Vintage Clown Brooch
1970s French Vintage Clown Brooch
1950s Unknown Vintage Clown Brooch
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold
20th Century Vintage Clown Brooch
14k Gold, Enamel
1960s British Retro Vintage Clown Brooch
Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Vintage Clown Brooch
Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Enamel
1970s Unknown Retro Vintage Clown Brooch
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s French Vintage Clown Brooch
1940s American Retro Vintage Clown Brooch
Vermeil, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Late 20th Century Vintage Clown Brooch
1970s American Vintage Clown Brooch
1970s Vintage Clown Brooch
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Modernist Vintage Clown Brooch
Crystal, Gold Plate, Enamel
1960s Italian Vintage Clown Brooch
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
20th Century Vintage Clown Brooch
Enamel, Yellow Gold
1970s Vintage Clown Brooch
Diamond, Gold, Enamel
1960s French Modern Vintage Clown Brooch
Coral, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Clown Brooch
Pearl, Gold
20th Century Austrian Vintage Clown Brooch
20th Century Vintage Clown Brooch
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
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20th Century English Modern Vintage Clown Brooch
Diamond, Platinum
1980s French Vintage Clown Brooch
1880s British Late Victorian Vintage Clown Brooch
Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Yello...
1960s French Retro Vintage Clown Brooch
Diamond, Ruby, Emerald, White Diamond, Chrysophrase, Gold, Yellow Gold, ...
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Vintage Clown Brooch
Diamond, Platinum
1990s American Modernist Vintage Clown Brooch
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Vintage Clown Brooch
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
Mid-20th Century Unknown Vintage Clown Brooch
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Vintage Clown Brooch
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1890s Austrian Art Nouveau Vintage Clown Brooch
Ruby, Natural Pearl, Pearl, White Diamond, Diamond, Enamel, Yellow Gold,...
2010s French Vintage Clown Brooch
1870s British Victorian Vintage Clown Brooch
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Vintage Clown Brooch
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century Unknown Egyptian Revival Vintage Clown Brooch
Gold
1980s Vintage Clown Brooch
Early 20th Century American Artisan Vintage Clown Brooch
Yellow Gold, Gilt Metal, Brass
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20th Century German Modern Vintage Clown Brooch
Base Metal, Gold Plate
1960s French Artist Vintage Clown Brooch
Late 20th Century Unknown Retro Vintage Clown Brooch
14k Gold
20th Century Unknown Vintage Clown Brooch
Diamond, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Vintage Clown Brooch
18k Gold
20th Century American Vintage Clown Brooch
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century American Retro Vintage Clown Brooch
Ruby, 18k Gold
1960s Vintage Clown Brooch
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Retro Vintage Clown Brooch
Diamond, 18k Gold
1970s Unknown Vintage Clown Brooch
Gilt Metal
Late 20th Century French Vintage Clown Brooch
Blue Sapphire, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Vintage Clown Brooch
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Contemporary Vintage Clown Brooch
Yellow Gold, Enamel
1940s Unknown Vintage Clown Brooch
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
1980s Unknown Modern Vintage Clown Brooch
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Modernist Vintage Clown Brooch
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century French Retro Vintage Clown Brooch
18k Gold
1970s French Vintage Clown Brooch
1960s Surrealist Vintage Clown Brooch
Metal
1960s American Vintage Clown Brooch
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold
1970s French Modern Vintage Clown Brooch
White Diamond, Onyx, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
1950s American Retro Vintage Clown Brooch
Enamel, Gilt Metal
Late 20th Century Modern Vintage Clown Brooch
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
1930s Unknown Vintage Clown Brooch
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
1960s Surrealist Vintage Clown Brooch
20th Century Vintage Clown Brooch
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Vintage Clown Brooch
14k Gold
1940s Unknown Vintage Clown Brooch
Aquamarine, Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold
1960s American Vintage Clown Brooch
Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage Clown Brooch For Sale on 1stDibs
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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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