Vintage Spider Brooch
1950s Mexican Modernist Vintage Spider Brooch
Sterling Silver
20th Century Russian Vintage Spider Brooch
Amber
1940s Vintage Spider Brooch
14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Vintage Spider Brooch
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Unknown Modern Vintage Spider Brooch
Enamel
1940s Unknown Victorian Vintage Spider Brooch
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver
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21st Century and Contemporary American Vintage Spider Brooch
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1890s Vintage Spider Brooch
Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Vintage Spider Brooch
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1930s European Vintage Spider Brooch
Amber, 9k Gold
19th Century Vintage Spider Brooch
Amber
Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Vintage Spider Brooch
18k Gold
1890s Vintage Spider Brooch
1990s Swiss Vintage Spider Brooch
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Spider Brooch
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1870s Vintage Spider Brooch
1920s Egyptian Revival Vintage Spider Brooch
Citrine, 14k Gold
1980s American Vintage Spider Brooch
Peridot, Sterling Silver
1890s European Vintage Spider Brooch
Mid-20th Century Italian Modernist Vintage Spider Brooch
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
1940s American Vintage Spider Brooch
14k Gold
1910s Vintage Spider Brooch
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1950s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Spider Brooch
Ruby, Zircon, Gold, 10k Gold
20th Century Unknown Vintage Spider Brooch
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Spider Brooch
Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Artisan Vintage Spider Brooch
Ruby, Emerald, Garnet, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Spider Brooch
Cultured Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Unknown Retro Vintage Spider Brooch
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1950s Modernist Vintage Spider Brooch
Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century French Contemporary Vintage Spider Brooch
20th Century Vintage Spider Brooch
Opal, Yellow Gold
1980s French Vintage Spider Brooch
Gilt Metal
Late 20th Century Vintage Spider Brooch
Enamel
Late 20th Century Vintage Spider Brooch
Enamel
1980s Vintage Spider Brooch
1980s Vintage Spider Brooch
1960s Hong Kong Artisan Vintage Spider Brooch
Jade, Pink Sapphire, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Vintage Spider Brooch
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Spider Brooch
Metal
Late 20th Century Belgian Modern Vintage Spider Brooch
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Vintage Spider Brooch
Base Metal
1980s American Vintage Spider Brooch
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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