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Silver Brooch 1943 Finland, Very Rare
Located in Orimattila, FI
A really rare brooch from Finland. Made 1943. Manufacturer (Kunniamerkkitehdas.)= Medal of Honor
Category

Vintage 1940s Finnish Post-War Brooches

Materials

Silver

Lapponia Brooch Labyrinth Björn Weckström Finland Modernist Man From Mercury
By Björn Weckström for Lapponia
Located in New York, NY
Lapponia brooch from Finland by Björn Weckström entitled Labyrinth. This brooch is part of the Space Series
Category

Mid-20th Century Finnish Modern Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Lapponia Brooch Man and Child Björn Weckström Finland Modernist Man From Mercury
By Björn Weckström for Lapponia
Located in New York, NY
superb museum quality Lapponia brooch from Finland by Björn Weckström entitled Labyrinth. This brooch is
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Early 2000s Finnish Modern Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Silver and Ebony Brooch from Aarikka, Finland, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Silver and ebony brooch from Aarikka, in a clean design with an appealing swell to the ebony ring
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Modern Brooches

Materials

Silver

Silver and Agate Brooch from Kaunis Koru, Finland, 1962
By Kaunis Koru
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful, oversized silver brooch by Santtu Juhani Kiviharju, with a sand colored agate stone
Category

Vintage 1960s Finnish Modernist Brooches

Materials

Agate, Silver

Kalevala Koru Modernist Finnish Brooch from 1976 in Sterling Silver
By Kalevala Koru
Located in Skanninge, SE
A modernist brooch by Finnish maker Kalevala Koru. This brooch is made in Sterling silver 1976
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Vintage 1970s Finnish Modernist Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

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Brooches From Finland For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate brooches from finland for your needs in our varied inventory. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using gold, silver and yellow gold. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. Making the right choice when shopping for a brooches from finland may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. Finding an appealing brooches from finland — no matter the origin — is easy, but Björn Weckström for Lapponia, Kaunis Koru and Elis Kauppi each produced a popular version that is worth a look. A brooches from finland can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 3 diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. A pear cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also tumbled and cabochon versions for sale. Most of our brooches from finland for sale are for women, but there are 18 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Brooches From Finland?

Prices for a brooches from finland can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $92 and can go as high as $25,805, while this accessory, on average, fetches $869.

Finding the Right Brooches for You

Vintage brooches, which refer to decorative jewelry traditionally pinned to garments and used to fasten pieces of clothing together where needed, have seen increasing popularity in recent years.

While jewelry trends come and go, brooches are indeed back on the radar thanks to fashion houses like GucciVersaceDior and Saint Laurent, all of which feature fun pinnable designs in their current collections. Whether a dazzlingly naturalistic Art Nouveau dragonfly, a whimsical David Webb animal, a gem-studded bloom or a streamlined abstract design, these jewels add color and sparkle to your look and a spring to your step. 

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. Chanel, of course, has never abandoned this style, producing gorgeously baroque CC examples since the 1980s.

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 for sale on 1stDibs, including gold brooches, sapphire brooches and more.

Questions About Brooches From Finland
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Founded in 1873, Arabia is one of Finland’s most beloved brands. It started with producing large decorated tableware sets fit for grandiose dinner parties, and is best known for its Moomin tableware and Uunikokki ovenware. You’ll find a variety of Arabia pieces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Arabia of Finland is a Finnish ceramics company founded in 1873 and is still active today. Many of the most famous Finnish ceramics designers worked for Arabia, including Ulla Procopé and Kaj Franck. Shop a collection of antique and modern Arabia of Finland ceramics from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
    The kinds of jewelry that Finland is known for include silver, bronze and gold jewelry. One of the most well-known Finnish jewelry makers is Kalevala Jewelry, established in 1935. Another is Lapponia, a brand founded by sculptor Björn Weckström in 1960. Other notable Finnish jewelry makers include Tapio Wirkkala, Elis Kauppi and Aarikka. On 1stDibs, explore an assortment of Finnish jewelry.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A golden brooch is a decorative piece of jewelry designed with a hinged pin and catch that is fastened to clothing. It is a piece of ornament usually made of metal, often silver or gold. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage brooches.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A bar brooch is a type of pin brooch. It is horizontal and elongated and comes in all shapes and sizes. Bar brooches are popular due to their ease of fastening. The pin of the brooch hooks through a looped fastening, once the brooch is attached to the wearer's lapel. Find a collection of antique and vintage brooches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024
    There are many types of brooches. Originating from Scotland, Luckenbooth brooches feature a single heart or two interlocking hearts and are common romantic gifts. Bar brooches have a long, slender design similar to tie bars. En tremblant brooches typically feature floral forms connected by wires that allow them to sway or tremble as the wearer moves. Popular during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Aigrette brooches show off sweeping forms that resemble feathers. Cameo brooches have an oval or circular shape and flaunt a raised relief, usually depicting a person. Shop a large collection of brooches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    Brooch 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    A navette brooch is a brooch that features a gemstone in a Marquise cut. Its sides gently curve and meet at points on either end. Shop a variety of gemstone brooches from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Brooches are used as fastenings to secure a cloak, shawl or scarf. Decorative brooches also let wearers accessorize and personalize their ensemble. Shop a range of vintage and contemporary brooches from some of the top boutiques around the world on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024
    Yes, 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    A paste brooch will feature hand-cut polished glass. The paste glass is usually polished with metal until it is smooth and shines like a gemstone. A paste brooch is made of such glass and became popular as a cheaper alternative to diamonds. Find a variety of paste brooches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify a Schreiner brooch, you have two main options available to you. Because Schreiner usually didn't mark its jewelry, the first option involves studying the details of your brooch. Some common characteristics of Schreiner jewelry include three-dimensional layered designs, hook and eye-type closures and inverted rhinestones. The settings of individual rhinestones can also provide clues, as Schreiner often produced highly decorative settings, such as crimped cupcake bezels, as well as dogtooth, fleur-de-lis and leaf-shaped prongs.

    Another approach is to have a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer conduct the identification process for you.

    Find a collection of Schreiner brooches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify a Trifari brooch, turn it over and look for a maker's mark. Most Trifari jewelry features one of several backstamps. The earliest pieces made by the American jewelry brand usually read "KTF," for Trifari, Krussman, and Fishel. During the early 1930s, the stamp changed to "TRIFARI PAT.PEND.," and in 1937, the company introduced its crown logo. Pieces dating from the mid-1950s to the mid-1980s will bear this logo plus a copyright symbol. Finally, the 1980s brought the addition of a “™” trademark marking. If you can't find a stamp or have difficulty reading it, you may wish to consult a certified appraiser or other knowledgeable expert. On 1stDibs, shop a range of Trifari brooches.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    As the name suggests, mourning jewelry represents connection to a deceased individual or loved one. In the Victorian era, people were expected to wear mourning clothing and accessories following the death of a loved one. As brooches were popular during the Victorian period, they became a favorite for those who wanted to memorialize the dead. Find a collection of vintage and antique brooches on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Brooch 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 ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    To 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 ExpertAugust 20, 2024
    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 ExpertApril 22, 2024
    To know if your brooch is valuable, first look for hallmarks that signify the maker. Then, use trusted online resources and/or reverse image searches to determine who produced your brooch. Once you know who the maker is, you can examine sales histories on online platforms to learn how much similar brooches have sold for in the past. You can also have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer evaluate your brooch and give you an estimate of its value. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of brooches.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    You can authenticate a Chanel brooch by checking the back for a little oval stamp or embossed mark. It should be noted that some of the oldest jewelry pieces were not marked, but these pieces are extremely rare and do not often come up for sale. Most of the Chanel jewelry and brooches you will find are from the 1980s or later and will include an oval tag, plate, or stamp. Shop expertly vetted Chanel jewelry from some of the world’s top reputable boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 20, 2024
    To tell if a brooch is valuable, you can take one of two approaches. The first option is to research what comparable pieces have recently sold for on trusted online platforms. Factors to consider when choosing comparable items include the maker, style, age, type and condition of your brooch. Another option is to have a certified appraiser, knowledgeable jeweler or experienced antique dealer provide you with an estimated value. Find a wide variety of brooches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 26, 2024
    To identify Sherman brooches, first look for a tag. The jewelry maker used branded paper tags to mark some of its brooches. However, most pieces were unmarked, and even those that were may have lost their paper labels over the years. As a result, the identification process usually requires an examination of a brooch's characteristics. Sherman was known for its three-dimensional brooches created by layering pieces into a domed shape. Another common trait of Sherman brooches is the navette crystal, which has a pointed back that you can see when you turn the brooch to the side. Since other makers produced similar brooches, experts generally recommend consulting a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer when trying to determine if an unmarked brooch is a Sherman. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Sherman jewelry.