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Estate Brooches: A Flawless Finishing Touch

Estate jewelry is jewelry that has a previous owner, regardless of its age. These pre‑loved jewelry pieces are often vintage, antique, or significant rare pieces. Owning antique or vintage jewelry offers a wide range of benefits. Such pieces usually come with exquisite craftsmanship and precious gemstones like sapphires and cut diamonds that make them stand out.

With a broad range of options in our estate jewelry collection, selecting the right piece can be fun. You can never go wrong with vintage or antique estate brooches. Their timeless and classic designs add a finishing touch to your outfit.

Vintage vs. Antique

Vintage Pins and Brooches

Vintage jewelry often refers to jewelry that is more than 50 years old but less than 100 years old. Many are Hollywood‑inspired pieces with vibrant colors from the Retro era of the mid‑1900s, with vibrant colors. Once vintage brooches cross the 100‑year milestone, they become antique pieces.

Antique Brooches

Antique jewelry is any piece that is more than a century old. These pieces are usually rare and associated with history. Jewelers often classify antique jewelry based on the decade it was designed.

From the Georgian and Victorian to Edwardian eras, most antique brooches have precious stones like Victorian diamonds, emeralds, and rubies. Estate brooches from the Art Deco era feature angular patterns and geometric motifs for a more contemporary look.

Types of Estate Brooches and Pins

Brooches are some of the oldest jewelry designs. They have evolved from functional items that helped secure clothes to fashion accessories or adornments. Stick and bar pins are easy to fasten, making them popular options.

If you're looking for a versatile estate brooch design, consider a pendant brooch that you can also wear as a necklace pendant. Flower brooches come with floral motifs, making them an excellent gift for friends, family, or lovers. Created with powdered glass fused to metal, an enamel brooch offers vibrant and contrasting colors.

How to Style Estate Brooches

Use estate brooches to accessorize your hairstyle for special occasions like weddings or formal events. You can also wear an estate pin on your neckline to draw attention to your stunning evening dress. Brooches can help secure your necktie or headscarf, adding a personal touch to your look. Draw some inspiration from the past by wearing a brooch on your jacket's lapel. Avoid clashing patterns, and place your pin at eye level to help draw attention.