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Lizard Pin

Diamond Ruby Gold Lizard Pin Brooch
Diamond Ruby Gold Lizard Pin Brooch

Diamond Ruby Gold Lizard Pin Brooch

$3,250

W 0.7 in L 2.15 in

Diamond Ruby Gold Lizard Pin Brooch

Located in New York, NY

This beautiful 14k white gold pin features sparkling old mine cut diamonds weighing approximately

Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold

Multi-Gemstone Inlaid One-of-a-kind Lizard Pin by Benny & Valerie Aldrich
Multi-Gemstone Inlaid One-of-a-kind Lizard Pin by Benny & Valerie Aldrich

Multi-Gemstone Inlaid One-of-a-kind Lizard Pin by Benny & Valerie Aldrich

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A simply exquisite inlaid pin made of many different stones including Turquoise, Chrysocolla, Coral

Category

Late 20th Century American Artist Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Coral, Turquoise, Other, Chrysocolla, Multi-gemstone, Peridot,...

5.6 Carat Lizard Diamond and Multi-Gem Pin 18K Gold
5.6 Carat Lizard Diamond and Multi-Gem Pin 18K Gold

5.6 Carat Lizard Diamond and Multi-Gem Pin 18K Gold

Located in New York, NY

Introducing our exquisite Lizard Pin, a captivating and meticulously crafted piece that embodies

Category

Vintage 1960s Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold

14K Yellow Gold Hollow Lizard Vintage Pin Brooch
14K Yellow Gold Hollow Lizard Vintage Pin Brooch

14K Yellow Gold Hollow Lizard Vintage Pin Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Vintage 14K yellow gold hollow lizard pin, crafted with smooth polished detail and stamped 14K

Category

20th Century Modern Brooches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Diamond Lizard Brooch/Pin
Yellow Gold Diamond Lizard Brooch/Pin

Yellow Gold Diamond Lizard Brooch/Pin

$11,600

W 1.02 in L 2.39 in

Yellow Gold Diamond Lizard Brooch/Pin

Located in Palm Desert, CA

18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Lizard Brooch/Pin. This super sparkly little critter features 188

Category

Early 2000s American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Rose Cut Diamond Lizard Salamander Chameleon Brooch Pin Victorian
Antique Rose Cut Diamond Lizard Salamander Chameleon Brooch Pin Victorian

Antique Rose Cut Diamond Lizard Salamander Chameleon Brooch Pin Victorian

Located in New York, NY

This is a wonderful antique Victorian - Belle Epoque Lizard, Salamander, Chameleon Brooch Pin set

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Silver

Iris Apfel Estate Personal Emporio Armani Lizard Brooch Pin Black Gemstone
Iris Apfel Estate Personal Emporio Armani Lizard Brooch Pin Black Gemstone

Iris Apfel Estate Personal Emporio Armani Lizard Brooch Pin Black Gemstone

By EMPORIO ARMANI

Located in New York, NY

Iris Apfel. We have her absolutely fabulous Emporio Armani lizard on a black faux diamond brooch pin

Category

20th Century Unknown Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Sterling silver Lizard Brooch Pin Singed Chee Hand Made Navajo
Sterling silver Lizard Brooch Pin Singed Chee Hand Made Navajo

Sterling silver Lizard Brooch Pin Singed Chee Hand Made Navajo

Located in Wallkill, NY

Please read entire listing-----From Native American B. Chee comes this whimsical lizard Brooch

Category

Vintage 1980s American Native American Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Emerald Nugget Gold Lizard Gecko Brooch Pin Retro Mid-Century Modernist
Emerald Nugget Gold Lizard Gecko Brooch Pin Retro Mid-Century Modernist

Emerald Nugget Gold Lizard Gecko Brooch Pin Retro Mid-Century Modernist

Located in New York, NY

An adorable Lizard, Gecko Retro Mid-Century Modern Brooch Pin with Emerald eyes in 10 Karat Nugget

Category

20th Century Unknown Retro Brooches

Materials

Emerald, Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold

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Demantoid Diamond Gold Lizard Pin

Demantoid Diamond Gold Lizard Pin

Located in Chestnut Hill, MA

18 karat yellow gold vintage style lizard pin set with full cut diamonds running down the back

Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Garnet, 18k Gold

Edwardian Emerald Rose Cut Diamond Lizard Pin
Edwardian Emerald Rose Cut Diamond Lizard Pin

Edwardian Emerald Rose Cut Diamond Lizard Pin

Located in Atlanta, GA

This very beautiful Edwardian lizard pin is attributed to Maison Plisson & Hartz, a partnership

Category

French Brooches

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold

Demantoid Garnet & Diamond Antique Lizard Pin Pendant 18k
Demantoid Garnet & Diamond Antique Lizard Pin Pendant 18k

Demantoid Garnet & Diamond Antique Lizard Pin Pendant 18k

Located in Naples, FL

Very rare gem color Demantoid encrusted antique lizard and diamond chameleon pin/pendant circa 1860

Category

Antique 1880s English Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold

Rose Cut Diamond Handmade Lizard Brooch
Rose Cut Diamond Handmade Lizard Brooch

Rose Cut Diamond Handmade Lizard Brooch

Unavailable

H 4.1 in W 1.86 in

Rose Cut Diamond Handmade Lizard Brooch

Located in Solvang, CA

rose cut diamonds and two ruby eyes at .10 carat total weight. The lizard pin is handmade in sterling

Category

Early 20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sterling Silver

Gold & Sapphire Gecko lizard Brooch Vintage Assay Hallmarks, Dated 1977
Gold & Sapphire Gecko lizard Brooch Vintage Assay Hallmarks, Dated 1977

Gold & Sapphire Gecko lizard Brooch Vintage Assay Hallmarks, Dated 1977

Located in Preston, Lancashire

A superb Vintage gold Gecko lizard reptile brooch pin assay hallmarked Birmingham 1977 The piece

Category

Vintage 1970s British Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Victorian Lizard Pin
Victorian Lizard Pin

Victorian Lizard Pin

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H 2 in W 2.5 in D 0.25 in

Victorian Lizard Pin

Located in Pasadena, CA

Antique Victorian double lizard pin made of bronze with gold wash, turquoise and ruby eyes, circa

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century British Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Bronze

GARAVELLI Diamond 7.92cts Emerald 18K Gold Lizard Pin
GARAVELLI Diamond 7.92cts Emerald 18K Gold Lizard Pin

GARAVELLI Diamond 7.92cts Emerald 18K Gold Lizard Pin

By Garavelli

Located in Miami, FL

Presenting from the house of Garavelli a Lizard Motif Brooch Pin adorned with Natural Round

Category

1990s Italian Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Antique Victorian Emerald Lizard Brooch Pin
Antique Victorian Emerald Lizard Brooch Pin

Antique Victorian Emerald Lizard Brooch Pin

Located in Santa Barbara, CA

This authentic, antique Victorian era lizard brooch is a century old surprise. Shimmering diamonds

Category

Antique 1890s Late Victorian Brooches

Materials

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

GIUSEPPE ZANOTTI Exotic LIZARD shoe Satin dtl Art Deco Pin 7
GIUSEPPE ZANOTTI Exotic LIZARD shoe Satin dtl Art Deco Pin 7

GIUSEPPE ZANOTTI Exotic LIZARD shoe Satin dtl Art Deco Pin 7

By Giuseppe Zanotti

Located in Miami, FL

Gorgeous exotic lizard brown shoe with strappy detail over the top of the foot. Brown satin strap

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Shoes

Victorian 14 Karat Yellow Gold Garnet Ruby and Diamond Lizard Brooch Pin
Victorian 14 Karat Yellow Gold Garnet Ruby and Diamond Lizard Brooch Pin

Victorian 14 Karat Yellow Gold Garnet Ruby and Diamond Lizard Brooch Pin

Located in Birmingham, AL

Gorgeous Victorian Diamond & Tsavorite Garnet Lizard Brooch! It is made in 14K Yellow Gold and

Category

20th Century Unknown Artisan Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Tsavorite, 14k Gold

Sapphire Diamond Gold Lizard Pin Brooch
Sapphire Diamond Gold Lizard Pin Brooch

Sapphire Diamond Gold Lizard Pin Brooch

Located in Montreal, QC

Fabulous blue Sapphire and Diamond Lizard pin Brooch; micro set with diamond-cut sapphires, center

Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Carolyn Pollack Sterling Silver & Inlaid Gemstone Lizard Pin  #17124
Carolyn Pollack Sterling Silver & Inlaid Gemstone Lizard Pin  #17124

Carolyn Pollack Sterling Silver & Inlaid Gemstone Lizard Pin #17124

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Carolyn Pollack Sterling Silver Lizard Pin With Multicolored Inlaid Gemstones- This vintage pin by

Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Tsavorite Garnet Cabochon Ruby Diamond White Gold Lizard Pin
Tsavorite Garnet Cabochon Ruby Diamond White Gold Lizard Pin

Tsavorite Garnet Cabochon Ruby Diamond White Gold Lizard Pin

Located in Stamford, CT

Wonderful friendly lizard 14k white gold pin with moveable legs set with diamond feet, Ruby eyes

Category

Late 20th Century Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Tsavorite, 14k Gold, White Gold

Victorian Rose Cut Diamond Ruby gold Lizard Pin
Victorian Rose Cut Diamond Ruby gold Lizard Pin

Victorian Rose Cut Diamond Ruby gold Lizard Pin

Located in Narberth, PA

A spectacular diamond lizard pin from the Victorian (ca1880) era! This magnificent 18kt yellow gold

Category

Antique 1880s Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Emerald Diamond Ruby Gold Lizard Brooch Pin
Emerald Diamond Ruby Gold Lizard Brooch Pin

Emerald Diamond Ruby Gold Lizard Brooch Pin

Located in Miami, FL

This colorful estate brooch pin is crafted in solid 18K yellow gold. This lovely reptile lizard pin

Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Orange Sapphire Diamond Gecko Lizard Gold Brooch Pin
Orange Sapphire Diamond Gecko Lizard Gold Brooch Pin

Orange Sapphire Diamond Gecko Lizard Gold Brooch Pin

Located in Montreal, QC

Fabulous Orange Sapphire and Diamond Gecko Lizard Brooch Pin; micro set with 125 orange sapphires

Category

1990s Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

KJL Kenneth Jay Lane Jeweled Enamel Salamander Lizard Brooch Pin Estate Find
KJL Kenneth Jay Lane Jeweled Enamel Salamander Lizard Brooch Pin Estate Find

KJL Kenneth Jay Lane Jeweled Enamel Salamander Lizard Brooch Pin Estate Find

By Kenneth Jay Lane

Located in Montreal, QC

Striking signed Kenneth Lane (KJL) Salamander Statement Brooch featuring a scampering Salamander; rich green enamel body set with a row of pave set sparkling Faux Diamonds and large ...

Category

Vintage 1980s American Modernist Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate, Enamel

Antique Lizard Pin
Antique Lizard Pin

Antique Lizard Pin

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H 2 in W 0.875 in

Antique Lizard Pin

Located in New York, NY

A finely detailed diamond and emerald antique lizard pin with cabochon ruby eyes. A stripe of

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold Plate

Demantoid Garnet Lizard Pin
Demantoid Garnet Lizard Pin

Demantoid Garnet Lizard Pin

Located in Los Angeles, CA

You are going to love this guy! Look at the color of those demantoid garnets! Then up his spine are old european cut diamonds and top it off with ruby eyes.

Category

Unknown Brooches

Materials

Diamond

Fine Ruby Diamond Gold Lizard Stick Pin
Fine Ruby Diamond Gold Lizard Stick Pin

Fine Ruby Diamond Gold Lizard Stick Pin

Located in Lambertville, NJ

An 18k yellow gold lizard stick pin set with ruby eyes and a 0.06ct G/VS diamond. The pin measures

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

14K Gold & Diamond Lizard Brooch
14K Gold & Diamond Lizard Brooch

14K Gold & Diamond Lizard Brooch

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H 2.5 in W 1.25 in

14K Gold & Diamond Lizard Brooch

By Henry Dankner & Sons

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Nicely cast 14K yellow gold figural lizard or salamander pin with realistic detailing and prong set

Category

American Brooches

Fendi Zucca Bag With Jeweled Bird NWT
Fendi Zucca Bag With Jeweled Bird NWT

Fendi Zucca Bag With Jeweled Bird NWT

By Fendi

Located in New York, NY

New With tags Fendi Zucca Bag featuring rose gold buckle and crystal encrusted Bird pin on the

Category

Early 2000s Italian Structured Shoulder Bags

Edwardian Novelty Antique Silver Lizard Pin Cushion
Edwardian Novelty Antique Silver Lizard Pin Cushion

Edwardian Novelty Antique Silver Lizard Pin Cushion

By Crisford & Norris 1

Located in Sittingbourne, Kent

Rare Edwardian novelty silver pin cushion made in the form of a lizard, with faceted ruby red glass

Category

Early 20th Century English More Furniture and Collectibles

1950's Jaeger-LeCoultre Vintage Calender Disc Stainless Steel 579843 Wristwatch
1950's Jaeger-LeCoultre Vintage Calender Disc Stainless Steel 579843 Wristwatch

1950's Jaeger-LeCoultre Vintage Calender Disc Stainless Steel 579843 Wristwatch

By Jaeger-LeCoultre

Located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire

watch comes with a domed plexi crystal and on a brown lizard skin adjustable strap and pin buckle. All

Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

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Located in London, GB

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Butterfly Diamond Sapphire Emerald Ruby Yellow Gold 18k Brooch

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Located in Geneva, CH

Butterfly diamond, sapphire, emerald and ruby yellow gold 18K brooch. Height: approximate 4.00 centimeters. Width: 4.50 centimeters. Total weight: 12.15 grams.

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Ostertag Art Deco Emerald and Diamond Brooch

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By Ostertag

Located in Riverdale, NY

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Located in London, GB

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$119,800

W 5.91 in D 3.63 in L 6.7 in

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Located in Macau, MO

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Located in London, GB

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Victorian Old Cut Diamond Tiara

$94,791

H 2.17 in L 5.12 in

Victorian Old Cut Diamond Tiara

Located in London, GB

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Located in Firenze, FI

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Located in Los Angeles, CA

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Lizard Pin For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact lizard pin you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and 14k Gold. Our collection of these items for sale includes 15 vintage editions and 1 modern creations to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for a lizard pin may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 19th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. Creating a lizard pin has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Kenneth Jay Lane, Dominique Aurientis and Giuseppe Zanotti are consistently popular. A lizard pin of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring Diamond, from our inventory of 12, is particularly popular. See these pages for an antique cushion cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also old european cut cut and rose cut cut versions available here, too. Most of our lizard pin for sale are for women, but there are 7 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Lizard Pin?

Prices for a lizard pin can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $195 and can go as high as $21,500, while this accessory, on average, fetches $1,595.

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.