Vintage Abstract Brooch
Mid-20th Century Danish Vintage Abstract Brooch
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Mid-20th Century Vintage Abstract Brooch
Sterling Silver, Enamel
1980s Vintage Abstract Brooch
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s American Modern Vintage Abstract Brooch
1960s Swiss Vintage Abstract Brooch
18k Gold
1980s French Vintage Abstract Brooch
Base Metal
1960s French Modern Vintage Abstract Brooch
1940s Mexican Modernist Vintage Abstract Brooch
Sterling Silver
1990s Chinese Vintage Abstract Brooch
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
1950s American Art Nouveau Vintage Abstract Brooch
Gold Plate
1960s Italian Modernist Vintage Abstract Brooch
Diamond, Turquoise, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Central American Vintage Abstract Brooch
Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Modern Vintage Abstract Brooch
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s American Modern Vintage Abstract Brooch
Gold Plate, Brass
20th Century Danish Modernist Vintage Abstract Brooch
Sterling Silver
1990s American Vintage Abstract Brooch
Sterling Silver
1990s American Vintage Abstract Brooch
Sterling Silver
1990s American Vintage Abstract Brooch
Sterling Silver
1990s Mexican Vintage Abstract Brooch
Sterling Silver
1990s American Vintage Abstract Brooch
Silver
1980s French Contemporary Vintage Abstract Brooch
18k Gold
1970s Italian Vintage Abstract Brooch
18k Gold
1990s French Vintage Abstract Brooch
1960s American Artisan Vintage Abstract Brooch
Garnet, Pearl, 14k Gold
1970s American Vintage Abstract Brooch
Copper
1960s English Modernist Vintage Abstract Brooch
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s French Modernist Vintage Abstract Brooch
Gold
1980s American Vintage Abstract Brooch
Yellow Gold
20th Century Mexican Modernist Vintage Abstract Brooch
Sterling Silver, Silver
1970s American Modernist Vintage Abstract Brooch
Gold Plate
1980s English Vintage Abstract Brooch
Gold Plate
20th Century French Vintage Abstract Brooch
20th Century American Retro Vintage Abstract Brooch
Gold Plate
1960s Mexican Modernist Vintage Abstract Brooch
Sterling Silver
1980s American Modern Vintage Abstract Brooch
20th Century French Vintage Abstract Brooch
Gilt Metal
1950s French Vintage Abstract Brooch
Gilt Metal
1950s American Modernist Vintage Abstract Brooch
Sterling Silver, Copper
1940s American Vintage Abstract Brooch
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Mexican Modernist Vintage Abstract Brooch
Sterling Silver
1980s French British Colonial Vintage Abstract Brooch
Gold Plate
1960s English Retro Vintage Abstract Brooch
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s Unknown Modern Vintage Abstract Brooch
1950s American Modern Vintage Abstract Brooch
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Abstract Brooch
1990s American Modern Vintage Abstract Brooch
Rhodium
1980s French Vintage Abstract Brooch
20th Century Vintage Abstract Brooch
Diamond, Opal
1950s French Arts and Crafts Vintage Abstract Brooch
Bronze, Gilt Metal
1980s American Artisan Vintage Abstract Brooch
Moonstone, Rubelite, Tourmaline, Sterling Silver
1980s American Modern Vintage Abstract Brooch
Diamond, Platinum
1980s American Modern Vintage Abstract Brooch
Diamond, Platinum
1950s French Vintage Abstract Brooch
Gilt Metal
1960s Vintage Abstract Brooch
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Vintage Abstract Brooch
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Abstract Brooch
Silver Plate
1940s American Retro Vintage Abstract Brooch
Sterling Silver
1960s Italian Vintage Abstract Brooch
White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
1960s Vintage Abstract Brooch
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century French Vintage Abstract Brooch
Amethyst, Turquoise, 18k Gold
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How Much is a Vintage Abstract Brooch?
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.
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