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Yellow Gold Pearl Enamel Edwardian Flower Brooch - 14k Antique Blossom Pin
Located in Greensboro, NC
Pearls Material Information Enamel Color: Pink & Yellow Style: Brooch Fastening Type: Hinged Pin and C
Category

Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Ming s 14K Yellow Gold Jade Cultured Pearl Branch Flower Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (19) Genuine Cultured Pearls - Round Shape - Nice White Color -3.9 to 5.2mm each
Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Jade, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef Arpels Diamond and Pearl Flower Brooch
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Exceptionally crafted by Van Cleef & Arpels in the 1980s, comprising a vintage flower brooch made
Category

Late 20th Century American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Mings Flower and Leaf Akoya Pearl Brooch in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Brooch Specifications: Designer: Ming's Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 7.3 Grams Brooch
Category

Late 20th Century Hong Kong Modern Brooches

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau Edwardian 1905 Pansy Flower Enameled Pendant Brooch 14Kt Gold Pearl
Located in Miami, FL
Edwardian enameled purple Pansy convertible brooch. Beautiful three-dimensional Pansy flower
Category

Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Emerald, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Art Nouveau Edwardian 1905 White Flower Enameled Pendant Brooch 14Kt Gold Pearl
Located in Miami, FL
bar and a mechanical security lock to wear as a brooch. Pearl: Accented in the center with one
Category

Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Art Nouveau Edwardian 1905 Black Flower Enameled Pendant Brooch 10Kt Gold Pearl
Located in Miami, FL
brooch. Pearl: Accented in the center with one natural semi round white pearl of 2 mm. Weight: 2.25
Category

Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Krementz Art Nouveau 1905 Clematis Flower Enameled Brooch 18kt Gold with Pearl
By Krementz Co
Located in Miami, FL
beautiful pin brooch has been carefully crafted by the Krementz company in solid yellow gold of 18 karats
Category

Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Retro 14 Karat Gold and Pearl Figural Pansy Flower Brooch or Pin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine gold brooch in the form of a Pansy. With brushed gold petals and center set with a
Category

20th Century American Retro Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Gold

Vintage Victorian Revival 14k Gold Diamond Seed Pearl Flower Pin Brooch Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
- VS1-SI1 Clarity - G-I Color - 0.50ctw (approx.) Numerous Genuine Cultured Seed Pearls - Round Shape
Category

Vintage 1950s Revival Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

BOUCHER signed vintage gold tone pearl flower designer brooch
By Marcel Boucher
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed BOUCHER • gold tone with faux pearl • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS
Category

Vintage 1980s Brooches

M JENT signef vintage flowers gold pearls designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed M JENY • gold tone with faux pearls • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS
Category

Vintage 1980s Brooches

Vintage Amethyst and Seed Pearl Pendant 14K Gold Spiral Flower Brooch Pin V1021
Located in Osprey, FL
This exquisite 14K gold brooch features a unique spiral flower design encrusted with delicate seed
Category

2010s American Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold

CARTIER Flower Brooch
Located in Darnestown, MD
This Cartier floral brooch is cheerful and colorful. Diamonds add a touch of sparkle to the pearls
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Brooches

Materials

Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold

Art Nouveau 1905 Orchid Flower Enamel Pendant Brooch in 14Kt Gold with Pearl
Located in Miami, FL
convertible pendant brooch has been carefully crafted in solid yellow gold of 14 karats with satin frosted
Category

Antique Early 1900s North American Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Tiffany Co. Black Jade Mother of Pearl Yellow Gold Flower Brooch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous Tiffany Co. brooch features a flower-shaped design in a stunning contrast of
Category

1990s American Brooches

Materials

Jade, 18k Gold

Ming s Hawaii Red Coral and Akoya Pearl 14 Karat Yellow Gold Large Flower Brooch
Located in Honolulu, HI
Gorgeous Ming's red Coral & white Akoya Pearl flower brooch. The brooch features a large flower
Category

Vintage 1960s American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Coral, Pearl, 14k Gold

Diamonds, Rubies, Emeralds, Sapphires, Pearls, Flower Basket Brooch or Pendant
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
message center. Vintage flower basket brooch/pendant realized in 14k white and yellow gold structure
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Pretty 14k Yellow Gold Mother of Pearl Flower with Multi-Color Stone Brooch
Located in New York, NY
14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 19.5 grams Gemstone: Diamond, Amethyst and Emerald
Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Gold Enamel Pearl Flower Pansy Pin
Located in New York, NY
An circular brooch that is accented by brightly colored enamel pansies. This pin was made in the
Category

Early 20th Century American Retro Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel

Mikimoto Golden Pearl Flower Brooch with Round Diamonds in Petals 2.26 Carat
By Mikimoto
Located in Houston, TX
MIKIMOTO golden pearl flower brooch in 18kt yellow gold and one pearl shaped diamond at the base of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Vintage Purple Enamel Flower Brooch of 14k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
This refined 14k gold brooch (circa 1930-1940) showcases the timeless elegance of floral design
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold

Victorian 18K Enamel Brooch with Pearls, Pressed Flowers and Inscribed "Mother"
Located in Baltimore, MD
Sepia toned 18K Victorian enamel brooch with a classical Greek key border, natural pearls and
Category

Antique 1870s British Late Victorian Brooches

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel

Huge Carved Onyx Flower Brooch with Mabe Pearl and Diamond Halo in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
sophistication to the ensemble, while a halo of diamonds set in 18 karat white gold frames the pearl with a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow ...

TRIFARI crown signed vintage gold tone pearl designer flower brooch earrings set
By Trifari
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • TRIFARI crown • gold tone with faux pearl • vintage designer brooch earrings set
Category

Vintage 1980s Brooches

Christian Dior GROSSE 1965 Orange Coral Beads Pearls Cluster Flower Gold Brooch
By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Flower Bouquet Brooch, Gold Tone Very good condition. Signed at the rear. 100% Genuine. Size: 4.5 cm x
Category

Vintage 1960s German Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Crown Trifari 1950s Curled Wavy Flourish Leaf Flower Pearl Openwork Gold Brooch
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in Wokingham, England
Crown Trifari 1950s Curled Wavy Flourish Leaf Flower White Pearls Openwork Chunky Statement Brooch
Category

Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

14K White Gold Circle Flower Pin with Pearls
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K White Gold Circle Flower Pin with Pearls Elegant 14K white gold circle pin features blue
Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

Antique Victorian Flower Brooch/Pendant with Natural Pearl and Rose Cut Diamonds
Located in London, GB
brooch fitting. Designed as a flower head, the central pearl is bordered by rose cut diamonds, with a
Category

Antique 1880s British Victorian Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold

14 Karat Gold and Enamel Flower Brooch, circa 1950
Located in Miami Beach, FL
-made in the 1950s, the brooch is made of 14K yellow gold with multicolor enamel, diamonds, and pearls
Category

Vintage 1950s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold

KJL Kenneth Jay Lane Gold Branch Pearl Flower Pin Brooch, Clear Crystals
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Milford, DE
white flowers, with faux pearl and enamel petals, and sparkling crystal centers. Gold-plated. Tags
Category

2010s American Modern Brooches

Materials

Crystal

Coro Vintage 1950s Flower Emerald Cabochon Aurora Pink Crystals Pearls Brooch
By Coro
Located in Wokingham, England
Coro Vintage 1950s Flower Emerald Green Cabochon Aurora Pink Crystals Pearls Openwork Brooch, Gold
Category

Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Seed Pearl Flower Pin 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom design Material: 14k yellow gold Dimensions: pin is 1 ½ inches long Weight: 6.60
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Louis Rousselet Triple Flower Head Brooch
By Louis Rousselet
Located in New York, NY
Louis Rousselet triple flower head brooch of signature hand made and hand wired nacre button
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, Gold Plate, Brass, Gilt Metal

Larter Sons 1900 Art Nouveau Enameled Pansy Flower Brooch In 14Kt Yellow Gold
By Larter Sons
Located in Miami, FL
Enameled flower brooch designed by Larter & Son. A pristine Edwardian art Nouveau flower brooch
Category

Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

14K Yellow Gold 1910 Art Nouveau Enamel and Pearl Flower Pin
Located in Lexington, KY
- 14K yellow gold - Pearl - Enamel - 4.48 grams - 1910 Art Nouveau This beautiful flower pin
Category

Vintage 1910s American Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Christian Dior GROSSE 1973 Vintage Vivid Large Flower Leaf White Pearl Brooch
By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Very good condition. 100% Genuine. Some light scratches or colour loss, barely noticeable. Signed at the rear. Size: 5.0 cm x 4.3 cm. Weight: 10.0 g. _ _ _ Great for everyday w...
Category

Vintage 1970s German Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Natural South Sea Pearl Flower Pin 14 Karat
Located in New York, NY
Pearl Pendant Brooch 15.8mm Natural South Sea pearl .10ct natural diamonds. 14kt Rose gold
Category

2010s American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Art Nouveau Style Vintage Enamel Pansy Flower Pin 14 Karat Gold and Pearl
Located in Tustin, CA
painted enamel pansy flower petals in shades of purple and white. Back of brooch is patinaed gold. Pearl
Category

Mid-20th Century American Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

ART NOUVEAU 1910 Edwardian Enamel Orchid Flower In 14Kt Gold With White Pearl
Located in Miami, FL
Orchid-flower pendant-brooch is impeccable. Beside the little normal wear, there is no damage to the gold
Category

Vintage 1910s American Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 14k Gold

14 Karat White Gold Freshwater Pearl and Ruby Stylized Flower Pin
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
gold flower strands. Each pearl is mounted centrally on the top of the 14k white gold strands, the 8
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Multi Gemstone Flower Pin / Pendant
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K yellow gold Stones: 5 Amethysts 1 Citrine 3 Peridots 2 Blue Topaz 2
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Multi-gemstone, Pearl, Peridot, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold,...

Antique Art Nouveau pearl flower pendant brooch, 9k yellow gold
Located in NEWARK, GB
This beautiful antique pearl floral pendant brooch is so delicate and elegant. It is such a
Category

Early 20th Century British Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

ART NOUVEAU Edwardian 1905 Enamel Flower Pendant Brooch 14Kt Yellow Gold Pearl
Located in Miami, FL
Edwardian enameled flower convertible brooch. Beautiful three-dimensional flower pendant brooch
Category

Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 14k Gold

Trusso Carved Rock Crystal South Sea Pearl Diamond Gold Flower Brooch Pendant
By Russell Trusso
Located in Dallas, TX
One-of-a-Kind Flower Brooch/Pendant on a beautiful 19" hand-hammered oval link chain with a hand
Category

2010s American Artisan Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Rock Crystal, South Sea Pearl, White Diamond, 14k Gold, ...

French 20th Century Fine Pearl 18 Karat Yellow Gold Lily Flower Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Broochin 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. Delightful brooch in yellow gold, representing
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau More Jewelry

Materials

Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian 1908 Enameled Flower Pendant Brooch 14kt Gold with Diamond and Pearls
Located in Miami, FL
Edwardian enameled flower convertible brooch. An extremely beautiful piece, created in America
Category

Antique Early 1900s American Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Russell Trusso Carved Rock Crystal White Diamond Pearl Flower Brooch Pendant
By Russell Trusso
Located in Dallas, TX
One-of-a-Kind Flower Brooch/Pendant handmade by Russell Trusso showcasing an exceptional hand
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Rock Crystal, Multi-gemstone, Gold, 18k G...

Victorian Yellow Pink Opalescent Enamel Pearl Gold Flower Brooch
Located in London, GB
A late Victorian enamel and pearl flower brooch, the finely modelled petals in shaded yellow and
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Brooches

Materials

Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold

Late Victorian Pair of Enamel Flower Scatter Pins
Located in London, GB
pearls, both set in yellow gold with rose gold pins, circa 1900, each flower-head measuring approximately
Category

Antique Early 1900s Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Pearl Diamond Gold Flower Brooch
Located in Palm Beach, FL
New White Diamond and Pearl Brooch artfully crafted in 18K White Gold. The flower has incredible
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Pearl, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Victorian Coral Pearl Flower Brooch
Located in Sale, Cheshire
A gorgeous antique flower brooch set with coral and pearls. It's beautifully worked in 15 karat
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Brooches

Materials

Coral, Natural Pearl, 15k Gold

Enamel and Pearl Flower Brooch
Located in London, GB
A naturalistically enamelled brooch in the form of cherry blossom, with natural pearl stamen. 14ct
Category

Antique 1890s American Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold

Tiffany Co. Natural Pearl Enamel Gold Flower Brooch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
-of-the-century 14k gold brooch by Tiffany & Co.
Category

Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Natural Pearl, 14k Gold

Seaman Schepps South Sea Pearl Diamond Gold Flower Brooch
By Seaman Schepps
Located in Greenwich, CT
Flower brooch, designed as a cluster of variously shaped South Sea pearls with circular-cut diamond
Category

Late 20th Century American Brooches

Materials

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

Mother-of-Pearl Diamond Gold Flower Brooch
Located in Greenwich, CT
Flower brooch, centering a dome-shaped cluster of pavé-set round diamonds, with five mother-of
Category

Late 20th Century American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Magnificent large 18k plain gold pearl Pansy flower brooch
Located in Versailles, FR
For sale a magnificent 18k gold pansy flower brooch, a piece that will captivate everyone with its
Category

20th Century French Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Gold

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Gold Flower Pearls Brooch For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact gold flower pearls brooch 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. You can easily find a 206 antique edition and 45 modern creations to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect gold flower pearls brooch among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 19th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Creating a gold flower pearls brooch has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Tiffany Co., Van Cleef Arpels and Ella Gafter are consistently popular. While most can agree that any gold flower pearls brooch from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a Pearl version from the 163 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 and bead alternatives. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a gold flower pearls brooch, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Gold Flower Pearls Brooch?

Prices for a gold flower pearls brooch can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $75 and can go as high as $59,600, while this accessory, on average, fetches $2,758.

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.