Vintage Thistle Brooch
20th Century Vintage Thistle Brooch
1960s Unknown Vintage Thistle Brooch
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century American Vintage Thistle Brooch
Peridot, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century American Vintage Thistle Brooch
Emerald, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold
1960s Modern Vintage Thistle Brooch
Peridot, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Italian Vintage Thistle Brooch
18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Scottish Artisan Vintage Thistle Brooch
Citrine, Sterling Silver
1960s Italian Retro Vintage Thistle Brooch
18k Gold, Silver
1950s Unknown Vintage Thistle Brooch
South Sea Pearl, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Italian Modern Vintage Thistle Brooch
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s French Vintage Thistle Brooch
Emerald, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s French George V Vintage Thistle Brooch
Diamond, Enamel, Gold, 18k Gold
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20th Century British Victorian Vintage Thistle Brooch
Agate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary French Vintage Thistle Brooch
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold
1960s Unknown Modern Vintage Thistle Brooch
Kunzite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Vintage Thistle Brooch
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
1960s American Vintage Thistle Brooch
Emerald, 18k Gold
1960s Vintage Thistle Brooch
1950s Unknown Vintage Thistle Brooch
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
1970s Vintage Thistle Brooch
Late 20th Century French Vintage Thistle Brooch
Chrysophrase, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s American Artist Vintage Thistle Brooch
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Vintage Thistle Brooch
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1870s British Victorian Vintage Thistle Brooch
Agate, 14k Gold
Late 19th Century Scottish Victorian Vintage Thistle Brooch
Agate, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Vintage Thistle Brooch
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1970s French Vintage Thistle Brooch
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
1970s Vintage Thistle Brooch
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
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1970s American Vintage Thistle Brooch
Peridot, Ruby, 18k Gold
1970s American Vintage Thistle Brooch
1970s American Vintage Thistle Brooch
Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold
1970s Unknown Contemporary Vintage Thistle Brooch
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
1960s Italian Vintage Thistle Brooch
White Gold, 18k Gold
1970s Italian Vintage Thistle Brooch
18k Gold, Silver
20th Century Italian Vintage Thistle Brooch
Gold
1980s Italian Vintage Thistle Brooch
18k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver, Yellow Gold
1990s American Vintage Thistle Brooch
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Italian Vintage Thistle Brooch
Rose Gold, Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Vintage Thistle Brooch
18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Vintage Thistle Brooch
Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century British Vintage Thistle Brooch
Amethyst, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Tourmaline, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Vintage Thistle Brooch
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
20th Century Retro Vintage Thistle Brooch
Amethyst, Garnet, Platinum, 18k Gold
20th Century Scottish Vintage Thistle Brooch
Sterling Silver
1960s Italian Vintage Thistle Brooch
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
1950s British Late Victorian Vintage Thistle Brooch
9k Gold, Silver
1970s Italian Baroque Revival Vintage Thistle Brooch
18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Vintage Thistle Brooch
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
1960s Italian Vintage Thistle Brooch
18k Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Vintage Thistle Brooch
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
1960s English Vintage Thistle Brooch
Enamel, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s English Vintage Thistle Brooch
9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1960s Vintage Thistle Brooch
9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1960s Contemporary Vintage Thistle Brooch
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Vintage Thistle Brooch
Diamond, 14k Gold
1970s Italian Vintage Thistle Brooch
Rose Gold, Silver, 18k Gold
1980s Vintage Thistle Brooch
Silver, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s French Vintage Thistle Brooch
18k Gold
1980s Italian Contemporary Vintage Thistle Brooch
Gold
1970s Italian Vintage Thistle Brooch
20th Century Vintage Thistle Brooch
Sterling Silver
20th Century Vintage Thistle Brooch
Sterling Silver
20th Century French Modern Vintage Thistle Brooch
Peridot, Ruby, Gold, Platinum
1950s American Retro Vintage Thistle Brooch
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1980s Italian Vintage Thistle Brooch
18k Gold, Silver
1960s Scottish Vintage Thistle Brooch
Sterling Silver
1960s Scottish Victorian Vintage Thistle Brooch
Sterling Silver
1950s Vintage Thistle Brooch
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
Late 20th Century French Vintage Thistle Brooch
18k Gold
1960s Italian Vintage Thistle Brooch
18k Gold, Sterling Silver
20th Century Italian Contemporary Vintage Thistle Brooch
18k Gold
1960s American Vintage Thistle Brooch
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
20th Century Italian Vintage Thistle Brooch
Gold
20th Century Italian Vintage Thistle Brooch
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
20th Century Italian Vintage Thistle Brooch
18k Gold
1960s Vintage Thistle Brooch
Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold
20th Century Italian Vintage Thistle Brooch
Diamond, 18k Gold
1940s Italian Vintage Thistle Brooch
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Silver, Yellow Gold
1970s Italian Vintage Thistle Brooch
Sterling Silver, 18k Gold
1950s Italian Vintage Thistle Brooch
Diamond, Platinum
20th Century Italian Vintage Thistle Brooch
18k Gold
1960s Italian Vintage Thistle Brooch
18k Gold, Sterling Silver
1950s Italian Vintage Thistle Brooch
Diamond, Platinum
Late 20th Century Italian Vintage Thistle Brooch
18k Gold
1980s French Vintage Thistle Brooch
1960s American Modern Vintage Thistle Brooch
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage Thistle Brooch For Sale on 1stDibs
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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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