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1890s English Antique Rose Cut Diamond Crescent Moon Gold Silver Bar Brooch Pin
1890s English Antique Rose Cut Diamond Crescent Moon Gold Silver Bar Brooch Pin

1890s English Antique Rose Cut Diamond Crescent Moon Gold Silver Bar Brooch Pin

Located in New York, NY

Silver Brooch Pin Bar This slim smile of a moon--a waxing crescent--is aglitter with tiny twinkling rose

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, Silver

Victorian 1890s Ruby Diamond Pearl Yellow Gold Crescent Bar Brooch
Victorian 1890s Ruby Diamond Pearl Yellow Gold Crescent Bar Brooch

Victorian 1890s Ruby Diamond Pearl Yellow Gold Crescent Bar Brooch

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

impressive antique crescent moon brooch has been crafted in 14k yellow gold with a 14k white gold setting

Category

Antique 1890s Victorian Brooches

Materials

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

Antique Half Moon Crescent Brooch
Antique Half Moon Crescent Brooch

Antique Half Moon Crescent Brooch

Located in Milano, MI

Gorgeous antique half moon crescent brooch. Set in silver and gold with rose cut diamonds and

Category

Antique Early 1900s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold

1900 English GIA 3.0ct Royal Blue No-Heat Sapphires Diamonds Crescent 14K Brooch
1900 English GIA 3.0ct Royal Blue No-Heat Sapphires Diamonds Crescent 14K Brooch

1900 English GIA 3.0ct Royal Blue No-Heat Sapphires Diamonds Crescent 14K Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Crescent Moon 14K Yellow Gold Brooch Pin A super rare and highly collectible, this majestic Crescent Moon

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ora Art Deco Moon over Miami Brooch
Ora Art Deco Moon over Miami Brooch

Ora Art Deco Moon over Miami Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Rare collectible, Art Deco Moon over Miami Brooch from the 1930's. Designed by Oreste Agnini for

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Rhodium

Vintage MONET signed gold tone moon designer brooch
Vintage MONET signed gold tone moon designer brooch

Vintage MONET signed gold tone moon designer brooch

By Monet

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • signed MONET • gold tone • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION

Category

20th Century Brooches

Vintage KARL LAGERFELD Sun Moon Stars Perfume Brooch
Vintage KARL LAGERFELD Sun Moon Stars Perfume Brooch

Vintage KARL LAGERFELD Sun Moon Stars Perfume Brooch

By Karl Lagerfeld

Located in Kingersheim, Alsace

Vintage KARL LAGERFELD Sun Moon Stars Perfume Brooch Measurements: Height: 1.81 inches (4.6 cm

Category

20th Century French Brooches

Antique Victorian Moon Crescent Brooch Silver Silver Gilt
Antique Victorian Moon Crescent Brooch Silver Silver Gilt

Antique Victorian Moon Crescent Brooch Silver Silver Gilt

Located in Munich, Bavaria

This lovely brooch designed as a moon crescent has an unusual ondulated surface. Stripes of plain

Category

Antique 1880s European Victorian Brooches

Materials

Silver

Vintage gold tone rhinestone moon star designer brooch
Vintage gold tone rhinestone moon star designer brooch

Vintage gold tone rhinestone moon star designer brooch

Located in Palos Hills, IL

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

Category

Vintage 1980s Brooches

Chanel Silver CC Star Moon Crystal 3 Pins Brooch
Chanel Silver CC Star Moon Crystal 3 Pins Brooch

Chanel Silver CC Star Moon Crystal 3 Pins Brooch

By Chanel

Located in Pasadena, CA

Chanel Silver CC Star Moon Crystal 3 Pins Brooch *Marked in 17 *Made in Italy *Comes with the

Category

2010s Italian Artisan Brooches

Antique 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Crescent Moon Swirl Brooch
Antique 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Crescent Moon Swirl Brooch

Antique 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Crescent Moon Swirl Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Elevate your accessory collection with this exquisite antique moon-shaped stickpin, crafted from

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Crescent Moon Diamond Platinum/18K Yellow Gold Brooch
Victorian Crescent Moon Diamond Platinum/18K Yellow Gold Brooch

Victorian Crescent Moon Diamond Platinum/18K Yellow Gold Brooch

Located in Derby, NY

A refined Victorian brooch featuring old European cut diamonds set within a crescent moon

Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

TRIFARI crown signed vintage gold tone moon designer brooch
TRIFARI crown signed vintage gold tone moon designer brooch

TRIFARI crown signed vintage gold tone moon designer brooch

By Trifari

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • signed TRIFARI • gold tone • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION

Category

20th Century Brooches

2.8 Carat Diamond Moon Shaped 18K Gold Brooch Pin
2.8 Carat Diamond Moon Shaped 18K Gold Brooch Pin

2.8 Carat Diamond Moon Shaped 18K Gold Brooch Pin

By Royaal Stones Ltd

Located in Bangkok, Thailand

inspired half moon designed 2.8 carat old cut European Diamond and 18K Gold brooch with, with a matte dull

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

1980s Christian Dior Giant Celestial Sun Moon and Stars Brooch
1980s Christian Dior Giant Celestial Sun Moon and Stars Brooch

1980s Christian Dior Giant Celestial Sun Moon and Stars Brooch

By Christian Dior

Located in London, GB

This striking Christian Dior brooch was designed by the world-renowned fashion house circa mid

Category

Vintage 1980s French Brooches

Antique 9k gold Crescent moon and Dragonfly brooch, Pearl
Antique 9k gold Crescent moon and Dragonfly brooch, Pearl

Antique 9k gold Crescent moon and Dragonfly brooch, Pearl

Located in NEWARK, GB

A gorgeous antique, late Victorian, 9ct gold and pearl crescent and Dragonfly brooch. A beautiful

Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Brooches

Materials

Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Line Vautrin Gilt Bronze Moon Star Cosmology 2-part Brooch
Line Vautrin Gilt Bronze Moon Star Cosmology 2-part Brooch

Line Vautrin Gilt Bronze Moon Star Cosmology 2-part Brooch

By Line Vautrin

Located in New York, NY

Portman is pleased to offer this rare Line Vautrin “performing” brooch, extra-large for her oeuvre

Category

Mid-20th Century French Modern Brooches

Materials

Bronze, Gilt Metal

Victorian Old Mine Cut Diamond Crescent Moon with Bow Brooch
Victorian Old Mine Cut Diamond Crescent Moon with Bow Brooch

Victorian Old Mine Cut Diamond Crescent Moon with Bow Brooch

Located in Venice, CA

This enchanting brooch is shaped like a crescent moon adorned with a romantic bow. It is silver

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Yellow, Rose and White Gold Half-Moon Clip Brooches with diamonds
Yellow, Rose and White Gold Half-Moon Clip Brooches with diamonds

Yellow, Rose and White Gold Half-Moon Clip Brooches with diamonds

Located in Lisboa, PT

This exquisite pair of Diamond Yellow, Rose, and White Gold Half-Moon Clip Brooches captures the

Category

Mid-20th Century European Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian 14 Karat Gold Silver Clear Paste Crescent Moon Pin Brooch
Edwardian 14 Karat Gold Silver Clear Paste Crescent Moon Pin Brooch

Edwardian 14 Karat Gold Silver Clear Paste Crescent Moon Pin Brooch

Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.

This is an Edwardian crescent moon pin brooch. It is crafted in 14K gold and silver. The piece

Category

Early 20th Century Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Gold, Silver

Antique 9k Gold Crescent Moon and Vine Leaf Brooch, Victorian
Antique 9k Gold Crescent Moon and Vine Leaf Brooch, Victorian

Antique 9k Gold Crescent Moon and Vine Leaf Brooch, Victorian

Located in NEWARK, GB

A gorgeous antique, late Victorian, 9kt gold crescent and vine leaf brooch. A beautiful curved

Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Brooches

Materials

9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cellini 18 Karat Gold Moon Pendant/Brooch, Diamonds and Multicolored Gems
Cellini 18 Karat Gold Moon Pendant/Brooch, Diamonds and Multicolored Gems

Cellini 18 Karat Gold Moon Pendant/Brooch, Diamonds and Multicolored Gems

By Cellini

Located in New York, NY

"Love you to the moon and back" This beautiful brooch was designed by Bruno Bossio from Vincenza

Category

1990s Italian Modern Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Victorian Natural Diamond Crescent Moon 14K Yellow Gold & Silver Brooch
Vintage Victorian Natural Diamond Crescent Moon 14K Yellow Gold & Silver Brooch

Vintage Victorian Natural Diamond Crescent Moon 14K Yellow Gold & Silver Brooch

By SCALA GIOIELLI

Located in Marcianise, IT

An exquisite and highly romantic Vintage Victorian revival moon statement brooch. Masterfully

Category

Antique Early 1900s Italian Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Designer Brooch, 18 Karat Gold, Hammered with Mother of Pearl Moon
Designer Brooch, 18 Karat Gold, Hammered with Mother of Pearl Moon

Designer Brooch, 18 Karat Gold, Hammered with Mother of Pearl Moon

Located in Berlin, DE

High quality designer gold brooch. 18 Karat gold, hammered. Laughing moon face of mother of pearl

Category

20th Century Modern Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Victorian French 12.20 Ct Diamond Double Crescent Moon 18 KT Brooch
Victorian French 12.20 Ct Diamond Double Crescent Moon 18 KT Brooch

Victorian French 12.20 Ct Diamond Double Crescent Moon 18 KT Brooch

Located in Napoli, IT

also meant as “I love you to the moon and back.” Honeymoon brooches were popular accessories for

Category

Antique 1880s French Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Victorian 18 Karat Gold Rose Cut Diamond Crescent Moon Stick Pin Brooch
Victorian 18 Karat Gold Rose Cut Diamond Crescent Moon Stick Pin Brooch

Victorian 18 Karat Gold Rose Cut Diamond Crescent Moon Stick Pin Brooch

Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.

This is a Victorian crescent moon stick pin brooch. It is crafted in 18K gold. The piece features

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Antique Circa 1900s 14k Natural Diamond Decorated Moon And Star Brooch
Antique Circa 1900s 14k Natural Diamond Decorated Moon And Star Brooch

Antique Circa 1900s 14k Natural Diamond Decorated Moon And Star Brooch

Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34

In very good condition. Total weight is 7.6 grams. Totally is rose cut diamond 1.40 ct. Totally is old cut diamond 0.30 ct. The diamond is has generally H-I-J-K color and s1-s2 clari...

Category

Antique Early 1900s Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Victorian 925 Silver 0.22 Carat Old Cut Diamond Crescent Moon Pin Brooch
Victorian 925 Silver 0.22 Carat Old Cut Diamond Crescent Moon Pin Brooch

Victorian 925 Silver 0.22 Carat Old Cut Diamond Crescent Moon Pin Brooch

Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.

This is a Victorian crescent moon pin brooch crafted in 925 silver. The needle is made of 14K gold

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Silver

14K Yellow Gold Art Deco Half-Moon Diamond Brooch, Circa 1980, 0.08ct
14K Yellow Gold Art Deco Half-Moon Diamond Brooch, Circa 1980, 0.08ct

14K Yellow Gold Art Deco Half-Moon Diamond Brooch, Circa 1980, 0.08ct

Located in Palm Desert, CA

This trapezoid half-moon pin is a delicate and elegant piece, crafted from polished 14K yellow gold

Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Tutti Frutti clip brooch in platinum and gold, crescent moon
Art Deco Tutti Frutti clip brooch in platinum and gold, crescent moon

Art Deco Tutti Frutti clip brooch in platinum and gold, crescent moon

Located in PARIS, FR

Art Deco Tutti Frutti lapel clip in 18k yellow gold and platinum. The brooch takes the shape of a

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold and Seed Pearl Moon and Star Brooch or Pin
14 Karat Yellow Gold and Seed Pearl Moon and Star Brooch or Pin

14 Karat Yellow Gold and Seed Pearl Moon and Star Brooch or Pin

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold and Seed Pearl Moon and Star Brooch/Pin- This lovely brooch features

Category

20th Century Unknown Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1940s Multi-Stone Yellow Gold Heart Moon Horse Carriage Brooch Pin
Vintage 1940s Multi-Stone Yellow Gold Heart Moon Horse Carriage Brooch Pin

Vintage 1940s Multi-Stone Yellow Gold Heart Moon Horse Carriage Brooch Pin

Located in New York, NY

Weight: 7.4 Grams Stone (2-4.5 mm): Sapphire, Ruby, Moonstone Measurements: 55.7 x 35.5 mm Hallmark: 14K Item #: BR-942-042023-02

Category

Vintage 1940s Brooches

Materials

Moonstone, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau 14K Yellow Gold Enamel Baroque Pearl Flower and Moon Motif Brooch
Art Nouveau 14K Yellow Gold Enamel Baroque Pearl Flower and Moon Motif Brooch

Art Nouveau 14K Yellow Gold Enamel Baroque Pearl Flower and Moon Motif Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Pearl Lapel Pin. With its whimsical flower and crescent moon motif, meticulous enamel work, and luminous

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Sword and Crescent Moon Diamond Pin Brooch 3.50 carat total in 14k Yellow Gold
Sword and Crescent Moon Diamond Pin Brooch 3.50 carat total in 14k Yellow Gold

Sword and Crescent Moon Diamond Pin Brooch 3.50 carat total in 14k Yellow Gold

Located in La Jolla, CA

Arabian Scimitar Sword and Crescent Moon Diamond Pin/ Brooch in 14k Yellow Gold Arabian Scimitar

Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

KARL LAGERFELD Large Starfish Brooch, 1980's
KARL LAGERFELD Large Starfish Brooch, 1980's

KARL LAGERFELD Large Starfish Brooch, 1980's

By Karl Lagerfeld

Located in Atlanta, GA

Mermaid treasure! Magnificent 1980's gold plated starfish brooch by Karl Lagerfeld with three

Category

Vintage 1980s French Baroque Revival Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Scalloped Brooch of Scottish Agate and Silver
Scalloped Brooch of Scottish Agate and Silver

Scalloped Brooch of Scottish Agate and Silver

Located in Stamford, CT

favorite direction for wear is with the banded montrose at the top. The brooch is well balanced. The

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Agate, Silver

Vintage Old European Cut Diamond Crescent Moon and Star Brooch in 14 Karat Gold
Vintage Old European Cut Diamond Crescent Moon and Star Brooch in 14 Karat Gold

Vintage Old European Cut Diamond Crescent Moon and Star Brooch in 14 Karat Gold

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Stunning vintage brooch with a unique celestial design and glittering natural diamonds. Metal: 14

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Cresent Moon Bag Bijoux
Cresent Moon Bag Bijoux

Cresent Moon Bag Bijoux

By Ashna Mehta

Located in Dubai, AE

A luminous tribute to mystery, intuition, and elegance. The Crescent Moon Bag Bijoux, also referred

Category

2010s Emirian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Plain Crescent Moon Bag Bijoux
Plain Crescent Moon Bag Bijoux

Plain Crescent Moon Bag Bijoux

By Ashna Mehta

Located in Dubai, AE

A luminous tribute to mystery, intuition, and elegance. The Crescent Moon Bag Bijoux, also referred

Category

2010s Emirian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Rare Victorian Man in the Moon
Rare Victorian Man in the Moon

Rare Victorian Man in the Moon

Located in New York, NY

Rare and Unusual Victorian Man in the Moon gold brooch from the late 19th Century. Victorians with

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Vintage 1960’s Diamond Crescent Moon Pin
Vintage 1960’s Diamond Crescent Moon Pin

Vintage 1960’s Diamond Crescent Moon Pin

Located in Boston, MA

A celestial delight, this vintage crescent moon pin from the 1960s exudes timeless beauty. Rendered

Category

Vintage 1960s American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Moon & Star Gold and Silver Diamond Brooche
Moon & Star Gold and Silver Diamond Brooche

Moon & Star Gold and Silver Diamond Brooche

By Pradera Irama

Located in Neguri, Vizcaya

Moon & Star Gold and silver Diamond Brooche 14k gold 1.29gr Silver 3gr Diamonds 94 diamonds

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Aesthetic Movement Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, Silver

Susan Helmich Pink Tourmaline and Multi-Color Sapphire Brooch in 18 Karat Gold
Susan Helmich Pink Tourmaline and Multi-Color Sapphire Brooch in 18 Karat Gold

Susan Helmich Pink Tourmaline and Multi-Color Sapphire Brooch in 18 Karat Gold

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

vibrant gemstones. Set in lustrous 18-karat yellow gold, the brooch features a large half-moon-shaped pink

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Crescent Moon Pin 14k Yellow Gold With Garnets
Antique Crescent Moon Pin 14k Yellow Gold With Garnets

Antique Crescent Moon Pin 14k Yellow Gold With Garnets

Located in Tampa, FL

Antique Crescent Moon Pin in 14k Yellow Gold with Garnets Embrace the celestial charm of this

Category

Vintage 1920s Brooches

Materials

Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14kt Gold Cameo Gold Pin Circular Moon Crescent
14kt Gold Cameo Gold Pin Circular Moon Crescent

14kt Gold Cameo Gold Pin Circular Moon Crescent

Located in New York, NY

Vintage Cameo Pin Very Well Made 1.75 inch diameter cameo 1.35 inches diameter 14kt. yellow gold 11 Grams.

Category

2010s American Brooches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Amethyst Moon and Star Watch Pin in 15K Gold
Victorian Amethyst Moon and Star Watch Pin in 15K Gold

Victorian Amethyst Moon and Star Watch Pin in 15K Gold

Located in Houston, TX

A Victorian watch pin in 15K yellow gold featuring a 40carat amethyst in the center. The moon and

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, 15k Gold

Circa 1900s 14K Yellow Gold and Pearl Moon Stick Pin
Circa 1900s 14K Yellow Gold and Pearl Moon Stick Pin

Circa 1900s 14K Yellow Gold and Pearl Moon Stick Pin

Located in Hicksville, NY

Item Details: Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 1 grams Pin Measurements: Length: 2 inches Condition: Excellent

Category

Early 20th Century Brooches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Tiffany & Co 18K Gold, Carved Tiger's Eye & Diamond Moon & Owl Stick Pin
Antique Tiffany & Co 18K Gold, Carved Tiger's Eye & Diamond Moon & Owl Stick Pin

Antique Tiffany & Co 18K Gold, Carved Tiger's Eye & Diamond Moon & Owl Stick Pin

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

perched on a white gold crescent moon with the man on the moon's face addressing the owl. The head

Category

Early 20th Century American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Tiger's Eye, 18k Gold

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Moon Brooch For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate moon brooch for your needs in our varied inventory. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold — can elevate any look. You can easily find a 103 antique edition and 4 modern creations to choose from as well. Finding the perfect moon brooch may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 19th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic moon brooch over the years, but those made by Tiffany & Co., Barry Kieselstein-Cord and Valentin Magro are often thought to be among the most beautiful. While most can agree that any moon brooch from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a Diamond version from the 47 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also rose cut cut and brilliant cut cut versions available here, too. If you’re browsing our inventory for a moon 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 Moon Brooch?

The price for a moon brooch starts at $75 and tops out at $21,663 with these brooches, on average, selling for $1,400.

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.