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Victorian Painted Miniature Brooch
Victorian Painted Miniature Brooch

Victorian Painted Miniature Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Charming Victorian Painted Miniature Brooch with a surround of half pearls. A finely painted

Category

1870s American Late Victorian Painted Antique Brooch

Materials

Natural Pearl, Gold Plate, Silver

Rare 18th Century Painted Enamel Gold Brooch
Rare 18th Century Painted Enamel Gold Brooch

Rare 18th Century Painted Enamel Gold Brooch

Located in Chicago, IL

An 18th century enamel on gold brooch embellished with pearls, circa 1790. The enamel miniature on

Category

18th Century Georgian Painted Antique Brooch

Materials

Pearl, Gold, Enamel

Austrian Reverse Painted Crystal  Enamel Floral Brooch
Austrian Reverse Painted Crystal  Enamel Floral Brooch

Austrian Reverse Painted Crystal Enamel Floral Brooch

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

Charming and fine reverse carved brooch, depicting fluffy chrysanthemums in vibrant pastel hues

Category

1890s Austrian Painted Antique Brooch

Materials

Crystal

Antique Hand Painted Miniature Brooch, Circa 1850-1870
Antique Hand Painted Miniature Brooch, Circa 1850-1870

Antique Hand Painted Miniature Brooch, Circa 1850-1870

Located in Lewisburg, PA

and finely crafted piece, this antique brooch (circa 1850–1870) features a hand-painted miniature of a

Category

Mid-19th Century Painted Antique Brooch

Materials

18k Gold, Gold Plate

Antique 18KT Gold Enamel Painted Madonna and Child Brooch
Antique 18KT Gold Enamel Painted Madonna and Child Brooch

Antique 18KT Gold Enamel Painted Madonna and Child Brooch

Located in Braintree, GB

An antique oval brooch in 18KT gold, set with a finely hand-painted enamel plaque depicting the

Category

Early 20th Century European Victorian Painted Antique Brooch

Materials

18k Gold

Antique 14 Karat Gold Hand Painted Portrait Brooch Pin Pendant
Antique 14 Karat Gold Hand Painted Portrait Brooch Pin Pendant

Antique 14 Karat Gold Hand Painted Portrait Brooch Pin Pendant

Located in Wallkill, NY

14k yellow gold antique hand painted on porcelain portrait brooch pin with a bale on the back. The

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1920s Painted Antique Brooch

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Hand Painted Portrait Diamond and Seed Pearl Victorian Pendant Brooch
Hand Painted Portrait Diamond and Seed Pearl Victorian Pendant Brooch

Hand Painted Portrait Diamond and Seed Pearl Victorian Pendant Brooch

Located in Montreal, QC

Simply Beautiful! Finely detailed Hand Painted Portrait Brooch Pendant. Depicting a Beautiful Woman

Category

Late 19th Century Victorian Painted Antique Brooch

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Gold Muzo Colombian Emerald Diamond Hand Painted Portrait Pendant Brooch
Antique Gold Muzo Colombian Emerald Diamond Hand Painted Portrait Pendant Brooch

Antique Gold Muzo Colombian Emerald Diamond Hand Painted Portrait Pendant Brooch

Located in Montclair, NJ

--Stone(s):-- (7) Natural Genuine Muzo Colombian Emerald - Ole Mine Cut - Prong Set - Vivid Green Color - 0.80-1.0ctw (approx.) (24) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Old Mine Cut - Prong S...

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19th Century Painted Antique Brooch

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian 19k Yellow Gold Painted Crystal Overlay and Enamel Brooch
Antique Victorian 19k Yellow Gold Painted Crystal Overlay and Enamel Brooch

Antique Victorian 19k Yellow Gold Painted Crystal Overlay and Enamel Brooch

Located in New York, NY

A rare Victorian treasure in 18k gold, set with painted crystal cabochons that reveal vibrant

Category

19th Century Gothic Revival Painted Antique Brooch

Materials

Crystal, Pearl, 18k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Victorian 18 Karat Gold Hand-Painted Porcelain Mythical Bar Brooch
Victorian 18 Karat Gold Hand-Painted Porcelain Mythical Bar Brooch

Victorian 18 Karat Gold Hand-Painted Porcelain Mythical Bar Brooch

Located in Wallkill, NY

Stunning Gold Victorian Bar Pin with wonderful hand-painted porcelain Mythical Depictions on each

Category

1860s Victorian Painted Antique Brooch

Materials

Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Gold

Antique Victorian 9K Gold Enamel Painted Springer Spaniel Brooch, by WB Ford
Antique Victorian 9K Gold Enamel Painted Springer Spaniel Brooch, by WB Ford

Antique Victorian 9K Gold Enamel Painted Springer Spaniel Brooch, by WB Ford

Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB

A Victorian enamel, porcelain, and yellow gold brooch, comprising a circular porcelain panel

Category

1870s British Victorian Painted Antique Brooch

Materials

9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Georgian Enameled & Hand-Painted Portrait Brooch  W/ 14 Karat Gold Setting
Georgian Enameled & Hand-Painted Portrait Brooch  W/ 14 Karat Gold Setting

Georgian Enameled & Hand-Painted Portrait Brooch W/ 14 Karat Gold Setting

Located in New York, NY

This Georgian Enameled & Hand-Painted Portrait Pin W/ 14 Karat Gold Setting is a lovely piece

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Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Painted Antique Brooch

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel

Victorian Era Hand Painted French Enamel and Opal Brooch with 18KT Yellow Gold
Victorian Era Hand Painted French Enamel and Opal Brooch with 18KT Yellow Gold

Victorian Era Hand Painted French Enamel and Opal Brooch with 18KT Yellow Gold

Located in New York, NY

brooch is made in solid 18K yellow gold and features a hand painted French enamel plaque with a scenic

Category

19th Century Victorian Painted Antique Brooch

Materials

Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique Brooch
Antique Brooch

Antique Brooch

Located in Geneva, CH

Metal painted Antique Brooch. Diameter: 3.80 centimeters. Total weight: 15.51 grams.

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Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Painted Antique Brooch

Antique 14k Gold Detailed Hand Painted Boat Scene W/ Engraved Frame Pin Brooch
Antique 14k Gold Detailed Hand Painted Boat Scene W/ Engraved Frame Pin Brooch

Antique 14k Gold Detailed Hand Painted Boat Scene W/ Engraved Frame Pin Brooch

Located in Montclair, NJ

This magnificent antique brooch was crafted from solid 14k yellow gold and features an incredibly

Category

Early 1900s Painted Antique Brooch

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

ArtDeco CoutureFrench HandCarvedGalalith RedPainted Dogs Brooch, 1920s
ArtDeco CoutureFrench HandCarvedGalalith RedPainted Dogs Brooch, 1920s

ArtDeco CoutureFrench HandCarvedGalalith RedPainted Dogs Brooch, 1920s

Located in Chicago, IL

-painted galalith, which reveals how much care went in to refining this unique brooch. In the 1920s while

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1920s French Art Deco Painted Antique Brooch

Materials

Brass

Antique Enamel and 22k Yellow Gold Miniature Brooch
Antique Enamel and 22k Yellow Gold Miniature Brooch

Antique Enamel and 22k Yellow Gold Miniature Brooch

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

quality set with an impressive hand painted enamel panel. The brooch is a superior gauge of gold and is in

Category

1880s Unknown Painted Antique Brooch

Materials

Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Art Nouveau Enamel Flower Maiden Brooch Gold Sterling Silver Museum Quality
Art Nouveau Enamel Flower Maiden Brooch Gold Sterling Silver Museum Quality

Art Nouveau Enamel Flower Maiden Brooch Gold Sterling Silver Museum Quality

Located in New York, NY

A very rare museum quality Art Nouveau flower maiden brooch in hand painted enamel over Sterling

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Painted Antique Brooch

Materials

Gold, Sterling Silver, Enamel

18k Victorian Diamond and Painted Enamel Pin
18k Victorian Diamond and Painted Enamel Pin

18k Victorian Diamond and Painted Enamel Pin

Located in New York, NY

Explore the timeless beauty of our 18K Victorian Diamond and Painted Enamel Pin. Crafted with

Category

19th Century Victorian Painted Antique Brooch

Materials

18k Gold

French Art Deco Hand Painted Porcelain Lariat
French Art Deco Hand Painted Porcelain Lariat

French Art Deco Hand Painted Porcelain Lariat

Located in New York, NY

French Art Deco Porcelain Lariat from the 1920's. Hand made and painted porcelain beads in matte

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1920s French Art Deco Painted Antique Brooch

Victorian 14k Diamond, Hand Painted Porcelain, and Pearl Pin
Victorian 14k Diamond, Hand Painted Porcelain, and Pearl Pin

Victorian 14k Diamond, Hand Painted Porcelain, and Pearl Pin

Located in New York, NY

This exquisite Victorian pin features diamond, beautifully hand painted porcelain, and a delicate

Category

19th Century Victorian Painted Antique Brooch

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Painted Enamel 14 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Portrait Stickpin
Victorian Painted Enamel 14 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Portrait Stickpin

Victorian Painted Enamel 14 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Portrait Stickpin

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Featuring a cushion-shaped form painted with enamel portrait of a young boy Depicted wearing

Category

1860s Victorian Painted Antique Brooch

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Early Victorian Hand Painted Porcelain, Pearl and Diamond Mourning Pin
Early Victorian Hand Painted Porcelain, Pearl and Diamond Mourning Pin

Early Victorian Hand Painted Porcelain, Pearl and Diamond Mourning Pin

Located in Narberth, PA

. Hand painted on porcelain, the illustration of the woman is truly exemplary, featuring fine detailed

Category

Mid-19th Century Unknown Early Victorian Painted Antique Brooch

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold

Victorian Painted Reverse Carved Crystal 18 Karat Gold French Bulldog Stickpin
Victorian Painted Reverse Carved Crystal 18 Karat Gold French Bulldog Stickpin

Victorian Painted Reverse Carved Crystal 18 Karat Gold French Bulldog Stickpin

Located in Philadelphia, PA

and beaded gold surround With a reverse carved intaglio depiction of a French Bulldog, hand-painted

Category

1860s Victorian Painted Antique Brooch

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco 14 Karat Yellow Gold Hand Painted Essex Crystal Bridle Pin
Art Deco 14 Karat Yellow Gold Hand Painted Essex Crystal Bridle Pin

Art Deco 14 Karat Yellow Gold Hand Painted Essex Crystal Bridle Pin

Located in Lexington, KY

This remarkable Art Deco pin is in 14k yellow gold and features a beautiful hand-painted Essex

Category

1920s Art Deco Painted Antique Brooch

Materials

Crystal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pair of Virgin Mary Hand Painted Enamel Stick Pins in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Pair of Virgin Mary Hand Painted Enamel Stick Pins in 14 Karat Yellow Gold

Pair of Virgin Mary Hand Painted Enamel Stick Pins in 14 Karat Yellow Gold

Located in Boston, MA

A pair of art nouveau period stick pins depicting the Virgin Mary in beautiful hand painted enamel

Category

Early 20th Century Painted Antique Brooch

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Natural Pearls and Rose Cut Diamonds on a Silver Over Gold Painted Portrait Pin
Natural Pearls and Rose Cut Diamonds on a Silver Over Gold Painted Portrait Pin

Natural Pearls and Rose Cut Diamonds on a Silver Over Gold Painted Portrait Pin

Located in Lexington, KY

Silver over gold painted portrait pin This charming Victorian pin features a silver over gold

Category

1850s French Early Victorian Painted Antique Brooch

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Silver

Bakelite Wardrobe
Bakelite Wardrobe

Bakelite Wardrobe

Price Upon Request

Bakelite Wardrobe

Located in New York, NY

": $225 Reverse carved and painted inusual bakelite apple juice brooch from the

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Painted Antique Brooch

Ancient Greek Painted Pottery Fragment of a Man set in 20th century Gold Brooch
Ancient Greek Painted Pottery Fragment of a Man set in 20th century Gold Brooch

Ancient Greek Painted Pottery Fragment of a Man set in 20th century Gold Brooch

Located in London, GB

lips. Painted in the red-figure technique, where black slip is used to bring out a silhouette and then

Category

15th Century and Earlier Greek Classical Greek Painted Antique Brooch

Materials

Gold

19th-century Italian Micro Mosaic Brooch
19th-century Italian Micro Mosaic Brooch

19th-century Italian Micro Mosaic Brooch

Located in San Francisco, CA

You know how you love to shop for a souvenir when you travel. This little micro mosaic brooch—about

Category

Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Painted Antique Brooch

Materials

Metal

19th Century Miniature Portrait of a Nun on Porcelain with Brooch Frame
19th Century Miniature Portrait of a Nun on Porcelain with Brooch Frame

19th Century Miniature Portrait of a Nun on Porcelain with Brooch Frame

Located in San Francisco, CA

19th century miniature portrait of a nun on porcelain with brooch frame Wonderful antique

Category

Late 19th Century Austrian Painted Antique Brooch

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Miniature Portrait on Bone with Fitted Case 14-Karat Yellow Gold Brooch
Antique Miniature Portrait on Bone with Fitted Case 14-Karat Yellow Gold Brooch

Antique Miniature Portrait on Bone with Fitted Case 14-Karat Yellow Gold Brooch

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

executed hand painted miniature portrait on bone of a period nobleman can be worn as a brooch, or displayed

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Late 17th Century American Federal Painted Antique Brooch

Materials

Gold

Art Deco Locket Guilloche Enamel Flower Basket Pendant Brooch Sterling Silver
Art Deco Locket Guilloche Enamel Flower Basket Pendant Brooch Sterling Silver

Art Deco Locket Guilloche Enamel Flower Basket Pendant Brooch Sterling Silver

Located in New York, NY

also worn as a brooch. The hand painted enamel flowers are gorgeous with pink roses and blue forget-me

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Painted Antique Brooch

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Victorian Enamel Pearl Sapphire Diamond Silver Gold Painted Brooch

Victorian Enamel Pearl Sapphire Diamond Silver Gold Painted Brooch

Located in McLean, VA

14 Kt. yellow gold and silver brooch is center set with a figure of Cupid in enamel. Each side

Category

Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Painted Antique Brooch

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Silver

Gold Hunt Horn Reverse Painted Crystal Brooch
Gold Hunt Horn Reverse Painted Crystal Brooch

Gold Hunt Horn Reverse Painted Crystal Brooch

Located in TRYON, NC

Lovely gold hunting horn surrounding a 20 mm reverse painted crystal of a coach and horses. Can be

Category

Late 18th Century Unknown Late Victorian Painted Antique Brooch

Materials

Crystal, 14k Gold

Antique 19th Century Painted Enamel Portrait Pendant Brooch
Antique 19th Century Painted Enamel Portrait Pendant Brooch

Antique 19th Century Painted Enamel Portrait Pendant Brooch

Located in Napoli, IT

Sensing Past Art This antique 19th Century painted Enamel Miniature depicts a charming young lady

Category

Late 19th Century Victorian Painted Antique Brooch

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique Gold Indian Brooch with Hand-Painted Miniatures
Antique Gold Indian Brooch with Hand-Painted Miniatures

Antique Gold Indian Brooch with Hand-Painted Miniatures

Located in London, GB

This large Brooch has 9 exquisite miniatures of famous and historical Indian buildings, including

Category

1850s Indian Painted Antique Brooch

Materials

18k Gold

18 Karat Gold and Diamond Painted Cameo Brooch Pendant
18 Karat Gold and Diamond Painted Cameo Brooch Pendant

18 Karat Gold and Diamond Painted Cameo Brooch Pendant

Located in Summerland, CA

Lovely 18k gold frame around intricately painted portrait of a beautiful lady adorned with five

Category

1920s Italian Painted Antique Brooch

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

A Reverse Carved and Painted Rock Crystal and Gold Brooch
A Reverse Carved and Painted Rock Crystal and Gold Brooch

A Reverse Carved and Painted Rock Crystal and Gold Brooch

Located in London, GB

The tranquil oval scene depicting a river, a figure on a bridge,a watermill,distant mountains and perfectly balanced by trees on either bank. The frame is unmarked 18k Gold and the...

Category

1890s Swiss Painted Antique Brooch

Materials

18k Gold, Silver

Antique 14k Gold Portrait Brooch Hand Painted Swiss Enamel Porcelain with Natura
Antique 14k Gold Portrait Brooch Hand Painted Swiss Enamel Porcelain with Natura

Antique 14k Gold Portrait Brooch Hand Painted Swiss Enamel Porcelain with Natura

Located in Houston, TX

Antique 14k gold portrait brooch hand painted Swiss enamel porcelain with natural seed pearls. It's

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Late 18th Century French Victorian Painted Antique Brooch

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold

Antique 9ct Gold Large Portrait Brooch Pin C1870s Heavy 16.1g 375 Purity Painted
Antique 9ct Gold Large Portrait Brooch Pin C1870s Heavy 16.1g 375 Purity Painted

Antique 9ct Gold Large Portrait Brooch Pin C1870s Heavy 16.1g 375 Purity Painted

Located in Camelford, GB

HEAVY GOLD HAND PAINTED PORTRAIT BROOCH DETAILS Material: 9ct (375/000) Solid Yellow Gold - thick and

Category

Mid-19th Century British Victorian Painted Antique Brooch

Materials

Gold, 9k Gold

Antique Victorian Hand-Painted Blue Tit Brooch 18 Carat Gold Gilt, circa 1890
Antique Victorian Hand-Painted Blue Tit Brooch 18 Carat Gold Gilt, circa 1890

Antique Victorian Hand-Painted Blue Tit Brooch 18 Carat Gold Gilt, circa 1890

Located in Lancaster, Lancashire

This wonderful antique hand painted Blue Tit brooch is Victorian, Circa 1890. The lovely Blue Tit

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1890s British Victorian Painted Antique Brooch

Materials

18k Gold, Gilt Metal

Victorian Handpainted Porcelain Nike Winged Victory Brooch
Victorian Handpainted Porcelain Nike Winged Victory Brooch

Victorian Handpainted Porcelain Nike Winged Victory Brooch

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful hand painted porcelain Victorian brooch features a scene of the goddess Nike in classical

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Late 19th Century Victorian Painted Antique Brooch

Antique 14k historical brooch, enamel french hot air balloons.
Antique 14k historical brooch, enamel french hot air balloons.

Antique 14k historical brooch, enamel french hot air balloons.

Located in Houston, TX

Antique rare and historical 14k gold brooch painted with French hot air balloon. It is a rare and

Category

16th Century French Painted Antique Brooch

Materials

14k Gold

Large Georgian Lady Portrait Miniature Painted 16 Karat Gold Stick Pin
Large Georgian Lady Portrait Miniature Painted 16 Karat Gold Stick Pin

Large Georgian Lady Portrait Miniature Painted 16 Karat Gold Stick Pin

Located in Napoli, IT

Sensing Past Eras Beautiful Georgian era lady portrait finely painted in the past miniature art on

Category

1780s Georgian Painted Antique Brooch

Materials

15k Gold

Victorian Hand Painted Portrait with Rose Cut Diamonds 14 Karat Pendant / Brooch
Victorian Hand Painted Portrait with Rose Cut Diamonds 14 Karat Pendant / Brooch

Victorian Hand Painted Portrait with Rose Cut Diamonds 14 Karat Pendant / Brooch

Located in Daytona Beach, FL

Beautifully detailed rare Victorian hand painted portrait pendant/brooch. The antique rose cut

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Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Painted Antique Brooch

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Laughing Cavalier Butterfly Wing Silver Brooch, TL. Mott, circa 1920s, English
Laughing Cavalier Butterfly Wing Silver Brooch, TL. Mott, circa 1920s, English

Laughing Cavalier Butterfly Wing Silver Brooch, TL. Mott, circa 1920s, English

By Thomas L. Mott

Located in London, GB

silver brooch with a reverse hand decorated painted transfer portrait of `The Laughing Cavalier` and

Category

1920s British Charles II Painted Antique Brooch

Materials

Silver

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Painted Antique Brooch For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact painted antique brooch you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and Enamel, this item was constructed with great care. You’re likely to find the perfect painted antique brooch among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 18th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 20th Century. A painted antique brooch can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but Diamond rings, from our inventory of 4, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. Today, if you’re looking for an antique cushion cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes single cut alternatives. Finding a painted antique brooch for sale for women should be easy, but there are 10 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Painted Antique Brooch?

On average, a painted antique brooch at 1stDibs sells for $1,687, while they’re typically $98 on the low end and $8,900 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.