1950s Vintage Brooch
20th Century American Modern 1950s Vintage Brooch
Diamond, Platinum
1950s Unknown Modern 1950s Vintage Brooch
Diamond, Platinum
1950s 1950s Vintage Brooch
Diamond, Platinum
1950s Retro 1950s Vintage Brooch
Diamond, Platinum
1950s American Modernist 1950s Vintage Brooch
Sterling Silver
1950s Retro 1950s Vintage Brooch
Diamond, Platinum
1950s American 1950s Vintage Brooch
Gilt Metal
1950s British Retro 1950s Vintage Brooch
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Italian Modern 1950s Vintage Brooch
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Unknown 1950s Vintage Brooch
Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s French 1950s Vintage Brooch
Diamond, Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Unknown 1950s Vintage Brooch
Diamond, Platinum
1950s Unknown 1950s Vintage Brooch
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
1950s Dutch Retro 1950s Vintage Brooch
Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s French 1950s Vintage Brooch
1950s Unknown 1950s Vintage Brooch
Zircon, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
1950s French 1950s Vintage Brooch
Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Swedish 1950s Vintage Brooch
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, Tourmaline, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Unknown Retro 1950s Vintage Brooch
Diamond, Enamel
1950s Unknown 1950s Vintage Brooch
Citrine, Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1950s 1950s Vintage Brooch
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Austrian 1950s Vintage Brooch
Base Metal
1950s Unknown 1950s Vintage Brooch
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Unknown Revival 1950s Vintage Brooch
Diamond, 14k Gold
1950s Unknown Revival 1950s Vintage Brooch
Diamond, 14k Gold
1950s American Edwardian 1950s Vintage Brooch
Diamond, 14k Gold
1950s Contemporary 1950s Vintage Brooch
Coral, Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century European Retro 1950s Vintage Brooch
Yellow Gold
1950s British Retro 1950s Vintage Brooch
Diamond, Platinum
1950s 1950s Vintage Brooch
Diamond, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Modern 1950s Vintage Brooch
Mid-20th Century Belle Époque 1950s Vintage Brooch
1960s French Art Deco 1950s Vintage Brooch
Diamond, Platinum
1950s Retro 1950s Vintage Brooch
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s French 1950s Vintage Brooch
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Victorian 1950s Vintage Brooch
Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Retro 1950s Vintage Brooch
Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Canadian Retro 1950s Vintage Brooch
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Mexican Modernist 1950s Vintage Brooch
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro 1950s Vintage Brooch
Moonstone, Peridot, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian 1950s Vintage Brooch
Diamond, Platinum
20th Century Modern 1950s Vintage Brooch
18k Gold
1950s British Victorian 1950s Vintage Brooch
Yellow Gold
1950s 1950s Vintage Brooch
18k Gold
1950s Retro 1950s Vintage Brooch
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern 1950s Vintage Brooch
Ruby, Platinum
1950s Unknown 1950s Vintage Brooch
Diamond
1950s 1950s Vintage Brooch
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Mid-20th Century 1950s Vintage Brooch
Diamond, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century American 1950s Vintage Brooch
White Diamond, Platinum
1950s 1950s Vintage Brooch
1950s Italian Retro 1950s Vintage Brooch
9k Gold
1950s American Romantic 1950s Vintage Brooch
Crystal, Enamel, Gilt Metal
1950s Unknown Native American 1950s Vintage Brooch
Crystal, Sterling Silver
1950s 1950s Vintage Brooch
1950s French Art Deco 1950s Vintage Brooch
Diamond, Platinum
1950s 1950s Vintage Brooch
1950s Unknown Modern 1950s Vintage Brooch
1950s 1950s Vintage Brooch
20th Century Unknown Modern 1950s Vintage Brooch
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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 ExpertJune 30, 2023Some popular watches for men during the 1950s were the Rolex Submariner, the Enicar Sherpa Dive, the Breitling Navitimer, Omega, Constellation and the Rolex GMT-Master. Rolex, Timex, Orvin, Tower and Elgin were among the top watchmakers for women during the decade. On 1stDibs, find a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary watches.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024The clothing style in the 1950s was well tailored and classic. For women, dresses with padded busts, cinched waists and hips, and full circle skirts were popular, and the collared button-up shirt dress came into fashion during the decade. Men tended to wear suits in neutral gray, dark blue and brown colors made out of easy-to-care-for synthetic fabrics. Straight-cut double-breasted blazers were commonly worn for casual occasions. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of vintage clothing from the 1950s.
- 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 21, 2023In the 1950s, several diamond cuts were popular. They included the brilliant round cut, the Asscher cut, the emerald cut and the marquise cut. Rings that featured a large central stone flanked by smaller baguettes were also trendy during the decade. Find a collection of vintage diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023There were a few popular diamond cuts in the 1950s. One was the brilliant round cut, which is still common today due to its simple shape and prominent sparkle. Other favorite cuts of the decade included the Asscher cut, the emerald cut and the marquise cut. On 1stDibs, explore a large selection of engagement rings.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 27, 2023In the 1950s, a Chanel bag was priced between $200 and $300. The iconic Chanel 2.55 bag cost $220 when first introduced in February 1955. Accounting for inflation, that works out to around $2,536 in today's money. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of Chanel bags from some of the world's top boutiques.
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