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Early 20th Century 14-Karat Indonesian Gold and Coral Kerosang Kebaya Pin
Located in Haarlem, NL
antique costume jewellery pin was probably made for and worn by a Dutch lady living in Indonesia, around
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Early 20th Century Indonesian Victorian Antique Jewelry Pins

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Coral, Gold

Jugendstil Silver Brooch Pin Fine Estate Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Beautiful Jugendstil Brooch in silver; hand hammered center, embossed floras and ovals border; marked: 800; approx. diameter size: 2”; Jugendstil - An art movement embracing life! An...
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Late 19th Century German Art Nouveau Antique Jewelry Pins

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Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Steel Cut Jewelry Onyx Hair Pin
Located in New York, NY
Antique Victorian Steel Cut Jewelry Onyx Hair Pin In good condition the some minor scratches to
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19th Century Unknown Antique Jewelry Pins

Materials

Onyx, Steel

Edwardian Old Mine Diamond Wishbone Brooch Pin Pendant 14K Gold
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Edwardian Old Mine Diamond Wishbone Brooch Pin Pendant 14K Gold This gorgeous Edwardian circa 1890
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Early 20th Century Antique Jewelry Pins

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Edwardian Old Mine Diamond Horseshoe Brooch Pin 18k Gold & Platinum
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Old Mine Diamond Horseshoe Brooch Pin 18K Gold Platinum Edwardian This gorgeous Edwardian circa
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Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Jewelry Pins

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Diamond Art Nouveau Gold Brooch Pin Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Finely detailed Art Nouveau Diamond White Gold Brooch. Beautifully Hand crafted with migraine details in 18K White Gold. Hand set with 109 Diamonds weighing approx....
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Antique Jewelry Pins

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold

Antique/ Vintage Jewellery Box Stick Pin/ Brooch
Located in Braintree, GB
Antique/ vintage jewellery box stick pin/ brooch Dimensions: Length 7cm x width 4cm x height 2cm
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Early 20th Century European Antique Jewelry Pins

Materials

Leather, Velvet

Victorian Butterfly Pin Brooch Gold Gemstones Enamel 18k Estate Jewelry Antique
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A colorful butterfly pin brooch made of 18k gold, featuring various gemstones, and accented with
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Early 1900s Unknown Antique Jewelry Pins

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Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Antique Rose-Cut Diamond Gold Brooch Pin Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Finely detailed High Quality Antique Diamond Gold and Silver Brooch. Beautifully Hand crafted rectangular open floral design Silver top and Gold base. Hand set with...
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Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique Jewelry Pins

Materials

Diamond, Silver, Gold

18k French Art Nouveau brooch - Victorian jewelry - clover pin - Antique luck
Located in Antwerp, BE
gold jewelry between 1838 and 1919. Meaning that this ring is dating back to the French Napoleon III
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Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Jewelry Pins

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k French Art Nouveau brooch - Victorian jewelry - clover pin - Antique luck
18k French Art Nouveau brooch - Victorian jewelry - clover pin - Antique luck
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H 0.89 in W 0.91 in D 0.36 in L 1.05 in
Antique Griffin Holding a Diamond Gold Brooch Pin Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Hand crafted Victorian French Vintage Brooch Pin featuring a Griffin holding an
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Jewelry Pins

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Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold

Antique Pearl & Glass Alice Caviness Jewelry Set Earrings Bracelet & Pin
By Alice Caviness
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Alice Caviness Jewelry Set. This set includes a bracelet, earrings, and a pin pendant, all showcasing
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Jewelry Pins

Materials

Pearl

Antique Victorian Diamond Quartz and Enamel Brooch Pin Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Finely detailed High Quality Antique Diamond, Quartz and Enamel Articulated Gold Brooch. Beautifully Hand crafted rectangular Quartz featuring a Diamond Butterfly D...
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Jewelry Pins

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Diamond, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique Victorian Diamond 15K Gold Locket Brooch Pin Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Finely detailed Antique Victorian Diamond 15K Gold Locket Brooch. Center set with a 0.12ct Diamond. Hand crafted in 15 Karat Yellow Gold. Approx. 1.75” L x 1.43” W....
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Jewelry Pins

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Diamond, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Fox and the Trombone Gold Antique Brooch Pin Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Wonderful Antique Victorian Brooch featuring an engraved Fox Head sticking out on top of a Trombone. Hand crafted and tested to 14K 2-tone yellow and white Gold. Approx. 1 5/8" long....
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Jewelry Pins

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Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Carved Bog Oak Pin Brooch, Mourning Jewelry in Black, Brass-Tone
Located in Milford, DE
A Victorian pin brooch featuring a carved, wooden, bog-oak set on a brass-tone pin. Victorian
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19th Century Victorian Antique Jewelry Pins

Victorian Sterling Silver Scottish Agate Garter Brooch Pin Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Striking & Beautiful quality large Antique Victorian sterling silver Scottish agate garter brooch; The agates have a highly polished mirror finish and all are separated with finely e...
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1890s British Victorian Antique Jewelry Pins

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Agate, Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Shell and Leaf Motif Gold Brooch Pin Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Beautifully hand crafted Victorian Pin featuring shell and leaves of textured designs, center set
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1890s Victorian Antique Jewelry Pins

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Garnet, Gold, 9k Gold

Antique Mother and Cherub Carved Cameo Gold Brooch Pin Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
added cover over the end of the pin. Measuring approx. 2” in diameter. Circa 1900. More Beautiful in
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Early 20th Century Late Victorian Antique Jewelry Pins

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Gemstone Amber Gold Figural Mask Pirate Brooch Pin Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Sensational Finely detailed Antique Natural Amber Gemstone Figural Mask Pin, featuring a Pirate
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Late 19th Century Artisan Antique Jewelry Pins

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Amber, Diamond, 22k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Gemstone Amber Gold Figural Mask Pirate Brooch Pin Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Sensational Finely detailed Antique Natural Amber Gemstone Figural Mask Pin featuring a Pirate with
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Late 19th Century Artisan Antique Jewelry Pins

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Amber, Diamond, 22k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Dancing Angel Cherubs Silver and Gold Diamond Brooch Pin Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Fabulous! Antique Victorian Gold and Silver Brooch. Hand carved Crystal center, depicting Angel Cherubs Dancing around a Wreath and Ribbon. Silver surround Hand set with 20 o...
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Jewelry Pins

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Diamond, Gold, Silver

Georg Jensen Art Nouveau Grape Sterling Silver Brooch Pin Estate Fine Jewelry
By Georg Jensen
Located in Montreal, QC
Elegant & Stylish Iconic Georg Jensen Art Nouveau Brooch featuring his Grape Vine design, Antique; crafted in Sterling Silver; fully hallmarked to the reverse with Georg Jensen dott...
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Early 1900s Danish Art Nouveau Antique Jewelry Pins

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Sterling Silver

Art Deco Hand Carved Portrait Shell Cameo Gold Pin Pendant Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Beautiful Cameo Pin depicting a Beautiful Young Woman posing a striking a Romantic pose. The Hand
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Jewelry Pins

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14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Lucky Scarab Diamond 18 Karat Gold Beetle Brooch Pin Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
. 2.25" x 1.25” wide and weighs approx. 26.96gm. This pin is in excellent vintage condition and recently
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Late 19th Century Neoclassical Antique Jewelry Pins

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Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage Jadeite Jade Hand 24 Karat Yellow Gold Brooch Pin Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Finely detailed Hand carved Chinese Jadeite Jade Hand and hand crafted 24 Karat yellow Gold Brooch. Approx. 3.55” Long. Super cool vintage piece, ready to wear from...
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Early 20th Century Artisan Antique Jewelry Pins

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Jade, Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Pin
Located in Geneva, CH
Platinum and 14K yellow gold pin holding two old-cut and 8/8-cut diamonds respectively in a closed
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1910s Belle Époque Antique Jewelry Pins

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum

Diamond Pin
Diamond Pin
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Edwardian Diamond Pin
Located in Solvang, CA
Antique Edwardian diamond pin, circa 1910. This antique pin is crafted in platinum and 18 karat
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1910s Edwardian Antique Jewelry Pins

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

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 Jewelry Pins

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Diamond, Gold, Platinum

Yellow Gold Pin
Located in Atlanta, GA
Item Details: Metal Type: 18 karat Yellow Gold [Tested] Weight: 3.6 grams Condition: Very Good
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Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Antique Jewelry Pins

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Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Yellow Gold Pin
Yellow Gold Pin
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Music Note Gold Pin
Located in New York, NY
Graceful figural "musical note" pin. Sparkling diamonds set in an antique 9K yellow gold setting
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Early 1900s British Antique Jewelry Pins

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Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold

Music Note Gold Pin
Music Note Gold Pin
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W 0.5 in L 1.25 in
18k Yellow gold stick pin - Family brooch - detailed Ivy cravat pin
Located in Antwerp, BE
For sale is this stunning Victorian leaf pin. This lovely antique 18k gold pin is very detailed and
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1890s French Victorian Antique Jewelry Pins

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Turtle Pin
Located in Coral Gables, FL
14 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Turtle Pin Featuring Satin Finish Texture, 0.03 Carat Old European Cut
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Late 19th Century Antique Jewelry Pins

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Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Mirror Pin Featuring rubies
Located in New York, NY
A fabulous figural mirror pin: beautifully hand-crafted with a central reflective mirror surrounded
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1910s American Antique Jewelry Pins

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Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mirror Pin Featuring rubies
Mirror Pin Featuring rubies
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W 0.88 in L 1.75 in
Antique Hand Painted Owl Portrait Stick Pin - Cravat Pin in Gold
Located in Danvers, MA
Wonderful as an original antique stick pin or cravat pin, this charming hand painted Owl would also
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19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Jewelry Pins

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Gold

Antique Diamond Amethyst Pin
Located in New York, NY
Silver top gold back diamond and oval amethyst pin, amethyst meausres 21 mm x 24.8 mm weight approx
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19th Century Unknown Antique Jewelry Pins

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Amethyst, Diamond

Antique Ruby Stick Pin
Located in METAIRIE, LA
your insurance purposes. We welcome your inquiries! **We do guarantee that the pin is constructed of
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Early 1900s Antique Jewelry Pins

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Ruby, 14k Gold

Antique Ruby Stick Pin
Antique Ruby Stick Pin
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L 0.8 in
Victorian Turquoise Bar Pin
Located in New York, NY
Victorian bar pin with calibre set turquoise in 14k gold. Nice Etruscan work decoration. 1880's USA
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1880s American Antique Jewelry Pins

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Turquoise, 14k Gold

Bow Diamond Sapphire Pin
Located in New York, NY
Pin in a bow shape, finely crafted in platinum with a diamond center stone weighing a total of 1.50
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1920s Unknown Antique Jewelry Pins

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Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Antique Diamond Swirl Pin
Located in San Francisco, CA
Beautifully crafted swirl motif Diamond Pin featuring approximately 2.25 carats of impressive round
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Early 20th Century Antique Jewelry Pins

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver

18k Yellow gold stick pin - Griffin brooch - Antique French Dragon cravat pin
Located in Antwerp, BE
For sale is this stunning 18 carat gold Victorian dragon pin. This dragon / Eagle / Griffin is very
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1890s French Victorian Antique Jewelry Pins

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 8pc Red Garnet Gemstone Brooch Pins Bracelet Bohemian Jewelry Lot
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique and vintage lot of red Garnet jewelry featuring pins / brooches / pendants / bracelet and
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Early 20th Century Antique Jewelry Pins

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Metal

Antique Jade Lily Pin
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in METAIRIE, LA
Antique Circa 1920 [Attributed to the French Lalique pieces - same era] The Latin word for this type of flower [Lily] is 'Lilium' - symbolic of Purity, Innocence, & Rebirth.. The mo...
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1920s French Antique Jewelry Pins

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Jade, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Jade Lily Pin
Antique Jade Lily Pin
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W 2.5 in L 4 in
Platinum Art Deco Old European Cut Natural Diamond Bar Pin Brooch Pin
Located in Baltimore, MD
Platinum Art Deco Old European Cut Natural Diamond Bar Pin Brooch Pin Metal: Platinum & 14k gold
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Jewelry Pins

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Diamond, Platinum

Jade Art Nouveau Stick Pin
Located in Riverdale, NY
Lovely Jade Art Nouveau Stick Pin circa 1900 USA. Made in the jewelry hub of Newark NY with 14K
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Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Jewelry Pins

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Jade, 14k Gold

Jade Art Nouveau Stick Pin
Jade Art Nouveau Stick Pin
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W 0.5 in L 2.65 in
Two Antique German Art Nouveau Jewelry Memory Pin Brooch Ormolu, 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
1900. Each brooch pin has a picture inside. A very pretty piece of antique jewellery which would make
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Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Jewelry Pins

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Ormolu

Yellow Gold Fox Pin
Located in Atlanta, GA
Item Details: Length: 2.13 inches Metal Type: 14 karat Yellow Gold Weight: 5.6 grams Center Info: Glass with Fox Finger to Top of Stone Measurement: 2.54mm
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Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Antique Jewelry Pins

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Fox Pin
Yellow Gold Fox Pin
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Edwardian Diamond 18K & Platinum Pin
Located in Solvang, CA
Antique Edwardian diamond 18K & platinum pin, circa 1910. This antique pin is crafted in 18 karat
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1910s Antique Jewelry Pins

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Stunning Antique Platinum Diamond Pin
Located in San Francisco, CA
A chance to own a gorgeous piece of history! This antique platinum pin is in phenomenal condition
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1890s Unknown Art Deco Antique Jewelry Pins

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Diamond, Platinum

Stunning Antique Platinum Diamond Pin
Stunning Antique Platinum Diamond Pin
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W 1.5 in L 1.5 in
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 Jewelry Pins

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Double Heart Diamond & Platinum Pin
Located in New York, NY
Bright and beautiful intertwined double heart pin. Set in platinum. Encrusted with brilliant
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Early 1900s American Edwardian Antique Jewelry Pins

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Diamond, Platinum

Double Heart Diamond & Platinum Pin
Double Heart Diamond & Platinum Pin
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W 1 in L 0.5 in
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 Jewelry Pins

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Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

French Horn Gold Tie Pin
Located in New York, NY
French Horn tie pin. 14K yellow gold. 1"x 3/4." A fun figural for the horn aficionado. Alice
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1910s American Antique Jewelry Pins

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14k Gold

French Horn Gold Tie Pin
French Horn Gold Tie Pin
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W 1 in L 0.75 in
Victorian Caged Tiger Sash Pin
Located in New York, NY
Unusual Victorian Caged Tiger Sash Pin from the late 1800's. Textured antique brass frame with
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1890s American Victorian Antique Jewelry Pins

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Brass

Edwardian 14kt/Platinum+Diamond Pin
Located in Narberth, PA
An elegant pin from the Edwardian (ca1910s) era! Crafted in platinum, this beautifully milgrained
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1910s Unknown Edwardian Antique Jewelry Pins

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum

Edwardian 14kt/Platinum+Diamond Pin
Edwardian 14kt/Platinum+Diamond Pin
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W 0.44 in D 0.13 in L 2.5 in
Victorian Diamond Trident Pin 1.30ctw
Located in Narberth, PA
A unique pin from the Victorian (ca1880s) era! Crafted in 18kt rosy gold, this eye-catching piece
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1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Jewelry Pins

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Victorian Diamond Trident Pin 1.30ctw
Victorian Diamond Trident Pin 1.30ctw
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W 0.75 in D 0.25 in L 2.88 in
California Gold Quartz Bar Pin
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Rare California Gold Quartz Bar Pin/Brooch. Fourteen carat Rose Gold Handmade American Pin
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1870s American Antique Jewelry Pins

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Quartz, Gold, 14k 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 Jewelry Pins

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Diamond

Victorian 14 Karat Diamond Pin
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Victorian 14 Karat Gold Rose-tone Diamond Pin. Simple and delicate yet sophisticated brooch/pin
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1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Jewelry Pins

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Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 14 Karat Diamond Pin
Victorian 14 Karat Diamond Pin
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W 0.22 in L 2.1 in
Antique Art Nouveau Devil's Mask 14K Gold & Pearl Stick Pin or Lapel Pin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Art Nouveau stick pin. In 14k gold. In the form of a devil's mask. Set with small
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Antique Jewelry Pins

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Pearl, 14k Gold

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Antique Jewelry Pins For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a broad range of antique jewelry pins for sale on 1stDibs. All of the items for sale were constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 14k Gold and Yellow Gold. Our inventory has long been popular, and it includes earlier versions that date to the 18th Century and newer variations that were made as recently as the 20th Century. The designs in our inventory of antique jewelry pins bearing Victorian or Art Deco hallmarks are very popular. Tiffany & Co., Cartier and Krementz & Co each produced beautiful examples of these items that are worth considering. Many pieces in our collection are stylish for most occasions, but Diamond versions, from our inventory of 959, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. There are many round cut, old mine cut and rose cut antique jewelry pins for sale. When shopping our range of antique jewelry pins, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men today than there are for women.

How Much are Antique Jewelry Pins?

On average, antique jewelry pins at 1stDibs sell for $1,950, while they’re typically $65 on the low end and $180,000 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 Jewelry Pins
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    Paste jewelry is made out of a special type of flint glass that emulates several gemstones. Paste is a hand-cut glass that is polished with metal powder until it gleams like a gem. Paste jewelry was popular as a cheaper alternative to diamonds during the Georgian, Victorian, and Edwardian eras, as well as the Art Deco period. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage paste jewelry.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To tell if jewelry is antique gold, take it to a licensed appraiser experienced in evaluating jewelry. It is difficult to identify jewelry materials using only the naked eye and online resources. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of expertly vetted gold jewelry.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    In antique jewelry, the term “paste” means glass finished in a way that allows it to resemble natural gemstones. To produce paste, artisans polish it for long periods of time with metal powder. On 1stDibs, find a selection of antique paste jewelry.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    To know if your antique jewelry is valuable, you can consult trusted online resources to see what similar pieces have sold for in the past. It is important to note that the condition of your specific piece will have a major effect on how much it is worth. Jewelry of a certain historical period will be worth more to collectors than accessories from other less noteworthy eras, and whether or not a given accessory is set with a precious gemstone may affect its value as well. You may wish to have the jewelry evaluated by a certified appraiser who can examine the piece and give you a price estimate. Master jewelry designers and luxury houses of the 19th and 20th centuries include Cartier, Tiffany & Co., Van Cleef & Arpels, BVLGARI and others. Shop a collection of jewelry from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Yes, some antique jewelry does go up in value. It is important to note that demand as well as the condition of your specific piece will have a major effect on how much it is worth. A certain historical period’s jewelry may be worth more to collectors than accessories from other less noteworthy eras, and whether or not a given accessory is set with precious gems may affect its value as well. You may wish to have the jewelry evaluated by a certified appraiser who can examine the piece and estimate its value. Master jewelry designers and luxury houses of the 19th and 20th centuries include Cartier, Tiffany & Co., Van Cleef & Arpels, BVLGARI and others. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of jewelry from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertDecember 12, 2023
    To tell if jewelry is vintage or antique, first look for any hallmarks that signify its maker. You can use trusted online resources to research when the maker was active and producing pieces similar to yours to roughly estimate its age. Jewelry is vintage if it's between 20 and 99 years old, and antique if it is 100 years old or more. If you're unable to locate a maker's hallmark, becoming familiar with the materials and other characteristics used during different eras of jewelry can help you date your piece. When in doubt, enlist the help of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable dealer. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of vintage and antique jewelry.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023
    Jewelry is considered antique once it is 100 years old. Pieces that are 20 to 99 years old are vintage. Contemporary is the term used to describe jewelry that is less than 20 years old. Explore a large selection of antique, vintage and contemporary jewelry from some of the world's top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertDecember 4, 2023
    To tell if antique jewelry is real, first look for hallmarks that may signify the maker. You can then use trusted online resources to find out what to look for to verify authenticity. If the jewelry doesn't have hallmarks, you may wish to consult a certified appraiser or licensed dealer. An expert can evaluate your jewelry, tell you whether it is a genuine antique and provide information about its materials and approximate value. Explore a large selection of antique jewelry on 1stDibs.