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Christian Dior Vintage Rare Unisex Gold White Pearls Croissant Twist Brooch
Christian Dior Vintage Rare Unisex Gold White Pearls Croissant Twist Brooch

Christian Dior Vintage Rare Unisex Gold White Pearls Croissant Twist Brooch

By Christian Dior

Located in Wokingham, England

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Unisex Long Trio Three White Circle Pearls Croissant Twist Bar Elegant Modernist Brooch, Gold Plated Excellent condition, very new. 100% Genuine. A uni...

Category

Vintage 1980s German Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Givenchy Vintage Gold Rare Large White Pearls Daisy Sunflower Statement Brooch
Givenchy Vintage Gold Rare Large White Pearls Daisy Sunflower Statement Brooch

Givenchy Vintage Gold Rare Large White Pearls Daisy Sunflower Statement Brooch

By Givenchy

Located in Wokingham, England

Givenchy Vintage Large Round Openwork Petal Pearls White Daisy Flower Sunflower Elegant Brooch, Gold Tone Very good condition. Light scratches since years go. 100% Genuine. Safety-...

Category

1990s French Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Dior Vintage Rare Gold Black Crystals Swirl Flame Openwork Brooch
Christian Dior Vintage Rare Gold Black Crystals Swirl Flame Openwork Brooch

Christian Dior Vintage Rare Gold Black Crystals Swirl Flame Openwork Brooch

By Christian Dior

Located in Wokingham, England

Christian Dior 1980s Vintage Unisex Long Black Enamel Crystals Swirl Flame Openwork Modernist Brooch, Gold Tone Very excellent condition. Very new. 100% genuine. A unique piece. T...

Category

Vintage 1980s French Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

22325 Rare Vintage Tiffany & Co 18K Gold Diamond Interlocking Rope Pin Brooch
22325 Rare Vintage Tiffany & Co 18K Gold Diamond Interlocking Rope Pin Brooch

22325 Rare Vintage Tiffany & Co 18K Gold Diamond Interlocking Rope Pin Brooch

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Chicago, IL

Rare piece from Tiffany & Co Pin brooch is excellent for its age 18k yellow gold pin brooch 20g Diamonds measure between 2.5mm to 2.6mm 52 round diamonds, total weight 3.00ct Di...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Christian Dior Vintage Rare GROSSE 1972 Layers Interlocked Knot Statement Brooch
Christian Dior Vintage Rare GROSSE 1972 Layers Interlocked Knot Statement Brooch

Christian Dior Vintage Rare GROSSE 1972 Layers Interlocked Knot Statement Brooch

By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior

Located in Wokingham, England

Christian Dior GROSSE 1972 Vintage Unisex Large Textured Four 4 Layers Interlocked Knot Spiral Statement Chunky Modernist Brooch, Gold Tone Very good condition, light scratches or c...

Category

Vintage 1970s German Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Dior GROSSE Iconic Rare Gold Rose Curled Blossom Leaf Buds Brooch
Christian Dior GROSSE Iconic Rare Gold Rose Curled Blossom Leaf Buds Brooch

Christian Dior GROSSE Iconic Rare Gold Rose Curled Blossom Leaf Buds Brooch

By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior

Located in Wokingham, England

Maybe light scratches, barely noticeable. Rare to find. 100% Genuine. A unique piece. This is gold plated stylised brooch.

Category

Vintage 1970s German Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Vintage Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso Rare Modernist 18K Yellow Gold Brooch 1.6"
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso Rare Modernist 18K Yellow Gold Brooch 1.6"

Vintage Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso Rare Modernist 18K Yellow Gold Brooch 1.6"

By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

Rare Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso Modernist Gold Brooch Make a sophisticated statement with this vintage Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co. 18K yellow gold brooch, a sculptura...

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Brooches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Christian Lacroix Haute Couture Iconic Rare Red Pink Leaf Drop Long Brooch
Christian Lacroix Haute Couture Iconic Rare Red Pink Leaf Drop Long Brooch

Christian Lacroix Haute Couture Iconic Rare Red Pink Leaf Drop Long Brooch

By Christian Lacroix

Located in Wokingham, England

A very beautiful brooch, signed at the back. Very rare to find. Material: Resin, Rhinestones, Metal.

Category

Vintage 1980s French Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Rare 18k Marvellous antique European brooch - Georgian rose cut diamond jewel
Rare 18k Marvellous antique European brooch - Georgian rose cut diamond jewel

Rare 18k Marvellous antique European brooch - Georgian rose cut diamond jewel

Located in Antwerp, BE

For sale is this stunning Georgian brooch. This beautiful royal brooch was most likely made in Belgium or France in the beginning of the 19th century or late 18th.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century European Georgian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rare Baumann Massa suitcase lady under palmtree brooch, vintage 1930 USA
Rare Baumann Massa suitcase lady under palmtree brooch, vintage 1930 USA

Rare Baumann Massa suitcase lady under palmtree brooch, vintage 1930 USA

Located in Stuttgart, DE

She is in great vintage condition, with expected enamel flaking, but all original to the brooch. Her jacket is set with tiny sparkling rhinestones, Fantastic and rare figural 1930s b...

Category

Vintage 1930s American Artisan Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Base Metal

Chanel Vintage 1988 Unisex Rare Camélia Flower Pearls White Round Chunky Brooch
Chanel Vintage 1988 Unisex Rare Camélia Flower Pearls White Round Chunky Brooch

Chanel Vintage 1988 Unisex Rare Camélia Flower Pearls White Round Chunky Brooch

By Chanel

Located in Wokingham, England

Others are perfect. 100% Genuine. A very beautiful brooch, very rare to find. signed at the back. Material: Gold plated metal, Faux pearls.

Category

Vintage 1980s French Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Rare Robert Audrey Engstrom Malachite Sterling Silver American Modern Cat Brooch
Rare Robert Audrey Engstrom Malachite Sterling Silver American Modern Cat Brooch

Rare Robert Audrey Engstrom Malachite Sterling Silver American Modern Cat Brooch

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A rare, large scale handmade, one of a kind, sterling silver and malachite cat brooch created by Robert and Audrey Engstrom.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Modernist Brooches

Materials

Malachite, Sterling Silver

Christian Dior GROSSE 1966 Iconic Rare Unisex Large Aqua Emerald Stones Brooch
Christian Dior GROSSE 1966 Iconic Rare Unisex Large Aqua Emerald Stones Brooch

Christian Dior GROSSE 1966 Iconic Rare Unisex Large Aqua Emerald Stones Brooch

By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior

Located in Wokingham, England

Signed at the rear. Very rare to find. Material: Gold plated metal, Stones.

Category

Vintage 1960s German Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Dior Kramer Rare Unisex Ruby Emerald Sapphire Opal Trio Oval Brooch
Christian Dior Kramer Rare Unisex Ruby Emerald Sapphire Opal Trio Oval Brooch

Christian Dior Kramer Rare Unisex Ruby Emerald Sapphire Opal Trio Oval Brooch

By Kramer for Christian Dior

Located in Wokingham, England

A unique beautiful piece. Very rare to find. High value collection. Safety-catch pin closure.

Category

Vintage 1950s German Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Fendi Vintage Rare Gold Fendista Four Crest insignia Crown Black Drop Brooch
Fendi Vintage Rare Gold Fendista Four Crest insignia Crown Black Drop Brooch

Fendi Vintage Rare Gold Fendista Four Crest insignia Crown Black Drop Brooch

By Fendi

Located in Wokingham, England

Fendi Vintage Unisex Iconic Fendista Logo F Four Crest insignia Crown Black Water Tear Drop Dangle Modernist Brooch, Gold Tone Very excellent condition. Very rare to find. 100% Genu...

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Dior Vintage GROSSE 1961 Rare Gold Large Rose Blossom Leaf Brooch
Christian Dior Vintage GROSSE 1961 Rare Gold Large Rose Blossom Leaf Brooch

Christian Dior Vintage GROSSE 1961 Rare Gold Large Rose Blossom Leaf Brooch

By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior

Located in Wokingham, England

Rare to find. 100% Genuine. A unique piece. This is gold plated stylised brooch.

Category

Vintage 1960s German Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Rare Vintage Tiffany & Co Diamond Sapphire 18k Gold Signature X Cross Brooch
Rare Vintage Tiffany & Co Diamond Sapphire 18k Gold Signature X Cross Brooch

Rare Vintage Tiffany & Co Diamond Sapphire 18k Gold Signature X Cross Brooch

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Birmingham, GB

Rare Vintage Tiffany & Co Diamond And Blue Sapphire 18k Yellow Gold Signature X Brooch.

Category

20th Century North American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Guardian Angel and Child Cameo Pendant Brooch Necklace Antique Victorian Rare
Guardian Angel and Child Cameo Pendant Brooch Necklace Antique Victorian Rare

Guardian Angel and Child Cameo Pendant Brooch Necklace Antique Victorian Rare

Located in New York, NY

This is an absolutely stunning and very rare large 2.5 inch tall antique Victorian - Belle Epoque Shell Cameo Pendant Brooch Pin with a hand carved image of a Guardian Angel with Chi...

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Victorian Brooches

Materials

Gold-filled

Christian Dior Haute Couture Unisex Rare Peacock Amethyst Long Tail Gold Brooch
Christian Dior Haute Couture Unisex Rare Peacock Amethyst Long Tail Gold Brooch

Christian Dior Haute Couture Unisex Rare Peacock Amethyst Long Tail Gold Brooch

By Christian Dior

Located in Wokingham, England

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Unisex Purple Amethyst Peacock Long Crystals Water Tear Drop Openwork Tail Elegant Modernist Brooch, Gold Plated Very excellent condition. Not any stone...

Category

Vintage 1980s German Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Rare Sammy P. Gee 14k Yellow Gold Opal American Modernist Brooch
Rare Sammy P. Gee 14k Yellow Gold Opal American Modernist Brooch

Rare Sammy P. Gee 14k Yellow Gold Opal American Modernist Brooch

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Important one of a kind 14k gold and opal brooch created by San Francisco jeweler Sammy Gee, circa 1950. Brooch measures 1.5" by 2.5" and is signed SP-GEE, 14K on verso. In very goo...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Modernist Brooches

Materials

Opal, Yellow Gold

Christian Dior GROSSE 1967 Vintage Rare Crystals Layers Trio Cluster Leaf Brooch
Christian Dior GROSSE 1967 Vintage Rare Crystals Layers Trio Cluster Leaf Brooch

Christian Dior GROSSE 1967 Vintage Rare Crystals Layers Trio Cluster Leaf Brooch

By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior

Located in Wokingham, England

Signed at the rear. Very beautiful. Very rare to find. Material: Gold plated metal, Rhinestones.

Category

Vintage 1960s German Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Dior Vintage Unisex Rare Gold Present Ribbon Cube Box Gift Brooch
Christian Dior Vintage Unisex Rare Gold Present Ribbon Cube Box Gift Brooch

Christian Dior Vintage Unisex Rare Gold Present Ribbon Cube Box Gift Brooch

By Christian Dior

Located in Wokingham, England

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Unisex Gift Present Ribbon Cube Box Crystals Festive Elegant Modernist Brooch, Gold Tone Very good condition. 100% Genuine. A unique piece. This is g...

Category

Vintage 1980s German Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Dior GROSSE 1958 Vintage Gold Unisex Rare Swirl Twist Spiral Brooch
Christian Dior GROSSE 1958 Vintage Gold Unisex Rare Swirl Twist Spiral Brooch

Christian Dior GROSSE 1958 Vintage Gold Unisex Rare Swirl Twist Spiral Brooch

By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior

Located in Wokingham, England

Christian Dior GROSSE 1958 Vintage Unisex Fan Triangle Swirl Twist Spiral Chunky Modernist Elegant Brooch, Gold Tone Very good condition. Very light scratches or colour loss, barely...

Category

Vintage 1950s German Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Dior Vintage Rare Gripoix Gold Emerald Green Eye Parrot Chunky Brooch
Christian Dior Vintage Rare Gripoix Gold Emerald Green Eye Parrot Chunky Brooch

Christian Dior Vintage Rare Gripoix Gold Emerald Green Eye Parrot Chunky Brooch

By Christian Dior

Located in Wokingham, England

Rare to find. 100% Genuine. A unique piece. This is gold plated stylised brooch.Safety-catch pin closure.

Category

Vintage 1980s German Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Dior Vintage 1968 Rare GROSSE Gold White Pearl Crystal Flower Brooch
Christian Dior Vintage 1968 Rare GROSSE Gold White Pearl Crystal Flower Brooch

Christian Dior Vintage 1968 Rare GROSSE Gold White Pearl Crystal Flower Brooch

By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior

Located in Wokingham, England

This is gold plated stylised brooch. Rare to find. Safety-catch pin closure, signed on the back.

Category

Vintage 1960s German Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Dior Vintage Rare Gold Large Ruby Cabochon Heart Star Pentagram Brooch
Christian Dior Vintage Rare Gold Large Ruby Cabochon Heart Star Pentagram Brooch

Christian Dior Vintage Rare Gold Large Ruby Cabochon Heart Star Pentagram Brooch

By Christian Dior

Located in Wokingham, England

This is gold plated stylised brooch, dating to the 1980s. Very rare to find. Safety-catch pin closure.

Category

Vintage 1980s German Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Chanel Vintage 1994 Rare Unisex Huge Iconic Coco CC Timeless Domed Brooch
Chanel Vintage 1994 Rare Unisex Huge Iconic Coco CC Timeless Domed Brooch

Chanel Vintage 1994 Rare Unisex Huge Iconic Coco CC Timeless Domed Brooch

By Chanel

Located in Wokingham, England

Chanel Vintage 1994 94P Unisex Huge Coco Classic Iconic Timeless Large Glow CC Logo Domed Chunky Statement Modernist Brooch, Gold Tone Very excellent condition. Not any colour loss,...

Category

1990s French Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Gold Rare Gripoix Amethyst Heart Starburst Brooch
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Gold Rare Gripoix Amethyst Heart Starburst Brooch

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Gold Rare Gripoix Amethyst Heart Starburst Brooch

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Wokingham, England

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Arty Unisex Gripoix Amethyst Purple Heart Star Double Layer Sunburst Starburst Openwork Elegant Brooch, Gold Plated Very excellent condition. Rare to ...

Category

Vintage 1980s French Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Dior Vintage Gold Rare Light Frost Green Jade Curled Blossom Brooch
Christian Dior Vintage Gold Rare Light Frost Green Jade Curled Blossom Brooch

Christian Dior Vintage Gold Rare Light Frost Green Jade Curled Blossom Brooch

By Christian Dior

Located in Wokingham, England

Signed at the rear. Very rare to find. Very beautiful. 100% Genuine. Material: Gold plated metal, Resin.

Category

Vintage 1970s German Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Dior Vintage Large Rare Glow Gold Black Clear Abstract Chunky Brooch
Christian Dior Vintage Large Rare Glow Gold Black Clear Abstract Chunky Brooch

Christian Dior Vintage Large Rare Glow Gold Black Clear Abstract Chunky Brooch

By Christian Dior

Located in Wokingham, England

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Large Glow Black Clear Crystals Abstract Horn Chunky Statement Brooch, Gold Tone Very excellent condition. Maybe light scratches or colour loss, barely ...

Category

Vintage 1980s German Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Dio Vintage Rare 1961 Gold GROSSE Vivid Rose Leaf Statement Brooch
Christian Dio Vintage Rare 1961 Gold GROSSE Vivid Rose Leaf Statement Brooch

Christian Dio Vintage Rare 1961 Gold GROSSE Vivid Rose Leaf Statement Brooch

By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior

Located in Wokingham, England

Christian Dior GROSSE 1961 Vintage Unisex Sculpted 3D Vivid Rose Flower Leaf Elegant Modernist Brooch, Gold Tone Very excellent condition. Rare to find. 100% Genuine.

Category

Vintage 1960s German Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Fendi Vintage Rare Unisex Fendista Black Logo White Pearl Dangle Vine Brooch
Fendi Vintage Rare Unisex Fendista Black Logo White Pearl Dangle Vine Brooch

Fendi Vintage Rare Unisex Fendista Black Logo White Pearl Dangle Vine Brooch

By Fendi

Located in Wokingham, England

Fendi Vintage 1980s Unisex Fendista Logo Black F White Round Circle Pearl Dangle Drop Vine Rope Bar Modernist Brooch, Gold Tone Very excellent condition. Very rare to find.

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Dior Vintage Gold Rare Wing Eye Glow Crystals Openwork Chunky Brooch
Christian Dior Vintage Gold Rare Wing Eye Glow Crystals Openwork Chunky Brooch

Christian Dior Vintage Gold Rare Wing Eye Glow Crystals Openwork Chunky Brooch

By Christian Dior

Located in Wokingham, England

Christian Dior 1980s Vintage Unisex Glow Leaf Wing Eye Crystals Openwork Chunky Statement Elegant Modernist Brooch, Gold Tone Very good condition. Some light scratches, barely notic...

Category

Vintage 1980s German Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Dior Vintage GROSSE Rare Gold Brushed Trio Layer Lucky Clover Brooch
Christian Dior Vintage GROSSE Rare Gold Brushed Trio Layer Lucky Clover Brooch

Christian Dior Vintage GROSSE Rare Gold Brushed Trio Layer Lucky Clover Brooch

By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior

Located in Wokingham, England

Signed at the rear. Rare to find. Material: Gold plated metal. Size: 4.6 cm x 4.5 cm.

Category

Vintage 1970s German Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Dior Vintage 1967 Rare Red Circle Cabochon Gold Domed Openwork Brooch
Christian Dior Vintage 1967 Rare Red Circle Cabochon Gold Domed Openwork Brooch

Christian Dior Vintage 1967 Rare Red Circle Cabochon Gold Domed Openwork Brooch

By Christian Dior

Located in Wokingham, England

Very rare to find. A unique piece. 100% Genuine. This is gold plated stylised brooch, dating to the 1967.

Category

Vintage 1960s German Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Marcel Boucher Vintage Rare Large Green Emerald Crystals Leaf Bow Silver Brooch
Marcel Boucher Vintage Rare Large Green Emerald Crystals Leaf Bow Silver Brooch

Marcel Boucher Vintage Rare Large Green Emerald Crystals Leaf Bow Silver Brooch

By Marcel Boucher

Located in Wokingham, England

Marcel Boucher Vintage Unisex Large Emerald Green Rectangle Clear Circle Whole Crystals Leaf Knot Bow Ribbon Modenrist Chunky Brooch Very good condition. Not any colour loss. 100% G...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Silver Plate

Rare Gripoix Brooch with Coral and Blue Turquoise Glass Paste and Rhinestones
Rare Gripoix Brooch with Coral and Blue Turquoise Glass Paste and Rhinestones

Rare Gripoix Brooch with Coral and Blue Turquoise Glass Paste and Rhinestones

Located in London, England

The Gripoix Brooch, produced in France, features golden metal and stunning blue and coral glass paste. While unbranded, this piece dates back to the 1950s and was created in the Grip...

Category

20th Century French Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

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Rare Brooches For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a broad range of rare brooches for sale on 1stDibs. These distinct designs — crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and Silver — can elevate any look. Find a collection of 306 vintage versions or 23 modern creations for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Our inventory has long been popular, and it includes earlier versions that date to the 18th Century and newer variations that were made as recently as the 21st Century. Pieces in our collection of rare brooches made by Victorian jewelers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — are very popular. There have been many well-made iterations of these items over the years, but those made by Chanel, Hermès and Christian Lacroix are often thought to be among the most beautiful. Any of these pieces can lend versatility to your look, but Diamond versions, from our inventory of 32, are particularly popular. Today, if you’re looking for round cut rare brooches and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes cabochon and brilliant cut alternatives. There aren’t many items for men in our collection of rare brooches, as most of the options available are for women.

How Much are Rare Brooches?

Prices for rare brooches can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $100 and can go as high as $129,215, while rare brooches, on average, fetch $1,420.

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.