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Lucky Owl on Horseshoe Brooch
Lucky Owl on Horseshoe Brooch

Lucky Owl on Horseshoe Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Charming Lucky Owl on Horseshoe Brooch from the 1930's. Art Deco period novelty design with large

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Victorian Old Mine Diamond Horseshoe Brooch
Victorian Old Mine Diamond Horseshoe Brooch

Victorian Old Mine Diamond Horseshoe Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Victorian Old Mine Diamond Horseshoe Brooch A horseshoe shaped brooch set with old mine cut

Category

Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver

Victorian Pearl and Diamond Horseshoe Brooch
Victorian Pearl and Diamond Horseshoe Brooch

Victorian Pearl and Diamond Horseshoe Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Victorian Pearl and Diamond Horseshoe Brooch Horseshoe pin set with 9 pearls and 8 antique

Category

Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold, Silver

Edwardian Platinum Diamond Horseshoe Brooch
Edwardian Platinum Diamond Horseshoe Brooch

Edwardian Platinum Diamond Horseshoe Brooch

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

” This Edwardian platinum diamond horseshoe brooch features a classic open crescent design that reads

Category

Vintage 1910s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Victorian Ruby and Diamond Horseshoe Brooch
Victorian Ruby and Diamond Horseshoe Brooch

Victorian Ruby and Diamond Horseshoe Brooch

Located in London, GB

Here we have a classically styled horseshoe brooch taken from the Victorian era. The motif has been

Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

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

Antique 2.36 Carat Diamond and Yellow Gold Horseshoe Brooch
Antique 2.36 Carat Diamond and Yellow Gold Horseshoe Brooch

Antique 2.36 Carat Diamond and Yellow Gold Horseshoe Brooch

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A stunning, fine and impressive antique 2.36 carat diamond and 9 karat yellow gold horseshoe brooch

Category

Antique 1890s Unknown Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

.20 Carat Ruby Diamond Yellow Gold Horseshoe Brooch
.20 Carat Ruby Diamond Yellow Gold Horseshoe Brooch

.20 Carat Ruby Diamond Yellow Gold Horseshoe Brooch

Located in Stamford, CT

Early 1900's horseshoe brooch set with 15 square cut rubies and 12 rose cut diamonds. Fold up

Category

Early 20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

2.00 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Platinum over Gold Horseshoe Brooch
2.00 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Platinum over Gold Horseshoe Brooch

2.00 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Platinum over Gold Horseshoe Brooch

Located in Chevy Chase, MD

A beautifully symmetrical Diamond horseshoe brooch! The horseshoe is set with 37 old European

Category

Early 20th Century American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Platinum

Edwardian Old Mine Diamond Horseshoe Brooch Pin 18k Gold & Platinum
Edwardian Old Mine Diamond Horseshoe Brooch Pin 18k Gold & Platinum

Edwardian Old Mine Diamond Horseshoe Brooch Pin 18k Gold & Platinum

By Estate Jewelry

Located in East Brunswick, NJ

Old Mine Diamond Horseshoe Brooch Pin 18K Gold Platinum Edwardian This gorgeous Edwardian circa

Category

Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Victorian Scottish Sterling Horseshoe Brooch with Three Dimensional Deer
Victorian Scottish Sterling Horseshoe Brooch with Three Dimensional Deer

Victorian Scottish Sterling Horseshoe Brooch with Three Dimensional Deer

Located in Stamford, CT

A Scottish Horseshoe brooch in sterling with two sculpted three dimensional deer on top of a deer

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Scottish Victorian Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Edwardian Platinum Topped 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Horseshoe Brooch
Edwardian Platinum Topped 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Horseshoe Brooch

Edwardian Platinum Topped 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Horseshoe Brooch

Located in McLeansville, NC

An Edwardian platinum topped 18 karat yellow gold diamond horseshoe brooch. This brooch features a

Category

Vintage 1910s Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Platinum & Diamond Horseshoe Brooch, English, c.1925
Platinum & Diamond Horseshoe Brooch, English, c.1925

Platinum & Diamond Horseshoe Brooch, English, c.1925

Located in Worcester, GB

Platinum & Diamond Horseshoe Brooch, English, c.1925 A finely crafted platinum and diamond

Category

Early 20th Century European Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Platinum

Gold Corallium Rubrum Horseshoe Brooch
Gold Corallium Rubrum Horseshoe Brooch

Gold Corallium Rubrum Horseshoe Brooch

Located in Firenze, IT

Set with eight round shape cabochon corallium rubrum Mounted in yellow gold 43 mm high, 38 mm wide Weight: 10.5 gr

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Antique Krementz 14k Gold, Seed Pearl, Diamond & Enamel Flower Horseshoe Brooch
Antique Krementz 14k Gold, Seed Pearl, Diamond & Enamel Flower Horseshoe Brooch

Antique Krementz 14k Gold, Seed Pearl, Diamond & Enamel Flower Horseshoe Brooch

By Krementz & Co

Located in Philadelphia, PA

wonderful American horseshoe brooch! Date: Late 19th or Early 20th Century Overall

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Enamel

Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Horseshoe Brooch with Natural Blue Turquoise
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Horseshoe Brooch with Natural Blue Turquoise

Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Horseshoe Brooch with Natural Blue Turquoise

Located in Berlin, DE

A Golden Symbol of Luck – 14K Yellow Gold Horseshoe Brooch with Blue Turquoise This charming

Category

20th Century Unknown Modern Brooches

Materials

Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Belle Époque Platinum Diamond Horseshoe Brooch
Belle Époque Platinum Diamond Horseshoe Brooch

Belle Époque Platinum Diamond Horseshoe Brooch

Located in Braintree, GB

A finely crafted Belle Époque diamond brooch designed in the form of an open horseshoe, delicately

Category

Vintage 1910s French Belle Époque Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Victorian Coral Horseshoe Brooch, c.1880s
Victorian Coral Horseshoe Brooch, c.1880s

Victorian Coral Horseshoe Brooch, c.1880s

Located in London, GB

Nine coral gems are set around a horse shoe design in this wonderful Victorian pin brooch. Each

Category

Antique 1880s British Victorian Brooches

Materials

Coral, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, 9k Gold

Antique Crystal Tourmaline Pearl Gold Horseshoe Brooch
Antique Crystal Tourmaline Pearl Gold Horseshoe Brooch

Antique Crystal Tourmaline Pearl Gold Horseshoe Brooch

Located in Firenze, IT

Designed with an horseshoe centered by an crystal and decorated with an tourmaline and pearls, two

Category

Antique 1870s Italian Victorian Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Rock Crystal, Tourmaline, Yellow Gold, Gold

Art Deco Horseshoe Brooch with Pearls and Diamonds
Art Deco Horseshoe Brooch with Pearls and Diamonds

Art Deco Horseshoe Brooch with Pearls and Diamonds

Located in Milano, MI

This beautiful horseshoe shaped brooch is set in 18ct rose gold and platinum with rose cut diamonds

Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique Edwardian 1900s 3.50 Carat Diamond Openwork Horseshoe Brooch
Antique Edwardian 1900s 3.50 Carat Diamond Openwork Horseshoe Brooch

Antique Edwardian 1900s 3.50 Carat Diamond Openwork Horseshoe Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Finely crafted in platinum with Old European, Old Mine, Single, and Rose cut Diamonds weighing approximately a total of 3.50 carats. Circa early 1900s, Belle Epoque 1 3/4 x 1 3/4 inch

Category

Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Weiss Pale Green Austrian Crystal Lucky Horseshoe Brooch Pin - 2", 1950s
Weiss Pale Green Austrian Crystal Lucky Horseshoe Brooch Pin - 2", 1950s

Weiss Pale Green Austrian Crystal Lucky Horseshoe Brooch Pin - 2", 1950s

By Weiss

Located in Tucson, AZ

horseshoes will seal the deal. Rounded triangle shape brooch with 8 and 10 mm green crystals punctuated by

Category

Vintage 1950s American Post-War Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Mixed Metal, Stainless Steel

Edwardian Sloan & Co Diamond Ruby Old Mine Diamond 14K Gold Horseshoe Brooch
Edwardian Sloan & Co Diamond Ruby Old Mine Diamond 14K Gold Horseshoe Brooch

Edwardian Sloan & Co Diamond Ruby Old Mine Diamond 14K Gold Horseshoe Brooch

By Estate Jewelry

Located in Brambleton, US

Edwardian Sloan & Co Diamond Ruby Old Mine Diamond 14K Gold Horseshoe Riding Crop Brooch Hunting

Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold

Lucky Charm Brooch with Diamonds in 18 Karat White Gold by Bucherer
Lucky Charm Brooch with Diamonds in 18 Karat White Gold by Bucherer

Lucky Charm Brooch with Diamonds in 18 Karat White Gold by Bucherer

By Bucherer

Located in Lucerne, CH

horseshoe brooch in 18 Karat white gold. Adorned with twelve brilliant-cut diamonds totaling 0.80 ct and

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Victorian Seed Pearl and Diamond Yellow Gold Horseshoe Bar Brooch
Antique Victorian Seed Pearl and Diamond Yellow Gold Horseshoe Bar Brooch

Antique Victorian Seed Pearl and Diamond Yellow Gold Horseshoe Bar Brooch

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

horseshoe brooch with pearls has been crafted in 9k yellow gold with a silver setting. The cylindrical 9k

Category

Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Horseshoe Pearl Brooch 15K Gold - c.1900
Antique Victorian Horseshoe Pearl Brooch 15K Gold - c.1900

Antique Victorian Horseshoe Pearl Brooch 15K Gold - c.1900

Located in London, GB

brooch is made from solid 15ct gold and in spectacular Victorian fashion. Featuring a horseshoe

Category

Antique Early 1900s Victorian Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold

Vintage Horseshoe Gold-Tone Brooch With Multi-Tone Rhinestones
Vintage Horseshoe Gold-Tone Brooch With Multi-Tone Rhinestones

Vintage Horseshoe Gold-Tone Brooch With Multi-Tone Rhinestones

Located in Milford, DE

Make a splash with this charming vintage dolphin brooch, beautifully crafted in gold-tone metal and

Category

Late 20th Century American Artisan Brooches

Materials

Crystal

Robert Lee Morris Sterling Silver Horseshoe Crab Brooch, 1985
Robert Lee Morris Sterling Silver Horseshoe Crab Brooch, 1985

Robert Lee Morris Sterling Silver Horseshoe Crab Brooch, 1985

By Robert Lee Morris

Located in New York, NY

This brooch is a perfect combination of organic and architectural forms in harmony. The iconic bold

Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Brooches

Edwardian Seed Pearl and 9 Carat Gold Horseshoe Pin Brooch
Edwardian Seed Pearl and 9 Carat Gold Horseshoe Pin Brooch

Edwardian Seed Pearl and 9 Carat Gold Horseshoe Pin Brooch

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

This exquisite brooch is set with sweet seed pearls. The pin and the horseshoe is modelled in

Category

Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Gold

Antique 7.25 Ctw. Sapphire & Diamond Horseshoe Pendant & Brooch by Cartier Paris
Antique 7.25 Ctw. Sapphire & Diamond Horseshoe Pendant & Brooch by Cartier Paris

Antique 7.25 Ctw. Sapphire & Diamond Horseshoe Pendant & Brooch by Cartier Paris

By Cartier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

& Brooch by Cartier Paris, composed of 18k light rosy yellow gold and silver. The horseshoe features 15

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver

Ruby and Old Cut Diamond 9K Rose Gold & 15K Yellow Gold Horseshoe Bar Brooch
Ruby and Old Cut Diamond 9K Rose Gold & 15K Yellow Gold Horseshoe Bar Brooch

Ruby and Old Cut Diamond 9K Rose Gold & 15K Yellow Gold Horseshoe Bar Brooch

Located in London, GB

Introducing an elegant antique bar brooch from the 1920's, showcasing a delicate, lucky horseshoe

Category

Vintage 1920s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 15k Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Huge Black Dot Paste Horseshoe c. 1880
Victorian Huge Black Dot Paste Horseshoe c. 1880

Victorian Huge Black Dot Paste Horseshoe c. 1880

Located in Stamford, CT

Endless good luck will come with this large European silver and black dot paste horseshoe. The

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Other, Sterling Silver

Antique Sapphire Diamond Gold Horseshoe Stick Pin
Antique Sapphire Diamond Gold Horseshoe Stick Pin

Antique Sapphire Diamond Gold Horseshoe Stick Pin

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1890 An antique gold stickpin in the form of a horseshoe (a good luck symbol) is embellished

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold

Antique 14k Gold & Seed Pearl Horseshoe Stickpin
Antique 14k Gold & Seed Pearl Horseshoe Stickpin

Antique 14k Gold & Seed Pearl Horseshoe Stickpin

Located in Philadelphia, PA

form of an horseshoe with prong-set seed pearls throughout. The pin stem with a decorative twist

Category

20th Century Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold, 10k Gold

Antique Signed 14k Gold & Pearl Horseshoe Stickpin
Antique Signed 14k Gold & Pearl Horseshoe Stickpin

Antique Signed 14k Gold & Pearl Horseshoe Stickpin

Located in Philadelphia, PA

horseshoe with prong-set pearls throughout. Marked to the reverse 14k and with an 'arrow' maker's mark

Category

20th Century Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold

Vintage 14 Karat Gold Horseshoe & Ribbon Stickpin
Vintage 14 Karat Gold Horseshoe & Ribbon Stickpin

Vintage 14 Karat Gold Horseshoe & Ribbon Stickpin

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A very fine 14k yellow gold horseshoe & ribbon stickpin. With small seed pearls pave set in the

Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Retro Brooches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold

Mid-19th Century Neapolitan Gold Horseshoe Dress Pin
Mid-19th Century Neapolitan Gold Horseshoe Dress Pin

Mid-19th Century Neapolitan Gold Horseshoe Dress Pin

Located in Firenze, IT

A Gold bar decorated with a Horseshoe, colored stone and Rose cut Diamonds, weight 6,4 gr.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Victorian French Ruby, Diamond, and Sapphire Horseshoe Pin
Victorian French Ruby, Diamond, and Sapphire Horseshoe Pin

Victorian French Ruby, Diamond, and Sapphire Horseshoe Pin

Located in Narberth, PA

yellow gold, this fantastic piece consists of a relatively large horseshoe motif lined with 7 (always 7

Category

Antique 1880s French Victorian Brooches

Materials

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

Edwardian Diamond Platinum 18 Karat Gold Antique Horseshoe Stake Stickpin
Edwardian Diamond Platinum 18 Karat Gold Antique Horseshoe Stake Stickpin

Edwardian Diamond Platinum 18 Karat Gold Antique Horseshoe Stake Stickpin

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Designed as a stylized yellow gold horseshoe with platinum stake Horseshoe is stylized with a

Category

Vintage 1910s Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Antique Victorian 9K Yellow Gold and Silver Horseshoe Stick Pin
Antique Victorian 9K Yellow Gold and Silver Horseshoe Stick Pin

Antique Victorian 9K Yellow Gold and Silver Horseshoe Stick Pin

Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB

An antique stick pin in yellow gold and silver, the head of the pin formed as a horseshoe, crafted

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Antique Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Baby Blue Enamel and Pearl Horseshoe Pin
Antique Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Baby Blue Enamel and Pearl Horseshoe Pin

Antique Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Baby Blue Enamel and Pearl Horseshoe Pin

Located in Great Neck, NY

Beautiful Antique Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Baby Blue Enamel and Pearl Horseshoe Pin. This gorgeous

Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Ehlers & Co., 14k Gold Horseshoe Stick Pin with Seed Pearls, U.S., circa 1900
Ehlers & Co., 14k Gold Horseshoe Stick Pin with Seed Pearls, U.S., circa 1900

Ehlers & Co., 14k Gold Horseshoe Stick Pin with Seed Pearls, U.S., circa 1900

Located in Chatham, CA

EHLERS & CO. - Victorian 14K yellow gold horseshoe stick pin - set with thirteen graduated seed

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Brooches

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian Silver Brooch Full British Hallmarks
Edwardian Silver Brooch Full British Hallmarks

Edwardian Silver Brooch Full British Hallmarks

Located in London, GB

Edwardian Lucky Horseshoe Gold Fronted design Silver brooch with Full Btish hallmarks By

Category

Early 20th Century British High Victorian Brooches

Materials

Silver

Essex Crystal Polo Horse 14 Carat Gold Pin Brooch, 1900
Essex Crystal Polo Horse 14 Carat Gold Pin Brooch, 1900

Essex Crystal Polo Horse 14 Carat Gold Pin Brooch, 1900

Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv

Polo game. A brooch has a horseshoe shape. Superb detail of the movement. The player is frozen in a

Category

Antique Early 1900s British Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Gold

Edwardian Platinum Old Mine Cut Diamond Horse Shoe Necklace
Edwardian Platinum Old Mine Cut Diamond Horse Shoe Necklace

Edwardian Platinum Old Mine Cut Diamond Horse Shoe Necklace

Located in Venice, CA

jewelry since the Edwardian and Victorian eras. Most Edwardian horseshoe pieces were originally brooches

Category

Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Napoleon III Turquoise Natural Pearl 18 Karat Yellow Gold Horseshoe Brooch
Napoleon III Turquoise Natural Pearl 18 Karat Yellow Gold Horseshoe Brooch

Napoleon III Turquoise Natural Pearl 18 Karat Yellow Gold Horseshoe Brooch

Located in Poitiers, FR

Brooch in 18 karats yellow gold and silver. Lovely antique brooch in the shape of a horseshoe, it

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Turquoise, Natural Pearl, Pearl, Gold, Sterling ...

An Early 20th Century Opal Diamond Gold Horseshoe Brooch
An Early 20th Century Opal Diamond Gold Horseshoe Brooch

An Early 20th Century Opal Diamond Gold Horseshoe Brooch

Located in Lisbon, PT

A dainty horseshoe brooch in gold, white opals and diamonds. Early 20th century. Unmarked.

Category

20th Century British Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Gold

Victorian Horseshoe Brooch in Faceted French Jet, Used as a Talisman
Victorian Horseshoe Brooch in Faceted French Jet, Used as a Talisman

Victorian Horseshoe Brooch in Faceted French Jet, Used as a Talisman

Located in roma, IT

Victorian horseshoe brooch in faceted French jet, used as a talisman. The Victorian era period was

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Victorian Brooches

Antique Georgian Rock Crystal Horseshoe Brooch Silver, circa 1800
Antique Georgian Rock Crystal Horseshoe Brooch Silver, circa 1800

Antique Georgian Rock Crystal Horseshoe Brooch Silver, circa 1800

Located in Lancaster, Lancashire

A lovely antique Georgian Horseshoe brooch C. 1800 adorned with eleven old cut Rock Crystal stones

Category

Antique Early 1800s British Georgian Brooches

Materials

Rock Crystal, Silver

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Horseshoe Brooch For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate horseshoe brooch for your needs in our varied inventory. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, Yellow Gold and 14k Gold — can elevate any look. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. If you’re looking for a horseshoe brooch from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 19th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic horseshoe brooch over the years, but those made by Tiffany & Co., A. J. Hedges & Co. and Buccellati are often thought to be among the most beautiful. While most can agree that any horseshoe brooch from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a Diamond version from the 54 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. 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 old european cut and old mine cut alternatives. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a horseshoe brooch, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Horseshoe Brooch?

Prices for a horseshoe brooch can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $50 and can go as high as $38,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $1,800.

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.