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Miriam Haskell Brooch Vintage

Miriam Haskell Vintage Brooch
By Miriam Haskell
Located in Alford, MA
Miriam Haskell unique vintage brooch, c.1960s, incorporating an array of contrasting beads, in
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Mid-20th Century American Brooches

Miriam Haskell Vintage Brooch
Miriam Haskell Vintage Brooch
$325
H 2.5 in W 1.5 in
MIRIAM HASKELL signed vintage gold green glass designer brooch
By Miriam Haskell
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed MIRIAM HASKELL • gold tone with glass • vintage designer brooch
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Vintage 1970s Brooches

MIRIAM HASKELL signed vintage gold fleur de lis designer brooch
By Miriam Haskell
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed MIRIAM HASKELL • gold tone • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS
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Vintage 1970s Brooches

Miriam Haskell Victorian-Inspired Vintage Pin Brooch, Open Center, Gold Finish
By Miriam Haskell
Located in Milford, DE
Discover the elegance of the Victorian era with this vintage brooch, inspired by the time period
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Mid-20th Century American Victorian Brooches

Vintage Miriam Haskell Abstract Resin Royal Blue and Green Bead Brooch Pin
By Miriam Haskell
Located in North Miami, FL
Miriam Haskell pin a knock out. It is set against twisted metal. The medallion center is a combination of
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Vintage 1950s American Modern Brooches

Vintage 1950's Miriam Haskell Earrings & Brooch Demi-Parure Set
By Miriam Haskell
Located in Cheltenham, GB
This incredible 1950's Miriam Haskell brooch and earring demi-parure set, made up of statement hand
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Vintage 1950s Clip-on Earrings

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Brass

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MIRIAM HASKELL vintage brooch
By Miriam Haskell
Located in BÈGLES, FR
Magnificent brooch from MIRIAM HASKELL. Gold metal and email. I am a partner with French experts
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Vintage 1980s Brooches

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Gold Plate

Vintage Signed Miriam Haskell Brooch
By Miriam Haskell
Located in New York, NY
This vintage signed Miriam Haskell brooch features a floral design with citrine and amethyst color
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Mid-20th Century American Brooches

Miriam Haskell 1940s Vintage Bow Brooch
By Miriam Haskell
Located in Wigan, GB
This brooch is a lovely example of the costume jewellery produced in the 1940s by the Miriam
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Vintage 1940s American Brooches

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Gilt Metal

Vintage Rare Miriam Haskell Brooch 1950s
By Miriam Haskell
Located in Austin, TX
Period: 1950 Hallmark: Miriam Haskell Condition: perfect Dimensions: H 2.7 Inch Materials: base
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Vintage 1950s Brooches

Vintage Miriam Haskell Roman Coin Brooch/Pin
By Miriam Haskell
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Miriam Haskell Roman Coin Brooch/Pin Elaborate sunburst design with a Roman coin as the
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Brooches

Vintage Miriam Haskell Roman Coin Brooch/Pin
By Miriam Haskell
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Miriam Haskell Roman Coin Brooch/Pin Elaborate sunburst design with a Roman coin as the
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Brooches

Vintage Miriam Haskell Roman Coin Brooch/Pin
By Miriam Haskell
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Miriam Haskell Roman Coin Brooch/Pin Elaborate sunburst design with a Roman coin as the
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Brooches

Miriam Haskell 1950s Red Cabochon Vintage Brooch
By Miriam Haskell
Located in Wigan, GB
oval, gilt metal plaque embossed with 'MIRIAM HASKELL'. The brooch fastens with a round safety catch
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Vintage 1950s American Brooches

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Gilt Metal

VINTAGE BLACK IRIDESCENT MIRIAM HASKELL LARGE BROOCH
By Miriam Haskell
Located in San Francisco, CA
Featured is a very old and very large Miriam Haskell unsigned brooch. It has a variety of glass
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Vintage 1940s Brooches

VINTAGE MIRIAM HASKELL CRESCENT WREATH AMBER BROOCH
By Miriam Haskell
Located in San Francisco, CA
Featured is an intricate brooch by Miriam Haskell from the 1950s-1960s. It has a multitude of
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Vintage 1950s American Brooches

Vintage Miriam Haskell Mother of Pearl Flowers Brooch
By Miriam Haskell
Located in Austin, TX
Period: 1960 Hallmark: Miriam Haskell Condition: very good Dimensions: H 2.75 Inch Materials: base
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Vintage 1960s Brooches

Vintage 1950s Signed Miriam Haskell Faux Pearl Circle Brooch
By Miriam Haskell
Located in New York, NY
This vintage Miriam Haskell brooch features faux pearls in a gold tone setting. The brooch measures
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Vintage 1950s American Brooches

Vintage Miriam Haskell Flower Set
By Miriam Haskell
Located in Austin, TX
Period: 1950 Hallmark: Miriam Haskell Condition: excellent Dimensions: brooch L 3.1 Inches
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Vintage 1950s Brooches

Miriam Haskell Early 1930s Vintage Floral Design Fur Clip Brooch
By Miriam Haskell
Located in New York, NY
It is so rare to find an early Haskell fur clip. It was made in the early 1930s before she put her
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Vintage 1930s American Brooches

Vintage Miriam Haskell Faux Pearl and Moonstones Brooch and Earrings set 1950s
By Miriam Haskell
Located in Austin, TX
​Year: 1950 Hallmark: Miriam Haskell​ Materials: base metal, faux pearls, rhinestones, moonstones
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Vintage 1950s Brooches

Vintage 1930s Miriam Haskell White Glass Leaves & Beads Dress Clip
By Miriam Haskell
Located in Easton, PA
with a picture of dress clips used by the company in the book "Miriam Haskell Jewelry" by Cathy Gordon
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Brooches

Vintage 1940s Signed Miriam Haskell Coral Glass & Faux Pearl Floral Pin
By Miriam Haskell
Located in New York, NY
This vintage 1940s signed Miriam Haskell brooch pin features an ornate floral design with coral
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Vintage 1940s American Brooches

Vintage Miriam Haskell brooch
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage Miriam Haskell goldtone brooch with rhinestones. Signed.
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20th Century American Brooches

Signed Haskell Large Delicate Black and White Glass Vintage Locket Brooch
By Miriam Haskell
Located in Jacksonville, FL
vintage fashion with our Signed Haskell Large Delicate Black and White Glass Vintage Locket Brooch. This
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20th Century American Art Deco Brooches

Vintage Miriam Haskell Style Glass Bead Abstract Dangle Brooch
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
20th Century Miriam Haskell Style Gold Plate Crystal Clear Glass & Aurora Borealis Dangle Bead
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20th Century American Brooches

Miriam Haskell Black Stone Brooch
By Miriam Haskell
Located in Cookeville, TN
We are offering a stunning vintage Miriam Haskell brooch. This selection is a gold tone brooch with
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Collectible Jewelry

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Stone, Metal

Miriam Haskell Black Stone Brooch
Miriam Haskell Black Stone Brooch
H 1.25 in W 4 in D 0.5 in
Miriam Haskell Vintage Gold Toned Brooch with Rhinestones
By Miriam Haskell
Located in Cookeville, TN
This is a stunning vintage Miriam Haskell round gold tone brooch with clear rhinestones and
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Mid-20th Century American Arts and Crafts Collectible Jewelry

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Glass

Vintage Ornate Filigree Baroque Pearl Stick Pin by Miriam Haskell, 1950s
By Miriam Haskell
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item - Measures 3" tall - Gold plated - Faux glass baroque pearls - By Miriam Haskell
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Vintage 1950s American Modern Brooches

Miriam Haskell Multi-Stone Brooch
By Miriam Haskell
Located in Alford, MA
Vintage Miriam Haskell brooch, the pierced gold metal frame featuring sections of pastel crystals
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Mid-20th Century American Brooches

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Multi-gemstone

Miriam Haskell Orange Beaded Cluster Pin Brooch Vintage
By Miriam Haskell
Located in North Miami, FL
This unsigned vintage Miriam Haskell pin has the lovely color of orange beads in flower like
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Vintage 1950s American Modern Brooches

Vintage Signed Miriam Haskell Brooch
By Miriam Haskell
Located in New York, NY
This vintage Miriam Haskell pin from the 1950s has a design that reminds me of summer. It’s in a
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Vintage 1950s American Brooches

Vintage Miriam Haskell Butterfly Brooch
By Miriam Haskell
Located in Austin, TX
Period: 1970s Hallmark: Miriam Haskell Condition: perfect Dimensions: H 2.2 Inch Materials: base
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Vintage 1970s Brooches

MIRIAM HASKELL Brooch, 1950s
By Miriam Haskell
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Fine vintage Miriam Haskell gilt, faux pearls & amethyst glass brooch. Authentic signed item with
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Vintage 1950s American Brooches

Vintage Miriam Haskell Blue Brooch 1960s
By Miriam Haskell
Located in Austin, TX
​Period: 1960 Hallmark: Miriam Haskell Condition: perfect Dimensions: H 1.8 Inch Materials: base
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Vintage 1960s Brooches

Vintage 1950s Miriam Haskell Crystal Dangling Brooch
By Miriam Haskell
Located in New York, NY
This is a wonderful brooch by Miriam Haskell. It has a gold tone double oval frame with crystal
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Vintage 1950s American Brooches

Vintage 1950s Signed Miriam Haskell Dragonfly Brooch
By Miriam Haskell
Located in New York, NY
This lovely 1950s Miriam Haskell brooch features a dragonfly delicately perched on a gold leaf. The
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Vintage 1950s American Brooches

Miriam Haskell Prototype Brooch 1965
By Miriam Haskell
Located in Phoenix , AZ
Fine and rare vintage Miriam Haskell prototype brooch. Brooch matches necklace prominently featured
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Vintage 1960s American Brooches

MIRIAM HASKELL Prototype Brooch 1966
By Miriam Haskell
Located in Phoenix , AZ
Fine and rare vintage Miriam Haskell prototype brooch. Brooch matches necklace/ear drops
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Vintage 1960s American Brooches

MIRIAM HASKELL Prototype Brooch 1966
By Miriam Haskell
Located in Phoenix , AZ
Exquisitely large vintage Miriam Haskell 'starfish' figural brooch. Unusually large signed gilt
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Vintage 1960s American Brooches

Vintage 1950s Signed Miriam Haskell White Bead Brooch
By Miriam Haskell
Located in New York, NY
This vintage 1950’s Miriam Haskell brooch features white color beads in a gold tone setting. This
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Vintage 1950s American Brooches

Vintage Rare 1950s Miriam Haskell Locket Brooch Pin
By Miriam Haskell
Located in New York, NY
I have not seen this design in a long time. This stunning signed Miriam Haskell brooch is designed
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Vintage 1950s American Brooches

Vintage Signed Miriam Haskell Faux Turquoise Brooch Pin
By Miriam Haskell
Located in New York, NY
This vintage signed Miriam Haskell pin features faux turquoise stones in a gold-tone setting. In
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Vintage 1950s American Brooches

Miriam Haskell Gorgeous Vintage Crystal Brooch & Earrings Set
By Miriam Haskell
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Miriam Haskell Gorgeous Vintage Crystal Brooch & Earrings Set This lovely brooch and
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Vintage 1980s American Brooches

MIRIAM HASKELL 'Poured Glass' Brooch, 1950s
By Miriam Haskell
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Fine vintage Miriam Haskell brooch. Authentic signed gilt filigree setting with pink 'poured glass
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Vintage 1950s American Brooches

MIRIAM HASKELL Prototype Brooch ca.1963
By Miriam Haskell
Located in Phoenix , AZ
Fine and rare vintage Miriam Haskell prototype brooch. Brooch prominently featured in The Jewels of
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Vintage 1960s American Brooches

MIRIAM HASKELL Prototype Brooch ca.1963
By Miriam Haskell
Located in Phoenix , AZ
Fine and rare vintage Miriam Haskell prototype brooch. Signed brooch prominently featured in The
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Vintage 1960s American Brooches

Miriam Haskell Prototype Brooch ca.1963
By Miriam Haskell
Located in Phoenix , AZ
Fine vintage Miriam Haskell prototype brooch. Brooch similar to suite prominently featured in The
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Vintage 1960s American Brooches

MIRIAM HASKELL Prototype Brooch ca.1960
By Miriam Haskell
Located in Phoenix , AZ
Fine vintage Miriam Haskell prototype 'floral' brooch. Exquisite signed gilt metal item features
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Vintage 1950s American Brooches

MIRIAM HASKELL Prototype Brooch ca.1960
By Miriam Haskell
Located in Phoenix , AZ
Fine vintage Miriam Haskell prototype brooch. Unusual signed gilt metal item with faux round pearls
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Vintage 1950s American Brooches

MIRIAM HASKELL Prototype Brooch ca.1960
By Miriam Haskell
Located in Phoenix , AZ
Fine vintage Miriam Haskell prototype brooch. Exquisite signed gilt metal item features Swarovski
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Vintage 1950s American Brooches

MIRIAM HASKELL Prototype Brooch ca.1963
By Miriam Haskell
Located in Phoenix , AZ
Fine vintage Miriam Haskell prototype brooch. Exquisite signed gilt metal item with 'peridot
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Vintage 1960s American Brooches

MIRIAM HASKELL Prototype Brooch ca.1965
By Miriam Haskell
Located in Phoenix , AZ
Fine vintage Miriam Haskell prototype brooch. Unusual and rare signed gilt metal item features
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Vintage 1960s American Brooches

MIRIAM HASKELL Prototype Brooch ca.1960
By Miriam Haskell
Located in Phoenix , AZ
Fine vintage Miriam Haskell prototype brooch. Unusual signed gilt metal item features a large faux
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Vintage 1950s American Brooches

MIRIAM HASKELL Prototype Brooch ca.1960
By Miriam Haskell
Located in Phoenix , AZ
Fine vintage Miriam Haskell prototype brooch. Signed gilt metal item with a large deep 'topaz
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Vintage 1960s American Brooches

Miriam Haskell Prototype Brooch ca.1960
By Miriam Haskell
Located in Phoenix , AZ
Fine vintage Miriam Haskell prototype brooch. Signed gilt metal item features 'jet' crystal with
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Vintage 1950s American Brooches

MIRIAM HASKELL Prototype Brooch ca.1965
By Miriam Haskell
Located in Phoenix , AZ
Outstanding vintage Miriam Haskell brooch. Unusually large and exquisite sculpted gilt metal item
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Vintage 1960s American Brooches

MIRIAM HASKELL Prototype Brooch ca.1963
By Miriam Haskell
Located in Phoenix , AZ
Fine vintage Miriam Haskell prototype brooch. Gorgeous signed japanned metal item with a large
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Vintage 1960s American Brooches

Miriam Haskell Prototype Brooch ca.1965
By Miriam Haskell
Located in Phoenix , AZ
Exquisite vintage Miriam Haskell prototype brooch. Large signed gilt metal item features oval faux
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Vintage 1960s American Brooches

MIRIAM HASKELL Prototype Brooch ca.1960
By Miriam Haskell
Located in Phoenix , AZ
Exquisite vintage Miriam Haskell prototype brooch. Large signed gilt metal 'ribbon' item covered in
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Vintage 1960s American Brooches

MIRIAM HASKELL Prototype Brooch ca.1960
By Miriam Haskell
Located in Phoenix , AZ
Fine and large vintage Miriam Haskell brooch. Exquisite signed gilt metal floral cluster features
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Vintage 1950s American Brooches

MIRIAM HASKELL Prototype Brooch ca.1963
By Miriam Haskell
Located in Phoenix , AZ
Fine and exquisite vintage Miriam Haskell 'medallion' brooch. Large signed gilt metal item shows
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Vintage 1960s American Brooches

Miriam Haskell Prototype Brooch ca.1960
By Miriam Haskell
Located in Phoenix , AZ
Fine vintage Miriam Haskell prototype brooch. Large exquisite signed gilt metal item partially
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Vintage 1950s American Brooches

Vintage 1950s Signed Miriam Haskell Elongated Seed Pearl Brooch
By Miriam Haskell
Located in New York, NY
This vintage 1950s signed Miriam Haskell brooch is designed with a circular disc on each side
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Vintage 1950s American Brooches

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Miriam Haskell Brooch Vintage For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the miriam haskell brooch vintage you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gilt Metal and Base Metal. Finding the perfect miriam haskell brooch vintage may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 20th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 20th Century. Finding an appealing miriam haskell brooch vintage — no matter the origin — is easy, but Miriam Haskell each produced a popular version that is worth a look. Most of our miriam haskell brooch vintage for sale are for women, but there are 33 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Miriam Haskell Brooch Vintage?

The price for a miriam haskell brooch vintage starts at $84 and tops out at $650 with these brooches, on average, selling for $333.

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.