Brooches Made In Austria
Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Brooches
Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Brooches
Coral, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Austrian Brooches
Vintage 1970s Brooches
Vintage 1950s Austrian Brooches
Gilt Metal
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooches
Silver, Enamel
Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold
Vintage 1930s Austrian Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Rock Crystal, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Austrian Retro Brooches
Jade
Mid-20th Century Austrian Brooches
Diamond, Jade, Rock Crystal
Mid-20th Century Austrian Modern Brooches
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Brooches
Coral
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Edwardian Brooches
Quartz, Natural Pearl, Pearl, White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum, White Go...
Mid-20th Century Austrian Brooches
Mid-20th Century Austrian Brooches
Agate, Jade
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Brown Diamond, White Diamond, Diamond, Silver, ...
Vintage 1980s Austrian Brooches
Crystal, Gold Plate
Brooches Made In Austria For Sale on 1stDibs
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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 Gucci, Versace, Dior 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.
- What are old brooches made of?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Old brooches may be made of a variety of materials. Silver and gold are the most commonly used, but some may be fashioned out of brass, nickel and other metals. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of vintage and modern brooches.
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