage DIOR Cross Brooch Pendant In Swarovski Rhinestones
Vintage DIOR Cross Brooch Pendant In Swarovski Rhinestones

Vintage DIOR Cross Brooch Pendant In Swarovski Rhinestones

By Christian Dior

Located in Paris, FR

Vintage beautiful CHRISTIAN DIOR brooch set with 7 faceted squared Swarovski rhinestones, encrusted

Category

Late 20th Century French Brooches

Materials

Base Metal

Christian Lacroix Vintage Gold Toned Jewelled Cross Brooch
Christian Lacroix Vintage Gold Toned Jewelled Cross Brooch

Christian Lacroix Vintage Gold Toned Jewelled Cross Brooch

By Christian Lacroix

Located in Nice, FR

CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage gold toned cross embellished with multicolored crystals, glass cabochons

Category

20th Century French Brooches

Chanel Silver CC Peach Grey Crystal Cross Brooch
Chanel Silver CC Peach Grey Crystal Cross Brooch

Chanel Silver CC Peach Grey Crystal Cross Brooch

By Chanel

Located in Pasadena, CA

* Marked 06 * Made in France * Comes with original box -It is approximately 2" x 2". -Very beautiful and shiny -In a pristine condition AB2056-00556

Category

Early 2000s French Artisan Brooches

Pavé Diamond White Enamel Gold Maltese Cross Brooch Pendant
Pavé Diamond White Enamel Gold Maltese Cross Brooch Pendant

Pavé Diamond White Enamel Gold Maltese Cross Brooch Pendant

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Maltese cross clip brooch in 18k yellow gold, white enamel and natural diamonds. Worn as a pendant

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Brooches

Materials

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

Edouard Rambaud Byzantine Dangle Cross Brooch Amber Resin Drop
Edouard Rambaud Byzantine Dangle Cross Brooch Amber Resin Drop

Edouard Rambaud Byzantine Dangle Cross Brooch Amber Resin Drop

By Edouard Rambaud

Located in Atlanta, GA

An exquisite 1980s massive brooch created by French designer Edouard Rambaud, Paris. The piece

Category

Vintage 1980s French Byzantine Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Ruby and White Diamond Cross Brooch Pendant in Platinum
Ruby and White Diamond Cross Brooch Pendant in Platinum

Ruby and White Diamond Cross Brooch Pendant in Platinum

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful ruby round and white diamond round brooch/pendant. Handmade in platinum. Good quality

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Chanel Cross Brooch with Cabochons and Costume Pearls, 2005
Chanel Cross Brooch with Cabochons and Costume Pearls, 2005

Chanel Cross Brooch with Cabochons and Costume Pearls, 2005

By Chanel

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Chanel - (Made in France) Golden metal brooch ornamented with glass paste cabochons and costume

Category

1990s French Brooches

Chanel Silver Tone Multiple Chains and Cross Brooch in Green Resin Bracelet
Chanel Silver Tone Multiple Chains and Cross Brooch in Green Resin Bracelet

Chanel Silver Tone Multiple Chains and Cross Brooch in Green Resin Bracelet

By Chanel

Located in Paris, FR

Beautiful different channels Chanel Bracelet (mesh, ring) in aged silver metal on a cross Brooch

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Chain Bracelets

Materials

Base Metal

Chanel 1970's Goldtone Black Maltese Cross Brooch with Rhinestones
Chanel 1970's Goldtone Black Maltese Cross Brooch with Rhinestones

Chanel 1970's Goldtone Black Maltese Cross Brooch with Rhinestones

By Chanel

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Chanel 1970's Goldtone Black Maltese Brooch Cross with Rhinestones. This piece is in excellent

Category

Vintage 1970s French Brooches

Chanel Cross Brooch with Glass Paste and Costume Pearls, 1994
Chanel Cross Brooch with Glass Paste and Costume Pearls, 1994

Chanel Cross Brooch with Glass Paste and Costume Pearls, 1994

By Chanel

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Chanel - (Made in France) Golden metal brooch with glass paste and costume pearls. 1994 Spring

Category

1990s French Brooches

1980s Vintage Christian Lacroix Gold Tone Baroque Openwork Floral Cross Brooch
1980s Vintage Christian Lacroix Gold Tone Baroque Openwork Floral Cross Brooch

1980s Vintage Christian Lacroix Gold Tone Baroque Openwork Floral Cross Brooch

By Christian Lacroix

Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.

This is an openwork baroque cross pin brooch designed by Christian Lacroix in 1980’s. The piece is

Category

Late 20th Century French Modern Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

David Webb Yellow Sapphire Diamond Gold Platinum Large Maltese Cross Brooch
David Webb Yellow Sapphire Diamond Gold Platinum Large Maltese Cross Brooch

David Webb Yellow Sapphire Diamond Gold Platinum Large Maltese Cross Brooch

By David Webb

Located in New York, NY

Large and impressive 18k yellow gold and platinum brooch by David Webb, depicting a Maltese Cross

Category

20th Century American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, Platinum

Victorian Scottish Silver Celtic Cross Brooch, Sterling Silver and Blue Enamel
Victorian Scottish Silver Celtic Cross Brooch, Sterling Silver and Blue Enamel

Victorian Scottish Silver Celtic Cross Brooch, Sterling Silver and Blue Enamel

Located in NEWARK, GB

kilt pin. It is a large sized brooch, circular in shape with a mounted celtic Cross to the centre. It

Category

Antique 19th Century Scottish Victorian Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

French Edwardian Sapphire Diamond Platinum-Topped 18 Karat Gold Cross Brooch
French Edwardian Sapphire Diamond Platinum-Topped 18 Karat Gold Cross Brooch

French Edwardian Sapphire Diamond Platinum-Topped 18 Karat Gold Cross Brooch

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Small gemmed oval brooch centers a sapphire cross surrounded by rose cut diamonds Sapphires are

Category

Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...

French 1940s 18 Karat Yellow and Rose Gold Lorraine Cross Brooch
French 1940s 18 Karat Yellow and Rose Gold Lorraine Cross Brooch

French 1940s 18 Karat Yellow and Rose Gold Lorraine Cross Brooch

Located in Poitiers, FR

Brooch in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. This antique gold jewel represents a chiseled

Category

Vintage 1940s French Retro Brooches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold

Tiffany & Co. Malachite Yellow Gold Pin Pendant Maltese Cross Brooch Clip
Tiffany & Co. Malachite Yellow Gold Pin Pendant Maltese Cross Brooch Clip

Tiffany & Co. Malachite Yellow Gold Pin Pendant Maltese Cross Brooch Clip

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Colorful and elegant Maltese cross pin/pendant created by Tiffany & Co. in Italy. It is made of 18

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Brooches

Materials

Malachite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Chanel 2008 Burgundy Enamel Cross Brooch Pin w. Faux Pearl Trim
Chanel 2008 Burgundy Enamel Cross Brooch Pin w. Faux Pearl Trim

Chanel 2008 Burgundy Enamel Cross Brooch Pin w. Faux Pearl Trim

By Chanel

Located in New York, NY

c. 2008 Made In France Materials: enamel, gold tone metal and faux pearls Stamped "CHANEL" "MADE IN FRANCE" "08A" Features burgundy, purple and black enamel with pearl border and...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Brooches

Mughal Style Ornate Filigree "Katharina" Cross Brooch By Elizabeth Taylor, 1994
Mughal Style Ornate Filigree "Katharina" Cross Brooch By Elizabeth Taylor, 1994

Mughal Style Ornate Filigree "Katharina" Cross Brooch By Elizabeth Taylor, 1994

Located in McKinney, TX

- Vintage item - Collectible jewelry piece from the '90s - 4" x 3" - Matte gold plated - Faux pearls - Gripoix style emerald green and ruby red-colored glass cabochons - Can b...

Category

1990s American Modern Brooches

Ornate Maltese Cross Brooch With Molded Glass & Rhinestones By Florenza, 1960s
Ornate Maltese Cross Brooch With Molded Glass & Rhinestones By Florenza, 1960s

Ornate Maltese Cross Brooch With Molded Glass & Rhinestones By Florenza, 1960s

By Florenza

Located in McKinney, TX

- Vintage item - 2.25" x 2.25" - Gold plated - Carnival glass cabochons - Purple glass focal cabochon - Crystal rhinestone accents - Attributed to Florenza (unsigned) - Circa ...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Modern Brooches

Ornate Cross Brooch With Ruby Red & Gray Crystals By Capri, 1970s
Ornate Cross Brooch With Ruby Red & Gray Crystals By Capri, 1970s

Ornate Cross Brooch With Ruby Red & Gray Crystals By Capri, 1970s

By Capri

Located in McKinney, TX

- Vintage item - 2.4" x 2.4" - Gold plated - Gray and Ruby red-colored crystals - Clear crystal rhinestone accents - By Capri (signed on verso) - Circa 1970s - Estate acquired...

Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Brooches

Tiffany & Co. 18 Karat Yellow Gold Geometric Cross Brooch or Pendant
Tiffany & Co. 18 Karat Yellow Gold Geometric Cross Brooch or Pendant

Tiffany & Co. 18 Karat Yellow Gold Geometric Cross Brooch or Pendant

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Tiffany & Co. 18 Karat Yellow Gold Geometric Cross Brooch or Pendant This is a very unique piece

Category

Vintage 1970s American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Antique Cross Diamond Silver Gold Brooch
Antique Cross Diamond Silver Gold Brooch

Antique Cross Diamond Silver Gold Brooch

Located in Geneva, CH

Rare Cross Brooch in Rose-cut Diamond mounted in silver and gold. Late 19th Century. Gross weight

Category

Antique Early 1900s Brooches

Dior Golden Metal Cross Pendant Brooch
Dior Golden Metal Cross Pendant Brooch

Dior Golden Metal Cross Pendant Brooch

By Gianfranco Ferré for Christian Dior

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Dior - Golden metal cross brooch ornamented with crystal-colour and black rhinestones. Additional

Category

1990s Brooches

Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Torsade Cross Pendant Brooch
Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Torsade Cross Pendant Brooch

Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Torsade Cross Pendant Brooch

By Christian Lacroix

Located in Kingersheim, Alsace

Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Torsade Cross Pendant Brooch Measurements: Height : 3.54 inches (9 cm

Category

20th Century French Brooches

Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Openwork Textured Gilt Cross Pendant Brooch
Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Openwork Textured Gilt Cross Pendant Brooch

Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Openwork Textured Gilt Cross Pendant Brooch

By Christian Lacroix

Located in Kingersheim, Alsace

Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Openwork Textured Gilt Cross Pendant Brooch Measurements: Height : 3.46

Category

20th Century French Brooches

Chanel brooch spring 1995
Chanel brooch spring 1995

Chanel brooch spring 1995

By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

CHANEL - (Made in France) Golden metal cross brooch with rhinestones and colorful cabochons. 1995

Category

1990s French Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Georgian Pink Topaz & Cannatille Yellow Gold Cross / Brooch
Georgian Pink Topaz & Cannatille Yellow Gold Cross / Brooch

Georgian Pink Topaz & Cannatille Yellow Gold Cross / Brooch

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

High Carat approximately 20K Yellow Gold, Amazing Thread-Cannatille gold-wire work!, ca. 1830. Five of the gemstones are foil backed.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Georgian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Tourmaline, 18k Gold

Angel Skin Coral & Turquoise Maltese Cross Pin Brooch 18k Yellow Gold
Angel Skin Coral & Turquoise Maltese Cross Pin Brooch 18k Yellow Gold

Angel Skin Coral & Turquoise Maltese Cross Pin Brooch 18k Yellow Gold

Located in La Jolla, CA

Angel Skin Coral, Turquoise and Diamond Maltese Cross Pin Brooch in 18k Yellow gold Maltese Cross

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Brooches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Elizabeth Locke Bomarzo 5 Faces Maltese Cross Yellow Gold Brooch Pendant
Elizabeth Locke Bomarzo 5 Faces Maltese Cross Yellow Gold Brooch Pendant

Elizabeth Locke Bomarzo 5 Faces Maltese Cross Yellow Gold Brooch Pendant

By Elizabeth Locke

Located in Southampton, PA

18k Yellow Gold Bomarzo 5 Faces Maltese Cross Brooch Pin Pendant by Elizabeth Locke. The Elizabeth

Category

20th Century American Brooches

Materials

Yellow Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Cross Brooch Pendant
18 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Cross Brooch Pendant

18 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Cross Brooch Pendant

Located in Brisbane City, QLD

A beautifully crafted gold and diamond cross which works both as a pendant and as a brooch. The

Category

20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1980s Butler and Wilson Swarovski Diamond Giant Maltese Cross
1980s Butler and Wilson Swarovski Diamond Giant Maltese Cross

1980s Butler and Wilson Swarovski Diamond Giant Maltese Cross

By Butler & Wilson

Located in London, GB

1980s Butler and Wilson giant Swarovski diamond maltese cross brooch. This is an original

Category

Vintage 1980s British Brooches

Gold Chainmail Pearl Cross Brooch Buckle Metal Evening Belt
Gold Chainmail Pearl Cross Brooch Buckle Metal Evening Belt

Gold Chainmail Pearl Cross Brooch Buckle Metal Evening Belt

Located in San Francisco, CA

studded brooch belt buckle. Good Pre-Owned Condition. Length: 32 in. Width: 2 in. Fits: 32 in. SKU

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Belts

Jose & Maria Barrera Large Jeweled Heraldic Cross with Pearls Brooch
Jose & Maria Barrera Large Jeweled Heraldic Cross with Pearls Brooch

Jose & Maria Barrera Large Jeweled Heraldic Cross with Pearls Brooch

By Jose and Maria Barrera

Located in New York, NY

A rare and stunningly beautiful and regal heraldic Renaissance style cross brooch from the 1980s by

Category

Vintage 1980s American Renaissance Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

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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.