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JEAN LOUIS SCHERRER Vintage Gilt Brooch
JEAN LOUIS SCHERRER Vintage Gilt Brooch

JEAN LOUIS SCHERRER Vintage Gilt Brooch

By Jean-Louis Scherrer

Located in Paris, FR

JEAN LOUIS SCHERRER vintage gilt brooch set with Tops-coloured resin and rhinestones. In very good

Category

Late 20th Century French Brooches

Victorian Gilt Brooch in Original Box
Victorian Gilt Brooch in Original Box

Victorian Gilt Brooch in Original Box

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

This lovely brooch has so much detail. It comes in the original box pictured. Length top to bottom

Category

Antique 1880s British Victorian Brooches

Philippe Ferrandis Gold Gilt Brooch Pin 1990s
Philippe Ferrandis Gold Gilt Brooch Pin 1990s

Philippe Ferrandis Gold Gilt Brooch Pin 1990s

By Philippe Ferrandis

Located in Wallkill, NY

Layered Filigree Philippe Ferrandis Pin New Old Stock (Never worn) In storage since purchased. Measuring 2.31 inches in diameter. Hallmarked Philippe Ferrandis. We Have hundreds of ...

Category

1990s French Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal, Gold

Crystal Peacock Gold gilt Brooch New, Never worn 1990s
Crystal Peacock Gold gilt Brooch New, Never worn 1990s

Crystal Peacock Gold gilt Brooch New, Never worn 1990s

Located in Wallkill, NY

Another piece out of a massive collection of costume jewelry Peacock Brooch that has Bezel

Category

1990s Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Gilt Metal

Henry Schreiner 1930s ProngSetCrystal Flora Spray Paisley ShadowBox Gilt Brooch
Henry Schreiner 1930s ProngSetCrystal Flora Spray Paisley ShadowBox Gilt Brooch

Henry Schreiner 1930s ProngSetCrystal Flora Spray Paisley ShadowBox Gilt Brooch

By Henry Schreiner

Located in Chicago, IL

this multi-color prong-set Bavarian-crystal, stylized-flora spray, gold-gilt brass brooch before he

Category

Vintage 1930s American Artist Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Brass, Yellow Gold, Gilt Metal

SWAROVSKI Crystal Deer Gold Gilt Brooch Pin Never Worn 1990s
SWAROVSKI Crystal Deer Gold Gilt Brooch Pin Never Worn 1990s

SWAROVSKI Crystal Deer Gold Gilt Brooch Pin Never Worn 1990s

By Swarovski

Located in Wallkill, NY

This is precious, a Swarovski Crystal Deer Brooch. Approximate Measurements 2.10 in / 53.55mm x

Category

1990s Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Gold, Gilt Metal

Victorian Revival Gilt Brooch with Garnet & Opal Rhinestones by Florenza, 1960s
Victorian Revival Gilt Brooch with Garnet & Opal Rhinestones by Florenza, 1960s

Victorian Revival Gilt Brooch with Garnet & Opal Rhinestones by Florenza, 1960s

By Florenza

Located in McKinney, TX

- Vintage item - Measures 3.25" tall - Gold plated - Garnet colored crystal rhinestones - Opal colored crystal rhinestones - By Florenza (signed on verso) - Circa 1960s - Esta...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Modern Brooches

Trifari Orientalist Enamel Brooch
Trifari Orientalist Enamel Brooch

Trifari Orientalist Enamel Brooch

By Trifari

Located in New York, NY

Trifari Orientalist Enamel Brooch from the 1960's. Large gilt brooch with ivory enamel ground with

Category

Vintage 1960s American Artisan Brooches

Materials

Enamel, Gilt Metal

Line Vautrin "La Manif" Gilt Bronze Brooch
Line Vautrin "La Manif" Gilt Bronze Brooch

Line Vautrin "La Manif" Gilt Bronze Brooch

By Line Vautrin

Located in New York, NY

Gilt brooch by Line Vautrin (1913-1997), circa 1945-46. The design is known as

Category

Vintage 1950s French Artisan Brooches

Materials

Bronze, Gilt Metal, Gold Plate, Brass

Vintage Satin Gold Abstract Brooch by Monet, circa 1970s
Vintage Satin Gold Abstract Brooch by Monet, circa 1970s

Vintage Satin Gold Abstract Brooch by Monet, circa 1970s

By Monet

Located in McKinney, TX

This gorgeous gilt brooch by Monet, circa 1970s, is a wonderful example of the quality and

Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Brooches

Art Deco Gilt Peacock Brooch
Art Deco Gilt Peacock Brooch

Art Deco Gilt Peacock Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Charming, animated Art Deco Peacock Brooch from the 1930's. Gilt metal with pave accents, citrine

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Antique Gilt Shell Cameo "Baccus" Brooch
Antique Gilt Shell Cameo "Baccus" Brooch

Antique Gilt Shell Cameo "Baccus" Brooch

Located in New York, NY

This antique shell cameo brooch features a finely carved portrait of Bacchus, the Roman god of wine

Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Nina Ricci Gilted Metal Brooch with Rhinestones
Nina Ricci Gilted Metal Brooch with Rhinestones

Nina Ricci Gilted Metal Brooch with Rhinestones

By Nina Ricci

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Nina Ricci - Gilted metal brooch paved with multicoloured rhinestones. Additional information

Category

Vintage 1980s Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

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

Christian Lacroix Organza Brooch in Gilted Metal
Christian Lacroix Organza Brooch in Gilted Metal

Christian Lacroix Organza Brooch in Gilted Metal

By Christian Lacroix

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Christian Lacroix (Made in France) Gilted metal brooch paved with rhinestones and an organza rose

Category

1990s French Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Ciner Pave and Gilt Flower Brooch Suite
Ciner Pave and Gilt Flower Brooch Suite

Ciner Pave and Gilt Flower Brooch Suite

By Ciner

Located in New York, NY

Elegant Ciner Pave and Gilt Flower Brooch Suite from the 1960's. Tiny heart shaped petals are hand

Category

Vintage 1960s American Artisan Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Chanel Gilt Flower Brooch: Workshop Gripoix
Chanel Gilt Flower Brooch: Workshop Gripoix

Chanel Gilt Flower Brooch: Workshop Gripoix

By Maison Gripoix for Chanel

Located in Riverdale, NY

Attractive gilt bronze flower brooch by Maison Gripoix for CoCo Chanel. Handmade streamers are

Category

Vintage 1960s French Baroque Brooches

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Gold Plate, Enamel, Gilt Metal

Chanel Gilted Metal and Green Enamelled Brooch
Chanel Gilted Metal and Green Enamelled Brooch

Chanel Gilted Metal and Green Enamelled Brooch

By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Chanel - Gilted metal and green enamelled brooch. Additional information: Dimensions

Category

Vintage 1980s French Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal, Enamel

Gilt Sterling Elephant Brooch
Gilt Sterling Elephant Brooch

Gilt Sterling Elephant Brooch

By Airoldi

Located in New York, NY

Gilt sterling elephant brooch with silver toned tusks. Blue paste eyes. Airoldi,Italy. 2" x 2

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

CHRISTIAN DIOR Vintage Brooch in Gilt Metal
CHRISTIAN DIOR Vintage Brooch in Gilt Metal

CHRISTIAN DIOR Vintage Brooch in Gilt Metal

By Christian Dior

Located in Paris, FR

CHRISTIAN DIOR Vintage Brooch in Gilt Metal, set with rhinestones. In good condition. Made in

Category

Late 20th Century French Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Miriam Haskell Pearl and Gilt Cascade Brooch
Miriam Haskell Pearl and Gilt Cascade Brooch

Miriam Haskell Pearl and Gilt Cascade Brooch

By Miriam Haskell

Located in New York, NY

Miriam Haskell russian gilt fine box chain and signature baroque pearl knotted cascade brooch

Category

Vintage 1950s American Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Silson Art Deco Gilt Corsage Hand Brooch
Silson Art Deco Gilt Corsage Hand Brooch

Silson Art Deco Gilt Corsage Hand Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Amazing Rare Silson Art Deco Gilt Corsage Hand Brooch from the 1940's with a jeweled bracelet

Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Miriam Haskell  Gilt Baroque Shell Stickpin Brooch
Miriam Haskell  Gilt Baroque Shell Stickpin Brooch

Miriam Haskell Gilt Baroque Shell Stickpin Brooch

By Miriam Haskell

Located in New York, NY

Miriam Haskell Russian gold and crystal rose montees baroque shell stickpin brooch. 1950's USA

Category

Vintage 1950s American Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Large Crystal Gold Gilt Metal Flower Brooch
Large Crystal Gold Gilt Metal Flower Brooch

Large Crystal Gold Gilt Metal Flower Brooch

Located in Miami Beach, FL

Impressive three dimensional large crystal flower brooch with a gold tone stem and leaves.

Category

Late 20th Century Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Gilt Metal

CoCo Chanel Gilt Flower Brooch: Workshop Gripoix
CoCo Chanel Gilt Flower Brooch: Workshop Gripoix

CoCo Chanel Gilt Flower Brooch: Workshop Gripoix

By Maison Gripoix for Chanel

Located in Riverdale, NY

Attractive gilt bronze flower brooch by Maison Gripoix for Chanel. Handmade streamers are edged

Category

Vintage 1960s French Baroque Brooches

Materials

Bronze, Gold Plate, Brass, Gilt Metal

Miriam Haskell Gilt Flower Brooch with Beaded Hoop
Miriam Haskell Gilt Flower Brooch with Beaded Hoop

Miriam Haskell Gilt Flower Brooch with Beaded Hoop

By Miriam Haskell

Located in New York, NY

Miriam Haskell Gilt Flower Brooch with Beaded Hoop in pastes and pale emerald beads with faux

Category

Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Sterling Gilt Vogue Amythest Brooch
Sterling Gilt Vogue Amythest Brooch

Sterling Gilt Vogue Amythest Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Attractive gilt silver brooch of wired hexagonal amythest pastes by Vogue N.Y. circa 1940s

Category

Vintage 1940s American Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Antique Gilt Metal Brooch Bear Playing a Violine
Antique Gilt Metal Brooch Bear Playing a Violine

Antique Gilt Metal Brooch Bear Playing a Violine

Located in Munich, Bavaria

This wonderful Brooch shows a sitting bear playing a violine.

Category

Antique 1880s French Belle Époque Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Antigona Paris Gilt Metal and Blue Resin Bird Brooch
Antigona Paris Gilt Metal and Blue Resin Bird Brooch

Antigona Paris Gilt Metal and Blue Resin Bird Brooch

By Antigona

Located in Atlanta, GA

Antigona Paris designed this stunning giant bird brooch. The dimensional shape boasts a giant bird

Category

Vintage 1980s French Modern Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Guy Laroche Gilt Metal and Pearl Starfish Pin Brooch
Guy Laroche Gilt Metal and Pearl Starfish Pin Brooch

Guy Laroche Gilt Metal and Pearl Starfish Pin Brooch

By Guy Laroche

Located in Atlanta, GA

This elegant Guy Laroche Paris pin brooch features an oversized starfish shape with gilt metal, all

Category

1990s French Modern Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Retro Gilt Sterling Poppy Brooch
Retro Gilt Sterling Poppy Brooch

Retro Gilt Sterling Poppy Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Large 1940's retro unfurling poppy brooch of gold washed sterling silver with faux blue zircon

Category

Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

Chanel Gilt Leaf Brooch with Pastes and Pearls,  Goossens
Chanel Gilt Leaf Brooch with Pastes and Pearls,  Goossens

Chanel Gilt Leaf Brooch with Pastes and Pearls, Goossens

By Chanel

Located in Riverdale, NY

Striking floriform brooch completely handmade by Goossens for Chanel. Chanel's favorite fox chain

Category

Vintage 1960s French Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze, Gilt Metal

MaryMcFadden 1970 TheMetCollected JewelrySeries Gilt Openwork Sculptural Brooch
MaryMcFadden 1970 TheMetCollected JewelrySeries Gilt Openwork Sculptural Brooch

MaryMcFadden 1970 TheMetCollected JewelrySeries Gilt Openwork Sculptural Brooch

By Mary McFadden

Located in Chicago, IL

photo) in the same abstract organic pattern as this signed yellow-gold-gilt brass brooch with her

Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Brooches

Materials

Gold, Gilt Metal, Brass

Vintage Chinese Export Gilt Silver & Jade Figural Butterfly Brooch
Vintage Chinese Export Gilt Silver & Jade Figural Butterfly Brooch

Vintage Chinese Export Gilt Silver & Jade Figural Butterfly Brooch

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine vintage vermeil and jade brooch. In gilt silver. In the form of a butterfly with the wings

Category

20th Century Chinese Brooches

Materials

Jade, Silver, Gilt Metal

Multi Color and Gilt Metal Brooch by Mercedes Robirosa
Multi Color and Gilt Metal Brooch by Mercedes Robirosa

Multi Color and Gilt Metal Brooch by Mercedes Robirosa

By Mercedes Robirosa

Located in Palm Desert, CA

An unusual Brooch with an added pendent element fashioned in gilt metal with wonderful glass stones

Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Ciner Crystal Gilt Metal Floral Brooch & Earrings Circa 1970
Ciner Crystal Gilt Metal Floral Brooch & Earrings Circa 1970

Ciner Crystal Gilt Metal Floral Brooch & Earrings Circa 1970

By Ciner

Located in University City, MO

Ciner Crystal gilt metal floral brooch & earrings set c 1970 The elegant three-dimensional brooch

Category

Vintage 1970s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Miriam Haskell  Gilt Pine Frond and Seed Pearl Brooch
Miriam Haskell  Gilt Pine Frond and Seed Pearl Brooch

Miriam Haskell Gilt Pine Frond and Seed Pearl Brooch

By Miriam Haskell

Located in New York, NY

Miriam Haskell Brooch of a natural pine frond plated in 24 carat gold, the needles of the frond

Category

Vintage 1950s American Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

A striking pair of gilt metal Austrian 'flower' brooches, 1950s.
A striking pair of gilt metal Austrian 'flower' brooches, 1950s.

A striking pair of gilt metal Austrian 'flower' brooches, 1950s.

Located in Greyabbey, County Down

Two strong and striking gilt 'dahlia' brooches, in gilded metal, made in Austria in the 1960s. One

Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Line Vautrin Gilt Bronze Moon Star Cosmology 2-part Brooch
Line Vautrin Gilt Bronze Moon Star Cosmology 2-part Brooch

Line Vautrin Gilt Bronze Moon Star Cosmology 2-part Brooch

By Line Vautrin

Located in New York, NY

Portman is pleased to offer this rare Line Vautrin “performing” brooch, extra-large for her oeuvre

Category

Mid-20th Century French Modern Brooches

Materials

Bronze, Gilt Metal

Miriam Haskell Gilt Walnut and Wood Leaf Dress Clip Brooch
Miriam Haskell Gilt Walnut and Wood Leaf Dress Clip Brooch

Miriam Haskell Gilt Walnut and Wood Leaf Dress Clip Brooch

By Miriam Haskell

Located in New York, NY

Early and rare Miriam Haskell clip brooch of a realistic gilt walnut and sewn floral motifs with

Category

Vintage 1930s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Philippe Ferrandis Brooch Floral Gold Gilt New Never Worn 1990s
Philippe Ferrandis Brooch Floral Gold Gilt New Never Worn 1990s

Philippe Ferrandis Brooch Floral Gold Gilt New Never Worn 1990s

By Philippe Ferrandis

Located in Wallkill, NY

Stunning Philippe Ferrandis Brooch made in France Never worn! New Old Stock. Large Floral Brooch

Category

1990s French Brooches

Materials

Gold, Gilt Metal

Roger Jean Pierre Massive French Topaz Gilt and Pearl Brooch
Roger Jean Pierre Massive French Topaz Gilt and Pearl Brooch

Roger Jean Pierre Massive French Topaz Gilt and Pearl Brooch

By Roger Jean-Pierre

Located in New York, NY

Roger Jean - Pierre Massive badge inspired articulated brooch of large elongated ovals, faux

Category

Vintage 1950s French Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Pair of Jeweled Enamel Gilt Metal Butterfly Brooches circa 1980s
Pair of Jeweled Enamel Gilt Metal Butterfly Brooches circa 1980s

Pair of Jeweled Enamel Gilt Metal Butterfly Brooches circa 1980s

By Avon

Located in University City, MO

Pair of jeweled enamel gilt metal butterfly brooches c 1980s The elegant gold metal butterflies are

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Brooches

Materials

Enamel, Gilt Metal

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

Line Vautrin 1940s Art Deco articulated gilt bronze seahorse brooch (Attributed) The incredibly

Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Bronze, Gilt Metal

Art Deco Silver Gilt Three Feathers Brooch
Art Deco Silver Gilt Three Feathers Brooch

Art Deco Silver Gilt Three Feathers Brooch

Located in London, GB

Beautiful and stylish Art Deco silver gilt three feathers brooch. Measuring length 6.5 cm / 2.5

Category

Vintage 1930s Brooches

Karl Lagerfeld Gold Gilt Enameled Brooch New, Never worn  1990s
Karl Lagerfeld Gold Gilt Enameled Brooch New, Never worn  1990s

Karl Lagerfeld Gold Gilt Enameled Brooch New, Never worn 1990s

Located in Wallkill, NY

2 gentleman and a maiden on this Karl Lagerfeld Brooch. Green, Red, Black and beige enamel

Category

1990s French Brooches

Materials

Enamel, Gilt Metal

Miriam Haskell 1940s Gilt Metal Baroque Pearl Stick Pin Brooch, USA
Miriam Haskell 1940s Gilt Metal Baroque Pearl Stick Pin Brooch, USA

Miriam Haskell 1940s Gilt Metal Baroque Pearl Stick Pin Brooch, USA

By Miriam Haskell

Located in Atlanta, GA

This is a Miriam Haskell pearl stick pin/brooch. This is a gilt Russian gold metal flowers stick

Category

Vintage 1940s American Baroque Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Gilt Metal

1940s Massive Crystal Gilt Metal Art Deco Flower Spray Brooch
1940s Massive Crystal Gilt Metal Art Deco Flower Spray Brooch

1940s Massive Crystal Gilt Metal Art Deco Flower Spray Brooch

Located in University City, MO

1940s Massive crystal gilt metal art deco flower spray brooch The elegant bouquet of flowers are

Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Vermeil, Rhodium, Base Metal, Gilt Metal

Coco Chanel Gilt Sunburst Brooch with Pastes and Pearls, Goossens
Coco Chanel Gilt Sunburst Brooch with Pastes and Pearls, Goossens

Coco Chanel Gilt Sunburst Brooch with Pastes and Pearls, Goossens

Located in Riverdale, NY

Coco Chanel Haute Couture striking sunburst brooch completely handmade by Goossens for Chanel

Category

Vintage 1950s French Baroque Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Gold Plate, Bronze, Gilt Metal

Mother of Pearl Jeweled Artisan Massive Gilt Metal Tassel Brooch c 1970s
Mother of Pearl Jeweled Artisan Massive Gilt Metal Tassel Brooch c 1970s

Mother of Pearl Jeweled Artisan Massive Gilt Metal Tassel Brooch c 1970s

Located in University City, MO

Exquisite mother of pearl massive crystal jeweled gilt metal fringe tassel brooch designed by

Category

Vintage 1970s German Artisan Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Antique Gilt Venus and Psyche Cameo Brooch Pendant
Antique Gilt Venus and Psyche Cameo Brooch Pendant

Antique Gilt Venus and Psyche Cameo Brooch Pendant

Located in New York, NY

This exquisite antique cameo brooch pendant features a finely carved depiction of Venus and Psyche

Category

Antique 19th Century Baroque Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate, Copper

Antique Gilt Venus and Psyche Cameo Brooch Pendant
Antique Gilt Venus and Psyche Cameo Brooch Pendant

Antique Gilt Venus and Psyche Cameo Brooch Pendant

Located in New York, NY

This exquisite antique cameo brooch pendant features a finely carved depiction of Venus and Psyche

Category

Antique 19th Century Baroque Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate, Copper

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Gilt Brooch For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact gilt brooch you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using gilt metal, gold and gold plate. Our collection of these items for sale includes 2195 vintage editions and 151 modern creations to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect gilt brooch among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 18th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Finding an appealing gilt brooch — no matter the origin — is easy, but Chanel, Miriam Haskell and Christian Lacroix each produced a popular version that is worth a look. A gilt brooch can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 70 crystal versions can add an especially stylish touch. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also bead cut and cabochon cut versions available here, too. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a gilt brooch, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Gilt Brooch?

On average, a gilt brooch at 1stDibs sells for $574, while they’re typically $49 on the low end and $17,500 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.