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Diamond Lapel Pin in 14k Solid Gold for Men
Located in Chicago, IL
Diamond Lapel Pin 14k Solid Gold Diamond Stick Pin Tie Pin Fathers Day Men Gift Light weight can be
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2010s Indian More Jewelry

Materials

Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

Victorian Antique Frog Brooch Pave Set Opal Diamond Lapel Pin for Him 8.55 carat
Located in New York, NY
Antique Frog Brooch Pave Set Opal Diamond Lapel Pin for Him 8.55 carat in sterling silver which is
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21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Silver, Sterling Silver

Vintage 1970's 18KT Yellow Gold Multi-Colored Gems And Diamond Lapel Pin
Located in New York, NY
and pendant combination is a true work of art. The .45CT-TW G-VS round cut diamonds add a touch of
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Vintage 1970s American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Cartier lapel pin
By Issac Nussbaum
Located in New York, NY
This stunning Cartier lapel pin, housed in an iconic Cartier Paris red box, radiates luxury and
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2010s Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Cartier lapel pin
Cartier lapel pin
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Diamond and Sapphire Antique Lapel Pin
Located in New York, NY
A classic never goes out of style. Case in point? This Diamond and Sapphire Antique Lapel Pin from
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Vintage 1960s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold

Enamel and Diamond Jockey Lapel Pin
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
An absolutely charming enhancement for your lapel, this darling pin is made of 18 karat white gold
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Vintage 1960s Brooches

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel

Antique Edwardian Diamond Peridot Gold Frog Lapel Pin
Located in Rotterdam, NL
This antique Edwardian cute little frog stickpin or lapel pin is created with green peridot and
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Early 20th Century European Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Peridot, 14k Gold

Vintage Floral Motif Diamond Platinum Lapel Pin Brooch Pendant
Located in Miami, FL
in 200 pave diamonds. This elegant lapel brooch and pendant is collectively adorned with 11.40 carats
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Vintage 1960s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Adorable Gold Monkey Lapel Pin
Located in New York, NY
Charming figural monkey pin. Full of personality. Finely textured 18K yellow gold with bright
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Vintage 1950s American Brooches

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold

Adorable Gold Monkey Lapel Pin
Adorable Gold Monkey Lapel Pin
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Gold and Diamond Statue of Liberty Lapel Pin/Tie Tack
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your style with our exquisite 18k Yellow Gold and Diamond Statue of Liberty Lapel Pin/Tie
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2010s American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rhodium

1980s Grand Circular 2.68 carats Diamond Platinum Lapel Brooch Pin
Located in Miami, FL
genuine round cut Diamond approx. 2.35 carats, G-H color, VS1-VS2 clarity. The back features dual pins
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Vintage 1980s American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Syna Lapis Lazuli Yellow Gold Lapel Pin with Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
lapel pin a luxurious display of craftsmanship and luxury. About the Designers ~ Dharmesh & Namrata
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2010s Unknown Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Lapis Lazuli

Antique Edwardian Era Platinum Sapphire and Diamond Circle Bow Lapel Pin
Located in New York, NY
Bow Lapel Pin. This exquisite piece combines the sophistication of platinum with the allure of
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Antique Early 1900s American Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Oscar Heyman Platinum Union Jack Diamond, Sapphire, and Ruby Lapel Pin
By Oscar Heyman
Located in New York City, NY
Oscar Heyman platinum Union Jack flag lapel pin contains custom cut rubies (0.76cts), sapphires
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2010s American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum

Antique Victorian Era 18KT Yellow Gold/Platinum Diamond Lapel Stick Pin
Located in New York, NY
Embrace antique charm with our Victorian Era 18KT Yellow Gold/Platinum Top Diamond Stick Lapel Pin
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Antique 1880s American Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum

White Gold 27.5 Carat Black Star Sapphire Diamond Stick Lapel Pin
Located in New York, NY
This stick/lapel pin is an extraordinary piece of jewelry that showcases a rare and magnificent
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2010s American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Star Sapphire, Black Star, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

1960s Diamond and Enamel Bird Brooch Lapel Pin 18 Karat Gold
Located in Hicksville, NY
1960s Enamel, Diamond and 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bird Brooch, Lapel Pin Features an Exquisitely
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Mid-20th Century Italian Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

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

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

5.43 Carats Diamond Gold Platinum Shirt Studs Lapel Pin and Cuff Link Set
Located in Miami, FL
Platinum Shirt Studs, Lapel Pin & Cuff Links Set with 7 Marquise Cut Diamonds Weighing 2.93 Carats
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21st Century and Contemporary American Cufflinks

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique Belle Époque Pink Pearl Diamond Stick Tie Lapel Pin Diamonds Gold
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Wonderful intense pink natural orientpearl mounted as a gold stick pin. The pearl is mounted in a
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Vintage 1910s Unknown Belle Époque More Jewelry

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Pearl, 14k Gold, Platinum

English Sapphire Ruby Diamond 18k Gold Stagecoach Hat or Lapel Pin, London
Located in St. Catharines, ON
diamonds. Fitted with a double pin to clip on a hat ribbon. London, 1994, fully hallmarked 1 ½ in. (3.8
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20th Century British Art Deco Brooches

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

Edwardian Opal Diamond Yellow Gold Charles Packer & Co Antique Lapel Pin Brooch
Located in North Attleboro, MA
This luxurious antique Edwardian pin brooch circa 1880-1917 makes an exquisite addition to your
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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Brooches

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Diamond, Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold

12.97 Carat Pink Sapphires & OMC Diamond Brooch Lapel Pin in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
that exude sheer magnificence. Complementing the sapphires are 0.17 carats of old mine cut diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Brooches

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Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Gold

1980s Multi-Gem Gold Flower Basket Lapel Brooch Pin
Located in Miami, FL
genuine round cut diamonds approx: 2.86cttw, G-H color, VS1-VS2 clarity, pave set, 7 round cut round
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Modern Brooches

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Blue Sapphire, Citrine, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, South Sea Pear...

Vintage Sterling Silver Pearl Rhinestone Lapel Pin Wreath Brooch
Located in Rotterdam, NL
safety closure. The brooch is versatile and can be worn with your favorite dress or pinned to the lapel
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Sterling Silver

Sumptuous Bouquet of Flowers Lapel Pin Brooch in Gold and Gems
Located in FR
Absolutely Gorgeous Lapel Pin Pattern: Bouquet of Flowers mounted on an 18 carat gold structure
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20th Century Unknown Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold

Vintage Natural No Heat Blue Yellow Sapphire Platinum Floral Bouquet Lapel Pin
Located in Miami, FL
Depicting a vividly colored floral bouquet with diamond-swathed, romantically scrolled stems and
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Vintage 1950s Retro Brooches

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Platinum

Cartier Turtle Lapel Pin Chalcedony Tie Tac 18k Rose Gold Estate COA Signed
By Cartier
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish estate Cartier lapel pin crafted in 18k rose gold (circa 2012). Chalcedony measures 10mm
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Chalcedony, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Cartier Turtle Lapel Pin Grey Moonstone Tie Tac 18k Rose Gold Estate Signed
By Cartier
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish estate Cartier lapel pin crafted in 18k rose gold (circa 2012). Grey moonstone measures
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cufflinks

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Retro Era 14KT Yellow Gold Lapel Pin featuring a branch coral with polyps design
Located in New York, NY
Retro Era 14KT Yellow Gold Lapel Pin featuring a branch coral with polyps design, adorned with
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Vintage 1950s American Retro Brooches

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Coral, Diamond, Yellow Gold

18K Gold Diamond Horse Pin
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Introducing the exquisite 18K Gold Diamond Horse Pin, a stunning vintage brooch that exudes
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Vintage 1940s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

19606's Large Diamond Platinum Floral Bouquet Lapel Brooch
Located in Miami, FL
This alluring vintage lapel brooch of opulent aesthetic and unmatched sophistication depicts a most
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Vintage 1960s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Vinatge 15.51 Carat Diamond Platinum Floral Motif Lapel Brooch
Located in Miami, FL
, this alluringly Edwardian inspired lapel pin brooch is swathed cumulatively in 15.51cts of high
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

10 Carat Natural Diamond Platinum Pin
By EstatebyJR
Located in New York, NY
Discover the epitome of opulence with our 10 Carat Natural Diamond Pin, meticulously crafted in
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Platinum

Tiffany & Co Patek Philippe Iconic Edwardian Platinum Diamond Lapel Watch
By Patek Philippe for Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
. 1.10ctw in diamonds (one small stone is missing on the pin). Mechanical Patek Philippe movement currently
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Antique 19th Century Swiss Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

10 Carat Diamond Flower Pin 18K Gold
By EstatebyJR
Located in New York, NY
blends classic elegance with modern allure. This exquisite pin features an array of diamonds totaling
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

1960s Ruby Diamond Gold Bee Pin
Located in Berkeley, CA
Diamond encrusted Bee with captivating ruby eyes sits on your jacket lapel or on a stunning dress
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Vintage 1960s American Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

1960s Ruby Diamond Gold Bee Pin
1960s Ruby Diamond Gold Bee Pin
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1960s 18k Yellow Gold and Diamond Pin
Located in Lexington, KY
This is a lovely 18k yellow gold and diamond pin from the 1960s. Although this pin utilizes
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Vintage 1960s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage French Gold Ruby Diamond Flower Stick Pin
Located in New York, NY
A vintage French gold stick pin. Flower finial set with round-cut rubies and diamonds. Eagle gold
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20th Century Unknown Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold

2.00CT Diamond Platinum Vintage Stunning Art Deco Pin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Old European Cut Brilliant Round Diamonds. F-H Color. VS-SI Clarity. The Pin measures 3" inches long
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Brooches

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Diamond, Platinum

Antique 19th Cent Gold Natural Pearl Diamond Pin
Located in New York, NY
An antique 19th-century gold lapel pin. The round piece has enamelled accents and is richly
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold

Victorian 14KT Yellow Gold Diamond Portrait Cameo Pin
Located in New York, NY
out of style. Whether worn on a lapel, hat, or scarf, this diamond portrait pin is sure to make a
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Antique 1870s American Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Green Insect Bug Inspired Diamond and Emerald Pin
Located in New York, NY
. 3. Versatile Styling: Whether pinned to your lapel, scarf, handbag, or hat, this bug pin adds a
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Vintage 1980s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k 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
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20th Century Unknown Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

Sterling Silver Black Rhodium 1.04tct Black Diamonds 0.30tct White Diamonds Pin
Located in New York, NY
lapel, scarf, or accessory it adorns. Length of the pin is approx. 51mm and 17.5mm wide.
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2010s American Brooches

Materials

Black Diamond, White Diamond, Rhodium, Sterling Silver

Black Onyx and 0.43ct White Diamond Stick Pin
Located in New York, NY
captivating aesthetic. Whether worn on a lapel, scarf, or hat, this exquisite stick pin is sure to make a
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2010s American Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Onyx, Platinum

Diamond Star of David Round 0.12 Carat Pendant 18 Karat Gold Chain Necklace
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
Einstein, the renowned physicist, was known to wear a Star of David lapel pin as a symbol of his Jewish
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2010s British Modern Pendant Necklaces

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

Toucan Diamond and Enamel Vintage 1950s Pin 18K Gold
By EstatebyJR
Located in New York, NY
jewelry collection. This charming pin features an estimated diamond weight of 0.60 carats, intricately set
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21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

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

Antique french 18k Diamond & Sapphire Stick Pin (Patterned Sapphires)
Located in Brooklyn, NY
featuring approximately 2.75 inches of pin for proper securing. The pave face of the pin features diamonds
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20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire

Platinum Diamond "Spade" Pin Circa 1940's .85 Carats
Located in Wailea, HI
Platinum Diamond "Spade" Pin Circa 1940's .85 Carats 19 Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds Weighing .85
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Van Cleef & Arpels 1925 Paris Lapel Clip Watch Platinum With 2.17 Ctw Diamonds
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
18kt gold pin, set with shuttle and brilliant diamonds. Carved hexagonal beveled glass. Dial
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Stunning Diamond and 18 Karat Yellow Gold Peacock Pin
Located in Johns Creek, GA
diamonds set. They are bright GH color, and weigh aproximately 1.33 cts total weight. This pin is a great
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Vintage 1970s Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Ruby Diamond Pin 18k Yellow Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Van Cleef & Arpels Lapel Pin Cabochon Cut Red Ruby Est .50 cts 16 Brilliant Cut Diamonds .50 cts
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2010s French Brooches

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Sterling Silver Black Rhodium 1.04tct Black Diamonds Pin Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Arrow Pin, a timeless accessory that merges strength with refinement. Crafted with meticulous attention
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2010s American Brooches

Materials

Black Diamond, Rhodium, Sterling Silver

Art Deco Platinum Diamond & Sapphire Pin (Early 20th Century)
Located in New York, NY
layout, this pin showcases a refined symmetry, complete with small diamonds and sapphires set throughout
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Raymond Yard Pair of Cocktail Lapel Brooches
By Raymond C. Yard
Located in New York, NY
, Pearl and Enamel Hen Pin, Raymond Yard The stylized strutting hen pavé-set with single-cut diamonds
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique 18K Yellow Gold Diamond & Pearl Enameled Pin Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Antique 18K Yellow Gold Pin Brooch, beautifully accented by a 0.10-carat round diamond, a halo of six seed
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Brooches

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

Antique 18K Yellow Gold Diamond & Pearl Enameled Pin Brooch
Antique 18K Yellow Gold Diamond & Pearl Enameled Pin Brooch
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Retro 10 ctw Diamond Sapphire Platinum Gold Pin Brooch
Located in Miami, FL
Experience the allure of the Retro period with this captivating pin brooch, a true work of art
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Platinum

Nautical or Aviator Diamond Gold Propeller Cufflinks and Tie Pin
Located in Miami Beach, FL
. Marked Accar 14k. The tie/lapel pin measures .64". The set has .06 carats approximate total weight in
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20th Century Cufflinks

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

Nautical or Aviator Diamond Gold Propeller Cufflinks and Tie Pin
Nautical or Aviator Diamond Gold Propeller Cufflinks and Tie Pin
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Star Medal Skeleton Pin
By Tateossian
Located in Fulham business exchange, London
Star Medal Skeleton pin Add a sophisticated accent to smart tailoring with this double pin brooch
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21st Century and Contemporary British Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Black Diamond, Sterling Silver

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Diamond Lapel Pins For Sale on 1stDibs

Browse a vast assortment of diamond lapel pins for sale on 1stDibs. These distinct designs — crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold — can elevate any look. Our collection of these items for sale includes 60 vintage editions and 9 modern creations to choose from as well. Our inventory has long been popular, and it includes earlier versions that date to the 18th Century and newer variations that were made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many different pieces in our collection of diamond lapel pins to choose from, but Modern and Retro diamond lapel pins are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made iterations of these items over the years, but those made by Cartier, Tiffany & Co. and Stephen Webster 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 41 Diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. A selection of round cut, brilliant cut and emerald cut can be found today on these pages. There aren’t many items for men in our collection of diamond lapel pins, as most of the options available are for women.

How Much are Diamond Lapel Pins?

On average, diamond lapel pins at 1stDibs sell for $4,500, while they’re typically $310 on the low end and $57,999 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself. 

Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.

Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.

For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.

Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.

In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so. 

Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.

Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle. 

BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.

A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in

Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.

Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.

Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.

The Legacy of Diamond in Jewelry Design

Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.

From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!

There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.

Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.

In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).

When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And on 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement ringsvintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings

Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.  

Finding the Right Brooches for You

Vintage brooches, which refer to decorative jewelry traditionally pinned to garments and used to fasten pieces of clothing together where needed, have seen increasing popularity in recent years.

While jewelry trends come and go, brooches are indeed back on the radar thanks to fashion houses like GucciVersaceDior and Saint Laurent, all of which feature fun pinnable designs in their current collections. Whether a dazzlingly naturalistic Art Nouveau dragonfly, a whimsical David Webb animal, a gem-studded bloom or a streamlined abstract design, these jewels add color and sparkle to your look and a spring to your step. 

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. Chanel, of course, has never abandoned this style, producing gorgeously baroque CC examples since the 1980s.

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 for sale on 1stDibs, including gold brooches, sapphire brooches and more.