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18k Gold Bird Brooch Pin - Vintage Animal Gold Brooch
Located in Magenta, IT
An 18 carat yellow gold brooch depicting a bird. Beautiful chiseled decorations all over the body
Category

Mid-20th Century European Brooches

Materials

18k Gold

Antique 18K gold diamond ruby wolf stick pin brooch, Art deco pin animal brooch
Located in Versailles, FR
For sale a rare antique French stick pin featuring a wolf's head. At the heart of this pin brooch
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

18k Gold Bird Brooch Pin - Vintage Animal Gold Brooch - Adolphe Chretien, France
Located in Magenta, IT
An 18 carat gold brooch depicting a bird perched on a branch. Two faceted red rubies as eyes. High
Category

Mid-20th Century French Brooches

Materials

18k Gold

18k Gold Duck Brooch Pin with Tahitian Pearl - Vintage Animal Gold Brooch - 1970
Located in Magenta, IT
An 18 carat yellow gold brooch depicting a duck. The body is made of a Tahitian pearl with
Category

Mid-20th Century European Brooches

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold

18k dog Brooch - solid yellow gold animal - french diamond ruby collar pin
Located in Antwerp, BE
For sale is this very cute French dog brooch. This 18k yellow gold animal is set with a bright ruby
Category

Late 20th Century French Modern Brooches

Materials

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

18k duck Brooch - solid yellow gold animal pin - diamond ruby sapphire emerald
Located in Antwerp, BE
For sale is this very cute Belgian duck brooch. This 18k yellow gold animal is set with a single
Category

Late 20th Century Belgian Modern Brooches

Materials

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

Yellow Gold Diamond Teddy Bear Brooch, 14k Round Brilliant Cut Toy Animal Pin
Located in Greensboro, NC
: Round Brilliant Color: F Clarity: VS1 Style: Brooch Fastening Type: Hinged Pin and Whale Tail
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Shark Animal Pin with Antique Finish
By Tateossian
Located in Fulham business exchange, London
Shark Animal pin with antique finish Six refined senses make sharks one of the most highly skilled
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Brooches

Materials

Rhodium

Shark Animal Pin with Antique Finish
Shark Animal Pin with Antique Finish
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H 0.48 in W 0.19 in L 0.95 in
18K Gold Owl Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
This antique 18k Gold Owl brooch pin, Truly captures the Beauty of the animal kingdom. handcrafted
Category

Mid-20th Century Brooches

Materials

18k Gold

Antique Victorian Emerald Lizard Brooch Pin
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
yellow gold. A professional, yet lighthearted artisan treasure, this animal pin is a versatile accessory
Category

Antique 1890s Late Victorian Brooches

Materials

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

18k Heavy bird Brooch - solid 18 K yellow gold animal brooch
Located in Antwerp, BE
For sale is this very cute colourful bird brooch. This 18k yellow gold animal is set with a lovely
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Late 20th Century Belgian Retro Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

18k Heavy bird Brooch - solid 18 K yellow gold animal brooch
18k Heavy bird Brooch - solid 18 K yellow gold animal brooch
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H 0.99 in W 1.78 in D 0.4 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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Antique 1890s French Victorian Brooches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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
Category

Antique 1890s French Victorian Brooches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Gold And Platinum Diamond Dog Pin Brooch
Located in New York, NY
An 18K yellow gold pin brooch with a platinum dog figure garnished with diamonds. The eye of the
Category

20th Century Unknown Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold

Antique Paste Glass Stone Rooster Hen Silver Pin Brooch
Located in Rotterdam, NL
granulation throughout. The pin at the back of the brooch is provided with a c-clasp closure. The Rooster is
Category

Antique Late 19th Century European Brooches

Materials

Silver

Antique Victorian Pearl Diamond Yellow Gold Insect Pin Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique Victorian pearl and 0.17 carat diamond insect pin brooch in 18 karat
Category

Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Dog Pin Gold Gemstones 14k Brooch Estate Jewelry
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
variety of brooches. Butterflies, flowers, starbursts, birds, and animals flooded jewelry market during
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Frog Coral Mushroom Pin / Brooch
Located in Houston, TX
animal salmon coral vintage brooch. Engraved with "14K". In very good condition. Pre-owned in very good
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Brooches

Materials

Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Chaumet Retro Brooch 18k Gold Diamond Pin Estate Jewelry
By Chaumet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A French chic retro diamond brooch by Chaumet Paris made of 18 karat gold and platinum
Category

Vintage 1940s French Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Missoni Italy Brass and Knitted Fabric Jeweled Owl Pin Brooch
By Missoni
Located in Atlanta, GA
An iconic Missoni Italy pin brooch designed in the early 2000s featuring an articulated owl. The
Category

Early 2000s Italian Modern Brooches

Materials

Brass

Antique Rose Cut Diamond Lizard Salamander Chameleon Brooch Pin Victorian
Located in New York, NY
This is a wonderful antique Victorian - Belle Epoque Lizard, Salamander, Chameleon Brooch Pin set
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver, White Gold

Retro Bow Brooch Pin 18k Gold Ruby Diamond Estate Jewelry
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A lovely Retro bow brooch pin made of 18k gold with ruby and diamond. The gemstones are assembled
Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Retro Brooches

Materials

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

1960s Whimsical Enamel Diamond Yellow Gold Lion Leo Brooch Pin
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Adorable Large 14K yellow gold and enamel lion brooch with diamond eyes. Perfect for an animal
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Brooches

Materials

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

1960s Whimsical Enamel Diamond Yellow Gold Lion Leo Brooch Pin
1960s Whimsical Enamel Diamond Yellow Gold Lion Leo Brooch Pin
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H 2.25 in D 0.75 in L 1.25 in
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Pave Diamond Ruby Horse Brooch / Pin
Located in Houston, TX
grams Ladies 14K yellow gold animal diamond and ruby vintage brooch. Pre-owned in excellent condition
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold

Boucheron 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Ruby Bird Brooch Pin, 1960s
By Boucheron
Located in Zurich, CH
Adorable 18 karat yellow gold and ruby bird brooch pin by renowned French jewelry house Boucheron
Category

Vintage 1960s French Modern Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Estate Tiffany & Co. Large Diamond Umbrella Brooch Pin in Yellow Gold
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
: Brooch / Pin Theme: Animals Metal: Yellow Gold Metal Purity: 18k Stones: 3 Round Diamond​​​​​​ Total
Category

1990s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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
Category

Antique Early 1900s Unknown Brooches

Materials

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

Ancient Roman Silver Boar Animal Fibula Brooch 1st-2nd century AD Guarantee
Located in New York, NY
artistry. The brooch features an exquisite cast silver boar fibula brooch with an intact original pin
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Brooches

Materials

Silver

Antique Diamond Grouse Bird Capercaillie Brooch Pin in 14K Gold & Silver
Located in Danvers, MA
little over 9/16 of an inch x a little over 1/2 an inch), with the total length of the bar pin/brooch
Category

Antique 19th Century European Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver

Merrin Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Ruby & Diamond Frog Enamel Brooch / Pin
By Merrin
Located in Houston, TX
Weight: 13.49 grams Handmade Signed MERRIN 18K yellow gold animal diamond and ruby vintage brooch
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique Victorian Diamond and Ruby 15K Gold Cockerel/Rooster/Chicken Brooch Pin
Located in London, GB
brooch is fitted in a period box and we will include this in the price of this listing. This pin
Category

Antique 19th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 15k Gold

Vintage David Webb Pin Brooch Clip 18k Gold Enamel Tiger Estate Jewelry
By David Webb
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A cute vintage David Webb brooch in 18 karat yellow gold, featuring enamel and gemstones. Nature
Category

Vintage 1980s American Brooches

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Vintage David Webb Pin Brooch Clip 18k Gold Enamel Tiger Estate Jewelry
Vintage David Webb Pin Brooch Clip 18k Gold Enamel Tiger Estate Jewelry
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H 2.25 in W 1.5 in D 0.75 in L 2.38 in
Oscar de la Renta Lane Mythological Fantasy Goat Pin, Brooch, Pendant in Gold
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Milford, DE
A golden mythological horned animal pin to add some magical allure to your style! Can be worn as a
Category

2010s American Modern Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Gold Plate

Red and Black Ladybug Lea Stein Designer Signed Ladybird Brooch Pin Estate Find
By Lea Stein
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Ladybird or Ladybug Designer Signed Brooch Pin by Lea Stein, Paris. Rrich
Category

Late 20th Century French Modernist Brooches

18K Yellow Gold 1/6 Carat Diamond Green Frog Enamel Floral Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
Delicate details imbue this enchanting brooch with a lifelike quality, perfect for the animal lover
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

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

18K Yellow Gold 1/6 Carat Diamond Green Frog Enamel Floral Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
Delicate details imbue this enchanting brooch with a lifelike quality, perfect for the animal lover
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

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

Turtle Tortoise Brooch Pin Ruby Pink Rhodochrosite 14 Karat Gold Mary Lou Daves
Located in New York, NY
This is a wonderful antique Turtle or Tortoise Clip Brooch Pin with Ruby eyes and a fabulous heart
Category

20th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Rhodocrosite, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Estate Colorful Green Enamel Frog in 18 Karat Yellow Gold, Ruby Eyes Brooch /Pin
Located in Miami, FL
Brilliance Jewels, Miami Questions? Call Us Anytime! 786,482,8100 Style: Brooch / Pin Theme
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Royal Corgi Pin with Enamel
By Tateossian
Located in Fulham business exchange, London
Royal Corgi Pin with enamel Add a little fun to your style with our Royal Corgi animal pin. This
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Brooches

Materials

Rhodium, Enamel

Palladium Plated Wyvern Pin with Brown Leather
By Tateossian
Located in Fulham business exchange, London
Palladium plated Wyvern pin with brown leather Inspired by legendary mystical animals, these
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Brooches

Materials

Palladium

Palladium Plated Wyvern Pin with Brown Leather
Palladium Plated Wyvern Pin with Brown Leather
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H 0.71 in W 0.2 in L 0.71 in
Palladium Plated Dragon Pin with Burgundy Leather
By Tateossian
Located in Fulham business exchange, London
Palladium plated Dragon pin with burgundy leather Inspired by legendary mystical animals, these
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Brooches

Materials

Palladium

Palladium Plated Dragon Pin with Burgundy Leather
Palladium Plated Dragon Pin with Burgundy Leather
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H 0.71 in W 0.2 in L 0.71 in
Vintage Silver Squirrel Round Brooch
Located in Rotterdam, NL
resting on a branch and eating an acorn. At the back of the brooch, at the right side next to the pin, a
Category

Early 20th Century Dutch Brooches

Materials

Silver

Vintage Silver Squirrel Round Brooch
Vintage Silver Squirrel Round Brooch
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W 1.97 in L 1.97 in
Jeanne 1950s Gold, Pearl & Rhinestone Huge 4.5" Medallion Pin
Located in New York, NY
company in 1919. Labeled “Jeanne @”. His brooches, pins, earrings, and pendants have very interesting
Category

Vintage 1950s American Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Gold Plate

Edwardian 14K Gold Reverse Painted Essex Crystal Antelope Pin
Located in Venice, CA
safety pin like brooch. The pin measures a total of 1 3/8 inches and the crystal cabochon that features
Category

Antique Early 1900s European Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Victorian Diamond and Ruby Fox and Hunting Hound Pin
Located in Narberth, PA
A unique pin from the Victorian (1880s) era! Crafted in 14kt yellow gold topped with sterling
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Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver

Retro 14kt Reverse Carved Essex Crystal Fox Hunt Pin
Located in Narberth, PA
different images were used in reverse carved crystal jewelry and artwork, but animals were some of the most
Category

Mid-20th Century Brooches

Materials

14k Gold

Native American Zuni Sterling And Turquoise Brooch
Located in New York, NY
A Native American Zuni medallion shaped Sterling Silver brooch. The brooch is adorned with an image
Category

20th Century Unknown Native American Brooches

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

1938 ElsaSchiaparelli CouturePagan DeposeFrance FeatherCrystalGold Bird Brooch
By Elsa Schiaparelli
Located in Chicago, IL
yellow-gold gilt metal partridge-on-a-branch brooch is further distinguished as an unsigned Parisian
Category

Vintage 1930s French Artisan Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Gold, Yellow Gold, Gilt Metal

Little Jack, cast silver pin pendant bird dragonfly Melanie Yazzie
By Melanie Yazzie
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Little Jack, cast silver pin pendant bird dragonfly Melanie Yazzie Melanie A. Yazzie (Navajo-Diné
Category

2010s American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage Essex Crystal Flying Duck Brooch, 9Karat Gold
By Deakin & Francis
Located in NEWARK, GB
brooch. Animals have been used in jewellery for centuries with various meaning and symbolism, along with
Category

Late 20th Century British Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Crystal, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Little Jack, cast silver, pin, pendant, bird, dragonfly, Melanie Yazzie, sweet
By Melanie Yazzie
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Little Jack, cast silver pin pendant bird dragonfly Melanie Yazzie Melanie A. Yazzie (Navajo-Diné
Category

2010s American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Victorian Diamond Ruby Sapphire Opal Moonstone Butterfly Brooch
Located in Lancashire, Oldham
gems are securely set and original to the piece. The brooch pin opens and closes securely.
Category

Antique 1880s English Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver

Victorian Carved Shell and Yellow Gold Cameo Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
scrolling motifs interconnected via plain curved bands. The brooch secures to the reverse with a hinged pin
Category

Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Brooches

Materials

15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Carved Shell and Yellow Gold Cameo Brooch
Victorian Carved Shell and Yellow Gold Cameo Brooch
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H 0.59 in W 2.16 in L 2.67 in
Vintage D'Orlan Sea Lion Brooch 1980s
By D'Orlan
Located in Wilmslow, GB
. A perfect whimsical pin for the animal lover. Established in 2016, this is a British brand that
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Vintage 1980s Brooches

Vintage Boucher Cockatoo Pearl Belly Brooch 1960s
By Boucher Jewelers
Located in Wilmslow, GB
Vintage Boucher Cockatoo Brooch. Crafted in gold plated metal, mother of pearl and crystals. An
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Vintage 1960s Brooches

Curly Sheep, Sterling silver pin pendant Melanie Yazzie Navajo, Native American
By Melanie Yazzie
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Curly Sheep, Sterling silver pin pendant Melanie Yazzie Navajo, Native American Melanie A. Yazzie
Category

2010s American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Estate Pavé Diamond Brooch Pair Of Animated Baby Chicks
Located in Dubai, DU
Let these adorable diamond brooches bring a fun and whimsical addition to your bejewelled menagerie
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold

Victorian 1.16 Carat Diamond and Ruby and Gold Bear Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Victorian animal brooch has been modeled in the form of a stylized bear's head. The pierced decorated
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Victorian 1.16 Carat Diamond and Ruby and Gold Bear Brooch
Victorian 1.16 Carat Diamond and Ruby and Gold Bear Brooch
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H 0.46 in W 0.79 in L 1.03 in
Dog with Funky Feet, sterling silver pin pendant Melanie Yazzie Navajo new
By Melanie Yazzie
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Dog with Funky Feet, sterling silver pin pendant Melanie Yazzie Navajo Native American new Melanie
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2010s American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

English 18k Gold Chirping Chick Brooch, Garrard & Company, 1970s
By E. Wolfe & Company
Located in St. Catharines, ON
Company, Stamped Garrard 750, London. This bird pin was created for Garrard by London jeweler E Wolfe
Category

Vintage 1970s British Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Brooch Pin Animal For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate brooch pin animal for your needs in our varied inventory. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from gold, 18k gold and yellow gold — can elevate any look. Find an antique version now, or shop for 285 vintage or 38 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. You’re likely to find the perfect brooch pin animal among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 19th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Creating a brooch pin animal has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Albert Lipten, David Webb and Georg Jensen are consistently popular. Take a look at a brooch pin animal featuring diamond from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also cabochon cut and brilliant cut cut versions available here, too. If you’re browsing our inventory for a brooch pin animal, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a Brooch Pin Animal?

The price for a brooch pin animal starts at $35 and tops out at $85,000 with these brooches, on average, selling for $2,064.

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 Brooch Pin Animal
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024
    Yes, a brooch is a pin. A pin is the general term for an accessory designed to slide through fabric and stay in place with the help of a fastener. A brooch is the term for a decorative pin. The word pin can also refer to a functional accessory that has no decorative embellishments. As a result, not all pins are brooches, but all brooches are pins. Explore a diverse assortment of brooches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    Brooch pins are beautiful pieces of jewelry with a sharpened metal wire on the reverse that adheres to garments. Traditionally, people wore pins and brooches on clothing such as skirts, sweaters, jackets, shirts, and hats. Brooches were used to hold garments together in the past. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage brooch pins.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Brooch pins are usually called brooches or pins. The practice of wearing pins dates back to the Bronze Age. At the time, people referred to a pin as a fibula. Its purpose was to fasten clothing. Shop a range of brooch pins on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    The main difference between pins and brooches is style. Both items slide through fabrics and secure in the back with some type of fastener. Brooches are always decorative, but some pins are made only to secure materials together or to hold a garment in place. All brooches are pins, but not all pins are brooches. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of brooches.