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Art Nouveau 18 Karat Gold Rose Cut Diamond Lady Portrait Stick Pin Brooch
Art Nouveau 18 Karat Gold Rose Cut Diamond Lady Portrait Stick Pin Brooch

Art Nouveau 18 Karat Gold Rose Cut Diamond Lady Portrait Stick Pin Brooch

Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.

This is an Art Nouveau lady portrait stick pin brooch. It is crafted in 18K gold. Circa 1890. The

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Antique Victorian 14k Gold, Pink Agate & Pearl Cameo Brooch of a Lady
Antique Victorian 14k Gold, Pink Agate & Pearl Cameo Brooch of a Lady

Antique Victorian 14k Gold, Pink Agate & Pearl Cameo Brooch of a Lady

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine antique Victorian convertible brooch. In 14k gold. Centered on a pink and white carved

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches

Materials

Agate, Pearl, 14k Gold

Heavy Yellow Gold Oval Lava Cameo Lady Portrait w/ Pearl Pin Brooch Pendant
Heavy Yellow Gold Oval Lava Cameo Lady Portrait w/ Pearl Pin Brooch Pendant

Heavy Yellow Gold Oval Lava Cameo Lady Portrait w/ Pearl Pin Brooch Pendant

Located in Montclair, NJ

--Stone(s):-- (1) Lava - Oval Cut - Gray Color -Bezel Set - Lady Portrait Carving - 20.2x16.8mm

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold

Lot of 2 Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Jade and Chalcedony Lady Bug Brooches
Lot of 2 Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Jade and Chalcedony Lady Bug Brooches

Lot of 2 Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Jade and Chalcedony Lady Bug Brooches

Located in New York, NY

This unique vintage lot features two intricately crafted lady bug brooches made from 14k yellow

Category

Late 20th Century Brooches

Materials

Chalcedony, Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Fairy Lady Art Nouveau Enamel Brooch Pin Necklace Silver and 18 Karat Gold
Fairy Lady Art Nouveau Enamel Brooch Pin Necklace Silver and 18 Karat Gold

Fairy Lady Art Nouveau Enamel Brooch Pin Necklace Silver and 18 Karat Gold

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Vintage Hand made in Spain Enamel - Necklace Brooch Sterling Silver (oxidized or black rhodium) and

Category

Early 2000s Spanish Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Purple Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling ...

Hand Painted Lady Portrait w/ 18k Yellow Gold & Pearl Frame Pin Brooch Pendant
Hand Painted Lady Portrait w/ 18k Yellow Gold & Pearl Frame Pin Brooch Pendant

Hand Painted Lady Portrait w/ 18k Yellow Gold & Pearl Frame Pin Brooch Pendant

Located in Montclair, NJ

Painted Lady Portrait Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold w/ 18k White Gold Pin Total Weight: 13.49 Grams

Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

10K Gold Strolling Lady Stick Pin
10K Gold Strolling Lady Stick Pin

10K Gold Strolling Lady Stick Pin

Located in Queens, NY

10K Gold Strolling Lady Stick Pin, featuring one motif depicting a lady with parasol, worn through

Category

Antique 19th Century Artist Brooches

Materials

10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Enameled Fruit Lady Clip
Art Deco Enameled Fruit Lady Clip

Art Deco Enameled Fruit Lady Clip

By Coro

Located in New York, NY

Charming Art Deco Fruit Lady Clip from the 1930's likely made by Coro. Detailed cold painted enamel

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Base Metal, Enamel

Pair of Coro Art Deco Enamel Lady Clips
Pair of Coro Art Deco Enamel Lady Clips

Pair of Coro Art Deco Enamel Lady Clips

By Coro

Located in New York, NY

Extremely Rare pair of striking Coro Art Deco Enamel Lady Clips from the 1930's. Large in scale

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Base Metal, Enamel

Vintage Rock Crystal Leaf Gold Brooch
Vintage Rock Crystal Leaf Gold Brooch

Vintage Rock Crystal Leaf Gold Brooch

Located in Cairo, EG

Vintage 14k gold rock crystal brooch in leaf design with enamel lady bird on top brooch messures

Category

Vintage 1940s Brooches

Shell Cameo Gold Pendant Brooch Pin
Shell Cameo Gold Pendant Brooch Pin

Shell Cameo Gold Pendant Brooch Pin

Located in New York, NY

18k yellow gold pendant brooch, with shell cameo, depicting a lady's profile. Brooch is 45mm x 35mm

Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Gold

CHANEL Vintage Gold CC Logo Horse Charm Brooch
CHANEL Vintage Gold CC Logo Horse Charm Brooch

CHANEL Vintage Gold CC Logo Horse Charm Brooch

By Chanel

Located in Salt Lake Cty, UT

Authentic vintage Chanel CC Gold Horse Charm Brooch. This is a classic vintage 24 kt gold plated

Category

Early 2000s Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Antique Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Carved Coral Lady Stick Pin
Antique Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Carved Coral Lady Stick Pin

Antique Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Carved Coral Lady Stick Pin

Located in Great Neck, NY

Beautiful Antique Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Carved Coral Lady Stick Pin. This incredible Victorian

Category

Antique 1890s Victorian Brooches

Materials

Coral, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Enamel, 14 Karat Yellow Gold Retrò Brooch
Enamel, 14 Karat Yellow Gold Retrò Brooch

Enamel, 14 Karat Yellow Gold Retrò Brooch

Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)

Beautiful retrò brooch in 14 kt yellow gold structure with enamel representing a lady. This brooch

Category

Antique Early 1800s Italian Retro Brooches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel

Antique Art Nouveau 14K Yellow Gold Enamel Diamond Lady Stick Pin
Antique Art Nouveau 14K Yellow Gold Enamel Diamond Lady Stick Pin

Antique Art Nouveau 14K Yellow Gold Enamel Diamond Lady Stick Pin

Located in Great Neck, NY

Beautiful Antique Art Nouveau 14K Yellow Gold Enamel Diamond Lady Stick Pin. This gorgeous Art

Category

Antique 1890s Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique Art Nouveau 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Demantoid Pearl Lady Stick Pin
Antique Art Nouveau 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Demantoid Pearl Lady Stick Pin

Antique Art Nouveau 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Demantoid Pearl Lady Stick Pin

Located in Great Neck, NY

Beautiful Antique Art Nouveau 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Demantoid Pearl Lady Stick Pin. This

Category

Antique 1890s Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Platinum Carved Moonstone Lady Stick Pin
Antique Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Platinum Carved Moonstone Lady Stick Pin

Antique Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Platinum Carved Moonstone Lady Stick Pin

Located in Great Neck, NY

Beautiful Antique Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Platinum Carved Moonstone Lady Stick Pin. This

Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Moonstone, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Antique Art Nouveau 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Demantoid Enamel Lady Stick Pin
Antique Art Nouveau 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Demantoid Enamel Lady Stick Pin

Antique Art Nouveau 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Demantoid Enamel Lady Stick Pin

Located in Great Neck, NY

Beautiful Antique Art Nouveau 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Demantoid Enamel Lady Stick Pin. This

Category

Antique 1890s Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique Art Nouveau 14K Yellow Gold Enamel Diamond and Pearl Lady Stick Pin
Antique Art Nouveau 14K Yellow Gold Enamel Diamond and Pearl Lady Stick Pin

Antique Art Nouveau 14K Yellow Gold Enamel Diamond and Pearl Lady Stick Pin

Located in Great Neck, NY

Beautiful Antique Art Nouveau 14K Yellow Gold Enamel Diamond and Pearl Lady Stick Pin. This

Category

Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

14kt White Gold Cameo Pin, Shell, Victorian Era, 19x15x10mm, Lady w/Single Cut
14kt White Gold Cameo Pin, Shell, Victorian Era, 19x15x10mm, Lady w/Single Cut

14kt White Gold Cameo Pin, Shell, Victorian Era, 19x15x10mm, Lady w/Single Cut

Located in San Diego, CA

x 15 x 10 mm. Adorned with an octagonal shell cameo showcasing a lady adorned with flowers in her

Category

Early 20th Century American Victorian Brooches

Materials

White Gold

Art Nouveau Angel Skin Natural Coral Carved Yellow Gold Cameo Brooch
Art Nouveau Angel Skin Natural Coral Carved Yellow Gold Cameo Brooch

Art Nouveau Angel Skin Natural Coral Carved Yellow Gold Cameo Brooch

Located in New York, NY

This ornate cameo lady portrait brooch was made in circa 1900-1910. It is crafted out of 14k yellow

Category

Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Brooches

Materials

Coral, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Sabbadini 18KT Yellow Gold Ladybug Brooch, 6.02Ct. Yellow Sapphires & Black Onyx
Sabbadini 18KT Yellow Gold Ladybug Brooch, 6.02Ct. Yellow Sapphires & Black Onyx

Sabbadini 18KT Yellow Gold Ladybug Brooch, 6.02Ct. Yellow Sapphires & Black Onyx

By Sabbadini

Located in New York, NY

excellence and creative design. Their creativity shines in this 18 karat yellow gold lady bug brooch. The

Category

1990s Italian Modern Brooches

Materials

Onyx, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Sabbadini 18 Karat Gold Ladybug Brooch with Pink Tourmaline, Onyx and Diamonds
Sabbadini 18 Karat Gold Ladybug Brooch with Pink Tourmaline, Onyx and Diamonds

Sabbadini 18 Karat Gold Ladybug Brooch with Pink Tourmaline, Onyx and Diamonds

By Sabbadini

Located in New York, NY

excellence and creative design. Their creativity shines in this 18 karat yellow gold lady bug brooch. The

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Sabbadini 18 Karat Gold Ladybug Brooch with 8.56 Carat Blue and Pink Sapphires
Sabbadini 18 Karat Gold Ladybug Brooch with 8.56 Carat Blue and Pink Sapphires

Sabbadini 18 Karat Gold Ladybug Brooch with 8.56 Carat Blue and Pink Sapphires

By Sabbadini

Located in New York, NY

excellence and creative design. Their creativity shines in this 18 karat yellow gold lady bug brooch. The

Category

1990s Italian Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

20th Century Oil - Lady With A Golden Brooch
20th Century Oil - Lady With A Golden Brooch

20th Century Oil - Lady With A Golden Brooch

Located in Corsham, GB

This intimate portrait depicts an elderly woman with graying hair wearing a dark grey dress with white lace collar detailing, painted against a soft, luminous background that suggest...

Category

20th Century Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

53.94 Carats Natural Arizona Turquoise Lady Cameo Carving Pendant Brooch
53.94 Carats Natural Arizona Turquoise Lady Cameo Carving Pendant Brooch

53.94 Carats Natural Arizona Turquoise Lady Cameo Carving Pendant Brooch

By Vaibhav Dhadda

Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan

Our one-of-a-kind hand-carved Lady portrait cameo on natural Arizona Turquoise is a breathtaking

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, 18k Gold

Victorian 18 Karat Gold Lady Miniature Portrait Signed Round Pendant Brooch
Victorian 18 Karat Gold Lady Miniature Portrait Signed Round Pendant Brooch

Victorian 18 Karat Gold Lady Miniature Portrait Signed Round Pendant Brooch

Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.

This is a Victorian round pendant-brooch crafted in 18K gold. Circa 1900. The piece features a

Category

Early 20th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Chalcedony, Gold, 18k Gold

Antique 8K Rose Gold Noble Lady Bacchante Carved Cameo Brooch Pendant
Antique 8K Rose Gold Noble Lady Bacchante Carved Cameo Brooch Pendant

Antique 8K Rose Gold Noble Lady Bacchante Carved Cameo Brooch Pendant

Located in New York, NY

This exquisite antique 8K rose gold cameo pendant brooch showcases a finely hand-carved shell cameo

Category

Antique 19th Century Neoclassical Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Rose Gold

Agate Lady Madame Hand-Carved Cameo Mother of Pearl Diamond Pendant Brooch
Agate Lady Madame Hand-Carved Cameo Mother of Pearl Diamond Pendant Brooch

Agate Lady Madame Hand-Carved Cameo Mother of Pearl Diamond Pendant Brooch

By Vaibhav Dhadda

Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan

This exquisite 18k yellow gold pendant brooch is a masterclass in modern lapidary art, centering on

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Pearl, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

Hand-Carved Agate Lady Mother of Pearl Onyx Cameo Gold Unisex Pendant Brooch
Hand-Carved Agate Lady Mother of Pearl Onyx Cameo Gold Unisex Pendant Brooch

Hand-Carved Agate Lady Mother of Pearl Onyx Cameo Gold Unisex Pendant Brooch

By Vaibhav Dhadda

Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan

An elegant and artistic pendant-brooch crafted in 18k gold, showcasing a finely hand-carved lady

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Onyx, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold

Woman with Red Brooch, Painting, Oil on Canvas

Woman with Red Brooch, Painting, Oil on Canvas

By Lucille Lee

Located in Yardley, PA

When told where she is needed to go, the lady with red brooch will smile and promise to show. She

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Oil

Art Nouveau Gold Portrait Brooch Pin Pendant 1900s
Art Nouveau Gold Portrait Brooch Pin Pendant 1900s

Art Nouveau Gold Portrait Brooch Pin Pendant 1900s

Located in Wallkill, NY

Vintage art nouveau circa 1900s Profile of a women brooch pin. Lovely lady in a bonnet. You can

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Art Nouveau Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Platinum Filitgreed Old European Cut Diamond Brooch Pendant
Antique Platinum Filitgreed Old European Cut Diamond Brooch Pendant

Antique Platinum Filitgreed Old European Cut Diamond Brooch Pendant

Located in Houston, TX

lady's handmade platinum diamond antique brooch / pendant. The metal was tested and determined to be

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Chanel Sewing Lady Brooch
Chanel Sewing Lady Brooch

Chanel Sewing Lady Brooch

Located in San Diego, CA

Own a piece of rare Chanel history with this stunning vintage Chanel gold tone 'sewing lady' brooch

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Brooches

Arts & Crafts Gold Lady Brooch
Arts & Crafts Gold Lady Brooch

Arts & Crafts Gold Lady Brooch

Located in Sale, Cheshire

An exquisite Arts & Crafts movement brooch made in England in the turn of the 20th century. The

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Brooches

Materials

9k Gold

Lady Profile Massive Cameo Brooch
Lady Profile Massive Cameo Brooch

Lady Profile Massive Cameo Brooch

Located in METAIRIE, LA

We are thrilled to offer this elaborate Lady Profile / Portrait Massive Cameo Brooch. Cameos date

Category

Antique 1870s Brooches

Materials

Yellow Gold, 10k Gold

Art Deco "Lady with Dog" Brooch
Art Deco "Lady with Dog" Brooch

Art Deco "Lady with Dog" Brooch

Located in Austin, TX

This adorable two-piece brooch is designed in art deco style. Two figures of a lady and a dog are

Category

Vintage 1930s Brooches

18K Gold Lady Justice Inspired Brooch
18K Gold Lady Justice Inspired Brooch

18K Gold Lady Justice Inspired Brooch

Located in PARIS, FR

18K gold brooch figuring a person wearing a skin holding a scale. The head is figured by a

Category

Vintage 1960s French Modernist Brooches

Materials

Chrysophrase, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Friedrich Enamel Diamond Lady Penguin Brooch

Friedrich Enamel Diamond Lady Penguin Brooch

Located in Frankfurt, DE

Charmingly designed as penguin "lady" in black and white enamel, 52 brillant-cut diamonds of 1.20

Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Ruby, 18k Gold

Vintage 9ct Gold Cameo Brooch NeoClassical Lady Wearing Earrings Necklace c1940s
Vintage 9ct Gold Cameo Brooch NeoClassical Lady Wearing Earrings Necklace c1940s

Vintage 9ct Gold Cameo Brooch NeoClassical Lady Wearing Earrings Necklace c1940s

Located in Mona Vale, NSW

The Lady Wearing Jewels. This vintage brooch features a Cameo that is hand carved in Sardonyx Shell

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Neoclassical Brooches

Materials

Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Cameo Brooch, Intricate Carving of Lady with Long, Curly Locks
Victorian Cameo Brooch, Intricate Carving of Lady with Long, Curly Locks

Victorian Cameo Brooch, Intricate Carving of Lady with Long, Curly Locks

Located in BALMAIN, NSW

Victorian Shell Coral Cameo brooch /pin with intricate carving into the shell of a Victorian woman

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches

Materials

9k Gold

Art Deco Lady Face in Profile Brooch Pin Black Starr and Gorham
Art Deco Lady Face in Profile Brooch Pin Black Starr and Gorham

Art Deco Lady Face in Profile Brooch Pin Black Starr and Gorham

Located in Palm Springs, CA

This exquisite Vintage Costume Art Deco Lady Face in Profile Brooch Pin is an unsigned classic

Category

Vintage 1930s American Brooches

Art Nouveau Plique Ajour Enamel Old Mine Diamond Pearl Lady Wings Pendant Brooch
Art Nouveau Plique Ajour Enamel Old Mine Diamond Pearl Lady Wings Pendant Brooch

Art Nouveau Plique Ajour Enamel Old Mine Diamond Pearl Lady Wings Pendant Brooch

Located in Antwerp, BE

This exceptional 18K rose gold Art Nouveau pendant as well as brooch truly comes to life through

Category

Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

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

Antique Victorian Cameo Brooch

Antique Victorian Cameo Brooch

Located in London, GB

Victorian Sardonyx Cameo Brooch depicting a lady in period costume. Gold mount. C. 1890.

Category

European Brooches

Italian Silver & 14k Gold Cameo Carving of a Lady
Italian Silver & 14k Gold Cameo Carving of a Lady

Italian Silver & 14k Gold Cameo Carving of a Lady

Located in Montreal, QC

Italian solid silver and 14k gold shell cameo brooch pendant of a carved lady surrounded with gold

Category

20th Century Italian Brooches

Materials

14k Gold, Silver

Tiffany 18k Gold and Diamond Brooch
Tiffany 18k Gold and Diamond Brooch

Tiffany 18k Gold and Diamond Brooch

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Lewisburg, WV

One lady's stamped Tiffany brooch weighing 21 g and measuring 43 x 40 x 15m.

Category

20th Century American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Malachite Cameo Pear Gold Brooch Pendant
Malachite Cameo Pear Gold Brooch Pendant

Malachite Cameo Pear Gold Brooch Pendant

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Lady Cameo Brooch Pendant in Malachite and Pearls in Gold

Category

Vintage 1960s American Brooches

Materials

Malachite, Pearl, Yellow Gold

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Lady Brooch For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact lady brooch 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. Our collection of these items for sale includes 73 vintage editions and 1 modern creations to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for a lady brooch may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 18th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic lady brooch over the years, but those made by Tiffany & Co., Cartier and Van Cleef & Arpels are often thought to be among the most beautiful. A lady brooch can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but Diamond rings, from our inventory of 26, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also mixed cut and bead versions for sale. If you’re browsing our inventory for a lady brooch, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a Lady Brooch?

The price for a lady brooch starts at $120 and tops out at $28,500 with these brooches, on average, selling for $1,850.

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.