Gold brooches are usually made from commercial pure (CP) gold because they do not receive the amount of daily wear that gold rings would. Gold brooches and pins that feature Christian crosses and other religious symbols are especially popular.

Other popular shapes for gold brooches include animals, insects, hearts, floral designs, and letters of the alphabet. Brooches that feature diamonds and other gemstones create a dramatic effect against the color of gold.

You may want to consider matching gold earrings to go with a gold brooch.