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Yellow Sapphire White Diamond 18 Karat Gold Bow Tie Brooch Pin Over 7 Carat
Located in Tustin, CA
diamond brooch pin. Brooch pin has great texture and contrast, featuring 40 round brilliant, prong set
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Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Brooch Vintage Pins Brooches

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

American Flag Pin Brooch
By Carelle
Located in New York, NY
American flag pin brooch Round-cut diamonds, sapphires, and rubies set on 18 karat white gold
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Late 20th Century Contemporary Brooch Vintage Pins Brooches

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Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage American Flag Pin Brooch
American Flag Pin Brooch
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W 1.19 in L 1.38 in
Diamond Platinum Brooch Pin
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Style: Platinum 6ctw Diamond Vintage Brooch Pin Material: Platinum Diamond Details: Approximately
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Late 20th Century Unknown Brooch Vintage Pins Brooches

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Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Vintage Diamond Platinum Brooch Pin
Diamond Platinum Brooch Pin
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H 0.65 in W 1.37 in L 2.25 in
Vintage designer pin brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed VAL • gold tone • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION
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20th Century Brooch Vintage Pins Brooches

Diamond Gold Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
18k white and yellow gold brooch, with approx. 4 carats in diamonds. Brooch measures 82mm x 33mm
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20th Century Brooch Vintage Pins Brooches

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Diamond, Gold

Diamond Platinum Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
Platinum V shaped brooch, with round and baguette cut diamonds - approx. 6.00ctw in total. Brooch
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20th Century Brooch Vintage Pins Brooches

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Diamond, Platinum

Gold Leaf Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 14k gold leaf brooch, measuring 55mm x 49mm. Weight - 15.6 grams.
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20th Century Brooch Vintage Pins Brooches

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Gold

Bulgari Gold Brooch Pin
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
An 18k yellow gold brooch signed Bulgari. Dimensions approximately 48mm x 48mm, made in Italy.
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1980s Italian Brooch Vintage Pins Brooches

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18k Gold

Dragonfly Brooch Pin Enamel 14 Karat Yellow Gold / Necklace Enamel Pin Brooch
Located in Brooklyn, NY
VINTAGE DRAGONFLY BROOCH PIN / NECKLACE HAND MADE IN SPAIN WITH BRILLIANT COLORS OF ENAMEL 14K
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1990s Spanish Art Nouveau Brooch Vintage Pins Brooches

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Enamel, Yellow Gold

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
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Mid-20th Century European Brooch Vintage Pins Brooches

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18k Gold

Yellow Gold Fly Pin Brooch
Located in Palm Desert, CA
outspread wings. The pin brooch measures 9.3mm tall including pin, 21.1mm from antenna to wings, 16.4mm wide
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1990s Retro Brooch Vintage Pins Brooches

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14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Fly Pin Brooch
Yellow Gold Fly Pin Brooch
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H 0.37 in W 0.65 in L 0.84 in
14 Karat Aquamarine Pin/Brooch
Located in Palm Desert, CA
14 Karat Two-Tone Aquamarine Pin/Brooch. This is a special piece full of detail in both white and
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1930s Unknown Art Deco Brooch Vintage Pins Brooches

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Aquamarine, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Aquamarine Pin/Brooch
14 Karat Aquamarine Pin/Brooch
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W 0.11 in L 2.1 in
Diamond Flower Platinum Brooch Pin
Located in Miami, FL
This charming antique brooch pin circa 1940s is crafted in solid platinum. A great item for someone
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooch Vintage Pins Brooches

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Diamond, Platinum

Diamond Flower Platinum Brooch Pin
Diamond Flower Platinum Brooch Pin
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W 2.2 in L 2.3 in
Diamond Enamel Gold Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
18k yellow gold brooch pin, featuring approx. 0.55ctw in diamonds. Painted with bright blue and
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20th Century Brooch Vintage Pins Brooches

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Diamond, Gold, Enamel

18kt Gold Cammeo Pin Brooch
Located in Capri, IT
18kt Gold Cammeo Pin Brooch
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1980s Italian Brooch Vintage Pins Brooches

Materials

18k Gold

18kt Gold Cammeo Pin Brooch
18kt Gold Cammeo Pin Brooch
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H 0.6 in L 2.37 in
Enamel Butterfly Gold Pin Brooch
Located in Miami Beach, FL
enamel. The pin closure is a c - safety clasp. The brooch is 18k yellow gold. It is marked 18k Italy.
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Mid-20th Century Brooch Vintage Pins Brooches

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18k Gold

Enamel Butterfly Gold Pin Brooch
Enamel Butterfly Gold Pin Brooch
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H 0.25 in W 1 in L 1.37 in
Unsigned KJL Sword Brooch Pin Vintage Red and Black & Stone Sword Brooch Pin
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Embark on a journey of bold sophistication with this Unsigned KJL Sword Brooch Pin. Vintage allure
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20th Century American Art Deco Brooch Vintage Pins Brooches

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
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Mid-20th Century Brooch Vintage Pins Brooches

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18k Gold

800 Silver Chrysoprase Pin/Brooch
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 800 silver and chrysoprase pin/brooch. Large and ornately adorned pin with filigree and
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20th Century Brooch Vintage Pins Brooches

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Chrysophrase, Silver

800 Silver Chrysoprase Pin/Brooch
800 Silver Chrysoprase Pin/Brooch
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W 1.87 in L 2.25 in
Gold Blue Zircon Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
14k gold brooch, with two 5.3mm blue zircons. Brooch measures 45mm x 13mm. Marked 14k on stem clasp
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20th Century Brooch Vintage Pins Brooches

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Zircon, Blue Zircon, Gold

English Diamond Gold Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
English made, 18k gold brooch, with approx. 0.15ctw in diamonds. Brooch measures 1.5" x 1.5
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20th Century British Brooch Vintage Pins Brooches

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Diamond, Gold

Ruby Diamond Gold Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
18k gold brooch, with rubies and approx. 0.25ctw in diamonds. Brooch is 55mm x 40mm. Marked 18k 750
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20th Century Brooch Vintage Pins Brooches

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Diamond, Ruby, Gold

Gold Diamond Pearl Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
18k yelow gold brooch with 8mm pearls, each set with an approx. 0.03ct diamond in the center
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20th Century Brooch Vintage Pins Brooches

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Diamond, Pearl, Gold

Gold Diamond Pearl Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 14k gold brooch, with 3mm to 4.3mm pearls, and approx. 2.60ctw in diamonds. Brooch measures
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20th Century Brooch Vintage Pins Brooches

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Diamond, Pearl, Gold

Moonstone Diamond Gold Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
14k gold brooch, set with a center stone 8.5mm moonstone, surrounded with approx. 0.75ctw in
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20th Century Brooch Vintage Pins Brooches

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Diamond, Moonstone, Gold

Verdura Diamond Gold Brooch Pin
By Verdura
Located in New York, NY
Large 18k gold brooch by Verdura. Set with approx. 1.20cts in diamonds, the brooch measures 52mm x
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20th Century Italian Brooch Vintage Pins Brooches

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Diamond, Gold

Retro Moonstone Flower Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
Classic Retro 14k gold circle brooch, depicting a flower, set with 4 moonstone cabochons and a blue
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20th Century Retro Brooch Vintage Pins Brooches

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Moonstone

Midcentury Diamond Platinum Pin Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A beautiful platinum brooch from the 1950’s featuring 6.00 carats of diamond, including round and
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20th Century Brooch Vintage Pins Brooches

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Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Midcentury Diamond Platinum Pin Brooch
Midcentury Diamond Platinum Pin Brooch
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W 1.4 in L 1.5 in
Gold Acorn Ruby Pin Brooch
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Accent your dress or lapel with this pristine Italian brooch made of bright eighteen karat 18K
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Mid-20th Century Italian Brooch Vintage Pins Brooches

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Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Diamond Ruby Snake Pin Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Very compelling figural "serpent" brooch. Solid gauge 14K yellow gold and white gold. The head and
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1950s Unknown Brooch Vintage Pins Brooches

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Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold

 Diamond Ruby Snake Pin Brooch
 Diamond Ruby Snake Pin Brooch
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W 1.33 in L 1.66 in
Swarovski Retro Tassel Pin Brooch
Located in Montreal, QC
A stunning Retro stylized figural Tassel pin set with clear round Swarovski Crystals; approx
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1950s Modernist Brooch Vintage Pins Brooches

18 Karat Flower Diamond Brooch Pin
Located in Palm Desert, CA
18 Karat Flower Diamond Brooch Pin. Superb eight-petal flower brooch pin with highly texturized
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1970s Unknown Retro Brooch Vintage Pins Brooches

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Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold

18 Karat Flower Diamond Brooch Pin
18 Karat Flower Diamond Brooch Pin
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H 0.18 in Dm 1.11 in
Valentino Garavani Jeweled Bowtie Pin Brooch
By Valentino
Located in Atlanta, GA
This exquisite Valentino Garavani couture pin brooch boasts a dimensional gilt metal bowtie-shaped
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1980s Italian Modern Brooch Vintage Pins Brooches

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Gilt Metal

Valentino Garavani Jeweled Bowtie Pin Brooch
Valentino Garavani Jeweled Bowtie Pin Brooch
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W 2.75 in L 1.32 in
18 Karat Flower Pearl Brooch Pin
Located in Palm Desert, CA
18 Karat Yellow Gold Flower Pearl Brooch Pin. Lovely flower brooch pin with the center of each
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1970s Unknown Retro Brooch Vintage Pins Brooches

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Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Flower Pearl Brooch Pin
18 Karat Flower Pearl Brooch Pin
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W 1.04 in L 1.89 in
Two-Tone Diamond Bee Brooch Pin
Located in Palm Desert, CA
18 Karat Two-Tone Diamond Bee Brooch Pin. Very pretty white and yellow gold with pave-set round
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1990s American Retro Brooch Vintage Pins Brooches

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Two-Tone Diamond Bee Brooch Pin
Two-Tone Diamond Bee Brooch Pin
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W 1.02 in D 0.45 in L 1.08 in
1950s Blue Enamel Flower Brooch Pin
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Beautiful 1950s Blue Enamel Flower Brooch Pin. See measurement and weight ( pictures attached)
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1950s Brooch Vintage Pins Brooches

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Enamel

14 Karat Three Leaf Brooch/Pin
Located in Palm Desert, CA
finish and a 14K stamp. The brooch/pin has a gold weight of 7.4 grams.
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1970s Unknown Retro Brooch Vintage Pins Brooches

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Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Three Leaf Brooch/Pin
14 Karat Three Leaf Brooch/Pin
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H 1.52 in W 1.1 in
Vintage gold tone Bow Brooch pin
Located in Capri, IT
Vintage gold tone Bow Brooch pin
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1980s Italian Brooch Vintage Pins Brooches

Pearl Bee and Diamond Brooch Pin
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Large pearl Bee and diamond brooch in 18-karat white gold. Gracefully spread over the wings are
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Brooch Vintage Pins Brooches

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Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Ruby Sapphire Butterfly Brooch/Pin
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Diamond Ruby Sapphire Butterfly Brooch/Pin. Six round diamonds are bead-set on the body, two round
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1980s Unknown Retro Brooch Vintage Pins Brooches

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Sapphire, Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Ruby Sapphire Butterfly Brooch/Pin
Diamond Ruby Sapphire Butterfly Brooch/Pin
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H 0.11 in W 0.11 in
Chanel Emerald Cabochon Kilt Pin Brooch
Located in Riverdale, NY
Coco Chanel synthesizes her love of rare tumbled precious stones, with the Kilt Pin (her visits to
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1950s French Brooch Vintage Pins Brooches

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Gilt Metal, Brass, Bronze

Chanel Emerald Cabochon Kilt Pin Brooch
Chanel Emerald Cabochon Kilt Pin Brooch
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W 1.25 in L 4 in
Ruby Diamond Gold Leaf Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
Large leaf motif 18k gold brooch, set with rubies and approx. 0.40ctw in diamonds. Brooch is 83mm
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20th Century Brooch Vintage Pins Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold

DAUM Vintage Butterfly Lapel Pin Brooch
By Daum
Located in Nice, FR
DAUM vintage lapel pin brooch featuring a yellow crystal paste butterfly. Engraved DAUM France
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20th Century French Brooch Vintage Pins Brooches

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Gilt Metal

DAUM Vintage Butterfly Lapel Pin Brooch
DAUM Vintage Butterfly Lapel Pin Brooch
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W 2.17 in L 2.56 in
Miriam Haskell Pearl Stick Pin/Brooch
By Miriam Haskell
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a Miriam Haskell pearl stick pin/brooch. This is a gilt Russian gold metal flowers stick
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1940s American Baroque Brooch Vintage Pins Brooches

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Pearl, Gilt Metal

Miriam Haskell Pearl Stick Pin/Brooch
Miriam Haskell Pearl Stick Pin/Brooch
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H 3.5 in W 1.125 in D 0.75 in
Lapis, Aquamarine and Diamond Brooch Pin
Located in Brisbane, QLD
An exceptional diamond, aquamarine and lapis brooch pin set in a handmade silver setting. The piece
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20th Century American Brooch Vintage Pins Brooches

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Aquamarine, Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Silver

Lapis, Aquamarine and Diamond Brooch Pin
Lapis, Aquamarine and Diamond Brooch Pin
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W 1.19 in L 1.42 in
Platinum and Diamond Bar Pin / Brooch
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage Platinum and Diamond Bar Pin / Brooch This sparkling bar pin features 17 round brilliant
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20th Century Brooch Vintage Pins Brooches

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Diamond, Platinum

Sterling Silver Belt Buckle Pin / Brooch
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage sterling silver belt buckle pin/brooch. Beautiful etched lines and floral design, this pin
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20th Century Brooch Vintage Pins Brooches

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Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Belt Buckle Pin / Brooch
Sterling Silver Belt Buckle Pin / Brooch
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W 1.5 in L 2.75 in
Diamond and Ruby Bow Brooch Pin
Located in Miami, FL
Delightful brooch pin crafted in 18 karat white gold featuring round brilliant cut diamonds
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1980s Unknown Modern Brooch Vintage Pins Brooches

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Gold Enamel Bird Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
18k gold bird brooch, decorated with enamel and approx. 0.86ctw in diamonds. Brooch measures 72mm x
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20th Century Brooch Vintage Pins Brooches

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Diamond, Gold, Enamel

Kieselstein Cord Seahorse Gold Brooch Pin
By KIESELSTEIN-CORD
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1984, 18k gold brooch by Barry Kieselstein-Cord, depicting three seahorses. Brooch measures
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1980s American Brooch Vintage Pins Brooches

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Gold

Diamond Two Tone Gold Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
18k white and yellow gold brooch, decorated with approx. 2.80ctw in diamonds. Brooch measures 3.25
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20th Century Brooch Vintage Pins Brooches

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Diamond, Gold

Carved Nephrite Jade Gold Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
Oval 18k gold brooch with carved nephrite jade. Brooch is 53mm x 31mm. Marked 18k. Weight - 16.7
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20th Century Brooch Vintage Pins Brooches

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Jade, Gold

Diamond Ruby Gold Fish Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
14k white gold fish motif brooch, with vibrant rubies and approx. 1.20ctw in diamonds. Brooch
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20th Century Brooch Vintage Pins Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold

1960s Ruby Gold Dog Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
1960s 18k gold dog brooch with ruby eyes. Brooch measures 35mm x 39mm. Marked: 18k Italy. Weight
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1960s Italian Brooch Vintage Pins Brooches

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Ruby, Gold

Shell Cameo Gold Pendant Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
18k yellow gold pendant brooch, with shell cameo, depicting a lady's profile. Brooch is 45mm x 35mm
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20th Century Brooch Vintage Pins Brooches

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Gold

Diamond Moonstone Gold Bow Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
14k gold bow brooch set with two 7mm moonstones, and approx. 1.60ctw in diamonds. Brooch measures
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20th Century Brooch Vintage Pins Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, Gold

Diamond Ruby Shell Gold Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
18k yellow gold and shell top brooch, decorated with rubies and approx. 0.42ctw in diamonds. Brooch
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20th Century Brooch Vintage Pins Brooches

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Diamond, Ruby, Gold

Gold Diamond Ruby Feather Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
18k yellow gold feather brooch, set with rubies and approx. 0.08ctw in diamonds. Brooch is 56mm x
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20th Century Brooch Vintage Pins Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold

Gold Diamond Sapphire Feather Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
18k yellow gold feather brooch,set with blue sapphires and approx. 0.14ctw in diamonds. Brooch
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20th Century Brooch Vintage Pins Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold

Emerald Diamond Gold Snake Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
18k yellow gold snake brooch, set with six oval (6.1 x 4.1mm to 7.1 x 5.4mm) and one emerald cut
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20th Century Brooch Vintage Pins Brooches

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Diamond, Emerald, Gold

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Brooch Vintage Pins Brooches For Sale on 1stDibs

Find an expansive variety of brooch vintage pins brooches available on 1stDibs. All of the items for sale were constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold. Our selection of items includes 8824 vintage examples as well as 5 contemporary versions. Our inventory has long been popular, and it includes earlier versions that date to the 20th Century and newer variations that were made as recently as the 21st Century. Pieces in our collection of brooch vintage pins brooches made by Retro jewelers — as well as those associated with Modern — are very popular. There have been many well-made iterations of these items over the years, but those made by Tiffany & Co., Chanel and Cartier are often thought to be among the most beautiful. Lovers of these pieces agree that it’s a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 2355 Diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. There are many round cut, cabochon and brilliant cut brooch vintage pins brooches for sale. There aren’t many items for men in our collection of brooch vintage pins brooches, as most of the options available are for women.

How Much are Brooch Vintage Pins Brooches?

On average, brooch vintage pins brooches at 1stDibs sell for $1,703, while they’re typically $28 on the low end and $225,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Finding the Right brooches for You

Antique and vintage brooches, which are decorative jewels traditionally pinned to garments and used to fasten pieces of clothing together where needed, have seen increasing popularity in recent years.

Given their long history, brooches have expectedly taken on a variety of different shapes and forms over time, with jewelers turning to assorted methods of ornamentation for these accessories, including enameling and the integration of pearls and gemstones.

Cameo brooches that originated during the Victorian age are characterized by a shell carved in raised relief that feature portraits of a woman’s profile, while 19th-century micromosaic brooches, comprising innumerable individually placed glass fragments, sometimes feature miniature depictions of a pastoral scene in daily Roman life.

At one time, brooches were symbols of wealth, made primarily from the finest metals and showcasing exquisite precious gemstones. Today, these jewels are inclusive and universal, and you don’t have to travel very far to find an admirer of brooches. They can be richly geometric in form, such as the ornate diamond pins dating from the Art Deco era, or designer-specific, such as the celebrated naturalistic works created by Tiffany & Co., the milk glass and gold confections crafted by Trifari or handmade vintage Chanel brooches of silk or laminated sheer fabric.

Brooches are versatile and adaptable. These decorative accessories can be worn in your hair, on hats, scarves and on the lower point of V-neck clothing. Pin a dazzling brooch to the lapel of your blazer-and-tee combo or add a cluster of smaller pins to your overcoat. And while brooches have their place in “mourning jewelry,” in that a mourning brooch is representative of your connection to a lost loved one, they’re widely seen as romantic and symbolic of love, so much so that a hardcore brooch enthusiast might advocate for brooches to be worn over the heart.

Today, find a wide variety of antique and vintage brooches on 1stDibs, including gold brooches, sapphire brooches and more.

Questions About Brooch Vintage Pins Brooches
  • 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 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 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    To tell if a brooch is vintage, take a look at its fastener. Pieces made during the first half of the 20th century often had a long thin fastener that you push to open or close. This style of hardware is commonly known as a trombone clasp. Locking safety clasps emerged during the 1930s, and jewelers used them throughout the rest of the 20th century. You can also check brooches for a date stamp or research the maker's mark to determine who produced it. Then, consult trusted online resources to determine the age. Alternatively, you can have a certified appraiser or professional jeweler examine the piece. On 1stDibs, find a variety of brooches from some of the world's top sellers.