Vintage Grasshopper Brooch
1940s American Retro Vintage Grasshopper Brooch
Rhodium, Base Metal
1960s American Vintage Grasshopper Brooch
Gilt Metal
1940s European Retro Vintage Grasshopper Brooch
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Vintage Grasshopper Brooch
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Vintage Grasshopper Brooch
Gold Plate
1970s Spanish Vintage Grasshopper Brooch
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1870s American Victorian Vintage Grasshopper Brooch
Vermeil, Silver
1860s British Victorian Vintage Grasshopper Brooch
Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Grasshopper Brooch
1950s American Etruscan Revival Vintage Grasshopper Brooch
Gold Plate, Brass, Gilt Metal
1950s American Vintage Grasshopper Brooch
Gilt Metal
Late 19th Century English Victorian Vintage Grasshopper Brooch
15k Gold
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Grasshopper Brooch
Gilt Metal
1950s French Vintage Grasshopper Brooch
20th Century American Modern Vintage Grasshopper Brooch
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1950s Unknown Retro Vintage Grasshopper Brooch
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1950s French Rococo Vintage Grasshopper Brooch
Rhodium, Silver Plate, Brass
20th Century French Vintage Grasshopper Brooch
Enamel, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Central American Belle Époque Vintage Grasshopper Brooch
Gold Plate
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Late 20th Century American Vintage Grasshopper Brooch
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century American Vintage Grasshopper Brooch
Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold
20th Century Vintage Grasshopper Brooch
18k Gold
1990s Vintage Grasshopper Brooch
1960s American Vintage Grasshopper Brooch
Emerald, 18k Gold
20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Grasshopper Brooch
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Vintage Grasshopper Brooch
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Late 20th Century French Art Nouveau Vintage Grasshopper Brooch
Pearl, Silver, Enamel
1970s Unknown Vintage Grasshopper Brooch
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s American Vintage Grasshopper Brooch
Emerald, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Vintage Grasshopper Brooch
White Diamond, Ruby, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Vintage Grasshopper Brooch
Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Unknown Vintage Grasshopper Brooch
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century American Vintage Grasshopper Brooch
1990s American Vintage Grasshopper Brooch
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
1950s Italian Contemporary Vintage Grasshopper Brooch
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
1940s Mexican Vintage Grasshopper Brooch
Sterling Silver
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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