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Rare French Felix  Resin Pansy Clip
Rare French Felix  Resin Pansy Clip

Rare French Felix Resin Pansy Clip

By Felix

Located in New York, NY

Rare Felix Pansy clip brooch of fushia pink resin,faux pearls and fushia crystal. 3.5" high x 3

Category

Vintage 1930s French Brooches

Art Deco Mazer Fruit Salad Basket Brooch
Art Deco Mazer Fruit Salad Basket Brooch

Art Deco Mazer Fruit Salad Basket Brooch

By Mazer

Located in New York, NY

Mazer rare Art Deco brooch of pave and tricolor fruit salad stones. The openwork flower baskets

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Rhodium, Base Metal

1990s Retro Brass French Heart Brooch by Loris Azzaro
1990s Retro Brass French Heart Brooch by Loris Azzaro

1990s Retro Brass French Heart Brooch by Loris Azzaro

By Loris Azzaro

Located in Aci Castello, IT

, exuding vintage luxury. This Loris Azzaro brooch is a rare and collectible piece, ideal for lovers of

Category

Late 20th Century French Retro Brooches

Materials

Brass

Mithe Espelt Gold and Red Ceramic Brooch, circa 1950
Mithe Espelt Gold and Red Ceramic Brooch, circa 1950

Mithe Espelt Gold and Red Ceramic Brooch, circa 1950

Located in Atlanta, GA

A captivating example of French mid‑century design, this sculptural ceramic brooch is a rare and

Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Modernist Brooches

Early Maison Gripoix  Anglo Indian Peacock Brooch
Early Maison Gripoix  Anglo Indian Peacock Brooch

Early Maison Gripoix Anglo Indian Peacock Brooch

By Maison Gripoix

Located in New York, NY

Early Maison Gripoix Anglo Indian Peacock brooch. A rare 1930s Collectors piece of amythest

Category

Vintage 1930s French Anglo-Indian Brooches

Materials

Silver Plate, Bronze, Enamel, Gilt Metal

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

Rare Victorian Man in the Moon

$6,500

H 0.75 in W 1.75 in

Rare Victorian Man in the Moon

Located in New York, NY

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

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Anne and Frank Vigneri Massive Colorful Resin Brooch
Anne and Frank Vigneri Massive Colorful Resin Brooch

Anne and Frank Vigneri Massive Colorful Resin Brooch

By Anne & Frank Vigneri

Located in Atlanta, GA

Anne and Frank Vigneri designed this rare, impressive Lucite or Resin brooch in the 1990s. The

Category

1990s American Modernist Brooches

Rare Coro Comedy Tragedy Duette Clips
Rare Coro Comedy Tragedy Duette Clips

Rare Coro Comedy Tragedy Duette Clips

By Corocraft

Located in New York, NY

Rare Coro Comedy Tragedy Duette Clips from the 1940's. Gold plated with colored and crystal pastes

Category

Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Vermeil, Base Metal

Line Vautrin School Golden Honey Talosel Resin Brooch
Line Vautrin School Golden Honey Talosel Resin Brooch

Line Vautrin School Golden Honey Talosel Resin Brooch

Located in Atlanta, GA

This stunning and rare dangling brooch was made in the 1970s by one of Line Vautrin's students. The

Category

Vintage 1970s French Modernist Brooches

Faberge Antique Russian Tourmaline Enamel Diamond Gold Brooch
Faberge Antique Russian Tourmaline Enamel Diamond Gold Brooch

Faberge Antique Russian Tourmaline Enamel Diamond Gold Brooch

By Karl Fabergé

Located in Chicago, IL

Made in St. Petersburg in the 1890s The rare antique FABERGE button-shaped brooch is centered with

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Russian Victorian Brooches

Materials

Tourmaline

Antique Monkey Brooch Pendant Paste Stones Victorian Silver
Antique Monkey Brooch Pendant Paste Stones Victorian Silver

Antique Monkey Brooch Pendant Paste Stones Victorian Silver

Located in Mārupe, LV

collectible brooch is a rare find, perfect for antique jewelry enthusiasts, collectors of whimsical pieces

Category

Antique 1860s European Victorian Brooches

Materials

Silver

Miriam Haskell Micro Pearl Pave Stickpin Brooch
Miriam Haskell Micro Pearl Pave Stickpin Brooch

Miriam Haskell Micro Pearl Pave Stickpin Brooch

By Miriam Haskell

Located in New York, NY

Miriam Haskell's two part stick pin brooch. Rare and unusually long stickpin brooch of Russian Gilt

Category

Vintage 1940s American Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Fabrice Paris Pewter and Copper Massive Floral Brooch
Fabrice Paris Pewter and Copper Massive Floral Brooch

Fabrice Paris Pewter and Copper Massive Floral Brooch

By Fabrice

Located in Atlanta, GA

Fabrice, Paris designed this gorgeous floral brooch. The rare piece features a massive, polished

Category

Vintage 1980s French Modern Brooches

Materials

Copper

French 19th Century Gold Silver Hair Memory Brooch
French 19th Century Gold Silver Hair Memory Brooch

French 19th Century Gold Silver Hair Memory Brooch

Located in Poitiers, FR

Brooch in silver and 18 carats yellow gold. This rare antique memory brooch is composed of an oval

Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Brooches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Antique 3.05 Carat Diamond and Ruby Dolphin Brooch Pendant
Antique 3.05 Carat Diamond and Ruby Dolphin Brooch Pendant

Antique 3.05 Carat Diamond and Ruby Dolphin Brooch Pendant

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

faceted cut ruby, representing the eye. This stunning and rare antique diamond dolphin brooch secures

Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold

Valentino Garavani Couture Brooch Gilded Metal and Rhinestones
Valentino Garavani Couture Brooch Gilded Metal and Rhinestones

Valentino Garavani Couture Brooch Gilded Metal and Rhinestones

By Valentino

Located in Atlanta, GA

Elevate your private collection with this breathtaking Valentino Garavani couture dangling brooch—a

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Vintage Christian Dior Lapis Stylised Flower Brooch 1967
Vintage Christian Dior Lapis Stylised Flower Brooch 1967

Vintage Christian Dior Lapis Stylised Flower Brooch 1967

By Christian Dior

Located in Wilmslow, GB

treasure from the flower power era, this rare Dior brooch features stylised gold-tone petals adorned with

Category

Vintage 1960s French Brooches

1958 Vintage Grosse Gold Tone Minimalistic Design Pin Brooch
1958 Vintage Grosse Gold Tone Minimalistic Design Pin Brooch

1958 Vintage Grosse Gold Tone Minimalistic Design Pin Brooch

By Grosse

Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.

This is a rare minimalistic design vintage brooch designed by Grosse in 1958. This piece is gold

Category

Mid-20th Century German Modern Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Karl Lagerfeld KL Initial Logo in Glass Oval Brooch
Karl Lagerfeld KL Initial Logo in Glass Oval Brooch

Karl Lagerfeld KL Initial Logo in Glass Oval Brooch

By Karl Lagerfeld

Located in New York, NY

A lovely, large and rare Karl Lagerfeld carved brooch from 1980/90s. The brooch features a large

Category

Vintage 1980s French Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Jean Clement Glazed Terracotta Dove Brooch c1930s
Jean Clement Glazed Terracotta Dove Brooch c1930s

Jean Clement Glazed Terracotta Dove Brooch c1930s

By Jean Clement

Located in New York, NY

Rare glazed terracotta brooch ,of grayish white, with 24kt gold detail.Mounted on a gilt metal

Category

Vintage 1930s French Brooches

Materials

Ceramic

Rare Victorian Iridized Cut Steel Crab
Rare Victorian Iridized Cut Steel Crab

Rare Victorian Iridized Cut Steel Crab

Located in New York, NY

Incredibly contemporary looking crab brooch made of iridized cut steel. This brooch is highly

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Brooches

Materials

Steel, Cut Steel

Gianni Versace Vintage Massive Jewelled Modernist Brooch
Gianni Versace Vintage Massive Jewelled Modernist Brooch

Gianni Versace Vintage Massive Jewelled Modernist Brooch

By Gianni Versace

Located in Nice, FR

GIANNI VERSACE vintage rare massive silver toned modernist brooch with clear crystal embellishement

Category

20th Century Italian Brooches

Rare Coro Sterling Vermeil Lily Duette
Rare Coro Sterling Vermeil Lily Duette

Rare Coro Sterling Vermeil Lily Duette

By Corocraft

Located in New York, NY

Large and Rare Coro Sterling Vermeil Lily Duette from the 1940's. 2 huge emerald oval pastes with

Category

Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Rare Trifari Alfred Phillipe Sapphire Spray
Rare Trifari Alfred Phillipe Sapphire Spray

Rare Trifari Alfred Phillipe Sapphire Spray

By Alfred Philippe for Trifari

Located in New York, NY

Rare Trifari Alfred Phillipe Sapphire Spray from the 1930's. Bezel set faux sapphire stones form a

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Rhodium

Lapis Jade and Diamond Alpine Gentiana Brooch
Lapis Jade and Diamond Alpine Gentiana Brooch

Lapis Jade and Diamond Alpine Gentiana Brooch

Located in Litchfield, CT

or down. Expert hand-carving and naturalistic details make this rare hardstone brooch a stylish one

Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold

Rare Ciner Sterling Deco Paste Duette
Rare Ciner Sterling Deco Paste Duette

Rare Ciner Sterling Deco Paste Duette

By Ciner

Located in New York, NY

Rare Ciner Sterling Deco Paste Duette from the 1930's. Large in scale, beautiful quality made in

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Cartier Paris Art Deco Native American Chief Bust Brooch
Cartier Paris Art Deco Native American Chief Bust Brooch

Cartier Paris Art Deco Native American Chief Bust Brooch

By Cartier

Located in Tampa, FL

A rare Cartier Paris brooch modeled as a Native American chief’s head, crafted in 18 karat yellow

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver...

Line Vautrin School Amber Honey Talosel Resin Brooch
Line Vautrin School Amber Honey Talosel Resin Brooch

Line Vautrin School Amber Honey Talosel Resin Brooch

Located in Atlanta, GA

This stunning and rare dangling brooch was made in the 1970s by one of Line Vautrin's students. The

Category

Vintage 1970s French Modernist Brooches

Fabrice Paris Silver-Gray and Saffron Butterfly Carved Brooch
Fabrice Paris Silver-Gray and Saffron Butterfly Carved Brooch

Fabrice Paris Silver-Gray and Saffron Butterfly Carved Brooch

By Fabrice Paris

Located in Atlanta, GA

Paris. This rare fantasy-inspired artisanal resin brooch features an oversized butterfly with a textured

Category

Early 2000s French Modern Brooches

Van Cleef & Arpels 16ct Diamond 'Flame' Brooches  Platinum Circa 1955
Van Cleef & Arpels 16ct Diamond 'Flame' Brooches  Platinum Circa 1955

Van Cleef & Arpels 16ct Diamond 'Flame' Brooches Platinum Circa 1955

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

: Platinum Weight: 22.10 grams Period: 1955 This rare, matched pair of 'Flame' brooches by Van Cleef

Category

Vintage 1950s French Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique Victorian Yellow Gold Pearl and Guilloche Enamel Keepsake Brooch
Antique Victorian Yellow Gold Pearl and Guilloche Enamel Keepsake Brooch

Antique Victorian Yellow Gold Pearl and Guilloche Enamel Keepsake Brooch

Located in New York, NY

and reinforces the brooch’s period character. Rare, symbolic, and full of human history, this is a

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Cross Brooch Sterling Silver 4 mm
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Cross Brooch Sterling Silver 4 mm

Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Cross Brooch Sterling Silver 4 mm

By Mikimoto

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Rare Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Cross Brooch Sterling Silver 4 mm M379 This elegant Authentic

Category

1990s Japanese Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Sterling Silver

French Turquoise and Diamond Grasshopper Brooch in Yellow Gold
French Turquoise and Diamond Grasshopper Brooch in Yellow Gold

French Turquoise and Diamond Grasshopper Brooch in Yellow Gold

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

. This stunning and rare antique gold brooch has been crafted in 14k yellow gold. The brooch has been

Category

Antique 1830s French Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Schöffel Powder Blue Crystal Droplet Brooch 1950s
Vintage Schöffel Powder Blue Crystal Droplet Brooch 1950s

Vintage Schöffel Powder Blue Crystal Droplet Brooch 1950s

Located in Wilmslow, GB

A timeless Vintage Schöffel Crystal Brooch. An ultra rare find and a seriously divine colour

Category

Vintage 1950s Brooches

18K Cartier Ruby and Diamond Cartier Nautial Club Flag Brooch
18K Cartier Ruby and Diamond Cartier Nautial Club Flag Brooch

18K Cartier Ruby and Diamond Cartier Nautial Club Flag Brooch

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

A pennant of elegance caught in motion. This rare Cartier brooch transforms the language of

Category

Mid-20th Century French Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

1940s French Green Enamel & Ruby Rhinestone Leaf Branch Brooch
1940s French Green Enamel & Ruby Rhinestone Leaf Branch Brooch

1940s French Green Enamel & Ruby Rhinestone Leaf Branch Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Of exceptional craftsmanship, this rare vintage French brooch is designed as three overlapping

Category

Vintage 1940s French Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Enamel, Base Metal

Superb Brooch Micro Mosaic in a Heavy Gold Frame
Superb Brooch Micro Mosaic in a Heavy Gold Frame

Superb Brooch Micro Mosaic in a Heavy Gold Frame

Located in Litchfield, CT

Circa 1830-40s, 18k, Italy. This rare and early micro mosaic brooch features spectacular detail

Category

Antique 1830s Italian Brooches

Materials

Onyx, 18k Gold

James Barker Mabe Pearl Peridot Diamond Gold Brooch
James Barker Mabe Pearl Peridot Diamond Gold Brooch

James Barker Mabe Pearl Peridot Diamond Gold Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Stunningly Beautiful & Very Rare The Brooch is by James Barker. The brooch is 18K 22K Yellow

Category

20th Century American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Peridot, 18k Gold, 22k ...

Antique Diamond and Pearl Platinum Brooch and Earrings Set
Antique Diamond and Pearl Platinum Brooch and Earrings Set

Antique Diamond and Pearl Platinum Brooch and Earrings Set

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

brooch and earrings set reflect t of the Edwardian era, making it a rare and valuable find. This brooch

Category

Antique Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Platinum

Countess Cis Monumental Angel Fish Brooch, France 1950s
Countess Cis Monumental Angel Fish Brooch, France 1950s

Countess Cis Monumental Angel Fish Brooch, France 1950s

By Countess Cis Zoltowska

Located in New York, NY

A rare Countess Cis figural brooch in the form of a large angel fish handset with a myriad of

Category

Vintage 1950s French Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

c.1950s SEAMAN SCHEPPS Yellow Gold Pin Brooch
c.1950s SEAMAN SCHEPPS Yellow Gold Pin Brooch

c.1950s SEAMAN SCHEPPS Yellow Gold Pin Brooch

By Seaman Schepps

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Rare and special brooch created by Seaman Schepps in the 1950s. Inspired by Asian motifs. It is

Category

Vintage 1950s American Brooches

Materials

Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Lanvin Paris Silvered Metal and Enamel Jeweled Turtle Brooch
Lanvin Paris Silvered Metal and Enamel Jeweled Turtle Brooch

Lanvin Paris Silvered Metal and Enamel Jeweled Turtle Brooch

By Lanvin Paris

Located in Atlanta, GA

This rare Lanvin Paris brooch features a turtle with silvered metal framing, topped with yellow

Category

Vintage 1980s French Modern Brooches

Materials

Enamel

French 19th Century Natural Pearl Agate Cameo Dress Brooches
French 19th Century Natural Pearl Agate Cameo Dress Brooches

French 19th Century Natural Pearl Agate Cameo Dress Brooches

Located in Poitiers, FR

Pair of brooches in 18 karat yellow gold. Dress brooches, these rare antique jewels were worn in

Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Brooches

Materials

Agate, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Bird in Shoe Brooch of 18k Gold, Circa 1880
Victorian Bird in Shoe Brooch of 18k Gold, Circa 1880

Victorian Bird in Shoe Brooch of 18k Gold, Circa 1880

Located in Lewisburg, PA

A charming and whimsical antique brooch (circa 1880), crafted in 18k bloomed gold and designed in

Category

Antique 1880s Victorian Brooches

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold

Belperron Art Deco Gold Platinum Diamond Fibula Brooch
Belperron Art Deco Gold Platinum Diamond Fibula Brooch

Belperron Art Deco Gold Platinum Diamond Fibula Brooch

By Suzanne Belperron

Located in New York, NY

Inspired by an ancient motif, this "fibula" brooch is a rare example of an Art Deco jewel by

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Gold

Kaso Silver Mirror Effect Ice Cube Acrylic Asymmetric Brooch
Kaso Silver Mirror Effect Ice Cube Acrylic Asymmetric Brooch

Kaso Silver Mirror Effect Ice Cube Acrylic Asymmetric Brooch

By Harriet Bauknight for KASO

Located in Atlanta, GA

Harriet Bauknight for Kaso designed this stunning oversized lucite or Acrylic resin brooch. The

Category

Vintage 1980s American Modernist Brooches

Chanel Rare Vintage Gold Plated CC Cross Pins
Chanel Rare Vintage Gold Plated CC Cross Pins

Chanel Rare Vintage Gold Plated CC Cross Pins

By Chanel

Located in Pasadena, CA

Chanel Rare Vintage Gold Plated CC Cross Pins *Marked 03 *Made in France *Comes with the original

Category

2010s French Artisan Brooches

Antique Victorian Hand Brooch of 14k Gold, Circa 1860
Antique Victorian Hand Brooch of 14k Gold, Circa 1860

Antique Victorian Hand Brooch of 14k Gold, Circa 1860

Located in Lewisburg, PA

This rare Victorian era brooch (circa 1860) presents an exquisitely detailed hand motif, sculpted

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

14k Gold, Enamel

Chaumet Vintage 18k Gold Coral Diamond Brooches Pair Corallium Rubrum
Chaumet Vintage 18k Gold Coral Diamond Brooches Pair Corallium Rubrum

Chaumet Vintage 18k Gold Coral Diamond Brooches Pair Corallium Rubrum

By Chaumet

Located in Monaco, MC

have become increasingly rare and collectible. These Chaumet brooches represent not only exceptional

Category

Vintage 1950s French Retro Brooches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Designer E Pearl Signed Vintage Enamel Vintage Frog Brooch Pin
Designer E Pearl Signed Vintage Enamel Vintage Frog Brooch Pin

Designer E Pearl Signed Vintage Enamel Vintage Frog Brooch Pin

Located in Montreal, QC

Simply Beautiful! Rare Designer Signed Vintage Brooch Pin by E PEARL. Featuring a Green Enamel Frog

Category

Late 20th Century Modernist Brooches

Materials

Enamel

Isadora Duncan Dancer Woman Goddess Cameo Brooch 18K Gold Dancing Antique
Isadora Duncan Dancer Woman Goddess Cameo Brooch 18K Gold Dancing Antique

Isadora Duncan Dancer Woman Goddess Cameo Brooch 18K Gold Dancing Antique

Located in New York, NY

extraordinary beauty and the imagery is very rare. The dramatic brooch is 1 7/8 inches tall. The image of the

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage 14K Rose Gold Starburst Botanical Brooch with Drop Spheres
Vintage 14K Rose Gold Starburst Botanical Brooch with Drop Spheres

Vintage 14K Rose Gold Starburst Botanical Brooch with Drop Spheres

Located in Miami, FL

layered with contemporary pieces for a curated look. A rare vintage rose-gold statement brooch with both

Category

Vintage 1960s Brooches

Materials

14k Gold, Rose Gold

Rare Marcel Boucher Art Deco Pave Lily
Rare Marcel Boucher Art Deco Pave Lily

Rare Marcel Boucher Art Deco Pave Lily

By Marcel Boucher

Located in New York, NY

Rare and Massive Marcel Boucher Art Deco Pave Lily from the 1930's. High rhodium finish with pave

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Rhodium

Tapio Wirkkala 18ct Gold Kinetic Brooch 'Aurinko', Modernist Finland
Tapio Wirkkala 18ct Gold Kinetic Brooch 'Aurinko', Modernist Finland

Tapio Wirkkala 18ct Gold Kinetic Brooch 'Aurinko', Modernist Finland

By Tapio Wirkkala

Located in Bruxelles, BE

Rare kinetic 18 ct gold brooch. "Aurinko" (Sun) in the form of a stylized sun with moving rays

Category

Vintage 1980s Finnish Modernist Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Rubies Diamonds Coral 14 Karat Yellow Gold Fly Brooch
Rubies Diamonds Coral 14 Karat Yellow Gold Fly Brooch

Rubies Diamonds Coral 14 Karat Yellow Gold Fly Brooch

Located in Marcianise, IT

addition to any fine jewelry collection, this brooch is a rare find that effortlessly blends character

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Artisan Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Fabrice Paris Copper and Brass Water Lily Floral Brooch
Fabrice Paris Copper and Brass Water Lily Floral Brooch

Fabrice Paris Copper and Brass Water Lily Floral Brooch

By Fabrice

Located in Atlanta, GA

Fabrice, Paris, designed this fabulous floral brooch. The rare piece features an oversized brass

Category

Vintage 1980s French Modern Brooches

Materials

Brass, Copper

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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.