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“Orient” Pink Tourmaline & Multi Gem Brooch Set in 18k Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Pink Tourmaline & Multi Gem Brooch Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Pink
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Topaz, Tourmaline, Zircon, 18k...

Bochic “Orient” Multi Sapphires & Multi Gem Brooch Set In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Italian Multi Sapphires & Multi Gem Brooch Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Sapphire, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold Pla...

Vintage 18kt Yellow Gold Multi-Gem Brooch
Located in Braintree, GB
Vintage brooch crafted in 18kt yellow gold, set with a vibrant array of fine gemstones. The design
Category

Late 20th Century European Brooches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Bochic “Orient” Pink Ruby, Amethyst & Multi Gem Brooch Pendant Set 18K & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Pink Ruby, Amethyst & Multi Gem Brooch Pendant Set 18K & Silver Can be worn as a
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Garnet, Ruby, Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Bochic “Orient” Vintage Ruby & Multi Gem Brooch Set In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Ruby & Multi Gem Brooch Set In 18K Gold & Silver Can be worn as a brooch
Category

Late 20th Century Thai Belle Époque Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver

Bochic “Orient” Sapphire, Ruby & Multi Gem Brooch Set In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Sapphire, Ruby & Multi Gem Brooch Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Ruby - 3 carat
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Brooches

Materials

Garnet, Peridot, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sa...

TRABERT & HOEFFER-MAUBOUSSIN Reflection Gold Multi Gem Brooch
By Trabert & Hoeffer Mauboussin
Located in New York, NY
A yellow, rose and white gold, sapphire, yellow sapphire, ruby and diamond brooch, Trabert
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Vintage 1950s Brooches

Grassi ‘En Tremblant’ Gold and Multi-Gem Brooch
Located in New York, NY
‘En Tremblant’ brooch in yellow gold with rubies, sapphires, and turquoise by Grassi. Made in Italy
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Vintage 1960s Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold

Bochic “Orient” Vintage Blue Topaz & Multi Gem Brooch Set In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Blue Topaz & Multi Gem Brooch Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Blue
Category

Late 20th Century Thai Belle Époque Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Blue Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Si...

Bochic “Capri” Ruby, Blue Sapphire & Multi Gem Brooch Set In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Ruby, Blue Sapphire & Multi Gem Brooch Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Ruby, Oval
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Brooches

Materials

Garnet, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate...

Bochic “Capri” Italian Rose Quartz & Multi Gem Brooch Set In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Italian Rose Quartz & Multi Gem Brooch Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Rose
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Brooches

Materials

Peridot, Quartz, Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Very Rare Cartier Giardinetto Multi-Gem brooch Circa 1980s.
By Cartier
Located in Addlestone, GB
Very Rare example of a Cartier Giardinetto Brooch 1989 18ct yellow gold, comprising a polished
Category

Vintage 1980s French Retro Brooches

Materials

Carnelian, Chrysophrase, Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

The Bochic "Capri" Opal, Ruby, Sapphire & Multi Gem Brooch In 22K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
The Bochic "Capri" Opal & Multi Gem, Ruby Fancy Sapphires Brooch Set in 22K Gold & Silver Multi
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Opal, Peridot, Ruby, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Topaz, 22k Gold,...

Bochic “Orient” Sapphire & Multi Gem Brooch / Pendent Set In 18K & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Sapphire& Multi Gem Brooch / Pendent Set In 18K & Silver Center Oval Shape Natural
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Quartz, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green S...

Multi-colored Gems Brooch by Asprey in 18k White Gold
By Asprey
Located in La Jolla, CA
Asprey Multi Gems Brooch in 18k White Gold Asprey Multi Gems Brooch features a Multi Gems Brooch
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Peridot, Tourmaline, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Diamond Ruby Sapphire Emerald and White Gold Jardiniére Brooch c. 1960
Located in London, GB
A vintage Jardiniére multi-gem brooch, set with carved rubies, in claw settings and cabochon-cut
Category

Mid-20th Century British Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, White Gold

Bochic “Orient” Vintage Ruby & Emerald Brooch – 18K Gold over Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
) Step into elegance with this exquisite multi-gem brooch from Bochic’s “Orient” Collection, a limited
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Revival Brooches

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver

Multi Gem Bouquet Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Multi Gem Bouquet Brooch A floral basket brooch in yellow and white gold, set with diamonds
Category

20th Century Unknown Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, 18k Gold

Multi Gem Bouquet Brooch
Multi Gem Bouquet Brooch
$18,000
H 2.5 in L 2 in
Multi Gem Floral Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Multi Gem Floral Brooch An 18-karat yellow gold brooch set with 33 round cut diamonds, 9 round cut
Category

Vintage 1960s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Multi Gem Floral Brooch
Multi Gem Floral Brooch
$12,000
W 1.38 in L 1.88 in
Multi Gem Art Deco Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Multi Gem Art Deco Brooch Gold Type: 18K Yellow Gold 8 rubies, 6 emeralds & 11 diamonds total
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Brooches

Art Deco Multi Gem Giardinetto Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Multi Gem Giardinetto Brooch A brooch with a giardinetto motif featuring sapphire and
Category

20th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Vintage Diamond & Multi Gem Bird Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Diamond & Multi Gem Bird Brooch A strikingly artistic bird brooch, exquisitely crafted in
Category

20th Century Unknown Retro Brooches

Materials

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

Gorgeous Multi-Gem Flower Spray Brooch
Located in Banbury, GB
This gorgeous flower spray vintage brooch set throughout with graduated floral clusters of
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Vintage 1950s British Brooches

Materials

Garnet, Peridot, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold

Vintage Ilias Lalaounis Multi Gem Gold Brooch
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in Miami, FL
An exceptional 18K yellow gold creation by renowned Greek jeweler Ilias Lalaounis, this vintage piece embodies timeless elegance and Hellenic artistry. Weighing 21.9 grams, it featur...
Category

Mid-20th Century Greek Brooches

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Multi-Gem Butterfly Brooch, circa 1930s
Located in London, GB
This vintage 1930s era butterfly brooch is set with a whimsical combination of diamonds, green
Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold

Multi Gem Bird of Paradise Brooch by Trio
By Trio
Located in New York, NY
Multi Gem Bird of Paradise Brooch made by Trio Seth with a baroque pearl, carved emeralds and
Category

Vintage 1970s American Brooches

Materials

Emerald, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Vintage 1940s Retro Multi-Gem Flower Bouquet Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 14k rose and white gold with Sapphires, Rubies, Emeralds, Cats-eye, Diamonds, and a Moonstone. Circa 1940s 2 1/4 x 2 1/2
Category

Vintage 1940s Retro Brooches

Materials

14k Gold

Antique Multi Gem and Gold Bow Brooch, Circa 1860
Located in London, GB
An antique multi gem bow brooch, with an openwork design of baroque leaves, set with a foil backed
Category

Antique 1860s European Victorian Brooches

Materials

Aquamarine, Chrysoberyl, Garnet, Pink Sapphire, Turquoise, Green Beryl, ...

Vintage 1940s Multi-Gem Rock Crystal Double Clip Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Sapphires. The brooch separates into two small clips. Circa 1940s Brooch 1 1/8 x 3 3/8 inches Individual
Category

Vintage 1940s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Rock Crystal, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Vintage 14kt gold multi coloured gem flower bouquet brooch
Located in Braintree, GB
Vintage 14kt gold multi coloured gem flower bouquet brooch. The brooch displays a vibrant and
Category

Vintage 1950s European Retro Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold

Vintage 1960s David Webb Multi-Gem Fu Dog Brooch
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold and platinum with Cabochon Rubies, Emeralds, and Sapphires and Round Brilliant cut Diamonds. Signed by David Webb Circa 1960s 2 x 2 3/4 inches
Category

Vintage 1960s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique Victorian Enamel and Multi-Gem Butterfly Brooch Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 14k yellow gold, silver, and enamel with a Cabochon Amethyst, a Pear-Shaped Emerald, a Round cut Ruby, a Round cut Sapphire, Turquoises, and Single cut Diamonds. Ci...
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Brooches

Materials

14k Gold, Silver, Enamel

1980s Multi-Gem Gold Flower Basket Lapel Brooch Pin
Located in Miami, FL
basket is set with genuine carved mother of pearl, and embellished with black onyx, this stunning brooch
Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Modern Brooches

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Citrine, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, South Sea Pear...

LaCloche Art Deco Multi Gem Diamond Platinum Pin Brooch
By LaCloche
Located in New York, NY
Of hexagonal outline, the openwork geometric plaque designed as a circular and baguette-cut diamond vase, set with a shield-shaped yellow diamond flanked by two triangular-shaped buf...
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum

Vintage 1940s Retro Tutti Frutti Cabochon Multi-Gem Flower Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow and white gold with Cabochon Emeralds weighing approximately a total of 55.00 carats, Cabochon Sapphires weighing approximately a total of 25.00 carats, ...
Category

Vintage 1940s Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Mexican Fire Opal Diamond Multi-Color Gem Gold Pendant-Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
carats of round brilliant-cut diamonds, which add brilliance and sparkle, along with 1.02 carats of multi
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Riker Brothers Art Nouveau Multi-Gem 14K Gold Antique Elephant Brooch
By Riker Brothers
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a stylized elephant head in profile with dimensional features Matte finish with repoussé detail and curling trunk flanked by tusks Featuring an old mine cut diamond prong...
Category

Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gold Bird Brooch With Diamonds and Gems
Located in Kowloon, HK
Gold Bird Brooch With Diamonds and Gems Gems: 0.22ct Diamonds: 0.13ct Total weight: 7.28grams
Category

2010s Hong Kong Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold

Mid Century Multi-Gem Platinum Vintage Giardinetto Floral Tutti-Frutti Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a plant sprouting from a dimensionally carved rock crystal quartz vase Transparent colorless with frosted matte finish - measuring 12.0 x 12.5 mm Featuring transitional c...
Category

Vintage 1950s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Quartz, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Bochic “Orient” Vintage Ruby & Multi Gem Butterfly Brooch Set 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Natural Multi Sapphires & Ruby Butterfly Brooch Set In 18K Gold & Silver
Category

Late 20th Century Thai Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver

Bochic “Orient” Multi Gem & Blue Topaz Brooch Set In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Multi Gem & Blue Topaz Brooch Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Blue Topaz , pear
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Topaz, Tsavorite, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Birds Perched on a Branch Multi Gem Stones Gold Brooch Pin
Located in Montreal, QC
Adorable Birds on Branch bezel set with Peridot, Pink Tourmaline and Blue Topaz, Ruby set eyes; approx. 2.5” long. Finely hand crafted by Coach House in 18K Yellow Gold. Approx. weig...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Peridot, Ruby, Topaz, Tourmaline, 18k Gold

Art Deco Diamond Multi-Gem Floral Bouquet Brooch White Gold Czechoslovakia 1930s
Located in Lisbon, PT
Art Deco diamond and multi-gem floral bouquet brooch in white gold, Czechoslovakia, 1930s. Designed
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Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Chalcedony, Chrysophrase, Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Pink Tourmaline Ruby Pink Sapphire & Multi Gem Floral Rose Gold Pin Brooch
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
Dimensions: 5.10x9.10x1.00cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "31 White Diamonds 0.30 CT 1 Fancy Diamonds 0.48 CT 56 Green Garnet 1.16 CT 1 Tourmaline 7.48 CT 535 RU/PS 9.97 CT 18KR 2...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

1980's Multi-Gem Diamond 18K Gold Vintage Inlay Parrot Bird Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a stylized parrot bird comprised of inlaid gemstone head With lapis lazuli, coral, malachite, mother-of-pearl, and onyx Accented by a round cut ruby bezel set as eye Weig...
Category

Vintage 1980s Modern Brooches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Onyx, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Go...

Multi Gem and Diamond Toucan Gold Vintage Brooch Pin Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Finely detailed Vintage Multi Gemstone and Diamond Wonderful Gold Toucan Brooch
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Agate, Malachite, Jasper, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bochic “Orient” Multi Natural Sapphire Fancy Candy Gem Butterfly Brooch or Ring
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic fancy color sapphire Brooch Or Ring Amethyst / Natural Round brilliant Blue sapphire
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Blue Sapphire, Tsavorite, Sapphire, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

French Victorian Style Multi-Gem and Diamond Dragonfly Brooch for Him in Silver
Located in New York, NY
French Victorian Style Multi-Gem and Diamond Dragonfly Brooch for Him in sterling silver which is a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver

Bochic Multi Color Natural Sapphire and Mix Gem Candy “Beetle” Brooch or Pendent
Located in New York, NY
Multi Color Natural Sapphire Candy Brooch or Pendent Choose your colors… Natural Sri Lankan
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Rubelite, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphir...

Asch Grossbardt 1980's Diamond Multi-Gem 14K Gold Vintage Inlay Fish Brooch
By Asch Grossbardt
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a stylized fish comprised of inlaid gemstone body and fins With amethyst, coral, malachite, mother-of-pearl, and onyx Accented by a round brilliant cut diamonds bezel set...
Category

Vintage 1980s Modern Brooches

Materials

Onyx, Pearl, Malachite, Diamond, Coral, Amethyst, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold,...

18 Kt Flower Bucket Tutti Frutti Hand Carved Multi Gem Ruby & Emeralds Brooch
Located in Antwerp, BE
Very special Tutti Frutti 18kt Brooch with pearls & Hand Carved, Engraved Rubys + Emeralds stones
Category

20th Century European Artisan Brooches

Materials

Emerald, Ruby

Angela Cummings Tiffany & Co. 1970 Inlaid Multi-Gem 18K Gold Angel Fish Brooch
By Angela Cummings for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a stylized angel fish with a fluted tail, pointed fins, and raised mouth With an inlaid body comprised of lapis lazuli, onyx, and mother-of-pearl With lapis lazuli spots ...
Category

Vintage 1970s Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold

Jean Vitau 18 Karat Yellow Gold, Multi-Gem and Diamond Angel Fish Brooch
By Jean Vitau
Located in New York, NY
Designed as an angelfish, the body is set with stripes of circular-cut yellow sapphires, pink garnets, and tsavorites. The head with pavé-set diamonds, black onyx stripe and circular...
Category

1990s American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Onyx, Yellow Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1950's French Multi-Gem Ruby Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Peacock Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a stylized gold peacock perched on a branch with a fanning spray of feather plumage Featuring fluted feathers, pierced radial wire feather tips, and plumage on head Featu...
Category

Vintage 1950s Brooches

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, Sapphire, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...

2.12 Carat Vivid Green Emerald Gold Brooch With Diamonds and Gems
Located in Kowloon, HK
2.12 Carat Emerald Gold Brooch With Diamonds and Gems Emerald Stone: 2.12ct Diamonds: 0.40ct Gems
Category

2010s Hong Kong Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold

Jean Schlumberger Bright Enamel Gem Parrot Brooch
By Jean Schlumberger
Located in New York, NY
AN ENAMEL AND MULTI-GEM PARROT BROOCH, BY JEAN SCHLUMBERGER, TIFFANY & CO. Embark on a journey of
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20th Century American Modern Brooches

Materials

Enamel

5.6 Carat Lizard Diamond and Multi-Gem Pin 18K Gold
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our exquisite Lizard Pin, a captivating and meticulously crafted piece that embodies the perfect blend of elegance and whimsy. This charming lizard pin is adorned with st...
Category

Vintage 1960s Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold

1990s Jean Vitau Flamingo Multi Gem Designer 18K Gold Pin
By Jean Vitau
Located in Miami, FL
is accented with High-quality gems and diamonds. Two emeralds on the eye and its head weighing
Category

1990s American Artisan Brooches

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold

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Multi Gem Brooch For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact multi gem brooch you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. 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. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. Making the right choice when shopping for a multi gem 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. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic multi gem brooch over the years, but those made by Cartier, Cellini and David Webb are often thought to be among the most beautiful. A multi gem brooch of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring Diamond, from our inventory of 46, is particularly popular. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also mixed cut and oval cut versions for sale. If you’re browsing our inventory for a multi gem 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 Multi Gem Brooch?

On average, a multi gem brooch at 1stDibs sells for $5,900, while they’re typically $195 on the low end and $130,000 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.