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Vintage Cartier 'Whimsical Lion' Yellow Gold Diamond Garnet Brooch
Vintage Cartier 'Whimsical Lion' Yellow Gold Diamond Garnet Brooch

Vintage Cartier 'Whimsical Lion' Yellow Gold Diamond Garnet Brooch

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

Authentic Cartier 'Whimsical Lion' brooch crafted in 18 karat yellow gold set with single cut

Category

Vintage 1970s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

"Friendly Lion" Brooch
"Friendly Lion" Brooch

"Friendly Lion" Brooch

Located in New York, NY

An 18K yellow gold lion brooch, set with a pink cabochon ruby nose and 2 diamond eyes.

Category

French Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

1960s K.J.L. Lion Brooch
1960s K.J.L. Lion Brooch

1960s K.J.L. Lion Brooch

By Kenneth Jay Lane

Located in Stamford, CT

Early Kenneth Jay Lane lion brooch. All original stones including faux oval cabochon coral stones

Category

Vintage 1960s Brooches

Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Lion Brooch
Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Lion Brooch

Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Lion Brooch

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Paris, IDF

A 750/000 yellow gold Van Cleef & Arpels "Dishevelled Lion" brooch. The eyes are set with emeralds

Category

Vintage 1970s French Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Emerald, White Diamond, 18k Gold

Spectacular KJL Lion Brooch 1960
Spectacular KJL Lion Brooch 1960

Spectacular KJL Lion Brooch 1960

By Kenneth Jay Lane

Located in Verviers, BE

Just gorgeous! Spectacular Lion Brooch made in the Sixties by the most glamourous jeweler of that

Category

Vintage 1960s American Brooches

Pauline Rader Figural Lion Brooch/Pendant
Pauline Rader Figural Lion Brooch/Pendant

Pauline Rader Figural Lion Brooch/Pendant

By Pauline Rader

Located in Oradell, NJ

This is an unusual and regal lion brooch/pendant designed by Pauline Rader. The brooch/pendant

Category

Vintage 1960s American Brooches

Hammerman Bros. 18K Gold & Diamond Lion Brooch
Hammerman Bros. 18K Gold & Diamond Lion Brooch

Hammerman Bros. 18K Gold & Diamond Lion Brooch

By Hammerman Brothers

Located in New York , NY

Absolutely charming 18K yellow gold, diamond and ruby lion brooch from the 1960's, made by

Category

Vintage 1960s American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Charming Diamond Lion Brooch
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Charming Diamond Lion Brooch

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Charming Diamond Lion Brooch

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

identical lion brooch, from the estate of Princess Grace of Monaco, is illustrated in "Set in Style: The

Category

Vintage 1970s French Brooches

Materials

Emerald, Onyx, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Lion Brooch
Lion Brooch

Lion Brooch

Sold|$4,800

Lion Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Crouching lion pin. 18kt gold with sparkling emerald eyes. Great weight. A rare subject.

Category

Vintage 1950s French Brooches

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold

Solid 18 Karat Gold Genuine Ruby, Emerald and Diamond Cartoon Lion Brooch 17.1g
Solid 18 Karat Gold Genuine Ruby, Emerald and Diamond Cartoon Lion Brooch 17.1g

Solid 18 Karat Gold Genuine Ruby, Emerald and Diamond Cartoon Lion Brooch 17.1g

Located in Manchester, NH

Excellent condition. This solid 18k yellow gold cartoon lion brooch features a 4.5mmX3.5mm natural

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold

Ruby Diamond Lion Brooch
Ruby Diamond Lion Brooch

Ruby Diamond Lion Brooch

Located in New York City, NY

Diamond and ruby brooch resembling a roaring lion. Containing aprox 3.5 carats of diamonds. Set on

Category

American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby

Seidengang Lion Brooch in 18Kt.
Seidengang Lion Brooch in 18Kt.

Seidengang Lion Brooch in 18Kt.

By SeidenGang

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Powerful Seidengang brooch, bead set with 81 round brilliant cut diamonds totaling approx. 1.25 cts

Category

Late 20th Century American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

René Boivin 18kt Gold Lion Brooch

René Boivin 18kt Gold Lion Brooch

By René Boivin

Located in New York, NY

The charming lion an interesting play of textures, mounted in 18kt yellow gold with diamond eyes

Category

Vintage 1960s French Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Elizabeth Gage Pearl Bronze Gold Lion Brooch
Elizabeth Gage Pearl Bronze Gold Lion Brooch

Elizabeth Gage Pearl Bronze Gold Lion Brooch

By Elizabeth Gage

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Large Elizabeth Gage brooch, set in 18k yellow gold, decorated with Bronze lion, black enamel

Category

20th Century British Brooches

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Gold  Diamond Lion Brooch

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Gold Diamond Lion Brooch

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Toronto, ON

A amusing 18K Gold brooch designed in the shape of a lion and set with diamonds. Very detailed work

Category

French Brooches

Gold Diamond Lion Brooch by FRED Paris
Gold Diamond Lion Brooch by FRED Paris

Gold Diamond Lion Brooch by FRED Paris

By Fred

Located in Southampton, NY

The charming lion is realistically textured with a fully diamond set mane and has glowing emerald

Category

Vintage 1970s French Brooches

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold

1970s Enamel Emerald Gold Carousel Lion Brooch Pin
1970s Enamel Emerald Gold Carousel Lion Brooch Pin

1970s Enamel Emerald Gold Carousel Lion Brooch Pin

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Vintage 14k gold carousel brooch, depicting a lion, decorated with enamel and emerald. Brooch

Category

Vintage 1970s Brooches

Materials

Emerald, 14k Gold

1960s Van Cleef & Arpels Emerald Diamond Gold Lion Brooch
1960s Van Cleef & Arpels Emerald Diamond Gold Lion Brooch

1960s Van Cleef & Arpels Emerald Diamond Gold Lion Brooch

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Paris, FR

A diamond, emeralds, black enamel and 18k gold brooch stylizing a lion. Signed Van Cleef & Arpels

Category

Vintage 1980s French Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Emerald, Diamond and Gold Lion Brooch

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Emerald, Diamond and Gold Lion Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Van Cleef & Arpels. An Emerald and Diamond Brooch, designed as a stylized sitting lion of polished

Category

French Brooches

Unique lion brooch made for Céline Vipiana late 70s
Unique lion brooch made for Céline Vipiana late 70s

Unique lion brooch made for Céline Vipiana late 70s

Located in Verviers, BE

Exceptional and one of a kind Lion vintage brooch, in the style of Van cleef. Unique, made for

Category

Vintage 1970s Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Gilt Metal

Diamond and Emerald Set Lion Brooch in 18 Carat Yellow Gold
Diamond and Emerald Set Lion Brooch in 18 Carat Yellow Gold

Diamond and Emerald Set Lion Brooch in 18 Carat Yellow Gold

Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire

This Vintage brooch has been hand crafted from 18ct Yellow gold in the shape of a Lion with

Category

Late 20th Century British Brooches

Materials

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

VERDURA A 'Roaring Lion' Coral and Emerald Brooch

VERDURA A 'Roaring Lion' Coral and Emerald Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Verdura, A 'Roaring Lion' Brooch, with a 162.50cts cabochon emerald as the body, carved coral

Category

American Brooches

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Lion Clip Brooch
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Lion Clip Brooch

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Lion Clip Brooch

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in London, GB

18kt gold and platinum lion brooch by VCA. Signed Van Cleef & Arpels and numbered 110104, maker's

Category

French Brooches

1950s Multi Gem Yellow Gold 'Lion Ebouriffé' Brooch
1950s Multi Gem Yellow Gold 'Lion Ebouriffé' Brooch

1950s Multi Gem Yellow Gold 'Lion Ebouriffé' Brooch

Located in New York, NY

This cute lion brooch is expertly crafted in 18 karat yellow gold and features a sapphire cabochon

Category

Vintage 1950s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bulgari Yellow Gold Lion Pin

Bulgari Yellow Gold Lion Pin

By Bulgari

Located in Greenwich, CT

Small whimsical lion brooch, in textured 18k yellow gold with a double pin stem backing, signed

Category

20th Century Italian Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pauline Rader Lion Head Brooch Pendant 1960s
Pauline Rader Lion Head Brooch Pendant 1960s

Pauline Rader Lion Head Brooch Pendant 1960s

By Pauline Rader

Located in Chicago, IL

This is a 1960s Pauline Rader lion brooch which can also be hung on a chain and worn as a pendant

Category

Vintage 1960s American Brooches

Wonderful Emis Lion's Head Brooch
Wonderful Emis Lion's Head Brooch

Wonderful Emis Lion's Head Brooch

By Emis Beros

Located in Houston, TX

Wonderful Lion's Head Brooch,EMIS

Category

Late 20th Century American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

Richelieu Lion and Stars Brooch
Richelieu Lion and Stars Brooch

Richelieu Lion and Stars Brooch

Located in Litchfield County, CT

Oversized signed Richelieu brooch with a large unique lion and star design. 4" x 3" long. Can also

Category

Vintage 1970s Brooches

Gem Set Gold Lion Cub Brooch
Gem Set Gold Lion Cub Brooch

Gem Set Gold Lion Cub Brooch

Located in Agoura Hills, CA

Crafted in 18K yellow gold this adorable gemstone pin in the form of a lion cub. Nicely textured

Category

Late 20th Century American Brooches

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Chalcedony, Diamond, 18k Gold

Emerald Diamond Gold Lion Head Brooch Pin
Emerald Diamond Gold Lion Head Brooch Pin

Emerald Diamond Gold Lion Head Brooch Pin

Located in Lambertville, NJ

An 18k white and yellow gold lion head brooch set with approximately 0.50ctw of H/VS diamonds and

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Lion Ebouriffe Brooch
Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Lion Ebouriffe Brooch

Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Lion Ebouriffe Brooch

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Van Cleef & Arpels lion Ebouriffe brooch in 18 karat yellow gold. This fantastic brooch has 14 pave

Category

Vintage 1960s French Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Whimisical Enamel and Diamond Lion Tamer Brooch
Whimisical Enamel and Diamond Lion Tamer Brooch

Whimisical Enamel and Diamond Lion Tamer Brooch

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Terrific 18kt. yellow gold large brooch measuring just over 3 1/2". The slightly tremblant head is

Category

Vintage 1960s American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Pearl Emerald Diamond Pave Gold Lion Head Brooch
Pearl Emerald Diamond Pave Gold Lion Head Brooch

Pearl Emerald Diamond Pave Gold Lion Head Brooch

Located in Frederick, MD

4.00 CTW Emerald Diamond Lion Head Pearl Tassle Pin/Brooch Yellow Gold ·Era: Modern / 1990s

Category

1990s Unknown Brooches

Materials

Black Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

LALAOUNIS Diamond & Precious Stone Double Lion's Head Brooch
LALAOUNIS Diamond & Precious Stone Double Lion's Head Brooch

LALAOUNIS Diamond & Precious Stone Double Lion's Head Brooch

By Ilias Lalaounis

Located in Southampton, NY

Crafted in the 1970's, this Lalaounis double lion's head brooch is made of 18K textured gold. In

Category

Vintage 1970s Greek Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Gold Lion Cub Brooch
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Gold Lion Cub Brooch

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Gold Lion Cub Brooch

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Greenwich, CT

Whimsical lion cub brooch, with pavé-set diamond muzzle, circular-cut emerald eyes and black enamel

Category

Vintage 1960s French Brooches

Materials

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

Van Cleef & Arpels Green and Black Onyx Lion Head Brooch
Van Cleef & Arpels Green and Black Onyx Lion Head Brooch

Van Cleef & Arpels Green and Black Onyx Lion Head Brooch

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Van Cleef & Arpels green and black onyx lion head brooch set in textured 18K yellow gold. There

Category

Late 20th Century Brooches

Materials

Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Sea Lion Seal Brooch
Tiffany & Co. Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Sea Lion Seal Brooch

Tiffany & Co. Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Sea Lion Seal Brooch

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Sherman Oaks, CA

Gorgeous Stylized Ribbon Brooch by Tiffany & Co. Sea Lion Balancing a Ball Width of Brooch

Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1970s Van Cleef & Arpels "Lion" Diamond Emerald Black Enamel Gold Brooches
1970s Van Cleef & Arpels "Lion" Diamond Emerald Black Enamel Gold Brooches

1970s Van Cleef & Arpels "Lion" Diamond Emerald Black Enamel Gold Brooches

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Beziers, FR

A French 18K yellow gold and black enamel brooches with diamonds and emeralds by Van Cleef & Arpels

Category

Vintage 1970s French Brooches

Materials

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

Van Cleef & Arpels Lion Ebouriffé brooch in gold, diamonds, emeralds and enamel
Van Cleef & Arpels Lion Ebouriffé brooch in gold, diamonds, emeralds and enamel

Van Cleef & Arpels Lion Ebouriffé brooch in gold, diamonds, emeralds and enamel

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in PARIS, FR

Clip "Lion Ébouriffé", enameled muzzle paved with brilliant-cut diamonds and faceted emerald eyes

Category

Vintage 1960s French Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Enamel

Sorab & Roshi Coral Lion Pin
Sorab & Roshi Coral Lion Pin

Sorab & Roshi Coral Lion Pin

By Sorab & Roshi

Located in Greenwich, CT

Coral Lion Pin with walnut wood crown decorated with 18 karat gold & yellow sapphire rays and a

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold

HAMMERMAN BROTHERS Lion Head Pin
HAMMERMAN BROTHERS Lion Head Pin

HAMMERMAN BROTHERS Lion Head Pin

By Hammerman Brothers

Located in Atlanta, GA

This heavy bold and classic lion head design has a deeply textured mane, diamond eyebrows and

Category

20th Century American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold

Bold and Beautiful  Lion Pin/ Pendant
Bold and Beautiful  Lion Pin/ Pendant

Bold and Beautiful Lion Pin/ Pendant

Located in New York, NY

Proud 18K gold figural lion head pin/pendant.Applied mane; stronly detailed. A dramatic statement

Category

American Brooches

Vintage Chanel broche in Gold metal - Lion
Vintage Chanel broche in Gold metal - Lion

Vintage Chanel broche in Gold metal - Lion

By Chanel

Located in Paris, FR

Vintage Chanel broche in Gold metal. Lion. Good condition. 3.5cm x 3.5cm

Category

Vintage 1980s Brooches

1970s Delightful Gold Tousle-Headed Lion Pin
1970s Delightful Gold Tousle-Headed Lion Pin

1970s Delightful Gold Tousle-Headed Lion Pin

Located in Chicago, IL

Delightful 18K yellow gold toussle headed lion pin, with 12 round diamonds weighing approximately

Category

Vintage 1970s American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold

Etruskin Caveman and Lion Essex Crystal Gold Pin
Etruskin Caveman and Lion Essex Crystal Gold Pin

Etruskin Caveman and Lion Essex Crystal Gold Pin

Located in Palm Beach, FL

. This subject matter depicts Hercules and the Lion This Etruscan pin is higher than 18k gold. I doubt

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Etruscan Revival Brooches

Materials

Rock Crystal, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Gem Set Gold Platinum Lion Cub Pin
Van Cleef & Arpels Gem Set Gold Platinum Lion Cub Pin

Van Cleef & Arpels Gem Set Gold Platinum Lion Cub Pin

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Greenwich, CT

Small whimsical lion cub brooch, in intricately crafted 18k yellow gold and platinum, with pavé-set

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Brooches

Materials

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

R. Serbin Large Vintage 1980's Lion Crown Crest Pin
R. Serbin Large Vintage 1980's Lion Crown Crest Pin

R. Serbin Large Vintage 1980's Lion Crown Crest Pin

By Richard Serbin

Located in Cloverdale, CA

Created in 1983, this Crest pin was a series of Crown / Crest pins I designed, made famous when Michael Jackson wore them in the iconic poster.


This was one of th...

Category

Vintage 1980s American Brooches

Chanel 2019 Lion Head Gold Tone Brooch
Chanel 2019 Lion Head Gold Tone Brooch

Chanel 2019 Lion Head Gold Tone Brooch

By Chanel

Located in London, GB

This brooch by Chanel from 2019 collection is shaped to resemble a lion’s head, it has been crafted

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Miscellaneous

Lion Brooch 18 Karat, 1960s
Lion Brooch 18 Karat, 1960s

Lion Brooch 18 Karat, 1960s

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Whimsical 18k yellow gold 1960s lion brooch with a single cut diamond snout, ruby nose, and emerald

Category

Vintage 1960s American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold

Emerald ruby diamond gold Lion Brooch
Emerald ruby diamond gold Lion Brooch

Emerald ruby diamond gold Lion Brooch

Located in Houston, TX

A whimsical 18K yellow gold lion brooch with emeralds, diamonds and ruby. It is made in the Van

Category

Vintage 1960s American Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold

Vintage Pair of Signed Polcini Lion Brooches
Vintage Pair of Signed Polcini Lion Brooches

Vintage Pair of Signed Polcini Lion Brooches

By Polcini

Located in Sausalito, CA

Fabulous pair of lion brooches by designer Polcini featuring gold plated metal and a rhinestone eye

Category

Vintage 1960s Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Van Cleef & Arpels Gem-Set Lion Brooch Clip
Van Cleef & Arpels Gem-Set Lion Brooch Clip

Van Cleef & Arpels Gem-Set Lion Brooch Clip

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Nashua, NH

Van Cleef & Arpels Gem-set Lion Brooch Clip. The lion is set with ten single cut diamonds, two

Category

Vintage 1970s French Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Lion Brooch
Van Cleef & Arpels 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Lion Brooch

Van Cleef & Arpels 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Lion Brooch

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Nashua, NH

Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Lion Brooch. The brooch is set with 164 round brilliant

Category

Vintage 1970s American 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.