Vintage Warner Brooches
1960s American Modern Vintage Warner Brooches
Mixed Metal
1960s American Modern Vintage Warner Brooches
Mid-20th Century American Vintage Warner Brooches
Mid-20th Century American Modernist Vintage Warner Brooches
20th Century Unknown Retro Vintage Warner Brooches
Coral, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
1950s American Vintage Warner Brooches
Base Metal
20th Century Unknown Art Deco Vintage Warner Brooches
Ruby, Rhodocrosite, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Vintage Warner Brooches
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19th Century Unknown Victorian Vintage Warner Brooches
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold
1950s Unknown Artisan Vintage Warner Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
20th Century American Retro Vintage Warner Brooches
Crystal, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Art Deco Vintage Warner Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
1970s American Modern Vintage Warner Brooches
1960s Lebanese Vintage Warner Brooches
Diamond, Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Vintage Warner Brooches
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1960s French Retro Vintage Warner Brooches
Chrysophrase, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yel...
1980s French Early Victorian Vintage Warner Brooches
Gold Plate
1930s American Romantic Vintage Warner Brooches
Crystal
20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Warner Brooches
Amethyst, Quartz, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
1950s Unknown Retro Vintage Warner Brooches
20th Century French Vintage Warner Brooches
Gilt Metal
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Warner Brooches
Gilt Metal
1980s French Vintage Warner Brooches
20th Century American Art Deco Vintage Warner Brooches
Recent Sales
1970s American Vintage Warner Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire
1960s Surrealist Vintage Warner Brooches
Metal
1950s Vintage Warner Brooches
1950s American Modern Vintage Warner Brooches
Crystal
20th Century Italian Victorian Vintage Warner Brooches
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
1960s Surrealist Vintage Warner Brooches
1950s Vintage Warner Brooches
Base Metal
1960s American Vintage Warner Brooches
Base Metal
1950s Vintage Warner Brooches
Base Metal
1950s Vintage Warner Brooches
Base Metal
1950s American Post-War Vintage Warner Brooches
Base Metal
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Vintage Warner Brooches
20th Century Vintage Warner Brooches
1960s American Vintage Warner Brooches
1960s American Modern Vintage Warner Brooches
Gilt Metal
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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