Vintage Italian Brooch
1990s American Vintage Italian Brooch
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Retro Vintage Italian Brooch
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Vintage Italian Brooch
Diamond, Blue Sapphire
Mid-20th Century Italian Retro Vintage Italian Brooch
Brass
Late 20th Century Italian Contemporary Vintage Italian Brooch
Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Italian Vintage Italian Brooch
Gold
1980s Italian Vintage Italian Brooch
Gilt Metal
1980s Italian Vintage Italian Brooch
Diamond, Ruby
Mid-20th Century Italian Vintage Italian Brooch
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
1990s Italian Modern Vintage Italian Brooch
Silver Plate, Copper, Gilt Metal
1970s American Retro Vintage Italian Brooch
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold
1950s Italian Artisan Vintage Italian Brooch
Gilt Metal
1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Italian Brooch
Gold
20th Century Italian Vintage Italian Brooch
Diamond, Enamel
Mid-20th Century Italian Vintage Italian Brooch
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Vintage Italian Brooch
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
20th Century Unknown Retro Vintage Italian Brooch
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Vintage Italian Brooch
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Vintage Italian Brooch
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Vintage Italian Brooch
Brass
20th Century Italian Art Deco Vintage Italian Brooch
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Italian Victorian Vintage Italian Brooch
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Vintage Italian Brooch
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1970s Italian Vintage Italian Brooch
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Italian Vintage Italian Brooch
Diamond, Jade, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold
1970s Italian Retro Vintage Italian Brooch
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
20th Century Italian Belle Époque Vintage Italian Brooch
Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Italian Retro Vintage Italian Brooch
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s American Vintage Italian Brooch
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Italian Retro Vintage Italian Brooch
Yellow Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Vintage Italian Brooch
18k Gold, Enamel
20th Century Italian Modern Vintage Italian Brooch
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
20th Century Italian Vintage Italian Brooch
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold
1970s Italian Retro Vintage Italian Brooch
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
20th Century Italian Vintage Italian Brooch
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Vintage Italian Brooch
Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
1980s Vintage Italian Brooch
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Italian Retro Vintage Italian Brooch
Ruby, Yellow Gold
1970s Italian Modernist Vintage Italian Brooch
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Italian Brooch
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Italian Brooch
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Italian Modernist Vintage Italian Brooch
Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
1960s Vintage Italian Brooch
Coral, Turquoise
20th Century Italian Baroque Vintage Italian Brooch
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Vintage Italian Brooch
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1980s Modern Vintage Italian Brooch
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Vintage Italian Brooch
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Italian Brooch
Coral, Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Contemporary Vintage Italian Brooch
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1940s European Vintage Italian Brooch
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
1990s American Vintage Italian Brooch
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Italian Vintage Italian Brooch
Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Vintage Italian Brooch
1950s Italian Vintage Italian Brooch
Agate, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Late 20th Century Italian Vintage Italian Brooch
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1970s Italian Retro Vintage Italian Brooch
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Italian Vintage Italian Brooch
Quartz, Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Modernist Vintage Italian Brooch
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Vintage Italian Brooch
Gold, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Retro Vintage Italian Brooch
Other, Gold
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Vintage Italian Brooch For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Vintage Italian Brooch?
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.
- 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 ExpertAugust 20, 2024To 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 ExpertNovember 26, 2024To identify vintage Italian pottery marks, you can research them yourself using trusted online resources or consult a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. One way to begin researching pottery marks on your piece is to take a photograph and then perform a reverse image search. If your search yields no results, type a description into a search engine or review image reference guides devoted to Italian pottery. Once you have identified the maker, learn more about the various markings it has used over the years and use this information to get a rough idea of the age of your piece. To be considered vintage, pottery must be between 20 and 99 years old. On 1stDibs, explore a wide range of vintage Italian pottery.
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