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18K Gold Diamond Fancy Sapphire Keshi Pearl Handmade Brooch Pendant
18K Gold Diamond Fancy Sapphire Keshi Pearl Handmade Brooch Pendant

18K Gold Diamond Fancy Sapphire Keshi Pearl Handmade Brooch Pendant

By MOISEIKIN

Located in Hong Kong, HK

brighten the monotone colour dress. Gold 18K, Handmade Brooch Pendant Weight 19.15g, 124 Diamond 1.232ct

Category

2010s Russian Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold

18kt Gold Original Handmade Brooch, Pendant
18kt Gold Original Handmade Brooch, Pendant

18kt Gold Original Handmade Brooch, Pendant

Located in Antwerp, BE

This charming old fashioned carriage brooch features the rear side of a horse-drawn carriage and

Category

20th Century Artisan Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Emilio Jewelry 4.70 Carat Handmade Brooch or Pendant
Emilio Jewelry 4.70 Carat Handmade Brooch or Pendant

Emilio Jewelry 4.70 Carat Handmade Brooch or Pendant

Located in New York, NY

Approx total weight: 4.70cts Diamond Color: E-F Diamond Clarity: Vs Cut: Excellent As noted we are vetted and rated a Top Seller on 1stdibs falling into the top 25% of dealers list...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Antique Carved Natural Carnelian Handmade Brooch in Open Back Gilt Brass
Antique Carved Natural Carnelian Handmade Brooch in Open Back Gilt Brass

Antique Carved Natural Carnelian Handmade Brooch in Open Back Gilt Brass

Located in Milford, DE

spring ring clasp. The gemstone in this pin/brooch is beautifully carved and polished. A classic style!

Category

Early 20th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Carnelian, Brass, Gilt Metal

18 Karat Gold 9.17 Carat Ruby Handmade Brooch in Waltzing Brilliance Technology
18 Karat Gold 9.17 Carat Ruby Handmade Brooch in Waltzing Brilliance Technology

18 Karat Gold 9.17 Carat Ruby Handmade Brooch in Waltzing Brilliance Technology

By MOISEIKIN

Located in Hong Kong, HK

on this unique setting. The brooch is handmade with the graceful harmony of past and presence. It is

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Russian Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, White Gold

Art Nouveau Enamel Violet Brooch
Art Nouveau Enamel Violet Brooch

Art Nouveau Enamel Violet Brooch

Located in New York, NY

handmade brooch with vibrant green and pearl white enamel with natural pearl. 1900's Germany or France

Category

Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Multi-Gemstone and Mabe' Pearl Brooch
Multi-Gemstone and Mabe' Pearl Brooch

Multi-Gemstone and Mabe' Pearl Brooch

Located in New York, NY

!8 karat gold unique handmade brooch featuring 2 Amethyst's measuring approximately 27.0 x 22.0 mm

Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Pearl, 18k Gold

Chanel Ruby Pate de Verre Holly Brooch, Goossens
Chanel Ruby Pate de Verre Holly Brooch, Goossens

Chanel Ruby Pate de Verre Holly Brooch, Goossens

By Chanel

Located in Riverdale, NY

Attractive and unusual holly brooch by Chanel. Robert Goosens is the workshop for this handmade

Category

Vintage 1960s French Brooches

Estate Vintage 14k Diamond Vine Leaf Brooch Pin 4.65cttw G-Vs
Estate Vintage 14k Diamond Vine Leaf Brooch Pin 4.65cttw G-Vs

Estate Vintage 14k Diamond Vine Leaf Brooch Pin 4.65cttw G-Vs

Located in Winter Springs, FL

A beautifully handmade brooch crafted in 14k yellow gold (18k wash for color) and set with

Category

Vintage 1960s Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Chanel Ruby Pate de Verre Holly Brooch: Goossens
Chanel Ruby Pate de Verre Holly Brooch: Goossens

Chanel Ruby Pate de Verre Holly Brooch: Goossens

By Chanel

Located in Riverdale, NY

Attractive and unusual holly brooch by Chanel. Robert Goosens is the workshop for this handmade

Category

Vintage 1960s French Brooches

Sanz Ruby Gold Feather Brooch
Sanz Ruby Gold Feather Brooch

Sanz Ruby Gold Feather Brooch

By Sanz

Located in Riverdale, NY

Elegant 18k Gold and Ruby Feather Brooch by Sanz, Spain. Lovely handmade brooch with dozens of

Category

Vintage 1950s Spanish Brooches

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold

Sanz Ruby Gold Feather Brooch
Sanz Ruby Gold Feather Brooch

Sanz Ruby Gold Feather Brooch

By Sanz

Located in New York, NY

Elegant 18k Gold and Ruby Feather Brooch by Sanz, Spain. Lovely handmade brooch with dozens of

Category

Vintage 1950s Spanish Brooches

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold

Lovely Georgian Paste Corsage Brooch
Lovely Georgian Paste Corsage Brooch

Lovely Georgian Paste Corsage Brooch

Located in Riverdale, NY

Lovely Georgian Paste Corsage Brooch with foiled chrysolites from the late 18th Century. Handmade

Category

Antique 1770s Portuguese Georgian Brooches

Materials

Quartz, Silver

Lovely Georgian Paste Corsage Brooch
Lovely Georgian Paste Corsage Brooch

Lovely Georgian Paste Corsage Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Lovely Georgian Paste Corsage Brooch with foiled chrysolites from the late 18th Century. Handmade

Category

Antique 1770s Portuguese Georgian Brooches

Materials

Quartz, Silver

Victorian Pearl and Diamond Daisy Cluster Brooch, circa 1880s
Victorian Pearl and Diamond Daisy Cluster Brooch, circa 1880s

Victorian Pearl and Diamond Daisy Cluster Brooch, circa 1880s

Located in London, GB

A handmade brooch dating back to the 1880s. This delicate piece of jewellery consists of old cut

Category

Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, 15k Gold, Silver

Turn of the Century, Aquamarine, Turquoise & Diamond Brooch Pin
Turn of the Century, Aquamarine, Turquoise & Diamond Brooch Pin

Turn of the Century, Aquamarine, Turquoise & Diamond Brooch Pin

Located in Brisbane City, QLD

and SI/P1 clarity, totalling 0.64 carat. The handmade brooch pin features a hinged pin and hook clasp

Category

Early 20th Century British Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Silver

Rossella Ugolini Ephemery Butterfly Pin 24k Yellow Gold Plated Brooch
Rossella Ugolini Ephemery Butterfly Pin 24k Yellow Gold Plated Brooch

Rossella Ugolini Ephemery Butterfly Pin 24k Yellow Gold Plated Brooch

By Rossella Ugolini

Located in Rome, IT

fashion, this exclusive handmade brooch is a true must-have for those who appreciate bold, timeless

Category

2010s Italian Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

24k Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold

Dominique Denaive, Paris 1990s Martele' Abstract Gold Brooch
Dominique Denaive, Paris 1990s Martele' Abstract Gold Brooch

Dominique Denaive, Paris 1990s Martele' Abstract Gold Brooch

By Dominique Denaive

Located in New York, NY

Presented is an early handmade brooch by Parisian fashion designer Dominique Denaive. It features a

Category

1990s French Modern Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Large Emerald & Diamond brooch 18KT gold
Large Emerald & Diamond brooch 18KT gold

Large Emerald & Diamond brooch 18KT gold

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Large emerald and diamond brooch in 18KT two tone gold. Handmade brooch with beautiful gemstones

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold

Handmade Diamond Brooch, circa 1950s
Handmade Diamond Brooch, circa 1950s

Handmade Diamond Brooch, circa 1950s

Located in Wailea, HI

Welcome to the fifties! A floral handmade platinum and diamond brooch. Weighing in with a total

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Vintage Boho Handmade Sterling Silver Modernist Brooch
Vintage Boho Handmade Sterling Silver Modernist Brooch

Vintage Boho Handmade Sterling Silver Modernist Brooch

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This Vintage Boho Handmade Sterling Silver Modernist Brooch is a striking example of artistic

Category

Late 20th Century Modernist Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Victorian Handmade Diamond Platinum Silver Sandpiper Brooch
Victorian Handmade Diamond Platinum Silver Sandpiper Brooch

Victorian Handmade Diamond Platinum Silver Sandpiper Brooch

Located in Greenwich, CT

brooch. With his quick steps and sweet face, this collectible and very wearable sandpiper, will always

Category

Antique 1870s American Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum, Silver

1950s Diamond Handmade Diamond Brooch "Bailey, Banks & Biddle"
1950s Diamond Handmade Diamond Brooch "Bailey, Banks & Biddle"

1950s Diamond Handmade Diamond Brooch "Bailey, Banks & Biddle"

By Bailey, Banks & Biddle

Located in Wailea, HI

1950's Diamond Handmade Diamond Brooch "Bailey, Banks & Biddle" This "One of a Kind" Brooch A

Category

Mid-20th Century American Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Platinum

Platinum Handmade Bar Brooch with Diamond and Pearls
Platinum Handmade Bar Brooch with Diamond and Pearls

Platinum Handmade Bar Brooch with Diamond and Pearls

Located in Antwerp, BE

Platinum Hand Made Bar Brooch with Diamond and Pearls Pearls: 8 beautiful natural pearls with a

Category

20th Century Artisan Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Exquisite Handmade Platinum Diamond and Emerald Flower Brooch
Exquisite Handmade Platinum Diamond and Emerald Flower Brooch

Exquisite Handmade Platinum Diamond and Emerald Flower Brooch

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A fabulously elegant, handmade platinum diamond and emerald flower brooch. Beautifully crafted In

Category

20th Century Unknown Brooches

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, Platinum

Handmade 18K Rose Gold Amethyst and Enamel Brooch/Pin
Handmade 18K Rose Gold Amethyst and Enamel Brooch/Pin

Handmade 18K Rose Gold Amethyst and Enamel Brooch/Pin

Located in New York, NY

Handmade 18K Rose Gold Amethyst and Enamel Brooch/Pin This striking brooch is meticulously

Category

2010s American Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel

Handmade 18 Carat Yellow Gold Horse and Rider Brooch
Handmade 18 Carat Yellow Gold Horse and Rider Brooch

Handmade 18 Carat Yellow Gold Horse and Rider Brooch

Located in London, GB

E Wolfe & Company handmade 18 carat yellow gold racehorse brooch. This brooch has been handmade

Category

2010s British Brooches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Chanel brooch, green Gripoix, handmade pearls, rhinstones, goldplated, 2CC3
Chanel brooch, green Gripoix, handmade pearls, rhinstones, goldplated, 2CC3

Chanel brooch, green Gripoix, handmade pearls, rhinstones, goldplated, 2CC3

By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel

Located in Stuttgart, DE

A wonderfully beautiful large Chanel brooch (made in France) by Viktoire de Castellane, signed 2CC3

Category

Vintage 1980s French Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Handmade 18 Carat Yellow and White Gold Kingfishers Brooch
Handmade 18 Carat Yellow and White Gold Kingfishers Brooch

Handmade 18 Carat Yellow and White Gold Kingfishers Brooch

Located in London, GB

Ruby Brooch. This Kingfishers brooch has been handmade with great attention to detail in our London

Category

2010s British Modern Brooches

Materials

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

E Wolfe and Company handmade Platinum Horse and Rider Brooch
E Wolfe and Company handmade Platinum Horse and Rider Brooch

E Wolfe and Company handmade Platinum Horse and Rider Brooch

By E. Wolfe & Company

Located in London, GB

E Wolfe & Company handmade diamond-set horse jumper brooch with enamel rider. The brooch has been

Category

2010s British Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Handmade 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Lion Brooch
Handmade 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Lion Brooch

Handmade 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Lion Brooch

Located in Miami, FL

A Modern pendant/brooch lion head, circa 1960. The very well made hand executed lion head can be

Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Gold Diamond Ruby Emerald Flower Bouquet Brooch, Handmade
18K Gold Diamond Ruby Emerald Flower Bouquet Brooch, Handmade

18K Gold Diamond Ruby Emerald Flower Bouquet Brooch, Handmade

By MOISEIKIN

Located in Hong Kong, HK

, yet sophisticated brooch, which adds colours and energy on your mood and outfit. 18K Gold Brooch

Category

2010s Russian Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold

Victorian Rubellite 15 Karat Yellow Gold Handmade Filligree Pendant Brooch
Victorian Rubellite 15 Karat Yellow Gold Handmade Filligree Pendant Brooch

Victorian Rubellite 15 Karat Yellow Gold Handmade Filligree Pendant Brooch

Located in New York, NY

This rare antique Victorian brooch features an intricate filligree design hand-crafted in 15k

Category

Antique 1880s British Victorian Brooches

Materials

Natural Pearl, Rubelite, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Handmade Solid Yellow Gold Pearl Open Wire Round Pin Brooch
Vintage Handmade Solid Yellow Gold Pearl Open Wire Round Pin Brooch

Vintage Handmade Solid Yellow Gold Pearl Open Wire Round Pin Brooch

Located in Montclair, NJ

--Stone(s):-- (17) Genuine Cultured Pearls - Round Bead Shape - White Color - Very Nice Luster - 3.5-5.5mm (approx.) Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 6.61 Grams Overall...

Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Handmade Yellow Gold Moss Agate Textured & Polished Finish Wreath Brooch
Antique Handmade Yellow Gold Moss Agate Textured & Polished Finish Wreath Brooch

Antique Handmade Yellow Gold Moss Agate Textured & Polished Finish Wreath Brooch

Located in Montclair, NJ

-- Stone(s) -- (1) Natural Genuine Moss Agate - Oval - White With Tree Like "Moss" - 15x11.7mm (approx.) Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 5.93 Grams Overall Dimensions:...

Category

Antique 19th Century Brooches

Materials

Agate, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

One Off Brooch Handmade HighUpcycling Wood Gold Plated Bronze & Vintage Elements
One Off Brooch Handmade HighUpcycling Wood Gold Plated Bronze & Vintage Elements

One Off Brooch Handmade HighUpcycling Wood Gold Plated Bronze & Vintage Elements

By Ludmila Navarro

Located in ZARAGOZA, ES

This brooch is a unique piece created for Ludmila Navarro, fine artist & jewellery designer. A

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Artisan Brooches

Materials

Quartz, Gold Plate, Bronze

One Off Brooch. High Upcycling. Handmade. Gold Plated Bronze & Vintage Elements.
One Off Brooch. High Upcycling. Handmade. Gold Plated Bronze & Vintage Elements.

One Off Brooch. High Upcycling. Handmade. Gold Plated Bronze & Vintage Elements.

By Ludmila Navarro

Located in ZARAGOZA, ES

This brooch-pendant is a unique piece created for Ludmila Navarro, fine artist & jewellery designer

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Artisan Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate, Bronze

Handmade Natural Purple Sapphire Poppy Flower Brooch in 925 Solid Silver
Handmade Natural Purple Sapphire Poppy Flower Brooch in 925 Solid Silver

Handmade Natural Purple Sapphire Poppy Flower Brooch in 925 Solid Silver

Located in New York, NY

Natural Purple Sapphire Poppy Flower Brooch Pin in sterling silver which is a fusion of surrealism

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Brooches

Materials

Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver

Handmade Solid 18k Yellow Gold Bead Textured Abstract Starburst Pin Brooch
Handmade Solid 18k Yellow Gold Bead Textured Abstract Starburst Pin Brooch

Handmade Solid 18k Yellow Gold Bead Textured Abstract Starburst Pin Brooch

Located in Montclair, NJ

Material: 18K Solid Yellow Gold Weight: 9.1 Grams Width: 49.4mm (1.9") (east to west - with the pin running horizontally) Height: 36mm (1.4") (north to south - with the pin running h...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Handmade Textured Infinity Brooch with Diamonds in Two-Tone 14 Karat Gold
Handmade Textured Infinity Brooch with Diamonds in Two-Tone 14 Karat Gold

Handmade Textured Infinity Brooch with Diamonds in Two-Tone 14 Karat Gold

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Discover the perfect symbol of eternal elegance with this exquisite handmade infinity brooch, an

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Circa 1900s Handmade 14k Gold Top Silver Natural Diamond  Bird Brooch
Antique Circa 1900s Handmade 14k Gold Top Silver Natural Diamond  Bird Brooch

Antique Circa 1900s Handmade 14k Gold Top Silver Natural Diamond Bird Brooch

Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34

In very good condition. Total weight is 7.7 gram. Totally is rose cut diamond 0.60 ct. Totally is old cut diamond 0.18 ct. The diamond mixed H-I-J-K-L color and s1-s2-s3-Pique1-2 cla...

Category

Antique Early 1900s European Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver

Antique Handmade Circa 1870s 14k Gold Natural Rose Cut Diamond Enamel Brooch
Antique Handmade Circa 1870s 14k Gold Natural Rose Cut Diamond Enamel Brooch

Antique Handmade Circa 1870s 14k Gold Natural Rose Cut Diamond Enamel Brooch

Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34

In very good condition. Total weight is 18.4 grams. Totally is diamond diamond 4.50 ct. Acid tested to be 14k real gold. Please contact for any questions.

Category

Antique 1870s European Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Vintage Handmade Yellow Gold Blue Lapis Diamond Detailed Bee Fly Pin Brooch
Vintage Handmade Yellow Gold Blue Lapis Diamond Detailed Bee Fly Pin Brooch

Vintage Handmade Yellow Gold Blue Lapis Diamond Detailed Bee Fly Pin Brooch

Located in Montclair, NJ

--Stone(s):-- (2) Natural Genuine Lapis Lazuli - Cabochon Custom Cut - Prong Set - Blue Color - 5.4x8mm & 12.7x9.7mm (approx.) (7) Natural Genuine Diamond - Round Brilliant Cut - Pav...

Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Handmade Retro 14k Rose & Green Gold Garnet Citrine Moonstone Pin Brooch
Vintage Handmade Retro 14k Rose & Green Gold Garnet Citrine Moonstone Pin Brooch

Vintage Handmade Retro 14k Rose & Green Gold Garnet Citrine Moonstone Pin Brooch

Located in Montclair, NJ

–Stone(s)– (1) Genuine Rhodolite Garnet - Round Brilliant Cut - Bezel Set - Rich Wine Red Color - 3.1mm (approx.) (1) Natural Genuine Citrine - Pear Cut - Bezel Set - Golden Yellow O...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Citrine, Garnet, Moonstone, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Vintage Handmade 14k Yellow Gold Carved Cameo Open Wire Frame Brooch Pendant
Vintage Handmade 14k Yellow Gold Carved Cameo Open Wire Frame Brooch Pendant

Vintage Handmade 14k Yellow Gold Carved Cameo Open Wire Frame Brooch Pendant

Located in Montclair, NJ

--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Shell - Oval Cut - Salmon Base w/ White Color Carving - 24.87 x 19.12mm (approx.) Material: 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 7.56 Grams Overall Height...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

One Off Brooch Handmade High Upcycling Resin Gold Plated Bronze Vintage Elements
One Off Brooch Handmade High Upcycling Resin Gold Plated Bronze Vintage Elements

One Off Brooch Handmade High Upcycling Resin Gold Plated Bronze Vintage Elements

By Ludmila Navarro

Located in ZARAGOZA, ES

This brooch-pendant is a unique piece created for Ludmila Navarro, fine artist & jewellery designer

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Artisan Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate, Bronze

Handmade 18K Yellow Gold Fleur De Lis Diamond Brooch With Hand Carved Onyx
Handmade 18K Yellow Gold Fleur De Lis Diamond Brooch With Hand Carved Onyx

Handmade 18K Yellow Gold Fleur De Lis Diamond Brooch With Hand Carved Onyx

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Lis Brooch/Pin. This brooch/pin is entirely handmade in 18K Yellow Gold. There are a total of 83 round

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Handmade Brooch For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact handmade brooch you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold — can elevate any look. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. You’re likely to find the perfect handmade 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. Finding an appealing handmade brooch — no matter the origin — is easy, but Elisa Pozza by PETRONILLA, Emilio! and MOISEIKIN each produced a popular version that is worth a look. Take a look at a handmade brooch featuring Diamond from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes marquise cut and old european cut alternatives. When shopping for a handmade brooch, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Handmade Brooch?

On average, a handmade brooch at 1stDibs sells for $3,000, while they’re typically $152 on the low end and $85,000 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.