Vintage Costume Brooches
1940s American Vintage Costume Brooches
1980s American Vintage Costume Brooches
Base Metal
1950s American Vintage Costume Brooches
1950s European Vintage Costume Brooches
1990s Italian Vintage Costume Brooches
1990s Unknown Vintage Costume Brooches
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Costume Brooches
1960s Unknown Vintage Costume Brooches
1950s American Vintage Costume Brooches
1980s French Vintage Costume Brooches
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Vintage Costume Brooches
20th Century European Vintage Costume Brooches
Crystal, Gold, Base Metal
Late 20th Century Italian Contemporary Vintage Costume Brooches
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Vintage Costume Brooches
20th Century North American Vintage Costume Brooches
Base Metal
20th Century North American Vintage Costume Brooches
Base Metal
Late 20th Century French Retro Vintage Costume Brooches
Late 20th Century French Art Deco Vintage Costume Brooches
1940s American Vintage Costume Brooches
1990s French Vintage Costume Brooches
Mid-20th Century Italian Retro Vintage Costume Brooches
Brass
1990s French Vintage Costume Brooches
Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Vintage Costume Brooches
Silver
Mid-20th Century Unknown Vintage Costume Brooches
1990s French Vintage Costume Brooches
1970s Vintage Costume Brooches
1990s French Vintage Costume Brooches
1950s German Vintage Costume Brooches
Mid-20th Century German Modern Vintage Costume Brooches
1950s French Regency Vintage Costume Brooches
Gold Plate, Bronze, Enamel, Gilt Metal
Late 20th Century French Modern Vintage Costume Brooches
Gold Plate
1950s German Vintage Costume Brooches
20th Century Edwardian Vintage Costume Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
1980s American Vintage Costume Brooches
Mid-20th Century German Modern Vintage Costume Brooches
Gold Plate
Late 20th Century French Modern Vintage Costume Brooches
20th Century French Modern Vintage Costume Brooches
1970s American Retro Vintage Costume Brooches
Gilt Metal
20th Century French Baroque Vintage Costume Brooches
Late 20th Century French Modern Vintage Costume Brooches
1990s Vintage Costume Brooches
Crystal, Gilt Metal
20th Century German Modern Vintage Costume Brooches
Late 20th Century French Modern Vintage Costume Brooches
Enamel
Late 20th Century French Modern Vintage Costume Brooches
20th Century Modern Vintage Costume Brooches
Chalcedony, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Victorian Vintage Costume Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
20th Century French Modern Vintage Costume Brooches
20th Century Modern Vintage Costume Brooches
Diamond, Gold, Enamel
Late 20th Century French Modern Vintage Costume Brooches
Enamel
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Vintage Costume Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century French Modern Vintage Costume Brooches
Mid-20th Century Vintage Costume Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
1980s French Vintage Costume Brooches
1990s French Vintage Costume Brooches
1950s German Folk Art Vintage Costume Brooches
Metal, Silver
1950s American Vintage Costume Brooches
1980s French Vintage Costume Brooches
1940s American Vintage Costume Brooches
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- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024To identify vintage costume jewelry, you'll need to determine if your piece is between 20 and 99 years old. To do so, see if you can locate a maker's mark. You're most likely to find it in an inconspicuous area, such as an inner edge or a clasp. Using trusted online resources, search for the mark to learn who the maker is, then read more about it to get an idea of when it produced items similar to yours. Alternatively, you can consider having a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer help identify your costume jewelry. On 1stDibs, find a selection of vintage costume jewelry.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023Vintage costume jewelry refers to costume jewelry that is 20 to 80 years old. Jewelry, costume or otherwise, that is 100 years old is referred to as antique. The big design fair in Paris in 1900 inspired jewelers to work with inexpensive materials, and Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel and others helped popularize costume jewelry during the 1920s. The roots of costume jewelry, however, took shape at least as far back as the 18th century, when paste jewelry that featured hand-cut glass instead of gemstones first emerged. Shop a variety of vintage costume jewelry on 1stDibs.
- 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 ExpertAugust 20, 2024To identify vintage brooches, look for the maker's marks. You can usually find them on the backs of brooches. Take a photo of the marking on your brooch, and then conduct a reverse image search to learn who the maker is. If you're unsuccessful, research the marks using trusted online resources or consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer. Shop a diverse assortment of vintage brooches on 1stDibs.
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