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Antique Mosaic Pin

Victorian Impressive Vatican City Micro Mosaic Pin/Pendant
Victorian Impressive Vatican City Micro Mosaic Pin/Pendant

Victorian Impressive Vatican City Micro Mosaic Pin/Pendant

Located in Narberth, PA

A magnificent micro mosaic pin and pendant from the Victorian (ca1880) era! This spectacular piece

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1880s Victorian Antique Mosaic Pin

Materials

18k Gold

Antique French Platinum & Gold 2.20ctw Old Diamond Mosaic Pin Brooch
Antique French Platinum & Gold 2.20ctw Old Diamond Mosaic Pin Brooch

Antique French Platinum & Gold 2.20ctw Old Diamond Mosaic Pin Brooch

Located in Montclair, NJ

White Gold Pin (Marked with Head for French Platinum Mark as well as maker) Total Weight: 10.9 Grams

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19th Century Antique Mosaic Pin

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Circular micro mosaic pendant necklace of the Temple of Vesta, 1830-40
Circular micro mosaic pendant necklace of the Temple of Vesta, 1830-40

Circular micro mosaic pendant necklace of the Temple of Vesta, 1830-40

Located in Kenilworth, US

Circular micro mosaic pin pendant centers on the Temple of Vesta in the Roman forum. The micro

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1830s Italian Antique Mosaic Pin

Materials

14k Gold

Impressive Victorian Micro Mosaic Urn Locket/Pin
Impressive Victorian Micro Mosaic Urn Locket/Pin

Impressive Victorian Micro Mosaic Urn Locket/Pin

Located in Narberth, PA

An incredible Italian micro mosaic urn locket/pin from the Victorian (circa 1880) era! This

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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Mosaic Pin

Materials

18k Gold

14 Karat Gold Victorian Pietra Dura Mosaic Floral Pin Brooch
14 Karat Gold Victorian Pietra Dura Mosaic Floral Pin Brooch

14 Karat Gold Victorian Pietra Dura Mosaic Floral Pin Brooch

Located in Wallkill, NY

mosaic floral inlay set in 14k gold / onyx. Measuring 1.86" w x 1.53" top to bottom. This is out of a

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1890s Victorian Antique Mosaic Pin

Materials

Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Zuni Native American Gan Dancer Pin Pendant, Silver Mosaic Inlay
Zuni Native American Gan Dancer Pin Pendant, Silver Mosaic Inlay

Zuni Native American Gan Dancer Pin Pendant, Silver Mosaic Inlay

By Zuni

Located in Milford, DE

pin/pendant. This stunning piece features a traditional Gan Dancer, symbolizing the revered messengers

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Early 20th Century American Native American Antique Mosaic Pin

Materials

Coral, Pearl, Turquoise, Onyx, Sterling Silver

Antique, Victorian Etruscan Revival 1880s Micro Mosaic Gold Swan Brooch/Tie Pin
Antique, Victorian Etruscan Revival 1880s Micro Mosaic Gold Swan Brooch/Tie Pin

Antique, Victorian Etruscan Revival 1880s Micro Mosaic Gold Swan Brooch/Tie Pin

Located in London, GB

Exceptional Victorian Etruscan Revival Micro Mosaic Swan Brooch Depiction of two playful swans

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1880s British Victorian Antique Mosaic Pin

Materials

Agate, Chalcedony, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 15k Gold

Antique 14k Gold 9.50ct GIA Greenish Yellow Sapphire Mosaic Open Work Pin Brooch
Antique 14k Gold 9.50ct GIA Greenish Yellow Sapphire Mosaic Open Work Pin Brooch

Antique 14k Gold 9.50ct GIA Greenish Yellow Sapphire Mosaic Open Work Pin Brooch

Located in Montclair, NJ

truly elegant mosaic open work design that is neatly milgrain bezel set with 3 gorgeous synthetic

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Early 1900s Antique Mosaic Pin

Materials

Yellow Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rare 19th Century English Tunbridgeware Hair Pin or Slide
Rare 19th Century English Tunbridgeware Hair Pin or Slide

Rare 19th Century English Tunbridgeware Hair Pin or Slide

Located in Dallas, TX

PRESENTING an EXTREMELY UNIQUE and RARE 19C British Tunbridgeware Hair Pin/Bobbin or Slide. This

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Late 19th Century English High Victorian Antique Mosaic Pin

Materials

Satinwood, Walnut

Small Plate with Dogs and Puppies
Small Plate with Dogs and Puppies

Small Plate with Dogs and Puppies

$4,942

H 1.78 in W 2.17 in D 0.04 in

Small Plate with Dogs and Puppies

Located in Roma, IT

Slate finely decorated with micro mosaic. Designed as a pin. This artwork is shipped from Italy

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19th Century Italian Modern Antique Mosaic Pin

Materials

Stone, Metal

Byzantine Revival Micro-Mosaic Stick Pin by Antonio Carli
Byzantine Revival Micro-Mosaic Stick Pin by Antonio Carli

Byzantine Revival Micro-Mosaic Stick Pin by Antonio Carli

Located in London, GB

A Byzantine revival micro-mosaic stick pin in the form of an oil lamp, attributed to Antonio Carli

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1860s Revival Antique Mosaic Pin

Materials

Yellow Gold, Gold

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1880s Russian Gold Micro-Mosaic Pin/Pendant by Blumenthaller, St. Petersburg
1880s Russian Gold Micro-Mosaic Pin/Pendant by Blumenthaller, St. Petersburg

1880s Russian Gold Micro-Mosaic Pin/Pendant by Blumenthaller, St. Petersburg

Located in St. Catharines, ON

Rare Russian pin/pendant from the Romanov era, period of Tsar Alexander III, this Italian micro

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1880s Russian Russian Empire Antique Mosaic Pin

Materials

14k Gold, Gold

Sterling Silver Micromosaic Heart Pin
Sterling Silver Micromosaic Heart Pin

Sterling Silver Micromosaic Heart Pin

Located in Madison area, WI

- Antique Micro Mosaic Heart Pin - c. 1880-1900 - Glass, sterling silver Examples of micro

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Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Mosaic Pin

Materials

Sterling Silver

Victorian Micromosaic 14K Gold Brooch Depicting a King Charles Spaniel c. 1870
Victorian Micromosaic 14K Gold Brooch Depicting a King Charles Spaniel c. 1870

Victorian Micromosaic 14K Gold Brooch Depicting a King Charles Spaniel c. 1870

Located in Goettingen, DE

mosaic, the original long pin on the back closes securely with a C-hook. 585/ 14 kt yellow gold

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Late 19th Century European Victorian Antique Mosaic Pin

Materials

Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Micro Mosaic Pin/Locket with Grecian Woman Motif
Victorian Micro Mosaic Pin/Locket with Grecian Woman Motif

Victorian Micro Mosaic Pin/Locket with Grecian Woman Motif

Located in Narberth, PA

An absolutely wonderful micro mosaic pin/locket pendant from the Victorian (ca1880) era! The

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1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Mosaic Pin

Materials

18k Gold

Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Micro Mosaic Pin
Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Micro Mosaic Pin

Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Micro Mosaic Pin

Located in New York, NY

A rare and beautiful Victorian 14K yellow gold Venetian glass floral designed micro mosaic Brooch

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Early 1900s Italian Victorian Antique Mosaic Pin

Materials

14k Gold

Victorian Large Micro Mosaic Gold Urn Pin/Pendant
Victorian Large Micro Mosaic Gold Urn Pin/Pendant

Victorian Large Micro Mosaic Gold Urn Pin/Pendant

Located in Narberth, PA

An absolutely fabulous micro mosaic pendant from the Victorian era! Tiny tiles with vivid colors of

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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Mosaic Pin

Materials

14k Gold

Antique 18k Gold MICRO MOSAIC St Luke The Bull, Taurus Victorian Brooch, Pin
Antique 18k Gold MICRO MOSAIC St Luke The Bull, Taurus Victorian Brooch, Pin

Antique 18k Gold MICRO MOSAIC St Luke The Bull, Taurus Victorian Brooch, Pin

Located in Bernardsville, NJ

find in a micromosaic brooch. The mosaic is surrounded in 18k rose-yellow gold with four decorative

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Mid-19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Mosaic Pin

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Rose Gold, 18k Gold

Zuni Native American Rainbow Man Pin Brooch, Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Zuni Native American Rainbow Man Pin Brooch, Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Zuni Native American Rainbow Man Pin Brooch, Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver

By Zuni

Located in Milford, DE

A Native American Zuni dancing man pin featuring mosaic-style turquoise, coral, jet, and mother of

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Early 20th Century American Native American Antique Mosaic Pin

Materials

Coral, Pearl, Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Late 19th Century Micro Mosaic Gold Pin Pendant
Late 19th Century Micro Mosaic Gold Pin Pendant

Late 19th Century Micro Mosaic Gold Pin Pendant

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1880s Solid Gold and Fine Glass micro Mosaic pin pendant, of very fine quality and depicting

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1880s Italian Etruscan Revival Antique Mosaic Pin

Materials

18k Gold

Italian Micro Mosaic 800 Silver Iris Pin, 19th Century
Italian Micro Mosaic 800 Silver Iris Pin, 19th Century

Italian Micro Mosaic 800 Silver Iris Pin, 19th Century

Located in Tucson, AZ

Impressionist masterpiece. Round Victorian micro mosaic pin with iris motif center and petal-shaped surround

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19th Century Italian Belle Époque Antique Mosaic Pin

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Silver

Pietra Dura 18 Karat Gold Flower Bouquet Mosaic Victorian Oval Pin Brooch
Pietra Dura 18 Karat Gold Flower Bouquet Mosaic Victorian Oval Pin Brooch

Pietra Dura 18 Karat Gold Flower Bouquet Mosaic Victorian Oval Pin Brooch

Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.

This is a lovely Victorian oval floral mosaic pin brooch crafted in 18K gold. The piece features

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Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Mosaic Pin

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Gold

Etruscan Revival Gold Pin with Scarab Beetle Micro Mosaic circa 1850
Etruscan Revival Gold Pin with Scarab Beetle Micro Mosaic circa 1850

Etruscan Revival Gold Pin with Scarab Beetle Micro Mosaic circa 1850

Located in Paris, FR

Rare 18kt gold pin (quality mark: owl) with a stunning micro mosaic showing a green and gold scarab

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Mid-19th Century Unknown Etruscan Revival Antique Mosaic Pin

Materials

18k Gold

Russian Imperial-era Micro-Mosaic Gold Pin/Pendant, Nicholls & Plinke, 1880s
Russian Imperial-era Micro-Mosaic Gold Pin/Pendant, Nicholls & Plinke, 1880s

Russian Imperial-era Micro-Mosaic Gold Pin/Pendant, Nicholls & Plinke, 1880s

Located in St. Catharines, ON

Russian pin/pendant from the Romanov era, period of Tsar Alexander III, depicting a Roman ruin

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1880s Russian Classical Roman Antique Mosaic Pin

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14k Gold, Gold

1870s Egyptian Revival Honey Bee Micro Mosaic Gold Brooch
1870s Egyptian Revival Honey Bee Micro Mosaic Gold Brooch

1870s Egyptian Revival Honey Bee Micro Mosaic Gold Brooch

Located in Frederick, MD

·Item: 18K Victorian Micro Mosaic Bumblebee Pin/Brooch Yellow Gold ·Era: Victorian / 1870s

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1870s Unknown Egyptian Revival Antique Mosaic Pin

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique French Large Kingwood Beveled Glass Table Box Vitrine
Antique French Large Kingwood Beveled Glass Table Box Vitrine

Antique French Large Kingwood Beveled Glass Table Box Vitrine

Located in San Marcos, CA

silk satin lining is slightly padded, and so micro mosaic brooches can be pinned to the backing

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Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Mosaic Pin

Russian Micro-Mosaic Gold Pin, circa 1880
Russian Micro-Mosaic Gold Pin, circa 1880

Russian Micro-Mosaic Gold Pin, circa 1880

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H 0.38 in W 0.88 in L 1 in

Russian Micro-Mosaic Gold Pin, circa 1880

Located in St. Catharines, ON

From the Romanov era, period of Tsar Alexander III, this rare Russian pin is set with an Italian

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1880s Russian Classical Roman Antique Mosaic Pin

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold

1870s Egyptian Revival Honey Bee Micro Mosaic Gold Brooch
1870s Egyptian Revival Honey Bee Micro Mosaic Gold Brooch

1870s Egyptian Revival Honey Bee Micro Mosaic Gold Brooch

Located in Frederick, MD

·Item: 18K Victorian Micro Mosaic Bumblebee Pin/Brooch Yellow Gold ·Era: Victorian / 1870s

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1870s Unknown Egyptian Revival Antique Mosaic Pin

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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By Diamond Scene New York

Located in New York, NY

A MASTERPIECE! 46.75 carats of white pear, marquise and round brilliant cut diamonds set in 18k white gold. The piece can be worn as a necklace and easily converted into a tiara...

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21st Century and Contemporary Antique Mosaic Pin

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique Art Deco Platinum 2.25ctw Diamond Emerald Sapphire Floral Pin Brooch
Antique Art Deco Platinum 2.25ctw Diamond Emerald Sapphire Floral Pin Brooch

Antique Art Deco Platinum 2.25ctw Diamond Emerald Sapphire Floral Pin Brooch

Located in Montclair, NJ

This stunning antique pin/brooch is crafted in solid platinum during the art deco period. It features the most adorable floral patterns and is completely drenched with fine quality o...

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1920s Art Deco Antique Mosaic Pin

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Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, White Gold, Platinum

Vintage Tiffany & Co. Platinum Natural Diamond Ribbon Bow Pin Brooch
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Platinum Natural Diamond Ribbon Bow Pin Brooch

Vintage Tiffany & Co. Platinum Natural Diamond Ribbon Bow Pin Brooch

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Baltimore, MD

Vintage Tiffany & Co. Platinum Natural Diamond Ribbon Bow Pin Brooch Metal: Platinum Weight: 6.51 grams Diamonds: Approx. 2.00 CTW F-G VS natural round diamonds Dimensions: 33 x 20m...

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Mid-20th Century Retro Antique Mosaic Pin

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Diamond, Platinum

Vintage French Art Deco Platinum 3.90ctw Diamond Brooch
Vintage French Art Deco Platinum 3.90ctw Diamond Brooch

Vintage French Art Deco Platinum 3.90ctw Diamond Brooch

Located in Orlando, FL

French Late Art Deco Platinum & Diamond Brooch, ca. 1945 — 3.90ctw An exquisite French brooch from the late Art Deco period, crafted in platinum with a white gold pin. The elongated...

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1940s French Art Deco Antique Mosaic Pin

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Micromosaic Pendant 'circa 1850' Depicting the Temple of Vesta, Rome
Micromosaic Pendant 'circa 1850' Depicting the Temple of Vesta, Rome

Micromosaic Pendant 'circa 1850' Depicting the Temple of Vesta, Rome

Located in Roma, IT

Oval micromosaic pendant, representing a view of the so-called Temple of Vesta in Rome, set on black marble. Rome 1850's Vatican Mosaic Workshop The "Vatican Mosaic Workshop, starte...

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1850s Italian Antique Mosaic Pin

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10k Gold

Antique Rose Cut Diamond Russian Gold Necklace
Antique Rose Cut Diamond Russian Gold Necklace

Antique Rose Cut Diamond Russian Gold Necklace

Located in Cairo, EG

Antique Russian rose cut diamond necklace with an estimate diamond weight of 8 carats in movable dangling links design back foiled diamond settings rose gold color hall marked 56 imp...

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1890s Victorian Antique Mosaic Pin

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Diamond

Van Cleef & Arpels Oval Sapphires and Baguette Diamond Bracelet Circa - 1938
Van Cleef & Arpels Oval Sapphires and Baguette Diamond Bracelet Circa - 1938

Van Cleef & Arpels Oval Sapphires and Baguette Diamond Bracelet Circa - 1938

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Van Cleef & Arpels Bracelet of Oval Sapphires Surrounded by Baguette Diamonds Which Embrace the Sapphires. 15 Oval No Heat Sapphires Consisting of, 6 - Kashmir, 8- Burma, 1 - Ceylon....

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1930s Antique Mosaic Pin

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Late Victorian Opal and Diamond Tiara
Late Victorian Opal and Diamond Tiara

Late Victorian Opal and Diamond Tiara

$54,322

W 1.58 in L 5.71 in

Late Victorian Opal and Diamond Tiara

Located in London, GB

A late Victorian opal and diamond tiara/necklace, consisting of seven knife-edge gold bars graduating from the centre, each set with two round cabochon-cut opals and an old-cut diamo...

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1890s European Victorian Antique Mosaic Pin

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Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Silver

Cartier Paris Retro Ruby and Sapphire Gold Double Lipstick
Cartier Paris Retro Ruby and Sapphire Gold Double Lipstick

Cartier Paris Retro Ruby and Sapphire Gold Double Lipstick

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

Cartier Double Headed Lipstick Holder This accessory has two heads that can hold lipstick and 2 carved gemstones (ruby and sapphire) all set in 18k yellow gold. Signed Cartier Paris,...

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20th Century French Artist Antique Mosaic Pin

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Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold

Roberto Cavalli Astrological Print Silk Halter Dress with Chain Straps, FW 2003
Roberto Cavalli Astrological Print Silk Halter Dress with Chain Straps, FW 2003

Roberto Cavalli Astrological Print Silk Halter Dress with Chain Straps, FW 2003

By Roberto Cavalli

Located in London, GB

This Roberto Cavalli silk dress features a halter neckline with gold chain straps. The fabric showcases an ivory and black base with intricate astrological-themed prints, including c...

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Early 2000s Italian Antique Mosaic Pin

American Art Nouveau Plique a Jour Brooch
American Art Nouveau Plique a Jour Brooch

American Art Nouveau Plique a Jour Brooch

Located in Riverdale, NY

Wonderful American Art Nouveau 14k Plique a Jour Brooch of enameled poppies on a pale green plique a jour ground. Flowers modeled in high relief with pink and green translucent ename...

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Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Mosaic Pin

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14k Gold

Rare Art Deco C.H. Meylan Diamond Platinum Pendant Watch on Diamond Long Chain
Rare Art Deco C.H. Meylan Diamond Platinum Pendant Watch on Diamond Long Chain

Rare Art Deco C.H. Meylan Diamond Platinum Pendant Watch on Diamond Long Chain

By C.H. Meylan

Located in New York, NY

Fine and rare Art Deco period diamond and platinum pendant watch by C.H. Meylan on long, beautiful diamond and 18K white gold chain. Early 20th Century Charles-Henri Meylan is a stor...

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Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Antique Mosaic Pin

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Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold

Magnificent Antique Georgian 6TCW Rose Cut Diamond 26.3 TCW Amethyst Pendant
Magnificent Antique Georgian 6TCW Rose Cut Diamond 26.3 TCW Amethyst Pendant

Magnificent Antique Georgian 6TCW Rose Cut Diamond 26.3 TCW Amethyst Pendant

Located in New York, NY

Museum quality, magnificent large antique Georgian rose cut 6 TCW diamond and 26.3 TCW royal purple amethyst pendant Early 19th Century The scale and quality of this spectacular piec...

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Early 19th Century Georgian Antique Mosaic Pin

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Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold

Imperial Faberge Enamel Silver-Gilt Thermometer
Imperial Faberge Enamel Silver-Gilt Thermometer

Imperial Faberge Enamel Silver-Gilt Thermometer

By Fabergé

Located in London, GB

An Imperial Fabergé silver-gilt and enamel thermometer, of rectangular form with semi-circular ends, the surface enamelled in translucent royal blue over banded wavy engine-turning w...

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Late 19th Century Russian Victorian Antique Mosaic Pin

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Silver

Art Nouveau 1900 Opalescent Enameled Orchid Pendant Brooch In 14Kt Yellow Gold
Art Nouveau 1900 Opalescent Enameled Orchid Pendant Brooch In 14Kt Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau 1900 Opalescent Enameled Orchid Pendant Brooch In 14Kt Yellow Gold

Located in Miami, FL

An art nouveau enamel Orchid pendant-brooch. An exceptional pendant-brooch in the shape of an orchid flower, created in America during the Art Nouveau period, back in the 1900. This...

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Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Mosaic Pin

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Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique Pendant with Very fine portrait enamel of Cherubs, 18K, French, c. 1860
Antique Pendant with Very fine portrait enamel of Cherubs, 18K, French, c. 1860

Antique Pendant with Very fine portrait enamel of Cherubs, 18K, French, c. 1860

Located in Aspen, CO

Exquisite substantial pendant necklace crafted in 18k yellow gold. The piece features a detailed enamel painting of cherubs, surrounded by a border of natural white pearls. The pend...

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1860s Napoleon III Antique Mosaic Pin

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Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Antique Mosaic Pin For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the antique mosaic pin you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from gold, yellow gold and 14k gold — can elevate any look. Making the right choice when shopping for an antique mosaic pin may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 19th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 20th Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. Creating an antique mosaic pin has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Garrard & Co. Ltd. are consistently popular. An antique mosaic pin of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring onyx, from our inventory of 2, is particularly popular. A mixed cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also oval cut and square cut versions for sale. When shopping for an antique mosaic pin, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Antique Mosaic Pin?

On average, an antique mosaic pin at 1stDibs sells for $4,256, while they’re typically $1,358 on the low end and $13,800 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Finding the Right Brooches for You

Vintage brooches, which refer to decorative jewelry traditionally pinned to garments and used to fasten pieces of clothing together where needed, have seen increasing popularity in recent years.

While jewelry trends come and go, brooches are indeed back on the radar thanks to fashion houses like GucciVersaceDior and Saint Laurent, all of which feature fun pinnable designs in their current collections. Whether a dazzlingly naturalistic Art Nouveau dragonfly, a whimsical David Webb animal, a gem-studded bloom or a streamlined abstract design, these jewels add color and sparkle to your look and a spring to your step. 

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. Chanel, of course, has never abandoned this style, producing gorgeously baroque CC examples since the 1980s.

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 for sale on 1stDibs, including gold brooches, sapphire brooches and more.