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Vintage 10 Karat Gold & Diamond Wishbone Stick Pin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine 10k gold and diamond wishbone stick pin. With a round brilliant cut diamond prong set
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Early 20th Century Unknown Retro Stick Pins Antique And Antique Jewellery

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Victorian Carved Coral Hand and Dog Stick Pin
Located in London, GB
This is a Victorian 15ct yellow gold stick pin. The head of the pin features a dog laying down on a
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19th Century Victorian Stick Pins Antique And Antique Jewellery

Materials

Coral, Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Old Mine Cut Diamond and Filigree Stick Pin in Yellow Gold and Platinum
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Step back in time with our exquisite vintage stick pin, a true testament to the timeless elegance
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Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Stick Pins Antique And Antique Jewellery

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Vintage Victorian Grouse Scene Stick Pin in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
A beautiful Victorian Essex crystal grouse scene stick pin, set in 18k yellow gold. This
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1890s Victorian Stick Pins Antique And Antique Jewellery

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Gold Turquoise Stick Pin 10 Karat
Located in Wallkill, NY
Antique 10K Gold Turquoise claw set stick pin. Can be worn on a lapel, Hat, Handbag. Stunning
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1890s Victorian Stick Pins Antique And Antique Jewellery

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Turquoise, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Antique Dragon Claw Stick Pin in 14K Yellow Gold Garnet Center
Located in Fairfield, CT
Vintage Antique Dragon Claw Stick Pin in 14K Yellow Gold Garnet Center This Antique 14 Karat
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Early 1900s Victorian Stick Pins Antique And Antique Jewellery

Materials

Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Victorian Hand-Carved Labradorite Monkey Diamond Stick Pin
Located in Narberth, PA
pieces quite collectible! An artistic labradorite monkey stick pin from the Victorian (ca1880) era
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1880s Victorian Stick Pins Antique And Antique Jewellery

Materials

Diamond, Labradorite, 14k Gold

Antique Art Deco Period 18KT White Gold and Diamond Lapel Stick Pin
Located in New York, NY
Antique Art Deco Period 18KT White Gold and Diamond Lapel Stick Pin. Weighing 3.3 grams, this
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1920s French Art Deco Stick Pins Antique And Antique Jewellery

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Antique Labradorite Diamond Enamel and Gold Monkey Head Stick Pin, Circa 1920
Located in London, GB
An antique monkey stick pin, with a pale grey, carved, labradorite monkey head, with rose-cut
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1920s American Art Deco Stick Pins Antique And Antique Jewellery

Materials

Diamond, Labradorite, Gold, Enamel

Antique 18ct Yellow Gold, Edwardian Race Horse, Essex Glass & Diamond Stick Pin
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Stick Pin 18ct Yellow Gold Circa 1900 This exquisite 18ct Gold Edwardian Stick Pin is a
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Stick Pins Antique And Antique Jewellery

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Platinum Stick Pin with Natural Pearl - Late 19th Century Elegance
Located in Miami, FL
Antique Platinum Stick Pin with Natural Pearl - Late 19th Century Elegance Description: Overview
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Stick Pins Antique And Antique Jewellery

Materials

Natural Pearl, Platinum

Victorian 18 Karat Gold Enamel Diamond Musician Lady Portrait Stick Pin Brooch
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a Victorian stick pin brooch. It depicts a portrait of a musician lady playing a mandolin
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Late 19th Century Victorian Stick Pins Antique And Antique Jewellery

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Enamel

Victorian 18 Karat Gold Pearl Rose Cut Diamond Cluster Stick Pin Brooch
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a Victorian cluster stick pin brooch crafted in 18K yellow gold. The piece features a
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Late 19th Century Victorian Stick Pins Antique And Antique Jewellery

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold

Art Nouveau 18 Karat Gold Rose Cut Diamond Lady Portrait Stick Pin Brooch
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is an Art Nouveau lady portrait stick pin brooch. It is crafted in 18K yellow gold. Circa 1890
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Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Stick Pins Antique And Antique Jewellery

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Victorian 18 Karat Gold Rose Cut Diamond Red Paste Horseshoe Stick Pin Brooch
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a Victorian horseshoe stick pin brooch. It is crafted in 18K yellow gold. Circa 1900. The
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Early 20th Century Victorian Stick Pins Antique And Antique Jewellery

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Bull Dog Stick Pin with Cabochon Ruby Eyes
Located in valatie, NY
14K Yellow Gold Bull Dog Stick Pin with Cabochon Ruby Eyes. Unmarked, tested 14K gold. With a
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Stick Pins Antique And Antique Jewellery

Materials

Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

925 Silver Cigar Piercer, cigar punch tool, antique collectible cigar stick pin
Located in ISTANBUL, TR
925 sterling silver and bronze, the twisted stem adds a vintage aesthetic and serves as a tactile grip
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16th Century Art Nouveau Stick Pins Antique And Antique Jewellery

Materials

Pearl, Silver, Bronze

Vintage Old Mine Cut Diamond Filigree Bar Pin Brooch Platinum and 14 Karat Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Exquisite vintage bar pin with dazzling diamond details. This gorgeous pin will elevate any look
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Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Stick Pins Antique And Antique Jewellery

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Silver Vintage Austrian Charivari Grandeln Lederhosen Octoberfest Hat Pin
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This curious Folk Art stick pin was probably worn by a man, in particular, a hunter, as a charm
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Early 1900s Austrian Folk Art Stick Pins Antique And Antique Jewellery

Materials

Silver

Antique Victorian Gold Nugget Conversion Ring 14k Vintage Mined Jewelry Estate
Located in Torrance, CA
Originally an antique Victorian era stick pin (circa 1880s to 1900s), the natural gold nugget is
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Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Stick Pins Antique And Antique Jewellery

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, 22k Gold, 24k Gold

Vintage Ornate Diamond and Sapphire Rectangle Brooch/Pendant Bar in Platinum
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
horizontal layout and is filled with glittering stones from end to end while the hinged stick pin backing
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Stick Pins Antique And Antique Jewellery

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Vintage Edwardian Style Diamond and Pearl Filigree Brooch 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
: 14K White Gold Closure: Hinged stick pin Cultured Pearls: 3 Natural Diamonds: .50 ctw Diamond Cut
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Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Stick Pins Antique And Antique Jewellery

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage European Cut Diamond Crescent Moon and Star Design Brooch 14 Karat Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Yellow Gold Closure: Hinged stick pin Natural Diamonds: 1.13 ctw Diamond Cut: Old European Diamond Color
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Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Stick Pins Antique And Antique Jewellery

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Vintage Oval Mixed Cut Sapphire and Diamond Brooch in Platinum 8.20 Carats Total
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
stick pin backing offers a secure fit. Type: Brooch Metal: Platinum Natural Sapphires: 5.20 ctw
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Stick Pins Antique And Antique Jewellery

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Vintage 14K White Gold Cut Crystal and Diamond Pendant #1811
Located in Washington Depot, CT
upscaled from a Victorian stick pin - featuring one round brilliant cut diamond set on lovely cut crystal
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Early 1900s Victorian Stick Pins Antique And Antique Jewellery

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White Diamond, Rock Crystal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Old European Cut Diamond Filigree Brooch 18 Karat White Gold 1.26 Carats
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
. Metal: 18K White Gold Closure: Hinged stick pin Natural Diamonds: 1.26 ctw Diamond Cut: Old European
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Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Stick Pins Antique And Antique Jewellery

Materials

Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage Art Deco Bird Ring Conversion Platinum Sz 8.75 Diamond Sapphire Ruby
Located in Torrance, CA
Originally an antique Art Deco era stick pin (circa 1920s to 1930s), the diamond ring is crafted in
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Stick Pins Antique And Antique Jewellery

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Victorian Gem Set Horseshoe and Riding Crop Ring
Located in London, GB
piece started life as a stick pin but has been masterfully transformed into a more practical everyday
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19th Century Victorian Stick Pins Antique And Antique Jewellery

Materials

Pearl, Pink Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
. This piece originally started life as a stick pin but has been expertly transformed into a more
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19th Century Victorian Stick Pins Antique And Antique Jewellery

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 1.16 Carat Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
otherwise plain polished band. This piece started life as a stick pin but has been experty transformed
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19th Century Victorian Stick Pins Antique And Antique Jewellery

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Antique Diamond Swirl Ring
Located in London, GB
pin but has recently been masterfully converted into a more wearable ring by expert antique jewellery
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19th Century Victorian Stick Pins Antique And Antique Jewellery

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Victorian 1.16 Carat Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
otherwise plain polished band. This piece started life as a stick pin but has been experty transformed
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19th Century Victorian Stick Pins Antique And Antique Jewellery

Materials

Diamond, Silver

Antique Clover Conversion Ring Art Deco Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Platinum
Located in Torrance, CA
Originally a vintage Art Deco era stick pin (circa 1920s to 1930s), the stylized clover is crafted
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Stick Pins Antique And Antique Jewellery

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

A French Art Deco Emerald And Diamond Stick-pin
Located in London, GB
, gross weight 2.1 grams. This vintage stick-pin is in very good condition for its age. This stylish and
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1920s French Art Deco Stick Pins Antique And Antique Jewellery

Materials

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

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 Stick Pins Antique And Antique Jewellery

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Victorian Horse and Jockey Diamond Stick Pin
Located in London, GB
This is a Victorian 9ct yellow gold and silver stick pin. The head of the pin features an enamel
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Late 19th Century Victorian Stick Pins Antique And Antique Jewellery

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel

Victorian Antique Solid 9ct Gold & Natural Opal Heart Stick Pin 1890s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
piece of Antique jewellery. This Victorian Opal Heart Stick Pin is in very good antique condition and
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19th Century Victorian Stick Pins Antique And Antique Jewellery

Materials

Opal, Gold, 9k Gold

English Late Victorian 14K Gold Bird Stick Pin
Located in New York, NY
An antique English Late Victorian 14k gold bird stick pin. The item was created as a tie pin
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19th Century Unknown Late Victorian Stick Pins Antique And Antique Jewellery

Materials

14k Gold

18K Gold Diamond Ruby Gladiator Cameo Stick Pin
Located in New York, NY
An antique late 19th century 18K yellow gold stick pin with a carved carnelian cameo representing a
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19th Century Unknown Stick Pins Antique And Antique Jewellery

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Edwardian 9 Karat Gold Seed Pearl Jabot Sword Stick Pin Brooch
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is an Edwardian bejeweled jabot sword stick pin brooch. It is crafted in 9K yellow gold. Circa
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Stick Pins Antique And Antique Jewellery

Materials

Pearl, Gold

Nubian Prince Stick Pin In 18Kt Yellow Gold With 2.28 Ctw In Diamonds And Ruby
Located in Miami, FL
A jeweled Nubian Moor Prince stick pin with Gemstones. An exceptional antique piece, created in
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Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Revival Stick Pins Antique And Antique Jewellery

Materials

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

Two Antique Gold Crescent Moon Stick Pins with Old Cut Diamonds Seed Pearls
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 18 karats yellow gold stick pins or brooches Lot containing two stick pins One pin is
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Early 20th Century British Art Deco Stick Pins Antique And Antique Jewellery

Materials

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

Art Deco Platinum Diamond Fourteen Karat Yellow Gold Angel Skin Coral Stick Pin
Located in New York, NY
Vintage platinum and fourteen karat yellow gold stick pin Diamond are set in platinum Angel skin
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1910s American Edwardian Stick Pins Antique And Antique Jewellery

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Diamond, Coral, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold, Platinum

Art Nouveau Louis Rault 18 Karat Gold Rose Cut Diamond King Merovee Stick Pin
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is an Art Nouveau stick pin brooch crafted in 18K yellow gold. Circa 1880. Author: French
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Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Stick Pins Antique And Antique Jewellery

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Antique Victorian Question Mark Ring Conversion 10 Karat Gold Vintage Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Originally an antique Victorian era stick pin (circa 1880s to 1900s), the question mark is crafted
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Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Stick Pins Antique And Antique Jewellery

Materials

10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Ring Conversion 14k Gold Pearl Enamel Vintage Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Originally an antique Victorian era stick pin (circa 1880s to 1900s), the enamel ring is crafted in
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Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Stick Pins Antique And Antique Jewellery

Materials

Pearl, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Antique Art Nouveau Moonstone Conversion Ring 10 Karat Gold Vintage Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Originally an antique Victorian era stick pin (circa 1910s), the ring is crafted in 14 karat yellow
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Stick Pins Antique And Antique Jewellery

Materials

Moonstone, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 14 Karat Gold Essex Crystal Reverse Intaglio Jack Russell Stick Brooch
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is an antique Victorian stick pin brooch crafted in 14K gold depicting a cute Jack Russell
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Late 19th Century Victorian Stick Pins Antique And Antique Jewellery

Materials

Crystal, Gold

Ruby and Diamond Clover Ring
Located in London, GB
: Victorian Stick Pin Conversion Box: The Vintage Jeweller Ring Box Comments: These diamonds/gemstones have
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19th Century Victorian Stick Pins Antique And Antique Jewellery

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Pearl Sapphire Conversion Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage
Located in Torrance, CA
Originally an antique Victorian era stick pin (circa 1880s to 1900s), the pearl & sapphire ring is
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Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Stick Pins Antique And Antique Jewellery

Materials

Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Turquoise and Pearl Horseshoe Ring
Located in London, GB
piece started life as a stick pin but has been masterfully transformed into a more wearable ring by
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19th Century Victorian Stick Pins Antique And Antique Jewellery

Materials

Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, Rose Gold

Vintage Art Deco White Enamel Ring Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Sz 7.75 Elongated
Located in Torrance, CA
Originally an Art Deco era stick pin (circa 1920s to 1930s), the diamond & white enamel ring is
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Stick Pins Antique And Antique Jewellery

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique Ruby and Diamond Halo Ring
Located in London, GB
is finished with a slim elegant matching band. This ring started life as a Victorian stick pin but
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19th Century Victorian Stick Pins Antique And Antique Jewellery

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Sapphire and Diamond Halo Ring
Located in London, GB
Victorian stick pin but has been expertly transformed into a more practical everyday ring by master antique
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Late 19th Century Victorian Stick Pins Antique And Antique Jewellery

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Turquoise and Pearl Bow Ring
Located in London, GB
pearls covering the rest of the motif. This piece started life as a stick pin but has been remodelled
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19th Century Victorian Stick Pins Antique And Antique Jewellery

Materials

Pearl, Turquoise, Gold

Ruby and Diamond Pheasant Bird Ring
Located in London, GB
single ruby. This piece started life as an antique stick pin but has been remodelled into a more
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19th Century Victorian Stick Pins Antique And Antique Jewellery

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Silver

Antique Victorian Bangle Bracelet Crescent Moon Star 10k Rose Gold Fine Vintage
Located in Torrance, CA
bangle bracelet (more commonly found in brooches and stick pins). The bangle is in excellent original
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Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Stick Pins Antique And Antique Jewellery

Materials

Pearl, 10k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Victorian Bangle Bracelet Crescent Moon Star 10 Karat Gold Fine Vintage
Located in Torrance, CA
bangle bracelet (more commonly found in brooches and stick pins). The bangle is in excellent original
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Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Stick Pins Antique And Antique Jewellery

Materials

Pearl, 10k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Violet Sapphire and Diamond Heart Ring
Located in London, GB
intricate setting. This ring started life as a Victorian stick pin but has been expertly transformed into a
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19th Century Victorian Stick Pins Antique And Antique Jewellery

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Pearl Horseshoe Ring
Located in London, GB
started life as a stick pin but has been masterfully transformed into a more practical ring by antique
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19th Century Victorian Stick Pins Antique And Antique Jewellery

Materials

Pearl, Gold

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Stick Pins Vintage And Antique Jewellery For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate stick pins vintage and antique jewellery for your needs in our varied inventory. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using gold, 14k gold and yellow gold. Making the right choice when shopping for a stick pins vintage and antique jewellery may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 18th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 20th Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic stick pins vintage and antique jewellery over the years, but those made by Estate Jewelry and Tiffany & Co. are often thought to be among the most beautiful. While most can agree that any stick pins vintage and antique jewellery from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a diamond version from the 16 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 cabochon cut and old european cut cut versions available here, too. When shopping for a stick pins vintage and antique jewellery, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Stick Pins Vintage And Antique Jewellery?

Prices for a stick pins vintage and antique jewellery can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $65 and can go as high as $22,950, while this accessory, on average, fetches $885.

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.