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0.90 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond and 18K Gold & Platinum Feathered Fan Brooch
0.90 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond and 18K Gold & Platinum Feathered Fan Brooch

0.90 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond and 18K Gold & Platinum Feathered Fan Brooch

Located in Chevy Chase, MD

A gorgeous Late 20th Century Diamond feathered fan brooch! The platinum base is set with 18 round

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Revival Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Vintage YSL Gold Tone with Blue Sapphire Crystals Fan Brooch Circa 1990s
Vintage YSL Gold Tone with Blue Sapphire Crystals Fan Brooch Circa 1990s

Vintage YSL Gold Tone with Blue Sapphire Crystals Fan Brooch Circa 1990s

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in New York, NY

Vintage YSL Gold Tone with Blue Sapphire Crystals Fan Brooch. Spectacular. For those who enjoy

Category

Vintage 1980s French Artist Brooches

Materials

Mixed Metal

Vintage CIRO Green Rhinestone Fan Brooch and Earring Set
Vintage CIRO Green Rhinestone Fan Brooch and Earring Set

Vintage CIRO Green Rhinestone Fan Brooch and Earring Set

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage CIRO Green Rhinestone fan Brooch and Earring set, Signed PAT PEND Clip On, 1950s Costume

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Artisan Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Crystal, Gold Plate

Retro 14K Yellow Gold Diamond and Ruby Fan Brooch/Pin
Retro 14K Yellow Gold Diamond and Ruby Fan Brooch/Pin

Retro 14K Yellow Gold Diamond and Ruby Fan Brooch/Pin

Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY

A dazzling display of Retro elegance, this 14K yellow gold brooch is designed in a radiant fan

Category

Vintage 1940s Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Retro Fluted Swirl Ribbon Floral Fan Brooch 18k Yellow Gold
Retro Fluted Swirl Ribbon Floral Fan Brooch 18k Yellow Gold

Retro Fluted Swirl Ribbon Floral Fan Brooch 18k Yellow Gold

Located in beverly hills, CA

spokes fanned out on multiple levels, this Retro brooch exudes grace and sophistication. Its canted

Category

Vintage 1940s Retro Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Mid-Century Fan Vintage Brooch 1950th
Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Mid-Century Fan Vintage Brooch 1950th

Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Mid-Century Fan Vintage Brooch 1950th

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

Vintage Cartier Mid-Century Fan Brooch, crafted in 14K yellow gold and hailing from the 1950s. Bearing the

Category

Mid-20th Century French Retro Brooches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage gold rhinestone fan designer runway brooch
Vintage gold rhinestone fan designer runway brooch

Vintage gold rhinestone fan designer runway brooch

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with rhinestones • vintage designer runway brooch MEASUREMENTS

Category

Vintage 1980s Brooches

Retro Gold, Aquamarine, and Ruby Fan-Shaped Clip Brooch
Retro Gold, Aquamarine, and Ruby Fan-Shaped Clip Brooch

Retro Gold, Aquamarine, and Ruby Fan-Shaped Clip Brooch

Located in New York, NY

A Retro gold clip brooch of scrolled, fan-shaped design set with a large central aquamarine framed

Category

Vintage 1940s Retro Brooches

Materials

Aquamarine, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold

Christian Lacroix Vintage Huge Skull White Crystals Logo Fan Flower Brooch
Christian Lacroix Vintage Huge Skull White Crystals Logo Fan Flower Brooch

Christian Lacroix Vintage Huge Skull White Crystals Logo Fan Flower Brooch

By Christian Lacroix

Located in Wokingham, England

Christian Lacroix Vintage Unisex Huge Large White Enamel Milky Sparkling Crystals Logo Skull Fan

Category

Vintage 1980s French Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Silver Plate

Victorian 10k Gold Brooch with Seed Pearls, Fan Design, Circa 1860s
Victorian 10k Gold Brooch with Seed Pearls, Fan Design, Circa 1860s

Victorian 10k Gold Brooch with Seed Pearls, Fan Design, Circa 1860s

Located in Wallkill, NY

Stunning Victorian 10K Gold Brooch or Pendent Seed pearl detailing Fan Design with dangle ball

Category

Antique 1860s Unknown Victorian Brooches

Materials

Pearl, 10k Gold, Gold

Christian Dior GROSSE 1958 Vintage Gold Triangle Fan Swirl Twist Spiral Brooch
Christian Dior GROSSE 1958 Vintage Gold Triangle Fan Swirl Twist Spiral Brooch

Christian Dior GROSSE 1958 Vintage Gold Triangle Fan Swirl Twist Spiral Brooch

By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior

Located in Wokingham, England

Christian Dior GROSSE 1958 Vintage Unisex Fan Triangle Swirl Twist Spiral Chunky Modernist Elegant

Category

Vintage 1950s German Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Platinum 1940's Old Cut, Baguette Fan Style Double Clip Brooch
Platinum 1940's Old Cut, Baguette Fan Style Double Clip Brooch

Platinum 1940's Old Cut, Baguette Fan Style Double Clip Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Spectacular diamond brooches that create a wonderful double clip. First created by the fine-jewelry

Category

20th Century American Modern Brooches

Materials

Platinum

1950's Retro Ruby Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Fan Style Brooch Pin
1950's Retro Ruby Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Fan Style Brooch Pin

1950's Retro Ruby Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Fan Style Brooch Pin

Located in Boca Raton, FL

This striking Retro-era brooch is crafted in 14K yellow gold and designed in an elegant fan motif

Category

Vintage 1950s Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Fan-Shaped Floral Emerald and Diamond Brooch in 18 Karat Gold GIA Certified
Fan-Shaped Floral Emerald and Diamond Brooch in 18 Karat Gold GIA Certified

Fan-Shaped Floral Emerald and Diamond Brooch in 18 Karat Gold GIA Certified

By Tsarina Jewels

Located in Bangkok, TH

Stunning Fan-shaped brooch inspired by floral motifs of nature. Classical style is always wonderful

Category

2010s Thai Russian Empire Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold

Vintage Art Deco Fan Double Dress Clip 1930s
Vintage Art Deco Fan Double Dress Clip 1930s

Vintage Art Deco Fan Double Dress Clip 1930s

Located in Wilmslow, GB

A Vintage fan double dress clip from the 1930s. Wear as a brooch or as a pair of dress clips. An

Category

Vintage 1930s Brooches

Fan Palm Leaf Pin with Matte Rhodium Finish
Fan Palm Leaf Pin with Matte Rhodium Finish

Fan Palm Leaf Pin with Matte Rhodium Finish

By Tateossian

Located in Fulham business exchange, London

Fan Palm Leaf pin with matte rhodium finish Conveying the texture and shape of a palm leaf set in

Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Brooches

Materials

Rhodium

Pennino Pink Gold Vermeil Retro Brooch
Pennino Pink Gold Vermeil Retro Brooch

Pennino Pink Gold Vermeil Retro Brooch

By Pennino Jewelry

Located in New York, NY

Pennino Pink Gold Vermeil Retro Fan Shaped Brooch from the 1940's in sterling. Pave accented

Category

Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Vermeil, Sterling Silver

DeRosa  Art Deco Lapel Clip Brooch
DeRosa  Art Deco Lapel Clip Brooch

DeRosa Art Deco Lapel Clip Brooch

By Ralph DeRosa

Located in New York, NY

Ralph Derosa intricate Art Deco fan shape lapel clip brooch composed of faux sapphire baguettes

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate, Base Metal, Brass, Gilt Metal

TIFFANY & Co. 14kt gold Retro double - clip brooch
TIFFANY & Co. 14kt gold Retro double - clip brooch

TIFFANY & Co. 14kt gold Retro double - clip brooch

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Braintree, GB

design. Made in Circa 1940s. Signed Tiffany & Co. with 14kt gold mark. This brooch features fan-like

Category

Vintage 1940s American Brooches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold

Opal Pink Sapphire Rose Cut Diamond Antique Victorian Brooch
Opal Pink Sapphire Rose Cut Diamond Antique Victorian Brooch

Opal Pink Sapphire Rose Cut Diamond Antique Victorian Brooch

Located in New York, NY

A spectacular antique fan motif brooch with 16 extraordinary pear shape cabochon cut Opals, 23

Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, Silver, Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Diamond Carved Moonstone 14 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Baby Bar Brooch
Victorian Diamond Carved Moonstone 14 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Baby Bar Brooch

Victorian Diamond Carved Moonstone 14 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Baby Bar Brooch

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Designed as a fanning bar style brooch centering a baby head wearing a bonnet and bow Face is

Category

Antique 1880s Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

French Antique Art Deco 18K Yellow Gold and Platinum Diamond Openwork Bow Brooch
French Antique Art Deco 18K Yellow Gold and Platinum Diamond Openwork Bow Brooch

French Antique Art Deco 18K Yellow Gold and Platinum Diamond Openwork Bow Brooch

Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB

fire. From the centre, the brooch fans out, creating the classic bow shape, the brooch uses openwork to

Category

Vintage 1910s Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Cartier Fanned Ribbon Earring & Brooch Pin Set
Cartier Fanned Ribbon Earring & Brooch Pin Set

Cartier Fanned Ribbon Earring & Brooch Pin Set

By Cartier

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

From the House of Cartier, this whimsical Retro brooch and earring set showcases elegant fanned

Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Modern Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Vintage Tiffany & Co. Sculpted Fan Earrings and Brooch Set
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Sculpted Fan Earrings and Brooch Set

Vintage Tiffany & Co. Sculpted Fan Earrings and Brooch Set

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Discover the timeless elegance of this Tiffany & Co. matching brooch and clip-on earring set

Category

Mid-20th Century American Retro Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Demi Parure Fans Earrings and Brooch Silver Enamel Original Box
Antique Demi Parure Fans Earrings and Brooch Silver Enamel Original Box

Antique Demi Parure Fans Earrings and Brooch Silver Enamel Original Box

Located in Munich, Bavaria

This unusual demi parure in its original box comprises a pair of dangling earrings and a brooch in

Category

Antique 1880s European Dangle Earrings

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Victorian Diamond Pearl Enamel 18K Gold Antique Fan Dog Locket Pendant Brooch
Victorian Diamond Pearl Enamel 18K Gold Antique Fan Dog Locket Pendant Brooch

Victorian Diamond Pearl Enamel 18K Gold Antique Fan Dog Locket Pendant Brooch

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Designed as a highly rendered fan suspending from optional filigree bale Fan is deigned with

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Stunning "Retro" Period Tiffany & Co. Brooch with GIA Certified Diamond
Stunning "Retro" Period Tiffany & Co. Brooch with GIA Certified Diamond

Stunning "Retro" Period Tiffany & Co. Brooch with GIA Certified Diamond

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Sarasota, FL

Yellow Gold circa 1950's Retro period Tiffany & Co Fan Brooch with GIA certified K color VS1

Category

Mid-20th Century Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Retro Diamond Gold Fan Brooch
Retro Diamond Gold Fan Brooch

Retro Diamond Gold Fan Brooch

Located in Southampton, NY

Large Japanese Fan design Retro gold and diamond brooch.

Category

Vintage 1940s French Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Victorian Rutilated Quartz Fan Brooch
Victorian Rutilated Quartz Fan Brooch

Victorian Rutilated Quartz Fan Brooch

Located in New York, NY

quite often in Victorian period, the 'fan'-shaped brooch was created. Set in high karat yellow gold (15k

Category

Antique 1850s British Victorian Brooches

Materials

Quartz, 15k Gold

Vintage ORA Fan Brooch and Earrings set
Vintage ORA Fan Brooch and Earrings set

Vintage ORA Fan Brooch and Earrings set

Located in Austin, TX

Period: 1950 Hallmark: ORA Condition: perfect Dimensions: brooch H 2.2 Inch, earrings H 1 Inch

Category

Vintage 1950s Brooches

Tiffany & Co. Yellow Gold Sea Fan Brooch
Tiffany & Co. Yellow Gold Sea Fan Brooch

Tiffany & Co. Yellow Gold Sea Fan Brooch

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Naples, FL

We are pleased to offer this Tiffany & Co. 18k yellow gold brooch. Absolutely stunning piece. This

Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Robert Sorrell Multi-Color Acrostic Dearest Fan Brooch
Robert Sorrell Multi-Color Acrostic Dearest Fan Brooch

Robert Sorrell Multi-Color Acrostic Dearest Fan Brooch

By Robert Sorrell

Located in New York, NY

spelled out loving words. This brooch has a fan design and spells out the word “dearest.” The crystals

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches

Seaman Schepps Large Iolite Amethyst Gold Fan Brooch Set
Seaman Schepps Large Iolite Amethyst Gold Fan Brooch Set

Seaman Schepps Large Iolite Amethyst Gold Fan Brooch Set

By Seaman Schepps

Located in Lambertville, NJ

A pair of 18k white gold brooches set with iolite and amethyst. Each brooch measures 56mm x 44mm

Category

20th Century American Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Iolite, 18k Gold

Vintage Massive KARL LAGERFELD KL Logo Iconic Fan Pearl Drop Brooch
Vintage Massive KARL LAGERFELD KL Logo Iconic Fan Pearl Drop Brooch

Vintage Massive KARL LAGERFELD KL Logo Iconic Fan Pearl Drop Brooch

By Karl Lagerfeld

Located in Kingersheim, Alsace

Vintage Massive KARL LAGERFELD KL Logo Iconic Fan Pearl Drop Brooch Measurements: Height: 4.13

Category

20th Century French Brooches

Art Deco Moonstone Fan 18 Carat Gold circa 1920 Brooch
Art Deco Moonstone Fan 18 Carat Gold circa 1920 Brooch

Art Deco Moonstone Fan 18 Carat Gold circa 1920 Brooch

Located in Lancaster , GB

This beautiful Moonstone fan brooch is from the Art Deco period, Circa 1920. The fabulous piece is

Category

Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Moonstone, 18k Gold

Vintage MOSCHINO Orange Scallop Fan Shell Novelty Brooch
Vintage MOSCHINO Orange Scallop Fan Shell Novelty Brooch

Vintage MOSCHINO Orange Scallop Fan Shell Novelty Brooch

By Moschino Cheap and Chic

Located in Kingersheim, Alsace

Vintage MOSCHINO Orange Scallop Fan Shell Novelty Brooch Measurements: Height: 2.63 inches (6.7

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Brooches

Vintage 1996 KARL LAGERFELD Iconic Fan Medallion Brooch
Vintage 1996 KARL LAGERFELD Iconic Fan Medallion Brooch

Vintage 1996 KARL LAGERFELD Iconic Fan Medallion Brooch

By Karl Lagerfeld

Located in Kingersheim, Alsace

Vintage 1996 KARL LAGERFELD Iconic Fan Medallion Brooch Measurements: Height: 7/8 inch Width: 2 1

Category

20th Century French Brooches

Vintage Massive Iconic KARL LAGERFELD KL Logo Fan Medallion Brooch
Vintage Massive Iconic KARL LAGERFELD KL Logo Fan Medallion Brooch

Vintage Massive Iconic KARL LAGERFELD KL Logo Fan Medallion Brooch

By Karl Lagerfeld

Located in Kingersheim, Alsace

Vintage Massive Iconic KARL LAGERFELD KL Logo Fan Medallion Brooch Measurements: Height: 3.38

Category

20th Century French Brooches

Vintage KARL LAGERFELD "Quoi de 9 Karl?" Iconic Fan Pearl Drop Brooch
Vintage KARL LAGERFELD "Quoi de 9 Karl?" Iconic Fan Pearl Drop Brooch

Vintage KARL LAGERFELD "Quoi de 9 Karl?" Iconic Fan Pearl Drop Brooch

By Karl Lagerfeld

Located in Kingersheim, Alsace

Vintage KARL LAGERFELD "Quoi de 9 Karl?" Iconic Fan Pearl Drop Brooch Measurements: Height: 3.46

Category

20th Century French Brooches

Rare Margot de Taxco Mask and Fan Sterling and enamel duette brooch

Rare Margot de Taxco Mask and Fan Sterling and enamel duette brooch

By Margot De Taxco

Located in San Francisco, CA

Rare Margot enamel on sterling mask and fan duette brooch. Each brooch can be worn separately

Category

Vintage 1940s Brooches

Art Nouveau Openwork Brooch with Diamonds & Natural Pearls, English circa 1890
Art Nouveau Openwork Brooch with Diamonds & Natural Pearls, English circa 1890

Art Nouveau Openwork Brooch with Diamonds & Natural Pearls, English circa 1890

Located in London, GB

Fan shaped brooch from the Art Nouveau period in platinum and 18 carat yellow gold. The openwork

Category

Antique 1890s British Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum, Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian circa 1850, 5.00 Ct Diamond Floral Corsage Brooch En Pampille
Antique Victorian circa 1850, 5.00 Ct Diamond Floral Corsage Brooch En Pampille

Antique Victorian circa 1850, 5.00 Ct Diamond Floral Corsage Brooch En Pampille

Located in Berlin, Berlin

the wearer moved, be that to dance or simply to fan herself. The brooch is set with a total of 5.00

Category

Antique 1850s Unknown Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver

Vintage Iconic KARL LAGERFELD KL Logo Fan Pearl Drop Brooch
Vintage Iconic KARL LAGERFELD KL Logo Fan Pearl Drop Brooch

Vintage Iconic KARL LAGERFELD KL Logo Fan Pearl Drop Brooch

By Karl Lagerfeld

Located in Kingersheim, Alsace

Vintage Iconic KARL LAGERFELD KL Logo Fan Pearl Drop Brooch Measurements: Height: 3.07 inches (7.8

Category

20th Century French Dangle Earrings

French Diamond Ruby and Gold Fan Brooch
French Diamond Ruby and Gold Fan Brooch

French Diamond Ruby and Gold Fan Brooch

Located in Amsterdam, NL

An 18 carat gold whymsical fan brooch with a ribbed fabric set with six carré cut rubies and four

Category

Vintage 1960s French Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

Seaman Schepps Carnelian and Gold Fan Brooch
Seaman Schepps Carnelian and Gold Fan Brooch

Seaman Schepps Carnelian and Gold Fan Brooch

By Seaman Schepps

Located in New York, NY

An 18 karat yellow gold and carnelian Fan brooch. Seaman Schepps. Designed as a carved carnelian

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches

Materials

Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

CHRISTIAN DIOR Vintage Gold Tone Jewelled Fan Brooch
CHRISTIAN DIOR Vintage Gold Tone Jewelled Fan Brooch

CHRISTIAN DIOR Vintage Gold Tone Jewelled Fan Brooch

By Christian Dior

Located in Nice, FR

CHRISTIAN DIOR vintage gold tone fan brooch embellished with citrine crystals. Embossed DIOR ©

Category

20th Century German Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Sterlé Paris Diamond and Platinum Fan Brooch
Sterlé Paris Diamond and Platinum Fan Brooch

Sterlé Paris Diamond and Platinum Fan Brooch

By Pierre Sterlé

Located in New York, NY

A French Mid-Century diamond and platinum brooch by Pierre Sterlé. This brooch features a stylized

Category

Mid-20th Century French Brooches

Materials

Diamond

Victorian Gold and Scottish Agate Fan Brooch/Pendant
Victorian Gold and Scottish Agate Fan Brooch/Pendant

Victorian Gold and Scottish Agate Fan Brooch/Pendant

Located in New York, NY

An antique Scottish agate, seed pearl and gold brooch in the shape of a fan, with pendant bale, in

Category

Antique 1870s British Victorian Brooches

Materials

Agate, Pearl, 15k Gold

Seaman Schepps Iolite Amethyst Fan Brooch and Earrings
Seaman Schepps Iolite Amethyst Fan Brooch and Earrings

Seaman Schepps Iolite Amethyst Fan Brooch and Earrings

By Seaman Schepps

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Seaman Schepps 18k white gold fan shaped brooch and earring three piece set. Art Deco inspiration

Category

2010s American Modern Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Iolite, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

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Fan Brooch For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the fan brooch you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold, this item was constructed with great care. You can easily find a 28 antique edition and 5 modern creations to choose from as well. If you’re looking for a fan brooch from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 19th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. Creating a fan brooch has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Seaman Schepps, Tiffany & Co. and Cartier are consistently popular. While most can agree that any fan brooch from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a Diamond version from the 13 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also emerald cut and pear cut versions for sale. If you’re browsing our inventory for a fan brooch, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a Fan Brooch?

The price for a fan brooch starts at $177 and tops out at $21,500 with these brooches, on average, selling for $1,375.

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.