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Antique Diamond Pin Brooch
Located in Geneva, CH
Antique Diamond Pin Brooch in Platinum and Yellow Gold. Circa 1900. Security in metal. Height
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Early 1900s European Belle Époque Antique Brooches Brooches And Pins

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Platinum

Art Deco Platinum and Diamond Pin Brooch
Located in Austin, TX
An absolutely stunning English Art Deco diamond brooch set in 18k yellow gold and topped with
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Antique Brooches Brooches And Pins

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Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique Art Deco Platinum and Diamond Pin Brooch
Art Deco Platinum and Diamond Pin Brooch
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H 1 in W 2.25 in D 0.25 in
Antique Gold and Turquoise Bar Pin Brooch
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Art Deco style, this ten carat antique yellow gold bar pin is accented with bezel set natural
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1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique Brooches Brooches And Pins

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Turquoise, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Diamond Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Diamond Pin in White Gold and Diamonds
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Mid-19th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Brooches Brooches And Pins

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Diamond

Victorian Diamond Gold Pin Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A stylish antique from the end of the 19th century, this Victorian pin features 3 round old cut
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Late 19th Century British Antique Brooches Brooches And Pins

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Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Ruby and Diamond Yellow Gold Pin Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
brooch; part of our diverse antique jewelry collection. This impressive ruby pin has been crafted in 9k
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1890s Unknown Antique Brooches Brooches And Pins

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Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Ruby and Diamond Yellow Gold Pin Brooch
Antique Ruby and Diamond Yellow Gold Pin Brooch
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H 0.08 in W 0.67 in L 0.72 in
Victorian Turquoise Ruby and Diamond Falcon Pin Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
, silver set brooch with 15k gold pins; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections
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1880s Antique Brooches Brooches And Pins

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Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 18K gold diamond ruby wolf stick pin brooch, Art deco pin animal brooch
Located in Versailles, FR
For sale a rare antique French stick pin featuring a wolf's head. At the heart of this pin brooch
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Brooches Brooches And Pins

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Art Deco Brooch Vintage Pin Onyx & Diamond brooch pin 18KT white gold Old Europe
Located in Jupiter, FL
Rare Art Deco brooch pin made with a large onyx and a single diamond in the center, the diamond is
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Late 17th Century Art Deco Antique Brooches Brooches And Pins

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Onyx, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Rock Crystal Flower Diamond Brooch Pin
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
enchanting statement piece and let your style bloom with unparalleled allure. The brooch/ pin measures 3
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Brooches Brooches And Pins

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Crystal, Diamond, White Diamond, Quartz, Rock Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold, W...

Rock Crystal Flower Diamond Brooch Pin
Rock Crystal Flower Diamond Brooch Pin
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W 2.5 in L 3 in
Jade Onyx Diamonds Brooch Pin, 1925
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
Jade Onyx Diamonds Brooch Pin Cellini NYC really delicate and fine work of jeweler. The brooch has
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Early 20th Century Antique Brooches Brooches And Pins

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Diamond, Jade, Onyx

Antique Diamond Gold Anchor Brooch Pin
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1890s The 14K yellow gold brooch / pin is designed as two crossed anchors which are
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Brooches Brooches And Pins

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Diamond, Gold

Antique French Butterfly Brooch Pin, 1890s
Located in Chicago, IL
sapphire (1.15 carats) is a natural untreated stone of Cambodian origin. The brooch is marked on pin with
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Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Brooches Brooches And Pins

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Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver

Victorian Coral and Diamond Pin Brooch, circa 1880s
Located in London, GB
This beautiful little brooch features a peach coloured coral stone on the top. It measures 6.3mm
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1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Brooches Brooches And Pins

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Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique Gold Cannetille and Seed Pearl Pin Brooch
Located in Rotterdam, NL
An antique 19th century drop-shaped brooch created in 14 karat gold. The brooch is set with seven
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Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Antique Brooches Brooches And Pins

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Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Turquoise and 15 Carat Gold Pin Brooch
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This lovely pin holds 8 bright turquoise stones. The colour of the stones compliment the glossy 15
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1880s British Victorian Antique Brooches Brooches And Pins

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Turquoise, Gold

Platinum Aquamarine Diamond Edwardian Brooch Pin
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Aquamarine, diamond and platinum brooch from the Edwardian period. The beautiful handcrafted
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1910s Edwardian Antique Brooches Brooches And Pins

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Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum

Edwardian Platinum Diamond Bar Brooch Pin
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
A very fine and elegant Platinum Diamond Edwardian bar pin brooch. The fine filigree brooch has a
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1890s Unknown Edwardian Antique Brooches Brooches And Pins

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Diamond, Platinum

Edwardian Platinum Diamond Bar Brooch Pin
Edwardian Platinum Diamond Bar Brooch Pin
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W 0.38 in L 3.35 in
Interesting Insect Cicada Diamond Brooch Pin
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
This Victorian era brooch pin is a stunning piece of early 1900s antique insect jewelry. The
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Early 20th Century Victorian Antique Brooches Brooches And Pins

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Platinum

Interesting Insect Cicada Diamond Brooch Pin
Interesting Insect Cicada Diamond Brooch Pin
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W 1.11 in L 2.17 in
Edwardian Diamond Platinum Circle Pin Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
round European cut diamonds set around in a circle as well as in a fine bow on top of the brooch. The
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Early 20th Century British Antique Brooches Brooches And Pins

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Diamond, Platinum

Antique Victorian Emerald Lizard Brooch Pin
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
This authentic, antique Victorian era lizard brooch is a century old surprise. Shimmering diamonds
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1890s Late Victorian Antique Brooches Brooches And Pins

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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Vintage Art Deco Diamond Brooch Pin
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage 14 karat white gold art deco brooch with round brilliant and marquis shaped diamonds. There
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Brooches Brooches And Pins

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Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Art Deco Diamond Brooch Pin
Vintage Art Deco Diamond Brooch Pin
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H 2.37 in W 1.38 in
Antique Victorian Yellow Gold and Platinum Pipe Pin Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive antique Victorian 21 karat yellow gold and platinum 'pipe' pin brooch with 12 karat
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1890s Unknown Victorian Antique Brooches Brooches And Pins

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Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Antique Natural Pearl, Platinum and Yellow Gold Pin Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
carat yellow gold and platinum set pin brooch; part of our diverse antique Victorian brooch collections
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1890s Victorian Antique Brooches Brooches And Pins

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Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Antique Natural Pearl, Platinum and Yellow Gold Pin Brooch
Antique Natural Pearl, Platinum and Yellow Gold Pin Brooch
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H 0.37 in W 0.62 in L 0.77 in
Victorian Diamond and Enamel Yellow Gold Duck Pin Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive antique Victorian 0.21 carat diamond and 14 karat yellow gold stick pin brooch in the
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1880s Unknown Antique Brooches Brooches And Pins

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Victorian Diamond Gold Star Pin Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A classic Victorian piece from the 1890’s, this star brooch features 7 bright and full of life
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Late 19th Century British Antique Brooches Brooches And Pins

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Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Etruscan Revival Gold and Enamel Floral Pin Brooch
Located in Rotterdam, NL
This is an antique round Etruscan Revival brooch made of 14 karat gold, decorated with an Art
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Late 19th Century European Art Nouveau Antique Brooches Brooches And Pins

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Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel, Yellow Gold

1890s Antique Diamond and Yellow Gold Hunting Pin Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
antique hunting pin brooch has been crafted in 15k yellow gold with 15k white gold details. The brooch
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1890s Unknown Antique Brooches Brooches And Pins

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Diamond, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Banded Agate and Yellow Gold Pin Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive antique Victorian banded agate and 22k yellow gold, 14 karat yellow gold pin brooch
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Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Antique Brooches Brooches And Pins

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Agate, Gold, 14k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Banded Agate and Yellow Gold Pin Brooch
Antique Victorian Banded Agate and Yellow Gold Pin Brooch
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H 0.79 in W 0.5 in L 2.72 in
1900s Diamond, Cultured Pearl and Yellow Gold Pin Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
gold and 9 carat gold set pin brooch; part of our diverse antique jewellery collection This stunning
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Early 1900s Unknown Antique Brooches Brooches And Pins

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Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1900s Diamond, Cultured Pearl and Yellow Gold Pin Brooch
1900s Diamond, Cultured Pearl and Yellow Gold Pin Brooch
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H 0.16 in W 0.21 in Dm 0.16 in L 2.7 in
Antique 1880s Essex Crystal and Yellow Gold Pin Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Essex crystal and 18 karat yellow gold fox pin brooch
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1880s Unknown Antique Brooches Brooches And Pins

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Crystal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco, Diamond Flower Brooch Pin
Located in Brisbane, QLD
This exquisite Art Deco stylised flower pin was likely made in the 1920s at the height of the Deco
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Antique Brooches Brooches And Pins

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Early Castellani Coin and 18 Karat Gold Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
18k gold and early Castellani coin Brooch Pin Collectable and rare catalans Brooch
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Mid-19th Century Antique Brooches Brooches And Pins

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18k Gold

Victorian Diamond Gold Sunburst Pin Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A well made piece from the 1880’s, this antique Victorian pin depicts a bursting sun. It features a
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Late 19th Century British Antique Brooches Brooches And Pins

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Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Diamond Gold Flower Pin Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
all around it. The pin has a bail added to it allowing it to be worn as a pendant as well. Made in 14k
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1890s British Antique Brooches Brooches And Pins

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Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique 9k Gold Fox and Crop Brooch, Pin, Edwardian
Located in NEWARK, GB
A well detailed antique 9ct gold fox and riding crop brooch or pin. It has subtle bi colour gold
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique Brooches Brooches And Pins

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9k Gold

Antique Onyx and Rose Cut Diamond Gold Pin Brooch
Located in Rotterdam, NL
An antique Victorian rose cut diamond and onyx oval pin brooch. The onyx gradually slopes towards
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Late 19th Century European Victorian Antique Brooches Brooches And Pins

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Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Victorian-Era Brooch 3.12 Carat No Oil Colombian Emerald & Diamond Brooch Pin
Located in Miami, FL
Certificate comments: "Site a white and yellow metal pin/brooch with several old cut diamonds (identified at
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19th Century British Art Nouveau Antique Brooches Brooches And Pins

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Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Silver

Antique Scottish Dirk Dagger Silver Brooch Pin
Located in Chesterland, OH
. This remarkable brooch measures 4.9" (12.4 cm) long and features a secure pin and clasp, with a weight
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Early 20th Century English Victorian Antique Brooches Brooches And Pins

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Silver, Sterling Silver

14 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Fly Brooch Pin
Located in Atlanta, GA
Details: .50ct, Round Brilliant, Natural Diamonds, H-I, SI Pin Measurements: Length: 19.75mm Condition
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Early 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Antique Brooches Brooches And Pins

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Yellow Gold

Antique Yellow Gold Pearl Diamond Pin/Brooch
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Antique Victorian Pearl Rough Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Pin/Brooch. Two Baroque pearls in the
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1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Brooches Brooches And Pins

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

Antique Yellow Gold Pearl Diamond Pin/Brooch
Antique Yellow Gold Pearl Diamond Pin/Brooch
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W 0.8 in L 2.5 in
Art Deco Sapphire Diamond Platinum Pin Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Sapphire Diamond Platinum Pin Brooch Square-shaped sapphires, with baguette-cut diamonds
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Brooches Brooches And Pins

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Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco Sapphire Diamond Platinum Pin Brooch
Art Deco Sapphire Diamond Platinum Pin Brooch
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W 1.38 in L 0.56 in
Edwardian Opal 9 Carat Gold Pin Brooch
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This exquisite brooch is set with a glowing opal. The pin is modelled in 9carat gold and the opal
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Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Brooches Brooches And Pins

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Opal, Gold

Edwardian Opal 9 Carat Gold Pin Brooch
Edwardian Opal 9 Carat Gold Pin Brooch
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W 0.36 in L 4.14 in
Moonstone Turquoise Pin Brooch Original Box, 1890
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
Moonstone Turquoise Pin Brooch in its Original Box. Remarkable antique pin. The circular shaped
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Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Antique Brooches Brooches And Pins

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Moonstone, Turquoise

10 Karat Yellow Gold Cameo Brooch/Pin
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 10 Karat Yellow Gold Cameo Brooch/Pin- This elegant cameo brooch features a lovely lady in
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Early 20th Century Antique Brooches Brooches And Pins

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Yellow Gold

10 Karat Yellow Gold Cameo Brooch/Pin
10 Karat Yellow Gold Cameo Brooch/Pin
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W 29 in L 33 in
Antique Art Nouveau Carved Amethyst Brooch Pin
Located in Chicago, IL
resemble a berry. An interesting and unusual brooch from Art Nouveau era. Marked on frame and pin
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Early 20th Century Russian Art Nouveau Antique Brooches Brooches And Pins

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Amethyst

Antique Gold Silver Diamond Flower Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
Antique gold and silver floral brooch, with rose and old mine cut diamonds. Brooch is 67 x 31mm
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19th Century Antique Brooches Brooches And Pins

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Diamond, Gold, Silver

Antique Garnet 14K Gold Cannetille Pin Brooch
Located in Rotterdam, NL
An antique 19th century garnet brooch set in a 14 karat gold frame. The faceted garnet is
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Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Antique Brooches Brooches And Pins

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Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Garnet 14K Gold Cannetille Pin Brooch
Antique Garnet 14K Gold Cannetille Pin Brooch
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H 0.6 in W 1.03 in
Edwardian Seed Pearl and 9 Carat Gold Horseshoe Pin Brooch
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This exquisite brooch is set with sweet seed pearls. The pin and the horseshoe is modelled in
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Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Brooches Brooches And Pins

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Pearl, Gold

Antique Victorian Ruby and Diamond Yellow Gold Horse Pin Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This fine and impressive antique diamond pin brooch has been crafted in 18k yellow gold with an 18k
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1890s Victorian Antique Brooches Brooches And Pins

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Ruby and Diamond Yellow Gold Horse Pin Brooch
Antique Victorian Ruby and Diamond Yellow Gold Horse Pin Brooch
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H 0.16 in D 2.55 in L 0.44 in
Edwardian 9 Karat Yellow Gold Brooch Pin
Located in Atlanta, GA
Item Details: Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 2.3 grams Pin
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Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Antique Brooches Brooches And Pins

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Yellow Gold

Victorian Snake Venetian glass serpent pin brooch
Located in Wallkill, NY
Wonderful Victorian brooch with double headed snake and bezel set center stone. The Pink Cabochon
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Brooches Brooches And Pins

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Gilt Metal

Vintage Old Mine Brilliant Diamond and Pearl Pin/Brooch
Located in Atlanta, GA
Item Details: Metal Type: 14k Yellow Gold [Tested] Weight: 5.6 grams Diamond Details: Weight: 1.25ct, total weight Cut: Old European brilliant Color: G-H Clarity: VS/SI Pearl: N...
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1890s American Victorian Antique Brooches Brooches And Pins

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Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold

14K Victorian Stick Pin Collection Tree Brooch
Located in Big Bend, WI
Victorian rose gold stick pin collection pin in the form of a tree. The pin is made from 8 stick
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Late 18th Century Antique Brooches Brooches And Pins

Victorian Diamond Ruby Gold Butterfly Brooch Pin
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Amazing Victorian butterfly brooch created on the turn of 20th century in France. Made of 18k
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Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Brooches Brooches And Pins

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Ruby, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Diamond Ruby Gold Butterfly Brooch Pin
Victorian Diamond Ruby Gold Butterfly Brooch Pin
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H 1.75 in W 2.25 in
Jugendstil Silver Brooch Pin Fine Estate Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Beautiful Jugendstil Brooch in silver; hand hammered center, embossed floras and ovals border
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Late 19th Century German Art Nouveau Antique Brooches Brooches And Pins

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Sterling Silver

19th Century French Diamond Swiss Movement Watch and Brooch Pin
Located in London, GB
An exquisite late 19th Century French watch and watch pin brooch profusely set with rose-cut
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Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Brooches Brooches And Pins

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Victorian Pearl Brooch Pin 18KT Yellow Gold
Located in Jupiter, FL
Beautiful pearl pin made in 18Kt yellow gold, Victorian. GRAM WEIGHT: 3.51gr GOLD: 18KT yellow
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16th Century Victorian Antique Brooches Brooches And Pins

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Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 18K Enameled Portrait Pin Brooch Locket
Located in Big Bend, WI
Victorian 18K yellow gold pin with applied green gold accents featuring an enameled scene of a man
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Brooches Brooches And Pins

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18k Gold

Vintage Petite Pearl Gold Bar Pin Brooch
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Enjoy this charming little vintage treat decorated with petite pearls in platinum. The bar pin is
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Early 1900s American Antique Brooches Brooches And Pins

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Pearl, Gold, 10k Gold, Platinum

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Antique Brooches Brooches And Pins For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, there are many options to choose from in our inventory of antique brooches brooches and pins. Frequently made of Gold, Yellow Gold and 14k Gold, these items were constructed with great care. Our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and pieces in stock date back to the 18th Century while others were produced as recently as the 20th Century. There are many different pieces in our collection of antique brooches brooches and pins to choose from, but Victorian and Art Deco antique brooches brooches and pins are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made iterations of these items over the years, but those made by Tiffany & Co., Cartier and Bailey, Banks & Biddle are often thought to be among the most beautiful. Any of these pieces can lend versatility to your look, but Diamond versions, from our inventory of 260, are particularly popular. Today, if you’re looking for round cut antique brooches brooches and pins and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes old mine cut and rose cut alternatives. There aren’t many items for men in our collection of antique brooches brooches and pins, as most of the options available are for women.

How Much are Antique Brooches Brooches And Pins?

On average, antique brooches brooches and pins at 1stDibs sell for $1,865, while they’re typically $92 on the low end and $77,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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 Antique Brooches Brooches And Pins
  • 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 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 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.