Vintage Silver Brooches
1960s Modernist Vintage Silver Brooches
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20th Century Vintage Silver Brooches
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Late 20th Century Modernist Vintage Silver Brooches
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Mid-20th Century Egyptian Vintage Silver Brooches
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1930s Danish Vintage Silver Brooches
Sterling Silver
20th Century Mexican Modernist Vintage Silver Brooches
Carnelian, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Canadian Vintage Silver Brooches
Sterling Silver
20th Century Vintage Silver Brooches
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, Silver
1970s French Retro Vintage Silver Brooches
Silver, Sterling Silver
1940s Swedish Modernist Vintage Silver Brooches
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1970s Danish Artisan Vintage Silver Brooches
1970s Modernist Vintage Silver Brooches
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1960s Swedish Modernist Vintage Silver Brooches
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20th Century Unknown Vintage Silver Brooches
Sterling Silver
1970s Mexican Native American Vintage Silver Brooches
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
1960s Finnish Modernist Vintage Silver Brooches
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20th Century Vintage Silver Brooches
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1960s Finnish Modernist Vintage Silver Brooches
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1960s Finnish Modernist Vintage Silver Brooches
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20th Century Vintage Silver Brooches
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20th Century Vintage Silver Brooches
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20th Century Vintage Silver Brooches
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20th Century Vintage Silver Brooches
Silver
1970s Mexican Vintage Silver Brooches
Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Onyx, Sterling Silver
1990s Swedish Vintage Silver Brooches
Silver
1970s Finnish Modernist Vintage Silver Brooches
Amethyst, Silver
1940s British Vintage Silver Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Rose Gold, Silver
1960s Norwegian Modernist Vintage Silver Brooches
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20th Century Danish Art Deco Vintage Silver Brooches
Sterling Silver
1950s Italian Artisan Vintage Silver Brooches
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1940s Swedish Vintage Silver Brooches
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Late 20th Century Modernist Vintage Silver Brooches
Sterling Silver, Enamel
20th Century Mexican Vintage Silver Brooches
Sterling Silver
1950s Norwegian Modernist Vintage Silver Brooches
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century American Vintage Silver Brooches
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century American Vintage Silver Brooches
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Mexican Modernist Vintage Silver Brooches
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Canadian Retro Vintage Silver Brooches
Sterling Silver
1940s Swedish Vintage Silver Brooches
Rock Crystal, Silver
20th Century Finnish Modernist Vintage Silver Brooches
Sterling Silver
20th Century Mexican Vintage Silver Brooches
Silver
20th Century Japanese Modern Vintage Silver Brooches
Cultured Pearl, Sterling Silver
1940s American Retro Vintage Silver Brooches
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century American Vintage Silver Brooches
Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Mexican Vintage Silver Brooches
Silver, Sterling Silver
1960s Finnish Modern Vintage Silver Brooches
Silver
1940s Finnish Post-War Vintage Silver Brooches
Silver
20th Century French Vintage Silver Brooches
Diamond, Platinum, Silver
Mid-20th Century Mexican Vintage Silver Brooches
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Vintage Silver Brooches
Silver
1940s American Retro Vintage Silver Brooches
Vermeil, Sterling Silver
1980s Thai Artisan Vintage Silver Brooches
1950s German Post-War Vintage Silver Brooches
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20th Century Vintage Silver Brooches
Silver
Late 20th Century Modernist Vintage Silver Brooches
Silver
Late 20th Century Vintage Silver Brooches
Crystal, Sterling Silver, Silver
1950s American Modern Vintage Silver Brooches
Crystal, Silver, Brass
Mid-20th Century Unknown Anglo-Indian Vintage Silver Brooches
Silver
1950s Modernist Vintage Silver Brooches
Rock Crystal, Silver, Sterling Silver
20th Century Mexican Modernist Vintage Silver Brooches
Sterling Silver, Silver
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Vintage Silver Brooches For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much are Vintage Silver 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024To tell if silver is vintage, locate the hallmarks that identify its maker. Then, use trusted online resources to determine when the maker was active and to look for pieces similar to yours to estimate when it was produced. Generally, silver made 20 to 99 years ago is vintage. Older pieces are antiques, while newer ones are contemporary. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer can help you identify vintage silver. Explore a wide range of silver wares on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022“Vintage” is a word used to generally describe items that were made before 1950. “Antique” is a term applied to anything made before 1900. If you have vintage silver, it was likely created between 1900 and 1950. Shop a collection of vintage and antique silver from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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