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1940s TRIFARI Faux Sapphire Diamond Retro Horse Stallion Pin Brooch
1940s TRIFARI Faux Sapphire Diamond Retro Horse Stallion Pin Brooch

1940s TRIFARI Faux Sapphire Diamond Retro Horse Stallion Pin Brooch

By Alfred Philippe for Trifari

Located in Palm Springs, CA

This gorgeous 1940s TRIFARI Faux Sapphire Diamond Retro Horse Stallion Pin or Brooch measures

Category

Vintage 1940s American Brooches

Pair 1930s Black Red Bakelite Braying Donkeys Horses Brooches/Pins
Pair 1930s Black Red Bakelite Braying Donkeys Horses Brooches/Pins

Pair 1930s Black Red Bakelite Braying Donkeys Horses Brooches/Pins

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A wonderful pair of pins, worn together as a scatter grouping or individually as statement pieces

Category

Vintage 1930s American Brooches

Sterling Tie Pin and Collar Link with Enameled Horse Head Paintings
Sterling Tie Pin and Collar Link with Enameled Horse Head Paintings

Sterling Tie Pin and Collar Link with Enameled Horse Head Paintings

Located in Cookeville, TN

Offering a gorgeous set of a tie pin and collar link. The tie pin is shaped to look like a riding

Category

Early 20th Century British Art Deco Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Sterling Silver

Stephen Webster Jitterbug Horse Fly 18 Carat Gold and White Diamond Lapel Pin
Stephen Webster Jitterbug Horse Fly 18 Carat Gold and White Diamond Lapel Pin

Stephen Webster Jitterbug Horse Fly 18 Carat Gold and White Diamond Lapel Pin

By Stephen Webster

Located in London, GB

Capturing the imagination of curious minds, the Jitterbug Horse Fly Lapel Pin offers altered

Category

2010s British Contemporary Brooches

Materials

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

Sterling Horse Shoe Equestrian Brooch
Sterling Horse Shoe Equestrian Brooch

Sterling Horse Shoe Equestrian Brooch

By Helen Ringus

Located in TRYON, NC

prancing horse , stirrup with leather strap encircled by a horse shoe. The pin is an impressive size, 2 in

Category

1990s American Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

James Avery Sterling Silver Carousel Horse Pin
James Avery Sterling Silver Carousel Horse Pin

James Avery Sterling Silver Carousel Horse Pin

Located in Washington Depot, CT

James Avery Sterling Silver Carousel Horse Pin Featured is an adorable sterling silver carousel

Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Galloping Gold and Diamond Horse Pin
Galloping Gold and Diamond Horse Pin

Galloping Gold and Diamond Horse Pin

Located in South Pasadena, CA

Art Deco Gold and Diamond Galloping Horse Pin - Circa 1920 This lovely small scale design

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Brooches

14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond "Sea Horse" Pin
14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond "Sea Horse" Pin

14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond "Sea Horse" Pin

By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

14k yellow gold diamond "Sea Horse" pin, containing 1 round full cut diamond eye weighing .10pts.

Category

Late 20th Century American Artisan Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond & Yellow Gold Horse Pin Signed "Koven"
Diamond & Yellow Gold Horse Pin Signed "Koven"

Diamond & Yellow Gold Horse Pin Signed "Koven"

By Rebecca Koven

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Beautiful horse pin created in 1964. Amazing combination of jewelry and sculpture. Wonderful

Category

Vintage 1960s American Brooches

LACLOCHE Ruby  Yellow Gold Horse Pin Brooch
LACLOCHE Ruby  Yellow Gold Horse Pin Brooch

LACLOCHE Ruby Yellow Gold Horse Pin Brooch

By LaCloche

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Cute, lovely horse pin created by Lacloche with humor, fun and taste! Made in France in 1950's of

Category

Vintage 1950s French Brooches

Diamond Ruby 18 Karat Yellow Gold Horse Pin Brooch
Diamond Ruby 18 Karat Yellow Gold Horse Pin Brooch

Diamond Ruby 18 Karat Yellow Gold Horse Pin Brooch

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Adorable horse pin fashioned in 18 karat yellow gold. The brooch features 11 single cut and 2

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gorgeous Vintage Tiffany & Co. Yellow Gold Horse Pin
Gorgeous Vintage Tiffany & Co. Yellow Gold Horse Pin

Gorgeous Vintage Tiffany & Co. Yellow Gold Horse Pin

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

This gracious yellow gold pin was created by Tiffany & Co . It is made in the shape of a running

Category

Vintage 1960s American Brooches

Tiffany & Co. Diamond Gold Platinum Jockey Horse Pin Brooch
Tiffany & Co. Diamond Gold Platinum Jockey Horse Pin Brooch

Tiffany & Co. Diamond Gold Platinum Jockey Horse Pin Brooch

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Gorgeous equestrian pin created by Tiffany & Co. It is definitely a conversational piece! It can be

Category

Vintage 1980s American Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Base Metal, Platinum, Yellow Gold

Elizabeth Locke Venetian Glass Intaglio Citrine Gold Horse Pin Brooch
Elizabeth Locke Venetian Glass Intaglio Citrine Gold Horse Pin Brooch

Elizabeth Locke Venetian Glass Intaglio Citrine Gold Horse Pin Brooch

By Elizabeth Locke

Located in Southampton, PA

18k Yellow Gold Venetian Glass Intaglio Horse Motif Citrine Brooch by Elizabeth Locke. With Large

Category

1990s American Brooches

Materials

Citrine, 18k Gold

0.94ctw Diamond & 0.13ctw Sapphire Horse Pin/Pendant Set In 18K Yellow Gold
0.94ctw Diamond & 0.13ctw Sapphire Horse Pin/Pendant Set In 18K Yellow Gold

0.94ctw Diamond & 0.13ctw Sapphire Horse Pin/Pendant Set In 18K Yellow Gold

Located in Sewickley, PA

This striking 18k yellow gold pendant/pin showcases a dynamic duo of sculpted horse heads framed

Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Diamond Horse Yellow Gold Pin Brooch Pendant
Diamond Horse Yellow Gold Pin Brooch Pendant

Diamond Horse Yellow Gold Pin Brooch Pendant

Located in Southampton, PA

Estate 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Horse Pin Brooch Pendant With 10 round brilliant cut diamonds VS2

Category

1990s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique 9ct Gold Edwardian Horse Stock Pin
Antique 9ct Gold Edwardian Horse Stock Pin

Antique 9ct Gold Edwardian Horse Stock Pin

Located in Brighton, GB

Antique Horse Pin 9ct Yellow & Rose Gold Stamped Circa 1900 Cute Little Edwardian, Horse Head

Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Gold, 9k Gold

Victorian Diamond Horse w/ Enameled Jockey Pin SS on Gold
Victorian Diamond Horse w/ Enameled Jockey Pin SS on Gold

Victorian Diamond Horse w/ Enameled Jockey Pin SS on Gold

By Non Branded

Located in Lexington, KY

This beautiful Victorian enameled and diamond horse pin, made with sterling silver on gold, is

Category

Antique 1890s Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Kenneth Jay Lane Vintage Cosmic Horse Brooch, Circa 1970
Kenneth Jay Lane Vintage Cosmic Horse Brooch, Circa 1970

Kenneth Jay Lane Vintage Cosmic Horse Brooch, Circa 1970

By Kenneth Jay Lane

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This a rare and collectible vintage cosmic horse pin by Kenneth Jay Lane, from the 1970's. The

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1970s American Accessories

Horse Shoe Stick Pin
Horse Shoe Stick Pin

Horse Shoe Stick Pin

Located in Milano, MI

Stick pin set in 18ct gold with rose cut diamonds and calibrated sapphires. Deco period 1930s circa

Category

Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Victorian 18K Gold Horse Brooch Pin
Victorian 18K Gold Horse Brooch Pin

Victorian 18K Gold Horse Brooch Pin

Located in Flushing, NY

Victorian 18K Gold Horse Brooch Pin Approximate Dimensions: 3.6 cm (Length) 3.5 cm (Width) 9.2

Category

Early 20th Century Brooches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Diamond Horse and Jockey Brooch Pin
Diamond Horse and Jockey Brooch Pin

Diamond Horse and Jockey Brooch Pin

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Material: 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Details: Approximately 0.20ctw of round diamonds. Diamonds are G/H in color and SI in clarity Measurements: 2″ x 0.20″ x 1.50″ Total Weight: 15.4g ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

10 Karat Gold Horse Crop Pin Brooch
10 Karat Gold Horse Crop Pin Brooch

10 Karat Gold Horse Crop Pin Brooch

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Vintage 10K Gold Horse Crop Pin Brooch 2 5/16"" in length .9 dwt 1.4 g Marked 10K there

Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Gold

Victorian Horse and Jockey Diamond Stick Pin
Victorian Horse and Jockey Diamond Stick Pin

Victorian Horse and Jockey Diamond Stick Pin

Located in London, GB

This is a Victorian 9ct yellow gold and silver stick pin. The head of the pin features an enamel

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel

18K Yellow Gold Horse Brooch Pin w/ Diamonds
18K Yellow Gold Horse Brooch Pin w/ Diamonds

18K Yellow Gold Horse Brooch Pin w/ Diamonds

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Number of Diamonds:12 Main Stone Creation:Natural Main Stone Color:White/Colorless Metal:Yellow Gold Total Carat Weight:APPROXIMATELY 0.09 CTW Main Stone:Diamond Brand:Unbranded Diam...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Lapis Carved Horse Head Pin
14 Karat Yellow Gold Lapis Carved Horse Head Pin

14 Karat Yellow Gold Lapis Carved Horse Head Pin

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Designer: custom design Material: 14k yellow gold Gemstones: lapis Dimensions: pin measures

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Georg Jensen Silver Horse Cufflinks and Tie Pin Set
Georg Jensen Silver Horse Cufflinks and Tie Pin Set

Georg Jensen Silver Horse Cufflinks and Tie Pin Set

By Georg Jensen

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

65 The cufflinks weight is 13.4 g. and 1" x 0.75" The tie pin weight is 8.5 g. and 2" x 0.75"

Category

Late 20th Century Danish Cufflinks

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

14 Karat Yellow Gold Jockey and Horse Derby Pin
14 Karat Yellow Gold Jockey and Horse Derby Pin

14 Karat Yellow Gold Jockey and Horse Derby Pin

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Designer: custom Material: 14K yellow gold Dimensions: tie tac measures 26.5 X 38mm Weight: 11.13 grams

Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Jewelry

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian Platinum French Horse Shoe Diamond Rose Cut Stick Pin
Edwardian Platinum French Horse Shoe Diamond Rose Cut Stick Pin

Edwardian Platinum French Horse Shoe Diamond Rose Cut Stick Pin

Located in Great Neck, NY

Beautiful Edwardian French stick pin with rose cut diamonds on the horse shoe. Metal: Platinum

Category

Vintage 1910s French Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. Art Deco 18kt Essex Crystal Horse Head Stick Pin
Tiffany & Co. Art Deco 18kt Essex Crystal Horse Head Stick Pin

Tiffany & Co. Art Deco 18kt Essex Crystal Horse Head Stick Pin

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Narberth, PA

, the pin features a hand-painted chestnut horse within a reverse carved crystal on a mother of pearl

Category

Vintage 1910s American Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Crystal, 18k Gold

EQUESTRIAN 1940 Horse Tie Bar Pin In 18Kt Yellow Gold With One Diamond
EQUESTRIAN 1940 Horse Tie Bar Pin In 18Kt Yellow Gold With One Diamond

EQUESTRIAN 1940 Horse Tie Bar Pin In 18Kt Yellow Gold With One Diamond

Located in Miami, FL

An equestrian horse tie bar pin. This is a very handsome tie bar pin created in America during the

Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

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

Frascarolo & Co. 18k Gold Detailed Enamel 3D Horse Head Pin Brooch w/ Diamonds
Frascarolo & Co. 18k Gold Detailed Enamel 3D Horse Head Pin Brooch w/ Diamonds

Frascarolo & Co. 18k Gold Detailed Enamel 3D Horse Head Pin Brooch w/ Diamonds

By FRASCOROLO

Located in Montclair, NJ

This incredible and very well made Italian pin/brooch by Frascarolo & Co. is crafted from solid 18k

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel

18 Karat Gold Diamond Ruby Horse Antique Edwardian Pin Brooch E Woodman Jewelry
18 Karat Gold Diamond Ruby Horse Antique Edwardian Pin Brooch E Woodman Jewelry

18 Karat Gold Diamond Ruby Horse Antique Edwardian Pin Brooch E Woodman Jewelry

Located in New York, NY

Vintage 18 karat yellow and white gold diamond and ruby horse stick pin The body of the horse pave

Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Brooches

Materials

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

Antique Victorian 14 Karat Yellow Gold Old Mine Cut Diamond Horse Shoe Pin
Antique Victorian 14 Karat Yellow Gold Old Mine Cut Diamond Horse Shoe Pin

Antique Victorian 14 Karat Yellow Gold Old Mine Cut Diamond Horse Shoe Pin

Located in Great Neck, NY

Gorgeous Victorian horse shoe pin with old mine cut diamonds. Item #P0095 Metal: 14K Yellow Gold

Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian 14 Karat Yellow Gold Old Mine Cut Diamond Horse Shoe Pin
Antique Victorian 14 Karat Yellow Gold Old Mine Cut Diamond Horse Shoe Pin

Antique Victorian 14 Karat Yellow Gold Old Mine Cut Diamond Horse Shoe Pin

Located in Great Neck, NY

Stunning Victorian horse shoe pin with Old mine cut diamonds. Item #P0094 Metal: 14K Yellow Gold

Category

Antique Early 1800s Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Diamond Pearl 18 Karat Yellow Gold Horse Shoe Stick Pin, Circa 1950
Victorian Diamond Pearl 18 Karat Yellow Gold Horse Shoe Stick Pin, Circa 1950

Victorian Diamond Pearl 18 Karat Yellow Gold Horse Shoe Stick Pin, Circa 1950

Located in London, GB

A Victorian diamond and pearl 18 karat yellow gold horse shoe stick pin, circa 1950. This charming

Category

Vintage 1950s British Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier London 18 Karat Yellow Gold Enamel Horse With Jockey Pin, circa 1900
Cartier London 18 Karat Yellow Gold Enamel Horse With Jockey Pin, circa 1900

Cartier London 18 Karat Yellow Gold Enamel Horse With Jockey Pin, circa 1900

By Cartier

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Designed as a gold horse mid stride with a detailed enamel jockey Colorful enamel with little to

Category

Early 20th Century English Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, Enamel

Gold Diamond Emerald Horses Head Stickpin
Gold Diamond Emerald Horses Head Stickpin

Gold Diamond Emerald Horses Head Stickpin

Located in Toronto, ON

Gold Diamond Emerald Horses head Stickpin, 20th century. The head set with fifteen small round full

Category

20th Century More Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold

Gold Diamond Emerald Horses Head Stickpin
Gold Diamond Emerald Horses Head Stickpin

Gold Diamond Emerald Horses Head Stickpin

Located in Toronto, ON

Gold Diamond Emerald Horses head Stickpin, 20th century. The head set with fifteen small round full

Category

20th Century More Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold

Gianni De Liguoro Horse Clasp Necklace
Gianni De Liguoro Horse Clasp Necklace

Gianni De Liguoro Horse Clasp Necklace

By Gianni De Liguoro

Located in New York, NY

the horse head is the push pin clasp. On the back of the horse head is a round plaque with the di

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

1970s Enamel Diamond Gold Paint Horse Brooch
1970s Enamel Diamond Gold Paint Horse Brooch

1970s Enamel Diamond Gold Paint Horse Brooch

Located in Cape May, NJ

This amazingly unique gold, diamond, and enamel paint horse brooch pin is a true work of art. The

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

English, Gold, Diamond and Enamel Jockey Brooch Pin
English, Gold, Diamond and Enamel Jockey Brooch Pin

English, Gold, Diamond and Enamel Jockey Brooch Pin

Located in Brisbane City, QLD

horse. The pin is crafted with an 18 karat white gold body which is accented with yellow gold in

Category

Late 20th Century British Modern Brooches

Materials

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

Tiffany & Co. Horse Ruby Yellow And White Gold Brooch
Tiffany & Co. Horse Ruby Yellow And White Gold Brooch

Tiffany & Co. Horse Ruby Yellow And White Gold Brooch

Located in Southampton, PA

14k Yellow & White Gold Ruby Horse Brooch Pin by Tiffany & Co. With 1 round ruby in the eye

Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Brooches

Materials

Ruby, 14k Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Jockey Racehorse Brooch Pin Ruby Eyes
14 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Jockey Racehorse Brooch Pin Ruby Eyes

14 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Jockey Racehorse Brooch Pin Ruby Eyes

Located in Boca Raton, FL

is crafted in satin finish textured gold and the horse features ruby eyes. The pin measures 1.00 x

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Horse Head Brooch by Pierino Frascarolo
18 Karat Yellow Gold Horse Head Brooch by Pierino Frascarolo

18 Karat Yellow Gold Horse Head Brooch by Pierino Frascarolo

By Frascarolo

Located in Brisbane City, QLD

horse. The eye of the pin is set with a single round cut 0.05 carat 'moderately bright mid pinkish red

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Retro Brooches

Materials

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

Vintage Diamond Horseshoe Pin Set in 14 Karat Yellow and White Gold
Vintage Diamond Horseshoe Pin Set in 14 Karat Yellow and White Gold

Vintage Diamond Horseshoe Pin Set in 14 Karat Yellow and White Gold

Located in London, England

A beautiful vintage diamond horseshoe stick pin set in 14k yellow and white gold. This sweet pin is

Category

1990s American Modern Brooches

Materials

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

Set of chairs designed by Pierre Jeanneret
Set of chairs designed by Pierre Jeanneret

Set of chairs designed by Pierre Jeanneret

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in Madrid, ES

rosewood in fork form upholstered in horse fur finished in brass pin.

Category

Vintage 1950s French Chairs

Materials

Brass

Vintage Three Dimensional English Equestrian Brooch by Alabaster and Wilson’s
Vintage Three Dimensional English Equestrian Brooch by Alabaster and Wilson’s

Vintage Three Dimensional English Equestrian Brooch by Alabaster and Wilson’s

By Alabaster and Wilson

Located in Stamford, CT

horse and jockey pin. It is a remarkably crafted small sculpture that is three dimensional and stands on

Category

Vintage 1970s British Modern Brooches

Materials

18k Gold

Polo Pony Diamond Brooch
Polo Pony Diamond Brooch

Polo Pony Diamond Brooch

Located in New Orleans, LA

This charming brooch takes the form of a polo jockey on a galloping golden horse. The pin is

Category

20th Century Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

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Horse Pin For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact horse pin you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. 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. Making the right choice when shopping for a horse pin may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 19th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. A horse pin from Cartier, Tiffany & Co. and Buccellati — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. A horse pin can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 34 Diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also old mine cut cut and baguette cut cut versions available here, too. When shopping for a horse pin, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Horse Pin?

Prices for a horse pin can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $116 and can go as high as $18,700, while this accessory, on average, fetches $1,228.

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.