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Figural Brooch
Figural Brooch

Figural Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Figural Brooch A vintage fiigural diamond brooch Measurements: 1.75" long

Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Brooches

Materials

14k Gold

Art Deco Jelly Belly Figural Brooch
Art Deco Jelly Belly Figural Brooch

Art Deco Jelly Belly Figural Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Charming Art Deco Jelly Belly Figural Brooch from the 1930's. Abstract animal with lucite "belly

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Silver Plate

1940s Textured Brass Scottie Dog Figural Brooch
1940s Textured Brass Scottie Dog Figural Brooch

1940s Textured Brass Scottie Dog Figural Brooch

Located in Milford, DE

This charming 1940s figural brooch features a pair of Scottish Terrier dogs in detailed, textured

Category

Mid-20th Century Retro Brooches

Materials

Brass

Ludwig Müller Style 18kt Gold Diamond Ruby Enamel Figural Brooch
Ludwig Müller Style 18kt Gold Diamond Ruby Enamel Figural Brooch

Ludwig Müller Style 18kt Gold Diamond Ruby Enamel Figural Brooch

Located in Braintree, GB

An 18kt yellow gold figural brooch in the style of Ludwig Müller. The brooch depicts a man in

Category

Vintage 1980s European Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Art Deco Bakelite Figural Brooch
Art Deco Bakelite Figural Brooch

Art Deco Bakelite Figural Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Unusual Art Deco Bakelite Figural Papal Brooch from the 1930's. Hand carved of butterscotch and

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Black Americana Themed Bakelite Figural Brooch
Black Americana Themed Bakelite Figural Brooch

Black Americana Themed Bakelite Figural Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Super unusual and rare, collectible black Americana themed brooch of a young boys face in hand

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Brooches

Asian Inspired Auspicious Gilt Figural Brooch
Asian Inspired Auspicious Gilt Figural Brooch

Asian Inspired Auspicious Gilt Figural Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Art Deco gilt metal auspicious Asian boy figure holds a hand enameled cloisonne gilt decorated vase

Category

Vintage 1940s American Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Vintage gold tone rhinestone cat figural brooch
Vintage gold tone rhinestone cat figural brooch

Vintage gold tone rhinestone cat figural brooch

Located in Palos Hills, IL

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

Category

Vintage 1980s Brooches

Vintage Gilt & Crystal Rhinestone Panther Figural Brooch, 1980s
Vintage Gilt & Crystal Rhinestone Panther Figural Brooch, 1980s

Vintage Gilt & Crystal Rhinestone Panther Figural Brooch, 1980s

Located in McKinney, TX

- Vintage item - 2" x 2" - Gold plated - Clear crystal rhinestone accents - Black enamel detail - Green crystal rhinestone eyes - Circa 1980s - Estate acquired - This item ...

Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Modern Brooches

White Enamel Openwork Flower Figural Brooch By Monet, 1960s
White Enamel Openwork Flower Figural Brooch By Monet, 1960s

White Enamel Openwork Flower Figural Brooch By Monet, 1960s

By Monet

Located in McKinney, TX

- Vintage item - Collectible costume jewelry piece from the mid-century - 3" x 2" - White enameling - Gold plated accents - By Monet (signed on verso) - Circa 1960s - Estate A...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Modern Brooches

Retro Figural Brooch Featuring Cat, Dachshund Dog, Birdhouse and Whimsy
Retro Figural Brooch Featuring Cat, Dachshund Dog, Birdhouse and Whimsy

Retro Figural Brooch Featuring Cat, Dachshund Dog, Birdhouse and Whimsy

Located in Northampton, MA

It's not a just a brooch; it's a story; a narrative. An emerald-eyed cat and a diamond-encrusted

Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Spinel, 18k Gold

Mixed Metal Celestial Woman Figural Brooch By Ultra Craft, 1980s
Mixed Metal Celestial Woman Figural Brooch By Ultra Craft, 1980s

Mixed Metal Celestial Woman Figural Brooch By Ultra Craft, 1980s

Located in McKinney, TX

- Vintage item - 2.75" x 1.5" - Gunmetal and gold tone - Crinkle textured gilt moon, stars and heart - By Ultra Craft (signed on verso) - Circa 1980s - Estate acquired - Good ...

Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Brooches

Watermelon Rivoli Vitrail Crystal Golden Filigree Leaf Figural Brooch, 1950s
Watermelon Rivoli Vitrail Crystal Golden Filigree Leaf Figural Brooch, 1950s

Watermelon Rivoli Vitrail Crystal Golden Filigree Leaf Figural Brooch, 1950s

Located in McKinney, TX

- Vintage item - Measures 2.75" wide - Gold tone - Watermelon Rivoli Vitrail special effect crystals with pink and red accent crystal rhinestones - Filigree detail - Circa 1950s...

Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Modern Brooches

Vintage Gilded Swan Princess Figural Brooch by Erwin Pearl, 1990s
Vintage Gilded Swan Princess Figural Brooch by Erwin Pearl, 1990s

Vintage Gilded Swan Princess Figural Brooch by Erwin Pearl, 1990s

By Erwin Pearl

Located in McKinney, TX

- Vintage item - Measures 2.5" x 2" - Gold plated - Crystal rhinestone accents - Faux pearl accents - By Erwin Pearl (signed on verso) - Circa 1990s - Estate acquired - Excel...

Category

1990s American Modern Brooches

Vintage Gilded Butterfly Figural Brooch with Crystals by Carolee, 1980s
Vintage Gilded Butterfly Figural Brooch with Crystals by Carolee, 1980s

Vintage Gilded Butterfly Figural Brooch with Crystals by Carolee, 1980s

Located in McKinney, TX

- Vintage item - Measures 1.75" x 2" - Gold plated - Crystal rhinestone accents - Faux pearl accent - By Carolee (signed on verso) - Circa 1980s - Estate acquired - Excellent...

Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Brooches

Yellow Gold Glass Ruby Cultured Pearl Figural Brooch - 18k Cameo .14ctw Pin
Yellow Gold Glass Ruby Cultured Pearl Figural Brooch - 18k Cameo .14ctw Pin

Yellow Gold Glass Ruby Cultured Pearl Figural Brooch - 18k Cameo .14ctw Pin

Located in Greensboro, NC

Carats: .14ctw Style: Brooch Fastening Type: Hinged Pin and Trombone Clasp Theme: Figural Measurements

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Coral and Turquoise Lucite Gilded Ram Figural Brooch By Hattie Carnegie, 1960s
Coral and Turquoise Lucite Gilded Ram Figural Brooch By Hattie Carnegie, 1960s

Coral and Turquoise Lucite Gilded Ram Figural Brooch By Hattie Carnegie, 1960s

By Hattie Carnegie

Located in McKinney, TX

- Vintage item - Collectible costume jewelry piece from the mid-century - Extremely rare and hard-to-find piece - 3" tall - Gold plated - Faux turquoise and coral molded lucite ...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Modern Brooches

Gilded Mythical Merhorse Figural Brooch With Faux Jade Belly By Kramer, 1950s
Gilded Mythical Merhorse Figural Brooch With Faux Jade Belly By Kramer, 1950s

Gilded Mythical Merhorse Figural Brooch With Faux Jade Belly By Kramer, 1950s

By Kramer

Located in McKinney, TX

- Vintage item - Collectible costume jewelry piece from the mid-century - Extremely rare, hard to find piece - 2.6" x 2" - Gold plated - Faux jadeite green resin "jelly belly" ...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Modern Brooches

Vintage Silver Crystal Pavé Long Stem Rose Figural Brooch by Nolan Miller, 1990s
Vintage Silver Crystal Pavé Long Stem Rose Figural Brooch by Nolan Miller, 1990s

Vintage Silver Crystal Pavé Long Stem Rose Figural Brooch by Nolan Miller, 1990s

By Nolan Miller

Located in McKinney, TX

- Vintage item - Measures 3" tall - Silver tone - Crystal rhinestone pavé - From "The Glamour Collection" - By Nolan Miller (signed with on verso) - Circa 1990s - Estate acqui...

Category

1990s Thai Modern Brooches

Sterling Silver Taxco Mexico Mayan Face Figural Brooch pin
Sterling Silver Taxco Mexico Mayan Face Figural Brooch pin

Sterling Silver Taxco Mexico Mayan Face Figural Brooch pin

By Taxco

Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA

Los Ballesteros 925 Sterling Silver Taxco Mexico Mayan Face Figural Brooch Pin Sterling Silver

Category

Vintage 1940s Mexican Folk Art Sterling Silver

Materials

Stone, Sterling Silver

Jocelyn Lachance 925 Silver Brooch Lapis Lazuli Mayan Figure
Jocelyn Lachance 925 Silver Brooch Lapis Lazuli Mayan Figure

Jocelyn Lachance 925 Silver Brooch Lapis Lazuli Mayan Figure

Located in Montreal, QC

Jocelyn Lachance silversmith 925 silver Mayan figure brooch with Lapiz Lazuli, pearls, garnet

Category

Early 2000s Canadian Brooches

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Silver

14K Yellow Gold Ruby-Eye Bee Figural Vintage Brooch Pin
14K Yellow Gold Ruby-Eye Bee Figural Vintage Brooch Pin

14K Yellow Gold Ruby-Eye Bee Figural Vintage Brooch Pin

Located in New York, NY

Charming vintage figural brooch crafted in solid 14k yellow gold, designed as a detailed bee with

Category

20th Century Modern Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Bakelite "Cleat" Brooches
Art Deco Bakelite "Cleat" Brooches

Art Deco Bakelite "Cleat" Brooches

Located in New York, NY

Charming figural brooches from the late 1930's of football cleats in navy blue bakelite with cold

Category

Vintage 1930s American Brooches

Victorian Violin Brooch
Victorian Violin Brooch

Victorian Violin Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Wonderful figural brooch from the late 19th Century depicting a 3 dimensional realistic violin

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Brooches

Materials

Gold-filled

Countess Cis Monumental Angel Fish Brooch, France 1950s
Countess Cis Monumental Angel Fish Brooch, France 1950s

Countess Cis Monumental Angel Fish Brooch, France 1950s

By Countess Cis Zoltowska

Located in New York, NY

A rare Countess Cis figural brooch in the form of a large angel fish handset with a myriad of

Category

Vintage 1950s French Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Whimsical Figural Hang Man Crystal Brooch circa 1960
Whimsical Figural Hang Man Crystal Brooch circa 1960

Whimsical Figural Hang Man Crystal Brooch circa 1960

Located in University City, MO

Whimsical figural hang man crystal brooch c 1960 The unique figural brooch is designed with an

Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Artisan Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Craft Jewelry NYC Enamel & Crystal Pear Brooch in Gold Tone
Craft Jewelry NYC Enamel & Crystal Pear Brooch in Gold Tone

Craft Jewelry NYC Enamel & Crystal Pear Brooch in Gold Tone

Located in Milford, DE

-polish gold-tone metal, this figural brooch is topped with a glossy green enameled leaf, making it both

Category

Late 20th Century American Artisan Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Gold Plate, Enamel

Vintage Cherny 18K Gold, Diamond, Emerald & Ruby Figural Bird Brooch
Vintage Cherny 18K Gold, Diamond, Emerald & Ruby Figural Bird Brooch

Vintage Cherny 18K Gold, Diamond, Emerald & Ruby Figural Bird Brooch

By Cherny

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine signed vintage gold and multi-gemstone figural brooch. By Rudi Cherny of the Australian

Category

20th Century Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold

Sterling Crystal Pair of Crown Brooches c 1950
Sterling Crystal Pair of Crown Brooches c 1950

Sterling Crystal Pair of Crown Brooches c 1950

Located in University City, MO

brooches have a rose vermeil finish. The figural brooches are designed with slightly different color

Category

Vintage 1950s American Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver, Vermeil

Vintage Rossi 18K Gold Turquoise & Lapis Lazuli Bird Brooch
Vintage Rossi 18K Gold Turquoise & Lapis Lazuli Bird Brooch

Vintage Rossi 18K Gold Turquoise & Lapis Lazuli Bird Brooch

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage Rossi 18K Yellow Gold Turquoise & Lapis Bird Brooch Circa 1960 A mid-century figural brooch

Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Brooches

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Signed Napier Gold-Plated Patriotic Bear Brooch with American Flag
Signed Napier Gold-Plated Patriotic Bear Brooch with American Flag

Signed Napier Gold-Plated Patriotic Bear Brooch with American Flag

Located in Milford, DE

whimsical design. A standout piece of figural costume jewelry, this brooch is a charming expression of

Category

Late 20th Century American Artisan Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Polish Amber and Sterling Silver Ladybug Insect Brooch
Polish Amber and Sterling Silver Ladybug Insect Brooch

Polish Amber and Sterling Silver Ladybug Insect Brooch

Located in Milford, DE

Poland Style: Vintage-inspired figural brooch Period: Late 20th Century Size: Approximately 1 inch in

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Artisan Brooches

Materials

Amber, Sterling Silver

Antique William Spratling Mexican Gilt Sterling Silver Bow or Ribbon Brooch
Antique William Spratling Mexican Gilt Sterling Silver Bow or Ribbon Brooch

Antique William Spratling Mexican Gilt Sterling Silver Bow or Ribbon Brooch

By William Spratling

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine Mexican vermeil figural brooch. By William Spratling. In gilt sterling silver. In the

Category

Mid-20th Century Mexican Retro Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Signed Damiani 18k Gold & Diamond Crab Shaped Brooch or Pin
Signed Damiani 18k Gold & Diamond Crab Shaped Brooch or Pin

Signed Damiani 18k Gold & Diamond Crab Shaped Brooch or Pin

By Damiani

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine signed 18K gold & diamond figural brooch or pin. By Damiani, the renowned Italian jewelers

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Mauboussin Place Vendome Lantern Clip
Mauboussin Place Vendome Lantern Clip

Mauboussin Place Vendome Lantern Clip

By Mauboussin

Located in New York, NY

(closest to sign) ,but, does not significantly change the look of this charming figural brooch. 1 3/8" x 1

Category

20th Century French Retro Brooches

Materials

18k Gold

Line Vautrin 1940s Art Deco Articulated Gilt Bronze Seahorse Brooch
Line Vautrin 1940s Art Deco Articulated Gilt Bronze Seahorse Brooch

Line Vautrin 1940s Art Deco Articulated Gilt Bronze Seahorse Brooch

By Line Vautrin

Located in University City, MO

rare figural brooch is designed with a stylized gilt bronze seahorse figure. Suspended from a dangling

Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Bronze, Gilt Metal

Vintage VERO Enamel Birthday Bear Brooch 100th Celebration Cake Pin
Vintage VERO Enamel Birthday Bear Brooch 100th Celebration Cake Pin

Vintage VERO Enamel Birthday Bear Brooch 100th Celebration Cake Pin

Located in Milford, DE

maintains excellent enamel integrity. A perfect gift for collectors of vintage figural brooches, lovers of

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Retro Brooches

Materials

Enamel

Tsavorite and Diamond Vintage Bee Brooch in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Tsavorite and Diamond Vintage Bee Brooch in 18 Karat Yellow Gold

Tsavorite and Diamond Vintage Bee Brooch in 18 Karat Yellow Gold

Located in Tampa, FL

, giving the piece a lifelike presence. A wonderful jewel for collectors who appreciate figural brooches

Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tsavorite Garnet (Approx 3.60ct) W/ Yellow Diamond & Ruby Frog Brooch
Tsavorite Garnet (Approx 3.60ct) W/ Yellow Diamond & Ruby Frog Brooch

Tsavorite Garnet (Approx 3.60ct) W/ Yellow Diamond & Ruby Frog Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Carats Ruby Placement: Eye Jewelry Type: Brooch Jewelry Style: Figural Brooch, Vintage Statement Brooch

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Yellow Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pink Sapphire and Diamond Vintage Bee Brooch in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Pink Sapphire and Diamond Vintage Bee Brooch in 18 Karat Yellow Gold

Pink Sapphire and Diamond Vintage Bee Brooch in 18 Karat Yellow Gold

Located in Tampa, FL

lifelike presence. A wonderful jewel for collectors who appreciate figural brooches, gemstone color, and

Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Sapphire and Diamond Vintage Bee Brooch in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Yellow Sapphire and Diamond Vintage Bee Brooch in 18 Karat Yellow Gold

Yellow Sapphire and Diamond Vintage Bee Brooch in 18 Karat Yellow Gold

Located in Tampa, FL

lifelike presence. A wonderful jewel for collectors who appreciate figural brooches, gemstone color, and

Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Summer Bakelite Wardrobe, 1930s
Summer Bakelite Wardrobe, 1930s

Summer Bakelite Wardrobe, 1930s

Located in New York, NY

Charming selection of bakelite figural brooches with different treatments and techniques. All hand

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Brooches

Vintage Kramer Floral Brooch with Ruby Rhinestones, Signed, circa 1940s
Vintage Kramer Floral Brooch with Ruby Rhinestones, Signed, circa 1940s

Vintage Kramer Floral Brooch with Ruby Rhinestones, Signed, circa 1940s

By Kramer of New York

Located in McKinney, TX

This beautiful vintage floral figural brooch is by iconic costume jewelry brand Kramer Jewelry

Category

Vintage 1940s American Modern Brooches

0.14Ct Diamond And Ruby, 18k Yellow Gold Accordion Brooch - Vintage Circa 1950
0.14Ct Diamond And Ruby, 18k Yellow Gold Accordion Brooch - Vintage Circa 1950

0.14Ct Diamond And Ruby, 18k Yellow Gold Accordion Brooch - Vintage Circa 1950

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

in 18k yellow gold. The brooch has been modelled in the form of a simplified seated figure dressed

Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Charming Art Deco Figural Clip Brooches
Charming Art Deco Figural Clip Brooches

Charming Art Deco Figural Clip Brooches

Located in New York, NY

Charming Art Deco clip brooches depicting a couple "speaking no evil and seeing no evil". Cold

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Vintage Pakula Figural Couple Brooches 1950s
Vintage Pakula Figural Couple Brooches 1950s

Vintage Pakula Figural Couple Brooches 1950s

Located in Wilmslow, GB

Vintage Pakula Figural Couple Brooches. A fabulous pair of figurals that will never fail to wow

Category

Vintage 1950s Brooches

Vintage figural zebra plastic designer brooch
Vintage figural zebra plastic designer brooch

Vintage figural zebra plastic designer brooch

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • unsigned • resin / plastic • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION

Category

Vintage 1980s Brooches

Vintage figural fashion plastic designer brooch
Vintage figural fashion plastic designer brooch

Vintage figural fashion plastic designer brooch

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • unsigned • resin / plastic • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION

Category

Vintage 1980s Brooches

Vintage gold rhinestones bike figural designer brooch
Vintage gold rhinestones bike figural designer brooch

Vintage gold rhinestones bike figural designer brooch

Located in Palos Hills, IL

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

Category

Vintage 1980s Brooches

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Figural Brooches For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a broad range of figural brooches for sale on 1stDibs. All of the items for sale were constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Silver. Find a collection of 298 vintage versions or 3 modern creations for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and pieces in stock date back to the 19th Century while others were produced as recently as the 21st Century. The designs in our inventory of figural brooches bearing Modern or Art Deco hallmarks are very popular. Nolan Miller, Trifari and Tiffany & Co. each produced beautiful examples of these items that are worth considering. While most can agree that any pick from our collection easily elevates most outfits, but the choice of Diamond versions from the 26 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. There are many round cut, cabochon and mixed cut figural brooches for sale. There aren’t many items for men in our collection of figural brooches, as most of the options available are for women.

How Much are Figural Brooches?

On average, figural brooches at 1stDibs sell for $249, while they’re typically $69 on the low end and $22,500 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.