Vintage Beaded Brooch
1940s American Retro Vintage Beaded Brooch
Crystal, Brass, Gilt Metal
1990s European Vintage Beaded Brooch
Gilt Metal
20th Century Vintage Beaded Brooch
Crystal
1950s American Modern Vintage Beaded Brooch
1960s American Vintage Beaded Brooch
Gilt Metal
1950s American Vintage Beaded Brooch
Silver Plate
1950s Italian Artisan Vintage Beaded Brooch
Gilt Metal
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Beaded Brooch
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1940s American Vintage Beaded Brooch
Gilt Metal
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Beaded Brooch
Gilt Metal
1940s American Retro Vintage Beaded Brooch
Gilt Metal
Mid-20th Century American Art Nouveau Vintage Beaded Brooch
Sterling Silver
1990s Italian Retro Vintage Beaded Brooch
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Italian Contemporary Vintage Beaded Brooch
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century American Artisan Vintage Beaded Brooch
Amethyst, Charoite, Natural Pearl, Sterling Silver
1970s French Vintage Beaded Brooch
Gilt Metal
Mid-20th Century American Retro Vintage Beaded Brooch
Base Metal
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Beaded Brooch
Other
1950s American Baroque Vintage Beaded Brooch
Gold Plate
1960s Vintage Beaded Brooch
1990s French Vintage Beaded Brooch
1990s French Vintage Beaded Brooch
Gilt Metal
20th Century Retro Vintage Beaded Brooch
1980s French Baroque Vintage Beaded Brooch
Gold Plate
1960s German Art Nouveau Vintage Beaded Brooch
Gold Plate
Late 20th Century French Vintage Beaded Brooch
Late 20th Century Vintage Beaded Brooch
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s German Vintage Beaded Brooch
Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold
1960s Vintage Beaded Brooch
1940s American Modern Vintage Beaded Brooch
1990s Italian Contemporary Vintage Beaded Brooch
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Retro Vintage Beaded Brooch
Gold Plate
1940s Retro Vintage Beaded Brooch
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
1960s Chinese Vintage Beaded Brooch
Jade, Vermeil, Gold Plate, Silver
20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Vintage Beaded Brooch
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Vintage Beaded Brooch
White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Diamond, Onyx, Gold, White Gold, 1...
Late 20th Century American Art Nouveau Vintage Beaded Brooch
Pearl, Turquoise
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Vintage Beaded Brooch
Crystal
1950s American Vintage Beaded Brooch
Crystal, Silver Plate, Gilt Metal
20th Century Victorian Vintage Beaded Brooch
Natural Pearl, Pearl, 14k Gold
1940s American Baroque Vintage Beaded Brooch
Pearl, Gilt Metal
1980s British Vintage Beaded Brooch
Crystal, Gold Plate
1960s Unknown Vintage Beaded Brooch
Ruby, Sapphire, Turquoise, Pearl, 14k Gold
1980s German Vintage Beaded Brooch
Crystal, Pearl
Mid-20th Century Art Nouveau Vintage Beaded Brooch
Carnelian, Citrine, Gold-filled, Enamel
Mid-20th Century American Art Nouveau Vintage Beaded Brooch
Amethyst, Pearl, Sterling Silver
20th Century Vintage Beaded Brooch
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Vintage Beaded Brooch
Hematite, Sterling Silver
1970s European Contemporary Vintage Beaded Brooch
Malachite, 18k Gold
1960s Japanese Vintage Beaded Brooch
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s German Retro Vintage Beaded Brooch
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Retro Vintage Beaded Brooch
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Artisan Vintage Beaded Brooch
Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Beaded Brooch
Coral, Gold Plate, Gilt Metal
Late 20th Century European Retro Vintage Beaded Brooch
Pearl, Gold
Mid-20th Century American Retro Vintage Beaded Brooch
Crystal, Pearl
1950s American Vintage Beaded Brooch
Gilt Metal
20th Century Dutch Retro Vintage Beaded Brooch
Cultured Pearl, Gold
Mid-20th Century French Baroque Vintage Beaded Brooch
Pearl
1980s Italian Vintage Beaded Brooch
Crystal, Gold Plate, Enamel
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Vintage Beaded Brooch For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Vintage Beaded 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The easiest way to tell if a bead is glass or plastic is to feel it. Glass beads will be cooler to the touch, whereas plastic beads will be closer to room temperature and warm up quickly in your hands. Another test you can perform is to listen to the sound. Glass has a distinctive ring since it’s harder whereas plastic is softer and has a duller sound. Shop a range of vintage glass bead pieces on 1stDibs.
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