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8.64 Carat AGL Certified Ceylon Cushion Cut Blue Sapphire and Diamond Brooch Pin
Located in Miami, FL
Jewelry Details: Item Type: Brooch Pin Metal Type: Platinum Weight: 12.45 grams Era: Art Deco
Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Platinum and 14K White Gold Diamond Pendant Watch with Sapphire Accents
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
. This sophisticated timepiece is crafted from platinum and 14K white gold, featuring a charming diamond
Category

Vintage 1910s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Estate Art Deco Diamond Sapphire Ruby Platinum 4.2 Gm Pin / Broach VS Quality
Located in New York, NY
**Estate Art Deco Diamond Platinum Pin/Broach - VS Quality** This exquisite piece is a stunning
Category

Early 2000s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum

Platinum and 18 Karat White Gold 3.20 Carat Diamond and Pearl Butterfly Brooch
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
This lovely Butterfly brooch is prong set with round brilliant Diamonds. The 2 antennae have bezel
Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Art Deco Egyptian Revival Sapphire Diamond Platinum 18 Karat Gold Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a gold serpents and pharaoh in a platinum headdress Centering a pentagon-shaped mixed
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Gemstone and Diamond Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Gemstone and Diamond brooch. This brooch has diamonds, rubies, emerald, sapphire and black enamel
Category

Mid-20th Century French Artist Brooches

Materials

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

Wedderien 1928 Art Deco Carved Jade Clip Platinum 12.51 Cts Diamonds Sapphires
Located in Miami, FL
An art deco clip brooch designed by Wedderien. An exceptional piece from the American art deco
Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Star Sapphire, Pl...

Art Deco 1920s Platinum and Gold Diamond and Sapphire Ribbon Pin
Located in Houston, TX
Platinum pin with an 18K yellow gold stem in a ribbon motif. There are 38 square-cut sapphires and
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique Art Deco Platinum Yogo Gulch Sapphire Old Euro Diamond Bar Pin - GIA
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Yogo Gulch Sapphire Old Euro Diamond Bar Pin - GIA. This
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Circa 1920s Art Deco Platinum 1.75ct Old Mine Diamond and French Cut Sapphire
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 6.5 grams Diamond Details
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Van Cleef Arpels French 1960 s Diamond Multi-Gem Platinum 18K Gold Bird Brooch
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Philadelphia, PA
mm round - opaque robin's egg blue in color With transitional cut diamonds prong set in platinum
Category

Vintage 1960s Brooches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Sapphire, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

2.30 Carat Diamond Sapphire 14 Karat White Gold Bow Open Circle Art Deco Brooch
Located in Stamford, CT
Diamond and sapphire bow open circle brooch. Platinum circle with 14k white gold stem and catch
Category

Early 20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Retro Ruby Sapphire Diamond Emerald Enamel 18k Yellow Gold Platinum Bird Brooc
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
sapphire along with white diamonds adding brilliant contrast. The use of enamel and platinum adds depth and
Category

Vintage 1930s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel

Verdura 18K Yellow Gold Platinum Parrot Brooch with Multigem Accents
By Verdura
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
crafted in 18K yellow gold and platinum. The bird’s beak is set with vivid yellow diamonds, while a
Category

1990s Brooches

Materials

Citrine, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Go...

Antique Art Deco Raymond Yard Platinum Old Cut Diamond Yogo Sapphire Pin Pendant
By Raymond C. Yard
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Raymond Yard Platinum Old Cut Diamond Yogo Sapphire Pin Pendant. This
Category

Vintage 1930s North American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Antique Deco Old Mine Rose Cut Diamond Sapphire Flower Brooch Pin 4.20cttw
Located in Winter Springs, FL
An exquisite piece of jewelry history. This early Art Deco brooch has been hand crafted in platinum
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Mid Century Multi-Gem Platinum Vintage Giardinetto Floral Tutti-Frutti Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
colorless with frosted matte finish - measuring 12.0 x 12.5 mm Featuring transitional cut diamonds bead and
Category

Vintage 1950s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Quartz, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Vintage Natural No Heat Blue Yellow Sapphire Platinum Floral Bouquet Lapel Pin
Located in Miami, FL
grams Total Sapphire 38.5carats Total Diamond weight: 18.27carats Measurements: 3.5" long x 2.5" wide
Category

Vintage 1950s Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Platinum

Large Art Deco Natural Pearl and Diamond Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Large Art Deco Natural Pearl and Diamond Brooch Unually large brooch set with one natural pearl
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Platinum

Raymond Yard Platinum Gold and Gem Set High Style Art Deco Clip Brooch
By Raymond C. Yard
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1930s Raymond Yard Platinum and 14K Yellow Gold Brooch in a very High Art Deco style of a
Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Platinum

Van Cleef Arpels 1960 19.70 CTW Multi-Gem 18K Gold Platinum Vintage Bee Brooch
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Philadelphia, PA
carats total With additional diamonds as eyes - set in platinum milgrain bezel Weighing approximately
Category

Vintage 1960s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Diamond And Gemstones Heraldic Brooch from 1970 s
Located in New York, NY
. Set with cabochon emeralds, rubies, and sapphires, brilliant-cut diamonds, 18K gold, and platinum
Category

20th Century American Modern Brooches

Materials

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

Circa 1920s Art Deco 18K Yellow Gold Platinum Sapphire and Diamond Bar Pin
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1920s Item Details: Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold & Platinum Top [Hallmarked, and Tested
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Jabot Brooch with Opals, Diamonds, and Gemstone Beads Circa 1920s
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
cabochons • Eight-eight cut diamonds • Sapphire beads • Amethyst beads • Design: Jabot brooch with gradient
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco Tutti Frutti clip brooch in platinum and gold, crescent moon
Located in PARIS, FR
sapphires, nine emeralds and fourteen diamonds. Art Deco brooch, in the style of Cartier Paris Tutti Frutti
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold

HAMILTON Art Deco 18k Diamond and Sapphire Ladies Wristwatch
By Hamilton
Located in Narberth, PA
damage to the platinum details. All of the diamonds and sapphires are secure and intact. The face of the
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Lion Pin with Pink Sapphires and Diamonds 18k Yellow Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
Lion Brooch/Pin with Pink Sapphires and Diamonds in 18k Yellow Gold and Platinum Finely crafted
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Victorian Diamond and Sapphire Double Pin, circa 1900s
Located in London, GB
rows of diamonds and sapphires. The old cut diamonds total to 0.40 carat, while the french cut blue
Category

Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Sophia D, 12.89 Carat Opal Bird Brooch with Diamonds and Gemstones
By Sophia D
Located in New York, NY
Platinum Set brooch with diamonds that weigh 2.95ct come together with 12.89ct of Opal, 0.45ct of
Category

2010s American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco Jade, Diamond and Sapphire Hat Pin
Located in Riverdale, NY
Art Deco Jade, Diamond and Sapphire Hat Pin from circa 1920. An antique 19th Century Chinese carved
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Sapphire, Platinum, Steel

Tiffany Co. Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond Bar Pin
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Bethesda, MD
This Tiffany & Co. Art Deco platinum pin sounds exquisite! Featuring 10 diamonds with a total of
Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Cartier Paris Bird Brooch
By Cartier
Located in Amsterdam, NL
) set in platinum; the eye and feathers are set with oval- and baguette cut-sapphires (app. 2 carats
Category

Vintage 1960s French Brooches

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

David Webb Carved Emerald Dragon Brooch
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
emerald. The body is set with yellow sapphires with textured gold details. The head is set with diamonds
Category

Vintage 1960s American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Art Deco Era Cabochon-Cut Blue Sapphire, Pearl, and Diamond HairPin
Located in Miami, FL
Art Deco Era Cabochon-Cut Blue Sapphire, Pearl, and Diamond Hairpin Embrace the elegance of the
Category

Vintage 1930s North American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Art Deco Multi Gem Giardinetto Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Multi Gem Giardinetto Brooch A brooch with a giardinetto motif featuring sapphire and
Category

20th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Pink Sapphire, Diamond, and Cultured Grey Pearl Pendant and Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Pink Sapphire, Diamond, and Cultured Grey Pearl Pendant and Earrings. This pendant has 35 round
Category

Mid-20th Century American Artist Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Pink Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco Era Cabochon-Cut Blue Sapphire, Pearl, and Diamond HairPin
Located in Miami, FL
Art Deco Era Cabochon-Cut Blue Sapphire, Pearl, and Diamond Hairpin Embrace the elegance of the
Category

Vintage 1930s North American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

1.00ct Diamond 1.00ct Ruby 1.25ct Blue and Yellow Sapphire Pin
Located in New York, NY
This is a gorgeous platinum pin. The pin is set with sparkling round cut diamonds that weigh
Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

J Lacloche, Retro Period, Scarecrow Brooch Pin
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
of a field scarecrow, and then set with rubies, emeralds, sapphires, diamonds and a single piece of
Category

Mid-20th Century French Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Lapis Lazuli, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Sapphire and Diamond Pansy Pin, Signed Tiffany Co. by Oscar Heyman Brothers
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Boston, MA
Blue, fancy pink sapphires and diamonds are set in 18kt yellow gold and platinum in this
Category

Mid-20th Century American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold...

Vintage 1960s David Webb Multi-Gem Fu Dog Brooch
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold and platinum with Cabochon Rubies, Emeralds, and Sapphires and
Category

Vintage 1960s Brooches

Materials

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

Boucheron 18k Gold Retro Clip Pin Brooch
By Boucheron
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
features approximately 10 carats of invisibly set sapphire and 2.40 carats of Old European cut diamonds (G
Category

Vintage 1930s French Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

1950s Multi Precious Stones Rose Gold Tutti Frutti Bouquet Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Brooch in 14 karat rose gold, shell hallmark and platinum. A sublime retro brooch inspired by the
Category

Vintage 1950s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Citrine, Ruby, ...

French Vintage Brooch Wild Rose Clip Pin 18k Gold Estate Jewelry
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A stunning French brooch with ruby, sapphire and diamond that is a classic example of the 1960s
Category

Vintage 1960s French Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

French 1940s Multi Precious Stones 18 Karat Yellow Gold Painter s Palette Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Brooch in 18 karat yellow and rose gold, eagle head hallmark and platinum, dog's head hallmark. An
Category

Vintage 1940s French Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Sapphire,...

Vintage Retro Era Enamel and Diamond Sailfish Pin
Located in New York, NY
of VS2 and an E-F color grade. Accentuated by blue sapphire eye, weighing 0.03 carats, the brooch is
Category

Mid-20th Century Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum, Enamel

Oscar Heyman Bros. Sapphire Diamond 18k Gold Platinum Brooch
By Oscar Heyman
Located in New York City, NY
. Overall, the Oscar Heyman & Bros Sapphire Diamond Brooch in 18k gold and platinum is a breathtaking piece
Category

Late 20th Century Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum, 18k Gold

Diamond and Sapphire Edwardian Ribbon Platinum Pendant and Brooch
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
This beautiful antique Edwardian Ribbon Platinum pendant and brooch features 64 old mine cut
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Edwardian Sapphire Diamond Platinum Pendant or Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Crafted in platinum featuring a very fine rectangular cushion cut sapphire and an old european cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces

Edwardian 1910 Pendant Brooch in Platinum with 2.35 Ctw in Diamonds and Sapphire
Located in Miami, FL
Edwardian belle epoque pendant brooch with diamonds. Beautiful piece from the late Edwardian
Category

Vintage 1910s American Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

4.40 Carat Basaltic Sapphire 3.14 Carat Diamond and Pearl Pendant / Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
yellow gold and platinum set pendant/brooch; part of our unheated sapphire collections. This stunning
Category

Antique Early 1900s Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, Platinum

TUTTI FRUTTI 1950 Art-Deco Pendant Brooch In Platinum Diamonds Gemstones
Located in Miami, FL
colorless diamonds, rubies, sapphires and emeralds. The brooch is fitted at the reverse with a hinged pin
Category

Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum

Vintage 12 Carat NO HEAT GIA Sapphire and Diamond Gold Brooch Pendant Necklace
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Elegant and Finely detailed GIA NO HEAT Cabochon Sapphire and Diamond Angular
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

A Fine Art Deco Diamond And Sapphire Bar Brooch
Located in London, GB
A fine Art Deco diamond and sapphire bar brooch, to the centre a transitional brilliant-cut diamond
Category

20th Century English Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Platinum

Pair of Art Deco Tutti-Frutti Clips by Reymond Yard
Located in London, GB
mounted in platinum, with platinum clip/brooch fittings, signed Yard and engraved with inventory number
Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Diamond Sapphire Platinum Brooch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
diamonds have their GIA certificates. Plus there are the eight blue sapphires. The brooch has a really nice
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Sapphire Diamond Platinum Brooch
Located in Sunny Isles Beach, FL
Diamond and Blue Sapphire Brooch in Platinum. Brooch Dimensions: Length 2 .13" x Width 1.25", Total
Category

20th Century Unknown Brooches

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum

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Platinum Diamond Sapphire Brooch For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact platinum diamond sapphire brooch you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Frequently made of platinum, gold and 18k 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. You’re likely to find the perfect platinum diamond sapphire 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. For this particular piece, .5 carat and 1 carat are consistently popular carat weights. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic platinum diamond sapphire brooch over the years, but those made by Oscar Heyman, Tiffany Co. and Cartier are often thought to be among the most beautiful. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also old european cut cut and mixed cut cut versions available here, too. Most of our platinum diamond sapphire brooch for sale are for women, but there are 529 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Platinum Diamond Sapphire Brooch?

On average, a platinum diamond sapphire brooch at 1stDibs sells for $8,786, while they’re typically $190 on the low end and $720,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

The Legacy of Diamond in Jewelry Design

Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.

From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!

There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.

Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.

In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).

When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And on 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement ringsvintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings

Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond 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.