Vintage Insect Brooch
1990s Unknown Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Brooches
Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Contemporary Brooches
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Unknown Brooches
Amethyst, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 10k Gold, Silver
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Vintage 1960s Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Unknown Modern Brooches
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s American Retro Brooches
Diamond, Ruby
Vintage 1980s Unknown Brooches
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1980s American Brooches
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Spanish Brooches
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s Brooches
Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Silver
Vintage 1930s American Modern Brooches
Crystal, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1940s American Brooches
Crystal, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1930s American Modern Brooches
Crystal, Agate, Sterling Silver, Vermeil
Vintage 1930s American Arts and Crafts Brooches
Crystal, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1930s American Romantic Brooches
Crystal, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1980s Italian Retro Brooches
18k Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1980s Italian Retro Brooches
18k Gold, Enamel
Antique 1830s French Brooches
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s European Retro Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s Italian Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century French Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold
Vintage 1970s Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Brooches
Silver
Vintage 1940s German Retro Brooches
Chrysoberyl, 18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Brooches
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
20th Century American Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, Sterling Silver, Silver
Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 14k Gold
Vintage 1950s American Clip-on Earrings
Mixed Metal
Antique 19th Century Victorian Fashion Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century American Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique 19th Century Fashion Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
20th Century Unknown Retro Brooches
Sapphire, Ruby, Onyx, Diamond, Coral, Gold, Platinum, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Brooches
Amethyst, Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold
20th Century American Brooches
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Art Nouveau Brooches
Crystal, Mixed Metal
Vintage 1910s Unknown Art Nouveau Brooches
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1950s Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s Unknown Art Deco Brooches
Ruby, Zircon, Gold, 10k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Late Victorian Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1940s Retro Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s Unknown Brooches
Chrysophrase, Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1960s Unknown Retro Brooches
Emerald, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Unknown Brooches
Ruby, Sapphire, Diamond, Pearl, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Brooches
Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Brooches
Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Brooches
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Brooches
Garnet, Opal, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Vintage Insect Brooch For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Vintage Insect Brooch?
Finding the Right brooches for You
Antique and vintage brooches, which are decorative jewels traditionally pinned to garments and used to fasten pieces of clothing together where needed, have seen increasing popularity in recent years.
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.
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 on 1stDibs, including gold brooches, sapphire brooches and more.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023To tell if a brooch is vintage, take a look at its fastener. Pieces made during the first half of the 20th century often had a long thin fastener that you push to open or close. This style of hardware is commonly known as a trombone clasp. Locking safety clasps emerged during the 1930s, and jewelers used them throughout the rest of the 20th century. You can also check brooches for a date stamp or research the maker's mark to determine who produced it. Then, consult trusted online resources to determine the age. Alternatively, you can have a certified appraiser or professional jeweler examine the piece. On 1stDibs, find a variety of brooches from some of the world's top sellers.
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