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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
Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Retro Brooches

Materials

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
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
Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Retro Brooches

Materials

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
Vintage gold tone Bow Brooch pin
Located in Capri, IT
Vintage gold tone Bow Brooch pin
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Brooches

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 Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Diamond Platinum Brooch Pin
Diamond Platinum Brooch Pin
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H 0.65 in W 1.37 in L 2.25 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
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooches

Materials

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 Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Enamel

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 Brooches

Yellow Gold Diamond Crescent Moon Brooch/Pin
Located in Palm Desert, CA
14 Karat Gold Diamond Crescent Moon Brooch/Pin. This is a simple and delicate yet sophisticated
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Diamond Crescent Moon Brooch/Pin
Yellow Gold Diamond Crescent Moon Brooch/Pin
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H 0.11 in W 0.62 in D 0.1 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)
Category

Vintage 1950s Brooches

Materials

Enamel

18 Karat Gold Floral Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
Designer Floral Brooch Pin 11.4 grams 18Kt. Yellow gold. Overall: 48 x 25mm
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21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Gold Floral Brooch Pin
18 Karat Gold Floral Brooch Pin
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W 1.89 in L 0.99 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

Victorian 18K Gold Horse Brooch Pin
Located in Flushing, NY
Victorian 18K Gold Horse Brooch Pin Approximate Dimensions: 3.6 cm (Length) 3.5 cm (Width) 9.2
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Early 20th Century Brooches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Victorian 18K Gold Horse Brooch Pin
Victorian 18K Gold Horse Brooch Pin
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W 1.38 in L 1.42 in
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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Vintage 1980s Unknown Retro Brooches

Materials

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
Yellow Gold Sapphire Bird Brooch Pin
Located in Palm Desert, CA
1.72ct. The brooch pin closure is a rolling c-clasp. The brooch measures 1.24" x 0.87" x 0.31". The
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2010s American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Yellow Gold Sapphire Bird Brooch Pin
Yellow Gold Sapphire Bird Brooch Pin
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W 0.87 in D 0.31 in L 1.24 in
14 Karat Pearl Sapphire Golfer Brooch/Pin
Located in Palm Desert, CA
14 Karat Pearl Sapphire Golfer Brooch/Pin. A palm tree and a lady golfer are set on a gold frame
Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Retro Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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
Category

1990s American Retro Brooches

Materials

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
Diamond Ruby Horse Brooch/Pin
Located in Palm Desert, CA
18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby Horse Brooch/Pin. The brooch features twelve 2mm round diamonds
Category

2010s American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

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

Diamond Ruby Horse Brooch/Pin
Diamond Ruby Horse Brooch/Pin
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H 1.19 in W 0.94 in
Yellow Gold Ruby Bee Fly Brooch Pin
Located in Palm Desert, CA
14 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby Bee/Fly Brooch Pin. This super sweet little bug will add sparkle to any
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Early 2000s American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Ruby, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Ruby Bee Fly Brooch Pin
Yellow Gold Ruby Bee Fly Brooch Pin
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H 0.81 in W 0.71 in
Vintage Gold Tone Hearts Faux Pearl Brooch Pin
Located in Capri, IT
Vintage Gold Tone Hearts Faux Pearl Brooch Pin
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Vintage 1980s Italian Brooches

Vintage 18 Karat Gold Corded Knot Pretzel Brooch/Pin
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Vintage 18 Karat Gold Corded Knot Pretzel Brooch/Pin. There is a locking C clasp. The brooch/pin
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Retro Brooches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co Retro Leaf Brooch Pin 18K Gold
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
This authentic Tiffany and Co. brooch pin is crafted in solid 18K Yellow Gold. It is made in the
Category

Vintage 1980s Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond and Ruby Bow Brooch Pin
Located in Miami, FL
Delightful brooch pin crafted in 18 karat white gold featuring round brilliant cut diamonds
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

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.
Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Retro Brooches

Materials

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
Antique Diamond Gold Anchor Brooch Pin
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1890s The 14K yellow gold brooch / pin is designed as two crossed anchors which are
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Rock Crystal Flower Diamond Brooch Pin
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
enchanting statement piece and let your style bloom with unparalleled allure. The brooch/ pin measures 3
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Diamond, White Diamond, Quartz, Rock Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold, W...

Rock Crystal Flower Diamond Brooch Pin
Rock Crystal Flower Diamond Brooch Pin
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W 2.5 in L 3 in
Flower Blossom Brooch Pin White Gold 14 Karat
Located in Great Neck, NY
Flower Blossom Brooch Pin White Gold 14 Karat With beautiful rose gold flower core. 3 inch Length
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Antique Mid-19th Century Brooches

Materials

14k Gold, White Gold

Flower Blossom Brooch Pin White Gold 14 Karat
Located in Great Neck, NY
Flower Blossom Brooch Pin White Gold 14 Karat With beautiful rose gold flower core. 3 inch Length
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Brooches

Materials

14k Gold, White Gold

14K White Gold Diamond Ribbon Brooch Pin
Located in Stuart, FL
This beautiful 14k white gold diamond brooch pin is designed with a ribbon on the top left and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14K White Gold Diamond Ribbon Brooch Pin
14K White Gold Diamond Ribbon Brooch Pin
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W 1.49 in L 1.21 in
Coro Sterling Silver Gold-Plated Flower Brooch Pin
By Coro
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage Coro Sterling Silver Gold Plated Flower Brooch Pin This is a beautiful sterling silver and
Category

20th Century Unknown Retro Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

Early Castellani Coin and 18 Karat Gold Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
18k gold and early Castellani coin Brooch Pin Collectable and rare catalans Brooch
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Brooches

Materials

18k Gold

Art Deco Platinum Diamond Bar Brooch/Pin
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Art Deco Platinum Diamond Bar Brooch/Pin. This absolutely gorgeous pin features seventeen round
Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Brooches

Materials

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

Art Deco Platinum Diamond Bar Brooch/Pin
Art Deco Platinum Diamond Bar Brooch/Pin
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W 0.5 in L 2.81 in
Vintage 18K White Gold Diamond Pearl Bow Tie Brooch Pin
Located in Flushing, NY
Vintage 18K White Gold Diamond Pearl Bow Tie Brooch Pin Solid 18K White Gold Bow-tie form brooch
Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

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

10 Karat Yellow Gold Cameo Brooch/Pin
Located in Washington Depot, CT
10 Karat Yellow Gold Cameo Brooch/Pin- This elegant cameo features a lovely lady in profile framed
Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Yellow Gold

10 Karat Yellow Gold Cameo Brooch/Pin
10 Karat Yellow Gold Cameo Brooch/Pin
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W 1.26 in L 1.54 in
Yellow Gold Diamond Lizard Brooch/Pin
Located in Palm Desert, CA
18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Lizard Brooch/Pin. This super sparkly little critter features 188
Category

Early 2000s American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold

Yellow Gold Diamond Lizard Brooch/Pin
Yellow Gold Diamond Lizard Brooch/Pin
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W 1.02 in L 2.39 in
10 Karat White Gold Cameo Brooch / Pin
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 10 Karat White Gold Cameo Brooch/Pin This elegant brooch features a lovely lady in profile
Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

White Gold

10 Karat White Gold Cameo Brooch / Pin
10 Karat White Gold Cameo Brooch / Pin
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W 1.03 in L 1.3 in
Marcin Zaremski Modernist Poland Oxidized Sterling Silver Brooch Pin
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Marcin Zaremski Modernist Poland Oxidized Sterling Silver Brooch Pin This is a fine Modernist
Category

20th Century Unknown Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

10 Karat Yellow Gold Cameo Brooch/Pin
Located in Washington Depot, CT
10 Karat Yellow Gold Cameo Brooch/Pin- This lovely cameo brooch features a lovely lady and
Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Yellow Gold

10 Karat Yellow Gold Cameo Brooch/Pin
10 Karat Yellow Gold Cameo Brooch/Pin
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W 1.25 in L 1.75 in
Fabrice Paris Multicolor Wheels Resin Brooch Pin
By Fabrice
Located in Atlanta, GA
Fabrice, Paris designed this charming resin brooch pin. Completely handmade each piece is unique
Category

1990s French Artisan Brooches

Fabrice Paris Multicolor Wheels Resin Brooch Pin
Fabrice Paris Multicolor Wheels Resin Brooch Pin
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W 3.43 in L 3.63 in
Andreoli Titanium Ruby Diamond Flower Brooch Pin
By Andreoli
Located in New York, NY
Andreoli Titanium Ruby Diamond Flower Brooch Pin . Andreoli was one of the first jewelry creators
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Titanium

14 Karat Yellow Gold Cameo Brooch/Pin
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold Cameo Brooch/Pin- This lovely cameo brooch features a lovely lady in profile
Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Cameo Brooch/Pin
14 Karat Yellow Gold Cameo Brooch/Pin
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W 1.4 in L 1.6 in
Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire, Turquoise and Jade Bird Brooch/Pin, 14k
Located in New York, NY
A Bird Brooch/Pin made with cut-stones of Ruby, Emerald, and Sapphires and with cabochons of
Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Emerald, Jade, Ruby, Sapphire, Turquoise, 14k Gold

Modernist Turquoise Brooch Pin Silver Brutalist Modern Art
Located in New York, NY
This is a stunning Modernist Brooch Pin with a wonderful Turquoise disc and cabochon in an artisan
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20th Century Unknown Modernist Brooches

Materials

Turquoise, Silver

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Rose Brooch Pin, 18k
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Rose Brooch Pin is crafted from 18k gold and features
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Mid-20th Century French Brooches

Materials

Diamond

10 Karat Yellow Gold Cameo Brooch/Pin
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 10 Karat Yellow Gold Cameo Brooch/Pin- This elegant cameo brooch features a lovely lady in
Category

Early 20th Century Brooches

Materials

Yellow Gold

10 Karat Yellow Gold Cameo Brooch/Pin
10 Karat Yellow Gold Cameo Brooch/Pin
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W 29 in L 33 in
Henry Dunay Seashell Brooch/Pin Hammered Finish 18K Yellow Gold
By Henry Dunay
Located in Perry, FL
Hammered Finish Signed Henry Dunay Seashell Brooch/ Pin in 18K Yellow Gold.
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21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Peridot Circle Brooch Pin Yellow Gold, 1900
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
Victorian Peridot Circle Brooch Pin Yellow Gold. Created around 1900. A fine antique Peridot
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Early 20th Century British Victorian Brooches

Materials

Peridot, Yellow Gold

Vintage Tiffany & Co. 4 Stones Yellow Gold Brooch Pin
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
VINTAGE TIFFANY 4 STONES YELLOW GOLD BROOCH PIN. *Rare Vintage, Good condition 14k Yellow Gold 4
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21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold and Emerald Cabochon Crab Brooch / Pin
Located in Stamford, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold And Emerald Cabochon Crab Brooch / Pin 3.90 grams total weight.
Category

2010s Modern Brooches

Materials

Emerald, 14k Gold

18 Karat Gold Diamond Retro Flower Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
Stunning flower brooch pin, in 18k Gold set with approx. 5 carats of beautiful near colorless
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Vintage 1950s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

14 Karat White Gold Cameo Brooch / Pin
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat White Gold Cameo Brooch/Pin- This elegant cameo features a lovely lady in profile framed
Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

14k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat White Gold Cameo Brooch / Pin
14 Karat White Gold Cameo Brooch / Pin
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W 1.34 in L 1.7 in
Floral Bundle Still Life Roses Brooch Pin 14 Karat
Located in New York, NY
Floral Bundle Brooch Pin .15ct natural diamond. Rounds, Full cut Brilliant. G-color VS-2
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21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Violin and Bow Gold Vintage Brooch Pin
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Diamond Violin and Bow Gold Brooch Pin. Hand set with Pave Diamonds, approx
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Late 20th Century Modernist Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

E. Pearl Emerald 18K Yellow Gold Large Frog Brooch Pin
By Erwin Pearl
Located in Miami, FL
A peculiar Toad brooch pin by E. Pearl company , highly collectible with a textured finish,  This
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Vintage 1980s Retro Brooches

Materials

Emerald, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Platinum Natural Diamond & Sapphire Bow Brooch Pin
Located in Baltimore, MD
Art Deco Platinum Natural Diamond & Sapphire Bow Brooch Pin Metal: Platinum Weight: 12.47 grams
Category

Early 20th Century British Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Brooch Pin Sterling Silver
By Mikimoto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fine Quality Akoya Pearl Mikimoto Estate Brooch Pin Sterling Silver M103 This is a Unique Custom
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1990s Japanese Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Sterling Silver

Yellow Gold Sterling Ruby Emerald Matador Brooch/Pin
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Two-Tone Ruby Emerald Matador Brooch/Pin. Absolutely fabulous multi-gemstone Matador pin featuring
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Retro Brooches

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Sterling Silver, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Yellow Gold Sterling Ruby Emerald Matador Brooch/Pin
Yellow Gold Sterling Ruby Emerald Matador Brooch/Pin
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H 1.2 in W 1.56 in D 0.43 in
Artisan Art Face Modernist Sterling Silver Statement Brooch Pin
Located in Montreal, QC
Fabulous and so Expressive...Mid Century Modern Art Face Brooch Pin; Hand crafted in Sterling
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Vintage 1960s Modernist Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sabbadini Large Mystery Set Sapphire Diamond Flower Brooch Pin
By Sabaddini
Located in Miami, FL
This outstanding Collectable flower brooch pin was designed by Sabbadini, Italy. It is handcrafted
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Sabbadini Large Mystery Set Sapphire Diamond Flower Brooch Pin
Sabbadini Large Mystery Set Sapphire Diamond Flower Brooch Pin
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H 1.42 in W 2.01 in D 19.73 in
Platinum Sapphire and Diamond Brooch / Pin #13328
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage Platinum Sapphire and Diamond Brooch/Pin- This elegant pin features one round sapphire
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20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Antique Deco 6.55 Carats Old European Diamond Platinum Filigree Brooch Pin
Located in Miami, FL
Antique Deco 6.55cts Old European Diamond Platinum Filigree Brooch Pin This Handsome all original
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

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Brooch Pins For Sale on 1stDibs

Find an expansive variety of brooch pins available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of gold, 18k gold and yellow gold, these items were constructed with great care. Our selection of items includes 22542 vintage examples as well as 2609 contemporary versions. Our collection, which features older pieces for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century, has proven very popular over the years. Victorian and Art Deco are consistently popular styles when it comes to brooch pins. Tiffany & Co., Chanel and Cartier each produced beautiful examples of these items that are worth considering. Lovers of these pieces agree that it’s a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 8235 diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. Today, if you’re looking for round cut brooch pins and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes old european cut and cabochon alternatives. Most of our brooch pins for sale are for women, but there are 8945 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much are Brooch Pins?

Prices for brooch pins can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $10 and can go as high as $395,000, while brooch pins, on average, fetch $1,978.

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 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 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.