Vintage Chinese Brooch
Mid-20th Century Chinese Art Nouveau Vintage Chinese Brooch
Coral, Turquoise, Gold, Silver
20th Century Chinese Vintage Chinese Brooch
Silver
1930s Chinese Vintage Chinese Brooch
Coral, Silver
20th Century Chinese Art Deco Vintage Chinese Brooch
Jade, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
20th Century Vintage Chinese Brooch
Gold Plate
20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Chinese Brooch
Diamond, Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s Italian Vintage Chinese Brooch
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
20th Century Vintage Chinese Brooch
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold
1960s Retro Vintage Chinese Brooch
Coral, 18k Gold
1940s Chinese Art Deco Vintage Chinese Brooch
Quartz, Silver
Mid-20th Century Chinese Artisan Vintage Chinese Brooch
Jade, Yellow Gold
1990s Chinese Modern Vintage Chinese Brooch
Enamel, Gilt Metal
1950s American Vintage Chinese Brooch
1990s Chinese Vintage Chinese Brooch
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Vintage Chinese Brooch
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, Enamel, Yellow Gold, Gold
1930s French Vintage Chinese Brooch
Ceramic
1970s American Modernist Vintage Chinese Brooch
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
1970s Italian Art Deco Vintage Chinese Brooch
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century American Vintage Chinese Brooch
Sterling Silver
1960s Italian Classical Roman Vintage Chinese Brooch
Diamond, Ruby, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold
1960s Italian Classical Roman Vintage Chinese Brooch
Diamond, Peridot, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold
1970s French Modernist Vintage Chinese Brooch
Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Modern Vintage Chinese Brooch
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
20th Century Romantic Vintage Chinese Brooch
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s English Modernist Vintage Chinese Brooch
Agate, Opal, Fire Agate, Fire Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s British Vintage Chinese Brooch
Coral, Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Danish Modern Vintage Chinese Brooch
Sterling Silver, Enamel
1960s Chinese Vintage Chinese Brooch
Jade, Vermeil, Gold Plate, Silver
20th Century French Vintage Chinese Brooch
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chinese Brooch
Gold
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Vintage Chinese Brooch
Marcasite, Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver
1960s Italian Vintage Chinese Brooch
Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, 24k Gold
Late 20th Century North American Contemporary Vintage Chinese Brooch
Cultured Pearl, Pearl, White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum, White Gold, 14k...
1950s Unknown Retro Vintage Chinese Brooch
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century French Art Deco Vintage Chinese Brooch
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1930s Chinese Art Deco Vintage Chinese Brooch
Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
20th Century Vintage Chinese Brooch
Mid-20th Century Chinese Vintage Chinese Brooch
Amethyst, Jade, Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century American Artisan Vintage Chinese Brooch
Sterling Silver
1980s American Vintage Chinese Brooch
Agate, Amethyst, Coral
Mid-20th Century Italian Retro Vintage Chinese Brooch
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White G...
20th Century American Vintage Chinese Brooch
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Chinese Brooch
Late 20th Century American Vintage Chinese Brooch
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s American Artisan Vintage Chinese Brooch
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century American Vintage Chinese Brooch
20th Century American Modern Vintage Chinese Brooch
Oil, Board
20th Century Unknown Vintage Chinese Brooch
Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver
20th Century French Vintage Chinese Brooch
20th Century Vintage Chinese Brooch
Carnelian, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Vintage Chinese Brooch
18k Gold
1960s Vintage Chinese Brooch
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
1960s American Contemporary Vintage Chinese Brooch
18k Gold
1960s Unknown Retro Vintage Chinese Brooch
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold
1930s Swiss Vintage Chinese Brooch
Turquoise, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Vintage Chinese Brooch
Citrine, Peridot, Diamond, 18k Gold
1960s American Vintage Chinese Brooch
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
1990s Chinese Modern Vintage Chinese Brooch
1950s American Modernist Vintage Chinese Brooch
Gold, 14k Gold
1990s American Vintage Chinese Brooch
18k Gold, Platinum
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Vintage Chinese Brooch For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Vintage Chinese 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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