Vintage Snail Brooch
1960s American Vintage Snail Brooch
Gilt Metal
Late 20th Century American Modern Vintage Snail Brooch
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Vintage Snail Brooch
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
20th Century Vintage Snail Brooch
Gold
Late 20th Century Retro Vintage Snail Brooch
Crystal, Gold Plate
20th Century American Modern Vintage Snail Brooch
Diamond, Enamel
1940s Spanish Aesthetic Movement Vintage Snail Brooch
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
1930s French Vintage Snail Brooch
Ceramic
1980s American Modern Vintage Snail Brooch
Sterling Silver
1990s American Retro Vintage Snail Brooch
Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
1960s American Artisan Vintage Snail Brooch
14k Gold
1940s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Snail Brooch
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Snail Brooch
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
2010s Turkish Modern Vintage Snail Brooch
Opal, Sapphire, 14k Gold
1980s Italian Modernist Vintage Snail Brooch
Peridot, Amethyst, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
1990s American Retro Vintage Snail Brooch
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1970s American Vintage Snail Brooch
Emerald, 18k Gold
1990s American Contemporary Vintage Snail Brooch
Onyx, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Vintage Snail Brooch
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1960s American Vintage Snail Brooch
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
1960s American Vintage Snail Brooch
Gilt Metal
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Vintage Snail Brooch
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1960s American Vintage Snail Brooch
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Gold
20th Century French Vintage Snail Brooch
Turquoise, Gold
Excellent condition, Early hallmark.
Mother 2" x 1.5"
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1940s American Vintage Snail Brooch
Rhodium
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Snail Brooch
Base Metal, Enamel
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Vintage Snail Brooch
Crystal, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Enamel, Gilt Metal, Vermeil
2010s American Contemporary Vintage Snail Brooch
Sterling Silver, Silver
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20th Century American Vintage Snail Brooch
Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold
1950s American Vintage Snail Brooch
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
1970s French Vintage Snail Brooch
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold
1990s French Vintage Snail Brooch
Diamond, 18k Gold
1950s French Vintage Snail Brooch
Coral, 18k Gold
20th Century Italian Vintage Snail Brooch
20th Century French Vintage Snail Brooch
1990s Art Deco Vintage Snail Brooch
Gold Plate
1990s French Vintage Snail Brooch
Gold Plate
Late 20th Century French Vintage Snail Brooch
18k Gold
1960s French Retro Vintage Snail Brooch
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Late 20th Century American Vintage Snail Brooch
1990s Art Deco Vintage Snail Brooch
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s American Modern Vintage Snail Brooch
White Diamond, 18k Gold
1960s French Vintage Snail Brooch
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Platinum
1960s French Retro Vintage Snail Brooch
Vermeil, Silver, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Italian Vintage Snail Brooch
Diamond, 18k Gold
1960s Portuguese Vintage Snail Brooch
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1970s Contemporary Vintage Snail Brooch
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Vintage Snail Brooch
Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s French Retro Vintage Snail Brooch
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel, Platinum, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Vintage Snail Brooch
Gilt Metal
Late 20th Century Italian Vintage Snail Brooch
Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
1990s American Contemporary Vintage Snail Brooch
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s French Vintage Snail Brooch
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s American Modern Vintage Snail Brooch
Diamond, 18k Gold
1980s American Baroque Revival Vintage Snail Brooch
1940s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Snail Brooch
Crystal, Gilt Metal
Late 20th Century Italian Retro Vintage Snail Brooch
Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s French Vintage Snail Brooch
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century French Modernist Vintage Snail Brooch
Gold Plate, Brass
1980s American Modern Vintage Snail Brooch
20th Century Unknown Vintage Snail Brooch
Sterling Silver, Enamel
1960s French Vintage Snail Brooch
18k Gold
20th Century American Vintage Snail Brooch
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
20th Century American Vintage Snail Brooch
Diamond, 18k Gold
1960s American Vintage Snail Brooch
Diamond, 18k Gold
1980s Vintage Snail Brooch
Diamond, 18k Gold
1950s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Snail Brooch
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 22k Gold
1970s American Vintage Snail Brooch
Citrine, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Austrian Vintage Snail Brooch
1950s American Vintage Snail Brooch
1970s Unknown Vintage Snail Brooch
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Vintage Snail Brooch 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.
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