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Large Retro Citrine Ruby Diamond Gold Platinum Starfish Brooch Clip
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This exceptional 18k rose gold starfish adds even more character with its 5 diamond platinum tips
Category

Vintage 1940s Retro Brooches

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

TIFFANY CO Fireworks Gold Citrine Brooch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Lambertville, NJ
18K YELLOW GOLD MARKED: FIREWORKS, TIFFANY & CO, 750, 1994 CITRINE - 12mm x 14mm MEASUREMENTS
Category

American Brooches

Retro Golden Citrine 14 Karat Yellow and Rose Gold Brooch Pin
Located in St. Louis Park, MN
This Retro brooch features a Brilliant cut 9mm golden Citrine set in 14k yellow and rose Gold
Category

Vintage 1930s Retro Brooches

Materials

Citrine, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Elizabeth Locke Venetian Glass Cameo Citrine Pendant Brooch
By Elizabeth Locke
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Large 18k yellow gold brooch pendant by Elizabeth Locke, set with Venetian glass cameo, surrounded
Category

20th Century American Brooches

Materials

Citrine, 18k Gold

Citrine Spinel Sterling Silver Gold Platinum Brooch Pendant Necklace Headpiece
By Alex Soldier
Located in New York, NY
, signature proprietary metalwork and its magic feature to transform from a brooch into a pendant with a
Category

2010s American Brooches

Materials

Citrine, Quartz, Spinel, Gold, 24k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Silver...

BUCCELLATI Citrine and Diamond Set 18K Flower Brooch
By Buccellati
Located in Southampton, NY
Designed in the 1970’s, this Buccellati floral brooch features exceptionally beautiful workmanship
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Citrine, 18k Gold

Etruscan Revival Citrine Cameo and Pearl Gold Brooch, France, circa 1870
Located in Goettingen, DE
Etruscan Revival Citrine Cameo and Pearl Gold Brooch, France circa 1870 Important brooch in the
Category

Antique 1870s French Etruscan Revival Brooches

Materials

Citrine, Pearl, Oriental Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold

Alex Soldier Citrine Spinel Sterling Silver Gold Brooch Pendant Headpiece
By Alex Soldier
Located in New York, NY
, signature proprietary metalwork and its magic feature to transform from a brooch into a pendant with a
Category

2010s American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Citrine, Spinel, Gold, 24k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Rhod...

Tiffany Co. Bow Brooch with Detachable Citrine Briolette
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful brooch depicts a billowing ribbon tied in a knot with a very large and easily
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Brooches

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. Paloma Picasso Citrine Amethyst Diamond Brooch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Greenwich, CT
larger pear-shaped citrine drop, mounted in 18k yellow gold and platinum, circa 1985, signed Paloma
Category

Vintage 1980s American Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold

Large Victorian 48 Carat Citrine and 9 Carat Gold Statement Brooch, circa 1880
Located in St Helens, GB
A stunning Citrine and 9ct Gold statement piece. Large oval cut natural citrine, 23mm x 30mm approx
Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Brooches

Materials

Citrine, Rose Gold

Powerful Retro Citrine and Diamond Brooch and Earring Set
Located in Lambertville, NJ
14kt. yellow gold Retro brooch and earrings set circa 1940. The brooch measures approx 2 1/2
Category

Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, 14k Gold

Lemon Citrine Sapphire Diamond Gold Astra Brooch Ring Necklace Cuff One ofa kind
By Alex Soldier
Located in New York, NY
with magic and beauty. One of the collection's highlights is the magnificent Lemon Citrine Astra with
Category

2010s American Brooches

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Go...

VAN CLEEF ARPELS "Flower" Citrine Tourmaline Amethyst Diamond Brooch Pins
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Brand Name: Van Cleef & Arpels Series: Flower Pin Set Case Material: 18K Yellow Gold - .22
Category

1990s French Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Retro Green and Rose Gold Brooch with 49 Carat Citrine and Rubies 41.6g
Located in Miami, FL
gold and has large emerald citrine quartz weighing approx. 49cts. There are 10 cabochon red rubies
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Brooches

Materials

Citrine, Ruby, Rose Gold

Peridot and Citrine Austrian Crystal "Ruffle" Brooch
By Alan Anderson
Located in Toronto, CA
An "homage" to an iconic design, our peridot and citrine Austrian crystal "ruffle" brooch captures
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Retro Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Gold Plate

DE VROOMEN Topaz Citrine Pink Tourmaline Enamel Gold Brooch Pin
By De Vroomen
Located in Lambertville, NJ
18K Yellow Gold, BLUE TOPAZ - 12mm IN DIAMETER CITRINE - 12mm IN DIAMETER PINK TOURMALINE - 10mm
Category

English Brooches

Adorable Multicolor Gemstone Diamond Gold Flower Brooch Set
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Set of two 18k gold flower brooches, set with peridot,amethyst, citrine, diamonds and green
Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Peridot, Tourmaline, 18k Gold

Colorful Citrine, Emerald Diamond Clip
Located in New York, NY
The very large faceted oval citrine (approximately 45x25mm) accented asymmetrically with five large
Category

Vintage 1940s American Brooches

Materials

Citrine, Emerald, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

Diamond Gem-Set Gold Platinum Floral Brooch
Located in Vail, CO
Diamond and multi-colored gem-set floral bouquet brooch, set with tourmaline, topaz, peridot
Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Iolite, Peridot, Topaz, Tourmaline, White Diamond, Zir...

Simple Victorian Citrine Diamond Pin
Located in Atlanta, GA
Beautiful deep burnt orange citrines are delicately accented with old cut and rose cut diamonds
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Brooches

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

18K Modernist Citrine Diamond Pin
Located in New York , NY
18K gold, citrine and diamond Modernist brooch. The piece is stamped "750", the diamond weight is
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Brooches

Materials

Citrine, Diamond

Seaman Schepps 14kt Gold and Smoky Quartz Brooch
By Seaman Schepps
Located in New York, NY
Set with three fantasy-cut smoky quartz stones, mounted in 14kt yellow gold, signed Seaman Schepps
Category

Vintage 1940s American Brooches

Materials

Citrine, 14k Gold

Lemon Citrine Spinel Sterling Silver Gold Platinum Textured Pin Pendant
By Alex Soldier
Located in New York, NY
, signature proprietary metalwork and its magic feature to transform from a brooch into a pendant with a
Category

2010s American Brooches

Materials

Spinel, Citrine, Quartz, Gold, 24k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Silver...

Yellow Gold Brooch with Various Colorful Gemstones
Located in Frankfurt, DE
Designed as a abstract flower with 1 green Quartz-Cabochon, 1 Amethyst, 6 Citrines, 3 Peridots
Category

2010s Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Peridot, Quartz, Tourmaline

Large Elephant Brooch
Located in San Francisco, CA
18KT matte finished yellow gold elephant brooch having a pavé diamond head dress, eye, tusk and leg
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold

Yellow Gold Starfish Brooch Set with Colored Stones
Located in Paris, IDF
Yellow textured gold Starfish brooch, decorated with ribbed buttons and partially set with oval and
Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Garnet, Peridot, Rubelite, Tourmaline, 18...

Late Victorian Multicolored Gemstone Diamond Silver Gold Brooch
Located in Greenwich, CT
Late Victorian open rectangular-shaped buckle brooch, showcasing eight multicolored oval and
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Late Victorian Brooches

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Garnet, Peridot, Sapphire, Gold, Silver

WILLIAM HARPER "PentimentiV s The Second..." Enamel Gold Brooch
By William Harper
Located in Mt. Kisco, NY
William Harper "PentimentiV The Second H... " brooch is of grand scale,crafted in 18 karat gold
Category

Vintage 1980s American Brooches

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Citrine, Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver, 18k Gold

VERDURA whale brooch
By Verdura
Located in London, GB
A citrine, emerald and diamond whale brooch by Verdura. Circa 1970’s.
Category

Vintage 1970s American Brooches

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

1960s Cartier Owl Brooch
By Cartier
Located in Milano, IT
A yellow gold owl brooch with two marquise-cut diamonds, a large citrine and a Peridot. Cartier
Category

Vintage 1960s Brooches

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold

Van Cleef Arpels Gemstone Diamond Yellow Gold Owl Pin Brooch
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Lisbon, PT
Stunning Van Cleef & Arpels Brooch features a shape of a vibrant owl bird crafted in 18k Yellow
Category

Vintage 1980s French Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Rubelite, Tourmaline, 18k Gold

Dramatic Architectural Brooch
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pure style. The center ancient motif is framed by bright citrines and classic pearls. A statement
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Citrine, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold

Fabulous Fabrice Brooch
By Fabrice
Located in Palm Beach, FL
were fabricated by hand. This remarkable piece is no exception! A magnificent fluted, curved citrine
Category

Late 20th Century French Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Citrine, Gold Plate

Bulgari 18 Carat Yellow Gold Multi-Gem and Diamond Carré Brooch
By Bulgari
Located in London, GB
A Bulgari 18 Carat Yellow Gold Multi-Gem And Diamond Carré Brooch. The square shaped brooch
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Topaz, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1970s Cartier Yellow Enamel Citrine Diamond Gold Floral Pendant
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Signed Cartier Floral Pendant/clip brooch combination consisting of 5 beautiful color and high
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Brooches

Materials

18k Gold

TIFFANY Gem Set Maltese Cross Brooch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Greenwich, CT
An 18kt gold and gem set brooch of stylised maltese cross design set with a central cushion shaped
Category

Vintage 1970s Brooches

Materials

Citrine, Aquamarine, Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold

Seaman Schepps Walnut Chessman Brooch
By Seaman Schepps
Located in New York, NY
faceted citrines, mounted in 18kt white gold, signed Seaman Schepps, numbered #15204, measuring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Aquamarine, Citrine, 18k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Victorian Brooch, Set with One Citrien Quartz 32.00 Carat
Located in Heerlen, NL
One (1) 14K. Yellow Gold Brooch. set with: Ome (1) Radiant Mixed Cut Natural Quartz, Citrine = 32
Category

Early 20th Century Dutch Late Victorian Brooches

Materials

Citrine, Quartz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Scottish Sgian Dubh Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Gold-set brooch with hardstone hilt comprised of bloodstone, agate, and vari-colored jasper
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Scottish Victorian Brooches

Materials

Agate, Amethyst, Chalcedony, Citrine, 15k Gold

Vintage Flower Bouquet Brooch in Yellow and White Gold, Semi-Precious Gemstones
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
Vintage brooch in the form of a bouquet of flowers comprising three flower heads set with a mixture
Category

20th Century Unknown Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Peridot, Topaz, 9k Gold

VAN CLEEF ARPELS - "Flower" Brooch Pins
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Brand Name: Van Cleef & Arpels Series: Flower Pin Set Case Material: 18K Yellow Gold - .22
Category

20th Century French Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Tourmaline, Yellow Gold

Antique Georgian Gem Set Pansy Brooch
Located in New York, NY
'think'. The brooch has the original c-clasp. It is rosy 9k gold, and overall in very good condition
Category

Antique 1820s British Georgian Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Garnet, 9k Gold

Antique 16 Carat Citrene and Cultured Pearl Brooch in 15 Carat Yellow Gold
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
The gorgeous antique piece can be used as both a Brooch and Pendant with the seed Pearl adorned
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Late Victorian Brooches

Materials

Citrine, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ear of Wheat Vintage Brooch in 18 Carat Gold set with Stones, English circa 1970
Located in London, GB
A good and heavy quality spray brooch in 18 carat yellow gold. Beautifully crafted in the form of
Category

Vintage 1970s British Brooches

Materials

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

Elizabeth Locke Gold Intaglio Venetian Glass Brooch
By Elizabeth Locke
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Elizabeth Locke 18K Gold Citrine Intaglio Venetian Glass Brooch Pin.18K Yellow Gold Gemstones
Category

American Brooches

Large French Multi Gemstone Flower Brooch
Located in Agoura Hills, CA
Crafted in 18K yellow gold, set with five round cut colored stones in the center (including
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, Sapphire, Zircon, 18k Gold

Seaman Schepps Gem-Set Chessman Brooch
By Seaman Schepps
Located in New York, NY
accents, signed Seaman Schepps, hallmarked, stamped 750 for 18kt gold, numbered #4411. This brooch sold
Category

Vintage 1980s American Brooches

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Emerald, Cultured Pearl, Citrine, 18k Gold

Seaman Schepps 3-Blossom Wood Gem-Set Brooch
By Seaman Schepps
Located in Greenwich, CT
3-blossom flower brooch, carved from light-colored wood, accented by yellow sapphire, citrine and
Category

Vintage 1980s American Brooches

Materials

Citrine, Cultured Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

SEAMAN SCHEPPS Rock Crystal Gem-Set Frog Brooch
By Seaman Schepps
Located in Greenwich, CT
Carved rock crystal frog brooch, set with multi-shaped amethyst, pink tourmaline, citrine, peridot
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Peridot, Rock Crystal, Topaz, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Y...

Large Gold Gemset Palette Pin
Located in New York, NY
Large figural "artist's palette" brooch. Set with eleven brilliant faceted gemstones. Three
Category

Vintage 1940s American Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Sapphire, Topaz, Tourmaline, 14k Gold

RENE BOIVIN Rare ‘Feuilles de Lilas’ Multi Gem Gold Spray Pin
By René Boivin
Located in London, GB
A ‘Feuilles de Lilas’ gold brooch set with citrines, amethysts, peridots and sapphires, signed René
Category

Vintage 1940s French Brooches

Materials

Citrine, Amethyst, Peridot, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Stunning Multi Stone Diamond gold Pendant
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Truly unique! This stunning pendant meticulously crafted in 18 karat yellow gold features a shield
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Cultured Pearl, Garnet, Peridot, Quartz, ...

Hedy Martinelli 18 Karat White Gold Diamond Smoky Topaz Art Deco Style Pin
Located in Toronto, Ontario
gold. Segmented smoky topaz and citrine stones, and round white diamonds in a pave setting
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Citrine, White Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold

OSCAR HEYMAN Gem Set Pansy Pin
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Chestnut Hill, MA
Two tone 18 karat yellow and white gold pansy pin set with custom cut tourmaline and citrine, with
Category

American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Tourmaline, Citrine, 18k Gold

Gem-Set Jabot Pin
Located in Greenwich, CT
Gem-set jabot pin, centered around two larger pear-shaped citrines, mounted in 18k yellow gold
Category

20th Century American Brooches

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold

OSCAR HEYMAN Gem Set Pansy Pin
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Chestnut Hill, MA
Two tone 18 karat yellow and white gold pansy pin set with custom cut peridot and citrine, with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Citrine, Peridot, 18k Gold

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Citrine Gold Brooch For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact citrine gold brooch you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold. Our collection of these items for sale includes 480 vintage editions and 67 modern creations to choose from as well. Finding the perfect citrine gold brooch may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 18th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. Finding an appealing citrine gold brooch — no matter the origin — is easy, but Tiffany Co., Seaman Schepps and Cartier each produced a popular version that is worth a look. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also oval cut cut and mixed cut cut versions available here, too. If you’re browsing our inventory for a citrine gold brooch, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a Citrine Gold Brooch?

The price for a citrine gold brooch starts at $131 and tops out at $350,000 with these brooches, on average, selling for $4,020.

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.