Vintage Agate Brooch
1950s British Modern Vintage Agate Brooch
Agate, 9k Gold
Late 20th Century Modernist Vintage Agate Brooch
Agate, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Vintage Agate Brooch
Agate, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s American Modern Vintage Agate Brooch
Agate, 18k Gold
1960s Italian Vintage Agate Brooch
Agate, White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold
1980s American Modern Vintage Agate Brooch
Agate, Diamond, Black Pearl, 18k Gold
1980s American Vintage Agate Brooch
Agate, Bronze
Late 20th Century Italian Retro Vintage Agate Brooch
Agate, Diamond, 14k Gold
1990s French Vintage Agate Brooch
Agate, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century British Victorian Vintage Agate Brooch
Agate, Silver
20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Agate Brooch
Agate, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Italian Retro Vintage Agate Brooch
Agate, Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
1960s Retro Vintage Agate Brooch
Agate, Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
1950s Italian Vintage Agate Brooch
Agate, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1950s Retro Vintage Agate Brooch
Agate, 18k Gold, Gold
1980s Art Deco Vintage Agate Brooch
Agate, Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
1970s Vintage Agate Brooch
Agate, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s English Modernist Vintage Agate Brooch
Agate, Opal, Fire Agate, Fire Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Retro Vintage Agate Brooch
Agate, Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Vintage Agate Brooch
Crystal, Agate, Amber, Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Italian Retro Vintage Agate Brooch
Agate, Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
1990s English Etruscan Revival Vintage Agate Brooch
Agate, Gold, 15k Gold
Mid-20th Century Vintage Agate Brooch
Agate, Sterling Silver
1950s French Medieval Vintage Agate Brooch
Agate, Bronze
20th Century Scottish Vintage Agate Brooch
Agate, Citrine, Sterling Silver, Silver
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Vintage Agate Brooch
Rock Crystal, Agate, Lapis Lazuli, Silver
1950s American Vintage Agate Brooch
Gilt Metal
Late 20th Century Italian Retro Vintage Agate Brooch
Turquoise, Cultured Pearl, White Diamond, Diamond, Agate, Yellow Gold, W...
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Agate Brooch
Chalcedony, Sterling Silver
1950s French Vintage Agate Brooch
Gilt Metal
1930s American Modern Vintage Agate Brooch
Agate, Crystal, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Retro Vintage Agate Brooch
Rock Crystal, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Tourmaline, Agate, Citrine, Diamond, ...
Mid-20th Century Modern Vintage Agate Brooch
9k Gold
20th Century Unknown Vintage Agate Brooch
Agate, Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire...
Late 20th Century Modern Vintage Agate Brooch
18k Gold
20th Century Victorian Vintage Agate Brooch
Diamond, White Gold
1970s American Modern Vintage Agate Brooch
Agate, Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Agate Brooch
Yellow Gold, Enamel
20th Century Vintage Agate Brooch
14k Gold
1950s French Vintage Agate Brooch
Gilt Metal
20th Century Art Deco Vintage Agate Brooch
18k Gold
Mid-20th Century American Edwardian Vintage Agate Brooch
Agate, Gold Plate
Mid-20th Century American Artisan Vintage Agate Brooch
Agate, Labradorite, Marcasite, Onyx, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century American Modernist Vintage Agate Brooch
Agate, Sterling Silver, Stainless Steel
Late 20th Century British Artisan Vintage Agate Brooch
Agate, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Retro Vintage Agate Brooch
Agate, Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 9k Gold, Silver
20th Century Mexican Folk Art Vintage Agate Brooch
Agate, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Unknown Vintage Agate Brooch
Agate, Yellow Gold
1930s Unknown Vintage Agate Brooch
Agate, Malachite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Italian Modernist Vintage Agate Brooch
Agate, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s American Brutalist Vintage Agate Brooch
Agate, Sterling Silver, Copper
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Agate Brooch
Gold
Mid-20th Century American Native American Vintage Agate Brooch
Agate, Carnelian, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
20th Century French Art Deco Vintage Agate Brooch
Agate, Diamond, Emerald, Rock Crystal, Gold, Silver
20th Century French Vintage Agate Brooch
1970s English Vintage Agate Brooch
Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver
20th Century Danish Vintage Agate Brooch
Agate, Sterling Silver
1970s Dutch Vintage Agate Brooch
Emerald, Agate, 14k Gold
1940s Art Deco Vintage Agate Brooch
Agate, Sterling Silver
1950s French Vintage Agate Brooch
Agate
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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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