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Christian Dior Vintage 1970s Oval Pearl Symmetric Feather Leaf Wing Gold Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1970s Oval White Pearl Symmetric Feather Leaf Wing Elegant Brooch, Gold Tone
Category

Vintage 1970s German Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Dior 1966 Vintage Four Dark Green Emerald Oval Rectangle Gold Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Monderist Brooch, Gold Tone Very good condition. Light scratches or colour loss, barely noticeable, date
Category

Vintage 1960s German Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

CHRISTIAN DIOR Boutique Vintage Jewelled Butterfly Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN DIOR vintage textured gold tone butterfly brooch embellished with blue crystals
Category

20th Century French Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Crystals Logo CD Padlock Key Retro Gold Pin Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Unisex Logo CD Crystals Padlock Key Retro Modernist Pin Brooch, Gold
Category

Vintage 1980s German Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

CHRISTIAN DIOR BOUTIQUE Vintage Gold Tone Pocket Watch Design Dangle Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN DIOR by GIANFRANCO FERRE vintage gold tone dangle brooch featuring a pocked watch design
Category

20th Century French Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Christian Dior 1980s Vivid White Round Pearl Gold Wavy Poplar Leaf Palm Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Modernist Brooch, Gold Tone Very excellent condition. Very light scratches at back. Safety-catch pin
Category

Vintage 1980s German Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Dior 1970s Vintage Ribbon Present Gift Knot Bow Heart Love Gold Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Brooch, Gold Tone Very excellent condition. Very light scratches, not colour loss except pin. 100
Category

Vintage 1970s German Baroque Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

CHRISTIAN DIOR by JOHN GALLIANO Gold Tone Cadillac License Plate Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN DIOR by JOHN GALLIANO gold tone brooch featuring the Cadillac license plate embossed
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Logo CD Long Bar Flower Leaf Crystals Gold Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Unisex Logo CD Long Bar Flower Leaf Crystals Elegant Modernist Brooch
Category

Vintage 1980s German Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Roger Jean Pierre for Christian Dior Crest Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in New York, NY
Roger Jean Pierre, for Christian Dior, Gripoix pegged glass pearl, lemon citrine quartz and faux
Category

Vintage 1950s French Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze, Gilt Metal

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Trio Milky White Oval Pearls Long Bar Gold Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Brooch, Gold Plated Very good condition. Light scratches or colour loss at back, barely noticeable. 100
Category

Vintage 1980s German Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

1980s Vintage Christian Dior Parfums Gold Tone Orange Shell Pin Brooch Pendant
By Christian Dior
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a large gold tone shell pin brooch-pendant designed by Robert Goossens for Christian Dior
Category

20th Century French Modern Brooches

Vintage Christian Dior Lapis Stylised Flower Brooch 1967
By Christian Dior
Located in Wilmslow, GB
treasure from the flower power era, this rare Dior brooch features stylised gold-tone petals adorned with
Category

Vintage 1960s French Brooches

Christian Dior 1980s Vintage Octagon Turquoise Long Interlocked Openwork Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Rope Openwork Brooch, Gold Tone Very excellent condition. 100% genuine. A unique piece. This is gold
Category

Vintage 1980s French Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Vintage DIOR White Faux Pearl Clear Rhinestones Gold Tone Metal Starfish Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in CHAMPEAUX-SUR-SARTHE, FR
Ultra Rare CHRISTIAN DIOR Brooch, Featuring a Gold Tone Metal Starfish adorned with a White Central
Category

Vintage 1980s French Brooches

Christian Dior Vintage 1990s Large Logo Monogram Letters Interlocked Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1990s Unisex Large Glow Iconic Logo Monogram Letters Interlocked Brooch
Category

1990s German Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

CHRISTIAN DIOR Vintage Jewelled Floral Heart Brooch, 1966
By Christian Dior
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN DIOR vintage gold tone floral heart brooch embellished with glass cabochons (some
Category

20th Century German Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Christian Dior Vintage Gripoix Emerald Ruby Sapphire Crystals Openwork Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Crystals Openwork Leaf Brooch, Gold Tone Very good condition. Maybe light scratches or color loss, barely
Category

Vintage 1980s German Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Dior 1980s Vintage Sapphire Amethyst Oval Crystals Interlocked Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Butterfly Interlocked Linked Long Bar Modenrist Chunky Brooch, Gold Tone Very excellent condition. Not any
Category

Vintage 1980s German Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Dior 1980s Vintage Vivid Butterfly Crystals Openwork Filigree Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior 1980s Vintage Vivid Butterfly Crystals Openwork Filigree Elegant Modernist Brooch
Category

Vintage 1980s German Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Dior Vintage Baroque Huge Oval Circle Pearl Carving Openwork Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Elegant Brooch, Gold Plated Very excellent condition (very tiny scratches, no loss of colour). 100
Category

Vintage 1970s German Artisan Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Dior Vintage 1964 Wreath Water Drop Crystals Sapphire Openwork Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
% genuine. Rare to find. A unique piece. This is gold plated stylised brooch. Signed "Chr. Dior 1964" at
Category

Vintage 1960s German Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Dior Vintage Huge Round Ruby Emerald Sapphire Sunburst Dome Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Cabochon Dome Statement Chunky Brooch, Gold Tone Very excellent condition. Very rare to find. 100% Genuine
Category

Vintage 1980s German Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Large Glow Circle Twist Interlocked Hoop Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Large Glow Circle Twist Interlocked Hoop Chunky Statement Brooch, Gold
Category

Vintage 1980s German Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Dior 1980s Vintage Textured Vivid Cute Jumping Swimming Frog Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior 1980s Vintage Textured Unisex Vivid Cute Jumping Swimming Frog Brooch, Gold Plated
Category

Vintage 1980s German Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Dior Vintage Large Ruby Cabochon Star Pentagram Heart Openwork Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Star Pentagram Heart Love Elegant Statement Chunky Brooch, Gold Plated Very excellent condition. Very
Category

Vintage 1980s German Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Dior 1970s Vintage Crystals Long Fire Croissant Swirl Openwork Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior 1970s Vintage Unisex Long Fire Croissant Crystals Swirl Openwork Modernist Brooch
Category

Vintage 1970s German Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Dior 1980s Vintage Large Blossom Orchid Leaf Flower Crystals Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Engraved Elegant Modernist Brooch, Gold Tone Very excellent condition. 100% genuine. A unique piece. This
Category

Vintage 1980s German Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

CHRISTIAN DIOR by John Galliano 2004 Huge Turquoise Egyptian Revival Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Chunky Brooch, Gold Plated Very good condition. Light glue and scratches at side, a long chip on one
Category

Early 2000s French Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Dior 1980s Vintage White Pearl Crystals Wavy Flower Magnolia Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Crystals Elegant Brooch, Gold Tone Very excellent condition and very new. 100% Genuine. A unique piece
Category

Vintage 1980s German Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Dior 1980s Vintage Long Black Crystals Swirl Flame Openwork Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Brooch, Gold Tone Very excellent condition. Very new. 100% genuine. A unique piece. This is gold
Category

Vintage 1980s French Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Logo Monogram Floppy Bow insignia Ribbon Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Statement Modernist Elegant Brooch, Gold Tone Very good condition. Light scratches or colour loss, barely
Category

Vintage 1980s German Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Dior 1970s Vintage Double Layer Palm Mushroom Crystals Chunky Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior 1970s Vintage Large Double Layer Palm Leaf Mushroom Crystals Exquisite Chunky Brooch
Category

Vintage 1980s German Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Dior Vintage Baroque Openwork Cross Clover Twist Bow Round Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Chunky Elegant Modernist Brooch, Gold Tone Very excellent condition. Signed at back. 100% genuine. A
Category

Vintage 1980s German Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Large Logo Monogram Insignia Crest Openwork Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Modernist Brooch, Gold Plated Very excellent condition. Marked 'Chr.Dior (C) '. 100% Genuine. It is around
Category

Vintage 1980s German Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Dior 1980s Vintage Baroque Crystals Heart Love Openwork Carved Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior 1980s Vintage Baroque White Clear Crystals Heart Love Openwork Carved Elegant Brooch
Category

Vintage 1980s German Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Dior 1980s Vintage Massive Vivid Feather Leaf Chunky Statement Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Elegant Modernist Brooch, Gold Tone Very excellent condition. 100% Genuine. Rare to find. A unique piece
Category

Vintage 1980s French Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Dior 1970s Vintage Movable Dangle Pearl Curved Crystals Badge Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Brooch, Gold Tone Very good condition. Light scratches or colour loss, barely noticeable. 100% genuine
Category

Vintage 1970s German Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Dior 1970s Vintage Extra Long Swirl Leaf Crystals Modernist Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior 1970s Vintage Unisex Extra Long Swirl Leaf Sparkling Crystals Modernist Brooch, Gold
Category

Vintage 1970s German Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Dior GROSSE 1965 Turquoise Gold Stone Cluster Flower Bouquet Brooch
By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Flower Bouquet Elegant Modernist Brooch, Gold Tone Very good condition. Light scratches or colour loss
Category

Vintage 1960s German Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Dior Vintage Huge Black Enamel Crystals Leaf Feather Chunky Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Modernist Brooch, Gold Tone Very excellent condition. Very new. Rare to find. 100% genuine. Material: Gold
Category

Vintage 1980s German Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Dior 1980s Vintage Long Black Swirl Twist Crystals Openwork Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Brooch, Gold Tone Very excellent condition. 100% genuine. A unique piece. This is gold plated stylised
Category

Vintage 1980s French Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Trio Amethyst Octagon Rectangle Long Bar Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Unisex Trio Amethyst Purple Octagon Rectangle Crystals Long Bar Brooch
Category

Vintage 1980s German Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Textured Crescent Moon Circle Star Crystals Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Statement Modernist Elegant Brooch, Gold Tone Very good condition. Light scratches or colour loss, barely
Category

Vintage 1980s German Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Dior Vintage 1980 Massive Blossom Crystals Flower Leaf Bouquet Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
brooch, dating to the 1980s. Safety-catch pin closure. Signed Chr. Dior on the back. Material: Gold
Category

Vintage 1980s German Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Dior Vintage 1968 Lapis Beads Cabochon Circle Openwork Dome Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Dome Peacock Feather Elegant Brooch, Gold Plated Very good condition. Not any stones lost. Light
Category

Vintage 1960s German Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Dior 1970s Vintage Large Layers Palm Leaf Mushroom Crystals Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Brooch, Gold Tone Very excellent condition. 100% genuine. Rare to find. A unique piece. This is gold
Category

Vintage 1980s German Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Dior 1980s Vintage Baroque Large Oval Pearl Flower Openwork Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior 1980s Vintage Baroque Large White Oval Pearl Flower Openwork Dome Elegant Brooch
Category

Vintage 1980s German Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Dior 1980s Symmetric Long Bar Double Clip Crystals Interlocked Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior 1980s Vintage Symmetric Long Bar Double Clip Crystals Interlocked Modernist Brooch
Category

Vintage 1980s German Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Dior GROSSE 1969 Fuchsia Moonstone Crystal Heart Openwork Gold Brooch
By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Crystals Heart Love Openwork Cluster Flower Dome Chunky Elegant Brooch, Gold Plated Very good condition
Category

Vintage 1960s German Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Large Whole Shining Crystals Flower Chunky Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Large Whole Shining Crystals Flourish Flower Chunky Elegant Brooch
Category

Vintage 1980s German Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Crystals Black Petal Sunflower Double Layer Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Crystals Black Petal Sunflower Double Layer Elegant Modenrist Brooch
Category

Vintage 1980s German Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Dior 1968 Vintage Turquoise Blue Cabochon White Pearls Flower Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Elegant Brooch, Gold Tone Good condition. Peel off at faux pearls, barely noticeable when wearing it
Category

Vintage 1960s German Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Crystals 3D Gift Present Ribbon Round Box Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s 3D Vivid Cute Gift Present Ribbon Round Box Crystals Dome Brooch, Gold
Category

Vintage 1980s German Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Dior 1964 Vintage Flower Large Sculpted 3D Vivid Rose Blossom Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Modernist Brooch, Gold Tone Very excellent condition and very new. Rare to find this excellent 1964 year
Category

Vintage 1960s German Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Dior Vintage 1967 Red Bead Cabochon Swirl Circle Openwork Dome Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1967 Red Bead Cabochon Swirl Circle Domed Openwork Elegant Modernist Brooch
Category

Vintage 1960s German Baroque Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Dior 1987 Robert Goossen Orange Shell Conch Torch Jelly Belly Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Chunky Statement Brooch Pendant, Gold Tone. Versatile brooch. It also can be used as a pendant. Very
Category

Vintage 1980s German Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

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Dior Gold Brooch For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact dior 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, Gold Plate and 18k Gold. You can easily find a 66 antique edition and 8 modern creations to choose from as well. If you’re looking for a dior gold brooch from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. While most can agree that any dior gold brooch from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a Crystal version from the 5 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. 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 mixed cut alternatives. If you’re browsing our inventory for a dior 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 Dior Gold Brooch?

The price for a dior gold brooch starts at $165 and tops out at $23,100 with these brooches, on average, selling for $421.

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.