Vintage Pewter Brooches
Late 20th Century American Vintage Pewter Brooches
1960s Danish Modern Vintage Pewter Brooches
1950s French Vintage Pewter Brooches
Gilt Metal
1960s Canadian Modernist Vintage Pewter Brooches
Pearl, Sterling Silver
1980s Italian Vintage Pewter Brooches
1950s American Vintage Pewter Brooches
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21st Century and Contemporary Polish Contemporary Vintage Pewter Brooches
Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Vintage Pewter Brooches
1990s Unknown Art Nouveau Vintage Pewter Brooches
Gold Plate
1960s American Vintage Pewter Brooches
1960s French Renaissance Vintage Pewter Brooches
Gilt Metal, Gold, Brass, Bronze, Enamel
1950s French Vintage Pewter Brooches
1980s American Modernist Vintage Pewter Brooches
Gold Plate
1950s French Vintage Pewter Brooches
Gilt Metal, Silver Plate
Late 20th Century American Modernist Vintage Pewter Brooches
Crystal, Gold Plate, Enamel
1950s French Vintage Pewter Brooches
Gilt Metal
1930s Vintage Pewter Brooches
20th Century Vintage Pewter Brooches
1960s French Vintage Pewter Brooches
Base Metal
1960s Mexican Modernist Vintage Pewter Brooches
Sterling Silver
1920s French Art Nouveau Vintage Pewter Brooches
1920s American Artisan Vintage Pewter Brooches
Crystal, Base Metal
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1980s American Vintage Pewter Brooches
1940s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Pewter Brooches
1990s French Vintage Pewter Brooches
Gold Plate
20th Century British Vintage Pewter Brooches
Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, 9k Gold
Mid-20th Century Canadian Modernist Vintage Pewter Brooches
1960s Danish Modern Vintage Pewter Brooches
20th Century Vintage Pewter Brooches
1950s Unknown Vintage Pewter Brooches
Base Metal
1930s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Pewter Brooches
Base Metal
Late 20th Century American Modern Vintage Pewter Brooches
Other
20th Century Vintage Pewter Brooches
1940s Vintage Pewter Brooches
20th Century American Art Nouveau Vintage Pewter Brooches
20th Century Modernist Vintage Pewter Brooches
Silver Plate
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.
- What is vintage pewter?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The difference between vintage and antique is age. Vintage is typically defined as anything between 50 and 100 years old, while antique items are more than 100 years old. Vintage pewter would be any pewter that is between 50 and 100 years old. Shop a collection of vintage pewter from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 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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