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Art Nouveau Jeweled Yellow Gold Stickpin Brooch by Whiteside & Blank
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Art Nouveau 14K gold stickpin brooch of intertwined scrolls surrounding a brilliant orange citrine
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Stickpin Brooches

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Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Stickpin Star Gold
Located in Orimattila, FI
Stickpin star Stick Pin I don't know what the gold content is Tie pin Gold and one small rose cut
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Early 20th Century Unknown Russian Empire Antique Stickpin Brooches

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Gold

Antique Stickpin Star Gold
Stickpin Star Gold
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L 2.05 in
Victorian Diamond Dove Stickpin
Located in Riverdale, NY
Lovely Victorian Diamond Dove or Sparrow Stickpin in 18K with bright European cut diamonds with
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1890s Late Victorian Antique Stickpin Brooches

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique Victorian Diamond Dove Stickpin
Victorian Diamond Dove Stickpin
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W 0.65 in L 2.75 in
Gold and Pearl Stickpin
Located in Firenze, IT
Pearl-set stickpin set within a realistic claw mount
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1890s British Victorian Antique Stickpin Brooches

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Pearl, Gold

Victorian Horse Head Stickpin
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Horse Head Stickpin designed as a miniature staff. The finely detailed horse's head is
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1880s American Victorian Antique Stickpin Brooches

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Horse Head Stickpin
Victorian Horse Head Stickpin
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D 0.4 in L 3.25 in
Stickpin Gold and Pearl
Located in Orimattila, FI
Stickpin Gold and Pearl Moon of gold, no stamps. Small Beads I doubt 14 karat gold. The needle is a
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Early 20th Century Unknown Early Victorian Antique Stickpin Brooches

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Pearl, Gold

Antique Stickpin Gold and Pearl
Stickpin Gold and Pearl
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W 1.2 in L 6.1 in
Stickpin Gold and Pearl
Located in Orimattila, FI
Stickpin Gold and Pearl Moon of gold, no stamps. Small Beads I doubt 14 karat gold. The needle is a
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Early 20th Century Unknown Early Victorian Antique Stickpin Brooches

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Pearl, Gold

Antique Stickpin Gold and Pearl
Stickpin Gold and Pearl
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W 0.36 in L 2.6 in
Unusual Sterling Scabre Stickpin
Located in New York, NY
Charming and unusual Scabre Stickpin in gilded and patinaed sterling. Knife can be removed from
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1890s American Victorian Antique Stickpin Brooches

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Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Antique Unusual Sterling Scabre Stickpin
Unusual Sterling Scabre Stickpin
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W 0.5 in L 2.5 in
Stickpin Gold and Pearl
Located in Orimattila, FI
Stickpin Gold and Pearl Needle Silver. Moon of gold, no stamps. Small Beads I doubt 14 karat gold
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Early 20th Century Unknown Early Victorian Antique Stickpin Brooches

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Pearl, Gold

Antique Stickpin Gold and Pearl
Stickpin Gold and Pearl
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L 2.64 in
Unusual Victorian Pecan Stickpin
Located in Riverdale, NY
Unusual Victorian Pecan Stickpin in 14k gold from the 19th Century. Hand crafted of textured yellow
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1860s American High Victorian Antique Stickpin Brooches

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14k Gold

Unusual Victorian Pecan Stickpin
Unusual Victorian Pecan Stickpin
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H 3 in W 0.9 in L 0.9 in
Antique Gold Devil Stickpin
Located in New York, NY
Antique Devil Stickpin from the turn of the 20th Century. Beautiful detailed with emerald eyes and
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Early 1900s American Antique Stickpin Brooches

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14k Gold

Antique Gold Devil Stickpin
Antique Gold Devil Stickpin
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H 0.5 in W 0.5 in L 2.8 in
Edwardian Pearl Basket Stickpin
Located in New York, NY
Charming Edwardian stickpin in 14k gold, of a pave seed pearl basket with multi colored (grey, pink
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Early 20th Century American Edwardian Antique Stickpin Brooches

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Pearl, 14k Gold

Edwardian Pearl Basket Stickpin
Edwardian Pearl Basket Stickpin
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W 0.5 in L 2 in
Unusual Victorian Snake Stickpin
Located in New York, NY
Highly unusual handmade Victorian snake stickpin in 14K gold with lovely detailing. A fully formed
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1870s American Victorian Antique Stickpin Brooches

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Rock Crystal, 14k Gold

Unusual Victorian Snake Stickpin
Unusual Victorian Snake Stickpin
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W 0.5 in L 3.25 in
Victorian Enamel and Diamond Stickpin
Located in New York, NY
a brooch but converted to a stickpin later. Finely enameled in red, blue and white florals. 1870 USA
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1870s American Late Victorian Antique Stickpin Brooches

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Enamel

Victorian Enamel and Diamond Stickpin
Victorian Enamel and Diamond Stickpin
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W 1.25 in L 2 in
Five Carat Victorian Citrine Stickpin
Located in Stamford, CT
Do look at the gold setting of this beautiful citrine stickpin from c. 1880, the Victorian Era. A
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1880s English Victorian Antique Stickpin Brooches

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Citrine, 15k Gold

Men's Antique Natural Pearl Stickpin
Located in New York, NY
Men's Natural Pearl Antique Man Head Stickpin Measurements: 3 inches long
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Early 1900s Unknown Late Victorian Antique Stickpin Brooches

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Natural Pearl

Stickpin Silver Art Deco Jugend
Located in Orimattila, FI
Stickpin Silver Art Deco Jugend. Stik Pin Fine needle, I do not know where made. I doubt
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Stickpin Brooches

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Silver

Stickpin Silver Art Deco Jugend
Located in Orimattila, FI
Stickpin Silver Art Deco Jugend Stik Pin Fine needle, I do not know where made. I doubt
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Antique Stickpin Brooches

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Silver

Stickpin Silver Art Deco Jugend
Stickpin Silver Art Deco Jugend
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L 1.58 in
Unusual Victorian Coral Cat Stickpin
Located in Riverdale, NY
Lovely Victorian Coral Cat Stickpin from the 19th Century. A finely carved 3D cat's head is set on
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1870s American Late Victorian Antique Stickpin Brooches

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Coral, 14k Gold

Art Deco Diamond Cube Stickpin
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco 18k and Platinum Diamond Cube Stickpin from the 1920's. Graphic design with beautiful
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1920s American Art Deco Antique Stickpin Brooches

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Art Deco Diamond Cube Stickpin
Art Deco Diamond Cube Stickpin
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W 0.4 in L 2.75 in
Knot Stickpin Gold and Silver
Located in Orimattila, FI
Knot Red stone, I don't know which stone. May be Russian. No stamps. Great Needle
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Early 20th Century Unknown Russian Empire Antique Stickpin Brooches

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Gold, Silver

Knot Stickpin Gold and Silver
Knot Stickpin Gold and Silver
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Dm 0.32 in L 2.56 in
Victorian Boston Bill Terrier Stickpin Available
Located in Stamford, CT
enamel on this canine stickpin is as good as it gets and is the reason I bought the puppy. In 14 Kt gold
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1870s American Victorian Antique Stickpin Brooches

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14k Gold

Cartier Double-Sided Stickpin, c. 1920
By Cartier
Located in Weston, MA
A statement of quiet sophistication, this double-sided stickpin by Cartier is both stylish and
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1920s Art Deco Antique Stickpin Brooches

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Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Diamond and Sapphire Spider Stickpin
Located in Riverdale, NY
Striking Antique Diamond and Sapphire Spider Stickpin from the turn of the 20th Century
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Early 1900s American Victorian Antique Stickpin Brooches

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Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver

Antique Diamond and Sapphire Spider Stickpin
Antique Diamond and Sapphire Spider Stickpin
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H 2.75 in W 0.75 in L 1 in
Wonderful Tiffany Reverse Crystal Victorian Stickpin
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Riverdale, NY
Wonderful and rare Tiffany Reverse Crystal Victorian Stickpin. Substantial size and quality with an
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1860s French High Victorian Antique Stickpin Brooches

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Crystal, 18k Gold

Victorian Spur Motif Stickpin with Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
stickpin. Heavy gauge quality stickpin for a gentleman of means from the period. Charming western motif
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Stickpin Brooches

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum

Arts and Crafts Steampunk Garnet Stickpin
Located in New York, NY
Unusual Arts and Crafts Steampunk Garnet Stickpin in 14k gold. Hand hammered surround with straps
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Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Antique Stickpin Brooches

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Garnet, 14k Gold

Arts and Crafts Steampunk Garnet Stickpin
Arts and Crafts Steampunk Garnet Stickpin
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W 0.5 in L 2.5 in
Unusual Victorian Amythest and Enamel Stickpin
Located in Riverdale, NY
Unusual Victorian Amythest and Enamel Stickpin from the 19th Century of fine French manufacture
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1890s French Late Victorian Antique Stickpin Brooches

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Amethyst, 18k Gold, Enamel, Gilt Metal

Unusual Victorian Amythest and Enamel Stickpin
Unusual Victorian Amythest and Enamel Stickpin
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W 0.75 in L 1.5 in
Sterling Silver Stickpin of a Wild Boar
Located in Stamford, CT
Here piggy, piggy is not what you say to a wild boar unless it is an silver stickpin. It is very
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1890s Unknown Late Victorian Antique Stickpin Brooches

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Sterling Silver

Antique Edwardian Gold & Diamond Miniature Portrait Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Edwardian stickpin. In antique high karat yellow gold with tiny rosecut diamonds
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Antique Stickpin Brooches

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Yellow Gold and Platinum Agate Stickpin
Located in Firenze, IT
A horse-shoe pin set with agate
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1910s British Victorian Antique Stickpin Brooches

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Agate, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Vintage 14 Karat Gold Horseshoe & Ribbon Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine 14k yellow gold horseshoe & ribbon stickpin. With small seed pearls pave set in the
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19th Century Unknown Retro Antique Stickpin Brooches

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Gold, 14k Gold

Vintage 14 Karat Gold Horseshoe & Ribbon Stickpin
Vintage 14 Karat Gold Horseshoe & Ribbon Stickpin
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W 0.4 in D 0.24 in L 2.17 in
14 Karat Yellow Gold Russia Pearl Stickpin
Located in Orimattila, FI
Stick Pin 14 Karat Yellow Gold Russia Pearl Stickpin. Rusian 56 Gold Stamp. Another Stamp may be
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19th Century Russian Russian Empire Antique Stickpin Brooches

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Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Diamond and Enamel Jockey Stickpin
Located in New York, NY
Diamond and Enamel Jockey Stickpin from the 1920's. Beautifully enameled jockey figure is set on a
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1920s American Art Deco Antique Stickpin Brooches

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum, Enamel

Art Deco Diamond and Enamel Jockey Stickpin
Art Deco Diamond and Enamel Jockey Stickpin
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W 0.9 in L 2.5 in
Stickpin 14 Karat Yellow Gold and Pearl
Located in Orimattila, FI
Stickpin 14 Karat Yellow Gold and Pearl. I don't know where it's done. History with this needle
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Early 20th Century Unknown Early Victorian Antique Stickpin Brooches

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Pearl, Yellow Gold

Stickpin 14 Karat Yellow Gold and Pearl
Stickpin 14 Karat Yellow Gold and Pearl
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W 0.63 in L 3.15 in
Antique Edwardian Diamond, Pearl, and Gold Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
diamond that is flanked on each side by an off-round white pearl. Simply a wonderful antique stickpin
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Antique Stickpin Brooches

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Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold

Antique Edwardian Diamond, Pearl, and Gold Stickpin
Antique Edwardian Diamond, Pearl, and Gold Stickpin
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W 0.6 in D 0.36 in L 2.29 in
Rare Moonstone Man in the Sun Stickpin
Located in New York, NY
Rare Man in the Sun carved Moonstone Stickpin in 14k gold with fine detailing. A corrugated gold
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1880s American Victorian Antique Stickpin Brooches

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Moonstone, 14k Gold

Rare Moonstone Man in the Sun Stickpin
Rare Moonstone Man in the Sun Stickpin
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W 0.5 in L 2.25 in
Unusual Victorian Rock Crystal Gold Snake Stickpin
Located in Riverdale, NY
Highly unusual handmade Victorian snake stickpin in 14K gold with lovely detailing. A fully formed
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1870s American Victorian Antique Stickpin Brooches

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Rock Crystal, 14k Gold

Victorian Gold and Banded Agate Stickpin Collection
Located in Stamford, CT
A Victorian gold stickpin collection, all in banded agate, is for sale as a group or as an
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1860s British Victorian Antique Stickpin Brooches

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Agate, Gold, 15k Gold

Antique 14k Gold & Essex Crystal Fox's Head Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An antique fox hunt or equestrian themed stickpin. In 14 karat yellow gold. Bezel set with a
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Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Antique Stickpin Brooches

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Crystal, 14k Gold

Antique 14k Gold & Essex Crystal Fox's Head Stickpin
Antique 14k Gold & Essex Crystal Fox's Head Stickpin
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W 0.63 in D 0.44 in L 2.6 in
Yellow Gold Pearl & Diamond Edwardian Stickpin - 14k Antique
Located in Greensboro, NC
) Face Width (east to west): 3/8" (9.3mm) Entire Stickpin: 2 1/2" (62.8mm) Weight: 2.2 Grams Stamps: 14
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Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Stickpin Brooches

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Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Edwardian Green Tourmaline & 10 Karat Gold Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine Edwardian tourmaline stickpin. In 10k yellow gold. With concentric gold circles
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Antique Stickpin Brooches

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Tourmaline, Gold

Antique Edwardian Green Tourmaline & 10 Karat Gold Stickpin
Antique Edwardian Green Tourmaline & 10 Karat Gold Stickpin
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W 0.4 in D 0.24 in L 2.49 in
Edwardian Diamond Platinum Gold Antique Car Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as an antique car Accented with old European, Swiss and single cut diamonds, total diamond weight approximately 0.10 carat, eye-clean and white Tested as Platinum with gol...
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Antique Stickpin Brooches

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Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Victorian Diamond 14 Karat Gold Scrolling Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an old European cut diamond weighing approximately 0.10 carat total, eye-clean and white Flush set in lightly polished gold with scrolling motif Stamped 14K Top Measure...
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Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique Stickpin Brooches

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

Edwardian Rose Cut Diamond Platinum Dove Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a perched dove with hand engraved details Set throughout with rose cut diamonds; eye-clean and white Tested as platinum Circa: 1910 Dove measures: 13.5 x 6.6 mm Tota...
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1910s Edwardian Antique Stickpin Brooches

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Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

14 Karat Yellow Gold Russia Green Stone Stickpin
Located in Orimattila, FI
Stick Pin 14 Karat Yellow Gold Russia Green Stone Stickpin Stamp 56 Another sign unclear.
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19th Century Russian Russian Empire Antique Stickpin Brooches

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Carat Yellow Gold Garnet Russia Horseshoe Stickpin
Located in Orimattila, FI
Stick Pin 14 Carat Yellow Gold Garnet Russia ? Horseshoe Stickpin No Stamps. Possibly Russia Width
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19th Century Russian Russian Empire Antique Stickpin Brooches

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Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Carat Yellow Gold Garnet Russia Horseshoe Stickpin
14 Carat Yellow Gold Garnet Russia Horseshoe Stickpin
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W 0.36 in D 0.4 in L 2.76 in
14 Karat Yellow Gold Stickpin, 56 Stamp Russia
Located in Orimattila, FI
14 Karat Yellow Gold Stickpin. 56 Stamp Russia Russian stamps are all partially visible. 56 gold
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Early 20th Century Russian Russian Empire Antique Stickpin Brooches

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Yellow Gold

Antique Edwardian Platinum Topped 14K Gold & Diamond Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Edwardian stickpin. In 14 karat yellow gold. With platinum topped filigree
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Antique Stickpin Brooches

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum

Antique Edwardian Platinum Topped 14K Gold & Diamond Stickpin
Antique Edwardian Platinum Topped 14K Gold & Diamond Stickpin
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H 2.72 in W 0.4 in D 0.24 in
Edwardian 14 Karat Yellow Gold Pearl Horseshoe Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Stickpin is designed as a horseshoe form with seed pearls throughout. Ranging in size from 1.95 to
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1910s Edwardian Antique Stickpin Brooches

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Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau Pearl 14 Karat Gold Hermes Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Stickpin designed as stylized winged head of Hermes - messenger of the gods With whiplash style
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Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Stickpin Brooches

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Pearl, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

1890s Faberge Antique Natural Pearl Diamond Gold Stickpin
By Fabergé
Located in Chicago, IL
by Carl Faberge, made in St. Petersburg between 1882 and 1898 The 14K gold stickpin features a
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Late 19th Century Russian Antique Stickpin Brooches

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Diamond, Natural Pearl

14 Carat Yellow Gold Grenades Pearls Russia Fly Stickpin
Located in Orimattila, FI
Brooches 14 Carat Yellow Gold Grenades Pearls Russia Fly Stickpin Russian gold stamp 56 Round cut
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19th Century Russian Russian Empire Antique Stickpin Brooches

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Garnet, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

14 Carat Yellow Gold Grenades Pearls Russia Fly Stickpin
14 Carat Yellow Gold Grenades Pearls Russia Fly Stickpin
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W 0.63 in D 0.44 in L 1.82 in
Antique Early Victorian 18kt Enamel Serpent Stickpin in Box
Located in Stamford, CT
Unusual stickpins as this is are a treat. This Early Victorian Curled Serpent is 18kt gold and
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1840s Swedish Early Victorian Antique Stickpin Brooches

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18k Gold, Enamel

Late Victorian 18 Karat Gold Bacchus Satyr Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a polished gold grimacing face of the satyr god Bacchus With long ears and stylized hair Tested as 18 karat gold Circa 1890 Head measures: 1/2 x 3/8 inch Total lengt...
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1890s Late Victorian Antique Stickpin Brooches

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Russia Turquoise Stones Garnet Stickpin
Located in Orimattila, FI
Stick Pin 14 Karat Yellow Gold Russia Turquoise Stones Garnet Stickpin Russian Gold Stamp 56 and
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19th Century Russian Russian Empire Antique Stickpin Brooches

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Turquoise, Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Carved Boulder Opal 14 Karat Gold Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Featuring a deeply carved boulder opal to depict a face topped by a bow Matrix is reddish brown in color with areas of strong spectral play-of-color throughout Tested as 14 karat g...
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Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique Stickpin Brooches

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Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Cartier Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond Stickpin, c. 1920
By Cartier
Located in Weston, MA
An elegant Art Deco sapphire and diamond stickpin by Cartier depicts symbols of love and devotion
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1920s Art Deco Antique Stickpin Brooches

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Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Carat Yellow Gold Ruby Peridotes Russia Anchor Stickpin
Located in Orimattila, FI
Stick Pin 14 Carat Yellow Gold Ruby Peridotes Russia Anchor Stickpin Russian gold stamp 56 Small
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19th Century Russian Russian Empire Antique Stickpin Brooches

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Peridot, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

14 Carat Yellow Gold Ruby Peridotes Russia Anchor Stickpin
14 Carat Yellow Gold Ruby Peridotes Russia Anchor Stickpin
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W 0.56 in D 0.2 in L 6.58 in
Edwardian Natural Freshwater Pearl Diamond Platinum Stickpin GIA
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a semi-baroque oval natural freshwater pearl measuring 7.7 x 7.5 mm; white in body color with orient overtone and very good luster Set in a platinum cup designed with a sc...
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1910s Edwardian Antique Stickpin Brooches

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Diamond, White Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Platinum

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Antique Stickpin Brooches For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a broad range of antique stickpin brooches for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Gold, 14k Gold and 15k Gold, these items were constructed with great care. Our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and pieces in stock date back to the 19th Century while others were produced as recently as the 20th Century. Victorian and Edwardian are consistently popular styles when it comes to antique stickpin brooches. Versions of these items have been a part of the life’s work for many jewelers, but those produced by Fabergé are consistently popular. Any of these pieces can lend versatility to your look, but Diamond versions, from our inventory of 7, are particularly popular. A selection of antique cushion cut, cabochon and old european cut can be found today on these pages. If you’re browsing the variety of antique stickpin brooches for sale, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men.

How Much are Antique Stickpin Brooches?

Prices for antique stickpin brooches can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $775 and can go as high as $17,500, while antique stickpin brooches, on average, fetch $1,643.

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.