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One of a kind, handmade, vintage enamel brooch and carnelian, citrine and Murano
One of a kind, handmade, vintage enamel brooch and carnelian, citrine and Murano

One of a kind, handmade, vintage enamel brooch and carnelian, citrine and Murano

By Lorraines' Bijoux

Located in Pittsburgh, PA

and enamel brooch is the centerpiece on a string of carnelian,Citrine and Venetian glass beads.This

Category

Mid-20th Century Art Nouveau Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Carnelian, Citrine, Gold-filled, Enamel

Vintage 1960s Enamel Scarecrow Brooch
Vintage 1960s Enamel Scarecrow Brooch

Vintage 1960s Enamel Scarecrow Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Finely crafted in 14k yellow gold and multi-color enamel. Circa 1960s 1 5/8 x 1 1/8 inch

Category

Vintage 1960s Brooches

Materials

14k Gold, Enamel

Vintage Coro Enamel Iris Brooch
Vintage Coro Enamel Iris Brooch

Vintage Coro Enamel Iris Brooch

By Coro

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This Vintage Coro Enamel Iris Brooch is a beautifully crafted piece of jewelry that highlights the

Category

Mid-20th Century Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate, Enamel

Italian Vintage Enamel Diamond Squirrel Brooch
Italian Vintage Enamel Diamond Squirrel Brooch

Italian Vintage Enamel Diamond Squirrel Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Whimsical vintage Italian made 18k gold brooch, depicting a squirrel. Brooch is decorated with

Category

20th Century Italian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Enamel

Vintage 1970s Multicolor Enamel Fish Brooch
Vintage 1970s Multicolor Enamel Fish Brooch

Vintage 1970s Multicolor Enamel Fish Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold with yellow, green, blue, black, purple, orange and white enamel

Category

Vintage 1970s Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, Enamel

Vintage 1970s Blue Enamel Seal Brooch
Vintage 1970s Blue Enamel Seal Brooch

Vintage 1970s Blue Enamel Seal Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold and blue enamel with a Round cut Citrine as the eye. Circa 1970s

Category

Vintage 1970s Brooches

Materials

Citrine, 18k Gold, Enamel

Vintage 18ct Gold & Enamel Hedgehog Brooch
Vintage 18ct Gold & Enamel Hedgehog Brooch

Vintage 18ct Gold & Enamel Hedgehog Brooch

Located in Brighton, GB

Vintage Hedgehog Brooch 18ct Gold Circa 1960’s Beautiful vintage hedgehog brooch. Set with a

Category

Mid-20th Century English Brooches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Vintage Enamel Flower Brooch, c.1970s
Vintage Enamel Flower Brooch, c.1970s

Vintage Enamel Flower Brooch, c.1970s

Located in London, GB

vibrant coloured enamelling for the flowers leaves and petals, the brooch is brought to life. Thee small

Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Brooches

Materials

Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Vintage Enamel Bird Brooch, c.1970s
Vintage Enamel Bird Brooch, c.1970s

Vintage Enamel Bird Brooch, c.1970s

Located in London, GB

This beautiful bird brooch was crafted in the 1970s in 18 carat yellow gold. Intricate enamelling

Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Brooches

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Vintage French Enamel Ribbon Brooch, c.1960s
Vintage French Enamel Ribbon Brooch, c.1960s

Vintage French Enamel Ribbon Brooch, c.1960s

Located in London, GB

This vintage brooch features two swirling ribbons, coloured by glossy green and blue enamelling

Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, Enamel

Vintage Black/White Enamel Golf Bag Brooch
Vintage Black/White Enamel Golf Bag Brooch

Vintage Black/White Enamel Golf Bag Brooch

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A Vintage Black/White Enamel Golf Bag Brooch is a stylish and playful piece of jewelry, typically

Category

Late 20th Century Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate, Enamel

Vintage 1970s Enamel Fish Brooch with Diamonds
Vintage 1970s Enamel Fish Brooch with Diamonds

Vintage 1970s Enamel Fish Brooch with Diamonds

Located in New York, NY

Finely crafted 18k yellow gold and platinum with red, green and white enamel. The brooch also

Category

Vintage 1970s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Enamel

Vintage Enamel Flower Brooch of 14k Gold
Vintage Enamel Flower Brooch of 14k Gold

Vintage Enamel Flower Brooch of 14k Gold

Located in Lewisburg, PA

integrity of its 14k gold construction. A symbol of beauty and renewal, this enamel flower brooch is both a

Category

Early 20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Enamel

Vintage Norwegian Enamel Brooch Finn Jensen 1950
Vintage Norwegian Enamel Brooch Finn Jensen 1950

Vintage Norwegian Enamel Brooch Finn Jensen 1950

Located in Chesterland, OH

This vintage sterling silver enamel (guilloche) pansy brooch by Finn Jensen of Norway. The brooch

Category

Mid-20th Century Norwegian Romantic Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Vintage Trifari Silver Tone Pink Enamel Rhinestone Brooch
Vintage Trifari Silver Tone Pink Enamel Rhinestone Brooch

Vintage Trifari Silver Tone Pink Enamel Rhinestone Brooch

By Trifari

Located in Flushing, NY

Vintage Trifari Silver Tone Pink Enamel Rhinestone Brooch Approximate Dimensions: 6.2 cm (Length

Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Enamel

Vintage Scherrer Paris Gold Tone Enamel Crystal Brooch
Vintage Scherrer Paris Gold Tone Enamel Crystal Brooch

Vintage Scherrer Paris Gold Tone Enamel Crystal Brooch

Located in Flushing, NY

Vintage Scherrer Paris Gold Tone Enamel Crystal Brooch Marked: Scherrer Paris Approximate

Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Gold, Enamel

Designer E Pearl Signed Vintage Enamel Vintage Frog Brooch Pin
Designer E Pearl Signed Vintage Enamel Vintage Frog Brooch Pin

Designer E Pearl Signed Vintage Enamel Vintage Frog Brooch Pin

Located in Montreal, QC

Simply Beautiful! Rare Designer Signed Vintage Brooch Pin by E PEARL. Featuring a Green Enamel Frog

Category

Late 20th Century Modernist Brooches

Materials

Enamel

Vintage 1950s Nardi Blue Enamel Snake Brooch
Vintage 1950s Nardi Blue Enamel Snake Brooch

Vintage 1950s Nardi Blue Enamel Snake Brooch

By Nardi

Located in New York, NY

Finely crafted with blue enamel over 18k yellow gold, small round cut Rubies and Diamonds, and a

Category

Vintage 1950s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Enamel

Vintage 1930s French Enamel and Glass Flower Brooch
Vintage 1930s French Enamel and Glass Flower Brooch

Vintage 1930s French Enamel and Glass Flower Brooch

Located in Skelmersdale, GB

... This brooch is constructed from a copper panel foiled and enamelled with a floral design. The panel is

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Vintage Bob Mackie Enamel Zodiac Brooch Pendant, 1980s
Vintage Bob Mackie Enamel Zodiac Brooch Pendant, 1980s

Vintage Bob Mackie Enamel Zodiac Brooch Pendant, 1980s

By Bob Mackie

Located in Chesterland, OH

Introducing a stunning vintage gold-tone enamel brooch pendant designed by Bob Mackie, the renowned

Category

20th Century American Brooches

Materials

Enamel

Vintage French “Poodle” brooch, red enamel and zircons
Vintage French “Poodle” brooch, red enamel and zircons

Vintage French “Poodle” brooch, red enamel and zircons

Located in VALLADOLID, ES

!! Technical data Type: Brooch Style: Vintage Period: 1970s Material: Gold-plated metal, zircons and enamel

Category

Vintage 1970s French Modern Brooches

Materials

Zircon, Enamel

Vintage Turtle Diamond Enamel 18k Gold Brooch Pin
Vintage Turtle Diamond Enamel 18k Gold Brooch Pin

Vintage Turtle Diamond Enamel 18k Gold Brooch Pin

Located in Miami, FL

 Beautifully crafted in solid 18K Yellow Gold, this Turtle Gem Brooch is finely encrusted with

Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel

Vintage 1960s Green Enamel Dragon Brooch with Diamonds
Vintage 1960s Green Enamel Dragon Brooch with Diamonds

Vintage 1960s Green Enamel Dragon Brooch with Diamonds

Located in New York, NY

Finely crafted in 18k yellow and white gold with red and green enamel. The brooch also features

Category

Vintage 1960s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Enamel

Vintage enamel Green Hornet Cicada Brooch
Vintage enamel Green Hornet Cicada Brooch

Vintage enamel Green Hornet Cicada Brooch

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This Green Hornet or Cicada Brooch is finished in emerald green enamel as is in perfect condition

Category

Vintage 1980s Art Deco Brooches

Vintage 18k Gold Enamel Riksha Brooch Pin Gemstone Accents
Vintage 18k Gold Enamel Riksha Brooch Pin Gemstone Accents

Vintage 18k Gold Enamel Riksha Brooch Pin Gemstone Accents

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

" HALLMARKS: 750 ITEM DETAILS: Exceptional vintage brooch crafted in solid 18k gold and marked 750, featuring

Category

Vintage 1930s Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, Enamel

Vintage 18K Gold Enamel And Diamond Ladybug Brooch
Vintage 18K Gold Enamel And Diamond Ladybug Brooch

Vintage 18K Gold Enamel And Diamond Ladybug Brooch

Located in Henderson, NV

Vintage 18K yellow gold brooch in a ladybug design. The body is encrusted with diamonds and the

Category

Late 20th Century American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Vintage Martine Yellow Gold and Enamel Bug Brooch
Vintage Martine Yellow Gold and Enamel Bug Brooch

Vintage Martine Yellow Gold and Enamel Bug Brooch

By Martine

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1980 Martine 14k Yellow Gold bug Brooch, measuring 1 inch X 5/8 inch and weighing 6.6 Grams

Category

Vintage 1980s American Brooches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Heavy 18k ladybug Brooch - Vintage estate Italian collar brooch - enamel animal
Heavy 18k ladybug Brooch - Vintage estate Italian collar brooch - enamel animal

Heavy 18k ladybug Brooch - Vintage estate Italian collar brooch - enamel animal

Located in Antwerp, BE

For sale is this wonderful Italian Ladybug brooch. This 18k yellow gold animal is set with 11 small

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Vintage gold tone enamel designer brooch
Vintage gold tone enamel designer brooch

Vintage gold tone enamel designer brooch

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with enamel • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS

Category

Vintage 1980s Brooches

Vintage 18ct Gold Stamped, 1980s Italian Enamel Ladybug Brooch
Vintage 18ct Gold Stamped, 1980s Italian Enamel Ladybug Brooch

Vintage 18ct Gold Stamped, 1980s Italian Enamel Ladybug Brooch

Located in Brighton, GB

Vintage Ladybug Brooch 18ct Gold Stamped Italy Circa 1980s A charming ladybird brooch crafted in

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Brooches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Vintage 1940s Blue Glass and Enamel Vintage Statement Floral Posy Brooch
Vintage 1940s Blue Glass and Enamel Vintage Statement Floral Posy Brooch

Vintage 1940s Blue Glass and Enamel Vintage Statement Floral Posy Brooch

Located in Skelmersdale, GB

rhinestones. The brooch features brown and green enamelling too. The brooch fastens using a traditional

Category

Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Base Metal, Enamel

Vintage gold tone enamel designer brooch
Vintage gold tone enamel designer brooch

Vintage gold tone enamel designer brooch

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with enamel • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS

Category

Vintage 1980s Brooches

Vintage gold tone enamel designer brooch
Vintage gold tone enamel designer brooch

Vintage gold tone enamel designer brooch

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with enamel • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS

Category

Vintage 1980s Brooches

Vintage gold enamel modernist designer brooch
Vintage gold enamel modernist designer brooch

Vintage gold enamel modernist designer brooch

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • signed MONET • gold tone with enamel • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS

Category

Vintage 1980s Brooches

Vintage gold enamel butterfly designer brooch
Vintage gold enamel butterfly designer brooch

Vintage gold enamel butterfly designer brooch

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with enamel • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS

Category

Vintage 1980s Brooches

Vintage gold enamel rhinestones small brooch
Vintage gold enamel rhinestones small brooch

Vintage gold enamel rhinestones small brooch

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with enamel and rhinestones • vintage brooch MEASUREMENTS

Category

Vintage 1980s Brooches

Vintage gold enamel rhinestone designer brooch
Vintage gold enamel rhinestone designer brooch

Vintage gold enamel rhinestone designer brooch

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with enamel and rhinestones • vintage designer brooch

Category

Vintage 1980s Brooches

Vintage gold enamel rhinestone bow brooch
Vintage gold enamel rhinestone bow brooch

Vintage gold enamel rhinestone bow brooch

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with enamel and rhinestones • vintage designer runway brooch

Category

Vintage 1980s Brooches

Vintage gold enamel rhinestone bow brooch
Vintage gold enamel rhinestone bow brooch

Vintage gold enamel rhinestone bow brooch

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with enamel and rhinestones • vintage designer runway brooch

Category

Vintage 1980s Brooches

Vintage gold enamel designer runway brooch
Vintage gold enamel designer runway brooch

Vintage gold enamel designer runway brooch

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with enamel • vintage designer runway brooch MEASUREMENTS

Category

Late 20th Century Brooches

Vintage Victorian Garnet Enamel Engraved Gold Brooch Pin Pendant
Vintage Victorian Garnet Enamel Engraved Gold Brooch Pin Pendant

Vintage Victorian Garnet Enamel Engraved Gold Brooch Pin Pendant

Located in Montreal, QC

Simply Beautiful Finely Detailed Rare Vintage Victorian Garnet and Enamel Engraved Gold Brooch

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Garnet, Gold, Enamel

Vintage Enamel and Yellow Gold Ladybird Brooches, Circa 1980
Vintage Enamel and Yellow Gold Ladybird Brooches, Circa 1980

Vintage Enamel and Yellow Gold Ladybird Brooches, Circa 1980

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A stunning set of vintage enamel and 18lk yellow gold ladybird brooches; part of our diverse

Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Vintage Trifari White Enamel Floral Brooch Gold Tone, 1960s
Vintage Trifari White Enamel Floral Brooch Gold Tone, 1960s

Vintage Trifari White Enamel Floral Brooch Gold Tone, 1960s

Located in Milford, DE

A striking vintage Trifari brooch showcasing the brand’s iconic mid-century elegance. This

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Retro Brooches

Materials

Gold-filled, Enamel

Vintage Cabochon & Enamel Bird Brooch 1980s
Vintage Cabochon & Enamel Bird Brooch 1980s

Vintage Cabochon & Enamel Bird Brooch 1980s

Located in Wilmslow, GB

A Vintage cabochon bird brooch. Featuring sumptuous green and blue enamel detailing and a large

Category

Vintage 1980s Brooches

Vintage La Nouvelle Bague 18k Yellow Gold Enameled Brooch
Vintage La Nouvelle Bague 18k Yellow Gold Enameled Brooch

Vintage La Nouvelle Bague 18k Yellow Gold Enameled Brooch

Located in New York, NY

A bold and artistic creation by Italian design house La Nouvelle Bague, this vintage brooch is

Category

20th Century Contemporary Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

CHRISTIAN LACROIX Vintage Enamel Cross Brooch
CHRISTIAN LACROIX Vintage Enamel Cross Brooch

CHRISTIAN LACROIX Vintage Enamel Cross Brooch

By Christian Lacroix

Located in Nice, FR

CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage gold tone cross brooch embellished with purple enamel and muticolored

Category

20th Century French Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Frascarolo Vintage Enameled Diamond Lion Head Brooch 49.84 Grams
Frascarolo Vintage Enameled Diamond Lion Head Brooch 49.84 Grams

Frascarolo Vintage Enameled Diamond Lion Head Brooch 49.84 Grams

By Frascarolo

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

frascarolo Vintage Enameled Diamond Lion Head Brooch Fierce yet cute!! ... this baby lion made

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Enamel

Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Enamel and Coral Fox Brooch
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Enamel and Coral Fox Brooch

Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Enamel and Coral Fox Brooch

Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY

A striking and whimsical vintage fox brooch crafted in solid 18K yellow gold (stamped 750

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Brooches

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Vintage Mikimoto Blue Enamel Yellow Gold Key Brooch Pin
Vintage Mikimoto Blue Enamel Yellow Gold Key Brooch Pin

Vintage Mikimoto Blue Enamel Yellow Gold Key Brooch Pin

By Mikimoto

Located in Southampton, PA

18k Yellow Gold Vintage Blue Enamel Key Pin Brooch by Mikimoto. With Blue Enamel. Details

Category

Vintage 1980s Japanese Brooches

Materials

Yellow Gold, Enamel

Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Black Enamel Dancing Bear Brooch
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Black Enamel Dancing Bear Brooch

Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Black Enamel Dancing Bear Brooch

Located in Miami, FL

Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Black Enamel Dancing Bear Brooch Add a touch of whimsical charm to your

Category

Vintage 1980s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Yellow Gold, Enamel

Vintage 1960s Diamond, Ruby, Enamel David Webb Floral Brooch
Vintage 1960s Diamond, Ruby, Enamel David Webb Floral Brooch

Vintage 1960s Diamond, Ruby, Enamel David Webb Floral Brooch

By David Webb

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Fabulous floral brooch by David Webb, circa 1960, from the vintage fine jewelry collection at

Category

Vintage 1960s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel

Christian Dior Vintage Enameled Swallow Brooch
Christian Dior Vintage Enameled Swallow Brooch

Christian Dior Vintage Enameled Swallow Brooch

By Christian Dior

Located in Nice, FR

CHRISTIAN DIOR vintage silver toned enameled swallow brooch embelisshed with a clear crystal eye

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Brooches

Vintage Christian Dior Gold Plated & Enamelled  Lizard Brooch 1980s
Vintage Christian Dior Gold Plated & Enamelled  Lizard Brooch 1980s

Vintage Christian Dior Gold Plated & Enamelled Lizard Brooch 1980s

By Christian Dior

Located in Wilmslow, GB

A delightful Vintage Dior Lizard Brooch. Crafted in gold plated metal and set with crystals and

Category

Vintage 1980s Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate, Enamel

Vintage 18k Gold Diamond Enamel Flower Pendant Clip Brooch
Vintage 18k Gold Diamond Enamel Flower Pendant Clip Brooch

Vintage 18k Gold Diamond Enamel Flower Pendant Clip Brooch

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

An exquisite floral pendant brooch, crafted in 18k yellow gold, diamond, and enamel, circa 1950s

Category

Mid-20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel, Yellow Gold

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Vintage Enamel Brooch For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate vintage enamel brooch for your needs in our varied inventory. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and Enamel, this item was constructed with great care. Find an antique version now, or shop for 164 vintage or 7 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. If you’re looking for a vintage enamel brooch from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 19th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. Creating a vintage enamel brooch has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by David Webb, Frascarolo and Tiffany & Co. are consistently popular. A vintage enamel brooch of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring Diamond, from our inventory of 55, is particularly popular. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes emerald cut and brilliant cut alternatives. Finding a vintage enamel brooch for sale for women should be easy, but there are 72 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Vintage Enamel Brooch?

Prices for a vintage enamel brooch can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $83 and can go as high as $46,200, while this accessory, on average, fetches $990.

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 Vintage Enamel Brooch
  • 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.