Vintage Gold Pins
2010s American Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Retro Brooches
Crystal
Vintage 1980s Unknown Retro Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary European Brooches
Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Vanity Items
Gold
Late 20th Century Brooches
Gold Plate
20th Century Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold
Vintage 1970s Brooches
Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Brooches
Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
20th Century Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
10k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s European Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Brooches
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Brooches
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century American Victorian More Jewelry
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Brooches
Pearl, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Vintage 1970s Brooches
18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s American Brooches
Pearl, Gold, 10k Gold, Platinum
Late 20th Century Modernist Brooches
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Italian Brooches
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, Gold, 15k Gold
2010s American Brooches
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Brooches
Gold, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Retro Brooches
Gold-filled
Late 20th Century Modernist Brooches
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
20th Century Brooches
Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Retro Brooches
Gold-filled
20th Century Unknown Beaded Necklaces
Gold
2010s European Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century American Retro Brooches
Gold-filled
2010s American Brooches
Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s French Artisan Brooches
21st Century and Contemporary European Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
2010s American Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1980s American Brooches
Citrine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Brooches
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Brooches
Gold Plate
Vintage 1980s Brooches
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Late 20th Century Modernist Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Brooches
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Retro Brooches
Pearl, 10k Gold
Late 20th Century Modernist Brooches
Malachite, Ruby, Cultured Pearl, Onyx, Diamond, Coral, Yellow Gold, 18k ...
20th Century Unknown Brooches
Ruby, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Aquamarine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Modernist Brooches
Crystal, Gold, Gold Plate
Vintage 1960s Retro Brooches
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Retro Brooches
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold
20th Century Brooches
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Contemporary Brooches
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Brooches
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, 10k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s Retro Brooches
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold
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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.
- How do I wear a vintage tie pin?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To wear a vintage tie pin, position the pin between the third and fourth buttons of your shirt. Then, slip the pin through both layers of the tie. Finally, secure the backing. Find a range of vintage tie pins on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The gold content of a vintage watch will depend on the make and model of the watch. Gold is a popular choice for luxury watches due to its finish and yellow-golden hue that can be achieved through gold or gold-plated bands. Shop a wide selection of expertly vetted vintage watches on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024To tell if your vintage glasses are gold, look on the nose bridge and the temples for a purity mark. Makers often stamped their solid gold pieces with “12K,” “10K,” “14K” and other markings to identify their gold eyewear. You can research all of these markings using trusted online resources. Should you locate a "GF" mark, it is likely that your glasses are gold-filled rather than solid gold. This means that the frames are predominantly a less expensive metal but do have a thin layer of genuine gold alloy as a finish. Another mark that indicates your glasses contain some gold is "RGF." The mark stands for “rolled gold filled.” Glasses bearing this mark feature a gold-plated finish that is thinner than what's found on traditional gold-filled frames. For assistance identifying your eyeglass frame material, consult a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. Explore a selection of vintage glasses on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023Yes, some vintage Chanel bags have real gold on their chain straps and hardware. Specifically, Chanel utilized 24-karat gold alloy plating on its pieces prior to 2008. After that, Chanel switched to a gold-tone metal that doesn't contain pure gold. Shop a selection of Chanel bags on 1stDibs.
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