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Tiffany Co. Gold and Ruby Pendant/Pin
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
set between the two hearts. 18K yellow gold, in a rope twist pattern. Very well made, with the pin
Category

Vintage 1960s American Brooches

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold

TIFFANY En Tremblant Gemset Flower Basket Brooch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Gorgeous 18K gold Flower Basket by Tiffany & Co. En Trembant flowers set with Rubies, Sapphires and
Category

Italian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire

Tiffany Co. 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Wheat Sheaf Pin
By Tiffany Co.
Located in QLD , AU
. Style & simplicity are two words which sum up this lovely brooch, crafted in 18k yellow gold with a hint
Category

Late 20th Century American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

SCHLUMBERGER Gold and Diamond Flower Brooch
By Jean Schlumberger
Located in Southampton, NY
This Schlumberger pin was designed for Tiffany & Co. in the 1980's. Graceful inner petals of 18K
Category

Vintage 1980s American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

TIFFANY CO Diamond Cross
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18k and platinum large cross pin/pendant with 5 carats of beautiful old european cut diamonds
Category

American Brooches

Materials

18k Gold

TIFFANY Co. Gold Owl Pin
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Chestnut Hill, MA
Marked 18 kt yellow gold owl pin with full cut ruby accents and round brilliant cut diamond eyes
Category

Vintage 1950s American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

TIFFANY Co. Pavé Diamond Ribbon Pin
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Atlanta, GA
This sweet TIFFANY & CO. ribbon pin features 2.50 carats of pavé set diamonds set in platinum and
Category

20th Century American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Signed Tiffany Co. Diamond, Turquoise and Lapis Bushel of Grapes Pin
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Chestnut Hill, MA
18 Karat yellow gold Signed Tiffany and Co bushel of grapes pin. The pin features approximately
Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

TIFFANY CO Sapphire Diamond Turtle Pin
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Chestnut Hill, MA
Charming 18 karat yellow gold turtle pin. The shell of the turtle consists of 11 full cut blue
Category

20th Century Unknown Brooches

Materials

Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold

SCHLUMBERGER Ruby Diamond Brooch
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in Greenwich, CT
, mounted in platinum and 18k yellow gold, made in France, circa 1970, signed "Tiffany Schlumberger." 1.5
Category

Vintage 1970s French Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co. Gold Gemset Dear Pin
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Graceful gold pin. Made and signed by TIFFANY CO. Consisting of four figural "heart
Category

Vintage 1960s American Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold

TIFFANY CO Gold Gem-Set Owl Pin
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Greenwich, CT
Gem-set owl pin, with a ruby-set forehead and diamond-set eyes, mounted in 18k yellow gold, signed
Category

Vintage 1950s American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co. Cocker Spaniel Gold Pin
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
TIFFANY & CO. Very heavy gauge 18K yellow gold. Deep velvety cabochon sapphire eye. 1 1/8" x 3/4." An
Category

1990s German Brooches

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co. Ruby Gold Bee Pin
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Very pretty 18K yellow gold figural bee pin. Made and signed by Tiffany & Co. Faceted ruby eyes. 3
Category

Vintage 1970s American Brooches

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co. Diamond Sapphire Tall Giraffe in Motion Pin
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This playful giraffe by Tiffany and Company has the cutest little diamond ossicones around, and his
Category

1990s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

TIFFANY Co. Donald Claflin Coral Diamond Acorn Brooch
Located in New York, NY
TIFFANY & CO., IRID PLAT, 18K and with scratch inventory mark and the Claflin studio mark, circa 1967. One
Category

Vintage 1960s American Brooches

Materials

Platinum, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co. En Tremblant Gemset Gold Flower Basket
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Gorgeous 18K yellow gold pin. Made & signed by Tiffany & Co. Figural flower basket, with en
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Brooches

Materials

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

Tiffany Co. En Tremblant Gemset Gold Flower Basket
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Gorgeous 18K yellow gold pin. Made & signed by Tiffany & Co. Figural flower basket, with en
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Brooches

Materials

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

Tiffany Co. En Tremblant Gemset Gold Flower Basket
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Gorgeous 18K yellow gold pin. Made & signed by Tiffany & Co. Figural flower basket, with en
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Brooches

Materials

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

Pair of Tiffany Co. Gold Owl Pins
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Charming pair of figural "owl" pins. Made and signed by TIFFANY & C O. 18K textured gold. The
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Brooches

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co. Jean Schlumberger Camel Brooch
By Jean Schlumberger
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A diamond and multi gem brooch, by Jean Schlumberger, Tiffany & Co. Designed as a textured 18k
Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold

Lipten 18K GOLD DIAMOND PLATINUM DOLPHIN PIN / BROOCH
By Albert Lipten
Located in New York, NY
PLEASE VISIT LAUREN STANLEY IN NEW YORK An 18 karat gold, platinum and diamond pin
Category

American Brooches

Tiffany Co. Paloma Picasso Large Gold Signature X Pin
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany and Co,18K Gold Paloma Picasso signature X pin. Extra large size 2 3/4" long x 1 3/4
Category

1990s American Brooches

Materials

18k Gold

BUMBLE BEE 18K GOLD DIAMOND SUPERB BEE BROOCH / PIN
Located in New York, NY
and studs, all in 18 Karat gold, some with diamond and platinum, precious and semi-precious stones.
Category

American Brooches

ALBERT LIPTEN 18K GOLD SUPERB BASSET HOUND DOG BROOCH / PIN
By Albert Lipten
Located in New York, NY
, necklaces, brooches, men's cufflinks and studs, all in 18 Karat gold, some with diamond and platinum
Category

American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

PELICAN BIRD 18K GOLD DIAMOND BROOCH / PIN chubby super
By Albert Lipten
Located in New York, NY
PLEASE VISIT LAUREN STANLEY IN NEW YORK A sublime 18 karat gold and diamond brooch
Category

American Brooches

Lipten ELEPHANT FAMILY 18K GOLD DIAMOND RUBY BROOCH PIN
By Albert Lipten
Located in New York, NY
, brooches, men's cufflinks and studs, all in 18 Karat gold, some with diamond and platinum, precious and
Category

American Brooches

Herbert Rosenthal 18K Gold Ruby and Diamond Bee Pin
By Herbert Rosenthal
Located in Winnetka, IL
and 18K gold, his jewelry set the standard for pins with this motif in the seventies. It is often
Category

Vintage 1970s American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

TIFFANY Poodle Pin
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
! All 18k yellow gold...and signed TIFFANY & CO! Woof!
Category

American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire

Vintage Tiffany Diamond LOVE Pin by Donald Claflin
By Tiffany Co.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Rare diamond and 18k white gold LOVE pin by Donald Claflin. An iconic expression described with 22
Category

American Brooches

Albert Lipten 18K GOLD DIAMOND SAPPHIRE ENAMEL OWL BROOCH PIN
By Albert Lipten
Located in New York, NY
and studs, all in 18 Karat gold, some with diamond and platinum, precious and semi-precious stones.
Category

American Brooches

Lipten SPIDER MONKEY 18K GOLD 5.6 CT DIAMOND BROOCH PIN
By Albert Lipten
Located in New York, NY
A fine 18 karat gold, diamond and Bois D'amourette brooch - pin by Albert Lipten, of New York, in
Category

American Brooches

Albert Lipten 18K GOLD PLATINUM RUBY DIAMOND BEE BROOCH PIN
By Albert Lipten
Located in New York, NY
PLEASE VISIT LAUREN STANLEY IN NEW YORK An 18 karat gold, platinum, pave diamonds
Category

American Brooches

Tiffany Schlumberger Diamond Pin
Located in Chestnut Hill, MA
18 Karat white and yellow gold leaf pin signed Tiffany Schlumberger. The pin features one round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

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

TIFFANY Santa Claus Pin
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany jolly 18K gold Santa Claus pin. Faceted ruby eyes. Santa is offering a full cut
Category

American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby

18 kt. Jean Schlumberger For Tiffany co. Clip
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Lambertville, NJ
18 kt. yellow gold and platinum curved design double-pin closure clip, bead and prong set with
Category

Vintage 1960s American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

TIFFANY En Tremblant Jeweled Clip
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Oversized 18k gold gem set flower brooch by TIFFANY & Co. Emerald, sapphire, ruby and
Category

Italian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire

TIFFANY CO. Vivid Blue Green Enamel Duck Pin
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Atlanta, GA
gold technique that appears as features.
Category

20th Century American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

TIFFANY Rare Aquamarine Gothic Emblem Pin by Sonia Younis 1970
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
-cut diamond,gold fluted and beaded terminal, spaced by circular-cut aquamarine florets, mounted in 18k
Category

American Brooches

Materials

18k Gold

TIFFANY Co. Schlumberger Fish Pin
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in Chestnut Hill, MA
18 kt yellow gold fish pin consisting of full gem sapphire and demantoid garnet,and diamond accents
Category

Vintage 1950s French Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

LIPTEN 18K GOLD EMERALD contemplating CAT BROOCH / PIN
By Albert Lipten
Located in New York, NY
, necklaces, brooches, men's cufflinks and studs, all in 18 Karat gold, some with diamond and platinum
Category

American Brooches

whimsical Lipten ARMADILLO 18K GOLD RUBY BROOCH / PIN
By Albert Lipten
Located in New York, NY
six (6) minutes. A whimsical 18 karat gold and ruby brooch - pin in the form of an
Category

American Brooches

EQUESTRIAN 18K GOLD RUBY HORSE HEAD BROOCH / PIN LIPTEN
By Albert Lipten
Located in New York, NY
, necklaces, brooches, men's cufflinks and studs, all in 18 Karat gold, some with diamond and platinum
Category

American Brooches

Albert Lipten 18K GOLD AMETHYST TOURMALINE STICKPIN BROOCH PIN
By Albert Lipten
Located in New York, NY
, necklaces, brooches, men's cufflinks and studs, all in 18 Karat gold, some with diamond and platinum
Category

American Brooches

WILD HORSE HEAD 18K GOLD BROOCH / PIN BRIGHT SATIN
By Albert Lipten
Located in New York, NY
PLEASE VISIT LAUREN STANLEY IN NEW YORK A fine 18 karat gold brooch - pin - one-of
Category

American Brooches

TIFFANY CO SCHLUMBERGER Ruby Demantoid Fish Pin
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in Chestnut Hill, MA
This Vintage 18 karat yellow gold fish pin is an excellent example of the elegance and charm of
Category

20th Century French Brooches

Materials

Garnet, Sapphire, Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Albert Lipten 18K GOLD ENAMEL RUBY TOAD FROG PIN / BROOCH wow
By Albert Lipten
Located in New York, NY
, men's cufflinks and studs, all in 18 Karat gold, some with diamond and platinum, precious and semi
Category

American Brooches

Lipten mink for Miami 18K GOLD RUBY BROOCH PIN with fur
By Albert Lipten
Located in New York, NY
PLEASE VISIT LAUREN STANLEY IN NEW YORK an 18 karat gold and ruby brooch - pin
Category

American Brooches

DONALD CLAFLIN. An Enamel, Gold and Gem Chicken Little Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Donald Claflin for Tiffany & Co. An 18k yellow gold, enamel, diamond, emerald, turquoise 'Chicken
Category

American Brooches

Lipten OWL 18K GOLD TSAVORITE DIAMOND PEARL LAPEL PIN
By Albert Lipten
Located in New York, NY
designs women's rings, earrings, bracelets, necklaces, brooches, men's cufflinks and studs, all in 18
Category

American Brooches

SCHLUMBERGER Sapphire, Amethyst Gold Clip
By Jean Schlumberger
Located in New York, NY
A bouquet of polished yellow gold flowers centering cushion-cut pale to medium blue Ceylon
Category

Vintage 1950s French Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co. Diamond Gold Anemone Brooch Pendant
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Tiffany & Co. 18k gold anemone brooch, crafted in 18k gold, featuring approximately 0.42ctw in G/VS
Category

20th Century American Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co. Star Sapphire and Diamond Pendant/Brooch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in San Francisco, CA
ravishing jewel. Total diamond weight, 1.80 carats. In platinum over 18K gold. 18-inch chain.
Category

Early 20th Century American Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Star Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

TIFFANY "Anemone" Earclips and Brooch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Very impressive earclips and clip brooch. TIFFANY&CO, 18k gold with scattered diamonds; Anemone
Category

American Clip-on Earrings

Donald Claflin 1970s Tiffany "Leaping Rams" Diamond Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Donald Claflin for Tiffany & Co "Leaping Rams" ring. Set in 18k gold and platinum this ring depicts
Materials

Diamond

Beautiful Sandra Yunis Gold Flower Earring and Brooch Set
By Sandra Yunis
Located in New York, NY
Sandra Yunis was a well-known jewelry designer who worked for Tiffany & Co. in the 1960’s. The gold
Category

Vintage 1960s American Clip-on Earrings

Materials

18k Gold

DALMATIAN DOG 18K GOLD BROOCH / PIN RUBY ENAMEL LIPTEN
By Albert Lipten
Located in New York, NY
PLEASE VISIT LAUREN STANLEY IN NEW YORK A fine 18 karat gold brooch - pin - one-of
Category

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Tiffany 18k Gold And Diamond Brooch For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate tiffany 18k gold and diamond brooch for your needs in our varied inventory. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold, this item was constructed with great care. Our collection of these items for sale includes 196 vintage editions and 19 modern creations to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for a tiffany 18k gold and diamond brooch may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 19th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. Creating a tiffany 18k gold and diamond brooch has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Tiffany Co., Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co. and Paloma Picasso for Tiffany Co. are consistently popular. 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 brilliant cut and mixed cut alternatives. Finding a tiffany 18k gold and diamond brooch for sale for women should be easy, but there are 73 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Tiffany 18k Gold And Diamond Brooch?

On average, a tiffany 18k gold and diamond brooch at 1stDibs sells for $5,500, while they’re typically $600 on the low end and $350,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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.

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.