Vintage Face Brooch
1970s Vintage Face Brooch
Quartz, Blue Sapphire, Tiger's Eye, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s American Modern Vintage Face Brooch
Gold Plate, Brass
20th Century French Vintage Face Brooch
Gilt Metal
1980s French Vintage Face Brooch
Gilt Metal
20th Century American Modern Vintage Face Brooch
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
1960s Modernist Vintage Face Brooch
Sterling Silver
1950s Italian Artisan Vintage Face Brooch
Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
20th Century American Modern Vintage Face Brooch
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1960s Unknown Vintage Face Brooch
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1980s French Artist Vintage Face Brooch
Bronze, Gilt Metal
20th Century Mexican Vintage Face Brooch
Sterling Silver
20th Century Vintage Face Brooch
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1950s Italian Retro Vintage Face Brooch
Coral, Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Late 20th Century Italian Retro Vintage Face Brooch
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s American Modern Vintage Face Brooch
Vermeil, Sterling Silver
1980s Vintage Face Brooch
1940s American Modern Vintage Face Brooch
Mixed Metal
1950s American Vintage Face Brooch
Late 20th Century Italian Vintage Face Brooch
Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
20th Century Vintage Face Brooch
Onyx, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Vintage Face Brooch
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century English Vintage Face Brooch
Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
1940s American Retro Vintage Face Brooch
Gilt Metal
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Face Brooch
Late 20th Century American Modernist Vintage Face Brooch
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s French Vintage Face Brooch
Gilt Metal
1950s Vintage Face Brooch
Freshwater Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
1990s British Vintage Face Brooch
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Vintage Face Brooch
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Art Deco Vintage Face Brooch
Diamond, Moonstone, Sapphire, Platinum
1980s Egyptian Revival Vintage Face Brooch
Coral, Turquoise, 18k Gold
20th Century American Modern Vintage Face Brooch
Diamond, Platinum
1950s Italian Retro Vintage Face Brooch
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
1950s Italian Retro Vintage Face Brooch
Pearl, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
1980s American Vintage Face Brooch
Gold Plate
20th Century Vintage Face Brooch
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Vintage Face Brooch
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel, Yellow Gold
1970s Modern Vintage Face Brooch
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s Swiss Victorian Vintage Face Brooch
Marcasite, Onyx, Silver
1980s American Vintage Face Brooch
Base Metal
1960s Italian Retro Vintage Face Brooch
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
1940s Vintage Face Brooch
Diamond, Yellow Gold
1940s American Retro Vintage Face Brooch
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
1980s American Art Deco Vintage Face Brooch
Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, Silver
1980s Italian Vintage Face Brooch
Coral, White Diamond, 18k Gold
1980s American Modern Vintage Face Brooch
Gold Plate, Brass
1950s Vintage Face Brooch
Natural Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Gold
1950s Italian Retro Vintage Face Brooch
Coral, Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
1990s Greek Modern Vintage Face Brooch
18k Gold
20th Century American Vintage Face Brooch
1980s Vintage Face Brooch
Diamond, Moonstone, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Vintage Face Brooch
Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
1970s Vintage Face Brooch
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Face Brooch
Other
1960s Canadian Neoclassical Vintage Face Brooch
Chrysophrase, Coral, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century American Post-War Vintage Face Brooch
Mid-20th Century Vintage Face Brooch
Coral, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
1960s Retro Vintage Face Brooch
Coral, 18k Gold
1940s Unknown Retro Vintage Face Brooch
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Spinel, 18k Gold
1950s French Vintage Face Brooch
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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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