Vintage Brooches
1980s North American Vintage Brooches
1970s Japanese Artisan Vintage Brooches
Brass, Gold
20th Century Vintage Brooches
Silver
20th Century Vintage Brooches
Silver
20th Century Vintage Brooches
Silver
20th Century Vintage Brooches
Silver
20th Century Vintage Brooches
Silver
Mid-20th Century Vintage Brooches
Diamond
1950s Unknown Vintage Brooches
Turquoise, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
Late 20th Century Italian Retro Vintage Brooches
Other, Gold
1950s American Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
1980s Unknown Vintage Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
20th Century French Vintage Brooches
Emerald, 18k Gold
20th Century French Art Deco Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Citrine
1990s French Vintage Brooches
1970s French Vintage Brooches
1990s French Vintage Brooches
1980s French Vintage Brooches
1990s French Vintage Brooches
Late 20th Century Retro Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
1940s French Retro Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Ruby
1960s Italian Vintage Brooches
Ruby, 18k Gold
1960s Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
1940s Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century European Vintage Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
1960s Italian Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Vintage Brooches
1990s French Vintage Brooches
Gilt Metal
1980s French Vintage Brooches
Gilt Metal
1960s French Vintage Brooches
Gilt Metal
1970s French Vintage Brooches
1980s Vintage Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Gold
1960s American Modern Vintage Brooches
1960s Vintage Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
1960s Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s French Vintage Brooches
1960s Vintage Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1980s Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
1960s British Vintage Brooches
Gold Plate
1980s Vintage Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century European Vintage Brooches
18k Gold
1990s Vintage Brooches
1980s Unknown Vintage Brooches
Rubelite, Diamond, 14k Gold
1990s French Vintage Brooches
1950s French Vintage Brooches
1940s Vintage Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
20th Century French Vintage Brooches
Yellow Gold
1960s Vintage Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
1940s American Retro Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century Vintage Brooches
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Vintage Brooches
Yellow Gold
1980s Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
1950s Vintage Brooches
18k Gold
1990s Contemporary Vintage Brooches
Chalcedony, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Vintage Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Contemporary Vintage Brooches
Ruby, 14k Gold
1980s French Contemporary Vintage Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
20th Century French Vintage Brooches
Diamond, White Gold
Late 20th Century Danish Vintage Brooches
Diamond, Gold
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Vintage Brooches For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much are Vintage Brooches?
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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