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Art Deco Enamel Marcasite Initial Brooch
Art Deco Enamel Marcasite Initial Brooch

Art Deco Enamel Marcasite Initial Brooch

Located in Miami Beach, FL

Art Deco initial pin featuring brown enamel circle with "CE" or "EC" of the E could also be an "F" monogram, accented with marcasite.

Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Marcasite, Base Metal, Enamel

Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Initial “A” Stick Pin
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Initial “A” Stick Pin

Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Initial “A” Stick Pin

Located in Miami, FL

Clean lines and classic form make this an ideal piece for personal styling, gifting, or collectors of initial and monogram jewelry. Lightweight yet luxurious, it’s perfect for lapel...

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Vintage 1970s Brooches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Initial AF Diamonds Tie Track Pin 14kt Gold posh 12556
Initial AF Diamonds Tie Track Pin 14kt Gold posh 12556

Initial AF Diamonds Tie Track Pin 14kt Gold posh 12556

By Unbranded

Located in New York, NY

0.30ct natural round brilliamt diamonds pin g-color vs-2 clarity 14kt white gold 1.6 grams 15 x 12mm

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage James Avery Custom 12K GF Pin Shaped Like Flag w/ Star & RW Initials
Vintage James Avery Custom 12K GF Pin Shaped Like Flag w/ Star & RW Initials

Vintage James Avery Custom 12K GF Pin Shaped Like Flag w/ Star & RW Initials

Located in Addison, TX

Brand: James Avery Type: Pin Metal Purity: 12k/20k Gold Filled Color: Gold Weight: 5.7g Main Stone: No Stone James Avery Custom 12K Gold Filled Pin Shaped Like Flag w/ Star & RW Init...

Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Gold

"Are You a Preppette?" Constance Brooke Pellington Color Poster (NOS)
"Are You a Preppette?" Constance Brooke Pellington Color Poster (NOS)

"Are You a Preppette?" Constance Brooke Pellington Color Poster (NOS)

Located in Bristol, CT

Head-to-toe preppette dress, according to the Shadyac poster, includes: promiscuous pink cardigan, initial ring, gold initial pin (Adam's apple adornment), shell earrings, green hoop...

Category

1980s Prints and Multiples

Materials

Paper

Diamond 18 Karat Gold American Bald Eagle Pin with Ruby Eyes
Diamond 18 Karat Gold American Bald Eagle Pin with Ruby Eyes

Diamond 18 Karat Gold American Bald Eagle Pin with Ruby Eyes

Located in Monroe Township, NJ

Marked 18kt with faded initials . This pin reminds me of Herbert Rosenthal work .

Category

Late 20th Century American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold

William Spratling Conch Shell Earrings Pin Brooch Set 980 Silver Vintage Taxco
William Spratling Conch Shell Earrings Pin Brooch Set 980 Silver Vintage Taxco

William Spratling Conch Shell Earrings Pin Brooch Set 980 Silver Vintage Taxco

By William Spratling

Located in North Attleboro, MA

Circa 1940-1944; First Design Period. Each earring and pin stamped Spratling Made in Mexico with WS initials.

Category

Vintage 1940s Mexican Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Silver

Antique James I Sterling Silver Seal Top Spoons (1607)
Antique James I Sterling Silver Seal Top Spoons (1607)

Antique James I Sterling Silver Seal Top Spoons (1607)

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

The faceted stems each terminate with a knopped circular seal matrix/die bearing the pin struck initials 'VHM'. This pair of silver seal top spoons represents an early form of funct...

Category

Antique Early 1600s English Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Britannia Silver Porringer by John Cory, London, 1697
Antique Britannia Silver Porringer by John Cory, London, 1697

Antique Britannia Silver Porringer by John Cory, London, 1697

By John Cory

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

The decoration to the anterior surface displays the contemporary pin struck initials 'R.T A.D' and the date '1697'.

Category

Antique 1690s British Serving Bowls

Materials

Silver, Britannia Standard Silver

1960s William Spratling Sterling Silver Brooch and Earring Set
1960s William Spratling Sterling Silver Brooch and Earring Set

1960s William Spratling Sterling Silver Brooch and Earring Set

By William Spratling

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Circa 1931-1946, First Design Period. Each earring and pin stamped Spratling Made in Mexico with WS initials.

Category

Mid-20th Century Mexican Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Silver

Miniature Portrait of the Prince of Wales, Later Edward VII
Miniature Portrait of the Prince of Wales, Later Edward VII

Miniature Portrait of the Prince of Wales, Later Edward VII

By Robert Henderson

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

ROBERT HENDERSON (UK, 1826–1904) Miniature oil on ivory in 14K gold case of King Edward VII (1841–1910) in uniform as Captain of HMY “Britannia”, a gaff-rigged cutter yacht built in...

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Antique Late 19th Century English Nautical Objects

Materials

Ivory, Satin, Glass, Paint

Antique Georgian Britannia Standard Silver Lady's Mug (1723)
Antique Georgian Britannia Standard Silver Lady's Mug (1723)

Antique Georgian Britannia Standard Silver Lady's Mug (1723)

By John East

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

The underside of the mug is ornamented with the contemporary pin struck initials 'RC'. This antique mug has a fine colour and patination**.

Category

Antique 1720s English George I Barware

Materials

Silver

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A Charles II Sterling Silver Trefid Spoon by John King London in 1683
A Charles II Sterling Silver Trefid Spoon by John King London in 1683

A Charles II Sterling Silver Trefid Spoon by John King London in 1683

By John King

Located in London, GB

It has an oval bowl with a thick gauge silver handle with pin engraved initials G & L to the reverse of the terminal.

Category

Antique 1680s European Charles II Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Vintage Art Deco Jabot Pin Platinum Diamond Emerald Initials EC Brooch Jewelry
Vintage Art Deco Jabot Pin Platinum Diamond Emerald Initials EC Brooch Jewelry

Vintage Art Deco Jabot Pin Platinum Diamond Emerald Initials EC Brooch Jewelry

Located in Torrance, CA

The personalized jabot pin features the initials "EC". Jabot pins are designed in such a way that allows both ends of the brooch to be seen when worn.

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti 18 Karat Yellow Gold Initial "E" Brooch/Pin
Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti 18 Karat Yellow Gold Initial "E" Brooch/Pin

Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti 18 Karat Yellow Gold Initial "E" Brooch/Pin

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Elsa Peretti 18 Karat Yellow Gold Initial "E" Brooch/Pin- This elegant "E" brooch is crafted in beautifully detailed 18K yellow gold by Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.

Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Antique Edwardian Era Diamond Brooch Pin
Antique Edwardian Era Diamond Brooch Pin

Antique Edwardian Era Diamond Brooch Pin

Located in Chicago, IL

Estimated total diamond weight 1.30 ct. Marked on pin with maker’s initials. Length 70 mm (2 3/4 in.)

Category

Early 20th Century Russian Edwardian Brooches

Antique Russian Amethyst Gold Love Knot Brooch Pin
Antique Russian Amethyst Gold Love Knot Brooch Pin

Antique Russian Amethyst Gold Love Knot Brooch Pin

Located in Chicago, IL

The pin is marked with assay mark and maker’s initials.

Category

Early 20th Century Russian Brooches

Materials

Amethyst

HERMES PARFUMS Vintage Gold Tone H Lapel Pin Brooch
HERMES PARFUMS Vintage Gold Tone H Lapel Pin Brooch

HERMES PARFUMS Vintage Gold Tone H Lapel Pin Brooch

By Hermès

Located in Nice, FR

HERMES PARFUMS vintage matte gold tone initial H lapel pin brooch. Unmarked (usual for this model).

Category

20th Century French Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Hermes Parfums Vintage Gold Toned H Lapel Pin Brooch
Hermes Parfums Vintage Gold Toned H Lapel Pin Brooch

Hermes Parfums Vintage Gold Toned H Lapel Pin Brooch

By Hermès

Located in Nice, FR

HERMES PARFUMS vintage matte gold toned initial H lapel pin brooch. Unmarked (usual for this model).

Category

20th Century French Brooches

Rock Crystal Chrysoprase Brooch Enamel Pin Pendant 14k Gold Estate Jewelry
Rock Crystal Chrysoprase Brooch Enamel Pin Pendant 14k Gold Estate Jewelry

Rock Crystal Chrysoprase Brooch Enamel Pin Pendant 14k Gold Estate Jewelry

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

The piece is signed with AS initials. This impressive enamel pin is equipped with a big bail which can fit a suitably thick chain to be worn as a pendant.

Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Brooches

Materials

Chrysophrase, Moonstone, Rock Crystal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau Russian Demantoid Gold Brooch
Art Nouveau Russian Demantoid Gold Brooch

Art Nouveau Russian Demantoid Gold Brooch

Located in Chicago, IL

The brooch is marked on the frame with 56 zolotnik gold standard (14K) with initials ' И А ' for Kazan head assay master Ivan Ado (1899-1908) and maker's initial ' И '; as well as, ...

Category

Early 20th Century Russian Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Garnet, 14k Gold

Antique Russian Sapphire Diamond Gold Snake Brooch
Antique Russian Sapphire Diamond Gold Snake Brooch

Antique Russian Sapphire Diamond Gold Snake Brooch

Located in Chicago, IL

The brooch is marked on the frame and pin with 56 zolotnik gold standard and maker's initials 'XB'.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Russian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire

Antique Russian Emerald Diamond Gold Brooch
Antique Russian Emerald Diamond Gold Brooch

Antique Russian Emerald Diamond Gold Brooch

Located in Chicago, IL

The brooch is marked on pin with maker’s initials ‘CM’ and 1899-1908 Russian gold assay mark.

Category

Early 20th Century Russian Belle Époque Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald

Karl Lagerfeld Sleek Large Silver Metal Brooch in Lagerfeld Box c 1980s
Karl Lagerfeld Sleek Large Silver Metal Brooch in Lagerfeld Box c 1980s

Karl Lagerfeld Sleek Large Silver Metal Brooch in Lagerfeld Box c 1980s

By Karl Lagerfeld

Located in University City, MO

The backside is stamped discreetly with K. L initials Makes a stylish accessory pinned on a jacket or coat lapel Measurements: The length across the center furthest section meas...

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Vintage 1980s Unknown Modern Brooches

"Satyr and Lyre, " Rare Art Deco Dish by Rookwood, 1927
"Satyr and Lyre, " Rare Art Deco Dish by Rookwood, 1927

"Satyr and Lyre, " Rare Art Deco Dish by Rookwood, 1927

By Rookwood Pottery Co.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Created as a commemorative piece to mark the convention or anniversary of an organization with the initials "NFW" in 1927, this pin tray or dish was produced by the famous Rookwood P...

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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Sapphire Diamond Convertible Brooch  Pendant 1910s
Antique Sapphire Diamond Convertible Brooch  Pendant 1910s

Antique Sapphire Diamond Convertible Brooch Pendant 1910s

Located in Chicago, IL

The bezel measures 38 x 24 mm (1 4/8 x 15/16 in.) Marked on pin with maker’s initials and ‘A’ for Vienna.

Category

Vintage 1910s Austrian Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow ...

Art Deco silver paste and carved glass sautoir necklace, KP, Germany, 1920s
Art Deco silver paste and carved glass sautoir necklace, KP, Germany, 1920s

Art Deco silver paste and carved glass sautoir necklace, KP, Germany, 1920s

By Knoll and Pregizer

Located in Greyabbey, County Down

It is marked 935 and KP, the makers' initials/trademark. A pin on the reverse of the pendant is added to help secure the necklace, to stop it falling forward, or swinging.

Category

Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Silver

Commissioned Artwork for Candace, Initial Deposit

Commissioned Artwork for Candace, Initial Deposit

By Hyland Mather (X-O)

Located in Philadelphia, PA

The artist will create a commission inspired by the colors of the previous piece "Grey Banks, Boats Out" (image used as a placeholder) an original artwork by Hyland Mather made of ac...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Thread, Spray Paint, Acrylic, Pins

James Avery Sterling Silver Vase Pin with Monogram
James Avery Sterling Silver Vase Pin with Monogram

James Avery Sterling Silver Vase Pin with Monogram

Located in Washington Depot, CT

James Avery sterling silver vase pin with engraved initial. Engraving appears to be "L" Beautiful vase/urn design in sterling silver.

Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Hermes Vintage Gold Toned H Lapel Pin Brooch
Hermes Vintage Gold Toned H Lapel Pin Brooch

Hermes Vintage Gold Toned H Lapel Pin Brooch

By Hermès

Located in Nice, FR

HERMES vintage matte gold toned initial H lapel pin brooch. Unmarked. Indicative measurements : height approx. 5.4 cm (2.13 inches) / diameter approx. 2.9 cm (1.14 inches).

Category

20th Century French Brooches

Hermes Vintage Gold Toned H Lapel Pin Brooch
Hermes Vintage Gold Toned H Lapel Pin Brooch

Hermes Vintage Gold Toned H Lapel Pin Brooch

By Hermès

Located in Nice, FR

HERMES vintage matte gold toned initial H lapel pin brooch. Unmarked. Indicative measurements : height approx. 5.4 cm (2.13 inches) / diameter approx. 2.9 cm (1.14 inches).

Category

20th Century French Brooches

Hermes Vintage Gold Toned H Lapel Pin Brooch
Hermes Vintage Gold Toned H Lapel Pin Brooch

Hermes Vintage Gold Toned H Lapel Pin Brooch

By Hermès

Located in Nice, FR

HERMES vintage matte gold toned initial H lapel pin brooch. Unmarked. Indicative measurements : height approx. 5.4 cm (2.13 inches) / diameter approx. 2.9 cm (1.14 inches).

Category

20th Century French Brooches

Hermes Vintage Gold Toned H Lapel Pin Brooch
Hermes Vintage Gold Toned H Lapel Pin Brooch

Hermes Vintage Gold Toned H Lapel Pin Brooch

By Hermès

Located in Nice, FR

HERMES vintage matte gold toned initial H lapel pin brooch. Unmarked. Indicative measurements : height approx. 5.4 cm (2.13 inches) / diameter approx. 2.9 cm (1.14 inches).

Category

20th Century French Brooches

Hermes Vintage Gold Toned H Lapel Pin Brooch
Hermes Vintage Gold Toned H Lapel Pin Brooch

Hermes Vintage Gold Toned H Lapel Pin Brooch

By Hermès

Located in Nice, FR

HERMES vintage matte gold toned initial H lapel pin brooch. Unmarked. Indicative measurements : height approx. 5.4 cm (2.13 inches) / diameter approx. 2.9 cm (1.14 inches).

Category

20th Century Brooches

Hermes Vintage Gold Toned H Lapel Pin Brooch
Hermes Vintage Gold Toned H Lapel Pin Brooch

Hermes Vintage Gold Toned H Lapel Pin Brooch

By Hermès

Located in Nice, FR

HERMES vintage matte gold toned initial H lapel pin brooch. Unmarked. Indicative measurements : height approx. 5.4 cm (2.13 inches) / diameter approx. 2.9 cm (1.14 inches).

Category

20th Century Brooches

Hermes Parfums Vintage Gold Toned H Lapel Pin Brooch
Hermes Parfums Vintage Gold Toned H Lapel Pin Brooch

Hermes Parfums Vintage Gold Toned H Lapel Pin Brooch

By Hermès

Located in Nice, FR

HERMES PARFUMS vintage matte gold toned initial H lapel pin brooch. Unmarked (usual for this model).

Category

20th Century French Brooches

HERMES PARFUMS Vintage Gold Tone H Lapel Pin Brooch
HERMES PARFUMS Vintage Gold Tone H Lapel Pin Brooch

HERMES PARFUMS Vintage Gold Tone H Lapel Pin Brooch

By Hermès

Located in Nice, FR

HERMES PARFUMS vintage matte gold tone initial H lapel pin brooch. Unmarked (usual for this model).

Category

20th Century French Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

HERMES PARFUMS Vintage Gold Tone H Lapel Pin Brooch
HERMES PARFUMS Vintage Gold Tone H Lapel Pin Brooch

HERMES PARFUMS Vintage Gold Tone H Lapel Pin Brooch

By Hermès

Located in Nice, FR

HERMES PARFUMS vintage matte gold tone initial H lapel pin brooch. Unmarked (usual for this model).

Category

20th Century French Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

HERMES PARFUMS Vintage Gold Tone H Lapel Pin Brooch
HERMES PARFUMS Vintage Gold Tone H Lapel Pin Brooch

HERMES PARFUMS Vintage Gold Tone H Lapel Pin Brooch

By Hermès

Located in Nice, FR

HERMES PARFUMS vintage matte gold tone initial H lapel pin brooch. Unmarked (usual for this model).

Category

20th Century French Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

19th Century Sculptors Stand
19th Century Sculptors Stand

19th Century Sculptors Stand

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H 24.02 in W 25.99 in D 24.81 in

19th Century Sculptors Stand

Located in Vosselaar, BE

The top revolves and can be fixed with an iron pin. Signed with initials C.J.

Category

Antique 1890s French Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Beech

Antique Vienna Art Deco Brooch 900 Silver Corallium Rubrum
Antique Vienna Art Deco Brooch 900 Silver Corallium Rubrum

Antique Vienna Art Deco Brooch 900 Silver Corallium Rubrum

Located in Munich, Bavaria

The top outside edge is also impressed with makers initials. The pin is secured by a safety.

Category

Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Silver

ERTE design Diamond  Initial  G  Pin
ERTE design Diamond  Initial  G  Pin

ERTE design Diamond Initial G Pin

By Erté

Located in Teaneck, NJ

This is a gorgeous ornate initial pin by ERTE . . . CFA... The subject is the letter G. . .The image is a mermaid with diamond accents in her hair.

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American Brooches

ERTE design  Diamond  Initial   R  Pin
ERTE design  Diamond  Initial   R  Pin

ERTE design Diamond Initial R Pin

By Erté

Located in Teaneck, NJ

This is a gorgeous initial pin by ERTE CFA . . The subject is the letter R . .The image is a woman with flowing costume that features diamond accents

Category

American Brooches

Platinum and Diamond SLK Initial Antique Tintype Photo Album Brooch Pin
Platinum and Diamond SLK Initial Antique Tintype Photo Album Brooch Pin

Platinum and Diamond SLK Initial Antique Tintype Photo Album Brooch Pin

Located in Pikesville, MD

A truly unique one of a kind platinum antique family photo album brooch pin featuring diamond encrusted initials SLK on front and multiple hinged page inserts including six images of...

Category

Vintage 1910s Unknown Aesthetic Movement Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

1950's multi-media painting signed Barkley
1950's multi-media painting signed Barkley

1950's multi-media painting signed Barkley

Located in Sleepy Hollow, NY

The bottom line is that there are 3 potential American artists named Barkley , without a first name or initial we can't pin it down. All 3 are moderately listed anyway and really it ...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Paintings

Materials

Paper, Canvas

Antique Red and White Enamel Gold Crown MC Initials Pin
Antique Red and White Enamel Gold Crown MC Initials Pin

Antique Red and White Enamel Gold Crown MC Initials Pin

Located in Agoura Hills, CA

Crafted in 18K yellow gold, featuring the initials M with white enamel and C with Guilloche red enamel and the royal crown on top. Measurements: W 20.8 mm x H 25.4 mm Weight: 4.8...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Brooches

Materials

18k Gold

Victorian Initial E Diamond Scroll Pin

Victorian Initial E Diamond Scroll Pin

Located in New York, NY

Victorian Initial E pin, the initial rests upon an elegant scroll of diamonds. 14kt gold set with diamonds, circa 1890.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Gorgeous Victorian Diamond and Yellow Gold Initial E Pin
Gorgeous Victorian Diamond and Yellow Gold Initial E Pin

Gorgeous Victorian Diamond and Yellow Gold Initial E Pin

Located in Agoura Hills, CA

Gorgeous Victorian Diamond and Yellow Gold Initial E Pin crafted in 14K yellow gold, set with twenty-six old mine cut diamonds, approx. total weight of 1.00 ct.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

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Initial Pins For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, there are many options to choose from in our inventory of initial pins. Frequently made of gold, 18k gold and yellow gold, these items were constructed with great care. Our selection of items includes 67 vintage examples as well as 7 contemporary versions. 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. Pieces in our collection of initial pins made by Victorian jewelers — as well as those associated with Art Nouveau — are very popular. Versions of these items have been a part of the life’s work for many jewelers, but those produced by Karl Lagerfeld, Elisa Pozza by PETRONILLA and Jean Paul Gaultier are consistently popular. While most can agree that any pick from our collection easily elevates most outfits, but the choice of diamond versions from the 13 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. Today, if you’re looking for round cut initial pins and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes rose cut and bead alternatives. There aren’t many items for men in our collection of initial pins, as most of the options available are for women.

How Much are Initial Pins?

Prices for initial pins start at $158 and top out at $375,000 with these brooches, on average, selling for $1,990.