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Cartier Vizantija Emerald Sapphire Ruby Diamond Large Gold Cross Brooch Pendant
Cartier Vizantija Emerald Sapphire Ruby Diamond Large Gold Cross Brooch Pendant

Cartier Vizantija Emerald Sapphire Ruby Diamond Large Gold Cross Brooch Pendant

By Cartier

Located in Southampton, PA

18k Yellow Gold Vizantija Large Cross Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald and Diamond Pendant Brooch by Cartier

Category

20th Century French More Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

CHANEL Cross Rhinestone Brooch
CHANEL Cross Rhinestone Brooch

CHANEL Cross Rhinestone Brooch

By Chanel

Located in Paris, FR

Superb brooch CHANEL House cross-shaped, set with Swarovski rhinestones chopsticks and squares. 4

Category

Early 2000s French Brooches

Materials

Pearl

Chanel Button-Cross Logo Brooch
Chanel Button-Cross Logo Brooch

Chanel Button-Cross Logo Brooch

Located in London, GB

Black metal and velvet button-cross logo brooch featuring a silver-tone logo plaque and a bar pin

Category

2010s French Brooches

Chanel Maltese Cross Pearl Brooch
Chanel Maltese Cross Pearl Brooch

Chanel Maltese Cross Pearl Brooch

By Chanel

Located in London, GB

Crafted from gold-plated metal, this pre-owned, regal brooch from Chanel features flowing faux

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Christian Lacroix Jeweled Cross Pin Brooch
Christian Lacroix Jeweled Cross Pin Brooch

Christian Lacroix Jeweled Cross Pin Brooch

By Christian Lacroix

Located in Atlanta, GA

Elegant Christian Lacroix Paris signed pin brooch. A modernist jeweled cross shape with shiny gilt

Category

Early 2000s French Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Christian Lacroix Vintage Cross Jewelled Brooch
Christian Lacroix Vintage Cross Jewelled Brooch

Christian Lacroix Vintage Cross Jewelled Brooch

By Christian Lacroix

Located in Nice, FR

CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage gold toned cross embellished with clear crystals and faux pearls. Marked

Category

20th Century French Brooches

Vintage BALENCIAGA Byzantine Jewelled Cross Pendant Brooch
Vintage BALENCIAGA Byzantine Jewelled Cross Pendant Brooch

Vintage BALENCIAGA Byzantine Jewelled Cross Pendant Brooch

By Balenciaga

Located in Kingersheim, Alsace

Vintage BALENCIAGA Byzantine Jewelled Cross Pendant Brooch Measurements: Height: 2.48 inches (6.3

Category

20th Century French Brooches

Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Celtic Cross Ball Brooch
Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Celtic Cross Ball Brooch

Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Celtic Cross Ball Brooch

By Christian Lacroix

Located in Kingersheim, Alsace

Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Celtic Cross Ball Brooch Measurements: Height: 3.46 inches (8.8 cm

Category

20th Century French Brooches

Christian Lacroix Enamel Cross Heart Pin Brooch
Christian Lacroix Enamel Cross Heart Pin Brooch

Christian Lacroix Enamel Cross Heart Pin Brooch

By Christian Lacroix

Located in Atlanta, GA

Stunning Christian Lacroix Paris signed pin brooch. Oversized dangling cross, bow and heart shape

Category

Early 2000s French Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Christian Lacroix Purple Jeweled Cross Pin Brooch
Christian Lacroix Purple Jeweled Cross Pin Brooch

Christian Lacroix Purple Jeweled Cross Pin Brooch

By Christian Lacroix

Located in Atlanta, GA

Charming Christian Lacroix Paris signed pin brooch. A jeweled cross shape with gilt metal all

Category

Early 2000s French Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Massive Rhinestone Cross Pendant Brooch
Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Massive Rhinestone Cross Pendant Brooch

Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Massive Rhinestone Cross Pendant Brooch

By Christian Lacroix

Located in Kingersheim, Alsace

Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Massive Rhinestone Cross Pendant Brooch Measurements: Height: 4.92

Category

20th Century French Brooches

Vintage Massive CHANEL Gripoix Cross Mesh Clip Brooch
Vintage Massive CHANEL Gripoix Cross Mesh Clip Brooch

Vintage Massive CHANEL Gripoix Cross Mesh Clip Brooch

By Chanel

Located in Kingersheim, Alsace

Vintage Massive CHANEL Gripoix Cross Mesh Clip Brooch Measurements: Height: 4.29 inches (10.9 cm

Category

Vintage 1970s French Brooches

Antique Rose Cut Diamond Maltese Cross Pendant Brooch
Antique Rose Cut Diamond Maltese Cross Pendant Brooch

Antique Rose Cut Diamond Maltese Cross Pendant Brooch

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1830s This late Georgian – early Victorian era antique Maltese cross is finely crafted in

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Georgian Brooches

Cellini Enameled Yellow Gold Citrine Cross Pendant/Brooch
Cellini Enameled Yellow Gold Citrine Cross Pendant/Brooch

Cellini Enameled Yellow Gold Citrine Cross Pendant/Brooch

By Cellini

Located in Southampton, PA

enamel, this marvelous pendant/brooch from Cellini is made of 18K yellow gold in the compelling form of

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Brooches

Materials

Citrine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1960s Anna Morelli Silver Cross Multi Gemstone Brooch Taxco
1960s Anna Morelli Silver Cross Multi Gemstone Brooch Taxco

1960s Anna Morelli Silver Cross Multi Gemstone Brooch Taxco

By Taxco

Located in Chula Vista, CA

AMBIANIC presents MCM Taxco Mexican Sterling Silver Cross Brooch Multi Gemstone Pin inlaid stones

Category

Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Sterling Silver

90s Chanel Stylised Cross Shaped Gold Disk Brooch
90s Chanel Stylised Cross Shaped Gold Disk Brooch

90s Chanel Stylised Cross Shaped Gold Disk Brooch

By Chanel

Located in London, GB

Classic Chanel in style this vintage 1990s brooch is made up of four discs joined together in black

Category

1990s French Brooches

Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Baroque Cross Heart Openwork Pendant Brooch
Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Baroque Cross Heart Openwork Pendant Brooch

Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Baroque Cross Heart Openwork Pendant Brooch

By Christian Lacroix

Located in Kingersheim, Alsace

Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Baroque Cross Heart Openwork Pendant Brooch Measurements: Height: 2.79

Category

20th Century French Brooches

Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Baroque Cross Cherub Jeweled Pendant Brooch
Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Baroque Cross Cherub Jeweled Pendant Brooch

Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Baroque Cross Cherub Jeweled Pendant Brooch

By Christian Lacroix

Located in Kingersheim, Alsace

Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Baroque Cross Cherub Jeweled Pendant Brooch Measurements: Height: 3 5/8

Category

20th Century French Brooches

Antique Scottish Silver and Enamel Brooch, Celtic Cross, Victorian
Antique Scottish Silver and Enamel Brooch, Celtic Cross, Victorian

Antique Scottish Silver and Enamel Brooch, Celtic Cross, Victorian

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

Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Brooch and Pendant in the Shape of Maltese Cross
Brooch and Pendant in the Shape of Maltese Cross

Brooch and Pendant in the Shape of Maltese Cross

Located in Amsterdam, NL

A Georgian brooch in the shape of a Maltese cross in silver with gold backing and open-set

Category

Antique 1840s British Georgian Brooches

Materials

Citrine, White Diamond, Garnet, Peridot, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, S...

Cellini Enameled Yellow Gold Citrine Cross Pendant or Brooch
Cellini Enameled Yellow Gold Citrine Cross Pendant or Brooch

Cellini Enameled Yellow Gold Citrine Cross Pendant or Brooch

By Cellini

Located in Southampton, PA

enamel, this marvelous pendant/brooch from Cellini is made of 18K yellow gold in the compelling form of

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Brooches

Materials

Citrine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cellini Enameled Yellow Gold Citrine Cross Pendant or Brooch
Cellini Enameled Yellow Gold Citrine Cross Pendant or Brooch

Cellini Enameled Yellow Gold Citrine Cross Pendant or Brooch

By Cellini

Located in Southampton, PA

enamel, this marvelous pendant/brooch from Cellini is made of 18K yellow gold in the compelling form of

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Brooches

Materials

Citrine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Carolyn Pollack Sterling Silver Cross Turquoise Brooch/Pendant #17089
Carolyn Pollack Sterling Silver Cross Turquoise Brooch/Pendant #17089

Carolyn Pollack Sterling Silver Cross Turquoise Brooch/Pendant #17089

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Vintage Carolyn Pollack Sterling Silver Cross Turquoise Brooch/Pendant- This stunning brooch

Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Chanel Brooch with Glass Paste & Rhinestones Representing Cross, 1990s
Chanel Brooch with Glass Paste & Rhinestones Representing Cross, 1990s

Chanel Brooch with Glass Paste & Rhinestones Representing Cross, 1990s

By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Chanel - (Made in France) Golden metal brooch with glass paste and rhinestones representing a cross

Category

20th Century French Brooches

Christian Lacroix Paris Signed Vintage Jeweled Cross Pin Brooch
Christian Lacroix Paris Signed Vintage Jeweled Cross Pin Brooch

Christian Lacroix Paris Signed Vintage Jeweled Cross Pin Brooch

By Christian Lacroix

Located in Atlanta, GA

Lovely vintage Christian Lacroix Paris signed Pin Brooch. Jeweled cross shape with gilt metal all

Category

1990s French Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

1980s Vintage Balenciaga Gold Tone Rope Cross Pin Brooch
1980s Vintage Balenciaga Gold Tone Rope Cross Pin Brooch

1980s Vintage Balenciaga Gold Tone Rope Cross Pin Brooch

By Balenciaga

Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.

This is a rope design vintage brooch designed by Balenciaga in 1980’s. This piece is gold plated

Category

Late 20th Century French Modern Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Agate Rare Scottish Overlapping Crosses Hardstone Gold Brooch, 19th Century
Agate Rare Scottish Overlapping Crosses Hardstone Gold Brooch, 19th Century

Agate Rare Scottish Overlapping Crosses Hardstone Gold Brooch, 19th Century

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

A rare and unusual antique Scottish hardstone brooch of traditional cross shape with patterned

Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Agate, Gold

Chanel Cross Shaped Brooch in Gilded Metal with Red Enamel
Chanel Cross Shaped Brooch in Gilded Metal with Red Enamel

Chanel Cross Shaped Brooch in Gilded Metal with Red Enamel

By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Chanel - Cross-shaped brooch in gilded metal with red enamel, decorated with pearly cabochons

Category

Vintage 1980s French Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal, Enamel

YSL Cross Pendant Brooch with Two Tones of Blue Cabochons
YSL Cross Pendant Brooch with Two Tones of Blue Cabochons

YSL Cross Pendant Brooch with Two Tones of Blue Cabochons

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Paris, FR

Yves Saint Laurent cross pendant brooch, in gilded metal set with deep blue and sky blue cabochons

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Brooches

Materials

Other, Gilt Metal

Christian Lacroix Pin Brooch Pendant oversized Gilt Metal Modernist Cross
Christian Lacroix Pin Brooch Pendant oversized Gilt Metal Modernist Cross

Christian Lacroix Pin Brooch Pendant oversized Gilt Metal Modernist Cross

By Christian Lacroix

Located in Atlanta, GA

CHRISTIAN LACROIX Paris signed Pin Brooch Pendant - Necklace. Oversized couture gilt metal cross

Category

Vintage 1980s French Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

David Webb Platinum Diamond and Pearl Maltese Cross Pendant Brooch
David Webb Platinum Diamond and Pearl Maltese Cross Pendant Brooch

David Webb Platinum Diamond and Pearl Maltese Cross Pendant Brooch

By David Webb

Located in New York, NY

David Webb Platinum, Black and South Sea Baroque Cultured Pearl and Diamond Maltese Cross Pendant

Category

20th Century American Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

1980s Vintage Christian Lacroix Gold Tone Cross Design Pin Brooch
1980s Vintage Christian Lacroix Gold Tone Cross Design Pin Brooch

1980s Vintage Christian Lacroix Gold Tone Cross Design Pin Brooch

By Christian Lacroix

Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.

This is a vintage gold tone cross design pin brooch designed by Christian Lacroix in 1980’s. The

Category

Late 20th Century French Modern Brooches

1980s Vintage Christian Lacroix Gold Tone Openwork Cross Pin Brooch
1980s Vintage Christian Lacroix Gold Tone Openwork Cross Pin Brooch

1980s Vintage Christian Lacroix Gold Tone Openwork Cross Pin Brooch

By Christian Lacroix

Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.

This is an amazing gold tone openwork cross pin brooch designed by Christian Lacroix in 1980’s. The

Category

Late 20th Century French Modern Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Lacroix Vintage Huge Massive Cross Bandage Openwork Brooch Pendant
Christian Lacroix Vintage Huge Massive Cross Bandage Openwork Brooch Pendant

Christian Lacroix Vintage Huge Massive Cross Bandage Openwork Brooch Pendant

By Christian Lacroix

Located in Wokingham, England

Christian Lacroix Vintage Unisex Huge Massive Cross Bandage Openwork Chunky Statement Brooch

Category

Vintage 1980s French Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Lacroix Vintage Huge Massive Cross Bandage Openwork Brooch Pendant
Christian Lacroix Vintage Huge Massive Cross Bandage Openwork Brooch Pendant

Christian Lacroix Vintage Huge Massive Cross Bandage Openwork Brooch Pendant

By Christian Lacroix

Located in Wokingham, England

Christian Lacroix Vintage Unisex Huge Massive Cross Bandage Openwork Chunky Statement Brooch

Category

Vintage 1980s French Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

David Webb Maltese Cross 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Brooch
David Webb Maltese Cross 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Brooch

David Webb Maltese Cross 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Brooch

By David Webb

Located in New York, NY

Vintage David Webb diamond & 18K gold large size brooch/pendant. The shimmering diamonds weigh

Category

20th Century American Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Victorian Diamond, Silver & Gold Maltese Cross Pendant / Brooch
Victorian Diamond, Silver & Gold Maltese Cross Pendant / Brooch

Victorian Diamond, Silver & Gold Maltese Cross Pendant / Brooch

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Amazing Victorian Maltese cross brooch/pendant created in England on the turn of 19-20th century

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Necklace Enhancers

Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co. Gold Diamond Maltese Cross Clip Brooch
Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co. Gold Diamond Maltese Cross Clip Brooch

Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co. Gold Diamond Maltese Cross Clip Brooch

By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Jean Schlumberger's Maltese cross clip brooch created for Tiffany & Co. 18k yellow gold cross

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Chanel Brooch in Gilded Metal Symbolizing Cross Centered with CC Logo
Chanel Brooch in Gilded Metal Symbolizing Cross Centered with CC Logo

Chanel Brooch in Gilded Metal Symbolizing Cross Centered with CC Logo

By Chanel

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Chanel - (Made in France) Brooch in gilded metal symbolizing a cross centered with a cc logo. Fall

Category

1990s French Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Victorian 2.67 Carat Emerald Diamond 18 Karat Gold Cross Pendant Brooch
Victorian 2.67 Carat Emerald Diamond 18 Karat Gold Cross Pendant Brooch

Victorian 2.67 Carat Emerald Diamond 18 Karat Gold Cross Pendant Brooch

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Pendant brooch designed as a cross with ornate pierced scalloped gallery Each arm of cross is set

Category

Antique Early 1900s Victorian Brooches

Materials

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

Cartier Byzantine Multi-Color Gemstone Yellow Gold Medium Cross Pendant Brooch
Cartier Byzantine Multi-Color Gemstone Yellow Gold Medium Cross Pendant Brooch

Cartier Byzantine Multi-Color Gemstone Yellow Gold Medium Cross Pendant Brooch

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

This iconic Cartier medium cross pendant brooch is crafted in 18k yellow gold and set with faceted

Category

1990s French Brooches

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Silver Scottish Agate Garnet Saltire Cross And Crown Pin Brooch
Victorian Silver Scottish Agate Garnet Saltire Cross And Crown Pin Brooch

Victorian Silver Scottish Agate Garnet Saltire Cross And Crown Pin Brooch

Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.

This is a Victorian era Saltire cross and crown pin brooch crafted in silver. Circa 1880. It

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Scottish Victorian Brooches

Materials

Agate, Garnet, Silver

Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger Diamond Clip-Brooch/Pendant, 18K Gold Maltese Cross
Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger Diamond Clip-Brooch/Pendant, 18K Gold Maltese Cross

Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger Diamond Clip-Brooch/Pendant, 18K Gold Maltese Cross

By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.

Located in London, GB

An 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Maltese Cross Pendant/Brooch, Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co

Category

1990s American Retro Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 2.85 Carats Diamond Enamel 14 Karat Gold Cross Pendant Brooch
Victorian 2.85 Carats Diamond Enamel 14 Karat Gold Cross Pendant Brooch

Victorian 2.85 Carats Diamond Enamel 14 Karat Gold Cross Pendant Brooch

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Pendant brooch is designed as a cross belcher set with old European and old mine cut diamonds

Category

Antique 1880s Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Christian Lacroix Vintage Massive Extra Large Huge Cross Openwork Brooch Pendant
Christian Lacroix Vintage Massive Extra Large Huge Cross Openwork Brooch Pendant

Christian Lacroix Vintage Massive Extra Large Huge Cross Openwork Brooch Pendant

By Christian Lacroix

Located in Wokingham, England

Christian Lacroix Vintage Massive Extra Large Huge Cross Openwork Brooch Pendant Gold Tone Very

Category

Vintage 1980s French Classical Roman Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Starburst Cross Pendant Brooch 36 Diamonds
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Starburst Cross Pendant Brooch 36 Diamonds

Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Starburst Cross Pendant Brooch 36 Diamonds

Located in North Hollywood, CA

This Brooch Pendant is set with 36 Diamonds, six of those have an average diameter 3.20mm and the

Category

Vintage 1960s American Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Renaissance Gilt Metal and Enamel Cross Pin Brooch
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Renaissance Gilt Metal and Enamel Cross Pin Brooch

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Renaissance Gilt Metal and Enamel Cross Pin Brooch

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Atlanta, GA

Gorgeous Yves Saint Laurent YSL Paris signed pin brooch. Elegant gilt metal square cross shape

Category

Vintage 1980s French Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Poured glass brooch in the form of a Maltese Cross, Chanel, 1980s
Poured glass brooch in the form of a Maltese Cross, Chanel, 1980s

Poured glass brooch in the form of a Maltese Cross, Chanel, 1980s

By Maison Gripoix for Chanel

Located in Greyabbey, County Down

A distinctive and strong brooch by Chanel, made from poured glass and paste, set in gilded metal

Category

Vintage 1980s French Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

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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.