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Vintage Tiffany Co Dog Brooch, circa 1980s
By Tiffany Co.
Located in London, GB
This beautiful Tiffany & Co brooch dates to the 1980s and is handcrafted into the shaped of a dog
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

18 Karat Yellow and White Gold Diamond and Ruby Dog Brooch
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
. The brooch is crafted from 18K yellow and 18K white gold and it is embellished with a stunning blend
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Solid 3D Full Figure Standing Pug Dog 18k Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This adorable brooch is crafted from 18k yellow gold featuring a full figure standing pug dog with
Category

Late 20th Century European Modern Brooches

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Dog Pendant / Brooch by Carolyn Morris Bach
By Carolyn Morris Bach
Located in Carmel, CA
Original, hand made 'Dog' Pendant / Brooch by Designer Carolyn Morris Bach. Fossilized stones
Category

1990s American Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, Silver

1960 s Ruby 14 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Dachshund Dog Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a stylized dachshund dog with dimensional features Curled up with high polished floppy
Category

Vintage 1960s Modern Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1960 s Ruby 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Setter Dog Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a stylized setter dog with dimensional features Deeply grooved with fur texture and
Category

Vintage 1960s Modern Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1960 s Vintage Enamel Sapphire 14 Karat Gold Puppy Dog Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Brooch is designed as a whimsically designed puppy dog with textured fur glossed with a clear
Category

Vintage 1960s Brooches

Materials

Sapphire, Gold, Enamel

Dog Poodle French Brooch 18 Karat Gold Diamond Ruby Sapphire Emerald
Located in MIAMI, FL
Gorgeous brooch for the dog lover. This Poodle brooch is crafted in 18k yellow gold with French
Category

Vintage 1960s French Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Vintage Sapphire Eyed Scottish Terrier Dog Brooch Set in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in London, England
A beautiful Scottish terrier dog pin brooch set in 14k yellow gold. The brooch depicts a standing
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Retro Brooches

Materials

Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Black Enamel Scottish Terrier Dog Brooch Pin
Located in Montreal, QC
neck tie and holly; gold tone; roll over clasp; signed to the reverse. Approx. 2cmx2.5cm A Must Have
Category

Vintage 1980s Modernist Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Victorian Golden Retriever Dog Emerald 14 Karat Gold Brooch Pin Riker Brothers
Located in New York, NY
A very special Golden Retriever Dog Brooch Watch Pin in 14 Karat Gold with an Emerald eye. Dating
Category

Early 20th Century American Victorian Brooches

Materials

Emerald, 14k Gold, Gold

1960s Retro 18 Karats Yellow Gold Dog and His Diamond Necklace Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Brooch in 18 carats yellow gold, owl hallmark. Representing an adorable little dog sitting, this
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Brooches

Materials

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

David Webb Imperial Guardian Foo Dog Pendant Brooch
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
18kt Yellow Gold "Foo Dog" Pendant - Brooch with textured and engraved finish. Signed
Category

Vintage 1970s American Romantic Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Agate Intaglio Pendant Brooch Hunting Scene Dog 14k Yellow Gold Animal
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage agate intaglio pendant/brooch crafted in 14k yellow gold (circa 1950s to
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Brooches

Materials

Agate, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond and Emerald 1960s Frascarolo Happy Dog Diamond Gold Enamel Brooch Pin
By Frascarolo
Located in Chevy Chase, MD
Italian brooch rendered in 18-karat textured yellow gold simulates a stylized version of a
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Edwardian Carved Essex Crystal 18K Gold Painted Cameo Antique Dog Pendant Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
colorless with painted cameo of an English Spaniel dog Paint is opaque black, gray, white, and brown
Category

Vintage 1910s Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Rock Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef Arpels Mid-20th Century Black Onyx and Gold Dog Brooch
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A French Mid-20th Century 18 karat gold brooch with black onyx and black enamel by Van Cleef
Category

Vintage 1960s French Brooches

Materials

Onyx, 18k Gold

Edwardian Diamond Ruby Platinum 18 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Hound Dog Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a highly rendered yellow gold hound dog with engraved fur and grooved features Depicted
Category

Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Sapphire and Diamond Papillon Dog Pin Brooch Set in 18 Karat White Gold
By E. Wolfe Company
Located in London, England
A beautiful sapphire and diamond Papillon dog pin brooch set in 18k white gold. The brooch depicts
Category

2010s British Modern Brooches

Materials

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

Antique Victorian Sloan Co. 14 Karat Yellow Gold Seed Pearl Dog Brooch
Located in Great Neck, NY
Adorable antique Sloan & Co pin centered with a dog set with seed pearls. Metal: 14K Yellow Gold
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold

Tiffany Co. Paloma Picasso Graffiti 18k Yellow Gold Open Dog Ribbon Brooch Pin
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany Co.
Located in Montclair, NJ
18k yellow gold. The brooch features a simple and elegant dog's head design crafted from ribbon-like
Category

1990s Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

ART DECO 1920 European Dog Brooch 18Kt Gold Silver 5.24 Ctw Diamonds Rubies
Located in Miami, FL
An art-deco European dog brooch with diamonds. This is a beautiful antique brooch created in
Category

Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, 18k Gold

Vintage Moveable Hound Dog Brooch with Sapphire Eyes in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Fairfield, CT
century. Crafted in 18K yellow gold, the brooch features a delightful hound dog design, with intricate
Category

Late 20th Century Brooches

Materials

Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Whimsical Jeweled Smoking Lady Dachshund Dog Brooch Pin
Located in Montreal, QC
yellow and white gold. Sure to delight the Dog Lover in us all!
Category

Vintage 1960s Modernist Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Boucheron Paris 18k Yellow Gold, Cabochon Emerald Onyx Dog Clip Brooch Vintage
By Boucheron
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Here is your chance to purchase a beautiful and highly collectible designer clip brooch. Truly a
Category

Vintage 1960s French Brooches

Materials

Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold

Solid 18K Yellow Gold Ruby Eye Detailed Textured German Shepherd Dog Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
This incredible well detailed pin brooch is solidly crafted in 18k yellow gold and features a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Spitzer Furman Retro 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby Dog and Ball Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Brooch designed as a playful dog perched on a ball featuring 6 graver set rubies Accented by a
Category

20th Century Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef Arpels 18 Carat Gold and Gem-Set Dog Brooch circa 1960s
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in London, GB
A delightful 18ct gold and gemstone brooch by Van Cleef & Arpels c.1960s, finely modelled as a
Category

Vintage 1960s French Brooches

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold

Sapphire Shih Tzu Dog Pin Brooch Set in 18 Karat Yellow and White Gold
By E. Wolfe Company
Located in London, England
A beautiful sapphire eyed Shih Tzu dog brooch set in 18k white and yellow gold. The brooch depicts
Category

2010s British Modern Brooches

Materials

Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond and Ruby Scottish Terrier Dog Pin Brooch Set in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By E. Wolfe Company
Located in London, England
A beautiful ruby and diamond Scottish terrier dog pin brooch set in 18k yellow gold. The brooch
Category

2010s British Modern Brooches

Materials

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

Ruby and Diamond Toy Poodle Dog Pin Brooch Set in 18 Karat Rose Gold
By E. Wolfe Company
Located in London, England
A beautiful ruby and diamond Toy Poodle dog pin brooch set in 18k rose gold. The brooch depicts a
Category

2010s British Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Garavelli Aldo Dachshund Dog 1950 Brooch in Textured 18 Kt Yellow Gold with Ruby
By Aldo Garavelli
Located in Miami, FL
Dachshund Dog Brooch designed by Garavelli. Very beautiful vintage pin brooch, created in Valenza
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Modernist Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Butler Wilson Signed Faux Diamond Dachshund Dog Brooch Pin
By Butler Wilson
Located in Montreal, QC
Delightful signed Butler & Wilson Dachshund with drooping ears Brooch Pin encrusted from head to
Category

1990s British Modernist Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Antique Enamel Portrait Brooch of a Girl with her Dog
Located in Litchfield, CT
Utterly charming, this mid-Victorian brooch features a enameled portrait of a young girl with her
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Victorian Brooches

Materials

15k Gold

Van Cleef Arpels 18K Yellow Gold Mother-of-Pearl Onyx Lucky Animals Dog Brooch
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
/ 7,850€ Incl taxes Model VCARP2AU00 Serial Number JA****** Metal 18k Yellow Gold Stones Mother of Pearl
Category

2010s French Brooches

Materials

Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Kutchinsky 18 Carat Gold Dog Brooch with Onyx Body and Sapphire Eyes and Nose
By Joseph Kutchinsky
Located in London, GB
A charming gold, sapphire and onyx dog brooch by Kutchinsky 1959, the characterful little dog
Category

Vintage 1950s British Brooches

Materials

Onyx, Sapphire

Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Dog Brooch, 14k Round Cut .24 Carat Pet Canine Pin
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold & 14k White Gold Stone Information: Genuine Rubies Treatment
Category

20th Century Unknown Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Butler Wilson Signed BW Enamel Faux Multi-Gem Dog Brooch Pin
By Butler Wilson
Located in Montreal, QC
Adorable Terrier Dog Glossy brown Enamel encrusted with sparkling seed crystal glass in tones of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Enamel Dachshund Dog and Mouse Sporting Hats Brooch Pin Duo C1950s
By Har Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
brim is 1.5" wide; The Dachshund is smoking a pipe and also accented with white rhinestones. Gold tone
Category

Mid-20th Century American Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Crown Trifari Vintage 1950s Poodle Dog Jelly Belly Green Jade Cabochon Brooch
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Wokingham, England
brooch, signed at the back. Size: 5.0*2.4 cm. Weight: 15 g/each. Crown Trifari created some of the
Category

Vintage 1950s American Baroque Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Crown Trifari 1950s Poodle Dog Jelly Belly Green Jade Ruby Eye Cabochon Brooch
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Wokingham, England
Elegant Modernist Brooch, Gold Tone Very good condition, 100% genuine. Very light scratches, barely
Category

Vintage 1950s American Baroque Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Crown Trifari 1950s Poodle Dog Jelly Belly Green Jade Cabochon Red Eye Brooch
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Wokingham, England
Crown Trifari Vintage 1950s Poodle Dog Jelly Belly Green Jade Cabochon Brooch, Gold Tone Very good
Category

Vintage 1950s American Baroque Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Crown Trifari 1950s Poodle Dog Jelly Belly Green Jade Cabochon Red Eye Brooch
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Wokingham, England
Crown Trifari Vintage 1950s Poodle Dog Jelly Belly Green Jade Cabochon Brooch, Gold Tone Very good
Category

Vintage 1950s American Baroque Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Victorian 14 Karat Gold Dog Stickpin, Circa 1900
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as an outstretched sprinting dog With a matte gold finish and a red cabochon eye accent
Category

Antique Early 1900s Victorian Brooches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Geoffroy Co. Edwardian 14 Karat Gold Dog Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as the profile of a dog with realistically textured fur and a studded collar Accented by
Category

Early 20th Century Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Spitzer Furman Turquoise Ruby Gold Party Dog Pin
Located in Stamford, CT
Wonderful top quality party dog pin. Circa 1950. 5 Natural Persian Turquoise 2mm bright blue 2
Category

Vintage 1950s Retro Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1900s Yellow Gold Alsatian Bar Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian 18 karat yellow gold dog brooch in the form
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Brooches

Materials

15k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian Diamond Platinum-Topped 14 Karat Gold Dog Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Depicting a highly rendered face of a dog featuring a matte gold finish and round ruby cabochon
Category

Vintage 1910s Edwardian Brooches

Materials

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

Edwardian Diamond Platinum-Topped 14 Karat Gold Labrador Dog Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Depicted as a highly rendered face of a Labrador dog featuring a matte gold finish With a collar
Category

Vintage 1910s Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

1960s Dutch Ruby and Yellow Gold Dachshund Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive vintage Dutch 0.02 carat ruby and 18 carat yellow gold 'Dachshund' dog brooch; part
Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Retro Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Terrier Dog in 18K Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond Eye
By Cartier
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Cartier Yorkshire Dog Pendant in 18K Yellow Gold. The terrier has one Ruby eye & one Diamond eye
Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Victorian Mother of Pearl Painted Carved Rock Crystal 14 Karat Gold Dog Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
white mother-of-pearl With a reverse carved intaglio depiction of an excited dog, hand-painted with
Category

Antique 1860s Victorian Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Dachshund With Ruby Eyes Brooch in Yellow Gold, 1980s
Located in London, England
A vintage Dachshund dog brooch in 18-karat yellow gold, circa 1981. This jewel is designed as a
Category

20th Century British Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Mid Century Garnet 18 Karat Yellow Gold Double Dachshund Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
your favorite looks. Crafted in the chic 1960s, this yellow gold sculptural dog brooch has a fine chain
Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Brooches

Materials

Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Gold Micromosaic Stick Pin Depicting a Little Dog, Garrard Co, London
By Garrard Co. Ltd.
Located in Roma, IT
dog, of exquisite workmanship. In the brooch case, the name "Garrard & Co" appears, the famous
Category

Antique 1850s British Brooches

Materials

18k Gold

Antique Essex Crystal Sapphire and Diamond Yellow Gold Brussels Griffon Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
gold set 'dog' brooch; part of our diverse antique jewelry collections. This exceptional antique dog
Category

Antique 1880s Unknown Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Essex Crystal and 18 Karat Yellow Gold Brooch, Antique, circa 1880
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique Essex crystal and 18 karat yellow gold dog brooch; part of
Category

Antique 1880s Unknown Brooches

Materials

Crystal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Dog Brooch Gold For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact piece of dog brooch gold you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold, this item was constructed with great care. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. If you’re looking for an item from our selection of dog brooch gold from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 19th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. A choice in our collection of dog brooch gold from Tiffany Co., Cartier and Barry Kieselstein-Cord — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. While most can agree that any object in our assortment of dog brooch gold from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a Diamond version from the 86 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also cabochon and mixed cut versions for sale. Most of our dog brooch gold for sale are for women, but there are 109 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Dog Brooch Gold?

The price for a piece of dog brooch gold starts at $115 and tops out at $48,000 with these brooches, on average, selling for $2,738.

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.