Vintage Glass Brooches
1930s European Edwardian Vintage Glass Brooches
Crystal, Bronze
20th Century American Art Deco Vintage Glass Brooches
1980s Italian Baroque Vintage Glass Brooches
1960s Vintage Glass Brooches
1960s Vintage Glass Brooches
1980s Italian Vintage Glass Brooches
1940s American Vintage Glass Brooches
Base Metal
20th Century Unknown Vintage Glass Brooches
20th Century Vintage Glass Brooches
Gold Plate
1940s American Vintage Glass Brooches
1950s American Vintage Glass Brooches
Gilt Metal
1970s French Baroque Vintage Glass Brooches
20th Century Vintage Glass Brooches
Diamond, White Gold
1960s French Vintage Glass Brooches
Base Metal
20th Century American Art Deco Vintage Glass Brooches
1950s French Vintage Glass Brooches
1950s American Vintage Glass Brooches
1950s French Anglo-Indian Vintage Glass Brooches
Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Gilt Metal
1980s American Vintage Glass Brooches
Citrine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Glass Brooches
Brass
1950s French Vintage Glass Brooches
1980s French Vintage Glass Brooches
1990s French Vintage Glass Brooches
Silver Plate
Late 20th Century French Vintage Glass Brooches
1950s American Vintage Glass Brooches
Gilt Metal
1950s American Vintage Glass Brooches
Gilt Metal
1930s Vintage Glass Brooches
1990s French Vintage Glass Brooches
1980s French Vintage Glass Brooches
Gilt Metal
1990s French Vintage Glass Brooches
Gilt Metal
1980s French Vintage Glass Brooches
Gilt Metal
20th Century Vintage Glass Brooches
1960s American Vintage Glass Brooches
1980s French Contemporary Vintage Glass Brooches
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Glass Brooches
Brass, Gilt Metal
1960s French Vintage Glass Brooches
Bronze
1980s Italian Vintage Glass Brooches
20th Century Vintage Glass Brooches
1980s French Vintage Glass Brooches
20th Century American Art Deco Vintage Glass Brooches
1990s French Vintage Glass Brooches
Gilt Metal
1990s French Vintage Glass Brooches
Gilt Metal
1960s French Vintage Glass Brooches
Gilt Metal
1960s French Vintage Glass Brooches
20th Century American Art Deco Vintage Glass Brooches
20th Century Unknown Vintage Glass Brooches
20th Century Unknown Vintage Glass Brooches
1940s Retro Vintage Glass Brooches
Gilt Metal
Late 20th Century French Vintage Glass Brooches
Gilt Metal
20th Century American Art Deco Vintage Glass Brooches
1960s French Vintage Glass Brooches
1960s British Modern Vintage Glass Brooches
1980s French Vintage Glass Brooches
Gilt Metal
1990s French Vintage Glass Brooches
Gilt Metal
1990s French Vintage Glass Brooches
Gilt Metal
1990s French Vintage Glass Brooches
Gilt Metal
1980s French Vintage Glass Brooches
1990s French Vintage Glass Brooches
Gilt Metal
1960s French Vintage Glass Brooches
Gilt Metal
1960s American Vintage Glass Brooches
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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.
- What is vintage slag glass?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Slag glass is pressed opaque glass that has colored streaks throughout. It was used in everything from lamp shades to decorative bowls. On 1stDibs, you can find a collection of authentic slag glass pieces from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2023To tell if vintage Cartier glasses are real, first look for the brand's logo on the outside of the arms. It should be spelled correctly and in the French luxury fashion house's iconic gold-toned italic font. Because some vintage pieces may lack serial numbers and other markings used to identify contemporary eyewear, you may wish to enlist the help of a licensed appraiser or knowledgeable dealer for assistance with authentication. Explore a selection of Cartier glasses on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The easiest way to tell if a bead is glass or plastic is to feel it. Glass beads will be cooler to the touch, whereas plastic beads will be closer to room temperature and warm up quickly in your hands. Another test you can perform is to listen to the sound. Glass has a distinctive ring since it’s harder whereas plastic is softer and has a duller sound. Shop a range of vintage glass bead pieces on 1stDibs.
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