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14k Gold Hat Pin

Antique Victorian 14k Yellow Gold Seed Pearls & Amethyst Enamel Work Hat Pin
Antique Victorian 14k Yellow Gold Seed Pearls & Amethyst Enamel Work Hat Pin

Antique Victorian 14k Yellow Gold Seed Pearls & Amethyst Enamel Work Hat Pin

Located in Montclair, NJ

: 14k Solid Yellow Gold w/ White & Lavender Enamel Work Total Weight: 6.95 Grams Top Part Dimensions

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Antique 19th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Signed Art Deco Riker Bros. 14k Gold, Enamel & Seed Pearl Hat Pin
Signed Art Deco Riker Bros. 14k Gold, Enamel & Seed Pearl Hat Pin

Signed Art Deco Riker Bros. 14k Gold, Enamel & Seed Pearl Hat Pin

By Riker Brothers

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A very fine signed Art Deco hat pin. By Riker Bros. In 14k yellow gold. With alternating

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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold, Enamel

14 Karat Yellow Gold Long Hat Pin #19392
14 Karat Yellow Gold Long Hat Pin #19392

14 Karat Yellow Gold Long Hat Pin #19392

Located in Washington Depot, CT

14 Karat Yellow Gold Long Hat Pin This gorgeous pin was meticulously crafted from 14K yellow gold

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20th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. Moonstone & 14 Karat Gold Hat Pin
Tiffany & Co. Moonstone & 14 Karat Gold Hat Pin

Tiffany & Co. Moonstone & 14 Karat Gold Hat Pin

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A very fine Tiffany & Co. hat pin. With a smooth round cabochon bezel set in 14k gold on top of

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20th Century American Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Moonstone, Gold, 14k Gold

Antique Signed Sloan & Co 14K Gold Figural Bulldog Hat Pin with Ruby Eyes
Antique Signed Sloan & Co 14K Gold Figural Bulldog Hat Pin with Ruby Eyes

Antique Signed Sloan & Co 14K Gold Figural Bulldog Hat Pin with Ruby Eyes

By Sloan & Company

Located in Philadelphia, PA

wear consistent with age. Maker: Sloan & Co. Marks: Signed to the reverse with a 14 for 14K gold

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20th Century American Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Ruby, 14k Gold

Antique Edwardian Gold and Black & White Enamel Hat Pin
Antique Edwardian Gold and Black & White Enamel Hat Pin

Antique Edwardian Gold and Black & White Enamel Hat Pin

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine antique Edwardian gold & enamel hat pin. With a 14k gold bulb-shaped black & white striped

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Early 20th Century American Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Gold, Enamel, 14k Gold

14 Karat Antique Ruby Hat Pin
14 Karat Antique Ruby Hat Pin

14 Karat Antique Ruby Hat Pin

$680

W 0.47 in L 2.43 in

14 Karat Antique Ruby Hat Pin

Located in Palm Desert, CA

his exquisite 14K antique hat pin features a timeless design centered around a single round 5mm

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Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Brooches

Materials

Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Pearl Diamond Hat Pin
14 Karat Pearl Diamond Hat Pin

14 Karat Pearl Diamond Hat Pin

Located in Palm Desert, CA

14 Karat Pearl Diamond Hat Pin. This lovely pin features a 6mm round pearl, two 3mm round brilliant

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Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Edwardian Jade and Diamond Hat Pin
Edwardian Jade and Diamond Hat Pin

Edwardian Jade and Diamond Hat Pin

Located in New York, NY

Attractive Edwardian Jade and Diamond Hat Pin. The head is gold set with rose diamonds and capped

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Antique 1890s American Victorian More Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold

Natural American Green Jade Hat Stick Pin Scarf 14kt Gold
Natural American Green Jade Hat Stick Pin Scarf 14kt Gold

Natural American Green Jade Hat Stick Pin Scarf 14kt Gold

Located in New York, NY

11x7 mm mm natural 5 carat pear shape natural American Jade. 68 mm long stick 14 karat gold 2

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2010s American Vanity Items

Materials

Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 14 Karat Gold and Gold Filled Peace Lily Hat Pin with Keshi Pearl
Antique 14 Karat Gold and Gold Filled Peace Lily Hat Pin with Keshi Pearl

Antique 14 Karat Gold and Gold Filled Peace Lily Hat Pin with Keshi Pearl

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A very fine 14k gold (and gold filled) Peace Lily hat pin (or stickpin / lapel pin) with a pearl

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20th Century American Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold-filled

Victorian Aesthetic Movement  Nephrite Green Jade Hat Pin
Victorian Aesthetic Movement  Nephrite Green Jade Hat Pin

Victorian Aesthetic Movement Nephrite Green Jade Hat Pin

Located in New York, NY

Victorian hat pin in the Aesthetic taste in 14 kt gold with deep green nephrite jade oval cabochon

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Antique 1880s American Aesthetic Movement More Jewelry

Materials

Jade, 14k Gold, Gold-filled

Greyhound Dog Tiger's Eye Gold Silver Racing Horseshoe Hat Pin Brooch Art Deco
Greyhound Dog Tiger's Eye Gold Silver Racing Horseshoe Hat Pin Brooch Art Deco

Greyhound Dog Tiger's Eye Gold Silver Racing Horseshoe Hat Pin Brooch Art Deco

Located in New York, NY

Karat gold riding crop on a gold hat pin. The carving of the dog is absolutely the work of a master

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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Tiger's Eye, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver

Lot of Six Antique Hat Pins Collector Classic Horseshoe Jockey Irish Clover
Lot of Six Antique Hat Pins Collector Classic Horseshoe Jockey Irish Clover

Lot of Six Antique Hat Pins Collector Classic Horseshoe Jockey Irish Clover

Located in New York, NY

From an Avid Hat Pin Collector Lot of 6 hat Pins. May be used for collar of blazer jacket. 14k t

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2010s American More Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Pearl, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Victorian, 14 Karat, Old Mine-Cut Amethyst and Seed Pearl Hat Pin, circa 1840
Victorian, 14 Karat, Old Mine-Cut Amethyst and Seed Pearl Hat Pin, circa 1840

Victorian, 14 Karat, Old Mine-Cut Amethyst and Seed Pearl Hat Pin, circa 1840

Located in Aliso Viejo, CA

Victorian, 14 Karat Gold, Seed Pearl and Old Mine-Cut Amethyst Hat Pin, Circa 1840, features a

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Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Victorian Vanity Items

Materials

Amethyst, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold

Opal Hat Pin
Opal Hat Pin

Opal Hat Pin

Located in Dallas, TX

Gorgeous Opal Hat Pin in Box. 3.5 ctw Opal with 1 cts Diamonds. Beautifully made Stick Pin/Hat

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Antique Early 1900s American Late Victorian Brooches

Materials

Opal, Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold

Four Victorian Antique Gold Hat Pins
Four Victorian Antique Gold Hat Pins

Four Victorian Antique Gold Hat Pins

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H 6 in W 0.32 in D 0.2 in Dm 0.32 in L 6 in

Four Victorian Antique Gold Hat Pins

Located in New York, NY

Four hat pins with 14 karat yellow gold pinhead Ornate decorative gold pinheads These antique

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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Vanity Items

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Brass

Antique Art Nouveau 14k Yellow Gold Large Pink Tourmaline Detailed Hat Pin
Antique Art Nouveau 14k Yellow Gold Large Pink Tourmaline Detailed Hat Pin

Antique Art Nouveau 14k Yellow Gold Large Pink Tourmaline Detailed Hat Pin

Located in Montclair, NJ

Inclusions - 14.5mm (approx.) Material: 14k Solid Yellow Gold Total Weight: 11.93 Grams Top Part Width

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Vintage 1910s Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Opal Diamond Yellow Gold Hat Pin
Vintage Opal Diamond Yellow Gold Hat Pin

Vintage Opal Diamond Yellow Gold Hat Pin

Located in Dallas, TX

Beautifully made Stick Pin/Hat Pin with phenomenal play of color in the opal. This quality of

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Antique Early 1900s American Late Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, 18k Gold

J. E. Caldwell Art Deco Baroque Pearl Diamond Platinum Gold Hat Stick Pin, 1910s
J. E. Caldwell Art Deco Baroque Pearl Diamond Platinum Gold Hat Stick Pin, 1910s

J. E. Caldwell Art Deco Baroque Pearl Diamond Platinum Gold Hat Stick Pin, 1910s

By J.E. Caldwell & Co.

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Exquisite hat stick pin created by J. E. Caldwell in the 1910's. It features a natural baroque

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Vintage 1910s American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

8mm Freshwater Pearl Hat And Hair Pin 14kt Gold 12563
8mm Freshwater Pearl Hat And Hair Pin 14kt Gold 12563

8mm Freshwater Pearl Hat And Hair Pin 14kt Gold 12563

By Unbranded

Located in New York, NY

freshwater Pearl Hat And Hair Pin 0.4ct natural diamond j-color si-2 clarity 14kt yellow gold 2.2

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Lot Of (4) 14KT Antique Hat Pins Collector Classic Cameo, Moonstone, Edwardian
Lot Of (4) 14KT Antique Hat Pins Collector Classic Cameo, Moonstone, Edwardian

Lot Of (4) 14KT Antique Hat Pins Collector Classic Cameo, Moonstone, Edwardian

Located in New York, NY

From an Avid Hat Pin Collector Lot of 4 hat Pins. May be used for collar of blazer jacket. In

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21st Century and Contemporary American Edwardian More Jewelry

Materials

Moonstone, Quartz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Lot of '3' Antique Hat Pins Collector Classic Irish Clove Citrine Turquoise
Lot of '3' Antique Hat Pins Collector Classic Irish Clove Citrine Turquoise

Lot of '3' Antique Hat Pins Collector Classic Irish Clove Citrine Turquoise

Located in New York, NY

From an Avid Hat Pin Collector Lot of 3 hat Pins. (please visit our other hat pins listed) These

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2010s American More Jewelry

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Gold Hat Pin Set
14 Karat Gold Hat Pin Set

14 Karat Gold Hat Pin Set

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W 5 in Dm 0.5 in

14 Karat Gold Hat Pin Set

Located in St.amford, CT

Circa late 19th century boxed set of Victorian hatpins in 14 karat gold with pearls and topaz tops

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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian More Jewelry

Materials

Pearl, Topaz, 14k Gold

Fabergé August Holmström Antique Carved Moonstone Gold Acorn Hat Pin
Fabergé August Holmström Antique Carved Moonstone Gold Acorn Hat Pin

Fabergé August Holmström Antique Carved Moonstone Gold Acorn Hat Pin

By Fabergé

Located in Redmond, WA

A Fabergé diamond-set gold and carved moonstone hat pin, workmaster August Hollming, ST Petersburg

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Early 20th Century Russian Edwardian More Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver

Antique Old Cut Diamond and Red Ruby 14 Carat Gold Coat and Hat Pin with Box
Antique Old Cut Diamond and Red Ruby 14 Carat Gold Coat and Hat Pin with Box

Antique Old Cut Diamond and Red Ruby 14 Carat Gold Coat and Hat Pin with Box

Located in Hamilton, AU

Carefully crafted in 14 carat gold is this gorgeous antique pin featuring a perfect yellow gold

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20th Century British Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Diamond Enamel Shriner Hat Charm Lapel Pin
Diamond Enamel Shriner Hat Charm Lapel Pin

Diamond Enamel Shriner Hat Charm Lapel Pin

Located in DALLAS, TX

14k yellow gold, enamel and diamond Shriner hat charm lapel pin with screw back, 0.8Dwt

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20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

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Located in New York, NY

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Located in Great Neck, NY

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Located in Miami, FL

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Located in GB

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Located in London, England

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14k Gold Hat Pin For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate 14k gold hat pin for your needs in our varied inventory. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using gold, 14k gold and yellow gold. Find an antique version now, or shop for 55 vintage or 4 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. If you’re looking for a 14k gold hat pin from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 18th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic 14k gold hat pin over the years, but those made by Tiffany & Co., Carlo Giuliano and J.E. Caldwell & Co. are often thought to be among the most beautiful. While most can agree that any 14k gold hat pin from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a diamond version from the 20 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also old mine cut cut and bead cut versions available here, too. Most of our 14k gold hat pin for sale are for women, but there are 29 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a 14k Gold Hat Pin?

The price for a 14k gold hat pin starts at $130 and tops out at $28,500 with these brooches, on average, selling for $1,500.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself. 

Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.

Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.

For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.

Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.

In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so. 

Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.

Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle. 

BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.

A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in

Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.

Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.

Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.