Vintage Mushroom Brooch
1970s American Modern Vintage Mushroom Brooch
Diamond, Malachite, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Vintage Mushroom Brooch
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s German Art Nouveau Vintage Mushroom Brooch
Gold Plate
Late 20th Century Modernist Vintage Mushroom Brooch
Sterling Silver, Enamel
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1960s Vintage Mushroom Brooch
1990s Unknown Art Nouveau Vintage Mushroom Brooch
Gold Plate
20th Century French Modern Vintage Mushroom Brooch
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Vintage Mushroom Brooch
Diamond, Platinum
1980s American Vintage Mushroom Brooch
Gold Plate
2010s Art Deco Vintage Mushroom Brooch
1990s Italian Vintage Mushroom Brooch
1950s Vintage Mushroom Brooch
Sapphire, White Gold
20th Century Vintage Mushroom Brooch
Sterling Silver
1920s French Artisan Vintage Mushroom Brooch
Rhodium, Brass
1950s American Vintage Mushroom Brooch
Diamond, Platinum
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Vintage Mushroom Brooch
Crystal, Gilt Metal, Gold, Yellow Gold, Base Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Vintage Mushroom Brooch
1960s Norwegian Vintage Mushroom Brooch
Enamel, Sterling Silver
1960s French Vintage Mushroom Brooch
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Platinum
1960s Mexican Modernist Vintage Mushroom Brooch
Sterling Silver
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1960s Vintage Mushroom Brooch
1960s Italian Modern Vintage Mushroom Brooch
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
1950s Unknown Retro Vintage Mushroom Brooch
Pearl, Gilt Metal
1970s Contemporary Vintage Mushroom Brooch
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Contemporary Vintage Mushroom Brooch
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s American Modernist Vintage Mushroom Brooch
Amethyst, Coral, Sterling Silver
1950s American Modern Vintage Mushroom Brooch
Late 20th Century Unknown Vintage Mushroom Brooch
Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s American Vintage Mushroom Brooch
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
1960s French Vintage Mushroom Brooch
Ruby, 18k Gold
1960s Italian Vintage Mushroom Brooch
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1960s American Modernist Vintage Mushroom Brooch
1980s German Art Nouveau Vintage Mushroom Brooch
Gold Plate
Mid-20th Century American Vintage Mushroom Brooch
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold
1970s Vintage Mushroom Brooch
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
20th Century French Vintage Mushroom Brooch
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century American Vintage Mushroom Brooch
14k Gold
1940s American Vintage Mushroom Brooch
18k Gold
1960s American Vintage Mushroom Brooch
1940s American Vintage Mushroom Brooch
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century American Vintage Mushroom Brooch
Sterling Silver
20th Century Italian Vintage Mushroom Brooch
18k Gold, Enamel
1960s American Vintage Mushroom Brooch
Late 20th Century American Vintage Mushroom Brooch
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
1940s American Art Nouveau Vintage Mushroom Brooch
Diamond, 18k Gold
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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