Vintage brooches

To look feminine and fashionable, modern girls can just dig deep into grandmother's treasure chests without resorting to expensive acquisitions or procedures. The most daring, decisive and relevant images today complement vintage antique brooches.

We understand further what they are, what they are made of and where to get it.

Perhaps the main feature of vintage jewelry can be considered their uniqueness and uniqueness. After all, these are not just old things with their own history and energy. This is expensive jewelry with a certain age.

The approximate period of origin of vintage brooches is the twenties and eighties of the twentieth century. During these years, the production and use of cheap women's jewelry was especially developed, caused by the difficult post-war situation around the world and the protracted Great Depression. Few could afford expensive jewelry at that time.

The founder of the fashionable trend in wearing jewelry was the incomparable Coco Chanel, who inspired (and continues to do today) millions of girls around the world with her example. Today, this cute piece of jewelry adds sophistication and charm to the images of sophisticated fashionistas.

There are a number of antique jewelry in vintage style: cameo, antiques, jewelry, designer brooches. You can talk a lot about acquiring these pleasant little things. Very expensive and with a binding legend, they will be sold to you by any antique shops or shops.

Many collectors embark on special shopping tours to find the one and only vintage brooch, but a bit cheaper than the official price.As a rule, such an ancient beauty can be found in flea markets of large European cities.

Experienced buyers are advised not to show off to sellers of antiquity, if this or that jewelry is to your liking. The brighter the fire burns in your eyes, the faster the cost of the simplest little thing will increase.

The main parameters by which vintage brooches are divided into subspecies, it is considered to be the material from which they are made, and the forms of their execution. Consider the main options for antique jewelry in the context of these data.

Silver brooches are quite common. This noble, but not very expensive, metal goes well with any precious and semiprecious stones. In addition, silver products, even made by modern designers and not having a vintage age, look luxurious, antique and rich.

Gold jewelry always has its own nuances. Vintage brooches made of yellow or pink metal play beautifully in the sun, harmoniously combine with diamonds and other precious stones. Aged gold has a very noble appearance, and the stories that lie behind such jewelry can serve as the basis for melodramatic plots of books or films.

Among the inexpensive vintage brooches, antique crystal jewelry, options from Murano glass, filigree. The latter is a whole jewelry technique, which is based on painstaking work with the finest gold or silver wires. These beautiful cobwebs are soldered onto a metal base to form a unique and unusual pattern for the future brooch.

Non-standard, it would seem, options for the design and manufacture of vintage brooches also take place. Young beauties tried to look even more refined by any means at hand, therefore, among the original jewelry of this type there are models of lace, ribbons and peacock feathers. Such handmade brooches are usually found with beads, pearls and other non-precious stones.

The shapes of vintage brooches are not something specific, tied to any style or direction. These jewelry are a kind of creative splash of the creator. Very succinctly and, at the same time, models in the form of a vase with flowers look elegant.

Original ornaments were made with an eye on wild animals: a horse, a turtle, a lion's head. Very often, vintage brooches were made in accordance with folk beliefs or national symbols (sun, thistle), as well as territorial natural motifs (pine cone, frosty cherry, rose).

During the Soviet Union, Czech craftsmen were famous for the best amber jewelry. Modern women of fashion inherited from those times beautiful “natural” stone brooches, each of which has its own pattern and inexplicable charm.

One of the famous American brands of quality jewelry. It was founded in the 20s of the last century by an Italian immigrant. The first brooches in the history of Trifari were crowns that so pleased the customers that they became an integral part of the company logo.

In the 40s, jewelry house designers put up for sale “Jelly Belly” (jelly brooches): animal figures made of pearl lucite and sterling silver with gold plating. Patriotic brooches gained popularity during this period, and in the 50s, fruit and vegetable motifs, which collectors love very much.

The world-famous Austrian brand Swarovski is also an active manufacturer of brooches. Some of them, by their age, may well be considered vintage. The main motives in the production of this Swarovski jewelry are chosen by natural motifs: plants, animals, celestial bodies.

American jewelry company Staret has a short history. All that is known about her is that all her products were produced between 1935 and 1947 in Chicago.At this time, Staret was considered one of the most powerful jewelry factories. Vintage brooches of this brand are highly valued today.

The British jewelry factory, which entered the history of world fashion with its original idea to create a series of flower brooches corresponding to a certain month: in April - iris, in May - pansies, in November - chrysanthemums.

Continuing the story of vintage brooches from famous designers, it is worth mentioning exclusive jewelry from Joseff. Initially, the project was aimed at creating antique jewelry for the filming of Hollywood films. Joseph's vintage brooches turned out to be unusual: made of gold, silver, copper, wood, glass and semiprecious stones, flowers, frogs, bees, owls and even bearded animals practically come to life on clothes.

There are many options for wearing these vintage little things. It should only be remembered that this jewelry is very independent and takes on a lot of attention. You can put on only one of these accessories - and be on top. Today the vintage theme is gaining momentum, so brooches will always come in handy.

Most often, the decoration is put on the collar, on the chest pocket. By attaching a vintage brooch to the shoulder of a light summer dress and blouse, you will create a very delicate and romantic look. Many fashionistas with pleasure use this feminine accessory as a fastener, attaching it to a scarf-stole or floors of sweatshirts. A small brooch in the corner of a deep V-neckline will look very sexy and sophisticated.

Turning to stylish images with vintage jewelry, try not to go too far with them. It is very pleasing that today such a classic accessory can be safely combined with clothes of any style.