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Giraffe Pin

18K Yellow Gold Diamond Accent and Blue Sapphire Giraffe Pin Brooch
18K Yellow Gold Diamond Accent and Blue Sapphire Giraffe Pin Brooch

18K Yellow Gold Diamond Accent and Blue Sapphire Giraffe Pin Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Elegance meets whimsical luxury with this exquisite 18 Karat Yellow Hold giraffe brooch, a

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mini Menagerie: Giraffe, Elephant & Horse Costume Pins, Enamel and Rhinestones
Mini Menagerie: Giraffe, Elephant & Horse Costume Pins, Enamel and Rhinestones

Mini Menagerie: Giraffe, Elephant & Horse Costume Pins, Enamel and Rhinestones

Located in Lomita, CA

Mini Menagerie: Giraffe, Elephant & Horse Costume Pins Charming mini menagerie of vintage

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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Gold Plate, Enamel

Yellow Gold Diamond Citrines Giraffe Brooch - 14k Round Brilliant 6.21ctw Pin
Yellow Gold Diamond Citrines Giraffe Brooch - 14k Round Brilliant 6.21ctw Pin

Yellow Gold Diamond Citrines Giraffe Brooch - 14k Round Brilliant 6.21ctw Pin

Located in Greensboro, NC

Carats: 6.21ctw Theme: Giraffe, Safari Measurements Tall: 2 21/32" (67.1mm) Wide: 9/16" (13.9mm

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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14 Karat Yellow Gold Single Cut Ruby Eyed Baby Giraffe Pin Pendant
14 Karat Yellow Gold Single Cut Ruby Eyed Baby Giraffe Pin Pendant

14 Karat Yellow Gold Single Cut Ruby Eyed Baby Giraffe Pin Pendant

Located in Overland Park, KS

4.4 grams 14k Yellow Gold Single Cut Ruby Eyed Baby Giraffe Pin Pendant 1 7/16". The ruby has a

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Late 20th Century American Contemporary More Jewelry

Materials

Ruby, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Heidi Daus Georgette Giraffe Crystal Accented Pin Brooch
Heidi Daus Georgette Giraffe Crystal Accented Pin Brooch

Heidi Daus Georgette Giraffe Crystal Accented Pin Brooch

By Heidi Daus

Located in Houston, TX

Let this sassy and stylish Georgette Giraffe Crystal Critter Pin by Heidi Daus saunter into your

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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Brooches

Beautiful Hanging Giraffe Sculpture
Beautiful Hanging Giraffe Sculpture

Arozarena De La FuenteBeautiful Hanging Giraffe Sculpture, 2019

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H 66.93 in W 35.44 in D 2.37 in

Beautiful Hanging Giraffe Sculpture

By Arozarena De La Fuente

Located in Mexico City, MX

specific function. Every pin resembles an organism vital for life to appear, or in this case, a Giraffe on

Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Cotton, Cord, Wood, Pins

Fine Handmade Pair of 18K Yellow Gold Giraffe Pins
Fine Handmade Pair of 18K Yellow Gold Giraffe Pins

Fine Handmade Pair of 18K Yellow Gold Giraffe Pins

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

18K Yellow Gold Giraffe Pins by Kutchinsky - Handmade, Set of Two (2) Pins, Large Giraffe: 4.1

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20th Century French Brooches

Materials

18k Gold

Tiffany & Co. Gold, Enamel, Emerald & Diamond Giraffe Pin
Tiffany & Co. Gold, Enamel, Emerald & Diamond Giraffe Pin

Tiffany & Co. Gold, Enamel, Emerald & Diamond Giraffe Pin

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A unique & realistic giraffe motif brooch by Tiffany & Co. from the 1960's. Composed of solid 18

Category

Vintage 1960s American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Cartier Yellow Gold Giraffe Pin Brooch with Emerald Eyes
Cartier Yellow Gold Giraffe Pin Brooch with Emerald Eyes

Cartier Yellow Gold Giraffe Pin Brooch with Emerald Eyes

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

The giraffe realistically modeled with bronze enamel spots and emerald eyes, circa 1980. This

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Vintage 1980s French Modern Brooches

Mikimoto Large Giraffe Yellow Gold Pin Brooch
Mikimoto Large Giraffe Yellow Gold Pin Brooch

Mikimoto Large Giraffe Yellow Gold Pin Brooch

By Mikimoto

Located in Southampton, PA

18k Yellow Gold Large Giraffe Pin Brooch by Mikimoto. Details: Measurements: 26mm x 76.5mm Weight

Category

Vintage 1980s Japanese Brooches

Materials

Yellow Gold

E. Wolfe & Co. 18 Karat Yellow Gold Round Diamond Giraffe Brooch
E. Wolfe & Co. 18 Karat Yellow Gold Round Diamond Giraffe Brooch

E. Wolfe & Co. 18 Karat Yellow Gold Round Diamond Giraffe Brooch

By E. Wolfe & Company

Located in Montgomery, AL

E. Wofle & Co. 18k Yellow Gold Round Diamond Giraffe Pin 20.2 Grams 2.75 Inches tall 1 inch wide 2

Category

Vintage 1980s British Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Vintage Giraffe Brooch 18 Karat Gold Pin Animal Jewelry Estate Fine Enamel
Vintage Giraffe Brooch 18 Karat Gold Pin Animal Jewelry Estate Fine Enamel

Vintage Giraffe Brooch 18 Karat Gold Pin Animal Jewelry Estate Fine Enamel

Located in Torrance, CA

Majestic vintage Giraffe brooch, crafted in 18 karat yellow gold. The giraffe features lifelike

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Kenneth Jay Lane Gold Bowtie Giraffe Pin Brooch, White and Black Enamel, KJL
Kenneth Jay Lane Gold Bowtie Giraffe Pin Brooch, White and Black Enamel, KJL

Kenneth Jay Lane Gold Bowtie Giraffe Pin Brooch, White and Black Enamel, KJL

By Kenneth Jay Lane

Located in Milford, DE

Whimsical giraffe pin Kenneth Jay Lane. This stylish black and white giraffe is wearing a crystal

Category

1990s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Crystal, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold

Delightful Giraffe Sterling Silver Figural Brooch Pin
Delightful Giraffe Sterling Silver Figural Brooch Pin

Delightful Giraffe Sterling Silver Figural Brooch Pin

Located in Montreal, QC

Outstanding high styled Giraffe with His Neck in a Knot Brooch Pin, crafted in Sterling Silver; set

Category

Vintage 1970s Modernist Brooches

Materials

Emerald, Onyx, Sterling Silver

Signed Hattie Carnegie Enamel CZ Giraffe Figural Brooch Pin
Signed Hattie Carnegie Enamel CZ Giraffe Figural Brooch Pin

Signed Hattie Carnegie Enamel CZ Giraffe Figural Brooch Pin

By Hattie Carnegie

Located in Montreal, QC

With her rhinestones flashing in the sun, this delightful giraffe is running for her life! Or so it

Category

Vintage 1950s American Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Designer Signed GFMW Malachite Giraffe Rhinoceros Sterling Silver Brooch Pin
Designer Signed GFMW Malachite Giraffe Rhinoceros Sterling Silver Brooch Pin

Designer Signed GFMW Malachite Giraffe Rhinoceros Sterling Silver Brooch Pin

Located in Montreal, QC

Designer Signed Great Falls Metal Works Malachite Sterling Silver Giraffe Rhinoceros Brooch

Category

Late 20th Century American Modernist Brooches

Materials

Malachite, Sterling Silver

1980s Giraffe 18 Karat Gold Diamond Black Enamel and Pin Brooch
1980s Giraffe 18 Karat Gold Diamond Black Enamel and Pin Brooch

1980s Giraffe 18 Karat Gold Diamond Black Enamel and Pin Brooch

Located in Miami, FL

accurate sculptured silhouette of a giraffe, crafted in solid 18 karat yellow gold, weighing 38.1 grams and

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Vintage Giraffe Brooch 18k Yellow Gold Pin Animal Jewelry Estate Fine Enamel
Vintage Giraffe Brooch 18k Yellow Gold Pin Animal Jewelry Estate Fine Enamel

Vintage Giraffe Brooch 18k Yellow Gold Pin Animal Jewelry Estate Fine Enamel

Located in Torrance, CA

Majestic vintage Giraffe brooch, crafted in 18 karat yellow gold. The giraffe features lifelike

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Giraffe Pin
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Giraffe Pin

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Giraffe Pin

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This guy is so cute! Very animated giraffe pin with textured spots, an emerald eye, and diamonds on

Category

French Brooches

Materials

Emerald

18 Karat Gold, Ruby and Diamond Giraffe Pin

18 Karat Gold, Ruby and Diamond Giraffe Pin

Located in Greenwich, CT

Vintage giraffe pin, featuring a textured and etched gold body with a ruby eye and a single diamond

Category

Late 20th Century More Jewelry

Materials

Yellow Gold

Charming Tiffany & Co. Giraffe Pin
Charming Tiffany & Co. Giraffe Pin

Charming Tiffany & Co. Giraffe Pin

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

The whimsical pin realistically designed as a standing giraffe, its textured yellow gold body set

Category

Vintage 1970s American Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold

Ben Rosenfeld Giraffe Brooch, 1970
Ben Rosenfeld Giraffe Brooch, 1970

Ben Rosenfeld Giraffe Brooch, 1970

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H 1.88 in W 0.75 in

Ben Rosenfeld Giraffe Brooch, 1970

By Ben Rosenfeld

Located in Agoura Hills, CA

18K yellow gold giraffe pin with ruby, diamond and turquoise accents, by Ben Rosenfeld, 1970

Category

Vintage 1970s British Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold

Tiffany & Co. Diamond Sapphire Tall Giraffe in Motion Pin
Tiffany & Co. Diamond Sapphire Tall Giraffe in Motion Pin

Tiffany & Co. Diamond Sapphire Tall Giraffe in Motion Pin

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Palm Beach, FL

This playful giraffe by Tiffany and Company has the cutest little diamond ossicones around, and his

Category

1990s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Tiffany & Co. Yellow Gold Diamond and Sapphire Giraffe Brooch Pin, 1991
Tiffany & Co. Yellow Gold Diamond and Sapphire Giraffe Brooch Pin, 1991

Tiffany & Co. Yellow Gold Diamond and Sapphire Giraffe Brooch Pin, 1991

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Miami, FL

Brilliance Jewels, Miami Questions? Call Us Anytime! 786,482,8100 DESIGNER: Tiffany & Co. METAL: 18k Yellow Gold STONES: Diamonds, Sapphires SAPPHIRE CARAT WEIGHT: 0.4 ct DIAMON...

Category

1990s German Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gold Giraffe Pin

Gold Giraffe Pin

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H 2.5 in W 1 in

Gold Giraffe Pin

Located in New York, NY

18K gold spotted giraffe pin,Elegant pose with ruby eyes and diamond next to front hoof

Category

Vintage 1970s American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby

Large Giraffe Pin
Large Giraffe Pin

Large Giraffe Pin

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H 5 in W 1.5 in

Large Giraffe Pin

Located in Stamford, CT

Spotted Giraffe Brooch

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Vintage 1970s American Brooches

Large 18K Gold Diamond Tiffany & Co. Galloping Giraffe Pin Brooch Fine Detail
Large 18K Gold Diamond Tiffany & Co. Galloping Giraffe Pin Brooch Fine Detail

Large 18K Gold Diamond Tiffany & Co. Galloping Giraffe Pin Brooch Fine Detail

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Lauderdale by the Sea, FL

Details & Condition: This playful giraffe by Tiffany and Company has the cutest little diamond

Category

Late 20th Century German Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

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By Roman Malakov

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18KT Yellow Gold Elephant Brooch with Ruby Eyes & White Enamel Tusks
18KT Yellow Gold Elephant Brooch with Ruby Eyes & White Enamel Tusks

18KT Yellow Gold Elephant Brooch with Ruby Eyes & White Enamel Tusks

By Gregg Ruth

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By Daizy Jewellery

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Located in San Francisco, CA

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Giraffe Pin For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate giraffe pin for your needs in our varied inventory. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold, this item was constructed with great care. Finding the perfect giraffe pin may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 20th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic giraffe pin over the years, but those made by Tiffany & Co. and Cartier are often thought to be among the most beautiful. While most can agree that any giraffe pin from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a Diamond version from the 5 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. Finding a giraffe pin for sale for women should be easy, but there are 5 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Giraffe Pin?

Prices for a giraffe pin can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $195 and can go as high as $24,700, while this accessory, on average, fetches $2,150.

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.