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Art Nouveau 18 Karat Gold Plique-à-Jour Enamel, Pearl and Diamond Brooch Pendant
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Fine Jewelry Brooch Features Delicate Design w/ Gradient Colored Enamel, Seed Pearls, Diamonds, and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Vintage D'orlan Gold Starburst with Blue Diamante Earrings Circa 1980s
Located in New York, NY
are well made and give the air of fine jewelry. Brooch to match listed on site. Clip on.
Category

Vintage 1980s American Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Mixed Metal

Vintage Pearl and Diamond Flower Pin or Brooch in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Austin, TX
. Wear this fine jewelry brooch as a fun quirky accessory or wear it for any special occasion! This is a
Category

Vintage 1950s American Artisan Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Spectra Fine Jewelry, Pink White Diamond 'Two Lovebirds' Brooch
By Spectra Fine Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
A brooch depicting two lovebirds, set with white and pink diamonds, by Spectra Fine Jewelry. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Spectra Fine Jewelry, Pink White Diamond 'En Tremblant' Butterfly Brooch
By Spectra Fine Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
A butterfly brooch made 'en tremblant' with white and pink diamonds, by Spectra Fine Jewelry. 817
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Jugendstil Silver Brooch Pin Fine Estate Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Beautiful Jugendstil Brooch in silver; hand hammered center, embossed floras and ovals border
Category

Antique Late 19th Century German Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Diamond Gold Fly Brooch Pin Estate Fine Jewelry
By Coach House
Located in Montreal, QC
Adorable Gold Fly Pin with Bulbous Gold Body and Diamond set Wings. Hand Crafted in 14K Yellow Gold. Approx. size: 0.50" Add Sparkle to any outfit with this Chic and Timeless piece!
Category

1990s Modernist Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Art Nouveau Gold Brooch Pin Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Finely detailed Art Nouveau Diamond White Gold Brooch. Beautifully Hand crafted
Category

Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold

Signed Designer Cooper Gold Frog Brooch Pin Fine Estate Jewelry
By Jeff Cooper
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Finely detailed Designer Signed Awesome Frog with Ruby Eyes Brooch. Hand crafted
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Designer J Cooper Gold Frog Brooch Pin Fine Estate Jewelry
By Jeff Cooper
Located in Montreal, QC
Awesome Finely detailed Frog Brooch with Ruby Eyes. Hand crafted in 18 Karat Yellow Gold. Signed
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brooches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Edwardian Diamond Platinum Brooch Pendant Vintage Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Beautifully hand crafted Platinum Diamond Brooch/Pendant combines classic Edwardian style with the
Category

Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique Rose-Cut Diamond Gold Brooch Pin Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Finely detailed High Quality Antique Diamond Gold and Silver Brooch. Beautifully
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Silver, Gold

Diamond and Sapphire Gold Bee Brooch Pin Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Stylish finely detailed Diamond Bee with Sapphire Eyes Gold Brooch. Hand pave set
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brooches

Materials

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

Whimsical Cat and Mouse Gold Brooch Pin Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Playful, Stylish and finely detailed Brooch of a Cat and dangling Mouse, the Pussy Cat is enhanced
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Tahitian Pearls and Diamond Gold Brooch Pin Fine Estate Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Finely detailed Diamond White Gold Brooch, securely Hand set with Diamonds
Category

Late 20th Century Modernist Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Jade Garnet Citrine Diamond Gold Butterfly Brooches Estate Fine Jewelry
By Coach House
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful pair of Moss Green Jade, Garnet, Citrine and Diamond Flying Butterfly Brooches
Category

Late 20th Century Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Garnet, Jade, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

Moira Poppy Plique À Jour Enamel, Diamond, Silver and Gold Brooch
By Moira Fine Jewellery
Located in London, GB
A Moira design poppy brooch, with blue to green plique a jour enamel petals, black enamel stamens
Category

Early 2000s British Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Silver, Enamel

Beautiful Turquoise Gold Butterfly Brooch Pin Pendant Fine Estate Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Outstanding hand carved Natural Mottled Turquoise Butterfly Pin Pendant; mounted in 14k yellow gold; totally handmade; measuring approx. 2.4" x 2.0", the antennae, bezel set with (tw...
Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Garnet, Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Moira Plique À Jour Enamel, Diamond, Gold And Silver Flower Brooch
By Moira Fine Jewellery
Located in London, GB
A Moira flower head brooch with blue, pink, green and white plique à jour enamel and diamonds, with
Category

Early 2000s Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Silver, Enamel

Diamond Star Brooch Pendant Sterling Silver on Gold Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Beautiful Antique Heirloom Diamond Star Brooch Pendant. Beautifully hand crafted in Silver on Gold
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Sterling Silver

Vintage 60s Brutalist Brooch Abstract 14k Yellow Gold Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage abstract brooch (circa 1950s to 1960s) crafted in 14k yellow gold. The
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Brooches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Tourmaline Sapphire Diamond Bouquet Gold Brooch Pin Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Brooch, depicting a bouquet of flowers; Hand crafted in 18 Karat Yellow Gold securely nestled and set
Category

Late 20th Century Modernist Brooches

Materials

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

Antique Victorian Diamond Quartz and Enamel Brooch Pin Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Brooch. Beautifully Hand crafted rectangular Quartz featuring a Diamond Butterfly Design. Enhanced with
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique Victorian Diamond 15K Gold Locket Brooch Pin Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Finely detailed Antique Victorian Diamond 15K Gold Locket Brooch. Center set with
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Diamond Art Deco Platinum Filigree Brooch Pin Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Elegant and finely detailed Art Deco Diamond Platinum Brooch Pin. Handmade
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique Griffin Holding a Diamond Gold Brooch Pin Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Hand crafted Victorian French Vintage Brooch Pin featuring a Griffin holding an
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold

Fox and the Trombone Gold Antique Brooch Pin Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Wonderful Antique Victorian Brooch featuring an engraved Fox Head sticking out on top of a Trombone
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Sterling Silver Scottish Agate Garter Brooch Pin Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Striking & Beautiful quality large Antique Victorian sterling silver Scottish agate garter brooch
Category

Antique 1890s British Victorian Brooches

Materials

Agate, Sterling Silver

Iconic Cartier Sapphire and Diamond Vintage Brooch Pin Estate Fine Jewelry
By Cartier
Located in Montreal, QC
and Diamond Floral Brooch Pin. Securely nestled, Hand set Center Yellow Sapphire 9.3x8.8x5.2mm approx
Category

Mid-20th Century French Modernist Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Whimsical Tsavorite Green Garnet Gold Frog Brooch Pin Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Adorable Frog Brooch Pin, eyes and belly set with Tsavorite Garnets hand made 18k Yellow Gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Garnet, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Gold

Retro Turquoise and Gold Sun Flower Brooch Pin Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Gold.Measuring Approx. 2.5" L x 1.5" at widest point. Marked: 18K. The Brooch is in excellent condition and was
Category

Mid-20th Century Retro Brooches

Materials

Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Hand Carved Portrait Shell Cameo Brooch Pin Pendant Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Beautiful Captivating Large Shell Cameo Brooch Pendant depicting 2 Beautiful Young Ladies, Hand
Category

Mid-20th Century Modernist Brooches

Materials

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

Retro Ruby Diamond Gold Leaf Heirloom Brooch Pin Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Striking 1950s Retro signed Ruby and Diamond Stylized Furled Leaf Runway Brooch with cinched center
Category

Vintage 1950s Retro Brooches

Materials

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

Vintage Galloping Equestrian Horse Diamond Gold Brooch Pin Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
weight and a Ruby eye. Beautifully hand crafted in 18 Karat yellow and white gold. The brooch is in
Category

Vintage 1980s Modernist Brooches

Materials

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

Antique Art Nouveau Pansy Brooch Crescent Moon Gold Nuggets 18k Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
on a chain. The brooch is a lovely example of Art Nouveau era jewelry when flowers and celestial
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Emerald Diamond Big Flower Brooch 18k Solid White Gold, Fine Jewelry
By VR Jewels
Located in Houston, TX
Carved Emerald Diamond Big Flower Brooch Made in 18K Gold which is a fusion of surrealism and pop
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

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

Vintage Art Deco Diamond and Sapphire Platinum Brooch Pin Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Finely detailed Vintage Art Deco Filigree Diamond and Sapphire Platinum Brooch
Category

Mid-20th Century Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Pauline Rader Signed Court Jester Designer Brooch Pin Estate Fine Estate Jewelry
By Pauline Rader
Located in Montreal, QC
Signed Pauline Rader brooch in the image of a court jester; gilt metal body set with a large oval
Category

Vintage 1960s American Modernist Brooches

Cartier Diamond and Onyx Gold Vintage Dog Brooch Pin Estate Fine Jewelry
By Cartier
Located in Montreal, QC
Brooch Pin sporting a Diamond collar articulated Hand crafted in Platinum and set with 8 single cut round
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Modernist Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Oval Emerald Gemstone Brooch Peacock Pendant 18k White Gold Diamond Fine Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in IN
. ( AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY SI1-SI2 & COLOR H-I ) Natural Emerald Wt :- 2.050 ct. Brooch Size :- 31x23 mm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Ruser Baseball Brooch LA Dodgers Vintage 14 Karat Gold Estate Fine Jewelry
By William Ruser
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed Ruser brooch crafted in 14 karat yellow gold (circa 1950s). Two estimated 0.02
Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Brooches

Materials

Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Multi Gem and Diamond Toucan Gold Vintage Brooch Pin Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Finely detailed Vintage Multi Gemstone and Diamond Wonderful Gold Toucan Brooch
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brooches

Materials

Agate, Malachite, Jasper, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Amethyst Citrine Retro 2-Tone Gold Brooch Pin Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful and finely detailed Retro Stylized Flower Design Gold Brooch Hand set with 8
Category

Mid-20th Century Retro Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Dancing Angel Cherubs Silver and Gold Diamond Brooch Pin Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Fabulous! Antique Victorian Gold and Silver Brooch. Hand carved Crystal center, depicting
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Silver

Georg Jensen Art Nouveau Grape Sterling Silver Brooch Pin Estate Fine Jewelry
By Georg Jensen
Located in Montreal, QC
Elegant & Stylish Iconic Georg Jensen Art Nouveau Brooch featuring his Grape Vine design, Antique
Category

Antique Early 1900s Danish Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage South Sea Pearl Diamond Gold Frog Brooch Pin Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
14K White Gold Frog Pin Brooch. Hand set with a Sensational Large South Sea Pearl in Belly. Body
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold

1.80ct Pink Diamond Starfish Pendant Brooch Estate 18k Rose Gold Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed starfish pendant/brooch, crafted in 18 karat rose gold. Ninety full cut round
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Plique à Jour Enamel Diamond Butterfly Gold Brooch Pin Fine Estate Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Finely detailed Plique à Jour Enamel and Diamond Butterfly Brooch with blue
Category

Late 20th Century Modernist Brooches

Materials

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

Diamond Emerald Ruby Sapphire Ribbon Bow Gold Brooch Pin Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Beautiful Ribbon Bow Multi-Gem Gold Brooch. Hand crafted in 14K Yellow Gold and Hand set with 3
Category

Late 20th Century Brooches

Materials

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

Antique Mother and Cherub Carved Cameo Gold Brooch Pin Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Stylish Antique Hand carved Cameo Brooch depicting Mother and Child in Garden
Category

Early 20th Century Late Victorian Brooches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mother and Baby Hedgehog Black Diamond Gold Brooch Pin Estate Fine Jewelry
By Coach House
Located in Montreal, QC
Delightful Mother and Baby Hedgehog Brooch pave set with 260 black diamonds weighing approx
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Brooches

Materials

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

Angel Skin Coral Bird Emerald Diamond Gold Brooch Pendant Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
surrounded by Hand crafted 14 Karat Gold mounting of leaves set with Emeralds and Diamonds. This Brooch Pin
Category

Mid-20th Century Modernist Brooches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Pink and Yellow Diamond Gold Squirrel Brooch Pin Fine Estate Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Delightful Squirrel Brooch, encrusted with Vivid dazzling Brilliant cut Natural
Category

Vintage 1980s European Modernist Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond and Ruby Retro Floral Bouquet Gold Brooch Pin Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Designed as an Abstract Floral Bouquet. Hand set with 33 round Single-cut Diamonds, weighing approx. 0.38tcw and 3 round Brilliant-Cut Diamonds, weighing approx. 0....
Category

Mid-20th Century Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Elizabeth Locke Carved Lava and Moonstone Gold Brooch Pin Estate Fine Jewelry
By Elizabeth Locke
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Fabulous! Designer Signed Elizabeth Locke Carved Lava Cameo, depicting Jupiter, accented by 9 Moonstone, approx. 5.50tcw. Beautifully Hand crafted in 19K Yellow Gold. Measurin...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Brooches

Materials

Moonstone, Gold

Antique Ruby and Diamond Fox Gold Bar Brooch Pin Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Awesome Edwardian Bar Pin centered by a Fox and a Circle set with Rubies 0.15tcw and Diamonds 0.08tcw. Beautifully Hand crafted in 18K Yellow Gold. Measuring approx. 2.00” long x 0.3...
Category

20th Century Edwardian Brooches

Materials

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

Antique Gemstone Amber Gold Figural Mask Pirate Brooch Pin Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Sensational Finely detailed Antique Natural Amber Gemstone Figural Mask Pin, featuring a Pirate with Champagne Diamond set eyes and wearing a 22 Karat Gold Hand crafted Headdress; Ha...
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Artisan Brooches

Materials

Amber, Diamond, 22k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Gemstone Amber Gold Figural Mask Pirate Brooch Pin Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Sensational Finely detailed Antique Natural Amber Gemstone Figural Mask Pin featuring a Pirate with Champagne Diamond set eyes and wearing a 22 Karat Gold Hand crafted Headdress; Han...
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Artisan Brooches

Materials

Amber, Diamond, 22k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Shell and Leaf Motif Gold Brooch Pin Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Beautifully hand crafted Victorian Pin featuring shell and leaves of textured designs, center set with a cluster of glistening Garnets. A Timeless Treasure you’ll turn to Time and Ag...
Category

Antique 1890s Victorian Brooches

Materials

Garnet, Gold, 9k Gold

Retro Diamond and Ruby Platinum and Gold Ribbon Brooch Pin Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Retro Diamond and Rubies Platinum and Gold Ribbon Brooch Estate Fine Jewelry Simply Beautiful
Category

Mid-20th Century Retro Brooches

Materials

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

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Fine Jewelry Brooch For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the fine jewelry brooch you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold. Find an antique version now, or shop for 304 vintage or 55 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Making the right choice when shopping for a fine jewelry brooch may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 18th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. Finding an appealing fine jewelry brooch — no matter the origin — is easy, but Coach House, Henry Dunay and Moira Fine Jewellery each produced a popular version that is worth a look. A fine jewelry brooch can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but Diamond rings, from our inventory of 171, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. Today, if you’re looking for a mixed cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes round cut and brilliant cut alternatives. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a fine jewelry brooch, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Fine Jewelry Brooch?

On average, a fine jewelry brooch at 1stDibs sells for $2,959, while they’re typically $53 on the low end and $98,400 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Finding the Right brooches for You

Antique and vintage brooches, which are decorative jewels traditionally pinned to garments and used to fasten pieces of clothing together where needed, have seen increasing popularity in recent years.

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.

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 on 1stDibs, including gold brooches, sapphire brooches and more.

Questions About Fine Jewelry Brooch
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    What is considered fine jewelry is somewhat open to interpretation. Typically, fine jewelry features precious metals like sterling silver, gold and platinum. Any stones featured in pieces are generally genuine gemstones like diamonds, rubies, emeralds and sapphires. The term fine jewelry is different from fashion jewelry, which is usually more modestly priced and typically doesn't feature precious metals and genuine gemstones. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of jewelry.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    How you define high jewelry versus fine jewelry is largely a matter of personal opinion because the terms do not have formal definitions. Generally, fine jewelry is any piece of jewelry carefully crafted out of precious materials like metal and gemstones. High jewelry is a term used by collectors to describe jewelry of significant value. Exceptional craftsmanship, one-of-a-kind signs and highly sought pieces may fall under the category. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of antique and vintage jewelry.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024
    Quality and rarity define the difference between fine jewelry and high jewelry. Any jewelry that features fine materials, like precious metals and gemstones, may be considered fine jewelry. The term high jewelry usually refers to one-of-a-kind jewelry that is often crafted entirely or partially by hand. Shop a diverse assortment of jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Yes, fine jewelery is a good long-term investment. Often it takes jewelry up to 30 years to appreciate. Many types of jewelry hold their value quite well.