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Gold Dog and Dog House Clock Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Great figural "dog" and "dog house" clock brooch. The sweet dog is lying down. He has faceted
Category

Vintage 1940s American Brooches

Materials

Ruby, 14k Gold

Gold Ruby Dog Brooch
Located in New York, NY
18K Y/gold ruby pin, stamps 18K Italy measures 1 3/4 x 1 1/4 inch, weight 5.2 dwt
Category

20th Century Unknown Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Gold

Cartier Dog Brooch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Dog Brooch A brooch depicting a Yorkshire terrier poodle with an emerald set eye, winking
Category

20th Century French Brooches

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold

1960s Ruby Gold Dog Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
1960s 18k gold dog brooch with ruby eyes. Brooch measures 35mm x 39mm. Marked: 18k Italy. Weight
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Gold

Frascarolo Gold and Enamel Dog Brooch
By PIERINO FRASCAROLO
Located in Darnestown, MD
brooch measures 1 1/8 inches wide and 1 1/2 inches tall. It has a double pin stem. Maker's marks are
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold, Enamel

Antique 18ct Gold Dog Brooch 1970’s
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Gold & Enamel Dog Brooch 18ct Gold tagged & tested Circa 1970’s Cute, vintage dog with a
Category

Vintage 1970s Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

1980s Burberrys Terrier Dog Gold Plated Brooch
By Burberry
Located in London, GB
Vintage Burberrys Gold plated brooch featuring a terrier dog with crystal details. Condition
Category

Vintage 1980s British Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Gold Plate

Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Puppy Dog Brooch
Located in beverly hills, CA
Crafted in warm 18K yellow gold made in a fun, wiry design. A charming vintage 18K gold puppy pin
Category

Late 20th Century Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond 18K White Gold Puppy Dog Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A sweet and adorable little puppy dog studded in diamonds! The piece features 2.47 carats of round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cartier Whimsical Dog Brooch
By Cartier
Located in Litchfield, CT
whimsical accessory. Charming animal brooches were all the rage in the fifties, sixties, and seventies. This
Category

Vintage 1950s French Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Whimsical Dog Brooch
Cartier Whimsical Dog Brooch
H 1.38 in W 0.75 in
Vintage Sled Dog Brooch of 14k & 18k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
This vintage brooch (circa 1940-1960) features a dog sled team of 14k gold atop 18k gold nugget
Category

Mid-20th Century Brooches

Materials

14k Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage Yellow Gold Airedale Terrier Dog Brooch
Located in Banbury, GB
What a super little thing this is! A fabulous little brooch modeled as Airedale Terrier motif. It
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Vintage 1950s British Brooches

Materials

9k Gold

Antique Sapphire and 20K Yellow Gold Dog Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A magnificent, fine and impressive antique 0.03 carat sapphire and 20 carat yellow gold dog brooch
Category

20th Century Unknown Brooches

Materials

Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Doberman Pinscher Figural Diamond Yellow Gold Dog Brooch
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Finely made Italian Doberman Pinscher dog brooch made of 14k yellow gold with a satin finish
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Enamel and Diamond Dog Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Enamel and Diamond Dog Brooch A brooch depicting a dog adorned with round cut diamonds and black
Category

20th Century Unknown Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Gold Mother of Pearl Reverse Dog Painting Brooch
Located in New York, NY
14k gold brooch, featuring dog reverse painting on a mother of pearl under a crystal top
Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Onyx 18k Gold Dog Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York City, NY
. This exquisite brooch is made of 18K yellow gold and features a lifelike dog design that is both
Category

Late 20th Century Brooches

Materials

Onyx, 18k Gold

18K Yellow Gold & Black Enamel Chihuahua Dog Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Adorable 18k yellow gold and black enamel excited Chihuahua dog brooch. Chihuahua brooch is
Category

Late 20th Century Retro Brooches

Materials

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

18K Gold And Platinum Diamond Dog Pin Brooch
Located in New York, NY
An 18K yellow gold pin brooch with a platinum dog figure garnished with diamonds. The eye of the
Category

20th Century Unknown Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold

Vintage Mid-Century Turquoise Dog Brooch in Yellow Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Vintage Mid-Century Turquoise Dog Brooch in Yellow Gold Introducing this whimsical Mid-Century Dog
Category

Mid-20th Century Retro Brooches

Materials

Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Gold, Diamond, Sapphire and Ruby Schnauzer Dog Brooch
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
A delightful and finely executed 18k/14K gold brooch of a Schnauzer dog with a diamond nose and
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold

Italian 1960s Gold Jade Sapphire Ruby Diamond Dog Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Cute Italian made, circa 1960s 18k gold dog brooch. Set with jade, sapphires, rubies and diamonds
Category

20th Century Italian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold

1.24 Carat Pave Diamond Ruby Gold Pointer Dog Brooch
Located in Stamford, CT
1930's Art Deco Pave Diamond Ruby gold pointer dog brooch. This unique brooch features a stunning
Category

Early 20th Century Brooches

Materials

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

14K Yellow Gold German Shepard Dog Pin Brooch #19839
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K Yellow Gold German Shepard Dog Pin This adorable German Shepard pin is a heartwarming
Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Retro Era 18KT Yellow Gold Poodle Dog Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Retro Era 18KT Yellow Gold Poodle Dog Brooch with ruby eyes, weighing 7.0 grams. This
Category

Vintage 1950s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Yellow Gold

Garnet and Diamond Dog Brooch
Located in New York, NY
wear on a chain if desired. In 14K gold, circa 1940’s.
Category

Vintage 1940s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold

Antique 15ct Yellow Gold, 1920s English Setter Enamel Dog Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Gold & Enamel Dog Brooch 15ct Yellow Gold Circa 1920s This exquisite 1920s brooch
Category

Early 20th Century English Brooches

Materials

15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

1800 Roman micro mosaic dog brooch
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An oval micro mosaic of a dog with a blue background in an 18 carat gold border, with a silver
Category

Antique 1790s Italian Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, Silver

Art Deco 14k Pointer Dog Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Attractive Art Deco 14k Pointer Dog Brooch designed to fasten a scarf or tie. Detailed pointer dog
Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

14k Gold

Dog's Head Yellow Gold 18K Ruby Sapphire Diamond Brooch 1960S
Located in Geneva, CH
A lovely dog's head Brooch in yellow gold 18K set by round diamonds, cabochon ruby eyes and
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Brooches

Materials

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

Reverse Painting Crystal Mother of Pearl Dachshund Dog Gold Brooch
Located in New York, NY
14k gold brooch, depicting a Dachshund dog, set in crystal reverse painting, backed with mother of
Category

20th Century British Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Pearl, Gold

Micro Mosaic 18 Karat Gold Framed Dog Picture Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Dimension - 1.25 X 1.75 inch Weight - 18.5 G
Category

Antique 1880s Italian Brooches

Materials

18k Gold

Edwardian 18 Karat Gold Dog Head Riding Whip Bar Brooch
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a lovely Edwardian bar brooch depicting a dog head and a riding whip. It is crafted in 18K
Category

Early 20th Century Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Gold

1950s Carnelian, Diamond and Multi Gemstone Dog Brooch, 18 Karat Gold
Located in Hicksville, NY
Carnelian, Onyx, Ruby, Sapphire, Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Dog Brooch, Lapel Pin Made in Italy
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Retro Brooches

Materials

Carnelian, Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, Sapphire, Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold, Yell...

Diamond Ruby & Pearl Dachshund Dog Brooch Pendant 14k Yellow Gold
Located in MIAMI, FL
yellow gold and perfectly depicts this lovable dog breed. The body and head section of the dog is set
Category

Late 20th Century American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold

Circa 1900s 18K Yellow Gold Reverse Crystal Terrier Dog Brooch
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1910s Item Details: Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 33.7 grams
Category

Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mid Century Turquoise Dog Brooch 18 KT
Located in Napoli, IT
kt gold like a fancy little dog, beautifully made, hand sculptured, the main body consists of a
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Turquoise, 18k Gold

Antique Essex Crystal and 9 Carat Yellow Gold Dog Pin Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and unusual antique Victorian Essex crystal and 9 karat yellow gold dog pin brooch; part of
Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Yellow Gold

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

Late 20th Century European Modern Brooches

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Signed Mid-Century 14K Gold & Ruby Boxer Dog Pin or Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine American Mid-Century brooch or pin. In 14k gold. In the form of a boxer dog standing erect
Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold

Mauboussin Paris Coral Lapis Onyx Dog Brooch
By Mauboussin
Located in London, GB
Dog brooch set with lapis, coral and onyx by Mauboussin Paris, Numbered 2342. Ornately carved
Category

Vintage 1970s French Brooches

Materials

Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, Yellow Gold

Vintage Scottish Terrier Reverse Essex Crystal Dog Pendant Brooch in 14K Gold
Located in Fairfield, CT
Vintage Scottish Terrier Reverse Essex Crystal Dog Pendant Brooch This Vintage Scottish Terrier
Category

Vintage 1910s Brooches

Materials

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

Cartier Ruby Vintage Dachshund Dog Brooch - Yellow Gold 18k Pet Canine Pin
By Cartier
Located in Greensboro, NC
Brand: Cartier Era: Vintage Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold & 18k White Gold Stone Information
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

French 1960's Enamel 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Poodle Dog Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a stylized poodle dog with dimensional features With an engraved matte body and high
Category

Vintage 1960s Brooches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

E. Wolfe 2.51 Carat Brittany Springer Spaniel Diamond Ruby Gold Dog Brooch
Located in Stamford, CT
Maker E. Wolfe, Brittany or Springer Spaniel 18k white gold dog brooch. Extra fine workmanship and
Category

Late 20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold

ITALIAN 1960 Dog Brooch In Solid 18Kt Yellow Gold With Diamonds And Rubies
Located in Miami, FL
condition of this Dog brooch is excellent. Beside the little normal wear, there is no damage to the gold
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Modernist Brooches

Materials

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

Cartier Diamond and Onyx Gold Vintage Dog Brooch Pin Estate Fine Jewelry
By Cartier
Located in Montreal, QC
is Hand crafted in 18 Karat yellow Gold. This Cartier brooch is stamped "CARTIER" & "ITALY" and has
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Modernist Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

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

Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Brooches

Materials

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

Large 14K Gold Brooch with an Essex Crystal of a Scottie Dog
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Essex crystal brooch or bar pin. In 14 karat rose & yellow gold. Center-set with an Essex
Category

Early 20th Century Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Crystal, 14k Gold

Incredibly Lifelike Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Setter Dog Brooch with Ruby Eyes
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Seeing this magnificent vintage 18k yellow gold Setter brooch, one is taking in the very best of
Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Brooches

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Greyhound Dog Tiger's Eye Gold Silver Racing Horseshoe Hat Pin Brooch Art Deco
Located in New York, NY
A very special and rare Sporting Horse Greyhound Racing Hat Pin Brooch depicting a Greyhound Dog
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Tiger's Eye, 14k Gold, Silver, Gold

18kt gold and enamel whimsical poodle dog brooch, set with sapphires and rubies
Located in Braintree, GB
Vintage 18kt yellow gold and cloisonné enamel whimsical poodle dog brooch, set with sapphires and
Category

1990s British Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, Enamel

Vintage Signed Sterlè Coral Child & Dog one off brooch
By Pierre Sterlé
Located in Napoli, IT
became his regular visitors 1960 ca .This truly unique hand created brooch bears all the signatures that
Category

Vintage 1960s French Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Coral, Jade, Turquoise, 18k Gold

Victorian King Charles Spaniel Dog Micromosaic Brooch, circa 1870
Located in London, GB
Fine quality micromosaic, depicting a King Charles Spaniel dog on his cushion, set as a brooch in
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Brooches

Materials

18k 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

Victorian King Charles Spaniel Dog Micromosaic Brooch, circa 1870
Located in London, GB
Fine quality micromosaic, depicting a King Charles Spaniel dog on his cushion, set as a brooch in
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Brooches

Materials

18k Gold

Micromosaic Brooch by Luigi Moglia Depicting a Little Phalene Dog
Located in Roma, IT
This Gold and Micromosaic brooch was made by Luigi Moglia, famous micromosaics of the Vatican
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Brooches

Materials

Gold

Retro Figural Brooch Featuring Cat, Dachshund Dog, Birdhouse and Whimsy
Located in Southbury, CT
It's not a just a brooch; it's a story; a narrative. An emerald-eyed cat and a diamond-encrusted
Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Spinel, 18k Gold

Antique Reverse Painted Essex Crystal Terrier Dog and Collar Brooch
Located in Hummelstown, PA
disk and centered on a textured white and yellow gold collar. One of the sweetest examples of Essex
Category

Early 20th Century Brooches

Materials

Crystal, 14k Gold

Pair of Gold Tone Googly Moving Eyes Figural Puppy Dog Brooch Pins W/ Red Mouth
Located in Sausalito, CA
These adorable pair of vintage brooches feature moving eyeballs and a red mouth. Size: 7/8" tall
Category

Vintage 1960s Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate, Enamel

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Dog Brooch Gold For Sale on 1stDibs

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

How Much is a Dog Brooch Gold?

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

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself. 

Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.

Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.

For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.

Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.

In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so. 

Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.

Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle. 

BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.

A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in

Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.

Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.

Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.

Finding the Right Brooches for You

Vintage brooches, which refer to decorative jewelry traditionally pinned to garments and used to fasten pieces of clothing together where needed, have seen increasing popularity in recent years.

While jewelry trends come and go, brooches are indeed back on the radar thanks to fashion houses like GucciVersaceDior and Saint Laurent, all of which feature fun pinnable designs in their current collections. Whether a dazzlingly naturalistic Art Nouveau dragonfly, a whimsical David Webb animal, a gem-studded bloom or a streamlined abstract design, these jewels add color and sparkle to your look and a spring to your step. 

Given their long history, brooches have expectedly taken on a variety of different shapes and forms over time, with jewelers turning to assorted methods of ornamentation for these accessories, including enameling and the integration of pearls and gemstones. Cameo brooches that originated during the Victorian age are characterized by a shell carved in raised relief that feature portraits of a woman’s profile, while 19th-century micromosaic brooches, comprising innumerable individually placed glass fragments, sometimes feature miniature depictions of a pastoral scene in daily Roman life.

At one time, brooches were symbols of wealth, made primarily from the finest metals and showcasing exquisite precious gemstones. Today, these jewels are inclusive and universal, and you don’t have to travel very far to find an admirer of brooches. They can be richly geometric in form, such as the ornate diamond pins dating from the Art Deco era, or designer-specific, such as the celebrated naturalistic works created by Tiffany & Co., the milk glass and gold confections crafted by Trifari or handmade vintage Chanel brooches of silk or laminated sheer fabric. Chanel, of course, has never abandoned this style, producing gorgeously baroque CC examples since the 1980s.

Brooches are versatile and adaptable. These decorative accessories can be worn in your hair, on hats, scarves and on the lower point of V-neck clothing. Pin a dazzling brooch to the lapel of your blazer-and-tee combo or add a cluster of smaller pins to your overcoat. And while brooches have their place in “mourning jewelry,” in that a mourning brooch is representative of your connection to a lost loved one, they’re widely seen as romantic and symbolic of love, so much so that a hardcore brooch enthusiast might advocate for brooches to be worn over the heart.

Today, find a wide variety of antique and vintage brooches for sale on 1stDibs, including gold brooches, sapphire brooches and more.