Vintage Brooch Pin
Vintage 1950s Unknown Brooches
South Sea Pearl, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Modernist Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Modernist Brooches
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Brooches
18k Gold, Silver
Mid-20th Century Victorian Brooches
Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s Mexican Modernist Brooches
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century French Modernist Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Late 20th Century American Modernist Brooches
Crystal
Late 20th Century Italian Modernist Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 1...
Vintage 1970s Unknown Brooches
Coral, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brooches
Agate, Malachite, Jasper, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Brooches
Vintage 1970s French Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Modernist Brooches
Crystal, Gold Plate, Enamel
Mid-20th Century Austrian Brooches
Crystal
Vintage 1980s French Brooches
Yellow Gold
20th Century Brooches
Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1980s American Brooches
Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s North American Retro Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1960s American Retro Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1980s Retro Brooches
Emerald, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s American Retro Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s American Brooches
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1970s Brooches
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
20th Century Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Retro Brooches
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1960s Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Retro Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Brooches
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1970s Brooches
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1940s Retro Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
20th Century Brooches
Vintage 1980s Italian Brooches
20th Century French Brooches
Gilt Metal
20th Century American Art Deco Brooches
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1970s Brooches
Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century European Brooches
18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Art Deco Brooches
20th Century French Brooches
Gilt Metal
20th Century Brooches
20th Century Brooches
20th Century French Brooches
Gilt Metal
20th Century American Retro Brooches
Antique Late 17th Century Art Deco Brooches
Onyx, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century American Retro Brooches
Gold-filled
20th Century French Brooches
20th Century American Retro Brooches
Antique Early 1900s American Brooches
Pearl, Gold, 10k Gold, Platinum
20th Century American Retro Brooches
Gold-filled
Mid-20th Century Dutch Brooches
Coral, Silver
Mid-20th Century Danish Modernist Brooches
Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1970s Brooches
Vintage 1960s Retro Brooches
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century American Modern Brooches
Enamel
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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.
- What is a brooch pin?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021Brooch pins are beautiful pieces of jewelry with a sharpened metal wire on the reverse that adheres to garments. Traditionally, people wore pins and brooches on clothing such as skirts, sweaters, jackets, shirts, and hats. Brooches were used to hold garments together in the past. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage brooch pins.
- Is a brooch a pin?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024Yes, a brooch is a pin. A pin is the general term for an accessory designed to slide through fabric and stay in place with the help of a fastener. A brooch is the term for a decorative pin. The word pin can also refer to a functional accessory that has no decorative embellishments. As a result, not all pins are brooches, but all brooches are pins. Explore a diverse assortment of brooches on 1stDibs.
- What are brooch pins called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Brooch pins are usually called brooches or pins. The practice of wearing pins dates back to the Bronze Age. At the time, people referred to a pin as a fibula. Its purpose was to fasten clothing. Shop a range of brooch pins on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023The main difference between pins and brooches is style. Both items slide through fabrics and secure in the back with some type of fastener. Brooches are always decorative, but some pins are made only to secure materials together or to hold a garment in place. All brooches are pins, but not all pins are brooches. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of brooches.
- 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.
- How do I wear a vintage tie pin?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To wear a vintage tie pin, position the pin between the third and fourth buttons of your shirt. Then, slip the pin through both layers of the tie. Finally, secure the backing. Find a range of vintage tie pins on 1stDibs.
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