Vintage Opal Brooches
20th Century European Artist Vintage Opal Brooches
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Vintage Opal Brooches
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Vintage Opal Brooches
20th Century Australian Retro Vintage Opal Brooches
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Vintage Opal Brooches
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s European Retro Vintage Opal Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Sapphire, 18k Gold
1950s American Modernist Vintage Opal Brooches
Opal, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Vintage Opal Brooches
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Opal Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1950s Vintage Opal Brooches
Opal, Ruby, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Scottish Vintage Opal Brooches
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Vintage Opal Brooches
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
20th Century Vintage Opal Brooches
Diamond, Opal
1970s American Egyptian Revival Vintage Opal Brooches
White Diamond, Opal
1960s Vintage Opal Brooches
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
1950s Unknown Vintage Opal Brooches
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Vintage Opal Brooches
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Late 20th Century Vintage Opal Brooches
Opal, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
1950s Modern Vintage Opal Brooches
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Vintage Opal Brooches
Diamond, Opal, Platinum
Late 20th Century Australian Vintage Opal Brooches
Opal, Emerald, Black Opal, Diamond, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Vintage Opal Brooches
Opal, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Unknown Vintage Opal Brooches
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Opal Brooches
Opal, Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Retro Vintage Opal Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
20th Century Vintage Opal Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Unknown Vintage Opal Brooches
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s Retro Vintage Opal Brooches
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Late Victorian Vintage Opal Brooches
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Late 20th Century Modern Vintage Opal Brooches
Opal, 18k Gold
20th Century Vintage Opal Brooches
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold
1940s Unknown Vintage Opal Brooches
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
1960s Unknown Vintage Opal Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Platinum
1960s Unknown Vintage Opal Brooches
Opal, Yellow Gold
1980s German Modern Vintage Opal Brooches
Diamond, Opal, White Gold
1960s Retro Vintage Opal Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
1960s Unknown Art Nouveau Vintage Opal Brooches
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
1980s American Vintage Opal Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Vintage Opal Brooches
Amethyst, Diamond, Opal, Tourmaline, Yellow Gold
1960s Unknown Vintage Opal Brooches
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Retro Vintage Opal Brooches
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Opal Brooches
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s American Modern Vintage Opal Brooches
Chalcedony, Garnet, Opal, Gold Plate
1980s Italian Retro Vintage Opal Brooches
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Vintage Opal Brooches
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
1960s Unknown Vintage Opal Brooches
Diamond, Opal, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Opal Brooches
Gold Plate, Brass, Gilt Metal
20th Century Edwardian Vintage Opal Brooches
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Vintage Opal Brooches
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1960s European Retro Vintage Opal Brooches
Jade, Opal, 14k Gold
1990s English Modernist Vintage Opal Brooches
Agate, Opal, Fire Agate, Fire Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Vintage Opal Brooches
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s British Retro Vintage Opal Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s American Retro Vintage Opal Brooches
Opal, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Vintage Opal Brooches
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Opal Brooches
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Opal, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
1990s British Contemporary Vintage Opal Brooches
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Italian Vintage Opal Brooches
1990s Unknown Retro Vintage Opal Brooches
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century English Modern Vintage Opal Brooches
Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold
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Vintage Opal Brooches For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much are Vintage Opal Brooches?
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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