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David Andersen Norway Sterling Silver Leaf Pin/Brooch #14188
By David Andersen
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage sterling silver leaf pin/brooch by David Andersen Norway. This long and narrow sterling
Category

20th Century Vintage Sterling Brooch

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Gilt Vogue Amythest Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Attractive gilt silver brooch of wired hexagonal amythest pastes by Vogue N.Y. circa 1940s
Category

1940s American Vintage Sterling Brooch

Materials

Gold Plate

James Frappe Sterling Silver Turquoise American Modernist Brooch
By James Frappe
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Sterling silver brooch with inlay of turquoise and wood created by James Frappe of Pittsburgh
Category

1960s American Modernist Vintage Sterling Brooch

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Carl Poul Petersen Sterling Silver Deer Pin/Brooch #14184
By Carl Poul Petersen
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage sterling silver deer pin/brooch by Carl Poul Petersen. Danish born Carl Poul Petersen
Category

20th Century Vintage Sterling Brooch

Materials

Sterling Silver

Rare Hurst Kingsbury Garnet Sterling Silver Surrealist Brooch
Located in Palm Springs, CA
An early, rare multi-layered sterling and garnet brooch designed by Joan Hurst and Jill Kingsbury
Category

1940s American Modernist Vintage Sterling Brooch

Materials

Garnet, Sterling Silver

Carol Felley Sterling Silver Wolf Brooch Pin 1990s
By Carol Felley
Located in Wallkill, NY
because her designs are so amazing. This sterling silver Wolf brooch is stunning. 3-D Figurative Wolf
Category

1990s American Vintage Sterling Brooch

Materials

Sterling Silver

Trifari Sterling Alfred Philippe Riviera "Flower Seller" Brooch
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Retro Trifari Sterling Flower Seller brooch designed by Alfred Philippe. Charming subject matter
Category

1940s American Retro Vintage Sterling Brooch

Materials

Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

CHRISTIAN LACROIX Vintage Jewelled Sterling Silver Cross Brooch Pendant
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage sterling silver cross brooch/pendant featuring semi-precisous stones and
Category

20th Century French Vintage Sterling Brooch

Materials

Sterling Silver

B. Sterling Silver Hand Made Double Heart Wing Brooch #21476
Located in Washington Depot, CT
B. Sterling Silver Double Heart Wing Brooch - This unique brooch by B. features two mirrored heart
Category

20th Century Vintage Sterling Brooch

Materials

Sterling Silver

Los Castillo Taxco Mexico Sterling Silver Bird Brooch/Pin #22606
By Los Castillo
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Los Castillo Taxco Mexico Sterling Silver Bird brooch/pin - This vintage Los Castillo sterling
Category

20th Century Contemporary Vintage Sterling Brooch

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage Mikal-Jon Bayanihan Sterling Silver Modernist Pin/Brooch
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage Mikal-Jon Bayanihan Sterling Silver Modernist Pin/Brooch This is an amazing Vintage Mikal
Category

20th Century Vintage Sterling Brooch

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antonio Pineda Sterling Silver Leaf Brooch and Earring Set
By Antoñio Pineda
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Vintage Antonio Pineda RARE Sterling Silver Mid-Century Modern Brooch. Design references a leaf
Category

Mid-20th Century Mexican Artisan Vintage Sterling Brooch

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Robert Lee Morris Sterling Silver Colossal Spiral Brooch
By Robert Lee Morris
Located in New York, NY
Created for a Donna Karan fall collection 1987, this large and impressive brooch is iconic for
Category

1980s American Modern Vintage Sterling Brooch

Materials

Sterling Silver

Elegant Flight. A Rock Crystal Sterling Silver Brooch
Located in Stamford, CT
sterling silver combination is clean, pure and airy. There is a feeling of movement here; one of flight
Category

1950s Modernist Vintage Sterling Brooch

Materials

Rock Crystal, Silver, Sterling Silver

Margot de Taxco Sterling Silver Crown Brooch and Earrings
By Margot De Taxco
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Margot de Taxco sterling silver crown brooch and earring set. The crown has a beautiful flowing
Category

Mid-20th Century Mexican Artisan Vintage Sterling Brooch

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

1940s William Spratling Amethyst Sterling Silver Pin Brooch
By William Spratling
Located in Wallkill, NY
Stunning 1940s Spratling Brooch. Large Amethyst Center Cabochon. Hallmarked on the back dating this
Category

1940s Mexican Vintage Sterling Brooch

Materials

Amethyst, Sterling Silver

Marcin Zaremski Modernist Poland Oxidized Sterling Silver Brooch Pin
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Marcin Zaremski Modernist Poland Oxidized Sterling Silver Brooch Pin This is a fine Modernist
Category

20th Century Unknown Vintage Sterling Brooch

Materials

Sterling Silver

Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Brooch Pin Sterling Silver 6.37 mm
By Mikimoto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Authentic Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Brooch Pin Sterling Silver 6.37 mm M427 This elegant
Category

1990s Japanese Vintage Sterling Brooch

Materials

Pearl, Sterling Silver

Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Brooch Pin Sterling Silver 8 mm
By Mikimoto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Brooch Pin Sterling Silver 8 mm M294 This elegant Authentic Mikimoto
Category

1990s Japanese Vintage Sterling Brooch

Materials

Pearl, Sterling Silver

Tiffany Co Estate Leaf Brooch Pin Sterling Silver 7 Grams
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Tiffany & Co Estate Leaf Brooch Pin Sterling Silver 7 Grams TIF346 TRUSTED SELLER SINCE 2002
Category

1990s American Vintage Sterling Brooch

Materials

Sterling Silver

Tiffany Co Estate Dogwood Flower Brooch Sterling Silver 4.45 Grams
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
AuthenticTiffany & Co Estate Dogwood Flower Brooch Sterling Silver 4.45 Grams TIF846 TRUSTED
Category

1990s American Vintage Sterling Brooch

Materials

Sterling Silver

Tiffany Co Estate XXXOOO Brooch Sterling Silver 1.75" 3.7 Grams
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Tiffany & Co Estate XXXOOO Brooch Sterling Silver 1.75" 3.7 Grams TIF837 TRUSTED SELLER SINCE
Category

1990s American Vintage Sterling Brooch

Materials

Sterling Silver

Tiffany Co Estate Brooch Pin Sterling Silver By Paloma Picasso
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Tiffany & Co Estate Brooch Pin Sterling Silver By Paloma Picasso TIF840 TRUSTED SELLER SINCE 2002
Category

1990s American Vintage Sterling Brooch

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Brooch Auran Kultaseppä Oy Turku, Finland, 1969
Located in Orimattila, FI
Brooch Auran Kultaseppä Oy Finland 1969 Turku Finland 925H Sterling Silver.
Category

1960s Finnish Modernist Vintage Sterling Brooch

Materials

Sterling Silver

Tiffany Co Estate Bow Brooch Pin 18k Gold + Sterling Silver
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Authentic Tiffany & Co Estate Bow Brooch Pin 18k Gold + Sterling Silver TIF769 This elegant
Category

1990s American Vintage Sterling Brooch

Materials

18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Circular Flower Brooch Pin Sterling Silver
By Mikimoto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Authentic Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Circular Flower Brooch Pin Sterling Silver M421 This elegant
Category

1990s Japanese Vintage Sterling Brooch

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Sterling Silver

Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Brooch Pin Sterling Silver 5 mm
By Mikimoto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
 Authentic Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Brooch Pin Sterling Silver 5 mm M409 This elegant Authentic
Category

1990s Japanese Vintage Sterling Brooch

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Sterling Silver

Pair of Vermeil Sterling Comedy Tragedy Brooches, Judy Gold
Located in New York, NY
Pair of striking Vermeil Sterling Comedy Tragedy Brooches by Judy Gold circa 1980's. Large in scale
Category

1980s American Vintage Sterling Brooch

Materials

Vermeil, Sterling Silver

French Art Deco 1980s Sterling Silver Glass Artisan Large Brooch
Located in New York, NY
rounded sides of the glass piece. The brooch is hallmarked with Minerva profile and tested as sterling
Category

1980s French Vintage Sterling Brooch

Materials

Sterling Silver

Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Circle Brooch Sterling Silver 7.5 mm
By Mikimoto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Circle Brooch Sterling Silver 7.5 mm M264 This elegant Authentic
Category

1990s Japanese Vintage Sterling Brooch

Materials

Pearl, Sterling Silver

Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Brooch Pin Sterling Silver 6.10 mm
By Mikimoto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Authentic Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Brooch Pin Sterling Silver 6.10 mm M420 This elegant
Category

1990s Japanese Vintage Sterling Brooch

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Sterling Silver

Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Cross Brooch Sterling Silver 4 mm
By Mikimoto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rare Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Cross Brooch Sterling Silver 4 mm M379 This elegant Authentic
Category

1990s Japanese Vintage Sterling Brooch

Materials

Pearl, Sterling Silver

Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Brooch Pin Sterling Silver 6 mm
By Mikimoto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Authentic Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Brooch Pin Sterling Silver 6 mm M335 This elegant Authentic
Category

1990s Japanese Vintage Sterling Brooch

Materials

Pearl, Sterling Silver

Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Floral Brooch Sterling Silver 5 mm
By Mikimoto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Floral Brooch Sterling Silver 5 mm M385 This elegant Authentic
Category

1990s Japanese Vintage Sterling Brooch

Materials

Pearl, Sterling Silver

Trifari Sterling Ruby "Talisman" Brooch Earring Set, Alfred Philippe
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Trifari Sterling Ruby "Talisman" Crest Brooch Earring Set, Alfred Philippe from the 1940's. Jeweled
Category

1940s American Retro Vintage Sterling Brooch

Materials

Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Vintage Sterling Silver Pearl Rhinestone Lapel Pin Wreath Brooch
Located in Rotterdam, NL
This is a lovely vintage sterling silver round wreath brooch set with faux pearl and glass
Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Vintage Sterling Brooch

Materials

Pearl, Sterling Silver

Vintage Horse Pin Brooch Pendant Necklace Sterling Silver and Enamel
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage- never used. Pretty Horse Multi Function Brooch pin or Pendant or Necklace, Chain Not
Category

1990s Vintage Sterling Brooch

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Brooch Sterling Silver 6.6 mm 10.3g
By Mikimoto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Brooch Sterling Silver 6.6 mm 10.3g M243 This elegant Authentic
Category

1990s Japanese Vintage Sterling Brooch

Materials

Pearl, Sterling Silver

Mings Hawaii Malolo Flying Fish Brooch in Sterling Silver
Located in Honolulu, HI
Brooch Specifications: Designer: Ming's Metal: Sterling Silver Brooch Measurements: 2.8" x 1.75
Category

Late 20th Century Hong Kong Modern Vintage Sterling Brooch

Materials

Sterling Silver

Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Brooch Pin Sterling Silver 5.4 mm
By Mikimoto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Brooch Pin Sterling Silver 5.4 mm M287 This elegant Authentic Mikimoto
Category

1990s Japanese Vintage Sterling Brooch

Materials

Pearl, Sterling Silver

Swinging Monkey Sterling Silver Lapis Lazuli Brooch Pin
Located in Montreal, QC
from the adorned branch pin, body set with sparkling CZ rhinestones. Finely crafted in Sterling Silver
Category

1990s Modernist Vintage Sterling Brooch

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver

Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Cross Brooch Sterling Silver 4 mm
By Mikimoto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Cross Brooch Sterling Silver 4 mm M320 This elegant Authentic Mikimoto
Category

1990s Japanese Vintage Sterling Brooch

Materials

Pearl, Sterling Silver

Paul Lobel New York Modernist Studio Sterling Silver Brooch
By Paul Lobel
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Large scale sterling silver organic modernist brooch created by Paul Lobel of New York City, New
Category

1950s American Modernist Vintage Sterling Brooch

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver and Turquoise Flower Brooch
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Beautiful vintage sterling silver flower brooch with turquoise stone decals! This brooch is so
Category

1960s Vintage Sterling Brooch

Trifari Sterling Alfred Philippe Ivory Knight Chess Clip Brooch
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in New York, NY
One of a pair of Trifari Sterling Alfred Philippe Ivory Knight Chess Clip Brooches (SOLD SEPARATELY
Category

1940s Art Deco Vintage Sterling Brooch

Materials

Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Mikimoto Sterling Silver Pearl Double Loop Pin/Brooch #14648
By Mikimoto
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Mikimoto pearl and sterling silver double loop pin/brooch. Beautiful sterling silver loops adorned
Category

20th Century Vintage Sterling Brooch

Materials

Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver

Trifari Retro Sterling Vermeil Jeweled Key Brooch, Alfred Philippe
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Trifari Sterling Vermeil Jeweled Key Brooch by Alfred Philippe from the 1940's with emerald and
Category

1940s American Art Deco Vintage Sterling Brooch

Materials

Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Brooch Pin Sterling Silver 6.16 mm
By Mikimoto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Authentic Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Brooch Pin Sterling Silver 6.16 mm M321 This elegant
Category

1990s Japanese Vintage Sterling Brooch

Materials

Pearl, Sterling Silver

Robert Lee Morris Slugs in Love Sterling Silver Brooch
By Robert Lee Morris
Located in New York, NY
and odd, and this brooch is from the Slug family of shapes, a unique vocabulary that reflects the
Category

1980s American Modern Vintage Sterling Brooch

Materials

Sterling Silver

Whimsical Sterling Silver "Frogie Pals" Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Whimsical sterling silver "Frogie Pals" brooch measures 1 7/8 inches across. Height measures
Category

1970s American Artisan Vintage Sterling Brooch

Mings Bluish Purple Pearl Branch Brooch in Sterling Silver
Located in Honolulu, HI
Brooch Specifications: Designer: Ming's Metal: Sterling Silver Brooch Measurements: 2" x 1.75
Category

Late 20th Century Hong Kong Modern Vintage Sterling Brooch

Materials

Pearl, Sterling Silver

Enrique Lodesma Signed Mexican Sterling Silver Amethyst Gemstone Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Mexican silver and amethyst brooch In sterling silver Of Mid-Century abstract design with
Category

Mid-20th Century Mexican Modernist Vintage Sterling Brooch

Materials

Amethyst, Sterling Silver

Mikimoto Estate Pin Brooch Sterling Silver 7.47 Gr 5.50 mm
By Mikimoto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mikimoto Estate Pin Brooch Sterling Silver 7.47 Gr 5.50 mm M164 This elegant Authentic Mikimoto
Category

1990s American Vintage Sterling Brooch

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Sterling Silver

Josiah Wedgwood Sterling Silver and Blue Jasperware Brooch dated 1973
Located in London, GB
Wedgwood sterling silver and blue jasperware brooch, featuring a classical relief figure with bow
Category

1970s English Vintage Sterling Brooch

Materials

Sterling Silver

Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Brooch Pin Sterling Silver 5.56 Grams
By Mikimoto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Brooch Pin Sterling Silver 6.5 mm 5.56 Grams M199 This elegant
Category

1990s Japanese Vintage Sterling Brooch

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Silver, Sterling Silver

Vintage Zuni Sterling Silver Needlepoint Turquoise Cluster Brooch Pin Pendant
Located in New York, NY
This striking brooch captivates with its intricate design and vibrant turquoise stones. Crafted in
Category

20th Century Vintage Sterling Brooch

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Ciner Faux Citrine and Ruby Retro Sterling Silver Brooch
By Ciner
Located in New York, NY
Large, dimensional Ciner Retro brooch of gold washed sterling silver. Large focal, oval faux
Category

1940s American Retro Vintage Sterling Brooch

Materials

Sterling Silver

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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.