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Pearl and Diamond Brooch Pin
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Large pearl and diamond brooch in 18-karat white gold. Gracefully spread over the bee's wings are
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Brooch Vintage Brooches and Pins

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Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Unsigned KJL Sword Brooch Pin Vintage Red and Black & Stone Sword Brooch Pin
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Embark on a journey of bold sophistication with this Unsigned KJL Sword Brooch Pin. Vintage allure
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20th Century American Art Deco Brooch Vintage Brooches and Pins

American Flag Pin Brooch
By Carelle
Located in New York, NY
American flag pin brooch Round-cut diamonds, sapphires, and rubies set on 18 karat white gold
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Late 20th Century Contemporary Brooch Vintage Brooches and Pins

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Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage American Flag Pin Brooch
American Flag Pin Brooch
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W 1.19 in L 1.38 in
Lapis, Aquamarine and Diamond Brooch Pin
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
An exceptional diamond, aquamarine and lapis brooch pin set in a handmade silver setting. The piece
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20th Century American Brooch Vintage Brooches and Pins

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Aquamarine, Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Silver

Vintage Lapis, Aquamarine and Diamond Brooch Pin
Lapis, Aquamarine and Diamond Brooch Pin
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W 1.19 in L 1.42 in
Platinum and Diamond Bar Pin / Brooch
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage Platinum and Diamond Bar Pin / Brooch This sparkling bar pin features 17 round brilliant
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20th Century Brooch Vintage Brooches and Pins

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Diamond, Platinum

Diamond and Ruby Bow Brooch Pin
Located in Miami, FL
Delightful brooch pin crafted in 18 karat white gold featuring round brilliant cut diamonds
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1980s Unknown Modern Brooch Vintage Brooches and Pins

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Platinum Brooch Pin
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Style: Platinum 6ctw Diamond Vintage Brooch Pin Material: Platinum Diamond Details: Approximately
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Late 20th Century Unknown Brooch Vintage Brooches and Pins

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Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Vintage Diamond Platinum Brooch Pin
Diamond Platinum Brooch Pin
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H 0.65 in W 1.37 in L 2.25 in
Diamond Gold Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
18k white and yellow gold brooch, with approx. 4 carats in diamonds. Brooch measures 82mm x 33mm
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20th Century Brooch Vintage Brooches and Pins

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Diamond, Gold

Diamond Platinum Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
Platinum V shaped brooch, with round and baguette cut diamonds - approx. 6.00ctw in total. Brooch
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20th Century Brooch Vintage Brooches and Pins

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Diamond, Platinum

18k Gold Bird Brooch Pin - Vintage Animal Gold Brooch
Located in Magenta, IT
An 18 carat yellow gold brooch depicting a bird. Beautiful chiseled decorations all over the body
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Mid-20th Century European Brooch Vintage Brooches and Pins

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18k Gold

Yellow Gold Fly Pin Brooch
Located in Palm Desert, CA
outspread wings. The pin brooch measures 9.3mm tall including pin, 21.1mm from antenna to wings, 16.4mm wide
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1990s Retro Brooch Vintage Brooches and Pins

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White Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Yellow Gold Fly Pin Brooch
Yellow Gold Fly Pin Brooch
H 0.37 in W 0.65 in L 0.84 in
Retro Period, Gold and Aquamarine Brooch Pin
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
A beautiful Retro period gold brooch set with an octagonal cut aquamarine. This pin is finely
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Mid-20th Century British Retro Brooch Vintage Brooches and Pins

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Aquamarine, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Retro Period, Gold and Aquamarine Brooch Pin
Retro Period, Gold and Aquamarine Brooch Pin
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W 1.78 in L 1.68 in
Platinum Sapphire and Diamond Brooch / Pin #13328
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage Platinum Sapphire and Diamond Brooch/Pin- This elegant pin features one round sapphire
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20th Century Brooch Vintage Brooches and Pins

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Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

14 Karat Aquamarine Pin/Brooch
Located in Palm Desert, CA
14 Karat Two-Tone Aquamarine Pin/Brooch. This is a special piece full of detail in both white and
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1930s Unknown Art Deco Brooch Vintage Brooches and Pins

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Aquamarine, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold

Platinum and Diamond Bar Pin or Brooch
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage Platinum and Diamond Bar Pin/Brooch This exquisite brooch features three round brilliant
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20th Century Brooch Vintage Brooches and Pins

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Platinum

Diamond Flower Platinum Brooch Pin
Located in Miami, FL
This charming antique brooch pin circa 1940s is crafted in solid platinum. A great item for someone
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooch Vintage Brooches and Pins

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Diamond, Platinum

Midcentury Platinum Diamond Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
Gorgeous and classic platinum brooch, featuring a total of approx. 3.20ctw SI/H-I baguette and
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Mid-20th Century Brooch Vintage Brooches and Pins

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Diamond, Platinum

Diamond Enamel Gold Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
18k yellow gold brooch pin, featuring approx. 0.55ctw in diamonds. Painted with bright blue and
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20th Century Brooch Vintage Brooches and Pins

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Diamond, Gold, Enamel

Enamel Butterfly Gold Pin Brooch
Located in Miami Beach, FL
enamel. The pin closure is a c - safety clasp. The brooch is 18k yellow gold. It is marked 18k Italy.
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Mid-20th Century Brooch Vintage Brooches and Pins

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18k Gold

Enamel Butterfly Gold Pin Brooch
Enamel Butterfly Gold Pin Brooch
H 0.25 in W 1 in L 1.37 in
800 Silver Chrysoprase Pin/Brooch
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 800 silver and chrysoprase pin/brooch. Large and ornately adorned pin with filigree and
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20th Century Brooch Vintage Brooches and Pins

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Chrysophrase, Silver

Ruby Diamond Gold Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
18k gold brooch, with rubies and approx. 0.25ctw in diamonds. Brooch is 55mm x 40mm. Marked 18k 750
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20th Century Brooch Vintage Brooches and Pins

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Diamond, Ruby, Gold

Gold Diamond Pearl Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
18k yelow gold brooch with 8mm pearls, each set with an approx. 0.03ct diamond in the center
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20th Century Brooch Vintage Brooches and Pins

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Diamond, Pearl, Gold

Gold Diamond Pearl Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 14k gold brooch, with 3mm to 4.3mm pearls, and approx. 2.60ctw in diamonds. Brooch measures
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20th Century Brooch Vintage Brooches and Pins

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Diamond, Pearl, Gold

Midcentury Diamond Platinum Pin Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A beautiful platinum brooch from the 1950’s featuring 6.00 carats of diamond, including round and
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20th Century Brooch Vintage Brooches and Pins

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Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Retro Moonstone Flower Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
Classic Retro 14k gold circle brooch, depicting a flower, set with 4 moonstone cabochons and a blue
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20th Century Retro Brooch Vintage Brooches and Pins

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Moonstone

Gold Acorn Ruby Pin Brooch
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Accent your dress or lapel with this pristine Italian brooch made of bright eighteen karat 18K
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Mid-20th Century Italian Brooch Vintage Brooches and Pins

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Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Diamond Ruby Snake Pin Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Very compelling figural "serpent" brooch. Solid gauge 14K yellow gold and white gold. The head and
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1950s Unknown Brooch Vintage Brooches and Pins

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Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, 14k Gold

Vintage Silver Filigree and Coral Lapel Pin Brooch
Located in Rotterdam, NL
worn with your favorite dress or pinned to the lapel of your jacket. The brooch is in good condition
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Brooch Vintage Brooches and Pins

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Coral, Silver

14K Gold, Diamond And Ruby Bulldog Pin/Brooch
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a 14K Yellow Gold, Diamond and Ruby Bulldog Pin/Brooch. It depicts a standing up Bulldog
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20th Century Unknown Modern Brooch Vintage Brooches and Pins

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Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Gold And Platinum Diamond Dog Pin Brooch
Located in New York, NY
An 18K yellow gold pin brooch with a platinum dog figure garnished with diamonds. The eye of the
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20th Century Unknown Brooch Vintage Brooches and Pins

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Ruby, Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold

18k Gold Swan Brooch with Ruby, Chalcedony and Onyx - Vintage Animal Pin Brooch
Located in Magenta, IT
An onyx, white chalcedony, ruby and 18k gold swan clip brooch. Stamped 750. Very good condition
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20th Century French Modern Brooch Vintage Brooches and Pins

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Chalcedony, Onyx, Ruby, 18k Gold

Art Deco Gold Ruby And Sapphire Pin Brooch
Located in New York, NY
An elegant Art Deco yellow gold brooch decorated with a stylized image of a bird set with ruby and
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20th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooch Vintage Brooches and Pins

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Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Gold

Art Deco Gold Ruby And Sapphire Pin Brooch
Art Deco Gold Ruby And Sapphire Pin Brooch
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H 0.625 in W 1.375 in
Diamond Violin and Bow Gold Vintage Brooch Pin
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Diamond Violin and Bow Gold Brooch Pin. Hand set with Pave Diamonds, approx
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Late 20th Century Modernist Brooch Vintage Brooches and Pins

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat White Gold and Diamond Brooch / Pin
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat White Gold and Diamond Brooch / Pin This elegant brooch features one round single
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20th Century Brooch Vintage Brooches and Pins

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Diamond, White Gold

14 Karat Gold and Diamond Fern Brooch Pin
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
A beautifully textured 14 karat gold 'fern' style brooch pin set with diamonds. The tapered and
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Brooch Vintage Brooches and Pins

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Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

14 Karat Gold and Diamond Fern Brooch Pin
14 Karat Gold and Diamond Fern Brooch Pin
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W 1.48 in L 2.96 in
18 Karat Flower Diamond Brooch Pin
Located in Palm Desert, CA
18 Karat Flower Diamond Brooch Pin. Superb eight-petal flower brooch pin with highly texturized
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1970s Unknown Retro Brooch Vintage Brooches and Pins

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Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold and Pearl Brooch / Pin
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold and Pearl Brooch/Pendant- This lovely brooch is crafted in
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20th Century Brooch Vintage Brooches and Pins

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Pearl, Yellow Gold

14 Karat White Gold and Diamond Brooch/Pin
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat White Gold and Diamond Brooch- This sparkling brooch features 66 round brilliant
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20th Century Brooch Vintage Brooches and Pins

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Diamond, White Gold

18 Karat Flower Pearl Brooch Pin
Located in Palm Desert, CA
18 Karat Yellow Gold Flower Pearl Brooch Pin. Lovely flower brooch pin with the center of each
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1970s Unknown Retro Brooch Vintage Brooches and Pins

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Pearl, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Two-Tone Diamond Bee Brooch Pin
Located in Palm Desert, CA
18 Karat Two-Tone Diamond Bee Brooch Pin. Very pretty white and yellow gold with pave-set round
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1990s American Retro Brooch Vintage Brooches and Pins

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Two-Tone Diamond Bee Brooch Pin
Two-Tone Diamond Bee Brooch Pin
W 1.02 in D 0.45 in L 1.08 in
1950s Blue Enamel Flower Brooch Pin
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Beautiful 1950s Blue Enamel Flower Brooch Pin. See measurement and weight ( pictures attached)
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1950s Brooch Vintage Brooches and Pins

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Enamel

14 Karat Three Leaf Brooch/Pin
Located in Palm Desert, CA
finish and a 14K stamp. The brooch/pin has a gold weight of 7.4 grams.
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1970s Unknown Retro Brooch Vintage Brooches and Pins

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Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Line Vautrin Talosel and Mirror Cornucopia Brooch Pin
By Line Vautrin
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very elegant Line Vautrin Talosel brooch pin. Features a cornucopia or horn of plenty with
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1950s French Modernist Brooch Vintage Brooches and Pins

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Gilt Metal

Midcentury Pearl Diamond Gold Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
Midcentury, circa 1950s, 14k gold brooch, featuring a detachable pearl drop. Set with a 17.7 x
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Mid-20th Century Brooch Vintage Brooches and Pins

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Diamond, Pearl, Gold

14K Yellow Gold and Diamond Fly Brooch Pin
Located in Atlanta, GA
: .50ct total weight. G Color, VS Clarity, Natural Diamond, Round Brilliant. Pin Measurements: Diameter
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1980s Brooch Vintage Brooches and Pins

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Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Ruby Sapphire Butterfly Brooch/Pin
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Diamond Ruby Sapphire Butterfly Brooch/Pin. Six round diamonds are bead-set on the body, two round
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1980s Unknown Retro Brooch Vintage Brooches and Pins

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Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Chanel Emerald Cabochon Kilt Pin Brooch
Located in Riverdale, NY
Coco Chanel synthesizes her love of rare tumbled precious stones, with the Kilt Pin (her visits to
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1950s French Brooch Vintage Brooches and Pins

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Gilt Metal, Brass, Bronze

Chanel Emerald Cabochon Kilt Pin Brooch
Chanel Emerald Cabochon Kilt Pin Brooch
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W 1.25 in L 4 in
Ruby Diamond Gold Leaf Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
Large leaf motif 18k gold brooch, set with rubies and approx. 0.40ctw in diamonds. Brooch is 83mm
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20th Century Brooch Vintage Brooches and Pins

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Diamond, Ruby, Gold

DAUM Vintage Butterfly Lapel Pin Brooch
By Daum
Located in Nice, FR
DAUM vintage lapel pin brooch featuring a yellow crystal paste butterfly. Engraved DAUM France
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20th Century French Brooch Vintage Brooches and Pins

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Gilt Metal

DAUM Vintage Butterfly Lapel Pin Brooch
DAUM Vintage Butterfly Lapel Pin Brooch
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W 2.17 in L 2.56 in
BARRERA Clear Crystal Triple S Brooch Pin Never worn 1980s
By Jose and Maria Barrera
Located in Wallkill, NY
crystals and Baguettes. This is a Large Brooch that will surely make a statement! This is out of a massive
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1980s Brooch Vintage Brooches and Pins

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Gilt Metal

Miriam Haskell Pearl Stick Pin/Brooch
By Miriam Haskell
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a Miriam Haskell pearl stick pin/brooch. This is a gilt Russian gold metal flowers stick
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1940s American Baroque Brooch Vintage Brooches and Pins

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Pearl, Gilt Metal

Miriam Haskell Pearl Stick Pin/Brooch
Miriam Haskell Pearl Stick Pin/Brooch
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H 3.5 in W 1.125 in D 0.75 in
Sterling Silver Belt Buckle Pin / Brooch
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage sterling silver belt buckle pin/brooch. Beautiful etched lines and floral design, this pin
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20th Century Brooch Vintage Brooches and Pins

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Sterling Silver

Diamond Gold Enamel Bird Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
18k gold bird brooch, decorated with enamel and approx. 0.86ctw in diamonds. Brooch measures 72mm x
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20th Century Brooch Vintage Brooches and Pins

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Diamond, Gold, Enamel

Diamond Two Tone Gold Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
18k white and yellow gold brooch, decorated with approx. 2.80ctw in diamonds. Brooch measures 3.25
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20th Century Brooch Vintage Brooches and Pins

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Diamond, Gold

Diamond Ruby Gold Fish Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
14k white gold fish motif brooch, with vibrant rubies and approx. 1.20ctw in diamonds. Brooch
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20th Century Brooch Vintage Brooches and Pins

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Diamond, Ruby, Gold

Diamond Ruby Shell Gold Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
18k yellow gold and shell top brooch, decorated with rubies and approx. 0.42ctw in diamonds. Brooch
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20th Century Brooch Vintage Brooches and Pins

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Diamond, Ruby, Gold

Diamond Moonstone Gold Bow Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
14k gold bow brooch set with two 7mm moonstones, and approx. 1.60ctw in diamonds. Brooch measures
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20th Century Brooch Vintage Brooches and Pins

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, Gold

1930s Art Deco Coral and Pearl Brooch Pin
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pin Measurements: Skin to Top of Pin Measurement: mm Condition: Excellent Price: $500 Payment
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1930s Unknown Art Deco Brooch Vintage Brooches and Pins

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Coral, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1930s Art Deco Coral and Pearl Brooch Pin
1930s Art Deco Coral and Pearl Brooch Pin
W 0.94 in D 0.15 in L 0.82 in
Gold Diamond Ruby Feather Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
18k yellow gold feather brooch, set with rubies and approx. 0.08ctw in diamonds. Brooch is 56mm x
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20th Century Brooch Vintage Brooches and Pins

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Diamond, Ruby, Gold

Gold Diamond Sapphire Feather Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
18k yellow gold feather brooch,set with blue sapphires and approx. 0.14ctw in diamonds. Brooch
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20th Century Brooch Vintage Brooches and Pins

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Diamond, Sapphire, Gold

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Brooch Vintage Brooches And Pins For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, there are many options to choose from in our inventory of brooch vintage brooches and pins. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold, these items were constructed with great care. Our inventory has long been popular, and it includes earlier versions that date to the 20th Century and newer variations that were made as recently as the 20th Century. The designs in our inventory of brooch vintage brooches and pins bearing Retro or Modern hallmarks are very popular. There have been many well-made iterations of these items over the years, but those made by Tiffany & Co., Cartier and Van Cleef & Arpels are often thought to be among the most beautiful. Many pieces in our collection are stylish for most occasions, but Diamond versions, from our inventory of 608, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. Today, if you’re looking for round cut brooch vintage brooches and pins and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes brilliant cut and mixed cut alternatives. There aren’t many items for men in our collection of brooch vintage brooches and pins, as most of the options available are for women.

How Much are Brooch Vintage Brooches And Pins?

Prices for brooch vintage brooches and pins start at $50 and top out at $210,000 with these brooches, on average, selling for $1,489.

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.

Questions About Brooch Vintage Brooches and Pins
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024
    Yes, a brooch is a pin. A pin is the general term for an accessory designed to slide through fabric and stay in place with the help of a fastener. A brooch is the term for a decorative pin. The word pin can also refer to a functional accessory that has no decorative embellishments. As a result, not all pins are brooches, but all brooches are pins. Explore a diverse assortment of brooches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    Brooch pins are beautiful pieces of jewelry with a sharpened metal wire on the reverse that adheres to garments. Traditionally, people wore pins and brooches on clothing such as skirts, sweaters, jackets, shirts, and hats. Brooches were used to hold garments together in the past. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage brooch pins.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Brooch pins are usually called brooches or pins. The practice of wearing pins dates back to the Bronze Age. At the time, people referred to a pin as a fibula. Its purpose was to fasten clothing. Shop a range of brooch pins on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    The main difference between pins and brooches is style. Both items slide through fabrics and secure in the back with some type of fastener. Brooches are always decorative, but some pins are made only to secure materials together or to hold a garment in place. All brooches are pins, but not all pins are brooches. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of brooches.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    To 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.