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Brooches For Sale
Period: 1970s
Period: 1990s
Large Silver Frog Brooch, Sterling Silver, Tree Frog
Located in McLeansville, NC
This unique and eye-catching Large Silver Frog Brooch is the perfect way to add a touch of nature to your wardrobe. Crafted from sterling silver, this life size Tree...
Category

1990s Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Chanel Cross Brooch in Gilded Metal
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Cross brooch in gilded metal, Spring - Summer 1997 collection. Additional information: Dimensions: 5.5 cm x 5.5 cm Condition: Very good condition Seller...
Category

1990s French Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Fancy Art Deco Pendant Brooch with Green Emerald Cab
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the Fancy Art Deco Pendant Brooch, a stunning and unique piece of jewelry that showcases exquisite craftsmanship and impeccable des...
Category

1990s Indian Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Emerald, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Valentino Brooch in Golden Enamelled Metal Spindle
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Valentino -Golden enamelled metal spindle. Additional information: Dimensions: 8 H cm Condition: Very good condition Seller Ref number: BR10
Category

1990s French Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal, Enamel

Elegant 14k Yellow Gold Pearl and Chain Pin
Located in New York, NY
Enhance your ensemble with the elegant allure of this 14k yellow gold pearl and chain pin.The pin features two beautifully connected pieces with a delicate chain. One pin showcases a...
Category

1990s Retro Brooches

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Missoni Italy 1991 Black Resin and Metal Tribal Mask Pin Brooch
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a rare iconic Missoni Italy brooch designed for their 1991 jewelry collection. The pin features a dimensional oversized carved tribal mask in blac...
Category

1990s Italian Modern Brooches

Materials

Silver Plate, Copper, Gilt Metal

Chanel Brooch Charms in Gold metal , 1995
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel- (Made in France) Brooch in gold metal symbolizing a cc logo and charms. Fall-Winter 1995 collection. Additional information: Dimensions: 12 L cm Condition: Very good cond...
Category

1990s French Brooches

Materials

Gold

Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Brooch Pin Sterling Silver
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Brooch Pin Sterling Silver 8 mm M294 This elegant Authentic Mikimoto Estate Akoya pearl brooch pin is made of sterling silver and has 7 Akoya Cultured Pe...
Category

1990s Japanese Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Sterling Silver

Verdura Gold Wishbone Money Clip
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Designer: Verdura Materials: 14K Yellow Gold Weight: 14.5 grams Measurement: 2" x 1 1/8" Hallmarks: Verdura, 14K A 14k gold Verdura money clip designed in the shape of a wishbone....
Category

1990s Brooches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold

Antique 14k Yellow Gold Heart Citrine and Diamond Pin
Located in New York, NY
Embrace vintage elegance with this stunning 14k yellow gold heart citrine and diamond pin, weighing just 1.6 grams. he heart-shaped design features intricate antique-inspired carving...
Category

1990s Victorian Brooches

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Augustine Gilded Metal Brooch
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Augustine (Made in France) Gilded metal brooch representing flowers in mauve, red, and green glass paste. Additional information: Dimensions: Height: 8...
Category

1990s French Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Italian 1970 Colorful Butterfly Enameled Brooch 18kt Yellow Gold with Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Colorful enameled butterfly brooch. Beautiful and very colorful butterfly brooch, created in Italy back in the 1970. This unusual brooch has been crafted in the shape of a Monarch b...
Category

1970s Italian Modernist Vintage Brooches

Materials

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

S/S 1994 Gianni Versace Silver Tone Medusa Logo Safety Pin Costume Brooch
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting an incredible silver-tone Gianni Versace Medusa safety pin brooch, designed by Gianni Versace. From the Spring/Summer 1994 collection, this oversized safety pin brooch is covered in Versace Medusa logos and is made complete with five additional safety pins that dangle off the brooch. One of Gianni Versace's most iconic house codes, popularized by Liz Hurley...
Category

1990s Italian Brooches

Tiffany & Co. Estate Leaf Brooch Pin Sterling Silver 7 Grams
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Tiffany & Co Estate Leaf Brooch Pin Sterling Silver 7 Grams TIF345 TRUSTED SELLER SINCE 2002 PLEASE SEE OUR HUNDREDS OF POSITIVE FEEDBACKS FROM OUR CLIENTS!! FREE SHIPPING!! DETA...
Category

1990s American Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Christian Dior 1970s Vintage Round Hoop Knot Twist Rope Crystals Gold Brooch
Located in Wokingham, England
Very excellent condition. 100% genuine. A unique piece. This is gold plated stylised brooch. Safety-catch pin closure. Size: 3.2 cm x 3.6 cm. Weight: 15.0 g. _ _ _ Great for ev...
Category

1970s German Baroque Vintage Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Chanel Round Brooch in Gilded Metal
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Round brooch in gilded metal. Spring - Summer 1995 collection. Additional information: Dimensions: Diameter: 4.7 cm Condition: Very good condition Sell...
Category

1990s French Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Chanel CC Brooch in Gilded Metal
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel- (Made in France) Brooch cc in gilded metal representing a spiral. Spring-Summer 1997 collection Additional information: Dimensions: 5 W x 5 H cm Condition: Very good cond...
Category

1990s French Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Kielselstein Cord 18k Yellow Gold Pair of Frog Brooches with Emerald Eyes
Located in Atlanta, GA
Year: 1990s Item Details: Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 22.0 grams Emerald Details: Weight: .08ct, total weight Cut: Round Brilliant Color: Green Typ...
Category

1990s Unknown Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Emerald, Yellow Gold

Christian Dior Silver Plated Metal Brooch with Imposing Rhinestones
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Dior - Silver plated metal brooch with imposing rhinestones. Additional information: Dimensions: 10 H cm Condition: Very good condition Seller Ref number: BR154
Category

1990s French Brooches

Materials

Silver Plate

Tiffany & Co Estate Butterfly Brooch Sterling Silver 10.3 Gram
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Tiffany & Co Estate Butterfly Brooch Sterling Silver 1.5" 10.3 Grams TIF343 TRUSTED SELLER SINCE 2002 PLEASE SEE OUR HUNDREDS OF POSITIVE FEEDBACKS FROM OUR CLIENTS!! FREE SHIPPIN...
Category

1990s American Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

English 18k Gold Chirping Chick Brooch, Garrard & Company, 1970s
Located in St. Catharines, ON
Delightful chirping chick in 18k gold with outstretched wings perched on a branch, the gold is beautifully textured to show its feathers and claws with a cabochon ruby as the eye, fitted with a double hinged clip and sliding sleeve, with London marks, retailed by famous British crown jewelers, Garrard and...
Category

1970s British Vintage Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 18K Trilliant Diamond Sapphire Arrow Brooch Pin 4.20cttw
Located in Winter Springs, FL
A striking brooch done in 18K white gold and bead as well as bezel set with approximately 1.80cttw on H-I color Vs1-Si1 clarity round and trilliant cut ...
Category

1990s Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Stunning Diamond and 18 Karat Yellow Gold Peacock Pin
Located in Johns Creek, GA
One 18kt yellow gold peacock bird pin. This beautiful, significant pin has 104 round, brilliant diamonds set. They are bright GH color, and weigh aproximately 1.33 cts total weight...
Category

1970s Modern Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

White Gold, Diamond, & Tahitian Pearl Drop Bar Pin
Located in Coral Gables, FL
18 Karat White Gold Bar Pin Featuring A 10mm Gray Pearl Accented By 86 Round Diamonds Of VS/SI Clarity & G/H Color Totaling 1.00 Carat. 2 Inch Width...
Category

1990s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Guy Laroche Gilt Metal and Pearl Starfish Pin Brooch
Located in Atlanta, GA
This elegant Guy Laroche Paris pin brooch features an oversized starfish shape with gilt metal all carved and textured ornate with pearl-like cabochon. There is the engraved brand si...
Category

1990s French Modern Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Fancy Color Art Deco Pendant Brooch with Natural Pink and Yellow Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the stunning Fancy Color Art Deco Pendant Brooch, a luxurious and elegant piece of jewelry that is sure to turn heads. The centerpi...
Category

1990s Indian Art Deco Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Ro...

Moira Green Garnet, Diamond, Sapphire, Silver and Gold, Dragonfly Brooch
Located in London, GB
A large gem set dragonfly brooch, with three old-cut diamonds set in the head, with an oval, cabochon-cut sapphire, weighing an estimated 2.35ct and two further old-cut diamonds in t...
Category

1990s British Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Blue Sapphire, Tsavorite, Gold, Silver

Tiffany & Co Estate Leaf Brooch Pin Sterling Silver 7 Grams
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Tiffany & Co Estate Leaf Brooch Pin Sterling Silver 7 Grams TIF346 TRUSTED SELLER SINCE 2002 PLEASE SEE OUR HUNDREDS OF POSITIVE FEEDBACKS FROM OUR CLIENTS!! FREE SHIPPING!! DETA...
Category

1990s American Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

John Hardy Estate Butterfly + Bamboo Brooch Rhodium Plated
Located in Brooklyn, NY
John Hardy Estate Butterfly + Bamboo Brooch & Scarf Clip Rhodium Plated JH1 TRUSTED SELLER SINCE 2002 PLEASE SEE OUR HUNDREDS OF POSITIVE FEEDBACKS FROM OUR CLIENTS!! FREE SHIPPING!! DETAILS Style: Butterfly + Bamboo Weight: 34 Grams Metal: Rhodium Plated The John Hardy jewelry items are estate pieces and have a natural patina, many pieces have been newly polished and rhodium plated to look like new. Please see the pictures as this is the exact item that you will receive. Many clients wish to purchase the items as is and have requested that they not be cleaned. We will be more than happy to gently clean the items before shipment so please let us know. Some of the listed Estate John Hardy items do come with their original box and packaging. If so the pictures of the box are in the listing. If they do not come with the original John Hardy packaging they will be sent in a new gift box. This Authentic John Hardy brooch...
Category

1990s American Brooches

Materials

Rhodium

Fabrice Paris Art Deco Inspired Shagreen and Metal Pin Brooch
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a fancy Fabrice Paris pin brooch. This Art-Deco-inspired piece features an oversized elongated dimensional shape with silvered metal in a bru...
Category

1990s French Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Silver Plate

Vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT 70's Flower Brooch/Necklace
Located in PARIS, FR
This original and one-of-a-kind brooch is a vintage piece from Yves Saint Laurent from the 70's. Gold-toned, it is designed as a flower, composed of four petals with wired chains/lin...
Category

1970s French Vintage Brooches

Materials

Rock Crystal, Gold Plate

Edouard Rambaud Paris Gilt Metal and Cobalt Blue Resin Heart Pin Brooch
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning Edouard Rambaud Paris heart pin brooch features a dimensional oversized heart shape with gilded metal framing and a mat finish aspect topped with cobalt blue resin hear...
Category

1990s French Modernist Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Estate 14k Swirl Ribbon Baguette Round Diamond Brooch Pin 6.40cttw G Vs1
Located in Winter Springs, FL
This is for certain a custom made piece done by hand. It has been set with numerous, large high quality diamonds. Between large tapered baguette and round diamonds, there is approxim...
Category

1970s Contemporary Vintage Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Diamond and 18 Karat White Gold Bow Brooch, 15.00 Carat, 1994
Located in London, GB
A late 20th century diamond, modern, and 18ct white gold bow brooch, with approximately 15.00 carats of round brilliant cut diamonds, in our opin...
Category

1990s English Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

1990s Vintage CHANEL Gold Toned CC Brooch
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage Chanel gold toned brooch is crafted of gold plated metal featuring a CC logo surrounded by a gold toned coiled ring. Stamped 94P m...
Category

1990s French Brooches

MaryMcFadden 1970 TheMetCollected JewelrySeries Gilt Openwork Sculptural Brooch
Located in Chicago, IL
Like Coco Chanel, Elsa Schiaparelli, Hattie Carnegie, and Pauline Trigere, Mary McFadden produced jewelry in the 20th Century to compliment her own couture-clothing designs. Unlike those fashion designers, McFadden handcrafted her sculptural jewelry, whereby her studio designs in brass since...
Category

1970s American Modern Vintage Brooches

Materials

Gold, Gilt Metal, Brass

18ct Gold Moonstone Brooch #1427, Torun for Georg Jensen
Located in Glasgow, GB
An 18ct yellow gold and moonstone cabochon spiral brooch #1427, designed by Vivianna Torun Bülow-Hübe for Georg Jensen. The brooch is stamped with the Georg Jensen mark used since 1...
Category

1990s Danish Modern Brooches

Materials

Moonstone, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Vintage Brooch Pin Clip 18k Gold Coral Gems Leo Zodiac Estate Jewelry
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An adorable vintage pin made of 18 karat gold, coral and gemstones. The brooch designed as a cute little lion and can be worn as a Leo Zodiac sign piece of jewelry. The clip is a great gift for everyone born between July 23 and August 22. The lion’s body is carved out of angel skin coral. The head, tale and mane are made of 18 karat yellow gold. The mane is composed of the gold spiky loops. The eyes are accented with emeralds, and the mouth with ruby. This charming creature has plenty of character. Along with carrying an amazing vintage jewelry...
Category

1970s Unknown Vintage Brooches

Materials

Coral, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Valentino Couture Brooche Pin
Located in Paris, FR
Wonderful huge Valentino Couture brooche/pin. In very good condition : no strass missing, micro-scratches on the metal (barely visible). Material : metal, strass Color : gold and si...
Category

1990s Italian Contemporary Brooches

1990s Gilded Heart Brooch w/ Scroll Details & Dangle Accents By Edouard Rambaud
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item - Collectible costume jewelry piece from the '90s - 1.8" x 2.6" - Gold plated hardware - Attributed to Edouard Rambaud (unsigned) - Circa 1990s - Estate acquired...
Category

1990s French Modern Brooches

Abstract Gold Brooch by Chaumet, France, 1970s
Located in Firenze, IT
Abstract 1970s brooch by Chaumet, France. This interesting freeform brooch in 18K textured gold measures 3.8 x 4 cm and weighs 17.4 g. A nice find for modernist jewellery...
Category

1970s French Modernist Vintage Brooches

Materials

Gold

Kenneth Jay Lane KJL Brooch Cruciform Star Pin
Located in Wallkill, NY
This brooch designed by KJL and originally owned by Jackie Kennedy Onassis. Known as the Jackie O Star Brooch as well. KJL Quotes that the brooch is made of Marquis Crystals in silve...
Category

1990s American Brooches

Tiffany & Co. Estate Butterfly Brooch Sterling Silver 10.3 Grams
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Tiffany & Co Estate Butterfly Brooch Sterling Silver 1.5" 10.3 Grams TIF344 TRUSTED SELLER SINCE 2002 PLEASE SEE OUR HUNDREDS OF POSITIVE FEEDBACKS FROM OUR CLIENTS!! FREE SHIPPIN...
Category

1990s American Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Brooch Pin Sterling Silver
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fine Quality Akoya Pearl Mikimoto Estate Brooch Pin Sterling Silver M103 This is a Unique Custom Made Glamorous Piece of Jewelry! Nothing says, “I Love you” more than Diamonds and Pearls! TRUSTED SELLER SINCE 2002 PLEASE SEE OUR HUNDREDS OF POSITIVE FEEDBACKS FROM OUR CLIENTS ALL CERTIFICATIONS ARE DONE ACCORDING TO GIA STANDARDS PLEASE SEE ATTACHED CERTIFICATE AND APPRAISAL FOR DETAILS FREE PRIORITY SHIPPING DETAILS Made by MIKIMOTO Stone: Fine Quality Japanese Akoya Pearl Pearl Shape: Round Pearl Color: White Overtone: Rose No. of Pearls: 3 Pearl Measurements: 5.53 - 5.61 mm Weight: 4.594 Grams Metal: Sterling Silver This Mikimoto brooch...
Category

1990s Japanese Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Sterling Silver

Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Brooch Pin Sterling Silver
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Brooch Pin Sterling Silver 7.40 mm M285 This elegant Authentic Mikimoto Silver brooch has 6 Saltwater Akoya Culture...
Category

1990s Japanese Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Sterling Silver

Angela Cummings 1989 Brooch in 18kt Yellow Gold with 3.76 Ctw in Green Sapphires
Located in Miami, FL
Fruity brooch designed by Angela Cummings. Fantastic and unusual brooch, created by Angela Cummings in New York city, back in the 1997. This brooch has been crafted in the shape of a magical fruit with a swirled stem...
Category

1990s American Modern Brooches

Materials

Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Hermes 18k Gold Buckle Brooch and Matching Leather Clutch
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1975, 18k, by Hermes, France. This spectacular Hermes handbag is decorated with a removable 18k yellow gold buckle brooch. Clutch and pin together or buckle pin worn separate...
Category

1970s French Vintage Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Brooch Pin Sterling Silver 5.43 Gr
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Brooch Pin Sterling Silver 6.6 mm 5.43 gr M185 This elegant Authentic Mikimoto Estate sterling silver brooch has 5 Saltwater Akoya Cultured Pearls rangin...
Category

1990s Japanese Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Sterling Silver

Vintage Grogue green and lila Brooch from MOSCHINO whith a central Crystal
Located in Bilbao, ES
Vintage Grogue Brooch from Moschino whith a central Crystal Elegant MOSCHINO flower...
Category

1990s Italian Contemporary Brooches

"Pato de Diamantes" by Sanz-Duck with Mabé Pearl, Diamonds and 14k Gold
By Sanz
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Our happy little "Duck" was made by Sanz Joyeros in Madrid, Spain. The body of our duck is 14k yellow and white gold with approximately three quarters of a carat in diamonds (1.5-2....
Category

1970s Spanish Modern Vintage Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, Diamond, 14k Gold

Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Round Brooch Set with 1.40 Carat, Rubies
Located in Braintree, GB
Vintage 14kt. yellow gold round brooch set with 1.40ct. rubies. Made in Ca.1970's Hallmarked with 585 mark ( 14kt. gold standard ) Dimensions: Size: 2.5 x 0.8 cm Weight: 3.00 g...
Category

1970s European Vintage Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Yellow Gold

Miriam Haskell Russian Gold Plated Ornate Flower and Leaf Brooch
Located in London, GB
Miriam Haskell beautiful Russian gold plated brooch, with a lovely ornate flower and leaf design. Measuring diameter 5.2 cm / 2 inches. The brooch is in very good condition. This is...
Category

1970s American Vintage Brooches

Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Leaf Brooch Pin Sterling Silver
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Leaf Brooch Pin Sterling Silver 4.5 mm M296 This elegant Authentic Mikimoto Estate Akoya pearl brooch pin is made of sterling silver and has 5 Akoya Cult...
Category

1990s Japanese Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Sterling Silver

Flower Shaped Multicolor Diamond and Ruby Brooch Pendent
Located in New York, NY
The Flower Shaped Multicolor Diamond Brooch Pendant of 20.8 grams is a stunning piece of jewelry that exudes elegance and sophistication. Crafted from 18K white and yellow gold, this...
Category

1990s Indian Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold, ...

Floral Style Brooch with Diamonds, Rubys, Sapphires, Emeralds, 18kt White Gold
Located in Vicenza, VI
Very Good condition - quality grade of setting and polishing is great Total weight: 12,15 gr Diamonds : 1,05 ct white natural diamonds Natural Precious stones total : 4,70 ct (rubys,...
Category

1970s Italian Retro Vintage Brooches

Materials

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

Cartier Sparrow Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Cartier sparrow brooch A pair of perching birds formed from carved blue and green chalcedony (13 x 10.5 mm and 14 x 11 mm) with two brilliant-cut diam...
Category

1990s Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Chalcedony, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Brooch Pin Sterling Silver
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Brooch Pin Sterling Silver 5 mm M288 This elegant Authentic Mikimoto Estate Akoya pearl brooch pin is made of sterling ...
Category

1990s Japanese Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Sterling Silver

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage 1990s Red Heart Enamel Love Pendent Brooch Pin
Located in Wokingham, England
100% Genuine, vintage, rare. Can be used as a brooch or necklace pendant. In excellent condition. Signed at the rear. Signed on the back YSL, Made in France. Weight: Approx. 16 g....
Category

1990s French Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Enamel, Gold Plate

Antique and Vintage Brooches

Antique and vintage brooches, which are decorative jewels traditionally pinned to garments and used to fasten pieces of clothing together where needed, have seen increasing popularity in recent years.

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.

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 on 1stDibs, including gold brooches, sapphire brooches and more.

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