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ART NOUVEAU 1900 Edwardian Enameled Flowers Brooch In 18Kt Gold With Diamond
ART NOUVEAU 1900 Edwardian Enameled Flowers Brooch In 18Kt Gold With Diamond

ART NOUVEAU 1900 Edwardian Enameled Flowers Brooch In 18Kt Gold With Diamond

$1,820Sale Price|20% Off

W 0.69 in D 0.31 in L 1.69 in

ART NOUVEAU 1900 Edwardian Enameled Flowers Brooch In 18Kt Gold With Diamond

Located in Miami, FL

the 1900-1910. This rare beautiful pendant brooch is very unusual due the size and the multiple

Category

Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 14k Gold

Art Deco Sterling Silver and Copper Dove Bird Brooch by Coro, 1930s
Art Deco Sterling Silver and Copper Dove Bird Brooch by Coro, 1930s

Art Deco Sterling Silver and Copper Dove Bird Brooch by Coro, 1930s

By Coro

Located in Chesterland, OH

-1940s era, this brooch is a rare find that is even more stunning in person. Crafted with hollow

Category

Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Silver, Copper

Pair Japan Shakudo Sea Dragon Samurai Warrior Lily Pad Brooches Gold Victorian
Pair Japan Shakudo Sea Dragon Samurai Warrior Lily Pad Brooches Gold Victorian

Pair Japan Shakudo Sea Dragon Samurai Warrior Lily Pad Brooches Gold Victorian

Located in New York, NY

This is a very rare pair of Antique Victorian Shakudo Brooch Pins from Japan depicting a Samurai

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Aesthetic Movement Brooches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Mixed Metal, Shakudo

Coro c.1942 Queen Bees Enamel and Gold Plated Sterling Vintage Duette Brooch
Coro c.1942 Queen Bees Enamel and Gold Plated Sterling Vintage Duette Brooch

Coro c.1942 Queen Bees Enamel and Gold Plated Sterling Vintage Duette Brooch

By Coro

Located in Skelmersdale, GB

This wonderful and rare Duette clip brooch was designed by Adolph Katz for Coro in c.1942

Category

Vintage 1940s American Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Antique Art Deco Platinum 18K Old European Diamond Carved Jade Pearl Leaf Brooch
Antique Art Deco Platinum 18K Old European Diamond Carved Jade Pearl Leaf Brooch

Antique Art Deco Platinum 18K Old European Diamond Carved Jade Pearl Leaf Brooch

Located in Winter Springs, FL

A rare original Art Deco brooch, masterfully designed with carved jade leaves, natural pearls, and

Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Pearl, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Chanel Rare Gold CC Moon Star Black Crystal 3 Pins
Chanel Rare Gold CC Moon Star Black Crystal 3 Pins

Chanel Rare Gold CC Moon Star Black Crystal 3 Pins

By Chanel

Located in Pasadena, CA

Chanel Rare Gold CC Moon Star Black Crystal 3 Pins *Marked 08 *Made in Italy *Comes with original

Category

Early 2000s Italian Artisan Brooches

Chanel Rare Gold CC Moon Star Black Crystal 3 Pins
Chanel Rare Gold CC Moon Star Black Crystal 3 Pins

Chanel Rare Gold CC Moon Star Black Crystal 3 Pins

By Chanel

Located in Pasadena, CA

Chanel Rare Gold CC Moon Star Black Crystal 3 Pins *Marked 08 *Made in Italy *Comes with original

Category

Early 2000s Italian Artisan Brooches

Emilio Jewelry Gia Certified 41.00 Carat Natural Fancy Color Diamond Brooch
Emilio Jewelry Gia Certified 41.00 Carat Natural Fancy Color Diamond Brooch

Emilio Jewelry Gia Certified 41.00 Carat Natural Fancy Color Diamond Brooch

By Emilio!

Located in New York, NY

very special and rare butterfly brooch hand made by Emilio Artisans, specializing in bringing out the

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Pink Diamond

Devil Stickpin Red Ruby Eyes 14 Karat Gold Antique Victorian Rare
Devil Stickpin Red Ruby Eyes 14 Karat Gold Antique Victorian Rare

Devil Stickpin Red Ruby Eyes 14 Karat Gold Antique Victorian Rare

Located in New York, NY

This is a wonderful and very rare antique Victorian - Art Deco Devil stickpin in 14 Karat Gold with

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Miriam Moss Art Pottery Horse Brooch Pin Mid-Century Modern California Art
Miriam Moss Art Pottery Horse Brooch Pin Mid-Century Modern California Art

Miriam Moss Art Pottery Horse Brooch Pin Mid-Century Modern California Art

Located in New York, NY

THIS IS A WONDERFUL RETRO MID-CENTURY MODERN ART POTTERY BROOCH BY THE CALIFORNIA MID-CENTURY

Category

Mid-20th Century American Modernist Brooches

Tiffany & Co. Old Mine Diamond Enamel Flower Lily Brooch Pin 1900 Antique Gold
Tiffany & Co. Old Mine Diamond Enamel Flower Lily Brooch Pin 1900 Antique Gold

Tiffany & Co. Old Mine Diamond Enamel Flower Lily Brooch Pin 1900 Antique Gold

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

beauty. The brooch dates to circa 1890 - 1920. The brooch is a rare early Tiffany & Co. jewel. The

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

A Rare Alexis Falize Antique Gold and Cloisonné Enamel Locket, Circa 1867
A Rare Alexis Falize Antique Gold and Cloisonné Enamel Locket, Circa 1867

A Rare Alexis Falize Antique Gold and Cloisonné Enamel Locket, Circa 1867

By Falize

Located in Long Island City, NY

A Rare Alexis Falize Antique Gold and Cloisonné Enamel Locket, Circa 1867 This exquisite oval

Category

Antique 19th Century French Brooches

Materials

Gold, Enamel

Antique Edwardian 5 Carat Australian Black Opal Brooch Pendant Yellow Gold 1900s
Antique Edwardian 5 Carat Australian Black Opal Brooch Pendant Yellow Gold 1900s

Antique Edwardian 5 Carat Australian Black Opal Brooch Pendant Yellow Gold 1900s

Located in Lisbon, PT

silversmiths Butt & Co. Ltd. This bar brooch features a rare natural and solid precious black opal which

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Murrle Bennett & Co., Arts & Crafts Silver Brooch with Opal, U.K., circa 1900
Murrle Bennett & Co., Arts & Crafts Silver Brooch with Opal, U.K., circa 1900

Murrle Bennett & Co., Arts & Crafts Silver Brooch with Opal, U.K., circa 1900

By Murrle Bennett & Co.

Located in Chatham, CA

MURRLE BENNETT & CO. - Rare Arts & Crafts fine silver brooch - hand hammered finish with rivet

Category

Early 20th Century British Arts and Crafts Brooches

Materials

Opal, Silver, Britannia Standard Silver

Raymond Yard 1935 Art Deco Brooch In Platinum With 4.82 Ctw Rubies Diamonds
Raymond Yard 1935 Art Deco Brooch In Platinum With 4.82 Ctw Rubies Diamonds

Raymond Yard 1935 Art Deco Brooch In Platinum With 4.82 Ctw Rubies Diamonds

By Raymond C. Yard

Located in Miami, FL

An art deco brooch designed by Raymond C. Yard. Fantastic circular brooch, created in America

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Art Nouveau 1900 Edwardian Enamel Orchid Flower Brooch in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Art Nouveau 1900 Edwardian Enamel Orchid Flower Brooch in 14 Karat Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau 1900 Edwardian Enamel Orchid Flower Brooch in 14 Karat Yellow Gold

$3,188Sale Price|20% Off

W 1.14 in D 0.32 in L 1.18 in

Art Nouveau 1900 Edwardian Enamel Orchid Flower Brooch in 14 Karat Yellow Gold

Located in Miami, FL

Edwardian art nouveau enamel Orchid brooch. An exceptional three-dimensional piece, created in

Category

Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Classic, Historic and Rare Zuni Rainbow Dancer Pin by Merle Edaakie
Classic, Historic and Rare Zuni Rainbow Dancer Pin by Merle Edaakie

Classic, Historic and Rare Zuni Rainbow Dancer Pin by Merle Edaakie

Located in Los Angeles, CA

C.G. Wallace collection. I am the third owner of this rare and amazing 10-piece collection, which

Category

Mid-20th Century American Native American Brooches

Materials

Turquoise, Other, Sterling Silver

Oscar de la Renta Pink Resin & Green Enamel Flower Brooch with Black Crystals
Oscar de la Renta Pink Resin & Green Enamel Flower Brooch with Black Crystals

Oscar de la Renta Pink Resin & Green Enamel Flower Brooch with Black Crystals

By Oscar De La Renta

Located in Milford, DE

Blooming beauty! A charming brooch from a rare Oscar de la Renta floral collection. The flowers

Category

1990s American Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Gold Plate

Rare Art Deco 7.5 Carat Natural Old Euro and Baguette Diamond Platinum Brooche
Rare Art Deco 7.5 Carat Natural Old Euro and Baguette Diamond Platinum Brooche

Rare Art Deco 7.5 Carat Natural Old Euro and Baguette Diamond Platinum Brooche

Located in Los Angeles, CA

. The diamonds are mostly graded as approximately G-I in color and I-VS in clarity.  The brooch

Category

Vintage 1940s European Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Two Plique-a-Jour Enamel Ruby Butterfly Brooches 18 Karat Gold Moveable Wings
Two Plique-a-Jour Enamel Ruby Butterfly Brooches 18 Karat Gold Moveable Wings

Two Plique-a-Jour Enamel Ruby Butterfly Brooches 18 Karat Gold Moveable Wings

Located in New York, NY

This is a wonderful and rare pair of Brooches in the form of a Butterfly in 18 Karat Yellow Gold

Category

20th Century Spanish Retro Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Classic and Rare Matched Pair of Zuni Rainbow Dancer Pins by Merle Edaakie
Classic and Rare Matched Pair of Zuni Rainbow Dancer Pins by Merle Edaakie

Classic and Rare Matched Pair of Zuni Rainbow Dancer Pins by Merle Edaakie

Located in Los Angeles, CA

set in Sterling Silver. This rare and classic matching pair of Rainbow Dancer Design Pins was made by

Category

Mid-20th Century American Native American Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Very rare art deco belt buckle 1930s/40s France, fully set with rhinestones
Very rare art deco belt buckle 1930s/40s France, fully set with rhinestones

Very rare art deco belt buckle 1930s/40s France, fully set with rhinestones

Located in Stuttgart, DE

About Art deco paste belt buckle fully set with small clear rhinestones and green and blue baguette rhinestones. Measurement; Wide: 2,76 inches (7 cm) Hight: 3.54 inches (9 cm) ...

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Other

Classic and Rare Small Matched Pair of Zuni Rainbow Dancer Pins by Merle Edaakie
Classic and Rare Small Matched Pair of Zuni Rainbow Dancer Pins by Merle Edaakie

Classic and Rare Small Matched Pair of Zuni Rainbow Dancer Pins by Merle Edaakie

Located in Los Angeles, CA

set in Sterling Silver. This rare and classic matching pair of small Rainbow Dancer Design Pins was

Category

Mid-20th Century American Native American Brooches

Materials

Turquoise, Other, Sterling Silver

Lu Chinese God of Wealth Carved Coral Sapphire Ruby Diamond Gold Pendant Pin
Lu Chinese God of Wealth Carved Coral Sapphire Ruby Diamond Gold Pendant Pin

Lu Chinese God of Wealth Carved Coral Sapphire Ruby Diamond Gold Pendant Pin

Located in New York, NY

This rare hand-crafted enhancer brooch features a natural red coral cameo of a Lu, Chinese God of

Category

Vintage 1970s British Brooches

Materials

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

Massive Eisenberg Gilt Retro Rose
Massive Eisenberg Gilt Retro Rose

Massive Eisenberg Gilt Retro Rose

By Eisenberg Originals

Located in New York, NY

Massive, Rare Eisenberg Gilt Retro Rose brooch from the 1940's. Huge scale of a realistic gilt rose

Category

Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Amazing Trifari Alfred Phillipe Deco Angel Fish Clip
Amazing Trifari Alfred Phillipe Deco Angel Fish Clip

Amazing Trifari Alfred Phillipe Deco Angel Fish Clip

By Alfred Philippe for Trifari

Located in New York, NY

. High rhodium finish with elaborate pave work with ombre yellow enamel and large blue cab eye. Very rare

Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Rhodium

Art Deco Pennino Magenta Paste Tree
Art Deco Pennino Magenta Paste Tree

Art Deco Pennino Magenta Paste Tree

By Pennino Jewelry

Located in New York, NY

Rare Pennino Magenta Paste Clip brooch of oval collet set stones which forms the leaves in the tree

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Rhodium

Cameo of Chief Billy Bowlegs
Cameo of Chief Billy Bowlegs

Cameo of Chief Billy Bowlegs

$34,500

H 1.63 in W 1.32 in

Cameo of Chief Billy Bowlegs

Located in New Orleans, LA

known as Holata Micco, or "Alligator Chief"), is represented in this exceptionally rare cameo brooch. He

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century American Anglo-Indian Brooches

French Renaissance Revival "Holbeinesque" Demi-Parure
French Renaissance Revival "Holbeinesque" Demi-Parure

French Renaissance Revival "Holbeinesque" Demi-Parure

Located in New York, NY

consists of a day/night girandole pendant earrings and a brooch, both composed of garnets, emeralds

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Holbeinesque Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Marcel Boucher Enamel 1940s Spray
Marcel Boucher Enamel 1940s Spray

Marcel Boucher Enamel 1940s Spray

$6,850

H 3.75 in W 2.75 in

Marcel Boucher Enamel 1940s Spray

By Marcel Boucher

Located in New York, NY

Rare Unsigned Marcel Boucher Spray brooch dating from the late 1930's-40s. Signature pearlized

Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Enamel, Gilt Metal

Victorian Carved Moonstone and Diamond Angel
Victorian Carved Moonstone and Diamond Angel

Victorian Carved Moonstone and Diamond Angel

Located in Riverdale, NY

Wonderful and rare carved moonstone cherub brooch from the late Victorian era. Intricately carved

Category

Antique 1890s British Late Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, 15k Gold, Silver

Elegant 17th-Century Spanish Brooch in Gilt Metal
Elegant 17th-Century Spanish Brooch in Gilt Metal

Elegant 17th-Century Spanish Brooch in Gilt Metal

Located in Madrid, ES

Material: Gilt metal Condition: Excellent Dimensions: 6 x 4 x 1 cm This rare brooch is a perfect addition

Category

Antique 17th Century Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Brass

Chanel Iconic Gold Plated CC Logo Brooch with Tassel *RARE* 1993
Chanel Iconic Gold Plated CC Logo Brooch with Tassel *RARE* 1993

Chanel Iconic Gold Plated CC Logo Brooch with Tassel *RARE* 1993

By Chanel Boutique, Chanel

Located in Kingston, NY

: Authentic 1993 Chanel piece, made in France, with original box included. This rare brooch is a timeless

Category

1990s French Accessories

A Rare Bezalel Silver, Enamel, and Filigree Brooch, Israel, 1950s
A Rare Bezalel Silver, Enamel, and Filigree Brooch, Israel, 1950s

A Rare Bezalel Silver, Enamel, and Filigree Brooch, Israel, 1950s

Located in New York, NY

This exquisite and rare brooch, crafted by the Bezalel School in Jerusalem during the 1950s, is a

Category

Mid-20th Century Israeli Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Victorian 1.80 CT Diamond Natural Pearls Winged Heart Brooch/Pendant
Victorian 1.80 CT Diamond Natural Pearls Winged Heart Brooch/Pendant

Victorian 1.80 CT Diamond Natural Pearls Winged Heart Brooch/Pendant

Located in Napoli, IT

romantic theme of this rare brooch/ pendant featuring a sweet heart with flying wings in the midst all

Category

Antique 1880s European Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, 15k Gold, Silver

French 1940s Rubies Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Brooch Watch
French 1940s Rubies Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Brooch Watch

French 1940s Rubies Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Brooch Watch

Located in Poitiers, FR

opinion : This rare brooch-watch is a testament to its era. Note : All our watches have been cleaned and

Category

Vintage 1940s French Retro Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rare 18 Karat Gold Enamel Georges Braque Sculpture Brooch
Rare 18 Karat Gold Enamel Georges Braque Sculpture Brooch

Rare 18 Karat Gold Enamel Georges Braque Sculpture Brooch

By Georges Braque

Located in Surfside, FL

designed by Georges Braque, a rare 18ct gold textured brooch from 1963, a bird flying right against clouds

Category

1960s Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Gold, Enamel

Georgian Rare Rose Cut Diamond 18 KT Brooch Pendant
Georgian Rare Rose Cut Diamond 18 KT Brooch Pendant

Georgian Rare Rose Cut Diamond 18 KT Brooch Pendant

Located in Napoli, IT

This Georgain era brooch pendant is 1790 ca 18 Kt solid gold topped by silver Typical flower and

Category

Antique 1790s European Georgian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Victorian rare 18 KT Split Pearl Necklace and Brooch Pendant
Victorian rare 18 KT Split Pearl Necklace and Brooch Pendant

Victorian rare 18 KT Split Pearl Necklace and Brooch Pendant

Located in Napoli, IT

brooch, the necklace formed of a single row of square and floral links set with pearls, the brooch

Category

Antique 1840s European Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold

Rare Polia Pillin Cubist Picasso-Esque Hand-Painted Ceramic Brooch - Art Jewelry
Rare Polia Pillin Cubist Picasso-Esque Hand-Painted Ceramic Brooch - Art Jewelry

Rare Polia Pillin Cubist Picasso-Esque Hand-Painted Ceramic Brooch - Art Jewelry

By Polia Pillin, Pablo Picasso

Located in St. Louis, MO

A rare Polia Pillin (1909–1992) hand-painted biomorphic form ceramic brooch / art jewelry. She was

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Ceramic

Rare Vintage Cartier Panther Diamond Brooch Bracelet Jewelry Silk Scarf Pillow
Rare Vintage Cartier Panther Diamond Brooch Bracelet Jewelry Silk Scarf Pillow

Rare Vintage Cartier Panther Diamond Brooch Bracelet Jewelry Silk Scarf Pillow

By Cartier

Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland

. Thank-you for looking. Title: Rare Vintage Cartier Panther Diamond Brooch Bracelet Jewelry Silk Scarf

Category

20th Century French Art Deco Textiles

Materials

Linen, Silk

Mary Honanie Agate Pendant Brooch 14K Gold Native American Indian Rare Necklace
Mary Honanie Agate Pendant Brooch 14K Gold Native American Indian Rare Necklace

Mary Honanie Agate Pendant Brooch 14K Gold Native American Indian Rare Necklace

Located in New York, NY

This is a stunning and very rare Native American pendant or brooch signed M. Honanie in 14K Gold

Category

20th Century American Native American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

Rare 18th Century Georgian Diamond Gold, Silver Scarlet Pimpernel Pendant Brooch
Rare 18th Century Georgian Diamond Gold, Silver Scarlet Pimpernel Pendant Brooch

Rare 18th Century Georgian Diamond Gold, Silver Scarlet Pimpernel Pendant Brooch

Located in New York, NY

transformable pendant brooch of the Scarlet Pimpernel, a flower synonymous of England, chivalry, romance

Category

Antique 18th Century British Georgian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Silver

Rare Vintage Chanel Figural Coco Chanel Brooch in Gold-Tone Metal, Paris, 1980s
Rare Vintage Chanel Figural Coco Chanel Brooch in Gold-Tone Metal, Paris, 1980s

Rare Vintage Chanel Figural Coco Chanel Brooch in Gold-Tone Metal, Paris, 1980s

By Chanel

Located in San Diego, CA

An exceptionally rare and evocative vintage Chanel figural brooch, depicting a stylized female

Category

Late 20th Century French Hollywood Regency Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Gold Plate

Victorian Coral Flower Pendant Brooch Hand Carved Circa 1880 Gold Rare Necklace
Victorian Coral Flower Pendant Brooch Hand Carved Circa 1880 Gold Rare Necklace

Victorian Coral Flower Pendant Brooch Hand Carved Circa 1880 Gold Rare Necklace

Located in New York, NY

This is a stunning antique Victorian Pendant Brooch Pin of hand carved Coral with a bouquet of

Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Gold, Silver

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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.