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Art Deco 1930s Silver, Paste and Glass Vintage Floral Brooch
Art Deco 1930s Silver, Paste and Glass Vintage Floral Brooch

Art Deco 1930s Silver, Paste and Glass Vintage Floral Brooch

Located in Skelmersdale, GB

reverse. The brooch is a bar design and is detailed with a floral design. It is set with round, colourless

Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Silver

Vintage Floral Brooch – Sterling Silver & 1/20 12K Gold Filled
Vintage Floral Brooch – Sterling Silver & 1/20 12K Gold Filled

Vintage Floral Brooch – Sterling Silver & 1/20 12K Gold Filled

Located in Milford, DE

This exquisite vintage brooch features a beautifully detailed three-dimensional floral design

Category

Mid-20th Century Retro Brooches

Materials

10k Gold, Gold-filled, Sterling Silver

Vintage Floral Brooch with Crystals and Pearls, Original by Robert
Vintage Floral Brooch with Crystals and Pearls, Original by Robert

Vintage Floral Brooch with Crystals and Pearls, Original by Robert

By Original by Robert

Located in Alford, MA

Large brooch by Robert featuring both clear and aurora borealis crystals along with pearls composed

Category

Mid-20th Century American Brooches

Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Pearl Floral Brooch
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Pearl Floral Brooch

Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Pearl Floral Brooch

Located in New York, NY

This vintage floral brooch is beautifully crafted in 14k yellow gold and showcases a classic

Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Carved White Coral, Gold and Diamond Flower Clip-Brooch
Carved White Coral, Gold and Diamond Flower Clip-Brooch

Carved White Coral, Gold and Diamond Flower Clip-Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Elegant Vintage Floral Brooch in Carved White Coral, gold and Diamonds – Nature-Inspired Luxury

Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Gold

Vintage Hobe Floral Brooch  Pin with Green & Yellow Crystals, Gold-Plated
Vintage Hobe Floral Brooch  Pin with Green & Yellow Crystals, Gold-Plated

Vintage Hobe Floral Brooch Pin with Green & Yellow Crystals, Gold-Plated

Located in Milford, DE

1950s-1960s A stunning vintage floral brooch by Hobe, this exquisite piece captures the essence of mid

Category

20th Century American Retro Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Gold Plate

18K White Gold Diamond Flower Brooch with Briolette Aquamarine & Citrine
18K White Gold Diamond Flower Brooch with Briolette Aquamarine & Citrine

18K White Gold Diamond Flower Brooch with Briolette Aquamarine & Citrine

Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY

A dazzling vintage floral brooch crafted in 18K white gold, featuring two vivid briolette-cut

Category

Vintage 1980s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Citrine, Aquamarine, White Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage Liberty 1.75 Carat Tourmaline and Diamond Yellow Gold Brooch
Vintage Liberty 1.75 Carat Tourmaline and Diamond Yellow Gold Brooch

Vintage Liberty 1.75 Carat Tourmaline and Diamond Yellow Gold Brooch

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

floral brooch has been crafted in 18k yellow gold. The vintage floriated spray brooch is ornamented with

Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1990 1.83 Carat Burmese Ruby and Yellow Gold Brooch
Vintage 1990 1.83 Carat Burmese Ruby and Yellow Gold Brooch

Vintage 1990 1.83 Carat Burmese Ruby and Yellow Gold Brooch

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

each stone. Condition This impressive vintage floral brooch is excellent quality, set with stunning

Category

1990s Burmese Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 8.25 Carat Diamond and Platinum Spray Brooch, Circa 1950
Vintage 8.25 Carat Diamond and Platinum Spray Brooch, Circa 1950

Vintage 8.25 Carat Diamond and Platinum Spray Brooch, Circa 1950

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

and showcases each stone. Condition This impressive vintage floral brooch is exceptional quality, set

Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Vintage French 2.89 Carat Diamond and Yellow Gold Flower Brooch, circa 1950
Vintage French 2.89 Carat Diamond and Yellow Gold Flower Brooch, circa 1950

Vintage French 2.89 Carat Diamond and Yellow Gold Flower Brooch, circa 1950

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

platinum set floral brooch; part of our diverse vintage jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This

Category

Vintage 1950s French Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Art Nouveau Floral Diamond Brooch
Vintage Art Nouveau Floral Diamond Brooch

Vintage Art Nouveau Floral Diamond Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Vintage Art Nouveau Floral Diamond Brooch. Weighing 24.8 grams, this exquisite piece features

Category

Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Vintage Gem Set Floral Pendant/Brooch
Vintage Gem Set Floral Pendant/Brooch

Vintage Gem Set Floral Pendant/Brooch

Located in London, GB

This is a lovely vintage gem set pendant/brooch. The pendant has been set with an array of round

Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Peridot, Ruby, Silver

KENZO Vintage Silver Tone Floral Brooch
KENZO Vintage Silver Tone Floral Brooch

KENZO Vintage Silver Tone Floral Brooch

By Kenzo

Located in Nice, FR

KENZO vintage silver tone floral brooch featuring a resin flower and blue glass cabochons

Category

20th Century French Brooches

CHRISTIAN LACROIX Vintage Jewelled Floral Brooch
CHRISTIAN LACROIX Vintage Jewelled Floral Brooch

CHRISTIAN LACROIX Vintage Jewelled Floral Brooch

By Christian Lacroix

Located in Nice, FR

CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage gold tone floral brooch embellished with multicolored crystals and

Category

20th Century French Brooches

Vintage Sterling Silver Dimensional Floral Spray Brooch
Vintage Sterling Silver Dimensional Floral Spray Brooch

Vintage Sterling Silver Dimensional Floral Spray Brooch

Located in Milford, DE

A beautifully crafted vintage brooch in solid sterling silver, this floral spray design combines

Category

Mid-20th Century Retro Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Vermeil, Sterling Silver

CHANEL Vintage Camellia Pearly Glass Floral Brooch
CHANEL Vintage Camellia Pearly Glass Floral Brooch

CHANEL Vintage Camellia Pearly Glass Floral Brooch

By Chanel

Located in Bellevue, WA

Beautiful vintage Chanel camellia pearly glass brooch 100% authentic Made in France 1997 Collection

Category

Early 20th Century Brooches

Vintage Pearl Floral Bouquet Brooch with Rhinestones
Vintage Pearl Floral Bouquet Brooch with Rhinestones

Vintage Pearl Floral Bouquet Brooch with Rhinestones

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Elevate your ensemble with this Pearl Floral Bouquet Brooch, featuring delicate pearls and

Category

Vintage 1960s Brooches

Vintage 14K Floral Cameo Round Brooch/Pendant
Vintage 14K Floral Cameo Round Brooch/Pendant

Vintage 14K Floral Cameo Round Brooch/Pendant

Located in beverly hills, CA

Dated from the 1940s, this beautiful 14k gold, hand carved shell cameo brooch features an exquisite

Category

Mid-20th Century Brooches

Vintage Attwood & Sawyer Floral Crystal Brooch 1980s
Vintage Attwood & Sawyer Floral Crystal Brooch 1980s

Vintage Attwood & Sawyer Floral Crystal Brooch 1980s

Located in Wilmslow, GB

A divine Vintage Attwood & Sawyer Floral Brooch. Reminiscent of the Mitchel Maer designs for Dior

Category

Vintage 1980s Brooches

Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Pearl Floral Bunch Brooch
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Pearl Floral Bunch Brooch

Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Pearl Floral Bunch Brooch

Located in New York, NY

This charming vintage brooch is crafted in warm 14k yellow gold and designed as a graceful floral

Category

Mid-20th Century Brooches

Materials

Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Opal Ruby Floral Bloom Gold Pin Brooch
Vintage Opal Ruby Floral Bloom Gold Pin Brooch

Vintage Opal Ruby Floral Bloom Gold Pin Brooch

Located in Mount Kisco, NY

Bursting with color, this lovely floral inspired vintage brooch boasts five iridescent opal

Category

Early 20th Century American Brooches

Materials

Opal, Ruby, Gold, 10k Gold

Vintage 14K Gold and Opal Cabochon Floral Brooch
Vintage 14K Gold and Opal Cabochon Floral Brooch

Vintage 14K Gold and Opal Cabochon Floral Brooch

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine vintage gold & opal brooch. In 14 karat yellow gold. Centered on a large oval cabochon

Category

Mid-20th Century Retro Brooches

Materials

Opal, 14k Gold

CHANEL Vintage Gold Floral CC Logo Brooch, 1997
CHANEL Vintage Gold Floral CC Logo Brooch, 1997

CHANEL Vintage Gold Floral CC Logo Brooch, 1997

By Chanel

Located in Bellevue, WA

DETAILS: Hallmark: CHANEL Made in France 1997 Collection Gold Plated The brooch is in good

Category

Early 20th Century Brooches

Materials

Gold

Vintage Coro Double En-tremblant Floral Brooch 1940s
Vintage Coro Double En-tremblant Floral Brooch 1940s

Vintage Coro Double En-tremblant Floral Brooch 1940s

By Coro

Located in Wilmslow, GB

A rare and exquisite Vintage Coro En-tremblant Floral Brooch. Most likely designed by Oscar F

Category

Vintage 1940s Brooches

Vintage Warner Day & Night Gold Plated Floral Brooch
Vintage Warner Day & Night Gold Plated Floral Brooch

Vintage Warner Day & Night Gold Plated Floral Brooch

By Warner

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This Vintage Warner Day & Night Gold Plated Floral Brooch is a beautiful and versatile piece of

Category

Late 20th Century Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Vintage Yellow Gold Multi Gemstone Floral Spray Brooch
Vintage Yellow Gold Multi Gemstone Floral Spray Brooch

Vintage Yellow Gold Multi Gemstone Floral Spray Brooch

Located in New York, NY

This exquisite piece is crafted in 9k gold, forming an elegant floral bouquet design. Adorning the

Category

Mid-20th Century Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Peridot, Quartz, Sapphire, Topaz, Tourmaline...

CHRISTIAN DIOR Vintage Jewelled Floral Heart Brooch, 1966
CHRISTIAN DIOR Vintage Jewelled Floral Heart Brooch, 1966

CHRISTIAN DIOR Vintage Jewelled Floral Heart Brooch, 1966

By Christian Dior

Located in Nice, FR

CHRISTIAN DIOR vintage gold tone floral heart brooch embellished with glass cabochons (some

Category

20th Century German Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Vintage Platinum and Palladium 2.35tcw Diamond Floral Bouquet Brooch
Vintage Platinum and Palladium 2.35tcw Diamond Floral Bouquet Brooch

Vintage Platinum and Palladium 2.35tcw Diamond Floral Bouquet Brooch

Located in New York, NY

This vintage floral bouquet brooch is crafted in a refined blend of platinum and palladium, lending

Category

Mid-20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Palladium, Platinum

Vintage 1940s Blue Glass and Enamel Vintage Statement Floral Posy Brooch
Vintage 1940s Blue Glass and Enamel Vintage Statement Floral Posy Brooch

Vintage 1940s Blue Glass and Enamel Vintage Statement Floral Posy Brooch

Located in Skelmersdale, GB

This opulent and glamorous brooch features an elaborate floral design and was created in the 1940s

Category

Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Base Metal, Enamel

Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Opal Cluster Floral Brooch Pin
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Opal Cluster Floral Brooch Pin

Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Opal Cluster Floral Brooch Pin

Located in New York, NY

Beautiful vintage brooch crafted in solid 14K yellow gold, designed in an elegant radial floral

Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Trifari White Enamel Floral Brooch Gold Tone, 1960s
Vintage Trifari White Enamel Floral Brooch Gold Tone, 1960s

Vintage Trifari White Enamel Floral Brooch Gold Tone, 1960s

Located in Milford, DE

A striking vintage Trifari brooch showcasing the brand’s iconic mid-century elegance. This

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Retro Brooches

Materials

Gold-filled, Enamel

Vintage 1960s Diamond, Ruby, Enamel David Webb Floral Brooch
Vintage 1960s Diamond, Ruby, Enamel David Webb Floral Brooch

Vintage 1960s Diamond, Ruby, Enamel David Webb Floral Brooch

By David Webb

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Fabulous floral brooch by David Webb, circa 1960, from the vintage fine jewelry collection at

Category

Vintage 1960s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel

Vintage 14K Gold Mikimoto Akoya Pearl Floral Bouquet Brooch
Vintage 14K Gold Mikimoto Akoya Pearl Floral Bouquet Brooch

Vintage 14K Gold Mikimoto Akoya Pearl Floral Bouquet Brooch

By Mikimoto

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage Mikimoto Cultured Pearl Bouquet Brooch This elegant vintage bouquet brooch from the

Category

Vintage 1970s Japanese Brooches

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Pearl, 14k Gold

Vintage 1950s 23.00 Carat Diamond Floral Burst Brooch
Vintage 1950s 23.00 Carat Diamond Floral Burst Brooch

Vintage 1950s 23.00 Carat Diamond Floral Burst Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Finely crafted in platinum with Round Brilliant, Marquise, and Baguette cut Diamonds weighing a total of approximately 23.00 carats. Circa 1950s 2 1/4 x 1 3/4 inches

Category

Vintage 1950s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Trifari Golden Floral Motif Pin Brooch, Vintage 1900s
Trifari Golden Floral Motif Pin Brooch, Vintage 1900s

Trifari Golden Floral Motif Pin Brooch, Vintage 1900s

By Trifari

Located in Milford, DE

Vintage Trifari pin, featuring a golden, abstract, floral-inspired motif in the traditional Trifari

Category

20th Century American Retro Brooches

Materials

Gold-filled

Vintage Sterling Silver Hand-Wrought Floral Brooch, 1940s–1950s
Vintage Sterling Silver Hand-Wrought Floral Brooch, 1940s–1950s

Vintage Sterling Silver Hand-Wrought Floral Brooch, 1940s–1950s

Located in Milford, DE

This exquisite mid-century sterling silver brooch is a beautifully hand-wrought piece dating to the

Category

Mid-20th Century Retro Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

Vintage Mikimoto 14K Gold & Akoya Pearl Floral Bouquet Brooch
Vintage Mikimoto 14K Gold & Akoya Pearl Floral Bouquet Brooch

Vintage Mikimoto 14K Gold & Akoya Pearl Floral Bouquet Brooch

By Mikimoto

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine signed vintage Japanese yellow gold and cultured pearl brooch. By Mikimoto. In 14 karat

Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold

Vintage Cartier 1960s Sapphire Floral Brooch in Yellow Gold
Vintage Cartier 1960s Sapphire Floral Brooch in Yellow Gold

Vintage Cartier 1960s Sapphire Floral Brooch in Yellow Gold

By Cartier

Located in London, England

A beautiful vintage Cartier sapphire and diamond floral brooch set in 18k yellow gold, circa 1960s

Category

Mid-20th Century Brooches

Materials

Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 12K Yellow Gold Carnelian Carved Floral Brooch Pin
Vintage 12K Yellow Gold Carnelian Carved Floral Brooch Pin

Vintage 12K Yellow Gold Carnelian Carved Floral Brooch Pin

Located in New York, NY

This elegant brooch showcases a beautifully carved carnelian stone in a rich orange hue. The

Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Carnelian, Gold, Yellow Gold

Buccellati Vintage Emerald Sapphire Yellow Gold Floral Pin Brooch
Buccellati Vintage Emerald Sapphire Yellow Gold Floral Pin Brooch

Buccellati Vintage Emerald Sapphire Yellow Gold Floral Pin Brooch

By Buccellati

Located in Miami, FL

measuring 45 mm x 40 mm. This early vintage pin brooch depicts a pair of flowers on stem with two

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Brooches

Materials

Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bulgari Vintage Bring Back the Brooch 34 Carat Pave Diamond Gold Floral Brooch
Bulgari Vintage Bring Back the Brooch 34 Carat Pave Diamond Gold Floral Brooch

Bulgari Vintage Bring Back the Brooch 34 Carat Pave Diamond Gold Floral Brooch

By Bulgari

Located in Feasterville, PA

Vintage diamond brooch boasting 34 carats of the finest round brilliant cut diamonds set in 18k yellow

Category

Vintage 1960s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bulgari Vintage Bring Back The Brooch 34 Carat Pave Diamond Gold Floral Brooch
Bulgari Vintage Bring Back The Brooch 34 Carat Pave Diamond Gold Floral Brooch

Bulgari Vintage Bring Back The Brooch 34 Carat Pave Diamond Gold Floral Brooch

By Bulgari

Located in Feasterville, PA

Vintage diamond brooch boasting 34 carats of the finest round brilliant cut diamonds set in 18k yellow

Category

Vintage 1960s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Floral Motif Diamond Platinum Lapel Pin Brooch Pendant
Vintage Floral Motif Diamond Platinum Lapel Pin Brooch Pendant

Vintage Floral Motif Diamond Platinum Lapel Pin Brooch Pendant

Located in Miami, FL

This meticulously crafted and versatile lapel brooch and pendant simulates an enchanting flower

Category

Vintage 1960s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Vintage 14k White Gold 1.8tcw Diamond and Pearl Floral Brooch
Vintage 14k White Gold 1.8tcw Diamond and Pearl Floral Brooch

Vintage 14k White Gold 1.8tcw Diamond and Pearl Floral Brooch

Located in New York, NY

This vintage brooch is crafted in 14k white gold and designed as an elegant floral bunch. Each

Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

14k Gold Natural Peridot and Pearl Floral Vintage Style Brooch
14k Gold Natural Peridot and Pearl Floral Vintage Style Brooch

14k Gold Natural Peridot and Pearl Floral Vintage Style Brooch

Located in Bangkok, TH

This brooch features genuine peridot stones and luminous pearls arranged in a delicate floral

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Peridot, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Floral Diamond and Ruby Brooch
Floral Diamond and Ruby Brooch

Floral Diamond and Ruby Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Floral Diamond and Ruby Brooch in Platinum This platinum floral brooch showcases an exquisite

Category

20th Century Unknown Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Boucheron vintage 18kt white gold diamond floral brooch, Circa 1950s
Boucheron vintage 18kt white gold diamond floral brooch, Circa 1950s

Boucheron vintage 18kt white gold diamond floral brooch, Circa 1950s

By Boucheron

Located in Braintree, GB

A striking vintage brooch by Boucheron, crafted in 18kt white gold and designed as a stylised

Category

Vintage 1950s European Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Vintage 1950’s 18K Floral Carved Coral Diamond Ruby Brooch
Vintage 1950’s 18K Floral Carved Coral Diamond Ruby Brooch

Vintage 1950’s 18K Floral Carved Coral Diamond Ruby Brooch

Located in Winter Springs, FL

A beautifully crafted vintage brooch circa 1950’s done in textured 18K yellow gold set with

Category

Vintage 1950s Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

14K Gold Floral Bouquet Vintage Brooch with Diamonds, Pink Sapphire & Amethyst
14K Gold Floral Bouquet Vintage Brooch with Diamonds, Pink Sapphire & Amethyst

14K Gold Floral Bouquet Vintage Brooch with Diamonds, Pink Sapphire & Amethyst

Located in New York, NY

Elegant vintage brooch crafted in solid 14K yellow gold, designed as a floral bouquet motif. Weight

Category

20th Century Modern Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Vintage Floral Brooch For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact vintage floral brooch you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold — can elevate any look. You can easily find a 123 antique edition and 5 modern creations to choose from as well. Finding the perfect vintage floral brooch may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 19th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. Creating a vintage floral brooch has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Christian Dior, Tiffany & Co. and Christian Lacroix are consistently popular. A vintage floral brooch can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 29 Diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also bead cut and brilliant cut cut versions available here, too. If you’re browsing our inventory for a vintage floral brooch, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a Vintage Floral Brooch?

The price for a vintage floral brooch starts at $120 and tops out at $60,000 with these brooches, on average, selling for $1,183.

Finding the Right Brooches for You

Vintage brooches, which refer to decorative jewelry traditionally pinned to garments and used to fasten pieces of clothing together where needed, have seen increasing popularity in recent years.

While jewelry trends come and go, brooches are indeed back on the radar thanks to fashion houses like GucciVersaceDior and Saint Laurent, all of which feature fun pinnable designs in their current collections. Whether a dazzlingly naturalistic Art Nouveau dragonfly, a whimsical David Webb animal, a gem-studded bloom or a streamlined abstract design, these jewels add color and sparkle to your look and a spring to your step. 

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. Chanel, of course, has never abandoned this style, producing gorgeously baroque CC examples since the 1980s.

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 for sale on 1stDibs, including gold brooches, sapphire brooches and more.

Questions About Vintage Floral Brooch
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    To 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, 2024
    To 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.