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Sterling Silver Evil Eye Brooch Pin Amulet Wood Pedestal Cabinet of Curiosities
Sterling Silver Evil Eye Brooch Pin Amulet Wood Pedestal Cabinet of Curiosities

Sterling Silver Evil Eye Brooch Pin Amulet Wood Pedestal Cabinet of Curiosities

Located in Round Top, TX

The pedestal lifts the brooch above a dresser or countertop and provides a "home" for this beautiful piece of art.

Category

Late 20th Century American Bohemian Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Sterling Silver

Eigil Jensen Designed for Anton Michelsen Sterling & Enamel Brooch & Earring Set
Eigil Jensen Designed for Anton Michelsen Sterling & Enamel Brooch & Earring Set

Eigil Jensen Designed for Anton Michelsen Sterling & Enamel Brooch & Earring Set

By Anton Michelsen

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This brooch and earring set was designed by Eigil Jensen for Anton Michelsen of Denmark in approximately 1960 in the period Mid-Century Modern style. The set is composed of sterling ...

Category

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

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Antique Ladies Carved Coral Cherub & 14-Karat Yellow Gold Brooch & Earrings Set
Antique Ladies Carved Coral Cherub & 14-Karat Yellow Gold Brooch & Earrings Set

Antique Ladies Carved Coral Cherub & 14-Karat Yellow Gold Brooch & Earrings Set

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

The clip earrings are shaped in a complimentary manner with hand carved coral leaves and female faces. This antique brooch comes with its original leather and velvet lined box.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Coral, Gold

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

The piece was handmade in most likely the late 1960s in the Mid-Century Modern style and is done with a sterling silver backing with a combination of hand cut and inlaid mother of pe...

Category

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

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Sterling Silver

Vintage Jack Vandell 14 Karat Gold & Emerald Polo Mallet Brooch or Pendant
Vintage Jack Vandell 14 Karat Gold & Emerald Polo Mallet Brooch or Pendant

Vintage Jack Vandell 14 Karat Gold & Emerald Polo Mallet Brooch or Pendant

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This vintage brooch or pendant was made by the well known Jack Vandell studio of the United States and dates to approximately 1970 and done in a Modern style. The piece is composed o...

Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Gold

Antique 14-Karat Yellow Gold, Amethyst and Seed Pearl Necklace and Brooch
Antique 14-Karat Yellow Gold, Amethyst and Seed Pearl Necklace and Brooch

Antique 14-Karat Yellow Gold, Amethyst and Seed Pearl Necklace and Brooch

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This antique pairing of a yellow 14-karat gold necklace and brooch are presumed to have been made in the United States in circa 1910 in the period Edwardian style. Both pieces are co...

Category

Early 20th Century American Edwardian Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Gold

Antique Victorian Shell Cameo Brooch/Pendant with Diamond, 14K Gold
Antique Victorian Shell Cameo Brooch/Pendant with Diamond, 14K Gold

Antique Victorian Shell Cameo Brooch/Pendant with Diamond, 14K Gold

Located in Laguna Hills, CA

Capture the elegance of the Victorian and Art Deco eras with this exquisite Antique Shell Cameo Habillé Brooch/Pendant. Hand-carved from genuine natural shell, likely carnelian, this...

Category

Antique 18th Century English Early Victorian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Talleres Los Ballesteros Sterling Silver 925 & Stone Cabochon Brooch, Mexico
Talleres Los Ballesteros Sterling Silver 925 & Stone Cabochon Brooch, Mexico

Talleres Los Ballesteros Sterling Silver 925 & Stone Cabochon Brooch, Mexico

By Los Ballesteros

Located in London, Fitzrovia

Talleres Los Ballesteros Sterling Silver and green hand carved stone Mayan Pin Brooch. Very unusual.

Category

20th Century Mexican Folk Art Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Stone, Silver

Vintage Aurora Borealis Crystal Brooch & Earrings Set 1950s Sparkling Cluster
Vintage Aurora Borealis Crystal Brooch & Earrings Set 1950s Sparkling Cluster

Vintage Aurora Borealis Crystal Brooch & Earrings Set 1950s Sparkling Cluster

Located in Milford, DE

Details Period: 1950s Style: Mid-Century, Cocktail, Retro Materials: Aurora Borealis faceted crystal beads Gold-tone metal Hand-wired construction Type: Brooch + Clip-on earrings (3...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Crystal

Tiffany 18 Karat Gold & Carved Coral Brooch with Matching 14 Karat Earrings Set
Tiffany 18 Karat Gold & Carved Coral Brooch with Matching 14 Karat Earrings Set

Tiffany 18 Karat Gold & Carved Coral Brooch with Matching 14 Karat Earrings Set

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

The origins of the matching earrings is unknown, and are done in the same style. The brooch is a figural stemmed rose made of 18 karat yellow gold leaves and stem with a hand-carved ...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Italian Art Deco Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Coral, Gold

EDWARDIAN 1900 Enameled Pendant Brooch In 18Kt Platinum Diamonds & Aquamarine
EDWARDIAN 1900 Enameled Pendant Brooch In 18Kt Platinum Diamonds & Aquamarine

EDWARDIAN 1900 Enameled Pendant Brooch In 18Kt Platinum Diamonds & Aquamarine

Located in Miami, FL

The delicate brooch was masterfully hand-crafted in solid yellow gold of 18 karats with parts in platinum for the setting of the diamonds.

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Platinum, Enamel, 18k Gold, Ye...

Antique English Horse Jumping or Steeplechase 9 Karat Yellow Gold Brooch or Pin
Antique English Horse Jumping or Steeplechase 9 Karat Yellow Gold Brooch or Pin

Antique English Horse Jumping or Steeplechase 9 Karat Yellow Gold Brooch or Pin

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This antique brooch or pin is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from England and date to approximately 1900 and done in the period Edwardian style.

Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Gold

Antique Miniature Portrait on Bone with Fitted Case 14-Karat Yellow Gold Brooch
Antique Miniature Portrait on Bone with Fitted Case 14-Karat Yellow Gold Brooch

Antique Miniature Portrait on Bone with Fitted Case 14-Karat Yellow Gold Brooch

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

Dating from the late 17th century and done in the Federalist style, this finely detailed and well executed hand painted miniature portrait on bone of a period nobleman can be worn as...

Category

Antique Late 17th Century American Federal Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Gold

Goddess Cameo Pendant Brooch Necklace Silver Classical Antique 2.5 Inches
Goddess Cameo Pendant Brooch Necklace Silver Classical Antique 2.5 Inches

Goddess Cameo Pendant Brooch Necklace Silver Classical Antique 2.5 Inches

Located in New York, NY

This is an absolutely stunning and very rare large antique Shell Cameo Pendant Brooch with a hand carved image of a Goddess Maiden with wonderful swirling robes and scarf.

Category

20th Century Italian Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Silver

Karl Drerup Enamel Metal and Sterling Silver, Plaque/Brooch/Pin Picture, Signed
Karl Drerup Enamel Metal and Sterling Silver, Plaque/Brooch/Pin Picture, Signed

Karl Drerup Enamel Metal and Sterling Silver, Plaque/Brooch/Pin Picture, Signed

By Karl Drerup

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Master enamelist Karl Drerup, known as one of the best mid century painters on fire . DK mark. Mounted in Sterling silver frame and also marked Jo Michels sterling.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Metal

Art Nouveau Diamond Pearl Rare Brooch Pendant 18 KT/Silver
Art Nouveau Diamond Pearl Rare Brooch Pendant 18 KT/Silver

Art Nouveau Diamond Pearl Rare Brooch Pendant 18 KT/Silver

Located in Napoli, IT

An authentic Art Nouveau period lavaliere brooch, hand crafted during 1900 ca of solid 18 KT gold topped by silver Sinuous curve-linear forms given and the leaf work interlaced in a ...

Category

Antique Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver

Doris Cliff Egyptian Revival Scarab Earrings Brooch Sterling Silver Faience
Doris Cliff Egyptian Revival Scarab Earrings Brooch Sterling Silver Faience

Doris Cliff Egyptian Revival Scarab Earrings Brooch Sterling Silver Faience

Located in New York, NY

The earrings and brooch are hand wrought in Sterling Silver with green faience scarabs.

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Sterling Silver

Nude Apollo God Archer Cameo Pendant Brooch Necklace Silver Antique VIctorian
Nude Apollo God Archer Cameo Pendant Brooch Necklace Silver Antique VIctorian

Nude Apollo God Archer Cameo Pendant Brooch Necklace Silver Antique VIctorian

Located in New York, NY

Indulge in a museum quality absolutely stunning and very rare large antique Shell Cameo Pendant Brooch with a hand carved image of a nude God Apollo with his Archery Bow and Arrow wi...

Category

20th Century Italian Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Aurora Goddess Cherub Angel Putti Cameo Pendant Brooch Necklace 18 Karat Gold
Aurora Goddess Cherub Angel Putti Cameo Pendant Brooch Necklace 18 Karat Gold

Aurora Goddess Cherub Angel Putti Cameo Pendant Brooch Necklace 18 Karat Gold

Located in New York, NY

This is an absolutely stunning museum quality antique Victorian Shell Cameo Pendant or Brooch in 18 Karat Gold with a hand carved image of a Goddess Maiden scattering roses with two ...

Category

20th Century Italian Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Victorian Style Miniature Portrait Painting 18K Two Tone Gold Pendant Brooch
Victorian Style Miniature Portrait Painting 18K Two Tone Gold Pendant Brooch

Victorian Style Miniature Portrait Painting 18K Two Tone Gold Pendant Brooch

Located in Tustin, CA

Lovely oval shaped pendant or brooch has a hand painted miniature painting of a beautiful young woman with 3 diamonds accenting her veil.

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Art Deco Locket Guilloche Enamel Flower Basket Pendant Brooch Sterling Silver
Art Deco Locket Guilloche Enamel Flower Basket Pendant Brooch Sterling Silver

Art Deco Locket Guilloche Enamel Flower Basket Pendant Brooch Sterling Silver

Located in New York, NY

The bale may be lowered and the locket also worn as a brooch. The hand painted enamel flowers are gorgeous with pink roses and blue forget-me-nots.

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Hammered Brooch #165 with Bird from 1930s
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Hammered Brooch #165 with Bird from 1930s

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Hammered Brooch #165 with Bird from 1930s

By Georg Jensen

Located in New York, NY

Georg Jensen sterling silver hand hammered brooch, in pattern number 165, depicting a bird and stylized natural motifs, made between 1933 and 1944.

Category

Early 20th Century Danish Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Aurora And Apollo Chariot Of The Sun Cameo Pendant Brooch Necklace Antique
Aurora And Apollo Chariot Of The Sun Cameo Pendant Brooch Necklace Antique

Aurora And Apollo Chariot Of The Sun Cameo Pendant Brooch Necklace Antique

Located in New York, NY

Indulge in a fabulous antique Shell Cameo Pendant Brooch with a hand carved image of Aurora and the Chariot of the Sun driven by Apollo after.

Category

20th Century Italian Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Winged Angels Nude Goddess Cameo Pendant Brooch Necklace 14 Karat Gold Antique
Winged Angels Nude Goddess Cameo Pendant Brooch Necklace 14 Karat Gold Antique

Winged Angels Nude Goddess Cameo Pendant Brooch Necklace 14 Karat Gold Antique

Located in New York, NY

Indulge in a museum quality absolutely stunning and very rare large antique Shell Cameo Pendant Brooch with a hand carved image of two winged angels attending to a nude Goddess maide...

Category

20th Century Italian Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Line Vautrin Set Enamel Carved Resin Edelweiss Brass ClipEarrings & Brooch 1950s
Line Vautrin Set Enamel Carved Resin Edelweiss Brass ClipEarrings & Brooch 1950s

Line Vautrin Set Enamel Carved Resin Edelweiss Brass ClipEarrings & Brooch 1950s

By Line Vautrin

Located in Chicago, IL

Line Vautrin created "flame-radiating" resin mirrors in mid-century that are very similar to this sculptural resin edelweiss-flower set of highly-textural, hand-carved and enameled c...

Category

Early 20th Century French Artist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Vintage 18k Gold Oval Painted Portrait Diamond Enamel Pearl Frame Brooch Pendant
Vintage 18k Gold Oval Painted Portrait Diamond Enamel Pearl Frame Brooch Pendant

Vintage 18k Gold Oval Painted Portrait Diamond Enamel Pearl Frame Brooch Pendant

Located in Montclair, NJ

Here we have a magnificent vintage pendant or brooch that was crafted from solid 18k yellow and white gold featuring an oval-shaped hand painted portrait of a woman topped with glass.

Category

Vintage 1950s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Arts & Crafts Period Large Scale 14k Gold Onyx and Diamond Pendant / Brooch
Arts & Crafts Period Large Scale 14k Gold Onyx and Diamond Pendant / Brooch

Arts & Crafts Period Large Scale 14k Gold Onyx and Diamond Pendant / Brooch

Located in Palm Beach, FL

This wonderful and large Arts and Crafts Movement period 14k yellow gold, onyx, and diamond pendant/brooch, is entirely hand crafted and epitomizes aesthetic articles from that perio...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Arts and Crafts Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold

1919 Pendant Brooch Bacchus Cameo Red Onyx Diamonds solid 18K Gold Silver/ 26gr
1919 Pendant Brooch Bacchus Cameo Red Onyx Diamonds solid 18K Gold Silver/ 26gr

1919 Pendant Brooch Bacchus Cameo Red Onyx Diamonds solid 18K Gold Silver/ 26gr

Located in SE

Antique pendant / brooch with hand - carved hard stone Cameo depicting Bacchus or Dionysus accented with Diamonds in Silver clusters.

Category

Vintage 1910s Swedish Greek Revival Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Silver

14K Gold Lady's Floral Design Brooch/Pendant with Cut 7 Rubies and 6 Diamonds
14K Gold Lady's Floral Design Brooch/Pendant with Cut 7 Rubies and 6 Diamonds

14K Gold Lady's Floral Design Brooch/Pendant with Cut 7 Rubies and 6 Diamonds

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

Stamped 14KT yellow gold ladies hand assembled brooch with a bright polish and textured finish in very good condition with a leafy floral design.

Category

Mid-20th Century Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Gold

Certified 53.94 Carats Hand-Carved Natural Arizona Turquoise Cameo Gemstone
Certified 53.94 Carats Hand-Carved Natural Arizona Turquoise Cameo Gemstone

Certified 53.94 Carats Hand-Carved Natural Arizona Turquoise Cameo Gemstone

By Vaibhav Dhadda

Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan

When adorned in a pendant or brooch, this hand-carved gemstone becomes the centerpiece of a jewelry masterpiece.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise

Certified 50.14 Carat Hand-Carved Natural Arizona Turquoise Fish Gemstone
Certified 50.14 Carat Hand-Carved Natural Arizona Turquoise Fish Gemstone

Certified 50.14 Carat Hand-Carved Natural Arizona Turquoise Fish Gemstone

By Vaibhav Dhadda

Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan

When adorned in a pendant or brooch, this hand-carved gemstone transforms into a true masterpiece.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Loose Gemstones

Materials

Turquoise

Certified 42.23 Carats Hand-Carved Natural Arizona Turquoise Fish Gemstone
Certified 42.23 Carats Hand-Carved Natural Arizona Turquoise Fish Gemstone

Certified 42.23 Carats Hand-Carved Natural Arizona Turquoise Fish Gemstone

By Vaibhav Dhadda

Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan

When adorned in a pendant or brooch, this hand-carved gemstone becomes the centerpiece of a jewelry masterpiece.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Loose Gemstones

Materials

Turquoise

Certified 27.46 Carat Hand-Carved Natural Arizona Turquoise Owl Carving Gemstone
Certified 27.46 Carat Hand-Carved Natural Arizona Turquoise Owl Carving Gemstone

Certified 27.46 Carat Hand-Carved Natural Arizona Turquoise Owl Carving Gemstone

By Vaibhav Dhadda

Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan

When adorned in a pendant or brooch, this hand-carved gemstone becomes a true masterpiece.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Loose Gemstones

Materials

Turquoise

Dolce & Gabbana Crystal Butterfly Embellished Cocktail Dress 2005-2006
Dolce & Gabbana Crystal Butterfly Embellished Cocktail Dress 2005-2006

Dolce & Gabbana Crystal Butterfly Embellished Cocktail Dress 2005-2006

By Dolce & Gabbana

Located in London, GB

The accompanying sash — a separate piece — is constructed from layered crimson and black grosgrain ribbon with a large pleated silk rosette at the hip, centred on an extraordinary ha...

Category

Early 2000s Italian Cocktail Dresses

Vintage Crystal Orange Opal Cross Gold Pendant
Vintage Crystal Orange Opal Cross Gold Pendant

Vintage Crystal Orange Opal Cross Gold Pendant

Located in Montreal, QC

Finely Detailed Vintage Cross Brooch Pendant. Securely Hand set with 2.50tcw Crystal Orange Opals.

Category

Late 20th Century Modernist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Eighteen Karat Rose Gold Floral Drop Pendant Necklace Diamonds
Eighteen Karat Rose Gold Floral Drop Pendant Necklace Diamonds

Eighteen Karat Rose Gold Floral Drop Pendant Necklace Diamonds

By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery

Located in Berlin, DE

The diamonds bring the delicate blinks. This brooch is custom hand made. You can contact the artist to choose if you wish to order this piece in white, yellow or black gold, you can...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Quartz, White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold

Bes Ben Clockworks Hat
Bes Ben Clockworks Hat

Bes Ben Clockworks Hat

By Bes-Ben

Located in New York, NY

Patent leather cut work leaves are decorated with jet beads and tons of pocket watch and cuckoo clock mini brooches. Beautifully hand crafted. 1940's USA. These were insane conversa...

Category

1940s American Hats

Roger Scemama Starburst Pendant Necklace
Roger Scemama Starburst Pendant Necklace

Roger Scemama Starburst Pendant Necklace

By Roger Scemama

Located in New York, NY

Roger Scemama antique silver and brcopper metal abstract brutalist starburst pendant- brooch necklace. Completely hand made in France, 1950's.

Category

Vintage 1950s French Modernist Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gilt Metal, Silver Plate, Brass, Bronze, Copper

Antique European Pendant Demeter Carved Shell Cameo solid 14K Rose Gold / 9.7gr
Antique European Pendant Demeter Carved Shell Cameo solid 14K Rose Gold / 9.7gr

Antique European Pendant Demeter Carved Shell Cameo solid 14K Rose Gold / 9.7gr

Located in SE

Antique pendant/brooch with hand carved Shell cameo depicting Demeter - Greek Goddess of the harvest and agriculture, who presided over grains and the fertility of the earth She has ...

Category

Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Rose Gold

1850s Carved Coral and Gold Pendant Brooch and Earrings Suite
1850s Carved Coral and Gold Pendant Brooch and Earrings Suite

1850s Carved Coral and Gold Pendant Brooch and Earrings Suite

Located in New York, NY

A beautifully hand crafted Victorian pendant/brooch and earring suite in Etruscan style, made of 18K yellow gold and natural Mediterranean coral.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Etruscan Revival Dangle Earrings

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold

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Hand Brooch For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate hand brooch for your needs in our varied inventory. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold, this item was constructed with great care. Our collection of these items for sale includes 275 vintage editions and 44 modern creations to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect hand 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. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic hand brooch over the years, but those made by Cartier, Sicis Jewels and MMarte Małgorzata Mieleszko are often thought to be among the most beautiful. Take a look at a hand brooch featuring Diamond from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also brilliant cut cut and oval cut cut versions available here, too. If you’re browsing our inventory for a hand brooch, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a Hand Brooch?

Prices for a hand brooch can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $47 and can go as high as $40,982, while this accessory, on average, fetches $1,212.

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 Gucci, Versace, Dior 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.