Brooches Retro And Vintage
Vintage 1950s French Retro Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1940s Mexican Retro Brooches
Sterling Silver
20th Century American Retro Brooches
Crystal
20th Century North American Retro Brooches
Crystal
Vintage 1950s Retro Brooches
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Palladium
Vintage 1970s Unknown Retro Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s North American Contemporary Retro Bracelets
Agate, 14k Gold
20th Century American Retro Brooches
Crystal
Mid-20th Century Luxembourgish Retro Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1960s German Art Nouveau Brooches
Gold Plate
Vintage 1950s Portuguese Retro Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 2000s British Retro Brooches
Gold, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1960s French Retro Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Retro Brooches
Crystal, Gold Plate
Vintage 1940s British Retro Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1970s Retro Brooches
Diamond, Peridot, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s Swiss Retro Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Belgian Retro Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1940s French Retro Brooches
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s Retro Brooches
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s French Retro Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s Swiss Retro Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Retro Brooches
Citrine, Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Vintage 1940s Italian Retro Brooches
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s Unknown Retro Brooches
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage 1940s Retro Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Retro Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Retro Brooches
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s British Retro Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Retro Brooches
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Unknown Retro Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1940s French Retro Brooches
Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century English Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1940s Retro Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow ...
Vintage 1950s Unknown Retro Brooches
Diamond, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Ruby, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century British Retro Brooches
Steel
Vintage 1940s Unknown Retro Brooches
White Diamond, Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s European Retro Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s French Retro Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Retro Retro Bracelets
Crystal
Late 20th Century Unknown Brooches
Moonstone, Zircon, Blue Zircon, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Unknown Retro Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Vintage 1980s German Art Nouveau Brooches
Gold Plate
Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Brooches
Gold Plate
20th Century American Edwardian Brooches
Moonstone, Gold
Vintage 1950s French Retro Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
1990s French Art Nouveau Brooches
Gold Plate
Vintage 1960s American Retro Brooches
Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s German Retro Brooches
Chrysoberyl, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s Retro Brooches
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s Unknown Retro Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches
Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, Ruby, Diamond, ...
Vintage 1940s Portuguese Retro Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1980s German Art Nouveau Brooches
Gold Plate
Vintage 1960s American Retro Brooches
Diamond, Ruby
Vintage 1940s Brooches
Moonstone, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Retro Brooches
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1940s Portuguese Retro Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
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Brooches Retro And Vintage For Sale on 1stDibs
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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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024The difference between vintage and retro relates to age and the specificity of the terms. Vintage refers to items produced 20 or more years ago. Retro describes things either produced in the past or that resemble things produced in the past. Anything that is vintage can correctly be called retro. However, some retro pieces are actually contemporary, meaning they were made within the last 20 years. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of vintage furniture, apparel, jewelry and decorative objects.