Antique Sterling Brooch
1890s American Victorian Antique Sterling Brooch
Sterling Silver
1870s American Aesthetic Movement Antique Sterling Brooch
Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Sterling Brooch
18k Gold, Sterling Silver
1860s Scottish High Victorian Antique Sterling Brooch
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century American Etruscan Revival Antique Sterling Brooch
Sterling Silver
19th Century British Victorian Antique Sterling Brooch
Agate, Sterling Silver
1920s French Art Deco Antique Sterling Brooch
Chalcedony, Marcasite, Onyx, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Antique Sterling Brooch
Sterling Silver
1910s Antique Sterling Brooch
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Sterling Brooch
Marcasite, Sterling Silver
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Sterling Brooch
Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Sterling Brooch
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Antique Sterling Brooch
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Early 1900s Danish Antique Sterling Brooch
Amethyst, Chrysophrase, Sterling Silver
1890s German Art Nouveau Antique Sterling Brooch
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Victorian Antique Sterling Brooch
Crystal, Sterling Silver
1870s Scottish Victorian Antique Sterling Brooch
Silver
Early 20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Antique Sterling Brooch
Sterling Silver
1880s Scottish Victorian Antique Sterling Brooch
Agate, Sterling Silver
Mid-19th Century Scottish Victorian Antique Sterling Brooch
Sterling Silver
19th Century British Victorian Antique Sterling Brooch
Rose Gold, Sterling Silver
19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Antique Sterling Brooch
Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century English Antique Sterling Brooch
Sterling Silver
Early 1900s Norwegian Antique Sterling Brooch
Sterling Silver, Enamel
1880s Scottish Victorian Antique Sterling Brooch
Agate, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Sterling Brooch
Silver, Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Sterling Brooch
Rose Gold, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Austrian Antique Sterling Brooch
Marcasite, Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Sterling Brooch
Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Sterling Brooch
Sterling Silver
1880s Spanish Romantic Antique Sterling Brooch
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Antique Sterling Brooch
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Sterling Brooch
Silver, Sterling Silver
1890s English Victorian Antique Sterling Brooch
Rose Gold, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Sterling Brooch
Gold, Sterling Silver, Enamel
1890s British Victorian Antique Sterling Brooch
Agate, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Antique Sterling Brooch
Sterling Silver
1860s American Edwardian Antique Sterling Brooch
Sterling Silver
Early 1900s British Arts and Crafts Antique Sterling Brooch
Sterling Silver, Silver, Enamel
1890s English Victorian Antique Sterling Brooch
Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
1890s English Victorian Antique Sterling Brooch
Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century German Art Nouveau Antique Sterling Brooch
Onyx, Sterling Silver
19th Century Antique Sterling Brooch
Agate, Jasper, Sterling Silver
1890s English Victorian Antique Sterling Brooch
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Early 1900s Danish Art Nouveau Antique Sterling Brooch
Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Sterling Brooch
Diamond, Gold, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Victorian Antique Sterling Brooch
Amethyst, Pearl, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Sterling Brooch
Sterling Silver
1920s German Art Deco Antique Sterling Brooch
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Early 20th Century British Art Nouveau Antique Sterling Brooch
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 9k Gold, Sterling Silver
1920s German Art Deco Antique Sterling Brooch
Carnelian, Marcasite, Silver, Sterling Silver
1890s American Late Victorian Antique Sterling Brooch
Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Antique Sterling Brooch
Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
1920s Art Deco Antique Sterling Brooch
Jade, Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Sterling Brooch
Onyx, Rock Crystal, Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century British Victorian Antique Sterling Brooch
Agate, Sterling Silver
Early 1900s English Late Victorian Antique Sterling Brooch
Silver, Enamel
1920s German Art Deco Antique Sterling Brooch
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Sterling Brooch
Silver
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Sterling Brooch
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
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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 antique sterling silver?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Sterling silver is an alloyed form of silver, and is made up of 92.5% fine silver and 7.5% copper. An antique sterling silver item will have the same silver content and will be over 100 years old. Shop a collection of expertly vetted antique sterling silver from some of the worlds top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Sterling silver is considered antique if it was made over 100 years ago. Many antique sterling silver items will have a mark or stamp. First, clean the item and check for marks. A “925” mark indicates a silver purity of 92.5 percent, which is the composition of sterling silver. If you don’t see a mark, work with a certified appraiser to acid test the item and determine the silver content. You’ll find expertly vetted antique sterling silver items on 1stDibs.
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