Vintage Scottish Brooch
Late 20th Century Scottish Vintage Scottish Brooch
Zircon, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Scottish Artisan Vintage Scottish Brooch
Citrine, Sterling Silver
20th Century Scottish Vintage Scottish Brooch
Agate, Citrine, Sterling Silver, Silver
20th Century Vintage Scottish Brooch
1960s Vintage Scottish Brooch
20th Century British Victorian Vintage Scottish Brooch
Agate, Silver
1980s Scottish Vintage Scottish Brooch
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s French Vintage Scottish Brooch
Gilt Metal, Brass, Bronze
1930s Vintage Scottish Brooch
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
1930s French George V Vintage Scottish Brooch
Diamond, Enamel, Gold, 18k Gold
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1930s Retro Vintage Scottish Brooch
Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Vintage Scottish Brooch
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s American Vintage Scottish Brooch
18k Gold
1960s Vintage Scottish Brooch
2010s French Artisan Vintage Scottish Brooch
1970s Vintage Scottish Brooch
1950s Unknown Vintage Scottish Brooch
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
1950s American Vintage Scottish Brooch
Diamond, Platinum
20th Century Vintage Scottish Brooch
1980s American Modern Vintage Scottish Brooch
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Vintage Scottish Brooch
Diamond, Platinum
1880s British Victorian Vintage Scottish Brooch
Diamond, Gold
Late 19th Century Vintage Scottish Brooch
Diamond, Gold, Silver
1970s French Vintage Scottish Brooch
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s American Baroque Vintage Scottish Brooch
1980s Vintage Scottish Brooch
Other, 24k Gold, Brass
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Late 20th Century Scottish Vintage Scottish Brooch
Agate, Sterling Silver
20th Century Scottish Vintage Scottish Brooch
Sterling Silver
1980s Modernist Vintage Scottish Brooch
Gold Plate
1940s Unknown Retro Vintage Scottish Brooch
14k Gold
20th Century Vintage Scottish Brooch
Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Vintage Scottish Brooch
1980s Unknown Retro Vintage Scottish Brooch
Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s British Late Victorian Vintage Scottish Brooch
9k Gold, Silver
1940s Retro Vintage Scottish Brooch
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s French Vintage Scottish Brooch
Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Unknown Vintage Scottish Brooch
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
1950s French Retro Vintage Scottish Brooch
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s French Vintage Scottish Brooch
Bronze, Gilt Metal
1980s Modernist Vintage Scottish Brooch
Sterling Silver
1960s English Vintage Scottish Brooch
Enamel, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s English Vintage Scottish Brooch
9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1960s Vintage Scottish Brooch
9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Mid-20th Century British Vintage Scottish Brooch
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s British Vintage Scottish Brooch
Diamond, Sapphire, 9k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Scottish Vintage Scottish Brooch
Citrine, Gold
1960s Scottish Medieval Vintage Scottish Brooch
Citrine, Sterling Silver
1940s Scottish Retro Vintage Scottish Brooch
Citrine, 15k Gold
Mid-20th Century Scottish Retro Vintage Scottish Brooch
Silver, Sterling Silver
1960s Scottish Modern Vintage Scottish Brooch
Agate, Silver
1960s Scottish Vintage Scottish Brooch
Sterling Silver
1960s Scottish Victorian Vintage Scottish Brooch
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Scottish Revival Vintage Scottish Brooch
Agate, Quartz, Silver, Sterling Silver
1960s American Vintage Scottish Brooch
Ruby, Vermeil
20th Century Vintage Scottish Brooch
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century American Retro Vintage Scottish Brooch
Sterling Silver
20th Century Vintage Scottish Brooch
Sterling Silver
1950s French Vintage Scottish Brooch
Gilt Metal
1930s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Scottish Brooch
9k Gold
20th Century Scottish Vintage Scottish Brooch
Sterling Silver
1950s French Byzantine Vintage Scottish Brooch
Gilt Metal, Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze
1950s French Vintage Scottish Brooch
Gilt Metal, Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze
1930s British Vintage Scottish Brooch
Citrine, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Unknown Vintage Scottish Brooch
Agate, Silver, Sterling Silver
1980s French Vintage Scottish Brooch
1940s Scottish Renaissance Revival Vintage Scottish Brooch
Emerald, Diamond
20th Century Scottish Modern Vintage Scottish Brooch
Natural Pearl, Platinum
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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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