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Large Elizabeth Locke Silver 18 Karat Gold Greek Ancient Coin Pendant Brooch
Large Elizabeth Locke Silver 18 Karat Gold Greek Ancient Coin Pendant Brooch

Large Elizabeth Locke Silver 18 Karat Gold Greek Ancient Coin Pendant Brooch

By Elizabeth Locke

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Substantial circular brooch features a silver tetradrachm coin Front depicts the profile portrait

Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Silver

Marcel Boucher Vintage Large Emerald Clear Crystals Leaf Knot Bow Silver Brooch
Marcel Boucher Vintage Large Emerald Clear Crystals Leaf Knot Bow Silver Brooch

Marcel Boucher Vintage Large Emerald Clear Crystals Leaf Knot Bow Silver Brooch

By Marcel Boucher

Located in Wokingham, England

. A very beautiful brooch, Marked at back. Material: Silver plated metal, Rhinestones. Size: 4.3*3.2

Category

Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Silver Plate

Christian Dior GROSSE 1969 Vintage Large Chunky Swirl Twist Gold Silver Brooch
Christian Dior GROSSE 1969 Vintage Large Chunky Swirl Twist Gold Silver Brooch

Christian Dior GROSSE 1969 Vintage Large Chunky Swirl Twist Gold Silver Brooch

By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior

Located in Wokingham, England

Very excellent condition. 100% genuine. A unique piece. This is gold and silver plated stylised

Category

Vintage 1960s German Baroque Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate, Silver Plate

Tiffany & Co. 1995 Fireworks Sterling Silver 18k Gold Amethyst Large Pin Brooch
Tiffany & Co. 1995 Fireworks Sterling Silver 18k Gold Amethyst Large Pin Brooch

Tiffany & Co. 1995 Fireworks Sterling Silver 18k Gold Amethyst Large Pin Brooch

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Montclair, NJ

12.21mm (approx.) Material: Sterling Silver .925 - 18k Yellow Gold Setting Weight: 31.38 Grams Overall

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Tiffany & Co. 1995 Fireworks Sterling Silver 18k Gold Citrine Large Pin Brooch
Tiffany & Co. 1995 Fireworks Sterling Silver 18k Gold Citrine Large Pin Brooch

Tiffany & Co. 1995 Fireworks Sterling Silver 18k Gold Citrine Large Pin Brooch

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Montclair, NJ

12.18mm (approx.) Material: Sterling Silver .925 - 18k Yellow Gold Setting Weight: 29.04 Grams Overall

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Citrine, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Opal Diamond Pink Ruby Large Turtle Victorian Brooch Pin 8.1ctw in Solid Silver
Opal Diamond Pink Ruby Large Turtle Victorian Brooch Pin 8.1ctw in Solid Silver

Opal Diamond Pink Ruby Large Turtle Victorian Brooch Pin 8.1ctw in Solid Silver

Located in New York, NY

Opal Diamond Pink Ruby Large Turtle Victorian Brooch Pin 8.1ctw in sterling silver which is a

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver

Large Abstract Modernist Sterling & Gold Brooch
Large Abstract Modernist Sterling & Gold Brooch

Large Abstract Modernist Sterling & Gold Brooch

Located in New York, NY

A last artist made brooch in sterling silver with gold plate. One of the two elongated exclamation

Category

1990s Unknown Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver, Gold Plate

Silver Brooch by Aarikka, Finland, 1960s
Silver Brooch by Aarikka, Finland, 1960s

Silver Brooch by Aarikka, Finland, 1960s

Located in Stockholm, SE

Large, streamlined silver brooch from Aarikka. Cool, convex shape.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Modern Brooches

Materials

Silver

Large Enamel Sapphire Diamond Flower Brooch
Large Enamel Sapphire Diamond Flower Brooch

Large Enamel Sapphire Diamond Flower Brooch

By Moira

Located in London, GB

Moira Sapphire and enamel carnation flower brooch, set with blue and pink shaded sapphires and with

Category

1990s British Brooches

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, Silver

1980s Artist Made Large Sterling Flower Brooch
1980s Artist Made Large Sterling Flower Brooch

1980s Artist Made Large Sterling Flower Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Artist made large huge seven petal flower brooch in sterling silver with gold accent from the 1980s

Category

Vintage 1980s Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Artist Signed Large Frog Brooch & Pendant
Sterling Artist Signed Large Frog Brooch & Pendant

Sterling Artist Signed Large Frog Brooch & Pendant

Located in New York, NY

A very large artist made sterling silver frog brooch and pendant from the 1980s. It measures 3.25

Category

Vintage 1980s American Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Coro Norseland Sterling Silver Vintage Brooch Raven
Coro Norseland Sterling Silver Vintage Brooch Raven

Coro Norseland Sterling Silver Vintage Brooch Raven

By Coro

Located in New York, NY

Coro Norseland Large Round Sterling Silver Vintage Brooch Raven 34 grams the condition as you can

Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Very Large Antique ‘En Tremblant’ Diamond Brooch
Very Large Antique ‘En Tremblant’ Diamond Brooch

Very Large Antique ‘En Tremblant’ Diamond Brooch

Located in Chicago, IL

brooches which were designed to have the flower heads tremble, when worn. This very elaborate and large

Category

Antique Late 19th Century High Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver

Vintage Diamante Large Round Brooch, circa 1960s
Vintage Diamante Large Round Brooch, circa 1960s

Vintage Diamante Large Round Brooch, circa 1960s

Located in New York, NY

Vintage Diamante Large Round Brooch Circa 1960s. The brooch is made of ovals, baguettes, rounds

Category

Vintage 1960s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Silver Plate

Edwardian Ruby, Diamond & Emerald Large Salamander Brooch
Edwardian Ruby, Diamond & Emerald Large Salamander Brooch

Edwardian Ruby, Diamond & Emerald Large Salamander Brooch

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

Large Ruby, Diamond & Emerald Edwardian Salamander Brooch -18 karat yellow gold and sterling

Category

20th Century Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Emerald, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Victorian Large Sapphire & Diamond Horse Shoe brooch
Victorian Large Sapphire & Diamond Horse Shoe brooch

Victorian Large Sapphire & Diamond Horse Shoe brooch

Located in Chicago, IL

This is a Circa:1900 Large Silver topped and Gold Backed Horse Shoe Brooch Set with Cabochon

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Sterling Silver, 14k Gold

Christian Lacroix Vintage Large Logo Heart Coral Drop Charms Gold Silver Brooch
Christian Lacroix Vintage Large Logo Heart Coral Drop Charms Gold Silver Brooch

Christian Lacroix Vintage Large Logo Heart Coral Drop Charms Gold Silver Brooch

By Christian Lacroix

Located in Wokingham, England

Chunky Brooch, Gold Silver Tone Very good condition. Very light scratches or colour loss, barely

Category

Vintage 1980s French Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Sterling Artist Signed Large Frog Brooch or Pendant
Sterling Artist Signed Large Frog Brooch or Pendant

Sterling Artist Signed Large Frog Brooch or Pendant

Located in New York, NY

A very large artist made sterling silver frog brooch and pendant from the 1980s. It measures 3.25

Category

Vintage 1980s American Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Turn-of-the-Century Large Diamond Floral Brooch
Turn-of-the-Century Large Diamond Floral Brooch

Turn-of-the-Century Large Diamond Floral Brooch

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

Silver backed with 18 karat yellow gold brooch decorated with .95 carats of old mine cut diamonds

Category

Antique Early 1900s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Hector Aguilar Sterling Silver Mexican Modernist Parrot Brooch
Hector Aguilar Sterling Silver Mexican Modernist Parrot Brooch

Hector Aguilar Sterling Silver Mexican Modernist Parrot Brooch

By Hector Aguilar

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Large scale sterling silver parrot brooch created by Hector Aguilar of Taxco, Mexico. Aguilar

Category

Vintage 1950s Mexican Modernist Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Large Scalloped Scottish Agate Citrine Brooch
Antique Victorian Large Scalloped Scottish Agate Citrine Brooch

Antique Victorian Large Scalloped Scottish Agate Citrine Brooch

Located in Stamford, CT

agate, moss agates, montrose agate mustard agate and bloodstone. The brooch is large at 2 1/2 in width

Category

Antique 1860s Scottish Victorian Brooches

Materials

Agate, Citrine, Sterling Silver

Important Georg Jensen Silver Labradorite Master Brooch, C.1933
Important Georg Jensen Silver Labradorite Master Brooch, C.1933

Important Georg Jensen Silver Labradorite Master Brooch, C.1933

By Georg Jensen

Located in Toronto, ON

Important Georg Jensen Large rare Silver Labradorite Master Brooch, C.1933. Georg Jensen. Designed

Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Brooches

Materials

Labradorite, Silver

Paul Lobel Sterling Silver American Modernist Free Form Brooch
Paul Lobel Sterling Silver American Modernist Free Form Brooch

Paul Lobel Sterling Silver American Modernist Free Form Brooch

By Paul Lobel

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A large sterling silver brooch with pierced design and undulating wire detail by Paul Lobel. Lobel

Category

Vintage 1950s American Modernist Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Scottish Agate Pebble Brooch Pin
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Scottish Agate Pebble Brooch Pin

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Scottish Agate Pebble Brooch Pin

Located in Montreal, QC

Beautiful Large Victorian Scottish Gemstone Sterling Silver Brooch; Classic green and red speckled

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Brooches

Materials

Agate, Sterling Silver

Frank and Regine Juhls Sterling Silver Norwegian Modernist Tundra Brooch
Frank and Regine Juhls Sterling Silver Norwegian Modernist Tundra Brooch

Frank and Regine Juhls Sterling Silver Norwegian Modernist Tundra Brooch

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Large scale kinetic sterling silver Tundra brooch created by Frank and Regine Juhls of Norway

Category

Vintage 1970s Norwegian Modernist Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Vivianna Torun Sterling large Pram Brooch No 392
Georg Jensen Vivianna Torun Sterling large Pram Brooch No 392

Georg Jensen Vivianna Torun Sterling large Pram Brooch No 392

By Georg Jensen

Located in Toronto, ON

Very large rare Georg Jensen Vivianna Torun Sterling large Pram Brooch No 392 Sterling silver

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Vivianna Torun Sterling large Pram Brooch No 392
Georg Jensen Vivianna Torun Sterling large Pram Brooch No 392

Georg Jensen Vivianna Torun Sterling large Pram Brooch No 392

By Georg Jensen

Located in Toronto, ON

Very large rare Georg Jensen Vivianna Torun Sterling large Pram Brooch No 392 Sterling silver

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Modernist Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Large Entremble 19th Century European Diamond Gold Flower Brooch
Large Entremble 19th Century European Diamond Gold Flower Brooch

Large Entremble 19th Century European Diamond Gold Flower Brooch

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Created with approximately 23 carats of old miner diamonds, all original to the piece. The entremble is stunning and extremely well made. The pin is made to be unscrewed and the flow...

Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Belle Époque Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Large Estate Diamond Turtle Brooch Tortoise Pin Diamondback Terrapin Anamalier
Large Estate Diamond Turtle Brooch Tortoise Pin Diamondback Terrapin Anamalier

Large Estate Diamond Turtle Brooch Tortoise Pin Diamondback Terrapin Anamalier

Located in Santa Barbara, CA

A most unusual and large turtle brooch bursting with a sparkling diamond encrusted shell. This

Category

Vintage 1960s Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Potter Mellen Studios Gold and Shakudo Mix Metals Large Brooch
Potter Mellen Studios Gold and Shakudo Mix Metals Large Brooch

Potter Mellen Studios Gold and Shakudo Mix Metals Large Brooch

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1970s Potter Mellen Studios 14K yellow Gold and Antique Mix Metals Shakudo Brooch, measuring

Category

Vintage 1970s American Brooches

Materials

14k Gold, Silver, Bronze

King Baby Silver Large Roach Lapel Pin
King Baby Silver Large Roach Lapel Pin

King Baby Silver Large Roach Lapel Pin

By King Baby

Located in Southampton, PA

This King Baby roach pin is crafted from silver and weighs 37 grams, measuring 2.62” in length and

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Silver

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Lapis Lazuli Master Brooch, C.1930
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Lapis Lazuli Master Brooch, C.1930

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Lapis Lazuli Master Brooch, C.1930

By Georg Jensen

Located in Toronto, ON

Important Georg Jensen Large rare Silver Lapis Lazuli Master Brooch, C.1930. Georg Jensen

Category

Vintage 1930s Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Master Brooch Sterling Silver Lapis Lazuli, C.1930
Georg Jensen Master Brooch Sterling Silver Lapis Lazuli, C.1930

Georg Jensen Master Brooch Sterling Silver Lapis Lazuli, C.1930

By Georg Jensen

Located in Toronto, ON

Important Georg Jensen Large rare Silver Lapis Lazuli Master Brooch, C.1930. Georg Jensen. Designed

Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver

A Spectacular Large Siberian Amethyst and Diamond Pendant/Brooch, c. 1860
A Spectacular Large Siberian Amethyst and Diamond Pendant/Brooch, c. 1860

A Spectacular Large Siberian Amethyst and Diamond Pendant/Brooch, c. 1860

Located in Aspen, CO

Antique silver topped yellow gold brooch and pendant centering a gem quality natural approximately

Category

Antique 1860s Victorian Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver

A Spectacular Large Siberian Amethyst and Diamond Pendant/Brooch, c. 1860
A Spectacular Large Siberian Amethyst and Diamond Pendant/Brooch, c. 1860

A Spectacular Large Siberian Amethyst and Diamond Pendant/Brooch, c. 1860

Located in Aspen, CO

Antique silver topped yellow gold brooch and pendant centering a gem quality natural approximately

Category

Antique 1860s Victorian Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver

Christian Dior 1961 Large Emerald Trio Crystal Circle Marquise Tear Drop Brooch
Christian Dior 1961 Large Emerald Trio Crystal Circle Marquise Tear Drop Brooch

Christian Dior 1961 Large Emerald Trio Crystal Circle Marquise Tear Drop Brooch

By Christian Dior

Located in Wokingham, England

Tear Water Drop Dome Brooch, Silver Plated Very excellent condition. Not any stones lost. Very new

Category

Vintage 1960s German Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Silver Plate

Christian Dior 1961 Vintage Large White Pearl Crystals Floral Water Drop Brooch
Christian Dior 1961 Vintage Large White Pearl Crystals Floral Water Drop Brooch

Christian Dior 1961 Vintage Large White Pearl Crystals Floral Water Drop Brooch

By Christian Dior

Located in Wokingham, England

very good to wear. 100% Genuine. A unique piece. This is silver plated stylised brooch, date back to

Category

Vintage 1960s German Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Silver Plate

Christian Dior 1961 Vintage Large White Pearl Crystals Floral Water Drop Brooch
Christian Dior 1961 Vintage Large White Pearl Crystals Floral Water Drop Brooch

Christian Dior 1961 Vintage Large White Pearl Crystals Floral Water Drop Brooch

By Christian Dior

Located in Wokingham, England

very good to wear. 100% Genuine. A unique piece. This is silver plated stylised brooch, date back to

Category

Vintage 1960s German Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Silver Plate

A large sterling and paste highly stylised 'cocktail' brooch, Pennino, USA, 1940
A large sterling and paste highly stylised 'cocktail' brooch, Pennino, USA, 1940

A large sterling and paste highly stylised 'cocktail' brooch, Pennino, USA, 1940

By Pennino Jewelry

Located in Greyabbey, County Down

silver, with a gold wash, the unique blue stones glow, and radiate from the brooch, creating the somewhat

Category

Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian chased sterling silver belt buckle extra large
Antique Victorian chased sterling silver belt buckle extra large

Antique Victorian chased sterling silver belt buckle extra large

Located in New York, NY

An antique late 19th to early 20th-century American sterling silver belt buckle. Rectangular shape

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Silver Gold Wash Bowl Large Serving Berry Casserole Spoon w/ Monogram #13682
Silver Gold Wash Bowl Large Serving Berry Casserole Spoon w/ Monogram #13682

Silver Gold Wash Bowl Large Serving Berry Casserole Spoon w/ Monogram #13682

By George Shiebler

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Antique sterling silver gold wash bowl large serving berry casserole spoon by George W Shiebler

Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

Eisenberg Sterling silver multi coloured paste large fur clip, 1940s
Eisenberg Sterling silver multi coloured paste large fur clip, 1940s

Eisenberg Sterling silver multi coloured paste large fur clip, 1940s

By Eisenberg

Located in Greyabbey, County Down

This bright and dynamic coloured paste large Eisenberg fur clip is a joy. Such a beautiful colour

Category

Vintage 1940s American Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Rose Cut Diamond Ruby Pearl Brooch Pendant
Antique Rose Cut Diamond Ruby Pearl Brooch Pendant

Antique Rose Cut Diamond Ruby Pearl Brooch Pendant

Located in New York, NY

Antique 14k gold and silver large brooch pendant, featuring one drop pearl, a combination of rose

Category

Antique 19th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Silver

3 Large Leaf Pins by John Iverson
3 Large Leaf Pins by John Iverson

3 Large Leaf Pins by John Iverson

Located in San Antonio, TX

3 patinated silver pins by John Iverson. Largest is 7" X 4". Signed IVERSON.

Category

1990s American Brooches

Materials

Silver

Victorian Old-cut Diamonds My Love Unisex Brooch, 1900
Victorian Old-cut Diamonds My Love Unisex Brooch, 1900

Victorian Old-cut Diamonds My Love Unisex Brooch, 1900

Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv

perfectly both for Ladies and Gents. A large figural Victorian gold silver buckle brooch with a monogram

Category

Antique Early 1900s British Brooches

Materials

Diamond

A Spectacular Large Siberian Amethyst and Diamond Pendant/Brooch, c. 1860
A Spectacular Large Siberian Amethyst and Diamond Pendant/Brooch, c. 1860

A Spectacular Large Siberian Amethyst and Diamond Pendant/Brooch, c. 1860

Located in Aspen, CO

Antique silver topped yellow gold brooch and pendant centering a gem quality natural approximately

Category

Antique 1860s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver

Marina J. Pearl, Amethyst & 18k Plated Silver Woven Necklace with Floral Centerp
Marina J. Pearl, Amethyst & 18k Plated Silver Woven Necklace with Floral Centerp

Marina J. Pearl, Amethyst & 18k Plated Silver Woven Necklace with Floral Centerp

By Marina J.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Centerpiece. A large Floral silver Brooch is plated in 18k Yellow Gold and reworked into a dramatic Statement

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Silver

Silver Brooch by Heikki Kaksonen
Silver Brooch by Heikki Kaksonen

Silver Brooch by Heikki Kaksonen

Located in Stockholm, SE

Cool, large silver brooch by Heikki Kaksonen, in an oval form. A row of four silver pearls are

Category

Vintage 1960s Finnish Modernist Brooches

Materials

Silver

Mexican Large Spider Brooch, Sterling Silver, Spooky Spider
Mexican Large Spider Brooch, Sterling Silver, Spooky Spider

Mexican Large Spider Brooch, Sterling Silver, Spooky Spider

Located in McLeansville, NC

This spooky spider brooch is made from sterling silver and is the perfect addition to any wardrobe

Category

1990s Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Large Egyptian Revival Silver Brooch
Large Egyptian Revival Silver Brooch

Large Egyptian Revival Silver Brooch

Located in London, GB

Wonderful Egyptian Revival silver brooch with Egyptian hallmarks, in a lovely filigree setting

Category

Mid-20th Century Egyptian Brooches

Materials

Silver

Nordic 1940s Sterling Vermeil Large Bow Brooch
Nordic 1940s Sterling Vermeil Large Bow Brooch

Nordic 1940s Sterling Vermeil Large Bow Brooch

By Nordic Silver Co Inc.

Located in New York, NY

A wonderful sterling silver 1940s large brooch by Nordic Silver Co. Inc. of New York. The brooch is

Category

Vintage 1940s American Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Vermeil

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Large Silver Brooch For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact large silver brooch you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Silver, Sterling Silver and Gold. Our collection of these items for sale includes 148 vintage editions and 13 modern creations to choose from as well. If you’re looking for a large silver 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. Finding an appealing large silver brooch — no matter the origin — is easy, but Chanel, Tiffany & Co. and William Spratling each produced a popular version that is worth a look. A large silver brooch of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring Diamond, from our inventory of 20, is particularly popular. See these pages for a cabochon iteration of this accessory, while there are also old mine cut cut and oval cut cut versions available here, too. If you’re browsing our inventory for a large silver 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 Large Silver Brooch?

On average, a large silver brooch at 1stDibs sells for $795, while they’re typically $125 on the low end and $39,259 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Finding the Right Brooches for You

Vintage brooches, which refer to decorative jewelry traditionally pinned to garments and used to fasten pieces of clothing together where needed, have seen increasing popularity in recent years.

While jewelry trends come and go, brooches are indeed back on the radar thanks to fashion houses like GucciVersaceDior and Saint Laurent, all of which feature fun pinnable designs in their current collections. Whether a dazzlingly naturalistic Art Nouveau dragonfly, a whimsical David Webb animal, a gem-studded bloom or a streamlined abstract design, these jewels add color and sparkle to your look and a spring to your step. 

Given their long history, brooches have expectedly taken on a variety of different shapes and forms over time, with jewelers turning to assorted methods of ornamentation for these accessories, including enameling and the integration of pearls and gemstones. Cameo brooches that originated during the Victorian age are characterized by a shell carved in raised relief that feature portraits of a woman’s profile, while 19th-century micromosaic brooches, comprising innumerable individually placed glass fragments, sometimes feature miniature depictions of a pastoral scene in daily Roman life.

At one time, brooches were symbols of wealth, made primarily from the finest metals and showcasing exquisite precious gemstones. Today, these jewels are inclusive and universal, and you don’t have to travel very far to find an admirer of brooches. They can be richly geometric in form, such as the ornate diamond pins dating from the Art Deco era, or designer-specific, such as the celebrated naturalistic works created by Tiffany & Co., the milk glass and gold confections crafted by Trifari or handmade vintage Chanel brooches of silk or laminated sheer fabric. Chanel, of course, has never abandoned this style, producing gorgeously baroque CC examples since the 1980s.

Brooches are versatile and adaptable. These decorative accessories can be worn in your hair, on hats, scarves and on the lower point of V-neck clothing. Pin a dazzling brooch to the lapel of your blazer-and-tee combo or add a cluster of smaller pins to your overcoat. And while brooches have their place in “mourning jewelry,” in that a mourning brooch is representative of your connection to a lost loved one, they’re widely seen as romantic and symbolic of love, so much so that a hardcore brooch enthusiast might advocate for brooches to be worn over the heart.

Today, find a wide variety of antique and vintage brooches for sale on 1stDibs, including gold brooches, sapphire brooches and more.