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Vintage Multi-Color Rhinestone Brooch - Unsigned - Circa 1950's
Vintage Multi-Color Rhinestone Brooch - Unsigned - Circa 1950's

Vintage Multi-Color Rhinestone Brooch - Unsigned - Circa 1950's

Located in Chatham, CA

Vintage gold tone brooch set with various shapes, sizes and colors of rhinestones - original hinged pin to the back - unsigned - circa 1950's.

Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Brooches

Vintage Warner Rhinestone Brooch, Pear & Round Design, Circa 1960s
Vintage Warner Rhinestone Brooch, Pear & Round Design, Circa 1960s

Vintage Warner Rhinestone Brooch, Pear & Round Design, Circa 1960s

By Warner

Located in New York, NY

Vintage Warner Rhinestone Pear and Round Brooch Circa 1960s. A beautiful brooch that is midsized.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Modern Brooches

Materials

Mixed Metal

Vintage Boucher Jelly Belly leaves enamel rhinestones brooch, 1980s
Vintage Boucher Jelly Belly leaves enamel rhinestones brooch, 1980s

Vintage Boucher Jelly Belly leaves enamel rhinestones brooch, 1980s

By Boucher Jewelers

Located in New York, NY

Vintage Jelly Belly brooch by Boucher. Features enamel leaves on lucite core.

Category

Vintage 1980s American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Enamel

Vogue Bijoux Gold Plated Black Enamel and Rhinestone Brooch 1980s
Vogue Bijoux Gold Plated Black Enamel and Rhinestone Brooch 1980s

Vogue Bijoux Gold Plated Black Enamel and Rhinestone Brooch 1980s

By Vogue Bijoux

Located in London, GB

Fabulous Vogue Bijoux gold plated brooch featuring black enamel and clear rhinestones, with four accent square red rhinestones.

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate, Enamel

Mid-20th Century Amber Glass Marquise and Pyramid Rhinestone Brooch
Mid-20th Century Amber Glass Marquise and Pyramid Rhinestone Brooch

Mid-20th Century Amber Glass Marquise and Pyramid Rhinestone Brooch

Located in Milford, DE

Featuring a radial design, the brooch is set with four large pyramid-cut amber glass stones that fan outward, accented by four marquise-shaped iridescent rhinestones and a central ro...

Category

Late 20th Century American Artisan Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Amber

Vintage MADE IN AUSTRIA signed gold tone aurora rhinestone brooch
Vintage MADE IN AUSTRIA signed gold tone aurora rhinestone brooch

Vintage MADE IN AUSTRIA signed gold tone aurora rhinestone brooch

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • signed MADE IN AUSTRIA • gold tone with rhinestones • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku...

Category

Vintage 1970s Austrian Brooches

Rudolph Lucke & Co Late 1950s German Kaufbeuren Vintage Rhinestone Brooch
Rudolph Lucke & Co Late 1950s German Kaufbeuren Vintage Rhinestone Brooch

Rudolph Lucke & Co Late 1950s German Kaufbeuren Vintage Rhinestone Brooch

Located in Skelmersdale, GB

This rhodium plated metal brooch features a large crescent design. It is detailed with pear cut, oval cut, marquise cut and brilliant cut rhinestones.

Category

Vintage 1950s German Brooches

HARGO CREATIONS Maltese Cross Enamel & Crystal Rhinestone Brooch, 1960's
HARGO CREATIONS Maltese Cross Enamel & Crystal Rhinestone Brooch, 1960's

HARGO CREATIONS Maltese Cross Enamel & Crystal Rhinestone Brooch, 1960's

By Hargo Creations

Located in Atlanta, GA

1960's Hargo Creations Maltese Cross brooch designed in gold metal embellished with enamel and crystal faceted rhinestones.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Renaissance Revival Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Enamel, Gilt Metal

JULIANA DELIZZA ELSTER vintage massive silver tone blue rhinestones brooch
JULIANA DELIZZA ELSTER vintage massive silver tone blue rhinestones brooch

JULIANA DELIZZA ELSTER vintage massive silver tone blue rhinestones brooch

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • unsigned JULIANA DE LIZZA ELSTER • silver tone with glass stones • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal sig...

Category

20th Century Brooches

Boucher Huge "Movable" Gilded Silver with Multi-Size Rhinestone Brooch
Boucher Huge "Movable" Gilded Silver with Multi-Size Rhinestone Brooch

Boucher Huge "Movable" Gilded Silver with Multi-Size Rhinestone Brooch

By Marcel Boucher

Located in New York, NY

Boucher's signature brooch is wonderfully detailed with multi-sized rhinestones set in gilded silver hardware.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Brooches

Blue cocktail dress with rhinestone brooch on the bust THIERRY MUGLER
Blue cocktail dress with rhinestone brooch on the bust THIERRY MUGLER

Blue cocktail dress with rhinestone brooch on the bust THIERRY MUGLER

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Blue cocktail dress with rhinestone brooch on the bust. The fabric composition has been cut , the main fabric is probably polyester and the lining probably rayon or acetate.

Category

1990s French Cocktail Dresses

Vintage 1950's Schiaparelli Lava Rock and iridescent rhinestone brooch orange
Vintage 1950's Schiaparelli Lava Rock and iridescent rhinestone brooch orange

Vintage 1950's Schiaparelli Lava Rock and iridescent rhinestone brooch orange

By Elsa Schiaparelli

Located in Nashville, TN

This breathtaking 1950's Schiaparelli brooch, in the most breathtaking shades of iridescent orange and pink rhinestones, set against iridescent orange lava rocks, is a rare piece to ...

Category

Vintage 1950s Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Mixed Metal

Vintage Clear Rhinestone Brooch with Cascading Crystal Dangles in Silver, Deco
Vintage Clear Rhinestone Brooch with Cascading Crystal Dangles in Silver, Deco

Vintage Clear Rhinestone Brooch with Cascading Crystal Dangles in Silver, Deco

Located in Milford, DE

This exquisite vintage brooch features a stunning teardrop-shaped design encrusted with bright rhinestones, creating a dazzling display!

Category

20th Century American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Crystal

Huge Multi-Color Gold Tone Hardware Accented with Multi Rhinestones Brooch

Huge Multi-Color Gold Tone Hardware Accented with Multi Rhinestones Brooch

Located in New York, NY

This huge brooch with the combination of gold tone hardware accented with multi-colors and sizes of rhinestones into a floral brooch measures 4 3/8" in height and 1 1/2&qu...

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Vintage 1950s American Brooches

Detailed 925 Filigree with Mother-of-Pearl and Rhinestone Brooch/Pendant
Detailed 925 Filigree with Mother-of-Pearl and Rhinestone Brooch/Pendant

Detailed 925 Filigree with Mother-of-Pearl and Rhinestone Brooch/Pendant

Located in New York, NY

This wonderfully detailed cameo set in filigree 925 is accented with mother-of-pearl and rhinestones set around this wonderfully detailed cameo.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Brooches

Topaz Juliana Rhinestone Brooch With Heart Scrolls By DeLizza & Elster, 1960s
Topaz Juliana Rhinestone Brooch With Heart Scrolls By DeLizza & Elster, 1960s

Topaz Juliana Rhinestone Brooch With Heart Scrolls By DeLizza & Elster, 1960s

By Delizza & Elster

Located in McKinney, TX

- Vintage item - 2.5" x 2.5" - Gold plated - Topaz-colored glass cabochons - Amber-colored glass cabochons - Aurora Borealis crystal rhinestone accents - Heart scroll details ...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Modern Brooches

Christian Dior by John Galliano S/S 2004 clear crystal rhinestone brooch
Christian Dior by John Galliano S/S 2004 clear crystal rhinestone brooch

Christian Dior by John Galliano S/S 2004 clear crystal rhinestone brooch

By Christian Dior

Located in PARIS, FR

Rare Christian Dior by John Galliano Spring Summer 2004 « Marlène Dietrich » collection oversized clear crystal rhinestone insignia brooch. As seen on the runway and on Bella Hadid i...

Category

Early 2000s Brooches

Vintage Made in Austria signed gold tone enamel rhinestones brooch earrings set
Vintage Made in Austria signed gold tone enamel rhinestones brooch earrings set

Vintage Made in Austria signed gold tone enamel rhinestones brooch earrings set

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • signed MADE IN AUSTRIA • gold tone with rhinestones and enamel • vintage designer brooch earrings set MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with m...

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20th Century Brooches

S/S 2004 Christian Dior by John Galliano Black Satin Rhinestone Brooch Skirt
S/S 2004 Christian Dior by John Galliano Black Satin Rhinestone Brooch Skirt

S/S 2004 Christian Dior by John Galliano Black Satin Rhinestone Brooch Skirt

By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior

Located in West Hollywood, CA

From Christian Dior’s Spring/Summer 2004 collection by John Galliano, this black satin skirt features a draped silhouette gathered at the hip with a crescent-shaped rhinestone brooch...

Category

Early 2000s French Skirts

Guy Laroche Vintage Rhinestones Brooch
Guy Laroche Vintage Rhinestones Brooch

Guy Laroche Vintage Rhinestones Brooch

By Laroche

Located in Bochum, NRW

Vintage Guy Laroche Brooch, made of green, blue and clear crystal inserted in a golden structure.

Category

Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Metal

Trifari Huge SIlver Rhinestone Brooch
Trifari Huge SIlver Rhinestone Brooch

Trifari Huge SIlver Rhinestone Brooch

By Trifari

Located in New York, NY

Trifari huge brooch measuring 1 3/4" in diameter is detailed with multi-shaped glass rhinestones.

Category

1970s American Other

Sonia Rykiel Brooch in Silver Metal and Rhinestone
Sonia Rykiel Brooch in Silver Metal and Rhinestone

Sonia Rykiel Brooch in Silver Metal and Rhinestone

By Sonia Rykiel

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Sonia Rykiel - Silver metal and rhinestone brooch Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: 3.5 cm x 6 cm Seller Reference: BR81

Category

Early 2000s Brooches

Vintage Rhinestone Statement Brooch
Vintage Rhinestone Statement Brooch

Vintage Rhinestone Statement Brooch

By BSK

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This Vintage Rhinestone Statement Brooch is a stunning accessory that adds instant glamour and luxury to any outfit.

Category

Late 20th Century Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Estate Glittering Vintage Floral Rhinestone Snowflake Pendant Brooch Pin
Estate Glittering Vintage Floral Rhinestone Snowflake Pendant Brooch Pin

Estate Glittering Vintage Floral Rhinestone Snowflake Pendant Brooch Pin

Located in New York, NY

The Following Item we are offering is a Rare Vintage Large Floral Snowflake Beautiful Rhinestone Brooch Pin. Stones are Gorgeous and Glittering!!!

Category

20th Century Brooches

Vintage Rhinestone Turtle Brooch
Vintage Rhinestone Turtle Brooch

Vintage Rhinestone Turtle Brooch

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This Vintage Rhinestone Turtle Brooch is a sparkling and charming piece of jewelry that combines the playful nature of a turtle with the elegance of rhinestones.

Category

Late 20th Century Brooches

Materials

Silver

Polcini Detailed Filigree with Rhinestone Gilded Gold Vermeil Brooch
Polcini Detailed Filigree with Rhinestone Gilded Gold Vermeil Brooch

Polcini Detailed Filigree with Rhinestone Gilded Gold Vermeil Brooch

By Polcini

Located in New York, NY

Polcini wonderfully detailed gilded gold vermeil finish brooch is accented with filigree along with micro rhinestones brooch measures 1 5/8" in length, 2 1/8" in hei...

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Vintage 1950s American Brooches

Vintage grape brooch signed Staret, enamel and rhinestone 1940 USA, Rodium
Vintage grape brooch signed Staret, enamel and rhinestone 1940 USA, Rodium

Vintage grape brooch signed Staret, enamel and rhinestone 1940 USA, Rodium

By Staret

Located in Stuttgart, DE

One of my early favorite brooches! Very rare vintage rhodium plate enamel rhinestone brooch in the shape of a grape from the early 1940s.

Category

Vintage 1930s American Artisan Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Rhodium, Enamel

Yves Saint Laurent "Butterfly" Golden Brooch
Yves Saint Laurent "Butterfly" Golden Brooch

Yves Saint Laurent "Butterfly" Golden Brooch

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Yves Saint Laurent -Golden openwork metal and rhinestone brooch. Additional information: Dimensions: 7 W x 5.5 H cm Condition: Very good condition Seller Ref number: BR33

Category

Vintage 1980s French Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Floral-motiv brooch with gold-ton metal, rhinestones prong set. USA 1950s
Floral-motiv brooch with gold-ton metal, rhinestones prong set. USA 1950s

Floral-motiv brooch with gold-ton metal, rhinestones prong set. USA 1950s

Located in Stuttgart, DE

Large rhinestones brooch in flamboyant fantasy colors were popular features of flower broochs during the 1950s and 60s.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Romantic Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Brass

FW 1994 Rhinestone Brooch Thierry Mugler Bejewelled Jacket
FW 1994 Rhinestone Brooch Thierry Mugler Bejewelled Jacket

FW 1994 Rhinestone Brooch Thierry Mugler Bejewelled Jacket

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Praha 4, Hlavní město Praha

Adorned with large rhinestone encrusted brooches on the front fastening and the cuffs.

Category

1990s French Dinner Jackets

Capri Gilded Gold Vermeil Accented with Pearls Brooch
Capri Gilded Gold Vermeil Accented with Pearls Brooch

Capri Gilded Gold Vermeil Accented with Pearls Brooch

By Capri

Located in New York, NY

Capri's wonderful whimsical gilded gold vermeil accented with pearls and emerald rhinestone brooch measures 2" in length, 1 1/2" in width with a depth of 3/4".

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Brooches

Vintage 1950's Green Rhinestone Floral Brooch Bronze & Green Brooch Lapel Pin
Vintage 1950's Green Rhinestone Floral Brooch Bronze & Green Brooch Lapel Pin

Vintage 1950's Green Rhinestone Floral Brooch Bronze & Green Brooch Lapel Pin

Located in Nashville, TN

This statement 1950's sparkling rhinestone brooch, accented by petal cut green and brown rhinestones along the base, framing a central floral rhinestone pattern, rendered in iridesce...

Category

Vintage 1950s Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Mixed Metal

Vintage 1940's Silver Rhinestone Statement Brooch
Vintage 1940's Silver Rhinestone Statement Brooch

Vintage 1940's Silver Rhinestone Statement Brooch

Located in Nashville, TN

A timeless piece, this original 1940's silver rhinestone brooch, is the perfect statement piece to add to your jewellery collection.

Category

Vintage 1940s Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Silver, Mixed Metal

Vintage Lion's Head Gold Tone Brooch with Rhinestone Eye
Vintage Lion's Head Gold Tone Brooch with Rhinestone Eye

Vintage Lion's Head Gold Tone Brooch with Rhinestone Eye

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

​Vintage lion's head brooches with rhinestone eyes are timeless accessories that blend regal symbolism with artistic craftsmanship.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Brooches

Heavy Gilded Gold with Coral and Rhinestones Brooch & Pendant
Heavy Gilded Gold with Coral and Rhinestones Brooch & Pendant

Heavy Gilded Gold with Coral and Rhinestones Brooch & Pendant

Located in New York, NY

This heavily polished gilded gold hardware brooch and pendant is superbly embellished with richly faux coral and rhinestones in detail.

Category

1980s French Other

1990s Thierry Mugler Rhinestone Brooch Balloon Sleeve Blazer Jacket
1990s Thierry Mugler Rhinestone Brooch Balloon Sleeve Blazer Jacket

1990s Thierry Mugler Rhinestone Brooch Balloon Sleeve Blazer Jacket

By Thierry Mugler

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This chic wrap blazer features a large rhinestone-covered silver-tone brooch closure. Its defining feature are the voluminous balloon-style sleeves, complemented by an exaggerated fo...

Category

1990s French Blazers

Gold Tone Pavé Rhinestone Butterfly Brooch, Late 20th Century
Gold Tone Pavé Rhinestone Butterfly Brooch, Late 20th Century

Gold Tone Pavé Rhinestone Butterfly Brooch, Late 20th Century

Located in Milford, DE

This striking butterfly brooch is crafted in gold tone metal and fully pavé-set with shimmering rhinestones, creating a richly textured, light-catching surface.

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Retro Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Gold Plate

1930s Art Deco Costume Jewelry Rhinestone Italian Brooch
1930s Art Deco Costume Jewelry Rhinestone Italian Brooch

1930s Art Deco Costume Jewelry Rhinestone Italian Brooch

Located in Aci Castello, IT

Exquisite 1930s Art Deco Italian Rhinestone Brooch Step back in time to the glamorous era of the 1930s with this stunning Art Deco costume jewelry brooch, a testament to sophisticate...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Brooches

Couture Quality Maharaja-Style White Silk Satin Turban w Rhinestone Brooch
Couture Quality Maharaja-Style White Silk Satin Turban w Rhinestone Brooch

Couture Quality Maharaja-Style White Silk Satin Turban w Rhinestone Brooch

By Suzanne Couture Millinery

Located in Gresham, OR

Custom Made White Silk Satin Turban w Incredible Rhinestone Paisley Brooch and White Feathers at Front: Created by Suzanne Couture Millinery.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Hats

F/W 2004 Gucci by Tom Ford Ruched Pink Satin Rhinestone Brooch Dress
F/W 2004 Gucci by Tom Ford Ruched Pink Satin Rhinestone Brooch Dress

F/W 2004 Gucci by Tom Ford Ruched Pink Satin Rhinestone Brooch Dress

By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Ruched detailing at the waist, back, and sleeves adds both texture and flexibility. A silver-tone rhinestone floral brooch at the bust completes the design, highlighting the dress’s ...

Category

Early 2000s Italian Cocktail Dresses

Vintage 1950's Roger Jeane-Pierre Paris Crystal brooch
Vintage 1950's Roger Jeane-Pierre Paris Crystal brooch

Vintage 1950's Roger Jeane-Pierre Paris Crystal brooch

By Roger Jean-Pierre

Located in Stuttgart, DE

Rare early 1950s Vintage French rhinestones brooch by Roger Jeane-Pierre Paris. A very elegant vintage brooch by Roger Jeane Pierre Paris from the early 1950s.

Category

Vintage 1940s French Modern Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Base Metal

Vintage Rhinestone Cherry Brooches Set
Vintage Rhinestone Cherry Brooches Set

Vintage Rhinestone Cherry Brooches Set

By Warner

Located in Chesterland, OH

This is a two vintage rhinestone cherry brooches with green leaves from Warner, circa 1960s.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Brooches

Dior Silvery Brooch with Rhinestones
Dior Silvery Brooch with Rhinestones

Dior Silvery Brooch with Rhinestones

By Christian Dior

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Dior - (Made in Germany) Silvery metal brooch with rhinestones. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: 4.5 cm x 5 cm Seller Reference: BR115

Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Brooches

Golden Metal Brooch with Rhinestones
Golden Metal Brooch with Rhinestones

Golden Metal Brooch with Rhinestones

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Golden metal brooch with costume pearls and red rhinestones. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Height: 8.7 cm Seller Reference: BR125

Category

Vintage 1970s Brooches

Vintage gold rhinestone bow brooch
Vintage gold rhinestone bow brooch

Vintage gold rhinestone bow brooch

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with rhinestones • vintage designer runway brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • excellent vintage condition with minimal signs of wear ❤️❤️ VINT...

Category

Vintage 1980s Brooches

Sterling Brooch with Aqua Rhinestone
Sterling Brooch with Aqua Rhinestone

Sterling Brooch with Aqua Rhinestone

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This brooch is composed of a gold hue sterling silver.

Category

20th Century American Brooches

Materials

Silver

Vintage Clear Rhinestone Triangle Brooch, Unsigned
Vintage Clear Rhinestone Triangle Brooch, Unsigned

Vintage Clear Rhinestone Triangle Brooch, Unsigned

Located in Milford, DE

Make a dazzling, angular statement with this vintage clear rhinestone triangle brooch. This bold piece of costume jewelry features a striking, geometric triangular design.

Category

Late 20th Century American Artisan Brooches

Materials

Crystal

Vintage gold tone rhinestone designer brooch
Vintage gold tone rhinestone designer brooch

Vintage gold tone rhinestone designer brooch

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with rhinestones • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 50 ❤️❤️ VINT...

Category

Vintage 1980s Brooches

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Rhinestone Brooch For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact vintage or contemporary rhinestone brooch you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. If you’re looking for an option in Black and you’re unable to find the right fit, there are plenty of variations in Brown, Beige and more. You’re likely to find the perfect rhinestone brooch among the distinctive accessories we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 19th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Making an accessory such as this has likely been a part of the legacy of many fashion designers, but those produced by Chanel, Christian Lacroix and Trifari are consistently popular. If you’re browsing our inventory for these accessories, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men and unisex.

How Much is a Rhinestone Brooch?

On average, a rhinestone brooch on 1stDibs sells for $395, while they’re typically $88 on the low end and $2,600 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.