Skip to main content

Fish Brooch

to
26
374
78
351
141
136
97
48
44
42
35
28
23
19
17
13
12
12
6
5
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
30
11
9
7
7
Sort By
Estate 18Kk Yellow Gold 8 Carat Pave Set Diamond Koi Fish Brooch
Estate 18Kk Yellow Gold 8 Carat Pave Set Diamond Koi Fish Brooch

Estate 18Kk Yellow Gold 8 Carat Pave Set Diamond Koi Fish Brooch

Located in New York, NY

is fashioned as a diamond Koi Fish with emerald eye. Brilliant brooch is made with quality round

Category

20th Century Unknown Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

KJL Kenneth Jay Lane Embellished Koi Fish Brooch, Yellow Gold, Crystals & Enamel
KJL Kenneth Jay Lane Embellished Koi Fish Brooch, Yellow Gold, Crystals & Enamel

KJL Kenneth Jay Lane Embellished Koi Fish Brooch, Yellow Gold, Crystals & Enamel

By Kenneth Jay Lane

Located in Milford, DE

An embellished koi fish pin brooch by Kenneth Jay Lane. Features a painted green enamel body

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Jade, Sapphire, Ruby and Diamond Siamese Fighting Fish Brooch in 18K White Gold
Jade, Sapphire, Ruby and Diamond Siamese Fighting Fish Brooch in 18K White Gold

Jade, Sapphire, Ruby and Diamond Siamese Fighting Fish Brooch in 18K White Gold

Located in Bangkok, TH

Jade 17.0 carats with Blue Sapphire 0.80 carat, Ruby 2.99 carats and Diamond 3.32 carats Brooch set

Category

2010s Thai Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Asch Grossbardt Diamond Amethyst Mother-Of-Pearl 14 Karat Gold Inlay Fish Brooch
Asch Grossbardt Diamond Amethyst Mother-Of-Pearl 14 Karat Gold Inlay Fish Brooch

Asch Grossbardt Diamond Amethyst Mother-Of-Pearl 14 Karat Gold Inlay Fish Brooch

By Asch Grossbardt

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Designed as a stylized fish comprised of inlaid gemstone body and fins With amethyst, carnelian

Category

Vintage 1970s Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Carnelian, Diamond, Malachite, Pearl, Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold, ...

Oscar de la Renta Pave Blue Cabochon Embellished Fish Brooch, Pin in Gold
Oscar de la Renta Pave Blue Cabochon Embellished Fish Brooch, Pin in Gold

Oscar de la Renta Pave Blue Cabochon Embellished Fish Brooch, Pin in Gold

By Oscar De La Renta

Located in Milford, DE

Oscar de la Renta's goldtone fish decorated with dark blue cabochon and crystals. Add a

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches

Materials

Crystal

Jean Vitau 18 Karat Yellow Gold, Multi-Gem and Diamond Angel Fish Brooch
Jean Vitau 18 Karat Yellow Gold, Multi-Gem and Diamond Angel Fish Brooch

Jean Vitau 18 Karat Yellow Gold, Multi-Gem and Diamond Angel Fish Brooch

By Jean Vitau

Located in New York, NY

Designed as an angelfish, the body is set with stripes of circular-cut yellow sapphires, pink garnets, and tsavorites. The head with pavé-set diamonds, black onyx stripe and circular...

Category

1990s American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Onyx, Yellow Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Oscar Heyman Gold 30 Carat One of a Kind Black Opal Snacking Fish Brooch
Oscar Heyman Gold 30 Carat One of a Kind Black Opal Snacking Fish Brooch

Oscar Heyman Gold 30 Carat One of a Kind Black Opal Snacking Fish Brooch

By Oscar Heyman

Located in New York City, NY

Oscar Heyman 18kt yellow gold and platinum brooch contains an extraordinarily fine fancy shape

Category

2010s American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Gold, Platinum

Vintage French Multicolour Fish Resin Brooch
Vintage French Multicolour Fish Resin Brooch

Vintage French Multicolour Fish Resin Brooch

Located in Kingersheim, Alsace

Vintage French Multicolour Fish Resin Brooch Measurements: Height: 3.03 inches (7.7 cm) Width

Category

20th Century French Brooches

Oscar de la Renta Clear Crystal Fish Stone Brooch, Pin, in Goldtone
Oscar de la Renta Clear Crystal Fish Stone Brooch, Pin, in Goldtone

Oscar de la Renta Clear Crystal Fish Stone Brooch, Pin, in Goldtone

By Oscar De La Renta

Located in Milford, DE

Perfect your look with this gold-tone fish brooch set with sparkling Swarovski crystals. For the

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches

Materials

Crystal

9.35 carats of diamonds brooch inspired by fish
9.35 carats of diamonds brooch inspired by fish

9.35 carats of diamonds brooch inspired by fish

Located in New York, NY

Immerse yourself in the allure of the ocean with this captivating fish-inspired brooch, a dazzling

Category

2010s Indian Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Emerald Diamond Gold Fish Jabot Pin Brooch
Emerald Diamond Gold Fish Jabot Pin Brooch

Emerald Diamond Gold Fish Jabot Pin Brooch

Located in Miami Beach, FL

swimming through the sea. The 18k yellow gold fish brooch is accented with diamonds and emeralds. To open

Category

Vintage 1970s American Brooches

Materials

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

Cartier White Gold Platinum Diamond Emerald Zodiac Pisces Fish Pin Brooch
Cartier White Gold Platinum Diamond Emerald Zodiac Pisces Fish Pin Brooch

Cartier White Gold Platinum Diamond Emerald Zodiac Pisces Fish Pin Brooch

By Cartier

Located in Southampton, PA

A mesmerizing testament to Cartier’s iconic luxury, this Rare Vintage Pisces Two Fish Brooch

Category

Vintage 1970s French Brooches

Materials

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

Jean Vitau Diamond Color Stone Large Angel Fish Yellow Gold Brooch
Jean Vitau Diamond Color Stone Large Angel Fish Yellow Gold Brooch

Jean Vitau Diamond Color Stone Large Angel Fish Yellow Gold Brooch

By Jean Vitau

Located in Southampton, PA

Brooch is a stunning example of the designer's exquisite craftsmanship. The Angel Fish design is

Category

1990s American Brooches

Materials

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

Trifari Jelly Belly Sailfish Clip Brooch, Norman Bel Geddes
Trifari Jelly Belly Sailfish Clip Brooch, Norman Bel Geddes

Trifari Jelly Belly Sailfish Clip Brooch, Norman Bel Geddes

By Trifari

Located in New York, NY

Rare Trifari Norman Bel Geddes Jelly Belly fish brooch designed in 1941. This Jelly Belly Sailfish

Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Lucky dolphin brooch art deco yellow gold
Lucky dolphin brooch art deco yellow gold

Lucky dolphin brooch art deco yellow gold

Located in London, GB

paired with other jewelry pieces. 9ct yellow gold dolphins fish brooch plain. Lovely dolphin brooch.9K

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Contemporary Enamel and 18k Yellow Gold Salmon Brooch (2001)
Contemporary Enamel and 18k Yellow Gold Salmon Brooch (2001)

Contemporary Enamel and 18k Yellow Gold Salmon Brooch (2001)

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

fish's coloring, gills, and anatomical features. This enamel brooch secures to the reverse via a hinged

Category

Early 2000s English Brooches

Materials

Yellow Gold, Enamel

Coiled Fish Coral Branch Brooch
Coiled Fish Coral Branch Brooch

Coiled Fish Coral Branch Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Charming Coiled Fish Coral Branch Brooch in 14k gold with natural coral branch. Charming natural

Category

Vintage 1960s American Brooches

Materials

Coral, 14k Gold

Vintage art glass fish designer brooch
Vintage art glass fish designer brooch

Vintage art glass fish designer brooch

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • unsigned • art glass • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION

Category

Vintage 1980s Brooches

Trifari Vintage Gold Fish Nautical Pin Brooch
Trifari Vintage Gold Fish Nautical Pin Brooch

Trifari Vintage Gold Fish Nautical Pin Brooch

By Trifari

Located in Milford, DE

A stylish retro Trifari brooch, featuring a golden fish. This nautical-themed pin adds some class

Category

20th Century American Retro Brooches

Materials

Gold-filled

Vintage GIANNI VERSACE Star Fish Textured Silver Brooch
Vintage GIANNI VERSACE Star Fish Textured Silver Brooch

Vintage GIANNI VERSACE Star Fish Textured Silver Brooch

By Gianni Versace

Located in Kingersheim, Alsace

Vintage GIANNI VERSACE Star Fish Textured Silver Brooch Features: - 100% Authentic GIANNI VERSACE

Category

1990s French Brooches

6.05 carats of diamonds Brooch inspired from fish
6.05 carats of diamonds Brooch inspired from fish

6.05 carats of diamonds Brooch inspired from fish

Located in New York, NY

Dive into a sea of elegance with this enchanting fish-inspired brooch, a testament to exquisite

Category

2010s Indian Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Marilyn Cooperman Fish Lunching On A Pearl Brooch
Marilyn Cooperman Fish Lunching On A Pearl Brooch

Marilyn Cooperman Fish Lunching On A Pearl Brooch

By Marilyn Cooperman

Located in Bal Harbour, FL

From the exceptionally talented designer Marilyn Cooperman, the "Fish Lunching on a Pearl" brooch

Category

Early 2000s American Modern Brooches

Materials

Emerald, Moonstone, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Yellow Diamon...

Angel Fish Diamond Brooch in Enamel & Yellow Gold
Angel Fish Diamond Brooch in Enamel & Yellow Gold

Angel Fish Diamond Brooch in Enamel & Yellow Gold

Located in New York, NY

A lovely brooch, featuring an angel fish motif made of red enamel inlaid with 18K yellow gold

Category

20th Century American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Vintage KENZO Articulated Koi Fish Faux Agate Brooch
Vintage KENZO Articulated Koi Fish Faux Agate Brooch

Vintage KENZO Articulated Koi Fish Faux Agate Brooch

By Kenzo

Located in Kingersheim, Alsace

Vintage KENZO Articulated Koi Fish Faux Agate Brooch Measurements: Height: 5.51 inches (14 cm

Category

20th Century French Brooches

Vintage JJ signed gold tone cat fish designer brooch
Vintage JJ signed gold tone cat fish designer brooch

Vintage JJ signed gold tone cat fish designer brooch

Located in Palos Hills, IL

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

Category

20th Century Brooches

Chanel Amethyst Diamond Miami Marlin Fish White Gold Brooch Pendant
Chanel Amethyst Diamond Miami Marlin Fish White Gold Brooch Pendant

Chanel Amethyst Diamond Miami Marlin Fish White Gold Brooch Pendant

By Chanel

Located in Southampton, PA

18k White Gold Miami Marlin Fish Diamonds And Amethysts Brooch Pendant by Chanel. With round

Category

20th Century French Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, White Gold

Montclair 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Sapphire Trembling Fish and Pelican Brooch
Montclair 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Sapphire Trembling Fish and Pelican Brooch

Montclair 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Sapphire Trembling Fish and Pelican Brooch

Located in New York, NY

A charming and whimsical brooch by Montclair, crafted in rich 18K yellow gold and featuring a

Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Iconic Georg Jensen Silver Fish Retro Brooch Pin Estate Fine Jewelry
Iconic Georg Jensen Silver Fish Retro Brooch Pin Estate Fine Jewelry

Iconic Georg Jensen Silver Fish Retro Brooch Pin Estate Fine Jewelry

By Georg Jensen

Located in Montreal, QC

Simply Beautiful! Early design Georg Jensen Brooch depicting a Curled Fish flowing around the

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Silver

Vintage Signed Vogue JLRY Gold Tone Fishing Rod Brooch with Jeweled Fish
Vintage Signed Vogue JLRY Gold Tone Fishing Rod Brooch with Jeweled Fish

Vintage Signed Vogue JLRY Gold Tone Fishing Rod Brooch with Jeweled Fish

Located in New York, NY

A rare and collectible 1940s signed Vogue JLRY fishing rod brooch. Crafted in gold-tone plated

Category

Vintage 1940s Modern Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Coral, Pearl, Turquoise, Gold Plate

Boulder Opal & Paraiba Tourmaline Diamond 18k Yellow Gold “Fish in Coral” Brooch
Boulder Opal & Paraiba Tourmaline Diamond 18k Yellow Gold “Fish in Coral” Brooch

Boulder Opal & Paraiba Tourmaline Diamond 18k Yellow Gold “Fish in Coral” Brooch

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

yellow gold, the brooch showcases a textured, organic form reminiscent of fish & coral, with intricate

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Paraiba, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Sea Lion Fish Diamond Green Garnet & Ruby 18K Rose Gold Pin Brooch
Sea Lion Fish Diamond Green Garnet & Ruby 18K Rose Gold Pin Brooch

Sea Lion Fish Diamond Green Garnet & Ruby 18K Rose Gold Pin Brooch

By Unbranded

Located in Tysons, VA

Dimensions: 6.20x5.00x1.40cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "22 White Diamonds 0.11 CT 105 Fancy Diamonds 3.28 CT 326 Green Garnet 12.01 CT 2 Ruby 0.26 CT 18KR 34.21 GM (WBTT)" 18K...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Sea Fish Diamond Pave Black Pearl & Ruby 18K Rose Gold Pin Brooch
Sea Fish Diamond Pave Black Pearl & Ruby 18K Rose Gold Pin Brooch

Sea Fish Diamond Pave Black Pearl & Ruby 18K Rose Gold Pin Brooch

By Unbranded

Located in Tysons, VA

Dimensions: 5.10x1.30x0.60cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "9 White Diamonds 0.05 CT 122 Fancy Diamonds 1.03 CT 1 Black Pearl 7.45 CT (10MM) 1 Ruby 0.09 CT 18KR 10.29 GM (WOTT)" 1...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Black Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Crown Trifari 1950s Ruby Vivid Baby Tropical Fish Red Gold Crystal Eye Brooch
Crown Trifari 1950s Ruby Vivid Baby Tropical Fish Red Gold Crystal Eye Brooch

Crown Trifari 1950s Ruby Vivid Baby Tropical Fish Red Gold Crystal Eye Brooch

By Alfred Philippe for Trifari

Located in Wokingham, England

Crown Trifari 1950s Vintage Vivid Baby Tropical Fish Red Ruby Crystal Eye Brooch, Gold Tone Very

Category

Vintage 1950s American Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

18k Yellow Gold Diamond Rainbow Enamel Work Flopping Diving Fish Pin Brooch
18k Yellow Gold Diamond Rainbow Enamel Work Flopping Diving Fish Pin Brooch

18k Yellow Gold Diamond Rainbow Enamel Work Flopping Diving Fish Pin Brooch

Located in Montclair, NJ

--Stones:-- (7) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Bezel & Pave Set - Nice Brilliant White Diamonds - 0.10ctw (approx.) Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold w/ White Gold P...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

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

18k Gold Mabe Pearl & Turquoise Free Form Textured Detailed Fish Pin Brooch
18k Gold Mabe Pearl & Turquoise Free Form Textured Detailed Fish Pin Brooch

18k Gold Mabe Pearl & Turquoise Free Form Textured Detailed Fish Pin Brooch

Located in Montclair, NJ

--Stone(s):-- (1) Cultured Mabe Pearl - Oval Shape - White Color w/ Pink Overtone (1) Natural Genuine Turquoise - Round Cabochon Cut - Bezel Set - Turquoise Color - 2.4mm (approx.) ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold

Sea Fish Blue Sapphire Diamond Green Garnet & Ruby 18K White Gold Pin Brooch
Sea Fish Blue Sapphire Diamond Green Garnet & Ruby 18K White Gold Pin Brooch

Sea Fish Blue Sapphire Diamond Green Garnet & Ruby 18K White Gold Pin Brooch

By Unbranded

Located in Tysons, VA

Dimensions: 4.40x5.50x1.10cm Color: 18K White Gold Materials: "85 Blue Sapphire 9.59 CT 23 White Diamonds 0.25 CT 7 Fancy Diamonds 0.13 CT 147 Green Garnet 2.96 CT 1 Ruby 0.11 CT 18K...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Sea Fish Blue Sapphire Diamond Green Garnet & Ruby 18K White Gold Pin Brooch
Sea Fish Blue Sapphire Diamond Green Garnet & Ruby 18K White Gold Pin Brooch

Sea Fish Blue Sapphire Diamond Green Garnet & Ruby 18K White Gold Pin Brooch

By Unbranded

Located in Tysons, VA

Dimensions: 3.30x4.70x0.50cm Color: 18K White Gold Materials: "130 Blue Sapphire 3.45 CT 27 White Diamonds 0.16 CT 61 Green Garnet 1.52 CT 1 Ruby 0.13 CT 18KW 10.28 GM (WBTT)" 18K G...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Sea Fish Diamonds Pave Pink Ruby & Black Pearl 18K Rose Gold Pin Brooch
Sea Fish Diamonds Pave Pink Ruby & Black Pearl 18K Rose Gold Pin Brooch

Sea Fish Diamonds Pave Pink Ruby & Black Pearl 18K Rose Gold Pin Brooch

By Unbranded

Located in Tysons, VA

Dimensions: 5.00x1.30x1.10cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "9 White Diamonds 0.05 CT 7 Fancy Diamonds 0.06 CT 1 Green Garnet 0.08 CT 1 Black Pearl 7.10 CT(10MM) 163 Ruby 2.29 CT 18...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Black Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

F.J. Cooper 1960's Diamond  18 Karat Yellow Gold Koi Fish Vintage Brooch
F.J. Cooper 1960's Diamond  18 Karat Yellow Gold Koi Fish Vintage Brooch

F.J. Cooper 1960's Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Koi Fish Vintage Brooch

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Designed as a stylized koi fish with puffed scales and flowing fins Featuring a bezel set round

Category

Vintage 1960s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Reverse Painted Crystal Fish Pin
Reverse Painted Crystal Fish Pin

Reverse Painted Crystal Fish Pin

Located in Cincinnati, OH

This is a one-of-a kind special brooch. Lots of detail and perfect for anyone! 14KY reverse

Category

20th Century Unknown Brooches

Materials

Crystal, 14k Gold

0.50ct Diamond 18k Gold Fish Pin
0.50ct Diamond 18k Gold Fish Pin

0.50ct Diamond 18k Gold Fish Pin

Located in New York, NY

A refined and whimsical luxury brooch, this exquisite fish pin is crafted in rich 18k yellow gold

Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

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

Early Yves Saint Laurent Bakelite Fish Bangle
Early Yves Saint Laurent Bakelite Fish Bangle

Early Yves Saint Laurent Bakelite Fish Bangle

By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche

Located in New York, NY

Early Yves Saint Laurent Bakelite Fish Bangle from the 1970's. Carved with 2 fish meeting at the

Category

Vintage 1970s French Art Deco Brooches

Trifari Alfred Phillipe Art Deco Sail Fish
Trifari Alfred Phillipe Art Deco Sail Fish

Trifari Alfred Phillipe Art Deco Sail Fish

By Alfred Philippe for Trifari

Located in New York, NY

Charming Trifari Alfred Phillipe Art Deco Sail Fish from the 1930's. Finely detailed pave crystal

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Rhodium

Amazing Trifari Alfred Phillipe Deco Angel Fish Clip
Amazing Trifari Alfred Phillipe Deco Angel Fish Clip

Amazing Trifari Alfred Phillipe Deco Angel Fish Clip

By Alfred Philippe for Trifari

Located in New York, NY

Exceptional and collectible Trifari Art Deco Angel Fish Clip by Alfred Phillipe from the 1940's

Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Rhodium

  • 1
Get Updated with New Arrivals
Save "Fish Brooch", and we’ll notify you when there are new listings in this category.

Fish Brooch For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact fish brooch you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold, this item was constructed with great care. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. You’re likely to find the perfect fish brooch among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 19th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic fish brooch over the years, but those made by Tiffany & Co., Boucheron and Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co. are often thought to be among the most beautiful. While most can agree that any fish brooch from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a Diamond version from the 96 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also brilliant cut and cabochon versions for sale. When shopping for a fish brooch, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Fish Brooch?

The price for a fish brooch starts at $102 and tops out at $110,000 with these brooches, on average, selling for $2,200.

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.