Crystal Brooches Vintage
20th Century Edwardian Crystal Brooches Vintage
1980s American Crystal Brooches Vintage
1940s American Retro Crystal Brooches Vintage
Gilt Metal
1990s French Crystal Brooches Vintage
1950s Crystal Brooches Vintage
Gilt Metal
20th Century British Crystal Brooches Vintage
Crystal, Diamond, 9k Gold, Gold, Silver
1980s French Artisan Crystal Brooches Vintage
1960s Unknown Artisan Crystal Brooches Vintage
Gilt Metal
1990s Crystal Brooches Vintage
1990s French Artist Crystal Brooches Vintage
Mixed Metal
1980s American Modern Crystal Brooches Vintage
Mixed Metal
1980s American Crystal Brooches Vintage
Crystal, Diamond, 18k Gold
1950s American Crystal Brooches Vintage
Gilt Metal
1950s Crystal Brooches Vintage
1980s French Crystal Brooches Vintage
1950s French Regency Crystal Brooches Vintage
Base Metal, Bronze, Silver Plate
1980s American Baroque Crystal Brooches Vintage
1960s German Art Deco Crystal Brooches Vintage
Gold Plate
1990s French Crystal Brooches Vintage
Crystal, Gilt Metal
1980s Crystal Brooches Vintage
1950s American Crystal Brooches Vintage
Gilt Metal
1980s Crystal Brooches Vintage
1950s American Art Deco Crystal Brooches Vintage
Gold Plate
Mid-20th Century American Crystal Brooches Vintage
Crystal, Emerald
1960s Dutch Crystal Brooches Vintage
Beryl, Crystal, Gold, 14k Gold
1980s Italian Crystal Brooches Vintage
Crystal, Gold Plate, Enamel
20th Century Crystal Brooches Vintage
Crystal
20th Century North American Retro Crystal Brooches Vintage
Crystal
20th Century Crystal Brooches Vintage
Crystal
20th Century European Crystal Brooches Vintage
Silver
Mid-20th Century American Retro Crystal Brooches Vintage
Crystal
Mid-20th Century American Retro Crystal Brooches Vintage
Crystal
1970s French Artisan Crystal Brooches Vintage
Mid-20th Century North American Retro Crystal Brooches Vintage
Crystal
1980s American Artisan Crystal Brooches Vintage
1960s Austrian Crystal Brooches Vintage
1940s American Modern Crystal Brooches Vintage
1960s Dutch Crystal Brooches Vintage
Citrine, Quartz, Beryl, Crystal, Gold, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Crystal Brooches Vintage
Crystal, Rhodium
Mid-20th Century Italian Retro Crystal Brooches Vintage
Crystal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Artisan Crystal Brooches Vintage
Crystal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s American Crystal Brooches Vintage
Crystal, Base Metal
1950s American Edwardian Crystal Brooches Vintage
Gold Plate
1980s German Art Nouveau Crystal Brooches Vintage
Gold Plate
Mid-20th Century Unknown Artisan Crystal Brooches Vintage
Crystal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s German Art Deco Crystal Brooches Vintage
Gold Plate
1980s French Art Deco Crystal Brooches Vintage
Gold Plate
1980s German Art Deco Crystal Brooches Vintage
Gold Plate
1980s German Art Deco Crystal Brooches Vintage
Gold Plate
1950s American Art Deco Crystal Brooches Vintage
Silver Plate
1950s American Art Deco Crystal Brooches Vintage
Gold Plate, Enamel
Mid-20th Century American Retro Crystal Brooches Vintage
Base Metal
1950s American Crystal Brooches Vintage
Gold Plate
1990s Italian Crystal Brooches Vintage
1950s American Crystal Brooches Vintage
1940s American Baroque Crystal Brooches Vintage
Gilt Metal
1940s Crystal Brooches Vintage
Mid-20th Century Crystal Brooches Vintage
Crystal
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Crystal Brooches Vintage
Crystal
1950s American Crystal Brooches Vintage
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Crystal Brooches Vintage 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To check if your Waterford Crystal is vintage, you can check to see if the sticker or foil is still on the piece. There will be a green seahorse logo for Waterford. Also, check the stem to see if the logo has been etched into the crystal. Find a collection of expertly vetted Waterford Crystal pieces from some of the world’s top reputable sellers on 1stDibs.
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