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Seashell Brooch

Henry Dunay Seashell Brooch/Pin Hammered Finish 18K Yellow Gold
Henry Dunay Seashell Brooch/Pin Hammered Finish 18K Yellow Gold

Henry Dunay Seashell Brooch/Pin Hammered Finish 18K Yellow Gold

By Henry Dunay

Located in Perry, FL

Hammered Finish Signed Henry Dunay Seashell Brooch/ Pin in 18K Yellow Gold.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Angela Cummings Tiffany & Co. 1980 Diamond Platinum 18K Vintage Seashell Brooch
Angela Cummings Tiffany & Co. 1980 Diamond Platinum 18K Vintage Seashell Brooch

Angela Cummings Tiffany & Co. 1980 Diamond Platinum 18K Vintage Seashell Brooch

By Angela Cummings

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Cummings for Tiffany & Co. Circa: 1980s; from the Cummings Seashell Collection Pendant Measures: 1 3/4

Category

Vintage 1980s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Seashell brooch, by Marcel Boucher,  sterling silver, gold plated 1940 US
Seashell brooch, by Marcel Boucher,  sterling silver, gold plated 1940 US

Seashell brooch, by Marcel Boucher, sterling silver, gold plated 1940 US

By Marcel Boucher

Located in Stuttgart, DE

A beautiful pin brooch / clip with 2 barbs in the shape of a shell. The shell is decorated with 4

Category

Vintage 1930s American Artisan Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Gold Plate, Silver

Kenneth Jay Lane Steel Gray with Gold Accent SeaShell Brooch
Kenneth Jay Lane Steel Gray with Gold Accent SeaShell Brooch

Kenneth Jay Lane Steel Gray with Gold Accent SeaShell Brooch

By Kenneth Jay Lane

Located in New York, NY

steel-gray accented with gold studs brooch measures 2 1/2" in length, height is 1 3/4", depth

Category

1980s American Miscellaneous

14 Karat Vintage 1.25 Carat Diamond 3D Mollusk Sea Shell Brooch Pin Barley Twist
14 Karat Vintage 1.25 Carat Diamond 3D Mollusk Sea Shell Brooch Pin Barley Twist

14 Karat Vintage 1.25 Carat Diamond 3D Mollusk Sea Shell Brooch Pin Barley Twist

Located in New York, NY

Art Deco / Vintage Classic Aquatic Mollusk / Ocean Life 3D Raised / Barley Twist Seashell Brooch

Category

2010s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co Platinum Whelk Shell Diamond Brooch 2.20ct F VS1 Rare Design
Tiffany & Co Platinum Whelk Shell Diamond Brooch 2.20ct F VS1 Rare Design

Tiffany & Co Platinum Whelk Shell Diamond Brooch 2.20ct F VS1 Rare Design

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Chicago, IL

This rare and elegant Tiffany & Co. Whelk Seashell brooch is a refined example of the house’s

Category

Late 20th Century American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Vintage signed long seashell gold designer brooch
Vintage signed long seashell gold designer brooch

Vintage signed long seashell gold designer brooch

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • signed • gold tone • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION

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Vintage 1980s Brooches

Kenneth Jay Lane Brooch & Earrings Set Crystal Seashell KJL
Kenneth Jay Lane Brooch & Earrings Set Crystal Seashell KJL

Kenneth Jay Lane Brooch & Earrings Set Crystal Seashell KJL

By Kenneth Jay Lane

Located in Wallkill, NY

KJL Kenneth Jay Lane Crystal Seashell Brooch Necklace and Earrings is a versatile piece that can

Category

Vintage 1970s American Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Crystal

Hutton Wilkinson Coral Enamel Faux Pearl, Rhinestone Gold Filled Brooch /Pin
Hutton Wilkinson Coral Enamel Faux Pearl, Rhinestone Gold Filled Brooch /Pin

Hutton Wilkinson Coral Enamel Faux Pearl, Rhinestone Gold Filled Brooch /Pin

$840Sale Price|30% Off

H 4 in W 2 in D 0.5 in L 4 in

Hutton Wilkinson Coral Enamel Faux Pearl, Rhinestone Gold Filled Brooch /Pin

Located in North Miami, FL

This stunning signed and hallmarked Hutton Wilkinson pin and or brooch is a seashell of the

Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Brooches

Materials

Coral, Pearl, Enamel, Gold-filled

Miriam Haskell 1930s Shells RussianGilt Filagree BrassFlora WoodLeaf Clip Brooch
Miriam Haskell 1930s Shells RussianGilt Filagree BrassFlora WoodLeaf Clip Brooch

Miriam Haskell 1930s Shells RussianGilt Filagree BrassFlora WoodLeaf Clip Brooch

By Frank Hess for Miriam Haskell

Located in Chicago, IL

Frank Hess, her first designer since 1926. The c.1930 brooch features three seashells supporting an

Category

Vintage 1930s American Baroque Revival Brooches

Materials

Gold, Base Metal, Brass, Gilt Metal

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Chanel Seashell Brooch
Chanel Seashell Brooch

Chanel Seashell Brooch

Located in San Diego, CA

Just in time for summer is this fun & unique Chanel seashell brooch. This brooch features red

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Brooches

Andreoli Pink Sapphire Diamond Seashell Brooch Pin 18 Karat White Gold
Andreoli Pink Sapphire Diamond Seashell Brooch Pin 18 Karat White Gold

Andreoli Pink Sapphire Diamond Seashell Brooch Pin 18 Karat White Gold

By Andreoli

Located in New York, NY

Andreoli Pink Sapphire Diamond Seashell Brooch Pin 18 Karat White Gold. This brooch features 2.62

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Lapis Lazuli, Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Seashell Brooch
Lapis Lazuli, Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Seashell Brooch

Lapis Lazuli, Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Seashell Brooch

Located in Pleasant Hill, CA

, VS, I-J, pave set in an 18k yellow gold seashell mounting, 53.23 X 22.9 X 17.3 mm, marked RNR

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Artisan Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Naomi Sarna Carved Seashell Aquamarine Diamond Gold Brooch

Naomi Sarna Carved Seashell Aquamarine Diamond Gold Brooch

Unavailable

H 1.55 in W 1.18 in D 0.67 in

Naomi Sarna Carved Seashell Aquamarine Diamond Gold Brooch

By Naomi Sarna

Located in New York, NY

An exquisite matte finished, highly unusual carving by Naomi Sarna in the shape of a seashell. The

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Aquamarine, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Andreoli Pink Sapphire Diamond Seashell Seahorse Brooch Pin 18 Karat White Gold
Andreoli Pink Sapphire Diamond Seashell Seahorse Brooch Pin 18 Karat White Gold

Andreoli Pink Sapphire Diamond Seashell Seahorse Brooch Pin 18 Karat White Gold

By Andreoli

Located in New York, NY

Andreoli Pink Sapphire Diamond Seashell Seahorse Brooch Pin 18 Karat White Gold. This brooch

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Tiffany & Co. 18K Gold Seashell Pins
Tiffany & Co. 18K Gold Seashell Pins

Tiffany & Co. 18K Gold Seashell Pins

Unavailable

H 2 in W 1.5 in

Tiffany & Co. 18K Gold Seashell Pins

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

Just in time for the summer! A pair of elegant Tiffany & co. seashell pins in 18k gold. The weight

Category

Vintage 1950s American Brooches

Materials

18k Gold

Tiffany & Co. Seashell Brooch
Tiffany & Co. Seashell Brooch

Tiffany & Co. Seashell Brooch

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in San Francisco, CA

Estate Tiffany & Co. Seashell Brooch in 18Kt Yellow Gold, Measures 2.9 x 0.9 Inches and Weighs 27.0

Category

20th Century Unknown Brooches

Materials

18k Gold

Hermes 18 Karat Gold Seashell Brooch
Hermes 18 Karat Gold Seashell Brooch

Hermes 18 Karat Gold Seashell Brooch

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Hermes 18k Gold Seashell Brooch. Total weight is 22.63 grams

Category

20th Century French Modern Brooches

Materials

18k Gold

David Webb Gold Seashell Brooch
David Webb Gold Seashell Brooch

David Webb Gold Seashell Brooch

By David Webb

Located in Greenwich, CT

large murex seashell brooch that is both eye-catching and bold. Wear it on a denim jacket or a black

Category

1990s American Modernist Brooches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

21.48 Carat Diamond Seashell Brooch
21.48 Carat Diamond Seashell Brooch

21.48 Carat Diamond Seashell Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Finely crafted in plainum with a center round cut diamond weighing 1.48 carats. The brooch features

Category

Vintage 1930s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Vintage Dior Parfumes Seashell Brooch, 1987s
Vintage Dior Parfumes Seashell Brooch, 1987s

Vintage Dior Parfumes Seashell Brooch, 1987s

By Goossens

Located in New York, NY

Large vintage Cristian Dior brooch in the form of seashell by Robert Gossens. Orange resin, gold

Category

Vintage 1980s French Modernist Brooches

Sapphire Ruby Gold Seashell Motif Brooch Pin
Sapphire Ruby Gold Seashell Motif Brooch Pin

Sapphire Ruby Gold Seashell Motif Brooch Pin

Located in New York, NY

18k yellow gold seashell brooch, set with rubies and blue sapphires. Measures 47mm x 33mm. Marked

Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Sapphire, Gold

Sapphire Ruby Gold Seashell Motif Brooch Pin
Sapphire Ruby Gold Seashell Motif Brooch Pin

Sapphire Ruby Gold Seashell Motif Brooch Pin

Located in New York, NY

18k yellow gold seashell brooch, set wtih rubies and blue sapphires. Measures 47mm x 33mm. Marked

Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

18 Karat Textured Yellow Gold Diamond Seashell Estate Brooch Pin
18 Karat Textured Yellow Gold Diamond Seashell Estate Brooch Pin

18 Karat Textured Yellow Gold Diamond Seashell Estate Brooch Pin

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Beautifully hand crafted diamond seashell brooch fashioned in 18 karat textured yellow gold. The

Category

Late 20th Century Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Seaman Schepps Gold and Sodalite Carved Shell Brooch
Seaman Schepps Gold and Sodalite Carved Shell Brooch

Seaman Schepps Gold and Sodalite Carved Shell Brooch

By Seaman Schepps

Located in Darnestown, MD

Seaman Schepps beautifully carved sodalite seashell brooch banded with 18 karat gold. The thirteen

Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Brooches

Materials

18k Gold

Mid Century Alpina Pearl 14 Karat Yellow Gold Seashell Clock Brooch
Mid Century Alpina Pearl 14 Karat Yellow Gold Seashell Clock Brooch

Mid Century Alpina Pearl 14 Karat Yellow Gold Seashell Clock Brooch

By Alpina

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

One Mid Century Alpina Pearl 14 Karat Yellow Gold Seashell Clock Brooch. Featuring one pearl

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Brooches

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Fantastic Coral Seashell gold Brooch
Fantastic Coral Seashell gold Brooch

Fantastic Coral Seashell gold Brooch

Located in San Francisco, CA

brooch adorned with approximately 0.44 carat total weight of round brilliant cut diamonds. The coral

Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold

Cartier France Coral Diamond Gold Seashell with Starfish Brooch
Cartier France Coral Diamond Gold Seashell with Starfish Brooch

Cartier France Coral Diamond Gold Seashell with Starfish Brooch

By Cartier

Located in Darnestown, MD

Stunning and unusual gold seashell from which a coral starfish emerges. The starfish is centered

Category

Vintage 1960s French Brooches

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold

Mid Century Alpina Pearl 14 Karat Yellow Gold Seashell Clock Brooch
Mid Century Alpina Pearl 14 Karat Yellow Gold Seashell Clock Brooch

Mid Century Alpina Pearl 14 Karat Yellow Gold Seashell Clock Brooch

By Alpina

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

One Mid Century Alpina Pearl 14 Karat Yellow Gold Seashell Clock Brooch. Featuring one pearl

Category

Vintage 1960s American Pocket Watches

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

David Webb Shell Hammered Finish Vintage Brooch
David Webb Shell Hammered Finish Vintage Brooch

David Webb Shell Hammered Finish Vintage Brooch

By David Webb

Located in New York, NY

Stunning seashell style brooch by David Webb. Perfect for all of you ocean lovers to wear on a

Category

20th Century American Modern Brooches

Materials

18k Gold

1987 Christian Dior Gilded Metal French Brooch
1987 Christian Dior Gilded Metal French Brooch

1987 Christian Dior Gilded Metal French Brooch

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H 1.97 in W 3.94 in D 0.79 in

1987 Christian Dior Gilded Metal French Brooch

By Robert Goossens for Christian Dior

Located in Aci Castello, IT

This 1987 Christian Dior brooch is a striking and elegant piece featuring a seashell-inspired

Category

Late 20th Century French Contemporary Brooches

Marina J.  Unique Woven Pearl "V" Necklace with Vintage Brooch and Clasp
Marina J.  Unique Woven Pearl "V" Necklace with Vintage Brooch and Clasp

Marina J. Unique Woven Pearl "V" Necklace with Vintage Brooch and Clasp

By Marina J.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

centerpiece. This vintage English Gold brooch displays beautiful Seashell adornments and striking vintage

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Natural Pearl, Diamond, Pearl, Pink Sapphire, Gold, Silver, 18k Gold, Ye...

Chanel Gripoix & Pearl Gold Seashell Brooch
Chanel Gripoix & Pearl Gold Seashell Brooch

Chanel Gripoix & Pearl Gold Seashell Brooch

By Chanel

Located in New York, NY

Chanel Gripoix & Pearl Gold Seashell Brooch Features small red and green gripoix details at

Category

Vintage 1970s French Brooches

Seaman Schepps Coral Seashell Brooch
Seaman Schepps Coral Seashell Brooch

Seaman Schepps Coral Seashell Brooch

By Seaman Schepps

Located in Darnestown, MD

Seaman Schepps carved composite coral brooch in the shape of a seashell. The coral is highlighted

Category

Vintage 1960s American Modern Brooches

Materials

Coral, 14k Gold

1960s Kenneth Jay Lane Enameled Seashell Brooch with Cabochon Accents
1960s Kenneth Jay Lane Enameled Seashell Brooch with Cabochon Accents

1960s Kenneth Jay Lane Enameled Seashell Brooch with Cabochon Accents

By Kenneth Jay Lane

Located in McKinney, TX

- 2.75" x 1.5" - Gold plated - Drenched in heavy coral enamel - Decorated with rhinestone, faux pearl and faux turquoise cabochons - Crystal rhinestone pavé - By Kenneth Jay Lane - ...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Modern Brooches

Materials

Enamel

Vintage Kenneth Jay Lane KJL Gilt & White Enamel Seashell Brooch, Signed KJL
Vintage Kenneth Jay Lane KJL Gilt & White Enamel Seashell Brooch, Signed KJL

Vintage Kenneth Jay Lane KJL Gilt & White Enamel Seashell Brooch, Signed KJL

By Kenneth Jay Lane

Located in McKinney, TX

- Vintage item - 2.5" x 2.25" - Drenched in heavy white enamel - Gold plated - By Kenneth Jay Lane - Signed KJL on verso - Estate acquired - Good vintage condition

Category

20th Century American Modern Brooches

Materials

Enamel

Vintage gold enamel rhinestone seashell designer brooch
Vintage gold enamel rhinestone seashell designer brooch

Vintage gold enamel rhinestone seashell designer brooch

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with enamel and rhinestones • vintage designer brooch

Category

20th Century Brooches

Tiffany & Co. Retro Yellow Gold Seashell Clip Brooch
Tiffany & Co. Retro Yellow Gold Seashell Clip Brooch

Tiffany & Co. Retro Yellow Gold Seashell Clip Brooch

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

Tiffany & Co. Retro gold seashell clip-brooch beautifully handcrafted with realistic details. The

Category

Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Fabrice Paris Art Deco-Inspired Wood and SeaShell Pin Brooch
Fabrice Paris Art Deco-Inspired Wood and SeaShell Pin Brooch

Fabrice Paris Art Deco-Inspired Wood and SeaShell Pin Brooch

By Fabrice

Located in Atlanta, GA

This elegant Fabrice Paris signed pin brooch features a dimensional geometric piece with an Art

Category

1990s French Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Brass

Victorian 14K Platinum Diamond Labradorite Nautical Trident Seashell Pin Brooch
Victorian 14K Platinum Diamond Labradorite Nautical Trident Seashell Pin Brooch

Victorian 14K Platinum Diamond Labradorite Nautical Trident Seashell Pin Brooch

Located in Winter Springs, FL

the trident). The seashell is carved out of labradorite and centered with an original prong set old

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Late Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Labradorite, 14k Gold, Platinum

ARTHUR KING Gold Seashell Gemstone Brooch Pin
ARTHUR KING Gold Seashell Gemstone Brooch Pin

ARTHUR KING Gold Seashell Gemstone Brooch Pin

By Arthur King

Located in Lambertville, NJ

? )- 13.5mm x 12mm,SEASHELLS.MEASUREMENTS: BROOCH 55mm x 63mm (INCH = 25mm) WEIGHT: 45.1g

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American Brooches

Gold Custom Framed Seashell Brooch
Gold Custom Framed Seashell Brooch

Gold Custom Framed Seashell Brooch

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Natural fan shape seashell custom framed in 14K yellow gold. Perfect accessory for Summer outings

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Arts and Crafts Brooches

Materials

14k Gold

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By Fred Leighton

Located in New Orleans, LA

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Category

20th Century American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Yellow Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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By Tutti Frutti Jewellery

Located in Bangkok, TH

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Materials

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Located in New Orleans, LA

This exceptional yellow gold butterfly brooch from the 1970s is adorned with round brilliant cut white, champagne and cognac diamonds, totaling approximately 35 carats. The retro bro...

Category

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Materials

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David Webb Bird Brooch with Sapphire, Emerald, Ruby, and Diamonds
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By David Webb

Located in New York, NY

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Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Spectra Fine Jewelry GIA Certified 15.01 Carat Diamond Cocktail Ring
Spectra Fine Jewelry GIA Certified 15.01 Carat Diamond Cocktail Ring

Spectra Fine Jewelry GIA Certified 15.01 Carat Diamond Cocktail Ring

By Spectra Fine Jewelry

Located in New York, NY

The enchanting beauty of this diamond rivals the ever-changing patterns of a kaleidoscope. The Contemporary Oval Cut Diamond Bezel Engagement Ring, crafted in the 21st century, captu...

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Seashell Brooch For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact seashell brooch you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and 14k Gold — can elevate any look. Our collection of these items for sale includes 13 vintage editions and 2 modern creations to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect seashell brooch among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic seashell brooch over the years, but those made by Andreoli, Tiffany & Co. and Cartier are often thought to be among the most beautiful. A seashell brooch can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but Diamond rings, from our inventory of 4, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes alternatives. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a seashell brooch, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Seashell Brooch?

Prices for a seashell brooch can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $225 and can go as high as $33,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $1,750.

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.