Vintage brooches
Linear, abstract, golden or silver-plated shapes, with semiprecious stones or rhinestones: vintage brooches represent a precious jewel, capable of enhancing any look.
In our jewellery shop in Milan, at 22 Via Ponte Vetero, in the Brera district, one of the largest collections of vintage brooches available in Italy awaits you; exclusive and rare pieces of all ages, sizes and materials. Brooches by great authors including: Trifari, Coro, Boucher, De Rosa, Pennino Eisenberg, Weiss, KJL, Mazer, Chanel, Valentino, Dior and other designers. Let yourself be captivated by the exquisite designs, bright rhinestones and whimsical shapes. Here you can have fun finding the right brooch!
We offer a sampling of our incredible collection of vintage brooches for sale online, varying in shape and years of production. But if you have any specific requests for particular authors or models, you can request them via WhatsApp at 3383996353 and we will send you some photographs of the available items.
Vintage brooches: all rare pieces for timeless elegance
Brooches boast a history stretching back thousands of years, since they were used in antiquity to pin on garments and embellish them. But it was in the 20th century that these bijoux, with shapes reminiscent of the natural world, became a must-have that was hard to resist. From the 1950s and 1960s they were worn on dresses and coats in order to embellish them, becoming one of the most loved (and sported) accessories by artists and Hollywood stars.
The passion for vintage brooches is alive today more than ever, and at Demaldè we offer them in all kinds and styles: all jewellery that we have personally collected over a lifetime. Fascinating bijoux, made of different materials, enriched with brilliant, multi-coloured rhinestones, pearls, semi-precious stones and polychrome enamels.
And the design? It follows the trends of the time: sober in the 1940s; full of rhinestones in the 1950s; with geometric elements and flowers in the 1960s; with sophisticated design in the 1970s; and flashy and fancy in the 1980s.
All eras of vintage brooches for sale
Vintage brooches encapsulate all the charm of the period in which they were created. They are the custodians of stories and precious art, to be chosen to give an extra touch of personality to the look.
Among the vintage brooches on sale in the Demaldè e-shop we offer models from different eras, from the years:
- Fifties: such as the one in gold-plated brass with rhinestones, which recalls the style of the 1800s
- Sixties: including the rose-shaped brooch in gold-plated brass and rhinestones, from France, romantic and elegant
- Seventies: with an Art Nouveau style model in gold-plated ivory with elements of nature, very refined
- Eighties: like the floral brooch with rhinestone and glass bead pendants, whimsical and charming
In our shop in Milan you will also find brooches from other historical periods: Victorian, Art Nouveau, Art Deco, 1940s, New Dandy, and much more.
For which occasions Demaldè's special brooches are suitable
Our bijoux are original, sought-after and rare. It is nice to wear them both in everyday life - at work, on outings to the park or in your favourite club - and at special moments such as galant dinners, sophisticated parties, weddings or anniversaries. Depending on the outfit and the occasion, the most suitable model can be chosen.
An example? The Eighties paisley brooch with multi-coloured rhinestones is perfect to brighten up a party outfit, the Sixties bow brooch can be worn at a dinner party or at work, over a suit or a classic jumper, even in pastel colours. The 1980s leaf brooch with rhinestones and openwork details, on the other hand, can catch the eye at a wedding.
For an original gift, in addition to our brooches, you can also choose both vintage and modern earrings, necklaces and bracelets, available in our online shop or in shop!
In our physical store in Milan, we have hundreds of models, including music- and sports-themed brooches, animal brooches, bow brooches, brooches with baskets of flowers and natural elements, hat and cape brooches, scarf clips, cameos and much more.
We are happy to welcome you to the shop and show you an amazing world: get lost in our glittering showcases and drawers full of brooches. Your experience in our shop will be a unique and fun adventure. You will also have the chance to try them on, and we will be happy to suggest combinations and practical tips, thanks to our long experience in the field.
How to wear vintage brooches to best match them
Vintage brooches can be worn casually on dresses, t-shirts, jumpers, jackets and coats, but also in the pocket of a suit jacket, on a hat, to button up a shirt. There is no limit to fantasy and creativity; you just need to consider the right combinations depending on the look.
For a bit of sophistication, all you need is a suit (or a suit jacket) and one of our elegant brooches, such as the gold-plated brass and rhinestone art deco leaf model or the carnelian and sodalite one, completely Made in Italy. Those who work in an informal environment can make their coats (even dark-coloured ones) shine with the straightforward and simple 1980s sculpture brooch in Plexiglas.
Vintage brooches suit both women's and men's styles, and all ages. A 1960s brooch with heraldic and chivalric motifs, for example, can embellish a man's jacket or tie.
And for an extra touch of originality, you can use them as a pendant or you can also put them in your hair - fastening them on a bow to close off your hairstyle - as this flower brooch would also be very suitable for a bride.