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Wheat Sheaf Brooch

Vintage Tiffany & Co. 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Wheat Sheaf Brooch Pin
Vintage Tiffany & Co. 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Wheat Sheaf Brooch Pin

Vintage Tiffany & Co. 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Wheat Sheaf Brooch Pin

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Broomall, PA

Vintage Tiffany & Co. 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Wheat Sheaf Brooch Pin A refined Tiffany and Co brooch designed in an elegant wheat motif, featuring sculpted wheat forms rising upward ...

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Mid-20th Century American Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Wheat Sheaf Brooch/Pin #23734
Tiffany & Co. 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Wheat Sheaf Brooch/Pin #23734

Tiffany & Co. 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Wheat Sheaf Brooch/Pin #23734

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Tiffany & Co. 18K Yellow Gold and Diamond Wheat Sheaf Brooch/Pin- This elegant brooch by Tiffany & Co. depicts a sheaf of wheat - a timeless symbol of abundance and grace.

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20th Century Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. Diamond Wheat Sheaf Brooch 18K Yellow Gold and Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Diamond Wheat Sheaf Brooch 18K Yellow Gold and Platinum

Tiffany & Co. Diamond Wheat Sheaf Brooch 18K Yellow Gold and Platinum

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Honolulu, HI

Brooch Details: Brand: Tiffany & Co. Metal: 18K Yellow Gold and Platinum 850 Diamond Count: 11 diamonds Diamond Color: D-G Diamond Clarity: VS Diamond Carat Weight: ~0.35 Stamped: "T...

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Late 20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Sheaf of Wheat Diamond Turquoise Ruby on Yellow Gold 18K Brooch 1940S
Sheaf of Wheat Diamond Turquoise Ruby on Yellow Gold 18K Brooch 1940S

Sheaf of Wheat Diamond Turquoise Ruby on Yellow Gold 18K Brooch 1940S

Located in Geneva, CH

Sheaf of Wheat stylized Brooch composed by Diamond, Turquoise and Ruby on Yellow Gold 18K.

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Vintage 1940s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

M. BOUCHER SHEAF-OF-WHEAT BROOCH, Rhodium plated, rhinestones pavé, 1940's USA
M. BOUCHER SHEAF-OF-WHEAT BROOCH, Rhodium plated, rhinestones pavé, 1940's USA

M. BOUCHER SHEAF-OF-WHEAT BROOCH, Rhodium plated, rhinestones pavé, 1940's USA

By Marcel Boucher

Located in Stuttgart, DE

MARCEL BOUCHER a Parisian who had previously worked as a jewelier for Cartier and later as a designer for Trifari, started his own company BOUCHER in the 1930's in New York. Rare an...

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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Rhodium

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Tiffany & Co. Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Platinum Wheat Sheaf Brooch
Tiffany & Co. Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Platinum Wheat Sheaf Brooch

Tiffany & Co. Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Platinum Wheat Sheaf Brooch

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in London, GB

A Tiffany & Co. diamond 18 karat yellow gold platinum wheat sheaf brooch, circa 1970. This iconic brooch by Tiffany & Co. is beautifully crafted in 18 karat yellow gold, featuring a...

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Vintage 1970s Unknown Retro Brooches

Materials

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

Tiffany & Co. Diamond Gold Platinum Wheat Sheaf Brooch
Tiffany & Co. Diamond Gold Platinum Wheat Sheaf Brooch

Tiffany & Co. Diamond Gold Platinum Wheat Sheaf Brooch

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

An iconic brooch by Tiffany & Co. Beautifully crafted in 18k yellow gold. The 11 diamonds weigh approximately 0.50 carats and are set in platinum.

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Vintage 1970s American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. Sheaf of Wheat Gold Brooch
Tiffany & Co. Sheaf of Wheat Gold Brooch

Tiffany & Co. Sheaf of Wheat Gold Brooch

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Litchfield, CT

Remarks from Lawrence Jeffrey: "The sheaf of wheat is redolent of classical symbolism.

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Vintage 1970s American Brooches

Materials

18k Gold

Antique Belle Époque Sheaf of Wheat 10 Carat Pear Shape Brown Diamonds Brooch
Antique Belle Époque Sheaf of Wheat 10 Carat Pear Shape Brown Diamonds Brooch

Antique Belle Époque Sheaf of Wheat 10 Carat Pear Shape Brown Diamonds Brooch

Located in London, GB

Weight: 17,8gr Metal: 18kt yellow gold and platinum Condition: Very Good Stones: 18 diamonds • Cut: 16 Pear cut – 2 Navette • Total carat weight: 8.8ct approximately • Colour: Lig...

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Vintage 1920s French Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. Gold Wheat Sheaf Brooch
Tiffany & Co. Gold Wheat Sheaf Brooch

Tiffany & Co. Gold Wheat Sheaf Brooch

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

A Tiffany & Co. 18 karat yellow gold 'sheaf of wheat' brooch. Circa 1980. Detailed and beautifully handcrafted piece of jewelry.

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Vintage 1980s American Brooches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1950s Signed Napier Clear Rhinestone Wheat Sheaf Brooch
Vintage 1950s Signed Napier Clear Rhinestone Wheat Sheaf Brooch

Vintage 1950s Signed Napier Clear Rhinestone Wheat Sheaf Brooch

By Napier

Located in Easton, PA

Goldtone marquise clear rhinestone wheat sheaf brooch with security clasp. Measures: 3 inches wide by 7/8 inches tall.

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Vintage 1950s American Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Diamond and Turquoise Wheat Sheaf Brooch
Diamond and Turquoise Wheat Sheaf Brooch

Diamond and Turquoise Wheat Sheaf Brooch

Located in Atlanta, GA

This one-of-a-kind brooch arrives at its beauty via subtle shifts in shape and color using white gold, vivid blue turquoise and approximately 10.00 carat of diamonds (round brilliant...

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American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold

Victorian Diamond Gold Sheaf of Wheat Brooch
Victorian Diamond Gold Sheaf of Wheat Brooch

Victorian Diamond Gold Sheaf of Wheat Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Old-mine pear-shaped diamond sheaf of wheat brooch set in silver and gold.

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Antique 1890s British Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 15k Gold, Silver

Vintage Diamonds Wheat Sheaf 18 Karat White Gold Brooch
Vintage Diamonds Wheat Sheaf 18 Karat White Gold Brooch

Vintage Diamonds Wheat Sheaf 18 Karat White Gold Brooch

Located in Paris, FR

Elegant white gold brooch set with 29 diamonds representing a sheaf of wheat.

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Vintage 1970s French Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Tiffany & Co. 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Wheat Sheaf Pin
Tiffany & Co. 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Wheat Sheaf Pin

Tiffany & Co. 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Wheat Sheaf Pin

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in QLD , AU

A true collectors piece, an estate Tiffany & Co Wheat Sheaf pin that looks perfect on any outfit.

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Late 20th Century American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Chanel Pink And Yellow Gold-Plated Wheat Sheaf Brooch, 2003
Chanel Pink And Yellow Gold-Plated Wheat Sheaf Brooch, 2003

Chanel Pink And Yellow Gold-Plated Wheat Sheaf Brooch, 2003

By Chanel

Located in London, Chelsea

Vintage Chanel Wheat Sheaf Brooch. This beautiful brooch by Chanel was crafted for the 2003 Cruise Collection.

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Early 2000s French Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

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By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

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Cartier Paris Carved Coral Diamond Sapphire Rose Flower Gold Brooch
Cartier Paris Carved Coral Diamond Sapphire Rose Flower Gold Brooch

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By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

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Tiffany & Co. Edwardian Diamond Crescent Brooch
Tiffany & Co. Edwardian Diamond Crescent Brooch

Tiffany & Co. Edwardian Diamond Crescent Brooch

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

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Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Mid Century Diamond Emerald Palm Flower Tree Brooch
Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Mid Century Diamond Emerald Palm Flower Tree Brooch

Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Mid Century Diamond Emerald Palm Flower Tree Brooch

By Cartier

Located in Broomall, PA

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Vintage 1950s Swiss Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold

18K Solid Gold Diamond Blue Bird Brooch
18K Solid Gold Diamond Blue Bird Brooch

18K Solid Gold Diamond Blue Bird Brooch

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Celebrate mid-century vintage elegance with the 18K Solid Gold Diamond Blue Bird Brooch – a truly one-of-a-kind masterpiece. Crafted from solid yellow gold, this brooch features a ma...

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Vintage 1960s Lebanese Brooches

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Diamond, Gold

Boucheron 1950s Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire and Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Brooch
Boucheron 1950s Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire and Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Brooch

Boucheron 1950s Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire and Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Brooch

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A stunning vintage French 0.16 carat emerald, 0.25 carat ruby, 0.15 carat sapphire, 0.18 carat diamond and 18 karat yellow gold brooch by 'Boucheron'; part of our diverse gemstone je...

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Vintage 1950s French Retro Brooches

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Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger Aquamarine Diamond Floral "Cousins" Brooch
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By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.

Located in Dallas, TX

Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co. Aquamarine and Diamond "Cousins" Brooch in 18K Yellow Gold and Platinum. Circa 1964, featured on page 38 of The Jewels of Jean Schlumberger. The b...

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

Diamond Crescent and Flower Brooch, Victorian, ca. 1880s
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Diamond Crescent and Flower Brooch, Victorian, ca. 1880s

Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE

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Estate Platinum 80 CTW Diamond Riviera Necklace
Estate Platinum 80 CTW Diamond Riviera Necklace

Estate Platinum 80 CTW Diamond Riviera Necklace

Located in Chicago, IL

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Vintage Cartier Ring c1945 Bombe Fluted Dome 14k Gold Sz 5.75 Shell Jewelry
Vintage Cartier Ring c1945 Bombe Fluted Dome 14k Gold Sz 5.75 Shell Jewelry

Vintage Cartier Ring c1945 Bombe Fluted Dome 14k Gold Sz 5.75 Shell Jewelry

By Cartier

Located in Torrance, CA

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Mid-20th Century American Retro Cocktail Rings

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Late Victorian Opal and Diamond Tiara
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Located in London, GB

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Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Silver

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Located in Lisbon, PT

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Vintage Diamond and Cabochon Sapphire Spray Brooch in 18 Karat Gold and Enamel
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Located in Scottsdale, AZ

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Buccellati Vintage 18K Yellow Gold bangle Bracelet
Buccellati Vintage 18K Yellow Gold bangle Bracelet

Buccellati Vintage 18K Yellow Gold bangle Bracelet

By Buccellati

Located in Miami, FL

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Boucheron Diamond and Emerald Bracelet, French, circa 1970
Boucheron Diamond and Emerald Bracelet, French, circa 1970

Boucheron Diamond and Emerald Bracelet, French, circa 1970

By Boucheron

Located in London, GB

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Wheat Sheaf Brooch For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact wheat sheaf brooch you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold — can elevate any look. You can easily find a 14 antique edition and 1 modern creations to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect wheat sheaf brooch among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 19th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. For this particular accessory, there are many different carat weights to choose from, but versions are of considerable interest. Finding an appealing wheat sheaf brooch — no matter the origin — is easy, but Tiffany & Co. and Chanel each produced a popular version that is worth a look. A wheat sheaf brooch of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring Diamond, from our inventory of 6, is particularly popular. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes pear cut alternatives. When shopping for a wheat sheaf brooch, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Wheat Sheaf Brooch?

Prices for a wheat sheaf brooch can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $669 and can go as high as $25,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $2,150.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself. 

Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.

Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.

For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.

Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.

In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so. 

Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.

Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle. 

BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.

A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in

Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.

Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.

Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.

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.