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Lobster Pin

Art Deco Diamond & Blue Sapphire Convertible Platinum Pendant Necklace / Brooch
Art Deco Diamond & Blue Sapphire Convertible Platinum Pendant Necklace / Brooch

Art Deco Diamond & Blue Sapphire Convertible Platinum Pendant Necklace / Brooch

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Metal: Platinum Gemstones: Diamonds and Sapphires Diamond Cut: Early modern brilliant cut, round brilliant cut, and single cut Diamond Color: G–H Diamond Clarity: VS1 to SI1 Diamond ...

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20th Century Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

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Huge Movable Diamond Lobster White Gold Pin
Huge Movable Diamond Lobster White Gold Pin

Huge Movable Diamond Lobster White Gold Pin

Located in Palm Beach, FL

There are approximately 2.35 ct diamonds. This lobster pin measures 3 1/4 inch high by 1 3/4 inch across This lobster weighs 20.8 grams

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Early 2000s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Diamond Gold Three Dimensional Pin Brooch
Diamond Gold Three Dimensional Pin Brooch

Diamond Gold Three Dimensional Pin Brooch

Located in Stamford, CT

3 dimensional lobster pin with diamond accent. Stamp looks like a stylized LG.

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Vintage 1960s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Garnet, Diamond, Ruby, Gold And Silver Lobster Tie Pin, Circa 1900
Antique Garnet, Diamond, Ruby, Gold And Silver Lobster Tie Pin, Circa 1900

Antique Garnet, Diamond, Ruby, Gold And Silver Lobster Tie Pin, Circa 1900

Located in London, GB

A Victorian lobster tie pin, hat pin or stick pin, with the body of the lobster carved from a single piece of garnet, with rose-cut diamonds set in the claws head and tail fins, with...

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Antique Early 1900s English Late Victorian Brooches

Materials

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Tiffany & Co. 18K Gold and 925 Silver Lobster Shrimp Pin / Brooch with Emerald
Tiffany & Co. 18K Gold and 925 Silver Lobster Shrimp Pin / Brooch with Emerald

Tiffany & Co. 18K Gold and 925 Silver Lobster Shrimp Pin / Brooch with Emerald

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Long Island City, NY

Tiffany & Co. 18K Gold And 925 Silver Lobster Shrimp Pin / Brooch With Emerald, Signed Tiffany & Co. and 925 Approx: 20.7 dwts.

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20th Century American Brooches

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Tiffany & Co. 18K Gold and 925 Silver Lobster Shrimp Pin / Brooch with Emerald
Tiffany & Co. 18K Gold and 925 Silver Lobster Shrimp Pin / Brooch with Emerald

Tiffany & Co. 18K Gold and 925 Silver Lobster Shrimp Pin / Brooch with Emerald

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

Tiffany & Co. 18K Gold And 925 Silver Lobster Shrimp Pin / Brooch With Emerald, Signed Tiffany & Co. and 925 Approx: 20.7 dwts.

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20th Century Brooches

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver

Vintage 8 Carat Natural Jade Pin Cancer Zodiac Crab 18 Karat
Vintage 8 Carat Natural Jade Pin Cancer Zodiac Crab 18 Karat

Vintage 8 Carat Natural Jade Pin Cancer Zodiac Crab 18 Karat

Located in New York, NY

Vintage Jade Brooch Pin Lobster - Zodiac Crab 8.00ct natural Light Green Jade 14.2 x 10.1mm diameter .08ct diamonds on eyes. 18kt yellow gold 3D intricate detail on legs. 8.1...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches

Materials

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Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Australian Opal & Diamond Flared Brooch Pendant Necklace
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Australian Opal & Diamond Flared Brooch Pendant Necklace

Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Australian Opal & Diamond Flared Brooch Pendant Necklace

Located in Montclair, NJ

Material: Solid 14K Yellow Gold Weight: 9.59 Grams Chain Type: Cable Link Chain Length: Wearable at 16 & 18 Inches Chain Clasp: Lobster Claw Brooch Backing: Pin w/ Swivel Latch Penda...

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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Diamond and Ruby Lobster Brooch Pin
Vintage Diamond and Ruby Lobster Brooch Pin

Vintage Diamond and Ruby Lobster Brooch Pin

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

This 18K gold lobster brooch is a dazzling fusion of artistry, luxury, and whimsical charm. Crafted with meticulous detail, this one-of-a-kind brooch features approximately 1 carat o...

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20th Century Unknown Retro Brooches

Materials

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Shakudo Lobster Shrimp Brooch Pin Japan Antique Victorian, 1870
Shakudo Lobster Shrimp Brooch Pin Japan Antique Victorian, 1870

Shakudo Lobster Shrimp Brooch Pin Japan Antique Victorian, 1870

Located in New York, NY

Here we have a very rare Japanese Shakudo brooch pin with an image of a lobster or shrimp with a wreath motif.

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Aesthetic Movement Brooches

Materials

Mixed Metal, Shakudo

Tiffany & Co 14 Karat Yellow Gold Lobster Claw Lapel Pin, Circa 1950
Tiffany & Co 14 Karat Yellow Gold Lobster Claw Lapel Pin, Circa 1950

Tiffany & Co 14 Karat Yellow Gold Lobster Claw Lapel Pin, Circa 1950

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in London, GB

A Tiffany & Co 14 karat yellow gold lobster caw lapel pin, circa 1950. This sweet lapel pin depicts an an upturned lobster claw which is beautifully hand detailed to show the crevic...

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Vintage 1950s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Deliciously Wearable Ruby Diamond Gold Lobster Pin
Deliciously Wearable Ruby Diamond Gold Lobster Pin

Deliciously Wearable Ruby Diamond Gold Lobster Pin

Located in Palm Beach, FL

This luscious lobster is thrilled to be spared from your plate and is all about showing off your lapel. It is set in 18k gold and has a brushed type textures to his thick yummy littl...

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Vintage 1970s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Francisco Rebajes Articulated Lobster Brooch
Francisco Rebajes Articulated Lobster Brooch

Francisco Rebajes Articulated Lobster Brooch

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H 0.75 in W 1.75 in D 4.25 in

Francisco Rebajes Articulated Lobster Brooch

By Francisco Rebajes

Located in Chicago, IL

This charming, articulated lobster pin was very cleverly designed by Greenwich Village jeweler Francisco (Frank) Rebajes to mimic the structure and movement of actual lobsters.

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Vintage 1950s American Brooches

Large 6” Lobster Red Rhinestone Broo
Large 6” Lobster Red Rhinestone Broo

Large 6” Lobster Red Rhinestone Broo

Located in New York, NY

I love lobster pins and this is no exception. It is designed with red square inset rhinestones on the body.

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1990s Unknown Brooches

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Lobster Pin For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact lobster pin you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from gold, 18k gold and yellow gold — can elevate any look. Find an antique version now, or shop for 24 vintage or 6 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. If you’re looking for a lobster pin 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. For this particular piece, .5 carat and 1 carat are consistently popular carat weights. Creating a lobster pin has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Jean Paul Gaultier, Eytan Brandes and Tiffany & Co. are consistently popular. Take a look at a lobster pin featuring diamond from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also cabochon cut and mixed cut cut versions available here, too. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a lobster pin, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Lobster Pin?

Prices for a lobster pin can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $434 and can go as high as $49,500, while this accessory, on average, fetches $2,400.

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 Gucci, Versace, Dior 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.