The Vintage Brooch Is Back!
Estate jewelry – including Antique (over 100 years old), Vintage Jewelry (at least 50 years old but less than 100 years old) Retro (1935-1950) Mid-Century (1950s- early 1960s), and more modern jewelry from the late Sixties and Seventies – has become incredibly popular with younger buyers in recent years. Celebrities from the world of Hollywood, California, music, fashion and the arts are collecting and wearing vintage jewelry pieces as never before.
Jewelry from these eras make a statement about you and your style. It comes with an air of mystique and fascination with the past that is special, simply because you are holding a piece of history in your hand. Estate Brooches and Pins are especially meaningful, as they were worn by every woman in decades past and they typify the look of the times. If you are looking for jewelry that flies in the face of mass production, and if you want to stand out from the crowd, an estate or vintage brooch speaks volumes.
1930 Vintage Brooches and Estate Brooches 1950s
We’ve noticed that our younger buyers are keen for their jewelry to be seen – and they want to tell the story of its background, when it was made, the carat weight of its diamonds or gemstones, its designer and more. Estate brooches have become a talking point, rather than just something to wear. Kate Middleton wears vintage brooches with her signature classic-style suits; Blake Lively has a beetle brooch; Salma Hayek wore a large lizard brooch on her shoulder at the 2019 BAFTAs. Lady Gaga wore a huge Schiaparelli brooch of a dove bearing an olive branch at the Presidential Inauguration.
But brooches are not just for women anymore. There were brooches galore worn by men at this year’s Met Gala, from singer J. Balvin to actor Jeremy Strong, Vogue Editor-at-Large Hamish Bowles and actor Austin Butler. Actor Yahya Abdul-Mateen II wore Boucheron brooches sprinkled all over his tuxedo. Jimmy Fallon even wore a white enamel and diamond flower brooch from Fred Leighton. Bridgerton heartthrob, Rege Jean Page wore three brooches for his appearance on Saturday Night Live.
A good quality estate brooch, be it antique or vintage, can also be a worthwhile investment for the long term, and it makes a wonderful heirloom piece to pass on to a new generation.
Estate Brooches: Intricacies of Different Eras 
We’d like to introduce you to a small sample of what Dover has to offer. Our estate brooches are all examined carefully to make sure they are in good repair before selling them, so you need not be concerned about gemstones falling out or clasps breaking. Read more about the Estate Jewelry Eras.
From flowers …to birds …and turtles, our Gold and Platinum brooches are whimsical and wonderful, captivating and collectible.
However, if your taste leans more towards the elegant look, we also carry more classically inspired brooches, such as this vintage floral motif diamond lapel pin brooch, set in platinum. The total diamond weight in this piece is 12.10 carats.
This is an amazing vintage diamond and royal blue sapphire double clip brooch set in platinum. Total diamond carat weight is about 18.50 carats.
Finally, this is 28.68 carat weight diamond and platinum lapel brooch which doubles as a pendant. It would not look out of place on any royal shoulder.
Contact our jewelry experts today or visit us in our New Brickell Showroom located at 1000 Brickell Ave Suite 100 Miami Florida. Estate evaluations are provided in our Brickell Location or on-site at the location of your choosing free of charge. We welcome your inquiries either via email, telephone or by private appointment in our Brickell Miami Offices.
The brooch has made a huge comeback. If you would like to see more of our estate brooch collection, please stop by our new headquarters or call us for an appointment at:
Dover Jewelry & Diamonds at 1000 Brickell Ave Suite 100 Miami, FL 33131 1.877.777.6111 | [email protected]
