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Micro Mosaic Brooch
Micro Mosaic Brooch

Micro Mosaic Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Micro Mosaic Brooch A circular micro mosaic brooch depicting a figure standing with a flute

Category

Antique Early 1900s Unknown Brooches

Materials

14k Gold

Trifari Figural Bugs on Leaf Suite
Trifari Figural Bugs on Leaf Suite

Trifari Figural Bugs on Leaf Suite

By Trifari

Located in New York, NY

Trifari Figural Bugs on Leaf Suite from the 1960's. Brushed gilt Florentine finish with applied

Category

Vintage 1960s American Artisan Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

French Art Deco Figural Hat Pins
French Art Deco Figural Hat Pins

French Art Deco Figural Hat Pins

Located in New York, NY

Pair of Unusual French Art Deco Figural Hat Pins from the 1920's. One depicts a young girl, the

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Silver Plate

Art Deco Grecian Revival Figural Clip, Authentic Arts
Art Deco Grecian Revival Figural Clip, Authentic Arts

Art Deco Grecian Revival Figural Clip, Authentic Arts

Located in New York, NY

Art Deco Grecian Revival Figural Clip by Authentic Arts from the 1930's. Gilt metal classical

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Vintage 14K Gold & Ruby Figural Sand Piper Stickpin
Vintage 14K Gold & Ruby Figural Sand Piper Stickpin

Vintage 14K Gold & Ruby Figural Sand Piper Stickpin

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine vintage gold stickpin. In 14 karat yellow gold with ruby eyes. In the form of an sand piper. Marked to the reverse of the owl. Simply a wonderful stickpin! Date: 20th Ce...

Category

20th Century Retro Brooches

Materials

Ruby, 14k Gold

Victorian French Circus Poodle Brooch
Victorian French Circus Poodle Brooch

Victorian French Circus Poodle Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Unusual figural sterling brooch from 19th Century France. Extraordinary lifelike detailing in 3

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Vintage Bakelite Butterscotch Carved Hand Brooch
Vintage Bakelite Butterscotch Carved Hand Brooch

Vintage Bakelite Butterscotch Carved Hand Brooch

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

, figural Bakelite brooches like this one were popular in the 1930s and 1940s, reflecting the era’s love for

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Brooches

Antique Edwardian Figural Platinum & 14k Gold Wishbones Stickpin
Antique Edwardian Figural Platinum & 14k Gold Wishbones Stickpin

Antique Edwardian Figural Platinum & 14k Gold Wishbones Stickpin

Located in Philadelphia, PA

towards connectedness, good fortune, and future prosperity. Simply a wonderful antique figural stickpin

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Brooches

Materials

14k Gold, Platinum

Vintage 10K Gold & Pearl Figural Crab Stick Pin
Vintage 10K Gold & Pearl Figural Crab Stick Pin

Vintage 10K Gold & Pearl Figural Crab Stick Pin

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine vintage figural stick pin. In 10 karat yellow gold. In the form of a red crab holding a

Category

20th Century Retro Brooches

Materials

Pearl, 10k Gold

Jadeite, Enamel and Diamond Figural Jabot Pin
Jadeite, Enamel and Diamond Figural Jabot Pin

Jadeite, Enamel and Diamond Figural Jabot Pin

Located in New York, NY

Chinoiserie motif, the top finial with a carved jadeite plaque depicting Confucius and the lower decorated with a leaf and fruit motif, accented by black enamel and tiny rose-cut dia...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, Enamel, Platinum

Antique 18K Gold Figural Hound Dog Head Stickpin
Antique 18K Gold Figural Hound Dog Head Stickpin

Antique 18K Gold Figural Hound Dog Head Stickpin

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine antique gold stickpin. In 18 karat yellow gold (with a 10k pin stem). In the form of a scent hound dog (possibly a beagle, coonhound, or foxhound) in profile. Simply a wond...

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooches

Materials

18k Gold

Vintage Modernist 14k White Gold Multigemstone Bird Brooch
Vintage Modernist 14k White Gold Multigemstone Bird Brooch

Vintage Modernist 14k White Gold Multigemstone Bird Brooch

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

brooch has strong visual impact. This kind of figural, gemstone-set brooch was popular in the 1940s–1950s

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Brooches

Materials

14k Gold

Carved Serpentine Figure Pin with Diamond Accents in 14K Gold
Carved Serpentine Figure Pin with Diamond Accents in 14K Gold

Carved Serpentine Figure Pin with Diamond Accents in 14K Gold

Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY

This unique mid-century pin features a finely carved figure in rich green serpentine, set in 14K

Category

Vintage 1950s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage DeRosa Sterling Cuckoo Clock Brooch 1940s
Vintage DeRosa Sterling Cuckoo Clock Brooch 1940s

Vintage DeRosa Sterling Cuckoo Clock Brooch 1940s

By Ralph De Rosa

Located in Wilmslow, GB

A Vintage DeRosa Cuckoo Clock Brooch. A fabulous figural, artfully designed and crafted in solid

Category

Vintage 1940s Brooches

Antique 9K Gold & Diamond Figural Gold Panning Miner Stick Pin
Antique 9K Gold & Diamond Figural Gold Panning Miner Stick Pin

Antique 9K Gold & Diamond Figural Gold Panning Miner Stick Pin

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine antique gold and diamond stickpin. In 9 karat yellow gold. In the form of a miner panning for gold. Within the pan is a bezel-set round cut diamond. The pin stem twisted f...

Category

20th Century Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 9k Gold

Signed Edwardian 14K Gold & Blister Pearl Figural Flower Stickpin
Signed Edwardian 14K Gold & Blister Pearl Figural Flower Stickpin

Signed Edwardian 14K Gold & Blister Pearl Figural Flower Stickpin

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine signed Edwardian gold stickpin. In 14 karat yellow gold. In the form of a stylized flower with a blister pearl as the pistil. The flower encircled by a vine with a blister p...

Category

Early 20th Century American Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold

Mid-Century Amethyst Citrine Turquoise Cat Brooches 18K Gold
Mid-Century Amethyst Citrine Turquoise Cat Brooches 18K Gold

Mid-Century Amethyst Citrine Turquoise Cat Brooches 18K Gold

Located in Miami, FL

A delightful and sculptural pair of mid-century figural cat brooches crafted in 18 karat yellow

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Modernist Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Vendome Ballerina Brooch Pastel Faceted Stones, Gold Tone
Vintage Vendome Ballerina Brooch Pastel Faceted Stones, Gold Tone

Vintage Vendome Ballerina Brooch Pastel Faceted Stones, Gold Tone

Located in Milford, DE

Vintage Vendome Ballerina Brooch Pastel Faceted Stones, Gold-Tone Couture Figural Pin, 1950s–60s

Category

Late 20th Century American Retro Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Gold Plate

Vintage 5 Carat Diamond Samurai 18k Gold Brooch
Vintage 5 Carat Diamond Samurai 18k Gold Brooch

Vintage 5 Carat Diamond Samurai 18k Gold Brooch

Located in Cairo, EG

Vintage lare unuswal 18k gold brooch in samurai figure with estimate brilliant cut diamonds weight

Category

Mid-20th Century Brooches

Vintage 10K Gold, Sterling Silver, & Diamond Figural Small Sword Stickpin
Vintage 10K Gold, Sterling Silver, & Diamond Figural Small Sword Stickpin

Vintage 10K Gold, Sterling Silver, & Diamond Figural Small Sword Stickpin

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine vintage figural stickpin. In the form of a small sword (épée de cour), the French thrusting

Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 10k Gold, Sterling Silver

Vintage 14k Gold, Seed Pearl, and Diamond Figural Elephant Stickpin
Vintage 14k Gold, Seed Pearl, and Diamond Figural Elephant Stickpin

Vintage 14k Gold, Seed Pearl, and Diamond Figural Elephant Stickpin

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine vintage gold figural elephant stickpin. In 14 karat yellow gold. In the form of an

Category

20th Century Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold

Cartier Paris Art Deco Native American Chief Bust Brooch
Cartier Paris Art Deco Native American Chief Bust Brooch

Cartier Paris Art Deco Native American Chief Bust Brooch

By Cartier

Located in Tampa, FL

American motif brooch, vintage Cartier figural jewel

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver...

Vintage KARL LAGERFELD Harp Limited Edition Novelty Brooch
Vintage KARL LAGERFELD Harp Limited Edition Novelty Brooch

Vintage KARL LAGERFELD Harp Limited Edition Novelty Brooch

By Karl Lagerfeld

Located in Kingersheim, Alsace

Vintage KARL LAGERFELD Harp Limited Edition Novelty Brooch Measurements: Height: 4.40 inches (11.2

Category

20th Century French Brooches

Whimsical Jeweled Gilt Metal Monkey Brooch c 1960
Whimsical Jeweled Gilt Metal Monkey Brooch c 1960

Whimsical Jeweled Gilt Metal Monkey Brooch c 1960

Located in University City, MO

Whimsical jeweled gilt metal monkey brooch c 1960 The endearing monkey figure is embellished

Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Brooches

Art Deco Jeweled Sterling Peacock Brooch c 1940s
Art Deco Jeweled Sterling Peacock Brooch c 1940s

Art Deco Jeweled Sterling Peacock Brooch c 1940s

Located in University City, MO

Art Deco Jeweled sterling figural peacock brooch c 1940s The stylized bird brooch is embellished

Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Diamonds Rubies Sapphire 14 Karat Yellow Gold Scarab Brooch
Diamonds Rubies Sapphire 14 Karat Yellow Gold Scarab Brooch

Diamonds Rubies Sapphire 14 Karat Yellow Gold Scarab Brooch

By SCALA GIOIELLI

Located in Marcianise, IT

of life and animation to the scarab's figure. The structure of the brooch, with its thin

Category

1990s European Artisan Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Silver

Vintage 18k Gold, Opal, Pearl & Diamond Figural Dragonfly / Butterfly Lapel Pin
Vintage 18k Gold, Opal, Pearl & Diamond Figural Dragonfly / Butterfly Lapel Pin

Vintage 18k Gold, Opal, Pearl & Diamond Figural Dragonfly / Butterfly Lapel Pin

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine butterfly pin. In 18 karat yellow gold with a 14k pin stem. In the form of a dragonfly with a pearl head, oval opal cabochon body, and brushed gold wings. The tip of the a...

Category

20th Century Unknown Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Pearl, 18k Gold

Vintage 14K Gold, Pearl, & Enamel Figural Rapier or Dueling Sword Stickpin
Vintage 14K Gold, Pearl, & Enamel Figural Rapier or Dueling Sword Stickpin

Vintage 14K Gold, Pearl, & Enamel Figural Rapier or Dueling Sword Stickpin

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine vintage gold stickpin. In 14 karat yellow gold. In the form of a rapier (espada ropera), the Spanish thrusting sword. With an enameled white & gold candy-striped handle, pe...

Category

20th Century Unknown Retro Brooches

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold, Enamel

Art Nouveau Figural Enamel, Diamond, & Demantoid Garnet Stick Pin in 14K Gold
Art Nouveau Figural Enamel, Diamond, & Demantoid Garnet Stick Pin in 14K Gold

Art Nouveau Figural Enamel, Diamond, & Demantoid Garnet Stick Pin in 14K Gold

Located in Boston, MA

detailing and vibrant enamel work, enhancing its artistic allure. The brooch measures 2.5 inches in length

Category

Vintage 1910s Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, Enamel

Vintage Asprey London 18k Gold Diamond Sapphire Cocker Spaniel Dog Brooch
Vintage Asprey London 18k Gold Diamond Sapphire Cocker Spaniel Dog Brooch

Vintage Asprey London 18k Gold Diamond Sapphire Cocker Spaniel Dog Brooch

By Asprey

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Asprey’s tradition of producing high-quality figural jewelry. The brooch is stamped Asprey, along with 750

Category

Late 20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire

14K White Gold, Multi-Gemstone, & Diamond Parrot or Macaw Bird Brooch
14K White Gold, Multi-Gemstone, & Diamond Parrot or Macaw Bird Brooch

14K White Gold, Multi-Gemstone, & Diamond Parrot or Macaw Bird Brooch

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine vintage white gold and multi-gemstone figural bird brooch. In 14 karat white gold. In the

Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Topaz, Tsavorite, Multi-gemstone, 14k Gold, Wh...

Mid-Century Italian 18K Gold Coral and Carved Jade Berry Brooch
Mid-Century Italian 18K Gold Coral and Carved Jade Berry Brooch

Mid-Century Italian 18K Gold Coral and Carved Jade Berry Brooch

Located in Miami, FL

A charming example of mid-century Italian goldsmithing, this figural berry brooch is beautifully

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Retro Brooches

Materials

Coral, Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Coral Stickpin of Figural Face in the Motif of the Grotesque
Victorian Coral Stickpin of Figural Face in the Motif of the Grotesque

Victorian Coral Stickpin of Figural Face in the Motif of the Grotesque

Located in Baltimore, MD

distorted representations, usually of the human face or figure. (The word "grotesque" originates from the

Category

Antique 1880s British Victorian Brooches

Materials

Coral, 15k Gold

Rare Baumann Massa suitcase lady under palmtree brooch, vintage 1930 USA
Rare Baumann Massa suitcase lady under palmtree brooch, vintage 1930 USA

Rare Baumann Massa suitcase lady under palmtree brooch, vintage 1930 USA

Located in Stuttgart, DE

original to the brooch. Her jacket is set with tiny sparkling rhinestones, Fantastic and rare figural 1930s

Category

Vintage 1930s American Artisan Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Base Metal

Contemporary 18k Gold Enamel Diamond Ruby Donkey Brooch, USA 2010
Contemporary 18k Gold Enamel Diamond Ruby Donkey Brooch, USA 2010

Contemporary 18k Gold Enamel Diamond Ruby Donkey Brooch, USA 2010

Located in New York, NY

Figural Donkey Brooch in his likeness, made in the Contemporary era, 2010, as if to say, “Hey, look how

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches

Materials

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

Amy Kahn Russel Sterling Silver, Mother-of-Pearl, and Prasiolite Flower Brooch
Amy Kahn Russel Sterling Silver, Mother-of-Pearl, and Prasiolite Flower Brooch

Amy Kahn Russel Sterling Silver, Mother-of-Pearl, and Prasiolite Flower Brooch

By Amy Kahn Russell

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine signed silver, prasiolite, and mother of pearl convertible figural floral brooch or pendant

Category

20th Century Unknown Modern Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Sterling Silver

Mid-Century 12K Gold-Filled Brooch with Natural Baltic Amber Pear Figural Pin
Mid-Century 12K Gold-Filled Brooch with Natural Baltic Amber Pear Figural Pin

Mid-Century 12K Gold-Filled Brooch with Natural Baltic Amber Pear Figural Pin

Located in Milford, DE

“12K GF”, this collectible figural brooch is both elegant and rare — a true statement piece for amber

Category

Mid-20th Century American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Amber, Gold-filled

Antique Signed Sloan & Co 14K Gold Figural Bulldog Hat Pin with Ruby Eyes
Antique Signed Sloan & Co 14K Gold Figural Bulldog Hat Pin with Ruby Eyes

Antique Signed Sloan & Co 14K Gold Figural Bulldog Hat Pin with Ruby Eyes

By Sloan & Company

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine antique 14k gold & ruby hatpin. By Sloan & Co. With a figural bulldog top set tiny ruby

Category

20th Century American Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Ruby, 14k Gold

Figural Art Deco Style 14k Gold & Diamond Encrusted Baby Bird or Chick Stickpin
Figural Art Deco Style 14k Gold & Diamond Encrusted Baby Bird or Chick Stickpin

Figural Art Deco Style 14k Gold & Diamond Encrusted Baby Bird or Chick Stickpin

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine Art Deco style gold, diamond, and ruby stickpin. In 14 karat yellow gold. In the form of a baby bird (possibly a chick or a duck) with beak open and wings outstretched. Pro...

Category

20th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Italian 18K Gold Bee Brooch with Baroque Pearl, Diamonds (0.28 Ct) and Ruby Eyes
Italian 18K Gold Bee Brooch with Baroque Pearl, Diamonds (0.28 Ct) and Ruby Eyes

Italian 18K Gold Bee Brooch with Baroque Pearl, Diamonds (0.28 Ct) and Ruby Eyes

Located in Miami, FL

A delightful Italian figural bee brooch, exquisitely crafted in 18 karat yellow gold and brought to

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rare Vintage Chanel Figural Coco Chanel Brooch in Gold-Tone Metal, Paris, 1980s
Rare Vintage Chanel Figural Coco Chanel Brooch in Gold-Tone Metal, Paris, 1980s

Rare Vintage Chanel Figural Coco Chanel Brooch in Gold-Tone Metal, Paris, 1980s

By Chanel

Located in San Diego, CA

An exceptionally rare and evocative vintage Chanel figural brooch, depicting a stylized female

Category

Late 20th Century French Hollywood Regency Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Gold Plate

Aztec Peruvian Figure Pendant Brooch 18K Yellow Gold
Aztec Peruvian Figure Pendant Brooch 18K Yellow Gold

Aztec Peruvian Figure Pendant Brooch 18K Yellow Gold

By Estate Jewelry

Located in East Brunswick, NJ

Aztec Peruvian Figure Pendant Brooch 18K Yellow Gold This outstanding vintage piece can be worn as

Category

Late 20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

TRIFARI crown signed gold tone dog figural pin brooch
TRIFARI crown signed gold tone dog figural pin brooch

TRIFARI crown signed gold tone dog figural pin brooch

By Trifari

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • signed TRIFARI • gold tone • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION

Category

Vintage 1980s Pendant Necklaces

Judith Leiber Massive Figural Gilt Metal Pendant Brooch Necklace
Judith Leiber Massive Figural Gilt Metal Pendant Brooch Necklace

Judith Leiber Massive Figural Gilt Metal Pendant Brooch Necklace

By Judith Leiber

Located in University City, MO

Judith Leiber Massive figural gilt metal pendant - brooch necklace c 1970s The Asian theme pendant

Category

Late 20th Century American Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gilt Metal

Indigenous Sheyka Sterling Silver and Inlaid Figural Rabbit Brooch or Pendant
Indigenous Sheyka Sterling Silver and Inlaid Figural Rabbit Brooch or Pendant

Indigenous Sheyka Sterling Silver and Inlaid Figural Rabbit Brooch or Pendant

By Native American Art

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This Zuni Indigenous American sterling silver and inlaid gemstone figural rabbit brooch or pendant

Category

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

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Sterling Silver

Vintage Weiss Rhinestone and Pearl Tassel Necklace
Vintage Weiss Rhinestone and Pearl Tassel Necklace

Vintage Weiss Rhinestone and Pearl Tassel Necklace

Located in Kailua Kona, HI

in 1942. Weiss excelled in floral and figural brooches and earrings. Only in business for 29 years

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Gold-filled

Pearl Tassel Earrings
Pearl Tassel Earrings

Pearl Tassel Earrings

Located in Kailua Kona, HI

company in 1942. Weiss excelled in floral and figural brooches and earrings. Only in business for 29 years

Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Artisan Dangle Earrings

Materials

Moonstone, Pearl, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver, Base Metal

Vintage Weiss Rhinestone Chrysocolla Necklace
Vintage Weiss Rhinestone Chrysocolla Necklace

Vintage Weiss Rhinestone Chrysocolla Necklace

Located in Kailua Kona, HI

, who founded his own costume jewelry company in 1942. Weiss excelled in floral and figural brooches and

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Chrysocolla, Sterling Silver

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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.