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Vintage 14K Yellow Gold and Enamel Modernist Abstract Brooch #19668
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold and Enamel Modernist Abstract Brooch #19668

Vintage 14K Yellow Gold and Enamel Modernist Abstract Brooch #19668

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Vintage 14K Yellow Gold and Enamel Modernist Abstract Brooch This beautiful abstract brooch is set

Category

20th Century Modern Vintage Abstract Brooch

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Mid- Century Modern Georg Jensen Sterling Silver & Enamel Abstract Brooch #323
Mid- Century Modern Georg Jensen Sterling Silver & Enamel Abstract Brooch #323

Mid- Century Modern Georg Jensen Sterling Silver & Enamel Abstract Brooch #323

By Georg Jensen

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Mid- Century Modern Georg Jensen Sterling Silver & Enamel Abstract Brooch #323 Product details

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Vintage Abstract Brooch

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Mid- Century Modern Georg Jensen Sterling Silver & Enamel Abstract Brooch #307
Mid- Century Modern Georg Jensen Sterling Silver & Enamel Abstract Brooch #307

Mid- Century Modern Georg Jensen Sterling Silver & Enamel Abstract Brooch #307

By Georg Jensen

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Mid- Century Modern Georg Jensen Sterling Silver & Enamel Abstract Brooch #307 Product details

Category

Mid-20th Century Vintage Abstract Brooch

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Vintage Satin Gold Abstract Brooch by Monet, circa 1970s
Vintage Satin Gold Abstract Brooch by Monet, circa 1970s

Vintage Satin Gold Abstract Brooch by Monet, circa 1970s

By Monet

Located in McKinney, TX

finish, this abstract brooch can be styled with almost anything! A wonderful addition to your vintage

Category

1970s American Modern Vintage Abstract Brooch

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Abstract Brooch
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Abstract Brooch

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Abstract Brooch

By Georg Jensen

Located in New York, NY

A sculptural mid-century modern sterling silver brooch by Georg Jensen, Denmark, design no. 321

Category

1960s Danish Modern Vintage Abstract Brooch

Materials

Sterling Silver

Yves Sain Laurent 1980s Tri Color Abstract Brooch
Yves Sain Laurent 1980s Tri Color Abstract Brooch

Yves Sain Laurent 1980s Tri Color Abstract Brooch

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in New York, NY

1980s Yves Saint Laurent abstract tri color oval brooc. Satin gold and gun metal grey plate with an

Category

1980s French Vintage Abstract Brooch

Materials

Base Metal

Large 1960s Louis Feraud Vintage Moderninst Abstract Brooch
Large 1960s Louis Feraud Vintage Moderninst Abstract Brooch

Large 1960s Louis Feraud Vintage Moderninst Abstract Brooch

By Louis Feraud

Located in Sparks, NV

Large gold tone Louis Feraud modernist brooch from the 1960s. Signed on the back. The piece

Category

1960s French Modern Vintage Abstract Brooch

Christian Lacroix 1990s Satin Gold with Pearl Abstract Brooch
Christian Lacroix 1990s Satin Gold with Pearl Abstract Brooch

Christian Lacroix 1990s Satin Gold with Pearl Abstract Brooch

By Christian Lacroix

Located in New York, NY

This Christian Lacroix brooch is a notable piece from the 1990s, reflecting the designer’s penchant

Category

1990s French Vintage Abstract Brooch

Materials

Pearl, Gold Plate

Vintage Bernice Goodspeed Rare Sterling Silver Abstract Brooch and Pendant
Vintage Bernice Goodspeed Rare Sterling Silver Abstract Brooch and Pendant

Vintage Bernice Goodspeed Rare Sterling Silver Abstract Brooch and Pendant

By Bernice Goodspeed

Located in North Miami, FL

motifs and have great influence of Aztec and Mayan stonework as exemplified in this rare pin/ brooch

Category

1940s Mexican Modernist Vintage Abstract Brooch

Materials

Sterling Silver

Tiffany & Co Angela Cummings Nickelodeon Abstract Yellow Gold Pin Brooch
Tiffany & Co Angela Cummings Nickelodeon Abstract Yellow Gold Pin Brooch

Tiffany & Co Angela Cummings Nickelodeon Abstract Yellow Gold Pin Brooch

By Angela Cummings for Tiffany & Co.

Located in Southampton, PA

18k Yellow Gold Nickelodeon Abstract Brooch by Angela Cummings for Tiffany & Co. Details

Category

1980s Central American Vintage Abstract Brooch

Materials

Yellow Gold

Robert Lee Morris Gilded Aardvark Brooch
Robert Lee Morris Gilded Aardvark Brooch

Robert Lee Morris Gilded Aardvark Brooch

By Robert Lee Morris

Located in New York, NY

large, gold plated brass abstract brooch, called the Aardvark due to the long nose shape. The delightful

Category

1980s American Modern Vintage Abstract Brooch

Materials

Gold Plate, Brass

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Brooch or Pin No. 324 by Henning Koppel
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Brooch or Pin No. 324 by Henning Koppel

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Brooch or Pin No. 324 by Henning Koppel

By Georg Jensen

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Georg Jensen. Simply a wonderful abstract brooch! Date: 20th Century Overall Condition: It is in

Category

20th Century Danish Modernist Vintage Abstract Brooch

Materials

Sterling Silver

Tiffany & Co. Estate Butterfly Brooch Sterling Silver 10.3 Grams
Tiffany & Co. Estate Butterfly Brooch Sterling Silver 10.3 Grams

Tiffany & Co. Estate Butterfly Brooch Sterling Silver 10.3 Grams

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Brooklyn, NY

questions prior to purchasing the item. This Authentic Tiffany & Co abstract brooch is in wonderful

Category

1990s American Vintage Abstract Brooch

Materials

Sterling Silver

S/S 1999 Thierry Mugler Runway Navy Abstract Brooch Midi Pencil Dress
S/S 1999 Thierry Mugler Runway Navy Abstract Brooch Midi Pencil Dress

S/S 1999 Thierry Mugler Runway Navy Abstract Brooch Midi Pencil Dress

By Thierry Mugler

Located in West Hollywood, CA

black. This Thierry Mugler masterpiece features an abstract neckline, accented with a black gem brooch

Category

1990s French Vintage Abstract Brooch

Cartier Abstract Form Brooch
Cartier Abstract Form Brooch

Cartier Abstract Form Brooch

By Cartier

Located in Darnestown, MD

Cartier abstract form brooch with striated lobes going in different directions. It is nicely three

Category

1980s French Contemporary Vintage Abstract Brooch

Materials

18k Gold

Abstract Biwa Pearl Centipede Brooch
Abstract Biwa Pearl Centipede Brooch

Abstract Biwa Pearl Centipede Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Charming, Abstract Biwa Pearl Centipede Brooch set in 14k gold with garnet set feet. Abstract

Category

1960s American Artisan Vintage Abstract Brooch

Materials

Garnet, Pearl, 14k Gold

Abstract Sapphire Gold Leaf Brooch
Abstract Sapphire Gold Leaf Brooch

Abstract Sapphire Gold Leaf Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Incredible 18kt Yellow Gold & Sapphire Brooch made in the U.K & signed. Marked Handmade in U.K. and

Category

1960s English Modernist Vintage Abstract Brooch

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage gold tone rhinestones abstract designer brooch
Vintage gold tone rhinestones abstract designer brooch

Vintage gold tone rhinestones abstract designer brooch

Located in Palos Hills, IL

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

Category

20th Century Vintage Abstract Brooch

CHRISTIAN LACROIX Vintage Jewelled Abstract Cross Brooch
CHRISTIAN LACROIX Vintage Jewelled Abstract Cross Brooch

CHRISTIAN LACROIX Vintage Jewelled Abstract Cross Brooch

By Christian Lacroix

Located in Nice, FR

CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage silver tone abstract cross brooch embellished with clear crystals

Category

20th Century French Vintage Abstract Brooch

Dominique Denaive, Paris 1990s Martele' Abstract Gold Brooch
Dominique Denaive, Paris 1990s Martele' Abstract Gold Brooch

Dominique Denaive, Paris 1990s Martele' Abstract Gold Brooch

By Dominique Denaive

Located in New York, NY

large and sculptural abstract spiral design with five curls stemming off. The brooch has a hammered or

Category

1990s French Modern Vintage Abstract Brooch

Materials

Gold Plate

14K Yellow Gold Sapphire and Diamond Abstract Spray Brooch
14K Yellow Gold Sapphire and Diamond Abstract Spray Brooch

14K Yellow Gold Sapphire and Diamond Abstract Spray Brooch

Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY

An eye-catching abstract spray brooch from the 1970s crafted in 14 karat yellow gold. This dynamic

Category

1970s Vintage Abstract Brooch

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mid Century Abstract Taxco Mexico Sterling Silver Brooch
Mid Century Abstract Taxco Mexico Sterling Silver Brooch

Mid Century Abstract Taxco Mexico Sterling Silver Brooch

Located in Venice, CA

A striking Taxco, Mexico, brooch with an abstracted sterling silver design on a dark brown tortoise

Category

20th Century Mexican Modernist Vintage Abstract Brooch

Materials

Sterling Silver, Silver

Eisenberg Vintage Gold Plated Modernist Abstract Pin Or Brooch
Eisenberg Vintage Gold Plated Modernist Abstract Pin Or Brooch

Eisenberg Vintage Gold Plated Modernist Abstract Pin Or Brooch

By Eisenberg

Located in North Miami, FL

This sculptural form and au courant signed vintage modernist Eisenberg pin is forever. This is a most unusual work of the outstanding jewelry company that specialized in fabulous rhi...

Category

1970s American Modernist Vintage Abstract Brooch

Materials

Gold Plate

Mid Century Modern Black and White Abstract French Ceramic Brooch
Mid Century Modern Black and White Abstract French Ceramic Brooch

Mid Century Modern Black and White Abstract French Ceramic Brooch

Located in Atlanta, GA

A striking example of French mid-century artistry, this sculptural ceramic brooch is a true

Category

1960s Finnish Modernist Vintage Abstract Brooch

Materials

Brass

Karl Lagerfeld Vintage Abstract Flower in Pot Modernist Brooch
Karl Lagerfeld Vintage Abstract Flower in Pot Modernist Brooch

Karl Lagerfeld Vintage Abstract Flower in Pot Modernist Brooch

By Karl Lagerfeld

Located in Nice, FR

KARL LAGERFELD vintage silver toned modernist brooch featuring an abstract flower in a pot

Category

20th Century French Vintage Abstract Brooch

Sterling Silver Vintage Sigi Pineda Hallmarked Modernist Abstract Pin/ Brooch
Sterling Silver Vintage Sigi Pineda Hallmarked Modernist Abstract Pin/ Brooch

Sterling Silver Vintage Sigi Pineda Hallmarked Modernist Abstract Pin/ Brooch

By Sigi Pineda

Located in North Miami, FL

This wonderful vintage hallmarked abstract sterling silver signed brooch/ pin by Sigi Pineda Is

Category

1960s Mexican Modernist Vintage Abstract Brooch

Materials

Sterling Silver

Gilded Modernist Brutalist Abstract Circle Brooch By Napier, 1980s
Gilded Modernist Brutalist Abstract Circle Brooch By Napier, 1980s

Gilded Modernist Brutalist Abstract Circle Brooch By Napier, 1980s

By Napier

Located in McKinney, TX

- Vintage item - 1.25" diameter - Gold plated - By Napier (signed on verso) - Circa 1980s - Estate acquired - Excellent vintage condition

Category

1980s American Modern Vintage Abstract Brooch

CHRISTIAN LACROIX Vintage Gold Tone Abstract Modern Face Brooch Pendant
CHRISTIAN LACROIX Vintage Gold Tone Abstract Modern Face Brooch Pendant

CHRISTIAN LACROIX Vintage Gold Tone Abstract Modern Face Brooch Pendant

By Christian Lacroix

Located in Nice, FR

CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage gold tone brooch/pendant featuring an abstract modern face. Marked

Category

20th Century French Vintage Abstract Brooch

Materials

Gilt Metal

Roger Jean Pierre Abstract French Crystal and Pearl Rose Brooch
Roger Jean Pierre Abstract French Crystal and Pearl Rose Brooch

Roger Jean Pierre Abstract French Crystal and Pearl Rose Brooch

By Roger Jean-Pierre

Located in New York, NY

Massive,Roger Jean Pierre dimensional French abstract rose brooch of silver gilt metal, hand set

Category

1950s French Vintage Abstract Brooch

Materials

Gilt Metal

Vintage Mid-Century Modernist Paul Lobel Sterling Silver Abstract Trumpet Brooch
Vintage Mid-Century Modernist Paul Lobel Sterling Silver Abstract Trumpet Brooch

Vintage Mid-Century Modernist Paul Lobel Sterling Silver Abstract Trumpet Brooch

By Paul Lobel

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine signed Mid-Century Modern silver brooch. In sterling silver. In the form of an abstract

Category

20th Century American Modernist Vintage Abstract Brooch

Materials

Sterling Silver

Early Peter Macchiarini Sterling and Copper Abstract Modern Bass Guitar Brooch
Early Peter Macchiarini Sterling and Copper Abstract Modern Bass Guitar Brooch

Early Peter Macchiarini Sterling and Copper Abstract Modern Bass Guitar Brooch

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Late 1940's American abstract modernist bass or stringed instrument guitar brooch created by Peter

Category

1950s American Modernist Vintage Abstract Brooch

Materials

Sterling Silver, Copper

Dynamic Mid Century Modern Sterling Abstract Fish Brooch Pin Sierra Mexico
Dynamic Mid Century Modern Sterling Abstract Fish Brooch Pin Sierra Mexico

Dynamic Mid Century Modern Sterling Abstract Fish Brooch Pin Sierra Mexico

Located in Montreal, QC

A Striking Iconic Modernist Abstract Fish pin by the famous Sierra Mexico Silversmiths. Beautifully

Category

Mid-20th Century Mexican Modernist Vintage Abstract Brooch

Materials

Sterling Silver

Marquise Ruby and Diamond 18 Carat White Gold Abstract Open Work Brooch
Marquise Ruby and Diamond 18 Carat White Gold Abstract Open Work Brooch

Marquise Ruby and Diamond 18 Carat White Gold Abstract Open Work Brooch

Located in London, GB

This wonderful one of a kind brooch is beautifully inlaid with a mix of 29 marquise shaped rubies

Category

1960s English Retro Vintage Abstract Brooch

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Oversized Gilt & Mabe Pearl Abstract Brutalist Brooch by Vogue Bijoux, 1980s
Oversized Gilt & Mabe Pearl Abstract Brutalist Brooch by Vogue Bijoux, 1980s

Oversized Gilt & Mabe Pearl Abstract Brutalist Brooch by Vogue Bijoux, 1980s

By Vogue Bijoux

Located in McKinney, TX

- Vintage item - Measures 2.5" in diameter - Gold plated - Mabe pearl - By Vogue Bijoux, signed on verso - Circa 1980s - Estate acquired - Excellent vintage condition

Category

1980s Italian Modern Vintage Abstract Brooch

Oscar de la Renta Extra Large White Enamel Abstract Flower Statement Brooch
Oscar de la Renta Extra Large White Enamel Abstract Flower Statement Brooch

Oscar de la Renta Extra Large White Enamel Abstract Flower Statement Brooch

By Oscar De La Renta

Located in Milford, DE

An oversized modern flower statement brooch by Oscar de la Renta. This brooch consists of two large

Category

1990s American Modern Vintage Abstract Brooch

Materials

Rhodium

Opal and Diamond Brooch
Opal and Diamond Brooch

Opal and Diamond Brooch

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Opal and Diamond Brooch Abstract design claw set at the center with an opal measuring approximately

Category

20th Century Vintage Abstract Brooch

Materials

Diamond, Opal

Dominique Aurientis Sun Brooch
Dominique Aurientis Sun Brooch

Dominique Aurientis Sun Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Gilt bronze abstract sun brooch by Dominique Aurientis, Paris 1980s. 2.25" Excellent condition.

Category

1980s French Vintage Abstract Brooch

Pear & Round Diamond Cluster Flower Brooch
Pear & Round Diamond Cluster Flower Brooch

Pear & Round Diamond Cluster Flower Brooch

Located in Palm Desert, CA

The Diamond Cluster Abstract Flower Brooch is an elegant piece crafted in 14K white gold

Category

1940s Art Deco Vintage Abstract Brooch

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Roger Scemama Modernist Starburst Brooch
Roger Scemama Modernist Starburst Brooch

Roger Scemama Modernist Starburst Brooch

By Roger Scemama

Located in New York, NY

Roger Scemama antiqued gilt bronze and pewter metal abstract brutalist style, modernist starburst

Category

1950s French Modernist Vintage Abstract Brooch

Materials

Gilt Metal, Gold Plate, Silver Plate, Brass, Bronze

Bulgari Vintage Bring Back the Brooch 34 Carat Pave Diamond Gold Floral Brooch
Bulgari Vintage Bring Back the Brooch 34 Carat Pave Diamond Gold Floral Brooch

Bulgari Vintage Bring Back the Brooch 34 Carat Pave Diamond Gold Floral Brooch

By Bulgari

Located in Feasterville, PA

gold measures 2.25 inches diameter! This magnificent abstract floral design brooch may be also worn as

Category

1960s Vintage Abstract Brooch

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bulgari Vintage Bring Back The Brooch 34 Carat Pave Diamond Gold Floral Brooch
Bulgari Vintage Bring Back The Brooch 34 Carat Pave Diamond Gold Floral Brooch

Bulgari Vintage Bring Back The Brooch 34 Carat Pave Diamond Gold Floral Brooch

By Bulgari

Located in Feasterville, PA

gold measures 2.25 inches diameter! This magnificent abstract floral design brooch may be also worn as

Category

1960s Vintage Abstract Brooch

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mazer Brothers Retro Faux Aquamarine Brooch
Mazer Brothers Retro Faux Aquamarine Brooch

Mazer Brothers Retro Faux Aquamarine Brooch

By Mazer Brothers

Located in New York, NY

Mazer brothers, gold washed sterling silver Retro style brooch. An abstract butterfly in brooch

Category

1940s American Retro Vintage Abstract Brooch

Materials

Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Henning Koppel Enamel Brooch circa 1960
Georg Jensen Henning Koppel Enamel Brooch circa 1960

Georg Jensen Henning Koppel Enamel Brooch circa 1960

By Georg Jensen

Located in Toronto, ON

Georg Jensen Henning Koppel abstract sculptural enamel and sterling Brooch, Denmark, C.1960. The

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Vintage Abstract Brooch

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Abstract 18 Karat Yellow Gold, Platinum and Diamond Pin Retailed, Harry Winston
Abstract 18 Karat Yellow Gold, Platinum and Diamond Pin Retailed, Harry Winston

Abstract 18 Karat Yellow Gold, Platinum and Diamond Pin Retailed, Harry Winston

Located in New York, NY

An abstract pin in 18K Yellow Gold and Platinum, set with Diamonds. Circa 1960, Retailed by Harry

Category

1960s Vintage Abstract Brooch

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Swedish 1960s Sterling PouredGlass Signed TennesmedStigbert Geometric RedBrooch
Swedish 1960s Sterling PouredGlass Signed TennesmedStigbert Geometric RedBrooch

Swedish 1960s Sterling PouredGlass Signed TennesmedStigbert Geometric RedBrooch

By Rune Tennesmed

Located in Chicago, IL

the two-tier triangular brooch. This simple abstract design is characteristic of the rounded geometric

Category

1960s Swedish Modernist Vintage Abstract Brooch

Materials

Ruby, Sterling Silver

Claude Lalanne Brooch Pomme Bouche Patinated Bronze Brooch Signed CL Lalanne
Claude Lalanne Brooch Pomme Bouche Patinated Bronze Brooch Signed CL Lalanne

Claude Lalanne Brooch Pomme Bouche Patinated Bronze Brooch Signed CL Lalanne

By Claude Lalanne

Located in Chicago, IL

Surrealistic Pomme Bouche brooch by Claude Lalanne, created in 1975. Bronze with a dark brown

Category

1990s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Abstract Brooch

Materials

Bronze

Panetta Abstract Mineral Brooch-Pendant
Panetta Abstract Mineral Brooch-Pendant

Panetta Abstract Mineral Brooch-Pendant

By Panetta

Located in New York, NY

Very large Brooch-Pendant by Panetta. Natural mineral surrounded in a frame of crystal accented

Category

1960s American Vintage Abstract Brooch

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Vintage Abstract Brooch For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate vintage abstract brooch for your needs in our varied inventory. Frequently made of Enamel, Gold Plate and Gold, this item was constructed with great care. Finding the perfect vintage abstract brooch may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 20th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 20th Century. A vintage abstract brooch from Christian Lacroix, Trifari and Grosse — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. Most of our vintage abstract brooch for sale are for women, but there are 14 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Vintage Abstract Brooch?

On average, a vintage abstract brooch at 1stDibs sells for $326, while they’re typically $95 on the low end and $577 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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 Abstract 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.