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Unusual French Galleon Brooch
Unusual French Galleon Brooch

Unusual French Galleon Brooch

Located in New York, NY

The iridescence of the mother of pearl brings a vibrancy to this brooch. Unusual and unique. Early 20th Century France. 3" x 2".

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Alfred Philippe Trifari Feather Clip Brooch
Alfred Philippe Trifari Feather Clip Brooch

Alfred Philippe Trifari Feather Clip Brooch

By Alfred Philippe for Trifari

Located in New York, NY

Alfred Philippe for Trifari Retro feather clip brooch. Unusual green gold finish works beautifully with faux ruby pastes.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Unusual Maison Gripoix Starfish Brooch
Unusual Maison Gripoix Starfish Brooch

Unusual Maison Gripoix Starfish Brooch

By Maison Gripoix

Located in New York, NY

Unusual Maison Gripoix Starfish Brooch from the 1960's.

Category

Vintage 1960s French Artisan Brooches

Materials

Bronze, Gilt Metal

Unusual Victorian Tremblant Horse Brooch
Unusual Victorian Tremblant Horse Brooch

Unusual Victorian Tremblant Horse Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Unusual silverplate brooch from the late 19th Century.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Louis Rousselet Unusual Floriform  Brooch
Louis Rousselet Unusual Floriform  Brooch

Louis Rousselet Unusual Floriform Brooch

By Louis Rousselet

Located in New York, NY

Large Louis Rousselet unusual and elaborate bar brooch. Of signature gilt filigree with floral inspired decorations composed of unusual nacre petals, ruby pate de verre beads, faux p...

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Gold, Gold Plate

Unusual Miriam Haskell Jet Loop Brooch
Unusual Miriam Haskell Jet Loop Brooch

Unusual Miriam Haskell Jet Loop Brooch

By Miriam Haskell

Located in New York, NY

Stunning and dimensional Miriam Haskell Jet Loop Brooch from the 1950's. Elaborate jet stones of different cuts are embroidered onto a black filigree base A small jet flower is sewn ...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Unusual 19th Century Brooch with Carved Citrine of Sailing Putti
Unusual 19th Century Brooch with Carved Citrine of Sailing Putti

Unusual 19th Century Brooch with Carved Citrine of Sailing Putti

Located in Riverdale, NY

This is an especially unusual and charming example. 2.25" x 7/8" Wide, Excellent Condition.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Brooches

Materials

Citrine, 14k Gold

Pair of Unusual 18 Karat White Gold Vintage Diamond Clip Brooches
Pair of Unusual 18 Karat White Gold Vintage Diamond Clip Brooches

Pair of Unusual 18 Karat White Gold Vintage Diamond Clip Brooches

Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse

A pair of 18 K white Gold Clips brooches. They feature brilliant cut Diamonds along with baguette cut diamonds with an approximate weight of 10 ct. These beautiful brooches can be ...

Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Post-War Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Unusual Arts and Crafts Platinum, Gold and Onyx Brooch, F.G. Hale
Unusual Arts and Crafts Platinum, Gold and Onyx Brooch, F.G. Hale

Unusual Arts and Crafts Platinum, Gold and Onyx Brooch, F.G. Hale

Located in Riverdale, NY

Unusual Arts and Crafts Platinum, Gold and Onyx Brooch circa 1910 attributed to Frank Gardner Hale.

Category

Antique Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Brooches

Materials

Onyx, Gold, Platinum

Unusual Victorian Pecan Stickpin
Unusual Victorian Pecan Stickpin

Unusual Victorian Pecan Stickpin

Located in Riverdale, NY

Unusual Victorian Pecan Stickpin in 14k gold from the 19th Century. Hand crafted of textured yellow gold, pink gold with a white and pink gold spike. Unusual subject matter, were not...

Category

Antique 1860s American High Victorian Brooches

Materials

14k Gold

Unusual Victorian Snake Stickpin
Unusual Victorian Snake Stickpin

Unusual Victorian Snake Stickpin

Located in New York, NY

Highly unusual handmade Victorian snake stickpin in 14K gold with lovely detailing. A fully formed snake is wrapped around a pear shaped faceted rock crystal. Hidden beneath in the s...

Category

Antique 1870s American Victorian Brooches

Materials

Rock Crystal, 14k Gold

Unusual Victorian Butterfly Wing Stickpin
Unusual Victorian Butterfly Wing Stickpin

Unusual Victorian Butterfly Wing Stickpin

Located in New York, NY

Unusual Victorian Butterfly Wing Stickpin set in 14k gold. Mid 19th Century with a small moth or butterfly caught under glass with an iridescent blue butterfly wing back ground. Supe...

Category

Antique 1870s American High Victorian Brooches

Materials

14k Gold

Unusual Art Deco Bakelite Gazelle
Unusual Art Deco Bakelite Gazelle

Unusual Art Deco Bakelite Gazelle

Located in New York, NY

Unusual Art Deco Gazelle brooch of tortoise bakelite clad with silver metal.

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Unusual Victorian Coral Cat Stickpin
Unusual Victorian Coral Cat Stickpin

Unusual Victorian Coral Cat Stickpin

Located in Riverdale, NY

Lovely Victorian Coral Cat Stickpin from the 19th Century. A finely carved 3D cat's head is set on a gold round with black enamel detailing to look like a ruff or collar. Superb qua...

Category

Antique 1870s American Late Victorian Brooches

Materials

Coral, 14k Gold

Unusual Line Vautrin "Jonas" Clip
Unusual Line Vautrin "Jonas" Clip

Unusual Line Vautrin "Jonas" Clip

By Line Vautrin

Located in New York, NY

Line Vautrin modele "Jonas". Large and unusual Line Vautrin Clip of gilded bronze. A figure stands over a cascading ribbon form motif which resembles an open mouth whale/animal? Clip...

Category

Vintage 1940s French Brooches

Materials

Bronze, Gilt Metal

Unusual Marcel Boucher Genie Clip
Unusual Marcel Boucher Genie Clip

Unusual Marcel Boucher Genie Clip

By Marcel Boucher

Located in New York, NY

Charming Marcel Boucher Genie Clip. Unusual clip with a smiling genie with hair made from gilt fox chains with pave accents. A faux pearl is the accent at the top of the clip. The fa...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Unusual Art Deco Opal Flapper Cameo
Unusual Art Deco Opal Flapper Cameo

Unusual Art Deco Opal Flapper Cameo

Located in New York, NY

Rare and Unusual Art Deco Opal Flapper Cameo brooch from the 1920's set in 14k filigreed gold.

Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Opal, 14k Gold

Unusual Art Nouveau Crab Stick Pin
Unusual Art Nouveau Crab Stick Pin

Unusual Art Nouveau Crab Stick Pin

Located in New York, NY

Unusual Art Nouveau Crab Stick Pin set in 14k gold circa 1890. A lovely natural blister pearl is used for the body and the gold work is beautifully rendered to form an expressive Art...

Category

Antique 1890s American Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold

Unusual Victorian Enamel Trembler Owl Stickpin
Unusual Victorian Enamel Trembler Owl Stickpin

Unusual Victorian Enamel Trembler Owl Stickpin

Located in New York, NY

Unusual Victorian Enamel Trembler Owl Stickpin from 1900. Gilt brass with cold enamel detailing in black, white and yellow with paste eyes. Owl head trembles with mover. Marked Paten...

Category

Antique Early 1900s American Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Enamel, Gilt Metal

Unusual Art Deco Bakelite Knight Clip
Unusual Art Deco Bakelite Knight Clip

Unusual Art Deco Bakelite Knight Clip

Located in New York, NY

Unusual Art Deco Bakelite Knight Clip from the 1930's.

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Unusual Art Deco French Paste Bird
Unusual Art Deco French Paste Bird

Unusual Art Deco French Paste Bird

Located in New York, NY

Unusual Art Deco French Paste Bird designed as a stickpin with genuine feather decoration. Hand set paste sterling bird with black enamel detailing on beak and feet. French sterling ...

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Unusual Victorian Amythest and Enamel Stickpin
Unusual Victorian Amythest and Enamel Stickpin

Unusual Victorian Amythest and Enamel Stickpin

Located in Riverdale, NY

Unusual Victorian Amythest and Enamel Stickpin from the 19th Century of fine French manufacture. Originally born as a hat pin, it has been cut down for wear on a lapel in the period ...

Category

Antique 1890s French Late Victorian Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, 18k Gold, Enamel, Gilt Metal

Unusual Victorian Rock Crystal Gold Snake Stickpin
Unusual Victorian Rock Crystal Gold Snake Stickpin

Unusual Victorian Rock Crystal Gold Snake Stickpin

Located in Riverdale, NY

Highly unusual handmade Victorian snake stickpin in 14K gold with lovely detailing. A fully formed snake is wrapped around a pear shaped faceted rock crystal. Hidden beneath in the s...

Category

Antique 1870s American Victorian Brooches

Materials

Rock Crystal, 14k Gold

Sicilian Cart Vintage Brooch
Sicilian Cart Vintage Brooch

Sicilian Cart Vintage Brooch

Located in Milano, MI

Unusual Vintage brooch set in 18ct gold depicting a Sicilian cart, symbol of Sicilian folklore.

Category

20th Century Italian Brooches

Materials

18k Gold

Andrew Clunn Diamond Brooch
Andrew Clunn Diamond Brooch

Andrew Clunn Diamond Brooch

By Andrew Clunn

Located in Darnestown, MD

Elegant and unusual diamond brooch by Andrew Clunn. The piece has 105 diamonds weighing a total of approximately 12.1 carats.

Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Rare Felix Flower Brooch
Rare Felix Flower Brooch

Rare Felix Flower Brooch

By Felix

Located in New York, NY

Metal stem and ochre tinted leaf form the body of this unusual brooch. France 1950s. Flowerhead: 3" Length 3.5"

Category

Vintage 1950s French Brooches

Coro Fantasy Shell Brooch
Coro Fantasy Shell Brooch

Coro Fantasy Shell Brooch

By Coro

Located in New York, NY

Gilded metal with pave crystal accents. Large, unusual and dimensional brooch. 3.5" x 2.5". 1940's USA.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Carved Jadeite Ruby Brooch
Carved Jadeite Ruby Brooch

Carved Jadeite Ruby Brooch

Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE

An unusual jadeite brooch, centering a carved translucent lavender jadeite, depicting two small dragons hoarding four natural ruby cabochon eggs in their center.

Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Brooches

Materials

Jade, 18k Gold

Victorian Gold Anchor Brooch
Victorian Gold Anchor Brooch

Victorian Gold Anchor Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Unusual "anchor" themed brooch from the late 19th Century.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Brooches

Materials

15k Gold

Archaeological Revival Fibula Brooch
Archaeological Revival Fibula Brooch

Archaeological Revival Fibula Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Imaginatively interpreted, created with a wealth of delightful detail in bloomed and engraved gold, this highly unusual brooch exerts both charm and fascination.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Etruscan Revival Brooches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Angelskin Coral Brooch
Victorian Angelskin Coral Brooch

Victorian Angelskin Coral Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Unusual angelskin coral brooch form the late 19th Century of a Neoclassical maiden flanked by 2 grotesque figures.

Category

Antique 1870s Italian Victorian Brooches

Materials

Coral, Sterling Silver

Victorian Micromosaic Cameo Brooch
Victorian Micromosaic Cameo Brooch

Victorian Micromosaic Cameo Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Late 19th Century stone cameo brooch with micromosaic dove details. Unusual to have the combination of the hand carved stone cameo with the micromosiac work.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Brooches

Materials

14k Gold

Modernist Sterling Brooch By Ronald Pearson
Modernist Sterling Brooch By Ronald Pearson

Modernist Sterling Brooch By Ronald Pearson

Located in Saint Petersburg, FL

An unusual sterling brooch by Ronald Pearson ca' 1960's.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Modernist Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Czechoslovakian Art Glass Flower Brooch
Czechoslovakian Art Glass Flower Brooch

Czechoslovakian Art Glass Flower Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Unusual Czechoslovakian Art Glass Flower Brooch with multicolored paste center.

Category

Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Brass

Large Felix Flower Head Brooch
Large Felix Flower Head Brooch

Large Felix Flower Head Brooch

By Felix

Located in New York, NY

cabochon, form the body of this unusual brooch. France 1950s. Large and imposing in scale.

Category

Vintage 1950s French Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Amazing Czech Large Ruby Brooch
Amazing Czech Large Ruby Brooch

Amazing Czech Large Ruby Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Unusual Czech brooch from the 1950s centering a large faux ruby with tendrils of ruby aurora and pave "leaves" around.

Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Brooches

Victorian French Circus Poodle Brooch
Victorian French Circus Poodle Brooch

Victorian French Circus Poodle Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Unusual figural sterling brooch from 19th Century France.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Line Vautrin Surreal Eye Brooch
Line Vautrin Surreal Eye Brooch

Line Vautrin Surreal Eye Brooch

By Line Vautrin

Located in New York, NY

Unusual surrealist eye brooch by Line Vautrin, France from the 1950s.

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Brooches

Elizabeth Locke Brooch with Prancing Horses
Elizabeth Locke Brooch with Prancing Horses

Elizabeth Locke Brooch with Prancing Horses

By Elizabeth Locke

Located in Darnestown, MD

This Elizabeth Locke brooch is unusual in both shape and design. It depicts the front half of two prancing horses with flowing manes.

Category

Late 20th Century American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

18k Gold

Opal and Garnet Victorian Gold Brooch
Opal and Garnet Victorian Gold Brooch

Opal and Garnet Victorian Gold Brooch

Located in Darnestown, MD

Elegant and unusual gold brooch with a twisting in and out tubular design.

Category

Antique 1890s Victorian Brooches

Materials

Garnet, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold

Art Deco Surrealist Enamel Lobster Brooch
Art Deco Surrealist Enamel Lobster Brooch

Art Deco Surrealist Enamel Lobster Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Channel your inner Schiaparelli with this brooch perched in unusual places. Likely made by Coro. 1930's USA. 4" x 2".

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Enamel, Gilt Metal

Black Americana Themed Bakelite Figural Brooch
Black Americana Themed Bakelite Figural Brooch

Black Americana Themed Bakelite Figural Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Super unusual and rare, collectible black Americana themed brooch of a young boys face in hand carved bakelite.

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Brooches

Antique Pearl, Diamond & Sapphire Trident Brooch Pin
Antique Pearl, Diamond & Sapphire Trident Brooch Pin

Antique Pearl, Diamond & Sapphire Trident Brooch Pin

Located in Brisbane City, QLD

This exceedingly unusual brooch pin dates to the 19th century and has been set with diamonds, natural pearls and a blue sapphire.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Chanel Ruby Pate de Verre Holly Brooch, Goossens
Chanel Ruby Pate de Verre Holly Brooch, Goossens

Chanel Ruby Pate de Verre Holly Brooch, Goossens

By Chanel

Located in Riverdale, NY

Attractive and unusual holly brooch by Chanel. Robert Goosens is the workshop for this handmade brooch of fluted gilt leaves, pate de verre ruby beads and pastes.

Category

Vintage 1960s French Brooches

Victorian Diamond and Seed Pearl Yellow Gold Brooch
Victorian Diamond and Seed Pearl Yellow Gold Brooch

Victorian Diamond and Seed Pearl Yellow Gold Brooch

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

This unusual brooch is in the form of a bamboo walking stick/cane, accented with a feature pierced decorated heart shaped frame ornamented with fourteen seed pearls.

Category

Antique 1890s Unknown Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold

German Decorative Gilt Metal and Mottled Green Glass Brooch
German Decorative Gilt Metal and Mottled Green Glass Brooch

German Decorative Gilt Metal and Mottled Green Glass Brooch

Located in London, GB

This is a wonderfully stylish and unusual large German brooch dating to the early 20th century.

Category

Early 20th Century German Brooches

1980s, Diamond and White Gold Badminton Racket Brooch
1980s, Diamond and White Gold Badminton Racket Brooch

1980s, Diamond and White Gold Badminton Racket Brooch

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

This fine, unusual and impressive diamond brooch has been crafted in 18k white gold.

Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

De Mario Faceted Glass Petal Flower Brooch
De Mario Faceted Glass Petal Flower Brooch

De Mario Faceted Glass Petal Flower Brooch

By DeMario

Located in New York, NY

De Mario Faceted Glass Petal Flower Brooch from the 1940's. Unusual changeant green-topaz faceted Czech petals form the flower head accented by an array of green and topaz crystals a...

Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Brass, Gilt Metal

Antique Art Nouveau Carved Amethyst Brooch Pin
Antique Art Nouveau Carved Amethyst Brooch Pin

Antique Art Nouveau Carved Amethyst Brooch Pin

Located in Chicago, IL

The amethyst is carved to resemble a berry. An interesting and unusual brooch from Art Nouveau era. Marked on frame and pin with 56 zolotnik old Russian gold standard with init...

Category

Early 20th Century Russian Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Amethyst

Sterling Silver Men Contemporary Juniper Brooch with Diamonds
Sterling Silver Men Contemporary Juniper Brooch with Diamonds

Sterling Silver Men Contemporary Juniper Brooch with Diamonds

By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery

Located in Berlin, DE

Today, diamonds can be worn even with t-shirts, and when a brooch has an unusual shape, it becomes a new statement piece that can be worn in many different ways.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver, White Gold

Line Vautrin Mirror Mosaic Flower Bouquet Brooch
Line Vautrin Mirror Mosaic Flower Bouquet Brooch

Line Vautrin Mirror Mosaic Flower Bouquet Brooch

By Line Vautrin

Located in New York, NY

Unusual Floral bouquet brooch by Line Vautrin, France from the 1950s.

Category

Vintage 1950s French Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate, Gilt Metal

Sterling Silver and Chrysoprase Hand Crafted Statement Brooch
Sterling Silver and Chrysoprase Hand Crafted Statement Brooch

Sterling Silver and Chrysoprase Hand Crafted Statement Brooch

Located in London, GB

Measuring length 7.2cm / 2.8 inches by width 4cm / 1.5 inches. The brooch is in very good condition. This is a beautiful and unusual statement brooch dating to the early twentieth c...

Category

Early 20th Century Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Chanel Ruby Pate de Verre Holly Brooch: Goossens
Chanel Ruby Pate de Verre Holly Brooch: Goossens

Chanel Ruby Pate de Verre Holly Brooch: Goossens

By Chanel

Located in Riverdale, NY

Attractive and unusual holly brooch by Chanel. Robert Goosens is the workshop for this handmade brooch of fluted gilt leaves, pate de verre ruby beads and pastes.

Category

Vintage 1960s French Brooches

French Turquoise and Diamond Grasshopper Brooch in Yellow Gold
French Turquoise and Diamond Grasshopper Brooch in Yellow Gold

French Turquoise and Diamond Grasshopper Brooch in Yellow Gold

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

This rare and unusual brooch secures to the reverse with a hinged pin and hook.

Category

Antique 1830s French Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Chanel Cruciform Byantine Brooch, Property of Coco Chanel
Chanel Cruciform Byantine Brooch, Property of Coco Chanel

Chanel Cruciform Byantine Brooch, Property of Coco Chanel

By Coco Chanel /Maison Goossens

Located in Riverdale, NY

The base for this weighty bronze brooch has an unusual "shepherds crook" pin fitting that allows it to double as a pendant. " This brooch made by Goossens ,Paris for Chanel in dif...

Category

Vintage 1960s French Byzantine Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate, Bronze, Gilt Metal

Egyptian Revival Pharaoh Pin Brooch Old Mine Diamond, 1920
Egyptian Revival Pharaoh Pin Brooch Old Mine Diamond, 1920

Egyptian Revival Pharaoh Pin Brooch Old Mine Diamond, 1920

Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv

Design & Details The Pharaoh motif is intricately modeled, with the diamond set to draw the eye and enhance the regal design. The brooch is fitted with an unusual and rare original s...

Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond

Victorian 15K Gold Enamel Floral Gate Brooch with Diamonds, Circa 1880
Victorian 15K Gold Enamel Floral Gate Brooch with Diamonds, Circa 1880

Victorian 15K Gold Enamel Floral Gate Brooch with Diamonds, Circa 1880

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

This fine and impressive unusual Victorian brooch has been crafted in 15k yellow gold with 15k white gold settings.

Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

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You are likely to find exactly the brooches unusual you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Gilt Metal. You can easily find a 49 antique edition and 2 modern creations to choose from as well. Finding the perfect brooches unusual may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 19th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. Finding an appealing brooches unusual — no matter the origin — is easy, but Marcel Boucher, Angela Cummings and Bulgari each produced a popular version that is worth a look. A brooches unusual can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but Diamond rings, from our inventory of 11, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. Today, if you’re looking for a baguette cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes round cut alternatives. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a brooches unusual, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Brooches Unusual?

On average, a brooches unusual at 1stDibs sells for $1,575, while they’re typically $395 on the low end and $28,000 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.