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How do you identify vintage brooches?

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How do you identify vintage brooches?
To identify vintage brooches, look for the maker's marks. You can usually find them on the backs of brooches. Take a photo of the marking on your brooch, and then conduct a reverse image search to learn who the maker is. If you're unsuccessful, research the marks using trusted online resources or consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer. Shop a diverse assortment of vintage brooches on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024
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Line Vautrin School Raspebrry Red Talosel Resin Brooch
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning and rare dangling brooch was made in the 1970s by one of Line Vautrin's students. The brown Talosel framing boasts an encrusted geometric form with raspberry red resin ...
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Vintage 1970s French Modernist Brooches

Vintage Lunch at The Ritz Wild at Heart Brooch Romantic Swarovski Statement Pin
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Vintage Lunch at the Ritz oversized Wild at Heart romantic brooch with dangling moveable heart elements by original designer Esme Hecht. Iconic American wearable art statement jewelr...
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Late 20th Century American Contemporary Brooches

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Crystal, Gold Plate

Romantic French "Thinking of You" Diamond Carved Amethyst Enamel 18K Gold Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Antique French Pensee a Toi/Thinking of You rose cut diamond, carved amethyst, enamel 18K silver topped gold Pansy brooch Circa 1880 Poetic and imbued with hidden symbolism, the Pans...
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Antique 19th Century French Romantic Brooches

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Amethyst, Diamond, Enamel, 18k Gold

Betty Cooke Sterling Silver with Green Agate Stone American Modernist Brooch
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Sterling silver and oval cut green agate brooch created by Modernist jeweler, Betty Cooke of Baltimore, Maryland. Brooch measures 3" by 1.5" and is signed Cooke sterling on reverse. ...
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1990s American Modernist Brooches

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Agate, Sterling Silver

Amethyst and Silver Art Deco Geometric Brooch Earrings Set 1930s
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful brooch and clip on earring set in sterling silver and Amethyst. It is a geometric design of overlapping silver angles in 2 different textures with a center round amethys...
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Vintage 1930s Modernist Brooches

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Sterling Silver

Vintage gold gold tone rams head brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 59 ❤️❤️ VINTAGE DESIG...
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20th Century Brooches

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