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Lagos Caviar 925 Sterling Silver 18K Gold with Smokey Topaz Enhancer Pendant
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Silver& 18K Yellow Gold Stone Type: Smoke Topaz Hallmark: CAVIAR 925 750 Total Weight: 12.9 Grams
Category

2010s American Brooches

Materials

Topaz, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Yellow Gold Contemporary Elephant Brooch with Tourmaline
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary brooch, named after Mesopotamia, features golden elephant on a side, natural
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Emerald, Quartz, Topaz, Tourmaline, Chrome Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, R...

Multi-Colored Gemstone 18k White Gold Brooch Pendant
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A contemporary brooch, that can also be worn as a pendant, featuring approximately 20 carats of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Aquamarine, Citrine, Garnet, Tourmaline, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold

Yellow Gold Contemporary Elephant Brooch with Tourmaline
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary brooch, named after Mesopotamia, is made of 18 karat yellow gold with golden
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Tourmaline, Topaz, Quartz, Emerald, Chrome Tourmaline, Yellow Gold, Rose...

Yellow Gold Contemporary Elephant Brooch with Tourmaline
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary Brooch, named after Mesopotamia, is made of 18 karat yellow gold with a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Emerald, Quartz, Topaz, Tourmaline, Chrome Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, R...

Large Retro Topaz Briolette Flower Spray
Located in New York, NY
Massive Retro Topaz Briolette Flower Spray from the 1940's. Amazing design of gilt leaves with 5
Category

Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Contemporary Elephant Prasiolite Brooch
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary brooch, named after Mesopotamia, features natural minty prasiolite in octagon cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Quartz, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Brooch with Detachable Green Tourmaline
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary brooch, named after Mesopotamia, features natural topaz, golden elephant and long
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Emerald, Quartz, Topaz, Tourmaline, Chrome Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, R...

Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Contemporary Daffodil Flower Brooch
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary brooch is made of 18 karat yellow gold with natural minty prasiolite in octagon
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Quartz, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Las Vegas Showgirl Gemstone Pendant 10k Yellow Gold Brooch Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
to 1980s). Amethyst, citrine, and blue topaz measure approx. 2mm. One small approx. 0.01 carat
Category

Late 20th Century Thai Modern Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Contemporary Daffodil Sapphire Brooch
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary Brooch features natural dark blue sapphire, golden daffodil flower and large
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Quartz, Sapphire, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Gold Multicolour Rainbow Diamond Contemporary Pendant Necklace Brooch
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
14 karat gold multicolour rainbow diamond contemporary brooch pendant necklace Art, color and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Citrine, Garnet, Multi-gemstone, Peridot, Topaz, Tour...

Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Contemporary Elephant Prasiolite Brooch
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary brooch, named after Mesopotamia, is made of 18 karat yellow gold with natural
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Quartz, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Contemporary Daffodil Flower Brooch with Tourmalines
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary brooch is made of 18K yellow gold with the daffodil flower on a side, natural
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Emerald, Quartz, Topaz, Tourmaline, Chrome Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, R...

Yellow Gold Daffodil Flower Brooch with Detachable Green Tourmaline
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary brooch features natural topaz, golden daffodil and long detachable vivid green
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Emerald, Quartz, Topaz, Tourmaline, Chrome Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, R...

Mazer Topaz Retro Hemisphere Fur Clip
By Mazer
Located in New York, NY
Striking and dimensional Mazer faux topaz and vermeil sterling silver basket woven "Hemisphere
Category

Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Contemporary Daffodil Tourmaline Brooch
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary brooch features natural amethyst in octagon cut, golden daffodil flower and long
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Emerald, Quartz, Topaz, Tourmaline, Chrome Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, R...

14K Rose Gold and Multi-Gemstone Brooch and Pin
Located in Towson, MD
, except for one green topaz and peridot. The brooch is secured with a classic C clasp and is connected to
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Brooches

Materials

Aquamarine, Multi-gemstone, Peridot, Quartz, Topaz, Tourmaline, 14k Gold...

Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Contemporary Daffodil Emerald Brooch
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary brooch is made with natural neon emerald, golden daffodil flower and large
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Emerald, Quartz, Sapphire, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Y...

Yellow Gold Contemporary Daffodil Flower Brooch with Tourmaline
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary brooch is made of 18 karat yellow gold with a sculptural daffodil flower detail
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Emerald, Quartz, Topaz, Tourmaline, Chrome Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, R...

Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Contemporary Brooch with Amethyst
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary Brooch is made of 18 karat yellow gold with cabochon amethyst and prasiolite. It
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Beryl, Quartz, Topaz, Green Beryl, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, R...

Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Contemporary Brooch with Amethyst
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary Brooch is made of 18 karat yellow gold with cabochon amethyst and smoky quartz
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Beryl, Quartz, Topaz, Green Beryl, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, R...

Eighteen Karat Rose Gold Contemporary Elephant Smoky Quartz Brooch
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary Brooch is made of 18K rose gold with natural smoky quartz, golden sculptural
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Quartz, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Contemporary Daffodil Flower Citrine Brooch
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary brooch is made of 18K yellow gold with natural citrine, golden daffodil flower
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Quartz, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Contemporary Flower Smoky Quartz Brooch
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary brooch features natural smoky quartz, golden daffodil flower and large detachable
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Quartz, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Contemporary Daffodil Flower Emerald Brooch
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary brooch features natural vivid neon emerald, golden daffodil flower and long
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Emerald, Quartz, Topaz, Tourmaline, Chrome Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, R...

Amethyst, Tourmaline, Topaz, and Diamond Pansy Pin, Signed Oscar Heyman Brothers
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Boston, MA
Purple Amethyst, Pink Topaz, Purplish Magenta Tourmaline, and sparkling white diamonds come
Category

Mid-20th Century American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Amethyst, Topaz, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Go...

Eighteen Karat Rose Gold Contemporary Elephant Brooch with Tourmalines
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary brooch, named after Mesopotamia, is made of 18K yellow or rose gold, with the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Emerald, Quartz, Topaz, Tourmaline, Chrome Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, R...

Multi-colored Gems Brooch by Asprey in 18k White Gold
By Asprey
Located in La Jolla, CA
Asprey Multi Gems Brooch in 18k White Gold Asprey Multi Gems Brooch features a Multi Gems Brooch
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Peridot, Tourmaline, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold

Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Contemporary Daffodil Floral Citrine Brooch
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary brooch features natural citrine, golden daffodil flower and large detachable
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Quartz, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Gold Pendant with Imperial Topaz and Diamonds
Located in PARIS, FR
This magnificent 18K yellow gold pendant (750/1000) showcases a rare and exceptional Imperial Topaz
Category

2010s European Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Gold

Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Brooch with Detachable Green Tourmaline
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary brooch features natural citrine, golden daffodil flower and long detachable vivid
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Emerald, Quartz, Topaz, Tourmaline, Chrome Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, R...

Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Contemporary Floral Brooch with Sapphire
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary brooch is made of 18K yellow gold with sculptural daffodil flower on a side
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Emerald, Quartz, Sapphire, Topaz, Tourmaline, Chrome Tourmaline, Gold, 1...

Bochic “Orient” Ruby Emerald Brooch or Pendent Set In 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Ruby, Lemon Topaz & Emerald Brooch or Pendent Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Romantic Brooches

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver

Bochic “Orient” Natural Ruby Peridot Peacock Brooch/Pendant Set 18K Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Brooch or Pendant Natural Rubies 7 carat Natural Peridot, Ruby & White Topaz 5 carat The Brooch is
Category

Early 2000s Thai Belle Époque Brooches

Materials

Peridot, Ruby, Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver

Multi-Colored Square Gemstone Rainbow Bar Pin / Brooch in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This vibrant and whimsical rainbow brooch celebrates the kaleidoscopic beauty of nature with a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Blue Topaz, Topaz, Peridot, Garnet, Citrine, Amethyst, Yellow Gold, 14k ...

Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Contemporary Elephant Brooch with Sapphire
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary brooch, named after Mesopotamia, is made of 18 karat yellow gold with a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Emerald, Quartz, Sapphire, Topaz, Tourmaline, Chrome Tourmaline, Gold, 1...

Bochic “Orient” 60 Carat Multi Ruby Brooch Set In 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Ruby Brooch Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Ruby - 60 carat Natural White Topaz
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Handcraft Coral Vase 14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamonds Pendant Brooch
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
message to solve the problem. 14 karat yellow gold and 800 thousandths silver pendant brooch. Handmade by
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Brooches

Materials

Agate, Amethyst, Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Topaz, Tourmaline, 14k ...

Birds Perched on a Branch Multi Gem Stones Gold Brooch Pin
Located in Montreal, QC
Adorable Birds on Branch bezel set with Peridot, Pink Tourmaline and Blue Topaz, Ruby set eyes
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Peridot, Ruby, Topaz, Tourmaline, 18k Gold

Haskell Style Copper and Topaz Beaded Demi Parure
Located in New York, NY
Haskell style copper and topaz hand sewn seed bead demi parure, consisting of a flori form brooch
Category

Vintage 1950s American Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate, Gilt Metal, Cut Steel

Ruby Sapphire Emerald Paraiba Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Freeform Brooch Pendant
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A contemporary brooch featuring 2.88 carats of fine round-cut gemstone, sapphire, ruby, emerald and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

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

Bochic “Orient” Mandarin Garant Sapphire Brooch Set In 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Mandarin Garant & Sapphire Brooch Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Mandarin
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Topaz, Mandarin Garnet, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, S...

Massive Staret Topaz and Crystal Paste Deco Bow
By Staret
Located in New York, NY
Massive Staret Topaz and Crystal Paste Deco Bow from the 1940's. Huge scale with vari shaped topaz
Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Rhodium, Base Metal

Bochic “Orient” Pink Ruby, Amethyst Multi Gem Brooch Pendant Set 18K Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
brooch and a pendant Natural Pink Ruby - 3 carat Garent, Amethyst, White Topaz and Green Amethyst 4
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Garnet, Ruby, Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Bochic “Orient” Blue Sapphire, Amethyst Peridot Brooch Set 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Garnet - 2 carat Natural Peridot - 2 carat Natural Topaz - 2 carat The Brooch is from the "Orient
Category

Early 2000s Thai Baroque Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Aquamarine, Garnet, Peridot, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Top...

14 Karat Gold Custom Cut Taper Baguette Rainbow Diamond Earring Pendant Brooch
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
14k gold. A striking jewelry ensemble featuring a sickle-shaped pendant-brooch and matching earrings
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Garnet, Peridot, Blue Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold,...

Retro DeRosa Retro Bouquet Clip Brooch
By Ralph De Rosa
Located in New York, NY
Large Raph DeRosa Retro oval cut faux emerald and topaz double bouquet clip brooch with crystal
Category

Vintage 1940s North American Retro Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate, Gilt Metal

Bochic “Orient” Multi Fancy Sapphire Ruby Brooch Set In 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Multi Fancy Sapphire & Ruby Brooch Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Ruby - 14
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Topaz, 1...

Stunning Bochic “Orient” Multi Sapphires Ruby Brooch Set In 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Lanka 1.00 carat Natural Emeralds - 2.50 carats Natural white topaz - 2.00 carats The Brooch is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Retro Brooches

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Bochic “Orient” Vintage Ruby Multi Color Sapphire Brooch Set 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Natural Garnet - 2 carat Natural Rubies - 2 carat Natural Topaz - 1 carat The Brooch is from the
Category

Late 20th Century Thai Belle Époque Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire,...

Bochic “Capri” Italian Rose Quartz Multi Gem Brooch Set In 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Italian Rose Quartz & Multi Gem Brooch Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Rose
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Brooches

Materials

Peridot, Quartz, Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Bochic “Orient” Red Ruby, Emerald Sapphire Brooch Set in 22k Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Red Ruby, Emerald & Sapphire Brooch Set In 22K Gold & Silver From the “Orient
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Brooches

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Topaz, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Bochic “Orient” Red Ruby, Emerald Sapphire Brooch Set in 22k Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Red Ruby, Emerald & Sapphire Brooch Set In 22K Gold & Silver From the “Orient
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Brooches

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Topaz, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

“Orient” Pink Tourmaline Multi Gem Brooch Set in 18k Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
, Tourmaline and Topaz - 4 carats The Bochic "Orient" Multi Fancy Gems Pendant or Brooch is Set in 18K Gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Topaz, Tourmaline, Zircon, 18k...

14K Gold Rainbow Gemstones Taper Baguette Diamond Pride Pendant Necklace Brooch
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
14 karat gold channel set rainbow gemstones baguette diamond circular pride pendant necklace brooch
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, Garnet, Peridot, Topaz, Tourmali...

Bochic “Capri” Ruby, Blue Sapphire Multi Gem Brooch Set In 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Ruby, Blue Sapphire & Multi Gem Brooch Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Ruby, Oval
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Brooches

Materials

Garnet, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate...

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Topaz Brooch For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the topaz brooch you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold. Our collection of these items for sale includes 121 vintage editions and 48 modern creations to choose from as well. If you’re looking for a topaz brooch from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 18th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. A topaz brooch from Alex Soldier, Polya Medvedeva Jewellery and Five Star Jewelry — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. A topaz brooch can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but Topaz rings, from our inventory of 131, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. 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 oval cut and cushion cut alternatives. When shopping for a topaz brooch, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Topaz Brooch?

Prices for a topaz brooch can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $99 and can go as high as $42,500, while this accessory, on average, fetches $2,475.

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.