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Christian Lacroix Paris Gilded Metal Jeweled Brooch
Christian Lacroix Paris Gilded Metal Jeweled Brooch

Christian Lacroix Paris Gilded Metal Jeweled Brooch

By Christian Lacroix

Located in Atlanta, GA

Elevate your private collection with this extraordinary Christian Lacroix Paris brooch, a striking

Category

Early 2000s French Modern Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Christian Lacroix Floral Jeweled Brooch with Pearl and Crystal
Christian Lacroix Floral Jeweled Brooch with Pearl and Crystal

Christian Lacroix Floral Jeweled Brooch with Pearl and Crystal

By Christian Lacroix

Located in Atlanta, GA

brooch, created in 1987, is part of Lacroix's inaugural jewelry collection. The rare piece features an

Category

Vintage 1980s French Romantic Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Christian Lacroix Paris White Enamel Dangle Bow Jeweled Brooch
Christian Lacroix Paris White Enamel Dangle Bow Jeweled Brooch

Christian Lacroix Paris White Enamel Dangle Bow Jeweled Brooch

By Christian Lacroix

Located in Atlanta, GA

This stunning Christian Lacroix Paris signed brooch features an oversized dangling bow shape with

Category

Vintage 1980s French Modern Brooches

Materials

Enamel

Countess Cis Jeweled Mother of Pearl Brooch
Countess Cis Jeweled Mother of Pearl Brooch

Countess Cis Jeweled Mother of Pearl Brooch

By Countess Cis

Located in New York, NY

Countess Cis Mother of Pearl Jeweled Brooch. Countess Cis is known for her unusual color

Category

Vintage 1950s French Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Lieber Green Enamel Dragonfly Brooch
Lieber Green Enamel Dragonfly Brooch

Lieber Green Enamel Dragonfly Brooch

By Judith Leiber

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Judith Lieber green enamel and rhinestones jeweled brooch. Comes with velvet pouch.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Trifari Jeweled Rooster Brooch, Jeweled Symphony Series
Trifari Jeweled Rooster Brooch, Jeweled Symphony Series

Trifari Jeweled Rooster Brooch, Jeweled Symphony Series

By Trifari

Located in New York, NY

Trifari Jeweled Rooster Brooch from the Jeweled Symphony series from the 1950's. Rhodium plated set

Category

Vintage 1950s American Brooches

Materials

Rhodium

Weiss Jeweled Pear Brooch
Weiss Jeweled Pear Brooch

Weiss Jeweled Pear Brooch

By Weiss

Located in New York, NY

Charming Weiss Jeweled Pear Brooch from the 1950's. A large pate de verre "pear" is set within

Category

Vintage 1950s American Artisan Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Robert Jeweled Filigree Brooch
Robert Jeweled Filigree Brooch

Robert Jeweled Filigree Brooch

By Original by Robert

Located in New York, NY

Striking Robert Jeweled Filigree Brooch from the 1950's. Orangey rose quartz colored cabochons set

Category

Vintage 1950s American Brooches

Materials

10k Gold, Gilt Metal

Valentino Garavani Jeweled Bowtie Brooch
Valentino Garavani Jeweled Bowtie Brooch

Valentino Garavani Jeweled Bowtie Brooch

By Valentino

Located in Atlanta, GA

This exquisite Valentino Garavani couture brooch features a dimensional gilt metal bow-tie-shaped

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Sandor Jeweled Locket Chatelaine Brooch
Sandor Jeweled Locket Chatelaine Brooch

Sandor Jeweled Locket Chatelaine Brooch

By Sandor

Located in New York, NY

Unusual Sandor Jeweled Locket Chatelaine Brooch from the 1940's. Set in antique bronze finish with

Category

Vintage 1940s American Victorian Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Pauline Rader Jeweled Panther Brooch
Pauline Rader Jeweled Panther Brooch

Pauline Rader Jeweled Panther Brooch

By Pauline Rader

Located in New York, NY

Large, striking Pauline Rader Jeweled Panther Brooch from the 1960's. Double headed brooch with

Category

Vintage 1960s American Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Trifari Retro Brooch, "Jeweled Symphony"
Trifari Retro Brooch, "Jeweled Symphony"

Trifari Retro Brooch, "Jeweled Symphony"

By Alfred Philippe for Trifari

Located in New York, NY

Trifari retro Alfred Philippe "Jeweled Symphony" emerald and sapphire bow knot loop brooch from

Category

Vintage 1950s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Charming Victorian Jeweled Lizard Brooch
Charming Victorian Jeweled Lizard Brooch

Charming Victorian Jeweled Lizard Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Charming mid Victorian Jeweled Lizard Brooch set with tiny vibrant green pastes (to emulate

Category

Antique 1860s British Victorian Brooches

Materials

14k Gold, Sterling Silver, Vermeil

Philip Hulitar Jeweled Crystal Brooch
Philip Hulitar Jeweled Crystal Brooch

Philip Hulitar Jeweled Crystal Brooch

By Philip Hulitar

Located in New York, NY

Large Philip Hulitar Jeweled Crystal Brooch from the 1950's. Pieces by this couturier are rare

Category

Vintage 1950s Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Mid Century French Jeweled Fruit Brooch
Mid Century French Jeweled Fruit Brooch

Mid Century French Jeweled Fruit Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Charming Mid Century French Jeweled Berry Fruit Brooch from the 1950's. Hand made settings with

Category

Vintage 1950s French Artisan Brooches

Materials

Silver Plate, Brass

Trifari Enamel and Jeweled Butterfly Brooch
Trifari Enamel and Jeweled Butterfly Brooch

Trifari Enamel and Jeweled Butterfly Brooch

By Trifari

Located in New York, NY

Charming Trifari Enamel and Jeweled Butterfly Brooch from the 1960's. Green glass cabs set in wings

Category

Vintage 1960s American Artisan Brooches

Materials

Enamel, Gilt Metal

Arts & Crafts Russian Jeweled Gold Brooch
Arts & Crafts Russian Jeweled Gold Brooch

Arts & Crafts Russian Jeweled Gold Brooch

Located in Chicago, IL

Made in St. Petersburg, circa 1890. A 14K gold brooch / pin is designed as a stylized horseshoe

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Russian Victorian Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Turquoise, 14k Gold

Contemporary Platinum Diamond and Pearl Brooch, Circa 2010s, USA
Contemporary Platinum Diamond and Pearl Brooch, Circa 2010s, USA

Contemporary Platinum Diamond and Pearl Brooch, Circa 2010s, USA

Located in New York, NY

glorious movement in this jeweled brooch that makes it a timeless delight to wear. Measures approx. 2” in

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Robert Jeweled Emerald Crystal Heart Brooch
Robert Jeweled Emerald Crystal Heart Brooch

Robert Jeweled Emerald Crystal Heart Brooch

By Original by Robert

Located in New York, NY

Robert Jeweled Emerald Crystal Heart Brooch from the 1940's. Handwired emerald and clear crystal

Category

Vintage 1940s American Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Kenneth Jay Lane Jeweled Shell Brooch
Kenneth Jay Lane Jeweled Shell Brooch

Kenneth Jay Lane Jeweled Shell Brooch

By Kenneth Jay Lane

Located in New York, NY

Large and rare Kenneth Jay Lane Jeweled Shell Brooch from the 1960's in the Verdura style

Category

Vintage 1960s American Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Wendy Gell Jeweled Floral Assemblage Brooch
Wendy Gell Jeweled Floral Assemblage Brooch

Wendy Gell Jeweled Floral Assemblage Brooch

By Wendy Gell

Located in New York, NY

Large Wendy Gell jeweled Dresden porcelain and hand carved shell floral brooch from the 1980's

Category

Vintage 1980s American Artist Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Gilt Metal

Dimensional Countess Cis Jeweled Pine Cone Brooch
Dimensional Countess Cis Jeweled Pine Cone Brooch

Dimensional Countess Cis Jeweled Pine Cone Brooch

By Countess Cis

Located in New York, NY

Amazing Countess Cis Jeweled Pine Cone Brooch from the 1950's. Very dimesional and completely hand

Category

Vintage 1950s French Artisan Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

KARL LAGERFELD Vintage Jeweled Armchair Pin Brooch
KARL LAGERFELD Vintage Jeweled Armchair Pin Brooch

KARL LAGERFELD Vintage Jeweled Armchair Pin Brooch

By Karl Lagerfeld

Located in Nice, FR

KARL LAGERFELD vintage gold tone armchair pin brooch embellished with black crystals and resin

Category

20th Century French Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Christian Lacroix Gilded and Jeweled Brutalist Heart Brooch
Christian Lacroix Gilded and Jeweled Brutalist Heart Brooch

Christian Lacroix Gilded and Jeweled Brutalist Heart Brooch

By Christian Lacroix

Located in Atlanta, GA

This stunning Christian Lacroix Paris brooch features a Baroque heart shape with a dangling charm

Category

Early 2000s French Modern Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Antigona Paris Black Enamel Metal Jeweled Barrette Brooch
Antigona Paris Black Enamel Metal Jeweled Barrette Brooch

Antigona Paris Black Enamel Metal Jeweled Barrette Brooch

By Antigona

Located in Atlanta, GA

Antigona Paris designed this stunning barrette brooch. The dimensional design boasts an elongated

Category

Vintage 1980s French Modern Brooches

Whimsical Jeweled Gilt Metal Monkey Brooch c 1960
Whimsical Jeweled Gilt Metal Monkey Brooch c 1960

Whimsical Jeweled Gilt Metal Monkey Brooch c 1960

Located in University City, MO

Whimsical jeweled gilt metal monkey brooch c 1960 The endearing monkey figure is embellished

Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Brooches

Art Deco Jeweled Sterling Peacock Brooch c 1940s
Art Deco Jeweled Sterling Peacock Brooch c 1940s

Art Deco Jeweled Sterling Peacock Brooch c 1940s

Located in University City, MO

Art Deco Jeweled sterling figural peacock brooch c 1940s The stylized bird brooch is embellished

Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage Jeweled Clown Brooch Gold-Tone, Multicolor Crystals, 1960s
Vintage Jeweled Clown Brooch Gold-Tone, Multicolor Crystals, 1960s

Vintage Jeweled Clown Brooch Gold-Tone, Multicolor Crystals, 1960s

Located in Milford, DE

Vintage Jeweled Clown Brooch – Gold-Tone, Multicolor Crystals, 1960s – Unmarked A charming and

Category

Mid-20th Century American Artisan Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Gold-filled

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Jeweled Bow Brooch
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Jeweled Bow Brooch

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Jeweled Bow Brooch

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Nice, FR

YVES SAINT LAURENT vintage gold toned bow brooch embellished with pink crystals. Embossed YSL Made

Category

20th Century French Brooches

Important Jeweled Clover  Brooch, Property of Coco Chanel
Important Jeweled Clover  Brooch, Property of Coco Chanel

Important Jeweled Clover Brooch, Property of Coco Chanel

By Robert Goossens for Chanel

Located in Riverdale, NY

Coco Chanel's personal brooch in the form of a four leaf clover of gilt chased bronze set with a

Category

Vintage 1950s French Renaissance Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze, Gilt Metal

Gianfranco Ferre Jeweled Gilded Brooch with Acrylic Lucite Cabochons
Gianfranco Ferre Jeweled Gilded Brooch with Acrylic Lucite Cabochons

Gianfranco Ferre Jeweled Gilded Brooch with Acrylic Lucite Cabochons

By Gianfranco Ferré

Located in Atlanta, GA

This stunning Gianfranco Ferre couture brooch features a dimensional, gilt-metal geometric frame

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Trifari Retro Sterling Vermeil Jeweled Key Brooch, Alfred Philippe
Trifari Retro Sterling Vermeil Jeweled Key Brooch, Alfred Philippe

Trifari Retro Sterling Vermeil Jeweled Key Brooch, Alfred Philippe

By Alfred Philippe for Trifari

Located in New York, NY

Trifari Sterling Vermeil Jeweled Key Brooch by Alfred Philippe from the 1940's with emerald and

Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Lanvin Paris Silvered Metal and Enamel Jeweled Turtle Brooch
Lanvin Paris Silvered Metal and Enamel Jeweled Turtle Brooch

Lanvin Paris Silvered Metal and Enamel Jeweled Turtle Brooch

By Lanvin Paris

Located in Atlanta, GA

This rare Lanvin Paris brooch features a turtle with silvered metal framing, topped with yellow

Category

Vintage 1980s French Modern Brooches

Materials

Enamel

Adele Simpson Jeweled Glass Bauble Chatelaine Brooch c 1950
Adele Simpson Jeweled Glass Bauble Chatelaine Brooch c 1950

Adele Simpson Jeweled Glass Bauble Chatelaine Brooch c 1950

By Adele Simpson

Located in University City, MO

Adele Simpson Jeweled glass bauble chatelaine brooch c 1950 The exquisite brooch is embellished

Category

Vintage 1950s American Brooches

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

Pair of Jeweled Enamel Gilt Metal Butterfly Brooches circa 1980s

By Avon

Located in University City, MO

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

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Brooches

Materials

Enamel, Gilt Metal

Art Nouveau Jeweled Yellow Gold Stickpin Brooch by Whiteside & Blank
Art Nouveau Jeweled Yellow Gold Stickpin Brooch by Whiteside & Blank

Art Nouveau Jeweled Yellow Gold Stickpin Brooch by Whiteside & Blank

Located in Miami Beach, FL

Art Nouveau 14K gold stickpin brooch of intertwined scrolls surrounding a brilliant orange citrine

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Purple and Red Jeweled Gilded Metal Brooch
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Purple and Red Jeweled Gilded Metal Brooch

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Purple and Red Jeweled Gilded Metal Brooch

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Atlanta, GA

This stunning Yves Saint Laurent YSL Paris jeweled pin brooch features a gilt metal geometric star

Category

1990s French Modern Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Emanuel Ungaro, Paris 1980s Large 7.5" Satin Gold, Jeweled Tassel Brooch
Emanuel Ungaro, Paris 1980s Large 7.5" Satin Gold, Jeweled Tassel Brooch

Emanuel Ungaro, Paris 1980s Large 7.5" Satin Gold, Jeweled Tassel Brooch

By Emanuel Ungaro

Located in New York, NY

Vintage 1980s Emanuel Ungaro very large brooch featuring a heart shaped design in gold plate with

Category

Vintage 1980s French Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Kenneth Jay Lane Jeweled Star in Gold, Pin Brooch, Clear Crystals
Kenneth Jay Lane Jeweled Star in Gold, Pin Brooch, Clear Crystals

Kenneth Jay Lane Jeweled Star in Gold, Pin Brooch, Clear Crystals

By Kenneth Lane

Located in Milford, DE

Starfish Brooch. Crafted with a luxurious gold-tone finish, this brooch showcases a whimsical starfish

Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Gold Plate

Vintage Signed Vogue JLRY Gold Tone Fishing Rod Brooch with Jeweled Fish
Vintage Signed Vogue JLRY Gold Tone Fishing Rod Brooch with Jeweled Fish

Vintage Signed Vogue JLRY Gold Tone Fishing Rod Brooch with Jeweled Fish

Located in New York, NY

A rare and collectible 1940s signed Vogue JLRY fishing rod brooch. Crafted in gold-tone plated

Category

Vintage 1940s Modern Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Coral, Pearl, Turquoise, Gold Plate

Renaissance Revival Enamel Diamond Jeweled Ship Boat Galleon Gold Brooch Pendant
Renaissance Revival Enamel Diamond Jeweled Ship Boat Galleon Gold Brooch Pendant

Renaissance Revival Enamel Diamond Jeweled Ship Boat Galleon Gold Brooch Pendant

Located in Miami Beach, FL

Large 1950's Renaissance revival enamel ship brooch constructed with silver on 14k yellow gold

Category

Mid-20th Century Renaissance Revival Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Turquoise, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Silve...

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

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

Located in University City, MO

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

Category

Vintage 1970s German Artisan Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Boucher Jeweled Flower
Boucher Jeweled Flower

Boucher Jeweled Flower

By Marcel Boucher

Located in New York, NY

Marcel Boucher's elegant gilt flower brooch of rope design studded with tiers of colored pave

Category

Vintage 1960s American Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Trifari Moonstone Jeweled Crown
Trifari Moonstone Jeweled Crown

Trifari Moonstone Jeweled Crown

By Alfred Philippe for Trifari

Located in New York, NY

Trifari Moonstone Jeweled Crown from the 1960's. A design from the 1940's remade by Trifari a few

Category

Vintage 1960s American Artisan Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Trifari Jeweled Crystal Butterfly
Trifari Jeweled Crystal Butterfly

Trifari Jeweled Crystal Butterfly

By Trifari

Located in New York, NY

Charming Trifari Jeweled Crystal Butterfly in tones of ruby, sapphire and emerald. 1950's USA

Category

Vintage 1950s American Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

KJL Kenneth Jay Lane Art Deco Faux Jade Jeweled Leopard Cat Pin Brooch, Modern
KJL Kenneth Jay Lane Art Deco Faux Jade Jeweled Leopard Cat Pin Brooch, Modern

KJL Kenneth Jay Lane Art Deco Faux Jade Jeweled Leopard Cat Pin Brooch, Modern

By Kenneth Jay Lane

Located in Milford, DE

An art deco inspired pin brooch by Kenneth Jay Lane. Features a jeweled leopard cat decorated with

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Crystal

Art Deco Hobe Jeweled Clip
Art Deco Hobe Jeweled Clip

Art Deco Hobe Jeweled Clip

By Hobé Jewelry

Located in New York, NY

Art Deco Hobe Jeweled Clip from the 1920's with sterling clip fitting. Crystal and emerald pastes

Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver, Brass

Hattie Carnegie Devil with Jeweled Harp
Hattie Carnegie Devil with Jeweled Harp

Hattie Carnegie Devil with Jeweled Harp

By Hattie Carnegie

Located in New York, NY

Charming Hattie Carnegie Mischievious Devil playing Jeweled Harp Strings brooch from the Art Deco

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Exceptional Art Deco Jeweled Flower Set
Exceptional Art Deco Jeweled Flower Set

Exceptional Art Deco Jeweled Flower Set

Located in New York, NY

Exceptional Art Deco Jeweled Flower Set from the 1930's. Incredible scale and design in a multitude

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Charming Art Deco Coro Jeweled Hand
Charming Art Deco Coro Jeweled Hand

Charming Art Deco Coro Jeweled Hand

By Coro

Located in New York, NY

Charming Coro Art Deco Jeweled hand brooch from the 1930's. A gilt metal hand with large paste

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Trifari Aurora and Sapphire Jeweled Crest
Trifari Aurora and Sapphire Jeweled Crest

Trifari Aurora and Sapphire Jeweled Crest

By Trifari

Located in New York, NY

Striking Trifari Aurora and Sapphire Jeweled Crest from the 1960's. Fantastic design with a mixture

Category

Vintage 1960s American Artisan Brooches

Materials

Rhodium

Trifari Enamel Jeweled Clips, Alfred Phillipe
Trifari Enamel Jeweled Clips, Alfred Phillipe

Trifari Enamel Jeweled Clips, Alfred Phillipe

By Alfred Philippe for Trifari

Located in New York, NY

Trifari Enamel Jeweled Clips by Alfred Phillipe. Pink, amythest and aqua oval pastes with navy hand

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Rhodium, Enamel

Roger Jean-Pierre  Depose Jeweled Cluster  Depose Clip
Roger Jean-Pierre  Depose Jeweled Cluster  Depose Clip

Roger Jean-Pierre Depose Jeweled Cluster Depose Clip

By Roger Jean-Pierre

Located in New York, NY

Roger Jean- Pierre cjewled depose cluster clip brooch of faux pearls with smoke and pink crystal

Category

Vintage 1950s French Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

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Jeweled Brooch For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact vintage or contemporary jeweled brooch you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. If you’re looking for an option in Black and you’re unable to find the right fit, there are plenty of variations in more. Making the right choice when shopping for a jeweled brooch may mean looking at versions that date from different eras — you can find early iterations 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. Finding an appealing accessory such as this — no matter the origin — is easy, but Christian Lacroix, Kenneth Jay Lane and Heidi Daus each produced a popular version that is worth a look. If you’re browsing our inventory for these accessories, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men and unisex.

How Much is a Jeweled Brooch?

The price for a jeweled brooch starts at $145 and tops out at $28,500, and on average, selling for $450.

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.