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Trifari Retro Articulated Fringe Tassel Brooch
Trifari Retro Articulated Fringe Tassel Brooch

Trifari Retro Articulated Fringe Tassel Brooch

By Alfred Philippe for Trifari

Located in New York, NY

Trifari Alfred Phllippe Retro sterling articulated tassel brooch. Styled as a baton terminating in

Category

Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

Miriam Haskell Leaf and Pearl Tassel Brooch
Miriam Haskell Leaf and Pearl Tassel Brooch

Miriam Haskell Leaf and Pearl Tassel Brooch

By Miriam Haskell

Located in New York, NY

Lovely Haskell Leaf and Pearl Tassel Brooch from the 1940's. Elaborate Haskell signature faux

Category

Vintage 1940s American Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Cartier Art Deco Platinum Seed Pearl Diamond Onyx Tassel Brooch
Cartier Art Deco Platinum Seed Pearl Diamond Onyx Tassel Brooch

Cartier Art Deco Platinum Seed Pearl Diamond Onyx Tassel Brooch

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

An exquisite and rare piece, Cartier platinum tassel brooch from Art Deco era, set with seed pearls

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Platinum

Antique 19th Century 14K Gold Cannetille Tassel Brooch
Antique 19th Century 14K Gold Cannetille Tassel Brooch

Antique 19th Century 14K Gold Cannetille Tassel Brooch

Located in Rotterdam, NL

This is an antique 19th century 14 karat yellow gold tassel brooch created with fine filigree and

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Brooches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture Bullion and Swarovski Tassel Brooch
Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture Bullion and Swarovski Tassel Brooch

Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture Bullion and Swarovski Tassel Brooch

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in New York, NY

Amazing and large Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture Bullion and Swarovski Tassel Brooch from the

Category

Vintage 1980s French Artisan Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Vintage Pair of Long Pink Satin Bead Tassel Brooches 1960s
Vintage Pair of Long Pink Satin Bead Tassel Brooches 1960s

Vintage Pair of Long Pink Satin Bead Tassel Brooches 1960s

Located in Wilmslow, GB

A fabulous pair of Vintage Pink Satin Tassel Brooches. Very very long and boasting a pair for the

Category

Vintage 1960s Brooches

Mother of Pearl Jeweled Artisan Massive Gilt Metal Tassel Brooch c 1970s
Mother of Pearl Jeweled Artisan Massive Gilt Metal Tassel Brooch c 1970s

Mother of Pearl Jeweled Artisan Massive Gilt Metal Tassel Brooch c 1970s

Located in University City, MO

Exquisite mother of pearl massive crystal jeweled gilt metal fringe tassel brooch designed by

Category

Vintage 1970s German Artisan Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

YVES SAINT LAURENT Vintage Tassel Brooch Pendant
YVES SAINT LAURENT Vintage Tassel Brooch Pendant

YVES SAINT LAURENT Vintage Tassel Brooch Pendant

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Add a little tassel flair to your brooch collection! Adding movement to your outfit will add a fun

Category

Vintage 1980s French Brooches

1990s Vintage CHANEL Gold Toned CC Tassel Brooch
1990s Vintage CHANEL Gold Toned CC Tassel Brooch

1990s Vintage CHANEL Gold Toned CC Tassel Brooch

By Chanel

Located in Bangkok, TH

This exquisite vintage Chanel brooch is crafted of gold-plated metal featuring carved floral

Category

1990s French Brooches

Antique 19th Century 14K Gold Cannetille Tassel Brooch
Antique 19th Century 14K Gold Cannetille Tassel Brooch

Antique 19th Century 14K Gold Cannetille Tassel Brooch

Located in Rotterdam, NL

This is an antique 19th century 14 karat gold brooch created with fine cannetille work. The oval

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Brooches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold

Antique 14 Karat Rose Gold Seed Pearl Tassel Brooch
Antique 14 Karat Rose Gold Seed Pearl Tassel Brooch

Antique 14 Karat Rose Gold Seed Pearl Tassel Brooch

Located in Rotterdam, NL

. The jewelry is noted for granulation, applied filigree and tassels. The brooch is in very good

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Late Victorian Brooches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique 14K Gold Orient Pearl and Cannetille Tassel Brooch
Antique 14K Gold Orient Pearl and Cannetille Tassel Brooch

Antique 14K Gold Orient Pearl and Cannetille Tassel Brooch

Located in Rotterdam, NL

. Seven gold tassels are hung below the brooch and swing freely. Cannetille typically features fine gold

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Brooches

Materials

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

Antique Early 19th Century Scallop Shape Cut Steel Tassel Brooch
Antique Early 19th Century Scallop Shape Cut Steel Tassel Brooch

Antique Early 19th Century Scallop Shape Cut Steel Tassel Brooch

Located in Munich, Bavaria

This fine early 19th scallop shape cut steel brooch with articulated tassels is in excellent order.

Category

Antique 1820s British George IV Brooches

Vintage 21.90cts Platinum Mixed-Cut Natural Diamond Tassel Brooch Pin
Vintage 21.90cts Platinum Mixed-Cut Natural Diamond Tassel Brooch Pin

Vintage 21.90cts Platinum Mixed-Cut Natural Diamond Tassel Brooch Pin

Located in Miami, FL

This beautiful Vintage 1960s diamond brooch pin is crafted in solid platinum. Displaying a delicate

Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Emanuel Ungaro, Paris 1980s Large 7.5" Satin Gold, Jeweled Tassel Brooch
Emanuel Ungaro, Paris 1980s Large 7.5" Satin Gold, Jeweled Tassel Brooch

Emanuel Ungaro, Paris 1980s Large 7.5" Satin Gold, Jeweled Tassel Brooch

By Emanuel Ungaro

Located in New York, NY

tassel. It is adorned with a square red and an oval blue resin cabochon. The brooch measures 3 inches

Category

Vintage 1980s French Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Dior Mitchel Maer 1956 Conch Crystals White Pearls Tassel Brooch
Christian Dior Mitchel Maer 1956 Conch Crystals White Pearls Tassel Brooch

Christian Dior Mitchel Maer 1956 Conch Crystals White Pearls Tassel Brooch

By Mitchel Maer for Christian Dior

Located in Wokingham, England

Pearls Tassel Circle Water Drop Brooch, Silver Plated Mitchel Maer was a prominent American designer who

Category

Vintage 1950s German Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Silver Plate

Elegant Marcel Boucher Retro Tassel Set
Elegant Marcel Boucher Retro Tassel Set

Elegant Marcel Boucher Retro Tassel Set

By Marcel Boucher

Located in New York, NY

Elegant Marcel Boucher Retro Tassel Set from the 1940's of pierced tassel brooch and matching clip

Category

Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Rhodium, Gilt Metal

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Black Velvet Burgundy Tassel Gold Brooch Pendant
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Black Velvet Burgundy Tassel Gold Brooch Pendant

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Black Velvet Burgundy Tassel Gold Brooch Pendant

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Wokingham, England

Pineapple Plant Burgundy Red Long Tassel Brooch Pendant, Gold Plated Very excellent condition. Versatile

Category

Vintage 1980s French Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Swarovski Retro Tassel Pin Brooch
Swarovski Retro Tassel Pin Brooch

Swarovski Retro Tassel Pin Brooch

Located in Montreal, QC

A stunning Retro stylized figural Tassel pin set with clear round Swarovski Crystals; approx

Category

Vintage 1950s Modernist Brooches

Antique 9.48 Carat Garnet and 21k Yellow Gold Brooch/Pendant
Antique 9.48 Carat Garnet and 21k Yellow Gold Brooch/Pendant

Antique 9.48 Carat Garnet and 21k Yellow Gold Brooch/Pendant

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

detract from the true representation of this fine gold antique tassel brooch with garnets. Garnet Quality

Category

Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Brooches

Materials

Garnet, Yellow Gold

Miriam Haskell Chinoiserie Tassel Stick Pin Brooch
Miriam Haskell Chinoiserie Tassel Stick Pin Brooch

Miriam Haskell Chinoiserie Tassel Stick Pin Brooch

By Miriam Haskell

Located in New York, NY

Striking Miriam Haskell Chinoiserie Stick Pin Brooch from the 1950's. Signature Russian Gilt metal

Category

Vintage 1950s American Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Vintage gold tone black cab tassel designer brooch
Vintage gold tone black cab tassel designer brooch

Vintage gold tone black cab tassel designer brooch

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • signed • gold tone with resin cab and fabric tassel • vintage designer brooch

Category

20th Century Brooches

Vintage gold tone dangle chain tassel designer brooch
Vintage gold tone dangle chain tassel designer brooch

Vintage gold tone dangle chain tassel designer brooch

Located in Palos Hills, IL

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

Category

Vintage 1980s Brooches

Antique 14 Karat Gold Pearl and Tassel Cannetille Brooch
Antique 14 Karat Gold Pearl and Tassel Cannetille Brooch

Antique 14 Karat Gold Pearl and Tassel Cannetille Brooch

Located in Rotterdam, NL

An antique cannetille brooch created in 14 karat yellow gold. The brooch is embellished with a

Category

Early 20th Century Dutch Victorian Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Roger Jean- Pierre for Balenciaga Tremblant Tassel  Depose Clip Brooch
Roger Jean- Pierre for Balenciaga Tremblant Tassel  Depose Clip Brooch

Roger Jean- Pierre for Balenciaga Tremblant Tassel Depose Clip Brooch

By Roger Jean-Pierre

Located in New York, NY

Balenciaga tremblant Tassel Clip brooch of prong set fringed gray crystal pastes with a large faux

Category

Vintage 1950s French Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal, Silver Plate

1.50 Carat Diamonds Tassel 1960s Pendant Brooch Pin 14 Karat
1.50 Carat Diamonds Tassel 1960s Pendant Brooch Pin 14 Karat

1.50 Carat Diamonds Tassel 1960s Pendant Brooch Pin 14 Karat

Located in New York, NY

1960's Victorian Medallion Enamel Pendant Brooch 1.50ct. natural diamonds Round, brilliant. G/H

Category

Vintage 1960s American Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Amethyst and Rose Gold Brooch with Flowers and Tassels
Victorian Amethyst and Rose Gold Brooch with Flowers and Tassels

Victorian Amethyst and Rose Gold Brooch with Flowers and Tassels

Located in Berkeley, CA

This unique and exquisite rose gold and amethyst brooch speaks volumes of history and art. The high

Category

Antique 1880s American Victorian Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Rose Gold

Christian Dior GROSSE 1964 Double Layer Flourish Tassel Flower Brooch Pendant
Christian Dior GROSSE 1964 Double Layer Flourish Tassel Flower Brooch Pendant

Christian Dior GROSSE 1964 Double Layer Flourish Tassel Flower Brooch Pendant

By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior

Located in Wokingham, England

Christian Dior GROSSE 1964 Vintage Unisex Double Layer Flourish Tassel Spray Flower Chunky Dome

Category

Vintage 1960s German Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Dior GROSSE 1958 Vintage Geometric Knot Bow Ribbon Tassel Gold Brooch
Christian Dior GROSSE 1958 Vintage Geometric Knot Bow Ribbon Tassel Gold Brooch

Christian Dior GROSSE 1958 Vintage Geometric Knot Bow Ribbon Tassel Gold Brooch

By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior

Located in Wokingham, England

Tassel Modernist Brooch, Gold Tone Very good condition. Some light scratches and colour loss at side and

Category

Vintage 1950s German Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Dior GROSSE 1961 Double Striped Bow Tie Mesh Rope Tassel Drop Brooch
Christian Dior GROSSE 1961 Double Striped Bow Tie Mesh Rope Tassel Drop Brooch

Christian Dior GROSSE 1961 Double Striped Bow Tie Mesh Rope Tassel Drop Brooch

By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior

Located in Wokingham, England

Christian Dior GROSSE 1961 Vintage Unisex Double Striped Knot Bow Tie Ribbon Mesh Rope Tassel Drop

Category

Vintage 1960s German Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Dior Vintage 1969 Baroque Pink Emerald Marble Tassel Openwork 2 Set
Christian Dior Vintage 1969 Baroque Pink Emerald Marble Tassel Openwork 2 Set

Christian Dior Vintage 1969 Baroque Pink Emerald Marble Tassel Openwork 2 Set

By Christian Dior

Located in Wokingham, England

Christian Dior Vintage 1969 Baroque Pink Emerald Green Marble Oval Round Stones Openwork Tassel

Category

Vintage 1960s German Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Antique Art Deco Crystal Tassel Pin in Silver Tone, Clear Crystals
Antique Art Deco Crystal Tassel Pin in Silver Tone, Clear Crystals

Antique Art Deco Crystal Tassel Pin in Silver Tone, Clear Crystals

Located in Milford, DE

. Adding to its allure, multiple strands of prong-set crystals dangle elegantly, creating a tassel effect

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Crystal

Christian Dior Vintage 1969 Baroque Pink Emerald Marble Openwork Tassel 2 Set
Christian Dior Vintage 1969 Baroque Pink Emerald Marble Openwork Tassel 2 Set

Christian Dior Vintage 1969 Baroque Pink Emerald Marble Openwork Tassel 2 Set

By Christian Dior

Located in Wokingham, England

Christian Dior Vintage 1970 Sapphire Navy Blue Marble Rectangle Cross Flower Whole Shining Clear Crystals Exquisite Elegant Modernist Link Necklace Clip Earrings 2 Gift Jewellery Set...

Category

Vintage 1970s German Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Silver Plate

Hermès Grand Apparat Gold Brooch Trimmings
Hermès Grand Apparat Gold Brooch Trimmings

Hermès Grand Apparat Gold Brooch Trimmings

By Hermès

Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique

Gorgeous Authentic Hermès Brooch Print: Trmmings, Tassels Pattern issued from "Grand Apparat". We

Category

Late 20th Century French Brooches

Materials

Enamel, Gold Plate

ROCHAS Vintage Gold Tone Baroque Keyhole Brooch
ROCHAS Vintage Gold Tone Baroque Keyhole Brooch

ROCHAS Vintage Gold Tone Baroque Keyhole Brooch

By Rochas

Located in Nice, FR

ROCHAS vintage iconic gold tone brooch with chain tassel featuring a Baroque lock design. Embossed

Category

20th Century French Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Antique Victorian Dutch 14 Karat Yellow Gold Brooch/Pendant
Antique Victorian Dutch 14 Karat Yellow Gold Brooch/Pendant

Antique Victorian Dutch 14 Karat Yellow Gold Brooch/Pendant

Located in Arnhem, NL

finished with tassels at the bottom. The brooch/pendant are made of 14 karat yellow gold (585/1000). The

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Brooches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Antique 14K Gold Tassel Earrings and Brooch, Jewelry Set
Antique 14K Gold Tassel Earrings and Brooch, Jewelry Set

Antique 14K Gold Tassel Earrings and Brooch, Jewelry Set

Located in Rotterdam, NL

earrings and brooch, the tassels below the top completes the whole look of these beauties. This kind of

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian More Earrings

Materials

Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 14K Yellow Gold Tassel Earrings and Brooch, Jewelry Set
Antique 14K Yellow Gold Tassel Earrings and Brooch, Jewelry Set

Antique 14K Yellow Gold Tassel Earrings and Brooch, Jewelry Set

Located in Rotterdam, NL

This is an antique early 20th century jewelry set consisting of earrings and a brooch. The gold has

Category

Early 20th Century Dutch Victorian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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

Crafted in France and dating to 1993, this striking Chanel brooch is a quintessential example of

Category

1990s French Accessories

Antique 14K Gold Seed Pearl Pendant Brooch with Tassels, Circa 1870
Antique 14K Gold Seed Pearl Pendant Brooch with Tassels, Circa 1870

Antique 14K Gold Seed Pearl Pendant Brooch with Tassels, Circa 1870

Located in Rotterdam, NL

This ornate antique pendant brooch, dating from circa 1870, is a magnificent example of high 19th

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century European High Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold, Rose Gold

Alfred Phillippe for Trifari Retro Tassel Baton demi Parure
Alfred Phillippe for Trifari Retro Tassel Baton demi Parure

Alfred Phillippe for Trifari Retro Tassel Baton demi Parure

By Alfred Philippe for Trifari

Located in New York, NY

base metal with a rose gold plate finish. The tassels are articulated on both brooch and ear clips

Category

Vintage 1940s American Retro Dangle Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate, Base Metal

Antique 1880's 14K Gold Filigree Earrings and Brooch
Antique 1880's 14K Gold Filigree Earrings and Brooch

Antique 1880's 14K Gold Filigree Earrings and Brooch

Located in Rotterdam, NL

beautiful filigree and cannetille work design. Both, earrings and brooch, have dangling tassels below the

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Dangle Earrings

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

House of Schiaparelli Retro Style Tassle Demi Parure
House of Schiaparelli Retro Style Tassle Demi Parure

House of Schiaparelli Retro Style Tassle Demi Parure

By Schiaparelli

Located in New York, NY

d'art. Schiaparelli's retro gilt loop motif necklace and brooch with dangling tassel pendants.

Category

Vintage 1950s American More Jewelry

Materials

Gilt Metal

Vintage Massive FREDERIC VOLLE PARIS Jewelled Tassel Brooch
Vintage Massive FREDERIC VOLLE PARIS Jewelled Tassel Brooch

Vintage Massive FREDERIC VOLLE PARIS Jewelled Tassel Brooch

Located in Kingersheim, Alsace

Vintage Massive FREDERIC VOLLE PARIS Jewelled Tassel Brooch Measurements: Height: 2.95 inches (7.5

Category

20th Century Italian Brooches

Pierre Lorion Sylvia Karels Paris Tassel Brooch
Pierre Lorion Sylvia Karels Paris Tassel Brooch

Pierre Lorion Sylvia Karels Paris Tassel Brooch

Located in Litchfield County, CT

Vintage oversized gilt French tassel brooch by Pierre Lorion Sylvia Karels. Signed. About 4"

Category

1990s French Brooches

1950’S Gold & Glass Jade Fringe Tassel Brooch
1950’S Gold & Glass Jade Fringe Tassel Brooch

1950’S Gold & Glass Jade Fringe Tassel Brooch

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

1950'S Unique Gold Plate & Glass Jade Fringe Tassel Brooch. This cabochon back prong set brooch

Category

Mid-20th Century Brooches

Vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT Ysl Safety Pin Tassel Brooch
Vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT Ysl Safety Pin Tassel Brooch

Vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT Ysl Safety Pin Tassel Brooch

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Kingersheim, Alsace

Vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT Ysl Safety Pin Tassel Brooch Measurements: Height: 3.54 inches (9 cm

Category

20th Century French Brooches

Anne Klein Lion's Head Tassel Brooch
Anne Klein Lion's Head Tassel Brooch

Anne Klein Lion's Head Tassel Brooch

By Anne Klein

Located in Mastic Beach, NY

Rare Majestic Anne Klein French Lion's Head Tassle Brooch - Elegant, regal crystals in a highly

Category

Vintage 1980s American Byzantine Brooches

Vintage 4 ¾” Long Tassels Brooch & Signed Florenza Earrings
Vintage 4 ¾” Long Tassels Brooch & Signed Florenza Earrings

Vintage 4 ¾” Long Tassels Brooch & Signed Florenza Earrings

By Florenza

Located in New York, NY

a gold tone setting. The brooch has four long dangling tassles and measures 4-3/4” x 1-1/2”. The

Category

Late 20th Century Brooches

French 1950s tassel Drop Green Poured Glass Brooch
French 1950s tassel Drop Green Poured Glass Brooch

French 1950s tassel Drop Green Poured Glass Brooch

Located in London, GB

Couture Brooch Made in france originally comes with poured glass detailed work look like high-end

Category

Vintage 1950s French Artist Brooches

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Tassel Brooches For Sale on 1stDibs

Browse a vast assortment of tassel brooches for sale on 1stDibs. All of the items for sale were constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, Yellow Gold and 14k Gold. Find a collection of 65 vintage versions or 5 modern creations for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Our inventory is broad and distinctive, with accessories on offer that were made as long ago as the 18th Century to those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Our collection of tassel brooches includes designs that are universally popular, but Victorian and Contemporary styles, specifically, are sought with frequency. Miriam Haskell, Yves Saint Laurent and Valentino each produced beautiful examples of these items that are worth considering. Browse our collection of 7 Diamond versions today to add the perfect touch to your look. There are many round cut, bead and mixed cut tassel brooches for sale. When shopping our range of tassel brooches, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men today than there are for women.

How Much are Tassel Brooches?

On average, tassel brooches at 1stDibs sell for $915, while they’re typically $119 on the low end and $38,000 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.