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1960s Gold Diamond Emerald Lion Brooch
1960s Gold Diamond Emerald Lion Brooch

1960s Gold Diamond Emerald Lion Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Vintage, circa 1960s 18k gold lion brooch, adorned with diamonds, emerald eyes and onyx nose

Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold

Classic Lion  Brooch by Joseff of Hollywood
Classic Lion  Brooch by Joseff of Hollywood

Classic Lion Brooch by Joseff of Hollywood

By Joseff of Hollywood

Located in New York, NY

Classic Lion brooch by Joseff of Hollywood in signature lacquered green gold plating. Eugene

Category

Vintage 1940s American Brooches

David Webb Rock Crystal Crouching Lion Brooch
David Webb Rock Crystal Crouching Lion Brooch

David Webb Rock Crystal Crouching Lion Brooch

By David Webb

Located in New York, NY

Designed in 1971, this whimsical “crouching lion” brooch in 18K gold is composed of rock crystal

Category

Mid-20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold

Vintage D'Orlan Sea Lion Brooch 1980s
Vintage D'Orlan Sea Lion Brooch 1980s

Vintage D'Orlan Sea Lion Brooch 1980s

By D'Orlan

Located in Wilmslow, GB

Vintage D'Orlan Sea Lion Brooch. Crafted in gold plated metal and faux simulated pearl. A super

Category

Vintage 1980s Brooches

H. Stern 18K Yellow Gold Diamond and Citrine Lion Brooch
H. Stern 18K Yellow Gold Diamond and Citrine Lion Brooch

H. Stern 18K Yellow Gold Diamond and Citrine Lion Brooch

By H. Stern

Located in Southampton, PA

Give your officewear a roaring style update with this H. Stern Lion Brooch. Cast in solid 18K

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage gemstone 18k gold lion brooch
Vintage gemstone 18k gold lion brooch

Vintage gemstone 18k gold lion brooch

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

This vintage lion brooch is a striking and expressive jewel that embodies strength, symbolism, and

Category

Vintage 1970s Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Emerald, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Ruby and Emerald Lion Brooch
14K Yellow Gold Ruby and Emerald Lion Brooch

14K Yellow Gold Ruby and Emerald Lion Brooch

Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY

This delightful vintage lion brooch is crafted in richly textured 14K yellow gold, showcasing a

Category

Vintage 1960s Brooches

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Hammerman Brothers 18K Gold Lion Brooch with Ruby, Emerald, Diamonds
Hammerman Brothers 18K Gold Lion Brooch with Ruby, Emerald, Diamonds

Hammerman Brothers 18K Gold Lion Brooch with Ruby, Emerald, Diamonds

By Hammerman Brothers

Located in Queens, NY

Hammerman Brothers 18K Yellow Gold Ruby Emerald Diamond Lion Brooch, adorned with one prong set

Category

Late 20th Century American Brooches

Materials

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

Estate Victorian Yellow Gold Lion Brooch with Old Mine Diamonds - VHK#972
Estate Victorian Yellow Gold Lion Brooch with Old Mine Diamonds - VHK#972

Estate Victorian Yellow Gold Lion Brooch with Old Mine Diamonds - VHK#972

Located in Hicksville, NY

Estate Victorian Yellow Gold Lion Brooch with Old Mine Diamonds - VHK#972 Item Details: Metal Type

Category

20th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Chanel Early Lion Brooch
Chanel Early Lion Brooch

Chanel Early Lion Brooch

By Robert Goossens for Chanel

Located in New York, NY

Classic Chanel Lion motif quatrefoil shaped brooch composed of pearls and grey crystal rondelles

Category

Vintage 1950s French Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Early Chanel Lion Brooch
Early Chanel Lion Brooch

Early Chanel Lion Brooch

Located in Riverdale, NY

Classic Chanel Lion motif quatrefoil shaped brooch composed of pearls and grey crystal rondelles

Category

Vintage 1950s French Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Oscar Heyman 18k Gold & Fancy Yellow Diamond 'Prowling Lion' Brooch
Oscar Heyman 18k Gold & Fancy Yellow Diamond 'Prowling Lion' Brooch

Oscar Heyman 18k Gold & Fancy Yellow Diamond 'Prowling Lion' Brooch

By Oscar Heyman

Located in New York City, NY

Oscar Heyman 18k yellow gold 'prowling lion' brooch contains a 0.01ct round emerald eye, 22 round

Category

2010s American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage 14K Lion Brooch in Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire & Diamond 1.34ctw
Vintage 14K Lion Brooch in Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire & Diamond 1.34ctw

Vintage 14K Lion Brooch in Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire & Diamond 1.34ctw

Located in Miami, FL

Powerful and symbolic, this exceptional vintage 14K yellow gold lion brooch is a statement of

Category

Vintage 1970s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold

18k Yellow Gold Diamond Emerald and Ruby Lion Brooch 1.30 Inch
18k Yellow Gold Diamond Emerald and Ruby Lion Brooch 1.30 Inch

18k Yellow Gold Diamond Emerald and Ruby Lion Brooch 1.30 Inch

Located in New York, NY

Commanding and full of character, this 18k yellow gold lion brooch blends luxury craftsmanship with

Category

20th Century American Modern Brooches

Materials

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

Ruby, Diamond and Brown Diamond Lion Brooch set in 18K Rose Gold Settings
Ruby, Diamond and Brown Diamond Lion Brooch set in 18K Rose Gold Settings

Ruby, Diamond and Brown Diamond Lion Brooch set in 18K Rose Gold Settings

Located in Bangkok, TH

Ruby 1.95 carats, Diamond 0.28 carat and Brown Diamond 7.68 carats Lion Brooch set in 18K Rose Gold

Category

2010s Thai Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Iris Apfel Estate Personal Lion Brooch Pin Fringe Mane Fabulous!
Iris Apfel Estate Personal Lion Brooch Pin Fringe Mane Fabulous!

Iris Apfel Estate Personal Lion Brooch Pin Fringe Mane Fabulous!

Located in New York, NY

. We have her absolutely fabulous lion brooch pin with a dangling fringe mane that is just the best

Category

20th Century Unknown Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Tiffany & Co. Ruby, Emerald, & Diamond Lion Brooch
Tiffany & Co. Ruby, Emerald, & Diamond Lion Brooch

Tiffany & Co. Ruby, Emerald, & Diamond Lion Brooch

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Tiffany's playful interpretation of a lion, exuding charm and personality. Adorning the brooch are seven

Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

FRED PARIS 1970 Enameled Sauvage Lion Brooch In 18Kt Yellow Gold With Emeralds
FRED PARIS 1970 Enameled Sauvage Lion Brooch In 18Kt Yellow Gold With Emeralds

FRED PARIS 1970 Enameled Sauvage Lion Brooch In 18Kt Yellow Gold With Emeralds

By Fred

Located in Miami, FL

Seated lion brooch designed by Fred of Paris. This whimsical brooch is one of the most iconic

Category

Vintage 1970s French Modernist Brooches

Materials

Emerald, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold

Hammerman Brothers Diamond Ruby Emerald Gold Lion Brooch
Hammerman Brothers Diamond Ruby Emerald Gold Lion Brooch

Hammerman Brothers Diamond Ruby Emerald Gold Lion Brooch

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

A classic whimsical brooch by Hammerman. The brooch is hand sculpted in 18k yellow gold in the form

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches

Materials

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

Vintage 0.08ct Diamond and Emerald Lion Brooch, C.1970s
Vintage 0.08ct Diamond and Emerald Lion Brooch, C.1970s

Vintage 0.08ct Diamond and Emerald Lion Brooch, C.1970s

Located in London, GB

A fun and quirky brooch in the form of a lion, dating back to 1970s. Strands of gold are

Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Handmade 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Lion Brooch
Handmade 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Lion Brooch

Handmade 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Lion Brooch

Located in Miami, FL

A Modern pendant/brooch lion head, circa 1960. The very well made hand executed lion head can be

Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier France 1960s Yellow Gold Diamond And Red Cabochon Stone Lion Brooch
Cartier France 1960s Yellow Gold Diamond And Red Cabochon Stone Lion Brooch

Cartier France 1960s Yellow Gold Diamond And Red Cabochon Stone Lion Brooch

By Cartier

Located in Norwood, NJ

Circa 1960s Cartier France 18K yellow gold whimsical and unusual Lion Brooch. Hand chased and

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Gold

David Webb 18 Karat Yellow Gold Rock Crystal Lion Brooch Pendant
David Webb 18 Karat Yellow Gold Rock Crystal Lion Brooch Pendant

David Webb 18 Karat Yellow Gold Rock Crystal Lion Brooch Pendant

By David Webb

Located in New York, NY

Made in 18k yellow gold/platinum, this is a David Webb brooch/pendant in the form of a crouching

Category

20th Century American Modern Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Chalcedony Ruby Happy Lion Brooch - 18k Round .30ctw Big Cat Cub Pin
Yellow Gold Chalcedony Ruby Happy Lion Brooch - 18k Round .30ctw Big Cat Cub Pin

Yellow Gold Chalcedony Ruby Happy Lion Brooch - 18k Round .30ctw Big Cat Cub Pin

Located in Greensboro, NC

- H Clarity: VS1 - VS2 Total Carats: .30ctw Style: Brooch Fastening Type: Hinged Pin and Whale Tail

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Chalcedony, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef and Arpels 18K Yellow Gold Lion Brooch Pendant Convertible Necklace
Van Cleef and Arpels 18K Yellow Gold Lion Brooch Pendant Convertible Necklace

Van Cleef and Arpels 18K Yellow Gold Lion Brooch Pendant Convertible Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

is a striking lion brooch, intricately detailed and encrusted with dazzling diamonds 1.00cttw. This

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Emerald Lion Yellow Gold Brooch
Emerald Lion Yellow Gold Brooch

Emerald Lion Yellow Gold Brooch

Located in Stamford, CT

14k yellow gold lion brooch with 1 round fancy emerald eye. 1 fancy emerald 14k yellow gold

Category

Late 20th Century Brooches

Materials

Emerald, Yellow Gold

1960s Whimsical Enamel Diamond Yellow Gold Lion Leo Brooch Pin
1960s Whimsical Enamel Diamond Yellow Gold Lion Leo Brooch Pin

1960s Whimsical Enamel Diamond Yellow Gold Lion Leo Brooch Pin

Located in Miami Beach, FL

Adorable large 14K yellow gold and enamel lion brooch with diamond eyes. This highly detailed

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Brooches

Materials

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

David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Lion With A Green Emerald Eye Brooch
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Lion With A Green Emerald Eye Brooch

David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Lion With A Green Emerald Eye Brooch

By David Webb

Located in New York, NY

Celebrate the regal allure of the jungle with the David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Lion Brooch, a

Category

20th Century American Modern Brooches

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Cartier Whimsical Dragon Lion Diamond Ruby Emerald Pin Brooch
Vintage Cartier Whimsical Dragon Lion Diamond Ruby Emerald Pin Brooch

Vintage Cartier Whimsical Dragon Lion Diamond Ruby Emerald Pin Brooch

By Cartier

Located in Southampton, PA

18k Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby Emerald Vintage Lion Dragon Pin Brooch by Cartier. A truly whimsical

Category

Vintage 1960s French Brooches

Materials

Sapphire, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Yellow Gold

LB offers Large Lion head brass buckle Sterling lion brooch Bone Wood Necklace
LB offers Large Lion head brass buckle Sterling lion brooch Bone Wood Necklace

LB offers Large Lion head brass buckle Sterling lion brooch Bone Wood Necklace

By Lorraines' Bijoux

Located in Pittsburgh, PA

Lorraine’s Bijoux has on offer a vintage Circular Brass Lion head Buckle, a Sterling Silver Lion

Category

Mid-20th Century American Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver, Base Metal, Brass, Gilt Metal

Gucci by Tom Ford Fall Winter 2000 Lion Brooch Plunging Neckline Metallic Dress
Gucci by Tom Ford Fall Winter 2000 Lion Brooch Plunging Neckline Metallic Dress

Gucci by Tom Ford Fall Winter 2000 Lion Brooch Plunging Neckline Metallic Dress

By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci

Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest

This Gucci dress from Tom Ford’s Fall 2000 collection is a stunning and very in-demand piece. Made in Italy from soft dark copper lurex jersey, it has a beautiful sparkle that catche...

Category

Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Verdura Lions Paw, Diamond, Turquoise & Gold Brooch
Verdura Lions Paw, Diamond, Turquoise & Gold Brooch

Verdura Lions Paw, Diamond, Turquoise & Gold Brooch

By Verdura

Located in New York, NY

Verdura Lions Paw Diamond & Turquoise  Gold Brooch This authentic Verdura brooch is a

Category

20th Century Italian Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ruby Emerald Diamond Lion Cub Brooch
Ruby Emerald Diamond Lion Cub Brooch

Ruby Emerald Diamond Lion Cub Brooch

Located in Stamford, CT

Lion cub 18k yellow gold brooch with ruby, emerald and white diamonds. Signed CF. Hand textured

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Brooches

Materials

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

Golden lion head brooch Marguerite de Valois
Golden lion head brooch Marguerite de Valois

Golden lion head brooch Marguerite de Valois

By Marguerite de Valois

Located in Paris, FR

Never worn : superb MARGUERITE DE VALOIS "Lion déchainé" brooch. A lion's head holding a crystal

Category

2010s French Baroque Brooches

Chanel Vintage Gold Lion Leo Medallion Brooch
Chanel Vintage Gold Lion Leo Medallion Brooch

Chanel Vintage Gold Lion Leo Medallion Brooch

By Chanel

Located in Bellevue, WA

DETAILS: Hallmark: CHANEL Made in France Collection 23 Gold Plated The brooch is in good condition

Category

Early 20th Century Brooches

Materials

Gold

Ruby Diamond Yellow Gold Lion Doorknocker Pendant Brooch
Ruby Diamond Yellow Gold Lion Doorknocker Pendant Brooch

Ruby Diamond Yellow Gold Lion Doorknocker Pendant Brooch

Located in New York, NY

An 18k yellow gold brooch/pendant, depicting a lion's head, adorned with ruby cabochon eyes and

Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold

Diamond, Platinum and 18 Karat Gold Lion Pin Brooch
Diamond, Platinum and 18 Karat Gold Lion Pin Brooch

Diamond, Platinum and 18 Karat Gold Lion Pin Brooch

By McTeigue

Located in Hicksville, NY

Clarity: VS Made by Designer McTeigue This beautiful Lion pin brooch is from the 1970s and features

Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Platinum, 18k Gold

ANNE KLEIN gold lion head designer runway brooch
ANNE KLEIN gold lion head designer runway brooch

ANNE KLEIN gold lion head designer runway brooch

By Anne Klein

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • unsigned ANNE KLEIN • gold tone • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS

Category

Vintage 1980s Brooches

Vintage Lion's Head Gold Tone Brooch with Rhinestone Eye
Vintage Lion's Head Gold Tone Brooch with Rhinestone Eye

Vintage Lion's Head Gold Tone Brooch with Rhinestone Eye

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

​Vintage lion's head brooches with rhinestone eyes are timeless accessories that blend regal

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Brooches

Frascarolo Vintage Enameled Diamond Lion Head Brooch 49.84 Grams
Frascarolo Vintage Enameled Diamond Lion Head Brooch 49.84 Grams

Frascarolo Vintage Enameled Diamond Lion Head Brooch 49.84 Grams

By Frascarolo

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

frascarolo Vintage Enameled Diamond Lion Head Brooch Fierce yet cute!! ... this baby lion made

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Enamel

Vintage matte gold lion designer small pin brooch
Vintage matte gold lion designer small pin brooch

Vintage matte gold lion designer small pin brooch

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone • vintage designer pin MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 44 ❤️❤️ VINTAGE DESIGNE...

Category

Vintage 1980s Brooches

ANNE KLEIN vintage gold tone lions head designer brooch
ANNE KLEIN vintage gold tone lions head designer brooch

ANNE KLEIN vintage gold tone lions head designer brooch

By Anne Klein

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • unsigned ANNE KLEIN • gold tone • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS

Category

20th Century Brooches

Vintage lion gold tone ruby red eyes designer brooch
Vintage lion gold tone ruby red eyes designer brooch

Vintage lion gold tone ruby red eyes designer brooch

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with rhinestones • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS

Category

Vintage 1980s Brooches

ANNE KLEIN  gold tone lions head designer runway brooch
ANNE KLEIN  gold tone lions head designer runway brooch

ANNE KLEIN gold tone lions head designer runway brooch

By Anne Klein

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • unsigned ANNE KLEIN • gold tone • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS

Category

Vintage 1980s Brooches

AVON signed lions gold tone faux pearls designer brooch
AVON signed lions gold tone faux pearls designer brooch

AVON signed lions gold tone faux pearls designer brooch

By Avon

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • signed AVON • gold tone with faux pearls • vintage designer brooch

Category

Vintage 1980s Brooches

JUDITH LEIBER Vintage Lion's Head Brooch Pendant Gold Tone
JUDITH LEIBER Vintage Lion's Head Brooch Pendant Gold Tone

JUDITH LEIBER Vintage Lion's Head Brooch Pendant Gold Tone

By Judith Leiber

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This Judith Leiber brooch is composed of a gold hue metal and can be worn as a pendant as well. In

Category

20th Century American Brooches

9K Yellow Gold and Diamond Lion Head Pin/Brooch #19975
9K Yellow Gold and Diamond Lion Head Pin/Brooch #19975

9K Yellow Gold and Diamond Lion Head Pin/Brooch #19975

Located in Washington Depot, CT

9K Yellow Gold and Diamond Lion Head Pin/Brooch This elegant lion's head pin features one round

Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

David Webb 18K Yellow Gold 1970's Lion Pendant Brooch
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold 1970's Lion Pendant Brooch

David Webb 18K Yellow Gold 1970's Lion Pendant Brooch

By David Webb

Located in New York, NY

Unleash your inner queen with the magnificent David Webb Lion 18K Yellow Gold Brooch. This awe

Category

20th Century American Modern Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage ANNE KLEIN AK gold tone lions head designer brooch
Vintage ANNE KLEIN AK gold tone lions head designer brooch

Vintage ANNE KLEIN AK gold tone lions head designer brooch

By Anne Klein

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • unsigned ANNE KLEIN • gold tone • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS

Category

Vintage 1980s Brooches

1970S Diamond 1.50cts Emerald 18K Yellow Gold Lion Head Brooch Pin
1970S Diamond 1.50cts Emerald 18K Yellow Gold Lion Head Brooch Pin

1970S Diamond 1.50cts Emerald 18K Yellow Gold Lion Head Brooch Pin

Located in Miami, FL

Striking 18K yellow gold lion head brooch. This estate statement piece is intricately grooved

Category

Vintage 1970s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Lion Brooch For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact lion 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 Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold. You can easily find a 197 antique edition and 11 modern creations to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for a lion brooch may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece 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. Creating a lion brooch has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Van Cleef & Arpels, David Webb and Ilias Lalaounis are consistently popular. A lion brooch can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 93 Diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also brilliant cut cut and emerald cut cut versions available here, too. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a lion brooch, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Lion Brooch?

On average, a lion brooch at 1stDibs sells for $3,799, while they’re typically $50 on the low end and $67,000 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.