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Dominique Aurientis Sun Brooch
Dominique Aurientis Sun Brooch

Dominique Aurientis Sun Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Gilt bronze abstract sun brooch by Dominique Aurientis, Paris 1980s. 2.25" Excellent condition.

Category

Vintage 1980s French Brooches

Edouard Rambaud Gilded Metal Sun Brooch
Edouard Rambaud Gilded Metal Sun Brooch

Edouard Rambaud Gilded Metal Sun Brooch

By Edouard Rambaud

Located in Atlanta, GA

A stunning sun brooch created by French designer Edouard Rambaud, Paris. The piece features a

Category

Vintage 1980s French Modern Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Yves Saint Laurent Maison Gripoix Sun Brooch
Yves Saint Laurent Maison Gripoix Sun Brooch

Yves Saint Laurent Maison Gripoix Sun Brooch

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in New York, NY

Yves Saint Laurent 1970's Maison Gripoix sun brooch. Of gilt bronze, deep rose and vivid orange

Category

Vintage 1970s French Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate, Bronze

Vintage Chanel 1994 Sun Brooch Pin with Interlocking CCs
Vintage Chanel 1994 Sun Brooch Pin with Interlocking CCs

Vintage Chanel 1994 Sun Brooch Pin with Interlocking CCs

By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel

Located in Ardmore, PA

Vintage Chanel Gold-Plated 1994 Sun Brooch Pin with Interlocking CCs Karl Lagerfeld Collection

Category

1990s French Brooches

CHANEL 1994 Sun Brooch Pin Gold CC Logo W/Box
CHANEL 1994 Sun Brooch Pin Gold CC Logo W/Box

CHANEL 1994 Sun Brooch Pin Gold CC Logo W/Box

By Chanel

Located in London, GB

CHANEL 1994 Sun Brooch Pin Gold CC Logo W/Box A vintage rare CHANEL large CC logo sun brooch in

Category

1990s European Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

CHRISTIAN LACROIX Vintage Massive Jewelled Radiant Sun Brooch
CHRISTIAN LACROIX Vintage Massive Jewelled Radiant Sun Brooch

CHRISTIAN LACROIX Vintage Massive Jewelled Radiant Sun Brooch

By Christian Lacroix

Located in Nice, FR

CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage massive gold tone brooch featuring a radiant sun embellished with multi

Category

20th Century French Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Vintage 1960s David Webb Gold and Pearl Sun Brooch with Diamond Hearts
Vintage 1960s David Webb Gold and Pearl Sun Brooch with Diamond Hearts

Vintage 1960s David Webb Gold and Pearl Sun Brooch with Diamond Hearts

By David Webb

Located in New York, NY

Finely crafted in 18k yellow and white gold with a Pearl center stone and hearts with pave-set Round Brilliant cut Diamonds weighing a total of approximately 4.50 carats. Signed by D...

Category

Vintage 1960s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

LB offers a mid 20th c. Sterling Marcasite Sun brooch pendant crystal necklace
LB offers a mid 20th c. Sterling Marcasite Sun brooch pendant crystal necklace

LB offers a mid 20th c. Sterling Marcasite Sun brooch pendant crystal necklace

By Lorraines' Bijoux

Located in Pittsburgh, PA

Lorraine’s Bijoux offers a Vintage, mid 20th century, Sterling Silver and Marcasite brooch Pendant

Category

Mid-20th Century American Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Labradorite, Marcasite, Rock Crystal, Crystal, Sterling Silver

Antique Stunning Diamond Sun Burst Brooch Circa 1880s
Antique Stunning Diamond Sun Burst Brooch Circa 1880s

Antique Stunning Diamond Sun Burst Brooch Circa 1880s

Located in London, GB

A stunning Victorian diamond sunburst brooch c.1880s, centred with an old cut diamond in cut down

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Platinum

HERMES Vintage Gold Tone Sun King Apollo Clip Brooch
HERMES Vintage Gold Tone Sun King Apollo Clip Brooch

HERMES Vintage Gold Tone Sun King Apollo Clip Brooch

By Hermès

Located in Nice, FR

HERMES vintage antiqued gold toned clip brooch featuring a 3-dimensional Sun King Apollo's design

Category

20th Century French Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Rare Boucher Gold Anemone Sun Pin Brooch circa 1960s
Rare Boucher Gold Anemone Sun Pin Brooch circa 1960s

Rare Boucher Gold Anemone Sun Pin Brooch circa 1960s

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Vintage Boucher gold sun flower brooch with the most stunning green art glass center. This brooch

Category

Vintage 1960s Brooches

Antique Victorian 10K Gold, Diamond, and Seed Pearl Sun / Starburst Brooch
Antique Victorian 10K Gold, Diamond, and Seed Pearl Sun / Starburst Brooch

Antique Victorian 10K Gold, Diamond, and Seed Pearl Sun / Starburst Brooch

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine antique Victorian brooch. In 10 karat yellow gold. In the form of a starburst or sun with

Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 10k Gold

Christian Dior GROSSE 1966 Vintage Pearls White Sun Burst Radiant Flower Brooch
Christian Dior GROSSE 1966 Vintage Pearls White Sun Burst Radiant Flower Brooch

Christian Dior GROSSE 1966 Vintage Pearls White Sun Burst Radiant Flower Brooch

By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior

Located in Wokingham, England

Christian Dior GROSSE 1966 Vintage White Beaded Pearls Radiant Sun Burst Cluster Flower Brooch

Category

Vintage 1960s German Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Sunflower Large Sunburst Sun Dome Chunky Brooch
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Sunflower Large Sunburst Sun Dome Chunky Brooch

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Sunflower Large Sunburst Sun Dome Chunky Brooch

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Wokingham, England

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage 1980s Arty Unisex Textured Large Sunflower Sunburst Sun Dome Dots

Category

Vintage 1980s French Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Dior GROSSE Vintage Radiant Sun Star Burst Crystal Flowers Gold Brooch
Christian Dior GROSSE Vintage Radiant Sun Star Burst Crystal Flowers Gold Brooch

Christian Dior GROSSE Vintage Radiant Sun Star Burst Crystal Flowers Gold Brooch

By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior

Located in Wokingham, England

Christian Dior GROSSE 1970s Vintage Radiant Sun Star Burst Crystals Blossom Flourish Cluster Flower

Category

Vintage 1970s German Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

CHRISTIAN DIOR John Galliano Huge Sun Wheel Crystals Black Beige Domed Brooch
CHRISTIAN DIOR John Galliano Huge Sun Wheel Crystals Black Beige Domed Brooch

CHRISTIAN DIOR John Galliano Huge Sun Wheel Crystals Black Beige Domed Brooch

By John Galliano for Christian Dior

Located in Wokingham, England

CHRISTIAN DIOR John Galliano 1990s Huge Massive Large Sun Wheel Crystals Black Beige Ecru Cream

Category

1990s French Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

RETRO 1940's 14k Yellow Gold Natural Blue Sapphire & Diamond Sun Flower Brooch
RETRO 1940's 14k Yellow Gold Natural Blue Sapphire & Diamond Sun Flower Brooch

RETRO 1940's 14k Yellow Gold Natural Blue Sapphire & Diamond Sun Flower Brooch

Located in Bernardsville, NJ

Up for your consideration is this superb floral brooch circa 1940's. A true stunner this brooch is

Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rare Moonstone Man in the Sun Stickpin
Rare Moonstone Man in the Sun Stickpin

Rare Moonstone Man in the Sun Stickpin

Located in New York, NY

Rare Man in the Sun carved Moonstone Stickpin in 14k gold with fine detailing. A corrugated gold

Category

Antique 1880s American Victorian Brooches

Materials

Moonstone, 14k Gold

Chanel brooch Winter 1994
Chanel brooch Winter 1994

Chanel brooch Winter 1994

By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

CHANEL - (Made in France) Golden metal circular brooch repredenting a sun and a cc logo. 1994 Fall

Category

1990s French Brooches

10k Yellow Gold 1890s Pearl Sun Burst Pin/Pendant
10k Yellow Gold 1890s Pearl Sun Burst Pin/Pendant

10k Yellow Gold 1890s Pearl Sun Burst Pin/Pendant

Located in Lexington, KY

from the sun burst contains approximately six individual pearls, creating exceptional details and sun

Category

Antique 1890s Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

NAVIER Germany 2000 Fashion Polarized Sun-Glasses In Solid 18Kt Yellow Gold
NAVIER Germany 2000 Fashion Polarized Sun-Glasses In Solid 18Kt Yellow Gold

NAVIER Germany 2000 Fashion Polarized Sun-Glasses In Solid 18Kt Yellow Gold

Located in Miami, FL

are secured in their settings. This sun-glasses was carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and

Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Modernist Brooches

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Tapio Wirkkala kinetic gold brooch "Aurinko"
Tapio Wirkkala kinetic gold brooch "Aurinko"

Tapio Wirkkala kinetic gold brooch "Aurinko"

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, Gold, 18k Gold

Marina B Solar Coin Gold Brooch
Marina B Solar Coin Gold Brooch

Marina B Solar Coin Gold Brooch

By Marina B

Located in New York, NY

18k gold Solar Coins brooch by Marina B, set with 5 sun motif coins. The brooch measures 2.75" x

Category

Vintage 1980s Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Enamel Soroptimist International Association Brooch Woman's Movement
Diamond Enamel Soroptimist International Association Brooch Woman's Movement

Diamond Enamel Soroptimist International Association Brooch Woman's Movement

Located in New York, NY

of a woman with outstretched arms in front of a blazing sun. The brooch is a piece of early history

Category

20th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Large Brooch Emerald Diamond Tsavorite Sapphire Gold Baroque style
Large Brooch Emerald Diamond Tsavorite Sapphire Gold Baroque style

Large Brooch Emerald Diamond Tsavorite Sapphire Gold Baroque style

Located in Berlin, DE

Antique-inspired Emerald, Diamond Gold Brooch with Yellow Sapphire Shaped like a gorgeous feather

Category

2010s Hong Kong Aesthetic Movement Brooches

Materials

Tsavorite, Sapphire, Emerald, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 9k Gold,...

Bvlgari 18K Yellow Gold Coral, Black Enamel And Diamond Brooch
Bvlgari 18K Yellow Gold Coral, Black Enamel And Diamond Brooch

Bvlgari 18K Yellow Gold Coral, Black Enamel And Diamond Brooch

By Bulgari

Located in New York, NY

20mm, radiating with the warmth of the Mediterranean sun. The brooch, with a length of 63mm, is a

Category

20th Century Italian Modern Brooches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Aurora And Apollo Chariot Of The Sun Cameo Pendant Brooch Necklace Antique
Aurora And Apollo Chariot Of The Sun Cameo Pendant Brooch Necklace Antique

Aurora And Apollo Chariot Of The Sun Cameo Pendant Brooch Necklace Antique

Located in New York, NY

Indulge in a fabulous antique Shell Cameo Pendant Brooch with a hand carved image of Aurora and the

Category

20th Century Italian Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Vintage Massive CHRISTIAN LACROIX Modernist Sun Brooch
Vintage Massive CHRISTIAN LACROIX Modernist Sun Brooch

Vintage Massive CHRISTIAN LACROIX Modernist Sun Brooch

By Christian Lacroix

Located in Kingersheim, Alsace

Vintage Massive CHRISTIAN LACROIX Modernist Sun Brooch Measurements: Height: 4.17 inches (10.6 cm

Category

Vintage 1980s French Brooches

1990s Artist Studio Made Sterling Copper Carved Sun Brooch
1990s Artist Studio Made Sterling Copper Carved Sun Brooch

1990s Artist Studio Made Sterling Copper Carved Sun Brooch

Located in Seguin, TX

Circa 1990's artist studio handmade brooch. Sterling silver, patinated and painted etched copper

Category

1990s American Primitive Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Sterling Silver, Copper

Spratling Sun and Moon Brooch
Spratling Sun and Moon Brooch

Spratling Sun and Moon Brooch

By William Spratling

Located in Chicago, IL

This is an early brooch by the silver master, William Spratling.

Category

Vintage 1940s Mexican Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage KARL LAGERFELD Sun Moon Stars Perfume Brooch
Vintage KARL LAGERFELD Sun Moon Stars Perfume Brooch

Vintage KARL LAGERFELD Sun Moon Stars Perfume Brooch

By Karl Lagerfeld

Located in Kingersheim, Alsace

Vintage KARL LAGERFELD Sun Moon Stars Perfume Brooch Measurements: Height: 1.81 inches (4.6 cm

Category

20th Century French Brooches

Vintage 1987 BILLY BOY Surreal Smiley Sun Face Brooch
Vintage 1987 BILLY BOY Surreal Smiley Sun Face Brooch

Vintage 1987 BILLY BOY Surreal Smiley Sun Face Brooch

By Billy Boy

Located in Kingersheim, Alsace

Vintage 1987 BILLY BOY Surreal Smiley Sun Face Brooch Measurements: Height: 1.97 inches (5 cm

Category

Vintage 1980s French Brooches

Vintage KARL LAGERFELD KL Logo Sun Long Stick Brooch
Vintage KARL LAGERFELD KL Logo Sun Long Stick Brooch

Vintage KARL LAGERFELD KL Logo Sun Long Stick Brooch

By Karl Lagerfeld

Located in Kingersheim, Alsace

Vintage KARL LAGERFELD KL Logo Sun Long Stick Brooch Measurements: Height: 2.12 inches (5.70 cm

Category

20th Century French Brooches

Vintage 1987 BILLY BOY Surreal Smiley Sun Face Silver Brooch
Vintage 1987 BILLY BOY Surreal Smiley Sun Face Silver Brooch

Vintage 1987 BILLY BOY Surreal Smiley Sun Face Silver Brooch

By Billy Boy

Located in Kingersheim, Alsace

Vintage 1987 BILLY BOY Surreal Smiley Sun Face Silver Brooch Measurements: Height: 1.97 inches (5

Category

Vintage 1980s French Brooches

Tiffany & Co. 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby Sun Starfish Brooch
Tiffany & Co. 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby Sun Starfish Brooch

Tiffany & Co. 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby Sun Starfish Brooch

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Vintage Tiffany & Co. sun starfish brooch in 18-karat gold with rubies. The starfish is made out of

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Brooches

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold

YSL Haute Couture Sun Vintage Brooch/Pendant by Robert Goossens, 1988
YSL Haute Couture Sun Vintage Brooch/Pendant by Robert Goossens, 1988

YSL Haute Couture Sun Vintage Brooch/Pendant by Robert Goossens, 1988

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Verviers, Région Wallonne

Exceptional YSL brooch/pendant, Collection 1988 by Robert Goossens, gold plated metal. It is

Category

20th Century French Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Amethysts Diamond 18k White Yellow Gold SUN AND MOON Brooch John Landrum Bryant
Amethysts Diamond 18k White Yellow Gold SUN AND MOON Brooch John Landrum Bryant

Amethysts Diamond 18k White Yellow Gold SUN AND MOON Brooch John Landrum Bryant

By H.H. Prince John Landrum Bryant

Located in New York, NY

18k. White and Yellow Gold. 30 Oregon Sunstones. 34 Brilliant Diamonds (1.12ct.). Amethysts. Comes in a unique custom made box designed by Prince John Landrum Bryant, ready for you, ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

YNY Natural Multicolor Diamond Gold Sunburst Pendant Brooch

YNY Natural Multicolor Diamond Gold Sunburst Pendant Brooch

Located in New York, NY

YNY Natural Multicolor Diamonds (Yellow, White, Burnt Orange, Champagne Colors) Pendent Sun Burst

Category

Late 20th Century Indian Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Brown Diamond, Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold

Askew of London Large Sun brooch pin with diamantes
Askew of London Large Sun brooch pin with diamantes

Askew of London Large Sun brooch pin with diamantes

By Askew London

Located in Daylesford, Victoria

Large Sun Brooch or pin by “Askew of London” with “Sun Face” as the main design. With a “Shooting

Category

Early 2000s British Modernist Stud Earrings

Christian Lacroix Sun Brooch
Christian Lacroix Sun Brooch

Christian Lacroix Sun Brooch

By Christian Lacroix

Located in Paris, FR

Christian Lacroix sun brooch in golden resin. Vintage piece of jewelry in very good condition

Category

1990s French Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

VIintage Askew London Sun Brooch Pin
VIintage Askew London Sun Brooch Pin

VIintage Askew London Sun Brooch Pin

By Askew London

Located in Montreal, QC

Fabulous signed Askew London Sun Brooch Pin; gilt brass Solar design, accented by sparkling

Category

Late 20th Century British Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Christian Lacroix Gilded Metal Sun Brooch
Christian Lacroix Gilded Metal Sun Brooch

Christian Lacroix Gilded Metal Sun Brooch

By Christian Lacroix

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Christian Lacroix -(Made in France) Gilded metal brooch featuring a sun. Additional information

Category

1990s French Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Christian Lacroix Vintage Massive Gold Toned Sun Brooch
Christian Lacroix Vintage Massive Gold Toned Sun Brooch

Christian Lacroix Vintage Massive Gold Toned Sun Brooch

By Christian Lacroix

Located in Nice, FR

CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage massive gold toned brooch featuring a sun head. Embossed CHRISTIAN

Category

20th Century French Brooches

Christian Lacroix Vintage Massive Jewelled Radiant Sun Brooch
Christian Lacroix Vintage Massive Jewelled Radiant Sun Brooch

Christian Lacroix Vintage Massive Jewelled Radiant Sun Brooch

By Christian Lacroix

Located in Nice, FR

CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage gold toned brooch featuring a massive radiant sun embellished with multi

Category

20th Century French Brooches

Vintage Yves Saint Laurent For Goossens Sun Brooch
Vintage Yves Saint Laurent For Goossens Sun Brooch

Vintage Yves Saint Laurent For Goossens Sun Brooch

By Robert Goossens for Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Virginia Beach, VA

Vintage from the 80s made by Robert Goossens for YSL. Signed YSL in the back. Can be worn as a pendant as there is a hook. 24-carat gilded bronze. Excellent condition.

Category

Vintage 1980s Egyptian Revival Brooches

Lacroix Gold-Plated Metal Sun Brooch with Cabochons and Rhinestones
Lacroix Gold-Plated Metal Sun Brooch with Cabochons and Rhinestones

Lacroix Gold-Plated Metal Sun Brooch with Cabochons and Rhinestones

By Christian Lacroix

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Christian Lacroix -(Made in France) Gold-plated metal brooch with cabochons and rhinestones

Category

1990s French Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Antique Diamond and Ruby Spider Web Sun Brooch Pendant in 18 Karat Gold
Antique Diamond and Ruby Spider Web Sun Brooch Pendant in 18 Karat Gold

Antique Diamond and Ruby Spider Web Sun Brooch Pendant in 18 Karat Gold

Located in Fairfield, CT

brooch, spider web sun motif, 18 karat gold, vintage jewelry, intricate design, statement piece, elegant

Category

Early 20th Century Late Victorian Brooches

Materials

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

Sunshine Emerald Diamond Gold Brooch
Sunshine Emerald Diamond Gold Brooch

Sunshine Emerald Diamond Gold Brooch

Located in South Pasadena, CA

that way. Approximately 1 3/8" overall. Unique 18 karat gold sun brooch/pendant circa 1980.

Category

Vintage 1980s American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

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Sun Brooch For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact sun brooch you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold, this item was constructed with great care. You can easily find a 78 antique edition and 4 modern creations to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for a sun brooch may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 19th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. Finding an appealing sun brooch — no matter the origin — is easy, but Christian Lacroix, Karl Lagerfeld and Robert Goossens for Yves Saint Laurent each produced a popular version that is worth a look. Take a look at a sun brooch featuring Diamond from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also cabochon and old european cut versions for sale. When shopping for a sun brooch, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Sun Brooch?

On average, a sun brooch at 1stDibs sells for $533, while they’re typically $195 on the low end and $19,000 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.