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Antique Art Nouveau 18k Gold Large 3D Dragon w/ Diamond Textured Pin Brooch
Antique Art Nouveau 18k Gold Large 3D Dragon w/ Diamond Textured Pin Brooch

Antique Art Nouveau 18k Gold Large 3D Dragon w/ Diamond Textured Pin Brooch

Located in Montclair, NJ

Here we have an outstanding antique brooch that was crafted during the art nouveau era from solid

Category

Vintage 1910s Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

14K Yellow Gold Cat Brooch with Cultured Pearl and Rubies L. 1.20" × W. 0.60"
14K Yellow Gold Cat Brooch with Cultured Pearl and Rubies L. 1.20" × W. 0.60"

14K Yellow Gold Cat Brooch with Cultured Pearl and Rubies L. 1.20" × W. 0.60"

Located in New York, NY

Celebrate playful elegance with this charming cat-shaped brooch, crafted in 14K yellow gold and

Category

Early 2000s Spanish Modern Brooches

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian 18k Gold Carved White Pink Shell Cameo Brooch w/ Diamond Frame
Antique Victorian 18k Gold Carved White Pink Shell Cameo Brooch w/ Diamond Frame

Antique Victorian 18k Gold Carved White Pink Shell Cameo Brooch w/ Diamond Frame

Located in Montclair, NJ

This magnificent antique brooch was crafted from solid 18k yellow gold during the Victorian era. It

Category

Antique 1890s Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

French Vintage Brooch Pin Clip 18k Gold Emerald Estate Jewelry Signed J W
French Vintage Brooch Pin Clip 18k Gold Emerald Estate Jewelry Signed J W

French Vintage Brooch Pin Clip 18k Gold Emerald Estate Jewelry Signed J W

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

A joyful, bright vintage gold clip brooch from our French brooches collection. You can see it as an

Category

Vintage 1970s French Brooches

Materials

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

Vintage 14k Gold Cabochon Opal w/ Seed Pearl & Diamond Dangle Pin Brooch Pendant
Vintage 14k Gold Cabochon Opal w/ Seed Pearl & Diamond Dangle Pin Brooch Pendant

Vintage 14k Gold Cabochon Opal w/ Seed Pearl & Diamond Dangle Pin Brooch Pendant

Located in Montclair, NJ

Base Color w/ Blue, Orange & Green Play - 4.7x4mm to 7x4.9mm (approx.) (1) Natural Genuine Opal - Pear

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Revival Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Pearl, 14k Gold

Drop Shaped Black Opal W/ Marquise & Round Cut Diamond Halo Pendant or Brooch
Drop Shaped Black Opal W/ Marquise & Round Cut Diamond Halo Pendant or Brooch

Drop Shaped Black Opal W/ Marquise & Round Cut Diamond Halo Pendant or Brooch

Located in Miami, FL

sure to make a statement. This piece is originally a pin brooch and can be changed to a pendant

Category

2010s American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold

18k Yellow Gold Colorful Enamel Work w/ Ruby Eyes Detailed Kitty Cat Pin Brooch
18k Yellow Gold Colorful Enamel Work w/ Ruby Eyes Detailed Kitty Cat Pin Brooch

18k Yellow Gold Colorful Enamel Work w/ Ruby Eyes Detailed Kitty Cat Pin Brooch

Located in Montclair, NJ

(approx.) Material: 18k Solid Yellow Gold w/ White Gold Pin & Colorful Enamel Work (including blue, green

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique 14k Tri Color Gold Unique Shape Amethyst w/ Seed Pearl Floral Pin Brooch
Antique 14k Tri Color Gold Unique Shape Amethyst w/ Seed Pearl Floral Pin Brooch

Antique 14k Tri Color Gold Unique Shape Amethyst w/ Seed Pearl Floral Pin Brooch

Located in Montclair, NJ

: Solid 14k Yellow Gold w/ Green & Rose Gold Accents Weight: 14.36 Grams Width: 33.2mm (1.3") (east to

Category

Antique 19th Century Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Asprey Italian Made 18k Gold Large Polished 3D Leaf Pin Brooch w/ Diamond Stem
Asprey Italian Made 18k Gold Large Polished 3D Leaf Pin Brooch w/ Diamond Stem

Asprey Italian Made 18k Gold Large Polished 3D Leaf Pin Brooch w/ Diamond Stem

By Asprey

Located in Montclair, NJ

: Large vintage pin brooch w/ original finish & patina preserved. Excellent physical condition! Stock

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Two Tone Gold Detailed Mosaic Green Enamel W/ Diamond & Ruby Frog Brooch Pin
18k Two Tone Gold Detailed Mosaic Green Enamel W/ Diamond & Ruby Frog Brooch Pin

18k Two Tone Gold Detailed Mosaic Green Enamel W/ Diamond & Ruby Frog Brooch Pin

Located in Montclair, NJ

This stunning vintage brooch features a large frog design crafted in solid 18k yellow gold. The

Category

Vintage 1980s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Vintage 14K Gold Diamond Ruby & Sapphire Love Birds w/ Nest on Branch Pin Brooch
Vintage 14K Gold Diamond Ruby & Sapphire Love Birds w/ Nest on Branch Pin Brooch

Vintage 14K Gold Diamond Ruby & Sapphire Love Birds w/ Nest on Branch Pin Brooch

Located in Montclair, NJ

Here we have a gorgeous vintage brooch that is crafted from solid 14k yellow gold with white gold

Category

Vintage 1950s Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Boris LeBeau 18k TT Gold Deep Pink Enamel W/ Diamond Textured Heart Pin Brooch
Boris LeBeau 18k TT Gold Deep Pink Enamel W/ Diamond Textured Heart Pin Brooch

Boris LeBeau 18k TT Gold Deep Pink Enamel W/ Diamond Textured Heart Pin Brooch

By Boris Lebeau

Located in Montclair, NJ

This outstanding brooch/pin is designed by Boris LeBeau and crafted in solid 18k yellow and white

Category

1990s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Van Dell Long Flower Wire Brooch Pin w Faux Pearl Center, Gold Filled Sterling
Van Dell Long Flower Wire Brooch Pin w Faux Pearl Center, Gold Filled Sterling

Van Dell Long Flower Wire Brooch Pin w Faux Pearl Center, Gold Filled Sterling

By Van Dell

Located in Milford, DE

, accented with a single faux pearl. A bright and bold, yet sophisticated, brooch! 12K gold filled sterling

Category

Mid-20th Century Brooches

Materials

Gold-filled, Sterling Silver

18k White Gold South Sea Pearl w/ 2.48ct White & Black Diamond Flower Brooch Pin
18k White Gold South Sea Pearl w/ 2.48ct White & Black Diamond Flower Brooch Pin

18k White Gold South Sea Pearl w/ 2.48ct White & Black Diamond Flower Brooch Pin

Located in Montclair, NJ

Here we have a beautiful brooch that was crafted from solid 18k white gold featuring an elegant

Category

Early 2000s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Black Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

1.10 Carat Round Cut Diamond Brooch with Rubies and Blue Sapphires in 18K W/G
1.10 Carat Round Cut Diamond Brooch with Rubies and Blue Sapphires in 18K W/G

1.10 Carat Round Cut Diamond Brooch with Rubies and Blue Sapphires in 18K W/G

By Rewa Jewellery

Located in Bangkok, TH

This brooch features 1.10-carat diamonds, surrounded by a vibrant array of gemstones. Encircling

Category

2010s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Etruscan Revival 15K Gold Bar Brooch w/ Mine Cut Diamonds, U.K., Circa 1870's
Etruscan Revival 15K Gold Bar Brooch w/ Mine Cut Diamonds, U.K., Circa 1870's

Etruscan Revival 15K Gold Bar Brooch w/ Mine Cut Diamonds, U.K., Circa 1870's

Located in Chatham, CA

Victorian Etruscan Revival 15K yellow gold bar brooch/pin - set with three old mine cut diamonds

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Etruscan Revival Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Japanese Shakudō Brooch
Japanese Shakudō Brooch

Japanese Shakudō Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Beautifully detailed Japanese 19th Century Shakudō brooch. L 1.50", W .75". Excellent condition.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Brooches

Materials

Mixed Metal

Antique Diamond Ruby Emerald Butterfly Brooch
Antique Diamond Ruby Emerald Butterfly Brooch

Antique Diamond Ruby Emerald Butterfly Brooch

Located in Chicago, IL

.’ The back of the brooch is engraved: 10 April 1900 in liebe von W.M. Both the brooch and the case are

Category

Early 20th Century German Belle Époque Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold, Silver

POMELLATO - 18k bicolour gold brooch 14.3 gram
POMELLATO - 18k bicolour gold brooch 14.3 gram

POMELLATO - 18k bicolour gold brooch 14.3 gram

By Pomallato

Located in The Hague, ZH

POMELLATO - 18k bicolour gold brooch Detailed description: Dimensions: 2.4 cm x 3.3 cm (H x W

Category

2010s Dutch Modern Brooches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Alphabet 'W' Bag Bijoux with Natural Diamonds
Alphabet 'W' Bag Bijoux with Natural Diamonds

Alphabet 'W' Bag Bijoux with Natural Diamonds

By Ashna Mehta

Located in Dubai, AE

, this sparkling initial charm can be styled as a refined brooch on your Hermès Birkin or Kelly bag, or

Category

2010s Emirian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

French 1.50 Carat Diamond Gold Flower Brooch
French 1.50 Carat Diamond Gold Flower Brooch

French 1.50 Carat Diamond Gold Flower Brooch

Located in New York, NY

. Only one letter can be seen on the makers mark "W" or "M". The brooch weighs 11.5 grams.

Category

20th Century French Artisan Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold

Vintage Various Art Nouveau Brooches with Gemstones
Vintage Various Art Nouveau Brooches with Gemstones

Vintage Various Art Nouveau Brooches with Gemstones

Located in Stamford, CT

French brooch. W. 1 1/2 in. H. 1 3/8 in. Perfect Condition. Weight 10.4 grams. The small amethyst pin is

Category

Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold

1930s Green Enamel and Yellow Gold Regimantal Brooch
1930s Green Enamel and Yellow Gold Regimantal Brooch

1930s Green Enamel and Yellow Gold Regimantal Brooch

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

. W'. The brooch and presentation case are in exceptional condition, showing no signs or wear or use

Category

Vintage 1930s British Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Aurora Borealis Iridescent Blues, Greens Vintage Crystal Pin Brooch
Aurora Borealis Iridescent Blues, Greens Vintage Crystal Pin Brooch

Aurora Borealis Iridescent Blues, Greens Vintage Crystal Pin Brooch

Located in North Miami, FL

on your apparel. The colors are luscious. The size of the brooch is 2.85" W x 2.25" D and 1/2 " High

Category

Vintage 1950s American Modern Brooches

Materials

Crystal

Estate 18K Yellow Gold 27.00cts Diamond Flower Brooch
Estate 18K Yellow Gold 27.00cts Diamond Flower Brooch

Estate 18K Yellow Gold 27.00cts Diamond Flower Brooch

Located in New York, NY

to its captivating form. Measuring at L: 53mm and W: 49mm, the brooch's generous proportions command

Category

20th Century American Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique C.1883 15ct Yellow Gold Crescent Brooch
Antique C.1883 15ct Yellow Gold Crescent Brooch

Antique C.1883 15ct Yellow Gold Crescent Brooch

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

Antique C.1883 15ct Yellow Gold Crescent Brooch inscribed “G.G 14th Aug 1883 S.W” beautiful

Category

Antique 1880s British Victorian Brooches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Victorian Amethyst Brooch Pin Sterling Silver Filigree Setting
Victorian Amethyst Brooch Pin Sterling Silver Filigree Setting

Victorian Amethyst Brooch Pin Sterling Silver Filigree Setting

Located in Milford, DE

Victorian pin/brooch! Dimensions: W 2.7 x L 2.2 cm Weight: 3.4 g

Category

Early 20th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

Solid Gold Green Enamel .60ctw Diamond Detailed Frog Pin Brooch
Solid Gold Green Enamel .60ctw Diamond Detailed Frog Pin Brooch

Solid Gold Green Enamel .60ctw Diamond Detailed Frog Pin Brooch

Located in Montclair, NJ

Detailed Green Enamel Frog Brooch w/ Pave Diamond Feet & Head --Stone(s):-- Numerous Natural

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique 18ct Yellow Gold Micro Mosaic Cavalier Spaniel Brooch, 1870
Antique 18ct Yellow Gold Micro Mosaic Cavalier Spaniel Brooch, 1870

Antique 18ct Yellow Gold Micro Mosaic Cavalier Spaniel Brooch, 1870

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

& Gore, 4 Burlington Gardens, London. W.'. The antique brooch has been independently tested using state

Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Mid Century Gold & Platinum 2.40ctw Diamond Dual Clip Pin Brooch
Vintage Mid Century Gold & Platinum 2.40ctw Diamond Dual Clip Pin Brooch

Vintage Mid Century Gold & Platinum 2.40ctw Diamond Dual Clip Pin Brooch

Located in Montclair, NJ

Gold w/ Platinum Top - 18k White Gold Pin Holder & 14k Pin Weight: 11.96 Grams Brooch Overall Width

Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. Large Paloma Picasso 18 Karat Yellow Gold Heart Pin Brooch
Tiffany & Co. Large Paloma Picasso 18 Karat Yellow Gold Heart Pin Brooch

Tiffany & Co. Large Paloma Picasso 18 Karat Yellow Gold Heart Pin Brooch

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Honolulu, HI

brooch measures H 1.75 x W 1.25 inch. The brooch has a beautiful high polish finish. This is a

Category

Late 20th Century Spanish Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond and 18 Karat White Gold Bow Brooch, 15.00 Carats, Hallmarked 1994
Diamond and 18 Karat White Gold Bow Brooch, 15.00 Carats, Hallmarked 1994

Diamond and 18 Karat White Gold Bow Brooch, 15.00 Carats, Hallmarked 1994

Located in London, GB

52.6mm (H) by 62.3mm (W). The brooch weighs approximately 30.22 grams. The country of origin is England

Category

1990s English Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat White Gold Diamond Butterfly Pin w/ Moving Wing
18 Karat White Gold Diamond Butterfly Pin w/ Moving Wing

18 Karat White Gold Diamond Butterfly Pin w/ Moving Wing

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This magnificent 18K white gold butterfly pin is entirely set with brilliant round and baguette-cut diamonds, featuring articulated top wings that allow them to gently flutter with m...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Edwardian Yellow Gold & Silver Diamond and Enamel Garrard Brooch
Antique Edwardian Yellow Gold & Silver Diamond and Enamel Garrard Brooch

Antique Edwardian Yellow Gold & Silver Diamond and Enamel Garrard Brooch

By Garrard & Co. Ltd.

Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB

, Jewellery,. &c To The King By Special Appointment To The Crown, 24, Albemarle St, W”. The brooch measures

Category

Early 20th Century British Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel

Vintage Victorian Revival 14k Gold Pearl Black Enamel Mourning Brooch Pendant
Vintage Victorian Revival 14k Gold Pearl Black Enamel Mourning Brooch Pendant

Vintage Victorian Revival 14k Gold Pearl Black Enamel Mourning Brooch Pendant

Located in Montclair, NJ

Vintage Victorian Revival Hand Etched Detailed Black Enamel Mourning Pin Brooch w/ Hook To Be Used

Category

20th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Giulio Dionisi 18k Italian Gold Botanical Detail Carved Cameo Pin Brooch Pendant
Giulio Dionisi 18k Italian Gold Botanical Detail Carved Cameo Pin Brooch Pendant

Giulio Dionisi 18k Italian Gold Botanical Detail Carved Cameo Pin Brooch Pendant

Located in Montclair, NJ

: 36.26mm (1.42") approx.) Brooch Backing: Pin w/ Rotating Closure Bail Dimensions: 7.62 x 5.98mm (approx

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Star Pendant / Brooch Convertible 14k Gold 1.35 Carat Victorian
Diamond Star Pendant / Brooch Convertible 14k Gold 1.35 Carat Victorian

Diamond Star Pendant / Brooch Convertible 14k Gold 1.35 Carat Victorian

Located in Wallkill, NY

piece when you wear it as a Brooch. Measures 1.10"W x 1.16"H with out bale. It is styled in a typical

Category

Antique 1870s Unknown Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Antique English Irish Victorian Three Graces Shell Cameo Pendant w Gold
Antique English Irish Victorian Three Graces Shell Cameo Pendant w Gold

Antique English Irish Victorian Three Graces Shell Cameo Pendant w Gold

Located in Mount Kisco, NY

Magnificent hand-carved shell antique cameo brooch pendant featuring a the artist's depiction of

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Brooches

Materials

9k Gold, Gold

NWT $106, 000 Large 26.75CT Fancy Glittering Flower Diamond Pendant Brooch
NWT $106, 000 Large 26.75CT Fancy Glittering Flower Diamond Pendant Brooch

NWT $106, 000 Large 26.75CT Fancy Glittering Flower Diamond Pendant Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Magnificent Brooch!!! T.C.W. Approx 26.75CTS. This Magnificent Piece is a Rare Sample Piece from a Private

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

George Shiebler Bat Moon Brooch Pin Homeric Pendant Sterling Silver
George Shiebler Bat Moon Brooch Pin Homeric Pendant Sterling Silver

George Shiebler Bat Moon Brooch Pin Homeric Pendant Sterling Silver

By George Shiebler

Located in New York, NY

This is an extraordinary Brooch by George W. Shiebler and Company in the form of a moon with a bat

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Large 45.4x29.6mm Oval Opal Pin Brooch Pendant
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Large 45.4x29.6mm Oval Opal Pin Brooch Pendant

Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Large 45.4x29.6mm Oval Opal Pin Brooch Pendant

Located in Montclair, NJ

Grams Brooch Backing: Pin w/ Rotating Closure & Bail Height: 45.4mm (1.17") (approx.) Width: 29.6mm (1.1

Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

CHANEL FLOWER BROOCH by Maison Gripoix, designed in 1985 by V. de Castellane
CHANEL FLOWER BROOCH by Maison Gripoix, designed in 1985 by V. de Castellane

CHANEL FLOWER BROOCH by Maison Gripoix, designed in 1985 by V. de Castellane

By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel

Located in Stuttgart, DE

is in excelent condition and is a very rare and decorative piece. Dimensions of the brooch W 8 cm, H

Category

Vintage 1980s French Romantic Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Gold Plate

Antique George W. Shiebler Sterling Silver & 14K Gold Belt Buckle #4385
Antique George W. Shiebler Sterling Silver & 14K Gold Belt Buckle #4385

Antique George W. Shiebler Sterling Silver & 14K Gold Belt Buckle #4385

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Antique George W. Shiebler sterling silver and 14K gold belt buckle. George W. Shiebler & Co pf NY

Category

Antique 1890s Brooches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver

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W Brooch For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the w brooch you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold, this item was constructed with great care. Find an antique version now, or shop for 178 vintage or 33 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Finding the perfect w brooch 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. A w brooch from Chanel, Fabergé and Cartier — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. Take a look at a w brooch featuring Diamond from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also rose cut cut and brilliant cut cut versions available here, too. When shopping for a w brooch, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a W Brooch?

Prices for a w brooch can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $115 and can go as high as $127,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $1,269.

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.