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Modernist Sterling Brooch By Ronald Pearson
Modernist Sterling Brooch By Ronald Pearson

Modernist Sterling Brooch By Ronald Pearson

Located in Saint Petersburg, FL

An unusual sterling brooch by Ronald Pearson ca' 1960's.

Category

1960s American Modernist Vintage Sterling Brooch

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Brooch with Aqua Rhinestone
Sterling Brooch with Aqua Rhinestone

Sterling Brooch with Aqua Rhinestone

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This brooch is composed of a gold hue sterling silver. Features an aqua colored center stone and

Category

20th Century American Vintage Sterling Brooch

Materials

Silver

Early Georg Jensen Bird Eating Berries Sterling Brooch Pin 53 Denmark 1933-1944
Early Georg Jensen Bird Eating Berries Sterling Brooch Pin 53 Denmark 1933-1944

Early Georg Jensen Bird Eating Berries Sterling Brooch Pin 53 Denmark 1933-1944

By Georg Jensen

Located in New York, NY

This is the large gorgeous early (1933-1944) Georg Jensen sterling silver pin brooch in the form of

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Vintage Sterling Brooch

Materials

Sterling Silver, Silver

LB offers Vintage Sterling Brooches Pearl Pendant Peacock Pearls Silver Necklace
LB offers Vintage Sterling Brooches Pearl Pendant Peacock Pearls Silver Necklace

LB offers Vintage Sterling Brooches Pearl Pendant Peacock Pearls Silver Necklace

By Lorraines' Bijoux

Located in Pittsburgh, PA

disc ( with floral bouquet sterling brooch ) Large Peacock freshwater Pearls and a vintage Sterling

Category

Mid-20th Century American Artisan Vintage Sterling Brooch

Materials

Oriental Pearl, Sterling Silver, Silver

Henry Steig Sterling Brooch - Classic 40's-50's Modernist
Henry Steig Sterling Brooch - Classic 40's-50's Modernist

Henry Steig Sterling Brooch - Classic 40's-50's Modernist

By Henry Steig

Located in Buffalo, NY

Collection Henry Steig Sterling Brooch - Classic 40's-50's, Dramatic Iconic Lapel Pin, Light Oxidation Circa

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sterling Brooch

Materials

Sterling Silver

"Love & Kisses" & "Forever" Sterling Silver Brooches
"Love & Kisses" & "Forever" Sterling Silver Brooches

"Love & Kisses" & "Forever" Sterling Silver Brooches

Located in New York, NY

This whimsical pair of "Love & Kisses" & "Forever" sterling brooches comes as a set. The "Love

Category

1980s Thai Artisan Vintage Sterling Brooch

Large Sterling with Mother of Pearl Accent Brooch
Large Sterling with Mother of Pearl Accent Brooch

Large Sterling with Mother of Pearl Accent Brooch

Located in New York, NY

This wonderful handmade large sterling brooch is accented with mother-of-pearl. This

Category

1970s Unknown Vintage Sterling Brooch

Georg Jensen Henning Koppel Enamel Brooch circa 1960
Georg Jensen Henning Koppel Enamel Brooch circa 1960

Georg Jensen Henning Koppel Enamel Brooch circa 1960

By Georg Jensen

Located in Toronto, ON

Georg Jensen Henning Koppel abstract sculptural enamel and sterling Brooch, Denmark, C.1960. The

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Vintage Sterling Brooch

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Marilyn Cooperman Gem Set Brooch
Marilyn Cooperman Gem Set Brooch

Marilyn Cooperman Gem Set Brooch

By Marilyn Cooperman

Located in New York, NY

Marilyn Cooperman Gem Set Brooch 18k yellow gold/sterling silver, The brooch contains various

Category

1980s Contemporary Vintage Sterling Brooch

Vintage Mexican Sterling & Copper Mixed Metals Bird Brooch with Azurite Inlay
Vintage Mexican Sterling & Copper Mixed Metals Bird Brooch with Azurite Inlay

Vintage Mexican Sterling & Copper Mixed Metals Bird Brooch with Azurite Inlay

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine vintage Mexican brooch or pin. In sterling silver. In the form of a bird with a circular

Category

20th Century Mexican Modern Vintage Sterling Brooch

Materials

Sterling Silver, Copper, Mixed Metal

Signed Sterling Gold Vermeil Floral Spray Brooch with Emerald Green Clear
Signed Sterling Gold Vermeil Floral Spray Brooch with Emerald Green Clear

Signed Sterling Gold Vermeil Floral Spray Brooch with Emerald Green Clear

Located in Milford, DE

Signed Sterling Gold Vermeil Floral Spray Brooch with Emerald Green and Clear Rhinestones This

Category

Mid-20th Century Retro Vintage Sterling Brooch

Materials

Gold-filled, Sterling Silver, Vermeil

Sigfredo Pineda Sigi Mid Century Sterling Brooch Pendent
Sigfredo Pineda Sigi Mid Century Sterling Brooch Pendent

Sigfredo Pineda Sigi Mid Century Sterling Brooch Pendent

By Sigi Pineda

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A well crafted sterling silver brooch pendent with amoeba shaped design having 8 silver balls of

Category

Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sterling Brooch

Materials

Sterling Silver

LB offers Vintage Bakelite Sterling Brooches Venetian Wedding Beads Necklace
LB offers Vintage Bakelite Sterling Brooches Venetian Wedding Beads Necklace

LB offers Vintage Bakelite Sterling Brooches Venetian Wedding Beads Necklace

By Lorraines' Bijoux

Located in Pittsburgh, PA

Lorraine’s Bijoux has on offer a Vintage Bakelite Buckle with two Vintage Sterling Silver

Category

Mid-20th Century American Art Nouveau Vintage Sterling Brooch

Materials

Onyx, Sterling Silver

LB offers Vintage Sterling Brooches pendant with Turquoise Agates necklace
LB offers Vintage Sterling Brooches pendant with Turquoise Agates necklace

LB offers Vintage Sterling Brooches pendant with Turquoise Agates necklace

By Lorraines' Bijoux

Located in Pittsburgh, PA

Lorraine’s Bijoux offers a Stunning and Unique pendant necklace consisting of two vintage Sterling

Category

Mid-20th Century American Artisan Vintage Sterling Brooch

Materials

Agate, Labradorite, Marcasite, Onyx, Turquoise, Sterling Silver

LB offers Vintage Sterling brooches African beads Agates Wood Bone Necklace
LB offers Vintage Sterling brooches African beads Agates Wood Bone Necklace

LB offers Vintage Sterling brooches African beads Agates Wood Bone Necklace

By Lorraines' Bijoux

Located in Pittsburgh, PA

Lorraine’s Bijoux has on offer a Vintage Wooden African disc with Vintage Sterling Silver brooches

Category

Late 20th Century Botswanan Artisan Vintage Sterling Brooch

Materials

Agate, Sterling Silver

Vintage Crown Trifari Art Deco Alfred Philippe Brooch 1940s
Vintage Crown Trifari Art Deco Alfred Philippe Brooch 1940s

Vintage Crown Trifari Art Deco Alfred Philippe Brooch 1940s

By Trifari

Located in Wilmslow, GB

A Vintage Crown Trifari sterling brooch designed by Alfred Philippe in the early 1940s. Featuring a

Category

1940s Vintage Sterling Brooch

Vintage crystal and sterling brooch with baroque pearls on offer from LB.
Vintage crystal and sterling brooch with baroque pearls on offer from LB.

Vintage crystal and sterling brooch with baroque pearls on offer from LB.

By Lorraines' Bijoux

Located in Pittsburgh, PA

Vintage 50’s pink crystal and sterling silver brooch is the centerpiece on a string of baroque

Category

Mid-20th Century American Art Nouveau Vintage Sterling Brooch

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, Sterling Silver

Mexican Sterling Gazelle Brooch
Mexican Sterling Gazelle Brooch

Mexican Sterling Gazelle Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Quality Mexican Sterling Gazelle Brooch from the 1940's. Unknown maker of high quality with Deco

Category

1940s Mexican Art Deco Vintage Sterling Brooch

Materials

Sterling Silver

Gilt Sterling Elephant Brooch
Gilt Sterling Elephant Brooch

Gilt Sterling Elephant Brooch

By Airoldi

Located in New York, NY

Gilt sterling elephant brooch with silver toned tusks. Blue paste eyes. Airoldi,Italy. 2" x 2

Category

1980s Italian Vintage Sterling Brooch

Materials

Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

Corocraft Sterling Vermeil Crest Brooch
Corocraft Sterling Vermeil Crest Brooch

Corocraft Sterling Vermeil Crest Brooch

By Coro

Located in New York, NY

Charming Corocraft Sterling Vermeil Crest Brooch from the 1940's. Heart shaped aqua paste with cabs

Category

1940s American Retro Vintage Sterling Brooch

Materials

Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Artisanal Surrealist Sterling Profile Brooch
Artisanal Surrealist Sterling Profile Brooch

Artisanal Surrealist Sterling Profile Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Artisanal Surrealist Sterling Profile Brooch from the 1980's. Large in scale and crafted of a

Category

1980s American Artisan Vintage Sterling Brooch

Materials

Sterling Silver

Retro Sterling Heraldic Crest Brooch
Retro Sterling Heraldic Crest Brooch

Retro Sterling Heraldic Crest Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Charming Heraldic Sterling Crest Brooch from the 1940's with cold enamel accents and pave crystals

Category

1940s American Retro Vintage Sterling Brooch

Materials

Sterling Silver

Retro Sterling Vermeil Flower Brooch
Retro Sterling Vermeil Flower Brooch

Retro Sterling Vermeil Flower Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Large Retro Sterling Vermeil Flower Brooch from the 1940's. Openwork petals with a central bud of

Category

1940s American Retro Vintage Sterling Brooch

Materials

Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Coro Sterling Retro Star Brooch
Coro Sterling Retro Star Brooch

Coro Sterling Retro Star Brooch

By Corocraft

Located in New York, NY

Charming Coro Sterling Retro Star Brooch from the 1940's. Sterling with rose gold vermeil set with

Category

1940s American Retro Vintage Sterling Brooch

Materials

Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Abstract Brooch
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Abstract Brooch

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Abstract Brooch

By Georg Jensen

Located in New York, NY

A sculptural mid-century modern sterling silver brooch by Georg Jensen, Denmark, design no. 321

Category

1960s Danish Modern Vintage Sterling Brooch

Materials

Sterling Silver

Rebajes Sterling Modernist Bird Brooch
Rebajes Sterling Modernist Bird Brooch

Rebajes Sterling Modernist Bird Brooch

By Rebajes

Located in New York, NY

Rebajes Sterling Modernist Bird Brooch made from a single sheet of sterling metal. The wing is cut

Category

1940s American Modernist Vintage Sterling Brooch

Materials

Sterling Silver

DeRosa Sterling Retro Bow Brooch
DeRosa Sterling Retro Bow Brooch

DeRosa Sterling Retro Bow Brooch

By Ralph DeRosa

Located in New York, NY

DeRosa Retro bow brooch of gold plated sterling silver, crystal rhinestone pave, with a large faux

Category

1940s American Retro Vintage Sterling Brooch

Materials

Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Gilt Metal

Mexican Sterling Vermeil Exotic Bird Brooch
Mexican Sterling Vermeil Exotic Bird Brooch

Mexican Sterling Vermeil Exotic Bird Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Charming Mexican Sterling Vermeil Exotic Bird Brooch from the 1940's. An abstract repousse bird

Category

1940s Mexican Art Deco Vintage Sterling Brooch

Materials

Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Corocraft Sterling Vermeil Pixie Brooch
Corocraft Sterling Vermeil Pixie Brooch

Corocraft Sterling Vermeil Pixie Brooch

By Coro

Located in New York, NY

Charming Corocraft Sterling Vermeil Pixie Brooch from the 1940's. Adorable pixie alien with

Category

1940s American Art Deco Vintage Sterling Brooch

Materials

Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Pennino Sterling Retro Bow Brooch
Pennino Sterling Retro Bow Brooch

Pennino Sterling Retro Bow Brooch

Located in New York, NY

lmpressively scaled, Pennino sterling vermeil rose gold and crystal diamante looping bow retro

Category

1940s American Retro Vintage Sterling Brooch

Materials

Gold Plate, Rhodium, Sterling Silver

Retro Gilt Sterling Poppy Brooch
Retro Gilt Sterling Poppy Brooch

Retro Gilt Sterling Poppy Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Large 1940's retro unfurling poppy brooch of gold washed sterling silver with faux blue zircon

Category

1940s American Retro Vintage Sterling Brooch

Materials

Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

Vintage Sterling Silver Marcasite Bow Brooch
Vintage Sterling Silver Marcasite Bow Brooch

Vintage Sterling Silver Marcasite Bow Brooch

Located in Milford, DE

Vintage Sterling Silver Marcasite Bow Brooch — Elegant Ribbon Design, Sparkling Hand-Set Marcasites

Category

20th Century American Art Deco Vintage Sterling Brooch

Materials

Marcasite, Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Belt Buckle Pin / Brooch
Sterling Silver Belt Buckle Pin / Brooch

Sterling Silver Belt Buckle Pin / Brooch

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Vintage sterling silver belt buckle pin/brooch. Beautiful etched lines and floral design, this pin

Category

20th Century Vintage Sterling Brooch

Materials

Sterling Silver

Esther Wertheimer Relay Sterling Silver Brooch
Esther Wertheimer Relay Sterling Silver Brooch

Esther Wertheimer Relay Sterling Silver Brooch

Located in Montreal, QC

Sterling silver brooch made by Canadian sculptor Esther Wertheimer, born 1926-2016. The brooch is

Category

Late 20th Century Canadian Vintage Sterling Brooch

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Victorian Violin Musicians Brooch
Sterling Silver Victorian Violin Musicians Brooch

Sterling Silver Victorian Violin Musicians Brooch

Located in Miami Beach, FL

Vintage sterling silver brooch featuring three violinists dressed in Victorian clothing. Marked

Category

20th Century Vintage Sterling Brooch

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Mazer Sterling Retro Moonstone Snowflake Brooch
Mazer Sterling Retro Moonstone Snowflake Brooch

Mazer Sterling Retro Moonstone Snowflake Brooch

By Mazer Bros

Located in New York, NY

Mazer Sterling Retro Moonstone Snowflake Brooch from the 1940's. Faux moonstone cabochons are set

Category

1940s American Retro Vintage Sterling Brooch

Materials

Sterling Silver

Grosse Sterling Vermeil Tiger's Eye Brooch
Grosse Sterling Vermeil Tiger's Eye Brooch

Grosse Sterling Vermeil Tiger's Eye Brooch

By Grosse

Located in New York, NY

Grosse Sterling Vermeil Tiger's Eye Brooch from the 1960's. Charming drop brooch with genuine

Category

1960s German Artisan Vintage Sterling Brooch

Materials

Tiger's Eye, Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Cat Brooch #24208
Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Cat Brooch #24208

Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Cat Brooch #24208

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Cat Brooch- This beautifully sculpted brooch by Tiffany & Co

Category

20th Century Contemporary Vintage Sterling Brooch

Materials

Sterling Silver

Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver Butterfly Brooch #23956
Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver Butterfly Brooch #23956

Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver Butterfly Brooch #23956

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver Butterfly Brooch This graceful and simplistic sterling silver

Category

20th Century Contemporary Vintage Sterling Brooch

Materials

Sterling Silver

Southwestern Sterling Inlay Feather Brooch Signed
Southwestern Sterling Inlay Feather Brooch Signed

Southwestern Sterling Inlay Feather Brooch Signed

Located in Webster, SD

This stunning southwestern brooch is sterling silver with turquoise, lapis lazuli, coral and spiny

Category

Late 20th Century American Native American Vintage Sterling Brooch

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling and Enamel Norwegian Orchid Brooch
Sterling and Enamel Norwegian Orchid Brooch

Sterling and Enamel Norwegian Orchid Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Sterling and Enamel Norwegian Orchid Brooch from the 1950's. Yellow enamel on a 3 dimesional orchid

Category

1950s Norwegian Vintage Sterling Brooch

Materials

Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Mikimoto Akoya Pearl Brooch Sterling Silver Estate
Mikimoto Akoya Pearl Brooch Sterling Silver Estate

Mikimoto Akoya Pearl Brooch Sterling Silver Estate

By Mikimoto

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Authentic Mikimoto Akoya Pearl Brooch Sterling Silver Estate M462 This elegant Authentic Mikimoto

Category

1990s Japanese Vintage Sterling Brooch

Materials

Pearl, Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Brooch in Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Brooch in Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Brooch in Sterling Silver

By Georg Jensen

Located in bronshoj, DK

Georg Jensen brooch in sterling silver. Design 20. Diameter: 4.5 cm. Stamped. In excellent

Category

20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Vintage Sterling Brooch

Materials

Sterling Silver

Tiffany & Co Goose Brooch Sterling Silver Estate
Tiffany & Co Goose Brooch Sterling Silver Estate

Tiffany & Co Goose Brooch Sterling Silver Estate

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Authentic Tiffany & Co Goose Brooch Sterling Silver Estate TIF896 TRUSTED SELLER SINCE 2002

Category

1990s American Vintage Sterling Brooch

Materials

Sterling Silver

Tiffany & Co Feather Brooch Sterling Silver Estate
Tiffany & Co Feather Brooch Sterling Silver Estate

Tiffany & Co Feather Brooch Sterling Silver Estate

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Authentic Tiffany & Co Feather Brooch Sterling Silver Estate TIF897 TRUSTED SELLER SINCE 2002

Category

1990s American Vintage Sterling Brooch

Materials

Sterling Silver

Retro Taylor Sterling Zodiac Watch Brooch
Retro Taylor Sterling Zodiac Watch Brooch

Retro Taylor Sterling Zodiac Watch Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Unusual and collectible Retro Taylor Sterling Zodiac Watch Brooch from the 1940's. A series of

Category

1940s American Art Deco Vintage Sterling Brooch

Materials

Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Corocraft Sterling Vermeil Bellflower Duette Brooch
Corocraft Sterling Vermeil Bellflower Duette Brooch

Corocraft Sterling Vermeil Bellflower Duette Brooch

By Corocraft

Located in New York, NY

Rare Corocraft Sterling Vermeil Bellflower Duette Brooch from the 1940's. Wonderful design with

Category

1940s American Retro Vintage Sterling Brooch

Materials

Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Vintage Boho Handmade Sterling Silver Modernist Brooch
Vintage Boho Handmade Sterling Silver Modernist Brooch

Vintage Boho Handmade Sterling Silver Modernist Brooch

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This Vintage Boho Handmade Sterling Silver Modernist Brooch is a striking example of artistic

Category

Late 20th Century Modernist Vintage Sterling Brooch

Materials

Sterling Silver

Mings Pearl Brooch in Sterling Silver
Mings Pearl Brooch in Sterling Silver

Mings Pearl Brooch in Sterling Silver

Located in Honolulu, HI

Brooch Specifications: Designer: Ming's Metal: Sterling Silver Brooch Measurements: 2" x 1.25

Category

Late 20th Century Hong Kong Modern Vintage Sterling Brooch

Materials

Pearl, Sterling Silver

Corocraft Sterling Enamel Clown Fish Brooch
Corocraft Sterling Enamel Clown Fish Brooch

Corocraft Sterling Enamel Clown Fish Brooch

By Corocraft

Located in New York, NY

Striking Corocraft Sterling Enamel Clown Fish Brooch set in pink gold plated sterling with enamel

Category

1940s American Retro Vintage Sterling Brooch

Materials

Vermeil, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Mexican Modernist Carnelian Sterling Silver Brooch
Mexican Modernist Carnelian Sterling Silver Brooch

Mexican Modernist Carnelian Sterling Silver Brooch

Located in Miami Beach, FL

Dramatic Modernistic Mexican Sterling Silver Brooch with a brass finish dangling a Carnellian ball

Category

20th Century Mexican Modernist Vintage Sterling Brooch

Materials

Carnelian, Sterling Silver

Corocraft Retro Sterling Silver Bow Brooch
Corocraft Retro Sterling Silver Bow Brooch

Corocraft Retro Sterling Silver Bow Brooch

By Corocraft

Located in New York, NY

Large Corocraft Retro sterling silver stylized bow knot and lily brooch. Gold washed in a bright

Category

1940s American Retro Vintage Sterling Brooch

Materials

Sterling Silver

Modernist Sterling Silver Amber Pin Brooch
Modernist Sterling Silver Amber Pin Brooch

Modernist Sterling Silver Amber Pin Brooch

Located in Wallkill, NY

Large bezel set Amber set in sterling silver. Hallmarked on the pin back. Measuring 1.75" w x 1.25

Category

1970s Vintage Sterling Brooch

Materials

Amber, Sterling Silver

Pennino Retro Ruby Sterling Silver Brooch
Pennino Retro Ruby Sterling Silver Brooch

Pennino Retro Ruby Sterling Silver Brooch

By Pennino Jewelry

Located in New York, NY

Wonderful Pennino Retro rose gold washed sterling silver, triple faux ruby floret and leaf cluster

Category

1940s American Retro Vintage Sterling Brooch

Materials

Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Vintage Sterling Silver Dimensional Floral Spray Brooch
Vintage Sterling Silver Dimensional Floral Spray Brooch

Vintage Sterling Silver Dimensional Floral Spray Brooch

Located in Milford, DE

A beautifully crafted vintage brooch in solid sterling silver, this floral spray design combines

Category

Mid-20th Century Retro Vintage Sterling Brooch

Materials

Crystal, Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Nettie Rosenstein Sterling Silver Key Brooch
Nettie Rosenstein Sterling Silver Key Brooch

Nettie Rosenstein Sterling Silver Key Brooch

By Nettie Rosenstein

Located in New York, NY

Nettie Rosenstein key brooch circa 1940s of rose gold plated sterling silver, decorated with a

Category

1940s American Retro Vintage Sterling Brooch

Materials

Gold Plate, Rose Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Silver, Gilt Metal

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Vintage Sterling Brooch For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact vintage sterling brooch you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Silver, Sterling Silver and Gold. Making the right choice when shopping for a vintage sterling brooch may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 20th Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. Finding an appealing vintage sterling brooch — no matter the origin — is easy, but Trifari, Coro and Georg Jensen each produced a popular version that is worth a look. While most can agree that any vintage sterling brooch from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a Crystal version from the 8 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also baguette cut cut and ball cut cut versions available here, too. When shopping for a vintage sterling brooch, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Vintage Sterling Brooch?

On average, a vintage sterling brooch at 1stDibs sells for $341, while they’re typically $65 on the low end and $1,250 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Finding the Right Brooches for You

Vintage brooches, which refer to decorative jewelry traditionally pinned to garments and used to fasten pieces of clothing together where needed, have seen increasing popularity in recent years.

While jewelry trends come and go, brooches are indeed back on the radar thanks to fashion houses like GucciVersaceDior and Saint Laurent, all of which feature fun pinnable designs in their current collections. Whether a dazzlingly naturalistic Art Nouveau dragonfly, a whimsical David Webb animal, a gem-studded bloom or a streamlined abstract design, these jewels add color and sparkle to your look and a spring to your step. 

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. Chanel, of course, has never abandoned this style, producing gorgeously baroque CC examples since the 1980s.

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 for sale on 1stDibs, including gold brooches, sapphire brooches and more.

Questions About Vintage Sterling Brooch
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    To 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 ExpertAugust 20, 2024
    To identify vintage brooches, look for the maker's marks. You can usually find them on the backs of brooches. Take a photo of the marking on your brooch, and then conduct a reverse image search to learn who the maker is. If you're unsuccessful, research the marks using trusted online resources or consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer. Shop a diverse assortment of vintage brooches on 1stDibs.