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Signed Askew London Double Fish Statement Brooch Pin
Signed Askew London Double Fish Statement Brooch Pin

Signed Askew London Double Fish Statement Brooch Pin

By Askew London

Located in Montreal, QC

Delightful Signed Askew London Brooch featuring two Large Fish and Shells. Antiqued Gold plated

Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Georg Jensen Fish Sterling Silver Garnet Brooch Pin
Georg Jensen Fish Sterling Silver Garnet Brooch Pin

Georg Jensen Fish Sterling Silver Garnet Brooch Pin

By Georg Jensen

Located in Montreal, QC

Early design Georg Jensen Brooch depicting a Curled Fish flowing around the entirety with a bezel

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Garnet, Sterling Silver

Enamel Emerald 18 Karat Yellow Gold Fish Brooch Pin
Enamel Emerald 18 Karat Yellow Gold Fish Brooch Pin

Enamel Emerald 18 Karat Yellow Gold Fish Brooch Pin

Located in Boca Raton, FL

This colorful estate fish pin is crafted in 18 karat yellow gold. The three fish feature colorful

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Diamond Accent Zebra Fish Enamel Brooch Pin
14K Yellow Gold Diamond Accent Zebra Fish Enamel Brooch Pin

14K Yellow Gold Diamond Accent Zebra Fish Enamel Brooch Pin

Located in New York, NY

underwater world. Crafted in 14K yellow gold, this enchanting brooch pin features a stunning zebra fish

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

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

Tiffany & Co.  Fish Pin
Tiffany & Co.  Fish Pin

Tiffany & Co. Fish Pin

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Miami, FL

18k yellow gold Tiffany and company fish pin with mother of pearl and coral inlay. This unique

Category

20th Century American Brooches

Materials

Coral, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mother of Pearl Fish Pin
Mother of Pearl Fish Pin

Mother of Pearl Fish Pin

Located in Coral Gables, FL

14 Karat Yellow Gold Fish Pin Featuring Dark Mother of Pearl Inlay Accented By 5 Round Diamonds of

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Oscar de la Renta Clear Crystal Fish Stone Brooch, Pin, in Silvertone
Oscar de la Renta Clear Crystal Fish Stone Brooch, Pin, in Silvertone

Oscar de la Renta Clear Crystal Fish Stone Brooch, Pin, in Silvertone

By Oscar De La Renta

Located in Milford, DE

Perfect your look with this silver-tone fish brooch set with sparkling Swarovski crystals. For the

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches

Materials

Crystal

Bulgari Naturalia Fish Collection Pin
Bulgari Naturalia Fish Collection Pin

Bulgari Naturalia Fish Collection Pin

By Bulgari

Located in Napoli, NA

cut diamonds and a red ruby for an eye forming the body of a small fish, this fantastic piece is part

Category

Mid-20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold

18K Yellow Gold Diamond and Pink Sapphire Parrot Fish Red Enamel Brooches Pins
18K Yellow Gold Diamond and Pink Sapphire Parrot Fish Red Enamel Brooches Pins

18K Yellow Gold Diamond and Pink Sapphire Parrot Fish Red Enamel Brooches Pins

Located in New York, NY

Sapphire Parrot Fish Red Enamel Brooch Pin is a true reflection of elegance. With its vibrant red enamel

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Oscar de la Renta Pave Blue Cabochon Embellished Fish Brooch, Pin in Gold
Oscar de la Renta Pave Blue Cabochon Embellished Fish Brooch, Pin in Gold

Oscar de la Renta Pave Blue Cabochon Embellished Fish Brooch, Pin in Gold

By Oscar De La Renta

Located in Milford, DE

Oscar de la Renta's goldtone fish decorated with dark blue cabochon and crystals. Add a

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches

Materials

Crystal

Turn-of-the-Century Enamel Fish Pin
Turn-of-the-Century Enamel Fish Pin

Turn-of-the-Century Enamel Fish Pin

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

Adorable enamel fish pin, ideal for a tie bar or lapel pin, made of silver and 9k yellow gold

Category

Antique Early 1900s Brooches

Materials

Pearl, 9k Gold, Silver

Renoir Vintage Copper Coral Fish Pin - 1950's
Renoir Vintage Copper Coral Fish Pin - 1950's

Renoir Vintage Copper Coral Fish Pin - 1950's

By Renoir

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Renoir Vintage Copper Coral Fish Pin - 1950's. This adorable vintage pin is in excellent vintage

Category

Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Brooches

Vintage 14KT Yellow Gold Amethyst and Diamond Fish Pin
Vintage 14KT Yellow Gold Amethyst and Diamond Fish Pin

Vintage 14KT Yellow Gold Amethyst and Diamond Fish Pin

Located in New York, NY

This intricate 14kt yellow gold fish pin is adorned with a vibrant amethyst center stone and

Category

Vintage 1950s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Tropical Fish Pin
18 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Tropical Fish Pin

18 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Tropical Fish Pin

Located in Southampton, PA

pin is made of 18K yellow gold and is shaped like an angel fish. The fins are accented with red and

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1980s Yellow sapphire Diamond Fish 18K Animal Pin and pendant
1980s Yellow sapphire Diamond Fish 18K Animal Pin and pendant

1980s Yellow sapphire Diamond Fish 18K Animal Pin and pendant

Located in Miami, FL

This stunning vibrant Fish pin and pendant is crafted in solid 18k yellow gold. This pin is

Category

Vintage 1980s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Sapphire

Asch Grossbardt Lapis Lazuli Onyx Peridot Inlay 14 Karat Gold Fish Pendant Pin
Asch Grossbardt Lapis Lazuli Onyx Peridot Inlay 14 Karat Gold Fish Pendant Pin

Asch Grossbardt Lapis Lazuli Onyx Peridot Inlay 14 Karat Gold Fish Pendant Pin

By Asch Grossbardt

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Pendant brooch designed as stylized fish with high polished ridged gold fins Featuring lapis

Category

Vintage 1970s Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Onyx, Peridot, Gold, 14k Gold,...

Estate Diamond Yellow Sapphire Gold Fish 18K Gold Cluster Brooch Pin
Estate Diamond Yellow Sapphire Gold Fish 18K Gold Cluster Brooch Pin

Estate Diamond Yellow Sapphire Gold Fish 18K Gold Cluster Brooch Pin

Located in Miami, FL

A Gold FISH Pin Made of GOLD! witness the true beauty of this astounding literal Gold-Fish

Category

Vintage 1980s Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold

18 karat Fish Brooch - solid yellow gold animal - Elegant swimming fish pin
18 karat Fish Brooch - solid yellow gold animal - Elegant swimming fish pin

18 karat Fish Brooch - solid yellow gold animal - Elegant swimming fish pin

Located in Antwerp, BE

For sale is this very lovely swimming fish brooch. This 18 karat solid yellow gold animal is set

Category

Late 20th Century European Modern Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Kenneth Lane KJL Pearl Enamel Fish Statement Brooch Pin
Kenneth Lane KJL Pearl Enamel Fish Statement Brooch Pin

Kenneth Lane KJL Pearl Enamel Fish Statement Brooch Pin

By Kenneth Jay Lane

Located in Montreal, QC

Delightful Fish brooch adorned with Faux Pearls and Faux Diamonds finished with Turquoise Enamel

Category

Antique 1890s American Modernist Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Gold Plate

Rare SWOBODA Figural Jade and Turquoise Flying Fish Brooch Pin
Rare SWOBODA Figural Jade and Turquoise Flying Fish Brooch Pin

Rare SWOBODA Figural Jade and Turquoise Flying Fish Brooch Pin

By Swoboda

Located in Montreal, QC

Fabulous Figural Vintage SWOBODA Jade and Turquoise Flying Fish Brooch Pin; set with clusters of

Category

Vintage 1950s American Brooches

Materials

Garnet, Jade, Turquoise, Base Metal

Vintage Diamond Pearl 18 Karat Two-Toned Fish Brooch Pin
Vintage Diamond Pearl 18 Karat Two-Toned Fish Brooch Pin

Vintage Diamond Pearl 18 Karat Two-Toned Fish Brooch Pin

Located in Miami, FL

in a large Fish motif and crafted in bold 18K two toned yellow and white gold, this fish brooch

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl

Iconic Georg Jensen Silver Fish Brooch Pin Estate Fine Jewelry
Iconic Georg Jensen Silver Fish Brooch Pin Estate Fine Jewelry

Iconic Georg Jensen Silver Fish Brooch Pin Estate Fine Jewelry

By Georg Jensen

Located in Montreal, QC

Early design Georg Jensen Brooch depicting a Curled Fish flowing around the entirety; measuring

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Silver

Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger Gold Fish Clip Pin Brooch Diamond Gemstones, 1950s
Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger Gold Fish Clip Pin Brooch Diamond Gemstones, 1950s

Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger Gold Fish Clip Pin Brooch Diamond Gemstones, 1950s

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

mystical fish, the brooch is definitely a conversational piece. Whimsical, colorful and wearable, the clip

Category

Vintage 1950s American Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Peridot, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yello...

KJL Kenneth Jay Lane Faux Jade and Rhinestone Fish Dragon Brooch Pin
KJL Kenneth Jay Lane Faux Jade and Rhinestone Fish Dragon Brooch Pin

KJL Kenneth Jay Lane Faux Jade and Rhinestone Fish Dragon Brooch Pin

By Kenneth Jay Lane

Located in Montreal, QC

Divine vintage KJL Oriental Fish Dragon design Brooch; the body of the dragon is etched faux jade

Category

Vintage 1980s American Brooches

Italian Blue Enamel Yellow Gold Sun Fish Brooch Pin w Ruby Accent
Italian Blue Enamel Yellow Gold Sun Fish Brooch Pin w Ruby Accent

Italian Blue Enamel Yellow Gold Sun Fish Brooch Pin w Ruby Accent

Located in Mount Kisco, NY

Animated in vibrant hand painted blue enamel this tiny aquatic creature with it ruby eye is a cheerful accent to any lapel or collar. Italian made of eighteen karat 18K yellow gold ...

Category

1990s Italian Brooches

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

800 Silver Fish Amethyst Pin/Pendant
800 Silver Fish Amethyst Pin/Pendant

800 Silver Fish Amethyst Pin/Pendant

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Vintage 800 Silver Fish Amethyst Pin/Pendant- This lovely piece features a beautifully detailed

Category

20th Century Unknown Brooches

Materials

Silver

Chinese Pearl Fish Pin 18kt Vintage
Chinese Pearl Fish Pin 18kt Vintage

Chinese Pearl Fish Pin 18kt Vintage

Located in New York, NY

Rare Handmade Chinese Fish pin Very Well Made Dangling Cultured Pearls .05ct natural diamonds H

Category

2010s American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k White Gold 12.85ct Multi Color Gemstone Diamond Pave Octopus Fish Brooch Pin
18k White Gold 12.85ct Multi Color Gemstone Diamond Pave Octopus Fish Brooch Pin

18k White Gold 12.85ct Multi Color Gemstone Diamond Pave Octopus Fish Brooch Pin

Located in Montclair, NJ

Here we have a magnificent brooch that is crafted in solid 18k white gold featuring an incredible

Category

1990s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, White Gold, ...

14 Karat Gold Lavendar Jadeite Fish Pin
14 Karat Gold Lavendar Jadeite Fish Pin

14 Karat Gold Lavendar Jadeite Fish Pin

Located in Troy, MI

& fertility in Chinese art symbols, this beautifully carved fish brooch is sure to please.

Category

Vintage 1960s Chinese Brooches

Materials

Jade, 14k Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Angel Fish Pin
14 Karat Yellow Gold Angel Fish Pin

14 Karat Yellow Gold Angel Fish Pin

Located in Addison, TX

Please see this unique and fun 14k Yellow Gold Angel Fish Pin. I have shot images from various

Category

20th Century Unknown Modern Brooches

Materials

14k Gold

Midcentury Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger 18 Karat Gold Gemstone Fish Pin
Midcentury Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger 18 Karat Gold Gemstone Fish Pin

Midcentury Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger 18 Karat Gold Gemstone Fish Pin

By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.

Located in Houston, TX

Important Mid-Century Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger 18K yellow gold gemstone fish pin. Circa 1965

Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Aquamarine, Ruby, 18k Gold

Tiffany & Co. Lapis Onyx Mother of Pearl Fish Pin Brooch
Tiffany & Co. Lapis Onyx Mother of Pearl Fish Pin Brooch

Tiffany & Co. Lapis Onyx Mother of Pearl Fish Pin Brooch

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Miami, FL

Featuring a colorful figure of a fish by Tiffany & Co. Composed with 18k gold, lapis, onyx and

Category

Vintage 1980s American Brooches

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, 18k Gold

Seaman Schepps Gold Gemstone Diamond Fish Pendant Brooch Pin
Seaman Schepps Gold Gemstone Diamond Fish Pendant Brooch Pin

Seaman Schepps Gold Gemstone Diamond Fish Pendant Brooch Pin

By Seaman Schepps

Located in Lambertville, NJ

A 14k yellow gold fish brooch set with pink gemstone eyes and diamond teeth. The brooch measures

Category

20th Century American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Vintage Napier Fish Pin
Vintage Napier Fish Pin

Vintage Napier Fish Pin

By Napier

Located in New York, NY

I seem to be selling more fish in a jewelry store than ever before. This vintage signed Napier pin

Category

Mid-20th Century American Brooches

Great Figural Fish Pin

Great Figural Fish Pin

Located in New York, NY

Large Figural fish pin, 14K gold; fishing rod, with reel, set with 3 articulated fish with ruby

Category

Vintage 1940s American Brooches

Materials

Ruby, 14k Gold

18k Angel Fish Pin
18k Angel Fish Pin

18k Angel Fish Pin

Located in New York, NY

FIGURAL ANGEL FISH PIN 18K GOLD ENCRUSTED WITH DIAMONDS AND RUBIES 1 1/4 X 1 1/2 INCHES

Category

Vintage 1960s American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby

1991 Tiffany & Co. Emerald Diamond Gold Cat and Fish Brooch Pin
1991 Tiffany & Co. Emerald Diamond Gold Cat and Fish Brooch Pin

1991 Tiffany & Co. Emerald Diamond Gold Cat and Fish Brooch Pin

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Whimsical, crafted in 1991 18k yellow gold cat playing with fish brooch, designed by Tiffany & Co

Category

1990s German Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Yellow Gold Tropical Fish Pin
Yellow Gold Tropical Fish Pin

Yellow Gold Tropical Fish Pin

Located in Vail, CO

Tropical fish pin in textured and polished 18k yellow gold, with a single round-cut sapphire eye

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

TIFFANY & Co. Schlumberger Fish Pin
TIFFANY & Co. Schlumberger Fish Pin

TIFFANY & Co. Schlumberger Fish Pin

By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.

Located in Chestnut Hill, MA

18 kt yellow gold fish pin consisting of full gem sapphire and demantoid garnet,and diamond accents

Category

Vintage 1950s French Brooches

Materials

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

18 Karat Gold Pink Sapphire Diamond Ruby Pave Fish Pin Scarf Clip Piscis Brooch
18 Karat Gold Pink Sapphire Diamond Ruby Pave Fish Pin Scarf Clip Piscis Brooch

18 Karat Gold Pink Sapphire Diamond Ruby Pave Fish Pin Scarf Clip Piscis Brooch

By Intini Jewels

Located in Milano, IT

Grandiose and unique brooch modeled in the shape of a pink fish and embellished with pavé of

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Roman Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

TIFFANY & CO SCHLUMBERGER Ruby & Demantoid Fish Pin
TIFFANY & CO SCHLUMBERGER Ruby & Demantoid Fish Pin

TIFFANY & CO SCHLUMBERGER Ruby & Demantoid Fish Pin

By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.

Located in Chestnut Hill, MA

This Vintage 18 karat yellow gold fish pin is an excellent example of the elegance and charm of

Category

20th Century French Brooches

Materials

Garnet, Sapphire, Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Trabert Hoffer & Mauboussin 14k Gold Double Fish Pin
Trabert Hoffer & Mauboussin 14k Gold Double Fish Pin

Trabert Hoffer & Mauboussin 14k Gold Double Fish Pin

By Trabert & Hoeffer Mauboussin

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Dynamic stylized gold double fish design with pearls by Trabert Hoffer and Mauboussin.

Large Los Castillo Sterling Silver Modernist Fish Pin Aqua Glass
Large Los Castillo Sterling Silver Modernist Fish Pin Aqua Glass

Large Los Castillo Sterling Silver Modernist Fish Pin Aqua Glass

By Los Castillo

Located in New York, NY

Being offered is a fine circa 1955 sterling silver and aqua glass brooch by Los Castillo, of Mexico

Category

Vintage 1950s Mexican Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Asch Grossbardt Inlaid Gemstones Diamond Gold Fish Pin Brooch
Asch Grossbardt Inlaid Gemstones Diamond Gold Fish Pin Brooch

Asch Grossbardt Inlaid Gemstones Diamond Gold Fish Pin Brooch

By Asch Grossbardt

Located in Agoura Hills, CA

Gorgeous Asch Grossbardt 14 karat yellow gold fish form pin / brooch with diamond eye and inlaid

Category

Late 20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Onyx, 14k Gold

1970s Multicolor Enamel Gold Fish Brooch Pin
1970s Multicolor Enamel Gold Fish Brooch Pin

1970s Multicolor Enamel Gold Fish Brooch Pin

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Unusual 18k gold vintage brooch, crafted in circa 1970s, featuring multicolor enamel fish. Brooch

Category

Vintage 1970s Brooches

Materials

18k Gold

Tiffany 18K Figural Star Fish Pin
Tiffany 18K Figural Star Fish Pin

Tiffany 18K Figural Star Fish Pin

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

Tiffany 18K figural star fish pin. Satin finish with polished gold bead boarder. Great

Category

Vintage 1960s American Brooches

Materials

18k Gold

Antique Ruby Diamond Gold Platinum Dog and FIsh Stick Pin
Antique Ruby Diamond Gold Platinum Dog and FIsh Stick Pin

Antique Ruby Diamond Gold Platinum Dog and FIsh Stick Pin

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Antique 18k gold and platinum stick pin, depicting a dog with fish, decorated with rose cut

Category

Antique 19th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

David-Andersen Gilt Sterling Fish Pin with Brightly Colored Enamel
David-Andersen Gilt Sterling Fish Pin with Brightly Colored Enamel

David-Andersen Gilt Sterling Fish Pin with Brightly Colored Enamel

By David Andersen

Located in Chicago, IL

This enameled and gilt sterling fish brooch from David-Andersen has a 1950s modern style. The

Category

Vintage 1950s Norwegian Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Victorian Era Chinese Red and Blue Enamel Gold Articulated Fish Pin
Victorian Era Chinese Red and Blue Enamel Gold Articulated Fish Pin

Victorian Era Chinese Red and Blue Enamel Gold Articulated Fish Pin

Located in Frederick, MD

standards. ·Item: 18K Huge - Chinese Victorian Style Red Blue Enamel Articulated Fish Pendant/Pin Yellow

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Late Victorian Brooches

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Fish Pin Brooch For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate fish pin brooch for your needs in our varied inventory. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold, this item was constructed with great care. Our collection of these items for sale includes 50 vintage editions and 9 modern creations to choose from as well. If you’re looking for a fish pin brooch from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 19th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic fish pin brooch over the years, but those made by Tiffany & Co., Ella Gafter and Intini Jewels are often thought to be among the most beautiful. A fish pin brooch can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 21 Diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes cabochon and mixed cut alternatives. If you’re browsing our inventory for a fish pin brooch, 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 Fish Pin Brooch?

The price for a fish pin brooch starts at $155 and tops out at $39,200 with these brooches, on average, selling for $1,200.

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.

Questions About Fish Pin Brooch
  • 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.