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Waltham Enamel Emerald Diamond Gold Frog on Lily Pad Pendant Brooch
Waltham Enamel Emerald Diamond Gold Frog on Lily Pad Pendant Brooch

Waltham Enamel Emerald Diamond Gold Frog on Lily Pad Pendant Brooch

By Waltham

Located in Southampton, PA

lily pad, the adorable shape of a frog produces a slightly offbeat allure in this gorgeous 18K yellow

Category

20th Century Unknown Brooches

Materials

Emerald, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Lilies of the Valley Brooch with Natural Pearls by Marcus & Co.
Lilies of the Valley Brooch with Natural Pearls by Marcus & Co.

Lilies of the Valley Brooch with Natural Pearls by Marcus & Co.

By Marcus & Co.

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Delicate and sophisticated Lilies of the Valley Brooch created by Marcus & Co. in the 1930's

Category

American Brooches

Christian Dior Iconic "Lily Of The Valley" (Muguet) articulated brooch, 1950s
Christian Dior Iconic "Lily Of The Valley" (Muguet) articulated brooch, 1950s

Christian Dior Iconic "Lily Of The Valley" (Muguet) articulated brooch, 1950s

By Christian Dior

Located in Greyabbey, County Down

model, as well as the famous ‘lily of the valley’ brooch for Christian Dior. Working with Lanvin, Poiret

Category

Vintage 1950s French Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Carved Rock Crystal, Nephrite &Diamond Lily-Of-The-Valley Brooch
Carved Rock Crystal, Nephrite &Diamond Lily-Of-The-Valley Brooch

Carved Rock Crystal, Nephrite &Diamond Lily-Of-The-Valley Brooch

Located in Firenze, IT

Formed of frosted rock crystal flowerheads, each centering a small round diamonds, the leaves of carved nephrite, the stems bound by a double rope of round diamonds, mounted in gold....

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Rock Crystal, Jade, 18k Gold

Lily of the Valley Nephrite Jade Rock Crystal Diamond Gold Brooch
Lily of the Valley Nephrite Jade Rock Crystal Diamond Gold Brooch

Lily of the Valley Nephrite Jade Rock Crystal Diamond Gold Brooch

Located in Chicago, IL

frosted rock crystal lily of the valley brooch / pin was made in Vienna, Austria in the 1950s. Each

Category

Mid-20th Century Austrian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Rock Crystal

French 19th Century Natural Pearl 18 Karat Yellow Gold Lily Flower Brooch
French 19th Century Natural Pearl 18 Karat Yellow Gold Lily Flower Brooch

French 19th Century Natural Pearl 18 Karat Yellow Gold Lily Flower Brooch

Located in Poitiers, FR

Brooch in 18 karat yellow gold, horse's head hallmark. Lovely antique brooch, it represents a lily

Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. 18K Yellow Gold Ruby Lily of the Valley Brooch #16846
Tiffany & Co. 18K Yellow Gold Ruby Lily of the Valley Brooch #16846

Tiffany & Co. 18K Yellow Gold Ruby Lily of the Valley Brooch #16846

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Vintage Tiffany & Co. 18K Yellow Gold and Ruby Lily of the Valley Brooch- This exquisite Tiffany

Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Henry Dunay Diamond Rose Quartz Calla Lily Flower Yellow Gold Pin Brooch
Henry Dunay Diamond Rose Quartz Calla Lily Flower Yellow Gold Pin Brooch

Henry Dunay Diamond Rose Quartz Calla Lily Flower Yellow Gold Pin Brooch

By Henry Dunay

Located in Southampton, PA

18k Yellow Gold Diamond Rose Quartz Calla Lily Flower Pin Brooch By Henry Dunay. With 121 round

Category

20th Century American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold

Henry Dunay Diamond Rose Quartz Calla Lily Flower Yellow Gold Pin Brooch
Henry Dunay Diamond Rose Quartz Calla Lily Flower Yellow Gold Pin Brooch

Henry Dunay Diamond Rose Quartz Calla Lily Flower Yellow Gold Pin Brooch

By Henry Dunay

Located in Southampton, PA

18k Yellow Gold Diamond Rose Quartz Calla Lily Flower Pin Brooch By Henry Dunay. With 121 round

Category

20th Century American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold

Christian Dior 1970s Vintage Large Water Lily Palm Leaf Layers Crystals Brooch
Christian Dior 1970s Vintage Large Water Lily Palm Leaf Layers Crystals Brooch

Christian Dior 1970s Vintage Large Water Lily Palm Leaf Layers Crystals Brooch

By Christian Dior

Located in Wokingham, England

Christian Dior 1970s Vintage Large Water Lily Palm Leaf Layers Crystals Exquisite Elegant Modernist

Category

Vintage 1980s German Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

1940s Vintage Ruby and Diamond Lily Bouquet Brooch Set in Silver and Gold
1940s Vintage Ruby and Diamond Lily Bouquet Brooch Set in Silver and Gold

1940s Vintage Ruby and Diamond Lily Bouquet Brooch Set in Silver and Gold

Located in London, England

A beautiful vintage ruby and diamond lily flower bouquet brooch in silver and gold, circa 1940s

Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Late Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby

Antique French Belle Époque Brooch Lily of the Valley 18k Gold Pearl Diamond
Antique French Belle Époque Brooch Lily of the Valley 18k Gold Pearl Diamond

Antique French Belle Époque Brooch Lily of the Valley 18k Gold Pearl Diamond

Located in Torrance, CA

Finely detailed French Belle Époque diamond & pearl brooch (circa 1890s) crafted in 18 karat yellow

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Brooches

Materials

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

Krementz Art Nouveau Enamel Pearl 14 Karat Gold Water Lily Flower Pendant Brooch
Krementz Art Nouveau Enamel Pearl 14 Karat Gold Water Lily Flower Pendant Brooch

Krementz Art Nouveau Enamel Pearl 14 Karat Gold Water Lily Flower Pendant Brooch

By Krementz & Co

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Brooch is designed as a stylized water lily flower surrounded by gold foliate whiplash Flower is

Category

Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

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

French 19th Century Diamonds 18 Karat Rose Gold Lily of The Valley Brooch
French 19th Century Diamonds 18 Karat Rose Gold Lily of The Valley Brooch

French 19th Century Diamonds 18 Karat Rose Gold Lily of The Valley Brooch

Located in Poitiers, FR

brooch is pierced, chiselled and decorated in application of a gold disc engraved with a pattern of lily

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Givenchy Vintage 1980s Large Lily Of The Valley White Bell Flower Leaf Brooch
Givenchy Vintage 1980s Large Lily Of The Valley White Bell Flower Leaf Brooch

Givenchy Vintage 1980s Large Lily Of The Valley White Bell Flower Leaf Brooch

By Givenchy

Located in Wokingham, England

Very excellent condition. 100% Genuine. Rare to find. Safety-catch pin closure, signed Givenchy on the back. Size: 7.8 cm x 3.2 cm. Weight: 22.0 g. _ _ _ Great for everyday wear...

Category

Vintage 1980s French Baroque Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

MARC JACOBS Metallic Gold Leather Lilies Pin
MARC JACOBS Metallic Gold Leather Lilies Pin

MARC JACOBS Metallic Gold Leather Lilies Pin

By Marc Jacobs

Located in San Francisco, CA

MARC JACOBS Spring Summer 2011 Collection pin features two metallic marigold leather lilies on a

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

MARC JACOBS Poppy Red Leather Lilies Hair Pin
MARC JACOBS Poppy Red Leather Lilies Hair Pin

MARC JACOBS Poppy Red Leather Lilies Hair Pin

By Marc Jacobs

Located in San Francisco, CA

MARC JACOBS Spring Summer 2011 Collection hair pin features two poppy red leather lilies on a

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

A carved quartz serpentine & diamond lily of the valley

A carved quartz serpentine & diamond lily of the valley

Located in Firenze, IT

The brooch realistically modelled as a stalk of lily of the valley, set with carved quartz flowers

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Carved Quartz Serpentine and Diamond Lily of the Valley

Carved Quartz Serpentine and Diamond Lily of the Valley

Located in Firenze, IT

PLEASE NOTE: OUR PRICE IS FULLY INCLUSIVE OF SHIPPING, IMPORTATION TAXES & DUTIES The brooch

Category

20th Century Italian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold

Trifari Alfred Phillip 1940's Lily of the Valley Fur Clip
Trifari Alfred Phillip 1940's Lily of the Valley Fur Clip

Trifari Alfred Phillip 1940's Lily of the Valley Fur Clip

By Alfred Philippe for Trifari

Located in New York, NY

Magnificent Trifari Philippe Lily of the Valley Brooch Fur Clip. Green enamel, faux glass pearls

Category

Vintage 1940s American Brooches

Materials

Rhodium, Enamel

18 Karat White Gold Sapphire and Diamond Lily Broach Pendant
18 Karat White Gold Sapphire and Diamond Lily Broach Pendant

18 Karat White Gold Sapphire and Diamond Lily Broach Pendant

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Designer: custom Material: 18k white gold with black rhodium plating Pink Sapphires: round cuts = 21.28cttw Sapphires: round cuts = 9.36cttw Diamonds: round brilliant cuts = 0.68cttw...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

CARTIER Pearl Diamond & Platinum Brooch
CARTIER Pearl Diamond & Platinum Brooch

CARTIER Pearl Diamond & Platinum Brooch

By Cartier

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Fabulous Lily of the Valley brooch created by Cartier in the 1950's-60's. Gracious lines, perfect

Category

Swiss Brooches

Edwardian 0.40 Carat Diamond Platinum-Topped 14 Karat Gold Lily Of The Valley St
Edwardian 0.40 Carat Diamond Platinum-Topped 14 Karat Gold Lily Of The Valley St

Edwardian 0.40 Carat Diamond Platinum-Topped 14 Karat Gold Lily Of The Valley St

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Depicting a stylized lily of the valley flower - symbolic of happiness and rebirth Set with old

Category

Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Brooches

Materials

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

Poured glass 'pineapple' brooch, Maison Gripoix, 1960s
Poured glass 'pineapple' brooch, Maison Gripoix, 1960s

Poured glass 'pineapple' brooch, Maison Gripoix, 1960s

By Maison Gripoix

Located in Greyabbey, County Down

Quirky and charming brooch, in the form of a 'pineapple', made by Maison Gripoix in the 1960s

Category

Vintage 1960s French Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Retro 1940s Alfred Philippe for Trifari Crane Brooch
Retro 1940s Alfred Philippe for Trifari Crane Brooch

Retro 1940s Alfred Philippe for Trifari Crane Brooch

By Alfred Philippe for Trifari

Located in Houston, TX

A Retro Trifari pavé rhinestone crane and lily pad brooch with red, blue and yellow enamel. The

Category

Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Base Metal

Art Deco 3, 50 carat Diamond Gold Brooch
Art Deco 3, 50 carat Diamond Gold Brooch

Art Deco 3, 50 carat Diamond Gold Brooch

Located in Napoli, NA

Antique and unique Brooch, designed and crafted entirely by hand in the traditional way, using age

Category

Mid-20th Century Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique Victorian 9k Gold Mizpah Brooch, Artists Palette
Antique Victorian 9k Gold Mizpah Brooch, Artists Palette

Antique Victorian 9k Gold Mizpah Brooch, Artists Palette

Located in NEWARK, GB

palette, with a lily pad shape, the brooch has a beaded border and an attached gold safety chain with a

Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Brooches

Materials

9k Gold

Antique 2.23ct Diamond and Platinum Spray Brooch, circa 1910
Antique 2.23ct Diamond and Platinum Spray Brooch, circa 1910

Antique 2.23ct Diamond and Platinum Spray Brooch, circa 1910

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A stunning antique 2.23 carat diamond and platinum lily of the valley brooch; part of our diverse

Category

Vintage 1910s Unknown Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

French Art Nouveau Diamond Emerald Gold and Enamel Pendant Brooch
French Art Nouveau Diamond Emerald Gold and Enamel Pendant Brooch

French Art Nouveau Diamond Emerald Gold and Enamel Pendant Brooch

Located in New York, NY

emeralds with an approximate total weight of .23 carat. The brooch portrays a water scene with lilies and a

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Vintage Brooch Pin 14k Gold Emerald Diamond Estate Jewelry
Vintage Brooch Pin 14k Gold Emerald Diamond Estate Jewelry

Vintage Brooch Pin 14k Gold Emerald Diamond Estate Jewelry

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

A gorgeous vintage 14 karat gold lily of the valley brooch, featuring emerald and diamond. The

Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Signed Miault French Art Nouveau 18 Karat Yellow Gold Brooch
Signed Miault French Art Nouveau 18 Karat Yellow Gold Brooch

Signed Miault French Art Nouveau 18 Karat Yellow Gold Brooch

Located in Poitiers, FR

beautiful antique gold brooch represents a lily flower and a carnation flower carved and engraved in relief

Category

Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. 18K Yellow Gold Vintage Cala Lilly Flower Brooch, Circa 1960
Tiffany & Co. 18K Yellow Gold Vintage Cala Lilly Flower Brooch, Circa 1960

Tiffany & Co. 18K Yellow Gold Vintage Cala Lilly Flower Brooch, Circa 1960

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

Vintage Tiffany & Co. Cala Lily flower brooch finely crafted in 18 karat yellow gold . This brooch

Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Retro Brooches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Very large poured glass and paste 'butterfly' brooch, Maison Gripoix, 1970s
Very large poured glass and paste 'butterfly' brooch, Maison Gripoix, 1970s

Very large poured glass and paste 'butterfly' brooch, Maison Gripoix, 1970s

By Maison Gripoix

Located in Greyabbey, County Down

, delicate metal and glass flowers being a signature model, as well as the famous ‘lily of the valley’ brooch

Category

Vintage 1970s French Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Large poured glass, paste and pearl drop brooch, Maison Gripoix, 1960s.
Large poured glass, paste and pearl drop brooch, Maison Gripoix, 1960s.

Large poured glass, paste and pearl drop brooch, Maison Gripoix, 1960s.

By Maison Gripoix

Located in Greyabbey, County Down

An exquisite handmade poured glass, paste and pearl brooch by Maison Gripoix, from the 1960s

Category

Vintage 1960s French Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Vintage Gilded Lily Flower Figural Brooch with Crystals by Erwin Pearl, 1990s
Vintage Gilded Lily Flower Figural Brooch with Crystals by Erwin Pearl, 1990s

Vintage Gilded Lily Flower Figural Brooch with Crystals by Erwin Pearl, 1990s

By Erwin Pearl

Located in McKinney, TX

- Vintage item - Measures 2.5" in length - Gold plated - Crystal rhinestone accents - By Erwin Pearl (signed on verso) - Circa 1990s - Estate acquired - Excellent vintage cond...

Category

1990s American Modern Clip-on Earrings

Wonderful poured glass and paste pearl multi row necklace, Maison Gripoix, 1950s
Wonderful poured glass and paste pearl multi row necklace, Maison Gripoix, 1950s

Wonderful poured glass and paste pearl multi row necklace, Maison Gripoix, 1950s

By Maison Gripoix

Located in Greyabbey, County Down

, delicate metal and glass flowers being a signature model, as well as the famous ‘lily of the valley’ brooch

Category

Vintage 1960s French Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Base Metal, Brass

Exquisite Chanel handmade Moghul style necklace/sautoir by Maison Gripoix, 1930s
Exquisite Chanel handmade Moghul style necklace/sautoir by Maison Gripoix, 1930s

Exquisite Chanel handmade Moghul style necklace/sautoir by Maison Gripoix, 1930s

By Maison Gripoix for Chanel

Located in Greyabbey, County Down

the famous ‘lily of the valley’ brooch for Christian Dior. Working with Lanvin, Poiret at the

Category

Vintage 1930s French Drop Necklaces

Materials

Base Metal

A ruby poured glass and gilt chain 'tassel' sautoir, Maison Gripoix, 1960s
A ruby poured glass and gilt chain 'tassel' sautoir, Maison Gripoix, 1960s

A ruby poured glass and gilt chain 'tassel' sautoir, Maison Gripoix, 1960s

By Maison Gripoix

Located in Greyabbey, County Down

flowers being a signature model, as well as the famous ‘lily of the valley’ brooch for Christian Dior

Category

Vintage 1960s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gilt Metal

Exceptional poured glass and paste drop earrings, Maison Gripoix, France, 1960s
Exceptional poured glass and paste drop earrings, Maison Gripoix, France, 1960s

Exceptional poured glass and paste drop earrings, Maison Gripoix, France, 1960s

By Maison Gripoix

Located in Greyabbey, County Down

famous ‘lily of the valley’ brooch for Christian Dior. Working with Lanvin, Poiret at the beginning

Category

Vintage 1960s French Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Gilt Metal

Rare Maison Gripoix poured glass 'flower vase' objet, 1960s
Rare Maison Gripoix poured glass 'flower vase' objet, 1960s

Rare Maison Gripoix poured glass 'flower vase' objet, 1960s

By Maison Gripoix

Located in Greyabbey, County Down

signature model, as well as the famous ‘lily of the valley’ brooch for Christian Dior. All pieces were made

Category

Vintage 1960s French More Objets d'Art and Vertu

Materials

Gilt Metal

Pennino Lily Brooch
Pennino Lily Brooch

Pennino Lily Brooch

By Pennino Jewelry

Located in Alford, MA

costume jewelry that approximated the look of fine jewels. This large lily brooch is indicative of the

Category

Mid-20th Century American Brooches

Speciman Water Lily Brooch
Speciman Water Lily Brooch

Speciman Water Lily Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Description: Hand made glass specimen water lily brooch is a superb realistic rendering in the

Category

20th Century German Edwardian Brooches

Oversized Kerr Sterling Lily Brooch
Oversized Kerr Sterling Lily Brooch

Oversized Kerr Sterling Lily Brooch

By Kerr

Located in New York, NY

Over sized sterling Lily Brooch by William Kerr, N.J. from the late 19th Century. Incredibly

Category

Antique 1890s American Victorian Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Tiffany & Company Sterling Silver Calla Lily Brooch #23957
Tiffany & Company Sterling Silver Calla Lily Brooch #23957

Tiffany & Company Sterling Silver Calla Lily Brooch #23957

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Tiffany & Company Sterling Silver Calla Lily Brooch This Tiffany & Co Calla Lily Brooch

Category

20th Century Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Nolan Miller Pave Crystal Calla Lily Brooch
Nolan Miller Pave Crystal Calla Lily Brooch

Nolan Miller Pave Crystal Calla Lily Brooch

Located in Wallkill, NY

Stunning calla lily Brooch with a sea of Pave set Crystals. Nolan Miller Glamour collection

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Vintage Swarovski Crystal Calla Lily Brooch
Vintage Swarovski Crystal Calla Lily Brooch

Vintage Swarovski Crystal Calla Lily Brooch

By JARIN

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Classic Elegant Vintage Swarovski Clear Crystal Calla Lily Brooch This vintage brooch features

Category

1990s American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Gold Plate

Rare Specimen Glass Lily Brooch, Early 20th Century
Rare Specimen Glass Lily Brooch, Early 20th Century

Rare Specimen Glass Lily Brooch, Early 20th Century

Located in New York, NY

Hand made glass specimen lily brooch is a superb realistic rendering in the style of Dresden

Category

Early 20th Century German Brooches

Vintage Blue Sapphire Swarovski Crystal Calla Lily Brooch
Vintage Blue Sapphire Swarovski Crystal Calla Lily Brooch

Vintage Blue Sapphire Swarovski Crystal Calla Lily Brooch

By JARIN

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Classic Elegant Vintage Swarovski Clear Crystal Calla Lily Brooch This vintage brooch features

Category

1990s American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Gold Plate

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Lily Brooch For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate lily brooch for your needs in our varied inventory. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. If you’re looking for a lily 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 lily brooch — no matter the origin — is easy, but Tiffany & Co., Ambrosi and Angela Cummings each produced a popular version that is worth a look. A lily brooch can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 39 Diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. 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 bead alternatives. Most of our lily brooch for sale are for women, but there are 20 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Lily Brooch?

The price for a lily brooch starts at $65 and tops out at $54,675 with these brooches, on average, selling for $2,850.

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.