Vintage Wire Brooch
Vintage 1960s Brooches
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
20th Century Brooches
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Brooches
Silver
Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1980s French Brooches
Vintage 1920s Unknown Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Brooches
20th Century American Retro Brooches
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1780s Unknown Brooches
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s French Brooches
Rock Crystal, Gold Plate
Mid-20th Century American Artisan Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, 18k Gold
Vintage 1940s Swedish Brooches
Silver
Vintage 1960s French Romantic Brooches
Gold, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s Mexican Modernist Brooches
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Revival Brooches
Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold
20th Century Russian Brooches
Amber
Vintage 1960s French Retro Brooches
Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Onyx, White Gold
Vintage 1950s Brooches
Enamel, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Retro Brooches
Quartz, Ruby, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century English Brooches
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1940s American Baroque Brooches
Pearl, Gilt Metal
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Brooches
Gold, 15k Gold
Mid-20th Century Modern Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1830s British Victorian Brooches
Agate, 9k Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1950s French Modern Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1940s American Modern Brooches
Vintage 1940s Brooches
Vintage 1960s Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Retro Brooches
Crystal
Vintage 1930s French Byzantine Brooches
Amethyst, Pearl, Quartz, Gold, Gilt Metal, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1950s American Beaded Bracelets
Early 20th Century Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Victorian Necklace Enhancers
Vintage 1960s Danish Post-War Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Spanish Retro Clip-on Earrings
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Coral, Aquamarine, Sterling Silver, Silver, Yello...
Vintage 1960s Italian Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
20th Century French Brooches
Vintage 1950s French Brooches
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1940s American Brooches
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1940s French Brooches
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1940s French Brooches
Base Metal
Vintage 1950s American Brooches
Vintage 1950s American Brooches
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Brooches
Silver
Vintage 1980s American Brooches
Gilt Metal
Mid-20th Century French Retro Brooches
White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Gold, 18...
Vintage 1960s American Brooches
Vintage 1960s French Brooches
Vintage 1930s American Brooches
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Accessories
Vintage 1950s American Modern Brooches
Mid-20th Century Brooches
Vintage 1920s British Brooches
Pearl, 10k Gold
Late 20th Century American Retro Brooches
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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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