Vintage Lady Brooch
Late 20th Century Italian Vintage Lady Brooch
Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
20th Century American Vintage Lady Brooch
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1940s Central American Modern Vintage Lady Brooch
Silver
1960s French Modernist Vintage Lady Brooch
Chrysophrase, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Vintage Lady Brooch
1950s American Art Nouveau Vintage Lady Brooch
1950s American Vintage Lady Brooch
Coral, Diamond, Sapphire, Gold
20th Century Vintage Lady Brooch
20th Century Chinese Vintage Lady Brooch
Silver
1970s Unknown Vintage Lady Brooch
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
20th Century Italian Baroque Vintage Lady Brooch
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Vintage Lady Brooch
1970s Italian Contemporary Vintage Lady Brooch
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel
1930s American Artisan Vintage Lady Brooch
Crystal, Base Metal
Mid-20th Century Thai Modern Vintage Lady Brooch
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Coral, Turquoise, 18k Gold
1980s Unknown Modern Vintage Lady Brooch
1950s European Contemporary Vintage Lady Brooch
Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold
1950s Retro Vintage Lady Brooch
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Contemporary Vintage Lady Brooch
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Lady Brooch
Base Metal, Enamel
1970s American Art Deco Vintage Lady Brooch
Opal
20th Century Vintage Lady Brooch
14k Gold
1970s American Art Deco Vintage Lady Brooch
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, 14k Gold
1940s American Modern Vintage Lady Brooch
Mixed Metal
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Lady Brooch
Base Metal, Enamel
1940s Vintage Lady Brooch
20th Century Italian Vintage Lady Brooch
14k Gold, Silver
1970s American Art Deco Vintage Lady Brooch
Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s American Art Deco Vintage Lady Brooch
Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Vintage Lady Brooch
Gold
Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Vintage Lady Brooch
Silver Plate
Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Vintage Lady Brooch
Silver Plate
20th Century Vintage Lady Brooch
Yellow Gold
20th Century Vintage Lady Brooch
White Gold
20th Century Vintage Lady Brooch
Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Vintage Lady Brooch
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Vintage Lady Brooch
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s European Medieval Vintage Lady Brooch
1970s American Art Deco Vintage Lady Brooch
Opal, Yellow Gold
1970s American Art Deco Vintage Lady Brooch
Opal, Yellow Gold
1970s American Art Deco Vintage Lady Brooch
Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Vintage Lady Brooch
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s American Art Deco Vintage Lady Brooch
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s American Art Deco Vintage Lady Brooch
Black Opal, Platinum
20th Century Vintage Lady Brooch
Yellow Gold
20th Century Vintage Lady Brooch
Yellow Gold
20th Century Vintage Lady Brooch
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Vintage Lady Brooch
Yellow Gold
20th Century Vintage Lady Brooch
Yellow Gold
20th Century Vintage Lady Brooch
Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Vintage Lady Brooch
Yellow Gold
20th Century Vintage Lady Brooch
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Vintage Lady Brooch
Yellow Gold
1970s Unknown Retro Vintage Lady Brooch
Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Vintage Lady Brooch
White Gold
20th Century Vintage Lady Brooch
10k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Vintage Lady Brooch
Yellow Gold
20th Century Vintage Lady Brooch
Yellow Gold
20th Century Vintage Lady Brooch
Yellow Gold
20th Century Vintage Lady Brooch
Yellow Gold
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Vintage Lady Brooch For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Vintage Lady Brooch?
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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