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Onyx Jabot Pin

Antique Art Deco Platinum and Gold Old Euro Diamond and Onyx Jabot Pin
Antique Art Deco Platinum and Gold Old Euro Diamond and Onyx Jabot Pin

Antique Art Deco Platinum and Gold Old Euro Diamond and Onyx Jabot Pin

Located in Great Neck, NY

Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum and Gold Old Euro Diamond and Onyx Jabot Pin. This incredible

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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, Platinum

Cartier Art Deco Onyx and Diamond Arrow Jabot Pin
Cartier Art Deco Onyx and Diamond Arrow Jabot Pin

Cartier Art Deco Onyx and Diamond Arrow Jabot Pin

By Cartier

Located in London, GB

Here we have a fabulously rare Art Deco onyx and diamond arrow jabot pin from the world renowned

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Platinum, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Jade Onyx Platinum Diamonds Jabot Brooch Pin Cellini NYC, 1925
Art Deco Jade Onyx Platinum Diamonds Jabot Brooch Pin Cellini NYC, 1925

Art Deco Jade Onyx Platinum Diamonds Jabot Brooch Pin Cellini NYC, 1925

By Cellini

Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv

Jade Onyx Diamonds Jabot Brooch Pin Cellini NYC really delicate and fine work of jeweler. The

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Onyx, Platinum

Art Deco Platinum Jade Diamond Jabot Pin
Art Deco Platinum Jade Diamond Jabot Pin

Art Deco Platinum Jade Diamond Jabot Pin

Located in Miami, FL

Art Deco Platinum Weight 8.1g Jade Buddha with Rose Cut Diamonds and an onyx detail Jabot Pin

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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Platinum

Antique Edwardian Diamond Jabot Pin Platinum Brooch Fine Heirloom Jewelry
Antique Edwardian Diamond Jabot Pin Platinum Brooch Fine Heirloom Jewelry

Antique Edwardian Diamond Jabot Pin Platinum Brooch Fine Heirloom Jewelry

Located in Torrance, CA

Finely detailed antique Edwardian diamond Jabot pin crafted in 800-900 range platinum (circa 1910s

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Early 20th Century Edwardian Brooches

Materials

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

Art Deco Onyx and Diamond Arrow Brooch
Art Deco Onyx and Diamond Arrow Brooch

Art Deco Onyx and Diamond Arrow Brooch

Located in London, GB

An Art Deco diamond and onyx set arrow pin or jabot, with rose-cut diamonds and baguette cut onyx

Category

Early 20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Onyx

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Art Deco Onyx Jabot Pin in 18k White Gold and Platinum, Art Deco
Art Deco Onyx Jabot Pin in 18k White Gold and Platinum, Art Deco

Art Deco Onyx Jabot Pin in 18k White Gold and Platinum, Art Deco

Located in PARIS, FR

Art Deco onyx jabot pin in platinum. Pin set with two cabochon-cut onyxes surrounded by 30 rose-cut

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Cartier Art Deco Diamond Onyx Platinum Jabot Pin
Cartier Art Deco Diamond Onyx Platinum Jabot Pin

Cartier Art Deco Diamond Onyx Platinum Jabot Pin

By Cartier

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Beautiful Cartier Art Deco Diamond, Onyx and Platinum Jabot Pin in the form of an arrow. The

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Platinum

Art Deco Emerald Diamond Platinum Jabot Pin
Art Deco Emerald Diamond Platinum Jabot Pin

Art Deco Emerald Diamond Platinum Jabot Pin

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W 0.71 in L 3.86 in

Art Deco Emerald Diamond Platinum Jabot Pin

Located in New York, NY

Of geometric design set with single-cut diamonds, french-cut emeralds and carved onyx.

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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Platinum

Cartier Panthere Diamond Emerald Black Onyx Jabot Pin Brooch Clip
Cartier Panthere Diamond Emerald Black Onyx Jabot Pin Brooch Clip

Cartier Panthere Diamond Emerald Black Onyx Jabot Pin Brooch Clip

By Cartier

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Chic Panthere jabot pin created by Cartier in France. It is made of 18 karat White Gold, encrusted

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Early 2000s French Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Onyx Diamond  Platinum Jabot Pin
Art Deco Onyx Diamond  Platinum Jabot Pin

Art Deco Onyx Diamond Platinum Jabot Pin

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1930s French Hall Marked, Platinum Diamond and Onyx Jabot Pin. Set with European and Rose Cut

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Onyx, Diamond, Platinum

Antique Art Deco Tiffany & Co. Platinum, Onyx and Diamond Jabot Pin
Antique Art Deco Tiffany & Co. Platinum, Onyx and Diamond Jabot Pin

Antique Art Deco Tiffany & Co. Platinum, Onyx and Diamond Jabot Pin

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Great Neck, NY

Stunning Art Deco Tiffany & Co platinum, diamond and onyx Jabot Pin Metal: Platinum Weight: 4.9

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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Platinum

Edwardian Onyx and Diamond Jabot Pin
Edwardian Onyx and Diamond Jabot Pin

Edwardian Onyx and Diamond Jabot Pin

Located in London, GB

An antique Belle Epoque jabot pin, comprised of two shield-shaped sections set with polished black

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Antique Early 1900s French Belle Époque Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Platinum

Onyx Diamond White Gold Jabot Pin, 1940
Onyx Diamond White Gold Jabot Pin, 1940

Onyx Diamond White Gold Jabot Pin, 1940

Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv

This jabot pin is retro design around the 1940es and features a white Gold cast with superb details

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Vintage 1940s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, White Gold

Cartier Onyx, Diamond and White Gold Jabot Pin
Cartier Onyx, Diamond and White Gold Jabot Pin

Cartier Onyx, Diamond and White Gold Jabot Pin

By Cartier

Located in New York City, NY

Elegant onyx, diamond and 18K white gold jabot pin by Cartier. It features high grade round

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Late 20th Century More Objets d'Art and Vertu

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold

Cartier Menotte Jabot Diamond and Onyx White Gold Pin
Cartier Menotte Jabot Diamond and Onyx White Gold Pin

Cartier Menotte Jabot Diamond and Onyx White Gold Pin

By Cartier

Located in Southampton, PA

Offering an exceptionally refined appearance, this splendid Menotte Jabot pin designed by Cartier

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Late 20th Century French Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cartier Diamond Black Onyx Platinum Arrow Jabot Pin Art Deco, 1910s
Cartier Diamond Black Onyx Platinum Arrow Jabot Pin Art Deco, 1910s

Cartier Diamond Black Onyx Platinum Arrow Jabot Pin Art Deco, 1910s

By Cartier

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Chic and elegant jabot pin created by Cartier in Paris in the 1910s. Wearable and stylish accent to

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Vintage 1910s French Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. Art Deco Lapis Diamond Onyx Platinum Gold Jabot Pin
Tiffany & Co. Art Deco Lapis Diamond Onyx Platinum Gold Jabot Pin

Tiffany & Co. Art Deco Lapis Diamond Onyx Platinum Gold Jabot Pin

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

Art Deco Tiffany & Co 14k gold and platinum jabot pin, adorned with lapis, onyx and diamonds. Each

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20th Century Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Gold, Platinum

Janesisch Art Deco Onyx and Diamond Jabot Pin Brooch, circa 1920s
Janesisch Art Deco Onyx and Diamond Jabot Pin Brooch, circa 1920s

Janesisch Art Deco Onyx and Diamond Jabot Pin Brooch, circa 1920s

By Janesich

Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE

Janesich Art Deco Onyx and Diamond Jabot Pin, ca. 1920s A beautiful and very stylish Art Deco

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Platinum

LACLOCHE PARIS Art Deco Jabot Pin
LACLOCHE PARIS Art Deco Jabot Pin

LACLOCHE PARIS Art Deco Jabot Pin

By LaCloche

Located in Chicago, IL

Wonderful Art Deco Platinum Jabot Pin By Lacloche, set with Onyx, Diamonds and Emeralds.

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Platinum

Art Deco Coral Buddha Jabot Pin
Art Deco Coral Buddha Jabot Pin

Art Deco Coral Buddha Jabot Pin

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W 0.88 in L 2.75 in

Art Deco Coral Buddha Jabot Pin

Located in Chicago, IL

Platinum Jabot Pin, Coral, Diamonds, Onyx and Sapphires, Coral Budda measures 7/8 X 3/4 Inch

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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Sapphire, Platinum

Cartier Diamond Gold Menotte Jabot Pin
Cartier Diamond Gold Menotte Jabot Pin

Cartier Diamond Gold Menotte Jabot Pin

By Cartier

Located in Feasterville, PA

A fabulous authentic Cartier jabot featuring bold onyx set into sleek 18k white gold and enhanced

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21st Century and Contemporary French Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cartier Diamond Onyx Emerald 18 Karat White Gold Panthère Jabot Pin Brooch B&P's
Cartier Diamond Onyx Emerald 18 Karat White Gold Panthère Jabot Pin Brooch B&P's

Cartier Diamond Onyx Emerald 18 Karat White Gold Panthère Jabot Pin Brooch B&P's

By Cartier

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Panthère de Cartier diamond jabot pin, circa 2019, crafted in 18 karat white gold. The pin features

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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

David Webb Gold Jabot Diamond and Black Onyx Vintage Pin Brooch
David Webb Gold Jabot Diamond and Black Onyx Vintage Pin Brooch

David Webb Gold Jabot Diamond and Black Onyx Vintage Pin Brooch

By David Webb

Located in New York, NY

METAL: platinum and 18K gold GEMSTONE(S): old European- and round-cut diamonds approx. 1.75 carats total, most H-I/VS MEASUREMENTS: 2-3/4 x 3/4 inches WEIGHT: 11.80 g. Signed: WEBB; ...

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20th Century American Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold

A striking silver and clear and coloured paste Art Deco jabot pin, 1920s
A striking silver and clear and coloured paste Art Deco jabot pin, 1920s

A striking silver and clear and coloured paste Art Deco jabot pin, 1920s

Located in Greyabbey, County Down

An exquisite and very stylish French 'jabot' pin, with a feather motif in clear and sapphire

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Onyx, Silver

Cartier Menotte Diamond and Onyx Jabot Pin in 18k White Gold with Cartier Box
Cartier Menotte Diamond and Onyx Jabot Pin in 18k White Gold with Cartier Box

Cartier Menotte Diamond and Onyx Jabot Pin in 18k White Gold with Cartier Box

By Cartier

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Cartier Menotte diamond and onyx jabot pin in 18kwg accompanied by Cartier box. This pin contains

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21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cartier Panther Emerald Onyx Yellow Gold Jabot Pin Brooch
Cartier Panther Emerald Onyx Yellow Gold Jabot Pin Brooch

Cartier Panther Emerald Onyx Yellow Gold Jabot Pin Brooch

By Cartier

Located in Southampton, PA

18k Yellow Gold Panther Emerald Onyx Jabot Pin Brooch by Cartier. With With Black Onyx nose and

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20th Century French Brooches

Materials

Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold

Cartier Art Deco Diamond Onyx Platinum Jabot Brooch Pin
Cartier Art Deco Diamond Onyx Platinum Jabot Brooch Pin

Cartier Art Deco Diamond Onyx Platinum Jabot Brooch Pin

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

Iconic Art Deco jabot pin by Cartier, with onyx accents and approx. 2.60ctw G/VS diamonds. Brooch

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Platinum

1930s Diamonds, Onyx and Platinum Jabot Pin

1930s Diamonds, Onyx and Platinum Jabot Pin

Located in Paris, FR

A diamonds, onyx and platinum Jabot Pin. Circa 1930.

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Platinum

Art Deco Black Onyx & Diamond Jabot Pin

Art Deco Black Onyx & Diamond Jabot Pin

Located in Greenwich, CT

An Art Deco black onyx and diamond jabot pin, each terminal designed as a stylised arrowhead with

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French Brooches

Cartier Art Deco Jade Onyx Diamond Platinum Jabot Pin
Cartier Art Deco Jade Onyx Diamond Platinum Jabot Pin

Cartier Art Deco Jade Onyx Diamond Platinum Jabot Pin

Located in London, GB

An Art Deco jabot pin by Cartier, having an oval cabochon jade terminating in an onyx and diamond

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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Black Diamond, Jade, Platinum

Cartier Diamond Panthere Jabot Pin
Cartier Diamond Panthere Jabot Pin

Cartier Diamond Panthere Jabot Pin

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W 0.56 in L 3.55 in

Cartier Diamond Panthere Jabot Pin

By Cartier

Located in London, GB

. The jabot pin brooch terminates with lozenge shape facet cut onyx bead decorated by brilliant-cut

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21st Century and Contemporary French Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold

Art Deco  Buddha Jabot Pin by Ghiso Paris

Art Deco Buddha Jabot Pin by Ghiso Paris

By Ghiso

Located in London, GB

An Art Deco jabot/surete pin by Ghiso. A Buddha made from green Peking glass with diamond

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Platinum

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By Cartier

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By Tiffany & Co.

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Antique Art Deco Platinum 2.25ctw Diamond Emerald Sapphire Floral Pin Brooch
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Located in Montclair, NJ

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By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Simpsonville, SC

Introducing the Van Cleef & Arpels Clip-on Earrings—a stunning fusion of elegance and masterful craftsmanship that captures the essence of luxury. These exquisite earrings feature a...

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Late 20th Century Clip-on Earrings

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By Hermès

Located in Zürich, CH

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By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in London, GB

A vintage turquoise, onyx & yellow gold bracelet by Van Cleef & Arpels, circa 1965. This bracelet is designed as a double row of turquoise beads with polished black onyx rondelles an...

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By Mazer

Located in New York, NY

Exceptional Art Deco Mazer Pendant Brooch from the 1930's. High Art Deco design with step faceted faux aquamarines and sapphires set within an intricate pave and baguette dangle sett...

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By Cartier

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Vintage 18K yellow gold Cartier compact powder box with a woven texture and diamond encrusted thumb-piece. Circa 1950's. The compact is stamped with the maker's mark of 750. Weight: ...

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Located in London, GB

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The Legacy of Diamond in Jewelry Design

Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.

From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!

There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.

Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.

In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).

When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And on 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement ringsvintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings

Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.  

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.