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What are brooch pins called?

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What are brooch pins called?
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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
Shop for Safety Pin Brooches on 1stDibs
0.36 Carat Diamond Safety Pin Brooch
Located in London, GB
This is an 18ct rose gold diamond safety pin brooch. The brooch is set with 20 round brilliant cut
Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Rose Gold

Dior Safety Pin Brooch with Swarovski Rhinestones, 1990s
By Christian Dior
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Dior - (Made in France) Silvery metal safety pin brooch with Swarovski rhinestones. Jewelry from
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1990s French Brooches

Chanel Vintage Gold Plated Medallion Coin Safety Pin Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Pasadena, CA
Chanel Vintage Gold Plated Medallion Coin Safety Pin Brooch * Marked 94 * Made in France * Comes
Category

1990s French Artisan Brooches

Trifari Art Deco Safety Pin Brooch c 1950
By Trifari
Located in University City, MO
TRIFARI Art Deco unique safety pin brooch c 1950 The avant-garde brooch is designed with an
Category

Vintage 1950s American Brooches

18ct Yellow Gold Diamond Safety Pin Brooch
Located in Sydney, NSW
18ct Yellow Gold Diamond Safety Pin Brooch This chic 18ct yellow gold brooch is expertly crafted
Category

2010s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Enamel Gold Baby Shoe Charm Safety Pin Brooch
Located in New York, NY
18k gold safety pin brooch, with 3 baby shoes suspended. All set with a total of approx. 0.70ctw in
Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Enamel

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