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Antique Art Deco 14K White Gold Natural Pearl Stick Pin
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco 14K White Gold Natural Pearl Stick Pin. This classic stick pin is
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Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooches

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Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

Antique Natural Pearl Stick Pin
Located in London, GB
Here we have sleek stick pin featuring a single white pearl set on a slender platinum stem. The
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Antique Early 1900s Brooches

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Pearl, Platinum

Victorian Diamond and Natural Pearl Stick Pin
Located in London, GB
This is an antique pearl and diamond stick pin. The natural pearl features an impressive balance of
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Antique 1890s Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, Silver

Edwardian Whimsical Brooch Circa 1900s
Located in ADELAIDE, SA
pinned with a natural pearl stick pin. A wistful scene of an enamelled cherub rowing a diamond set boat
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Brooches

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Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold

Edwardian Whimsical Brooch Circa 1900s
Edwardian Whimsical Brooch Circa 1900s
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W 0.79 in L 1.97 in
Vintage Natural Pearl Eagle Talon Stick Pin
Located in London, GB
This is a high quality 9ct yellow gold pearl talon stick pin. The pin is from the Vintage era and
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20th Century Brooches

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Natural Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Natural Pearl Eagle Talon Stick Pin
Located in London, GB
This is a rare and high quality 18ct yellow gold talon stick pin. The pin is from the Victorian era
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Antique 19th Century Brooches

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Natural Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Natural Pearl and Marquise Diamond Stick Pin
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Riverdale, NY
Edwardian Tiffany Natural Grey Pearl and Marquise Diamond Stick Pin from the early 20th Century
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Antique Early 1900s American Edwardian Brooches

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Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum

Victorian Natural Pearl and Old Cut Diamond Stick Pin
Located in London, GB
This is a pearl and old cut diamond stick pin. The pin consists of one claw set diamond with a
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold

Natural Pearl and Old Cut Diamond Stick Pin
Located in London, GB
This is a pearl and old cut diamond stick pin. The pin consists of one claw set pearl with an old
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Antique 19th Century Brooches

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Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Natural Pearl and Rose Diamond Stick Pin, circa 1860
Located in Aspen, CO
Natural pearls accented by rose diamonds set in silver and topped with gold, this is an early
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Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Early Victorian Cufflinks

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Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver

Art Deco Platinum Stick Pin with Natural Pearl - Late 19th Century Elegance
Located in Miami, FL
Antique Platinum Stick Pin with Natural Pearl - Late 19th Century Elegance Description: Overview
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cufflinks

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Natural Pearl, Platinum

Antique Edwardian 14K Yellow Gold and Platinum Natural Pearl Diamond Stick Pin
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Edwardian 14K Yellow Gold and Platinum Natural Pearl Diamond Stick Pin. This
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Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Brooches

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Diamond, Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Antique Autumn/Maple Leaf Stick/Tie Pin with Natural Pearls in 14/15 Carat Gold
Located in London, GB
, the center of the leaf is scattered with small glowing lustrous natural pearls. This versatile pin can
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Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Brooches

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Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, 15k Gold

Antique Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Enamel and Pearl Duck Stick Pin
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Enamel and Pearl Duck Stick Pin. This incredible
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Antique 1890s Victorian Brooches

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Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique Natural Pearl, Platinum and Yellow Gold Pin Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
antique Victorian stick pin with pearl has been independently tested using state of the art technology
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Antique 1890s Victorian Brooches

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Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Antique Natural Pearl, Platinum and Yellow Gold Pin Brooch
Antique Natural Pearl, Platinum and Yellow Gold Pin Brooch
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H 0.37 in W 0.62 in L 0.77 in
Antique Art Nouveau Enamel Flower Gold Stick Pin
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Art Nouveau floral 14K yellow gold stick pin featuring a natural pearl popping out of an enamel
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Brooches

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Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel

Antique Art Nouveau Enamel Flower Gold Stick Pin
Antique Art Nouveau Enamel Flower Gold Stick Pin
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H 2.37 in W 0.5 in D 0.5 in
Antique Belle Époque Pink Pearl Diamond Stick Tie Lapel Pin Diamonds Gold
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Wonderful intense pink natural orientpearl mounted as a gold stick pin. The pearl is mounted in a
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Vintage 1910s Unknown Belle Époque More Jewelry

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Pearl, 14k Gold, Platinum

Stick Pin South Sea Pearl Ruby and Diamond Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The stick pin with South Sea pearl ruby and diamond features an 17.5mm pearl atop a corolla set
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches

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White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Stick Pin South Sea Pearl Emerald and Diamond Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The stick pin with South Sea pearl emerald and diamond features an 18 x 15.5mm pearl atop a corolla
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches

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White Diamond, Emerald, South Sea Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Tiffany & Co. Art Deco Sapphire Pearl Diamond Platinum Stick Pin Brooch, 1900
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
& Co. Stick Pin Brooch. It is very rare to find original Art Deco Tiffany & Co. jewels and this one is
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Brooches

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Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Platinum

Antique Victorian 15K Yellow Gold Old Mine Cut Diamond & Pearl Flower Stick Pin
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An antique diamond, pearl, and yellow gold stick pin, comprising an old mine cut diamond, and seven
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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Stick Pin South Sea Pearl and Diamond Art Déco Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The stick pin with South Sea pearl and diamond features 2 pearls (17mm and 14mm) each with a crown
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches

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Coral, White Diamond, Onyx, South Sea Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Erwin Pearl 18 Karat Yellow Gold Peacock Plume Brooch with Round Diamonds 3.44
By Erwin Pearl
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Stamped: E. PEARL 18K Closure: Hinged stick pin Estate Condition: Very good, professionally cleaned and
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Mid-20th Century American Contemporary Brooches

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

Antique Art Nouveau 14K Yellow Gold Enamel Diamond Lady Stick Pin
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Nouveau 14K Yellow Gold Enamel Diamond Lady Stick Pin. This gorgeous Art
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Antique 1890s Art Nouveau Brooches

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Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique Amethyst Flower Silver Tie Pin
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Charming late 19th century stick pin in the shape of a flower set with an intensive purple amethyst
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Antique 1880s High Victorian More Jewelry

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Amethyst

Antique Amethyst Flower Silver Tie Pin
Antique Amethyst Flower Silver Tie Pin
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W 0.56 in L 2.72 in
Antique 14k Gold Montana Sapphire & Seed Pearl Long Pendant w/ New 18" Box Chain
Located in Montclair, NJ
") Thickness: 4.6mm (at the sapphire, not including the bail) Condition: Stick pin converted to pendant
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20th Century Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Vintage Edwardian Style Diamond and Pearl Filigree Brooch 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
: 14K White Gold Closure: Hinged stick pin Cultured Pearls: 3 Natural Diamonds: .50 ctw Diamond Cut
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Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Brooches

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Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Large Leaf Cluster Brooch with Pearls and Rubies
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
hinged stick pin backing. This is an estate piece, in very good condition. It comes with an appraisal
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Brooches

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Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mother of Pearl and Multi-Gemstone Hermit Crab 18 Karat Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
beach. The modernized Mother of Pearl hermit crab is embellished with assorted colorful natural
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Brooches

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Multi-gemstone, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Oval Cut Amethyst and Seed and Akoya Pearl 14 Karat Yellow Gold Brooch/Pendant
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Brooch Length: 42 mm Brooch Width: 30 mm Weight: 10.1 grams Closure: Hinged stick pin / fixed bail (appx
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20th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches

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Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond, Ruby, Emerald and Pearl Squirrel Brooch 14 Karat Yellow and White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
: 14K Closure: Hinged stick pin Condition: Very good
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20th Century Unknown Contemporary Brooches

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Pearl, Emerald, Ruby, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire and Pearl Pendant / Brooch with Link Chain 18 Karat Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Yellow Gold Natural Diamond: .10 ctw Natural Ruby and Sapphire: 3.36 ctw Cultured Freshwater Pearls: 8
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

1.70 Carat Total Diamond and Cultured Pearl Ribbon Swirl Brooch 14 Karat Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
hinged stick pin backing. Metal: 14 White Gold Cultured Pearls: 13 Natural Diamonds: 1.70 ctw Diamond
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20th Century American Contemporary Brooches

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Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Cartier Paris 1900 Edwardian Guilloche Enamel Pin 18Kt Gold Platinum And Diamond
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Belle Epoque pin designed by Cartier. Colorful and very rare stick pin made during the Edwardian
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Antique Early 1900s French Edwardian Drop Necklaces

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White Diamond, Diamond, Enamel, Platinum, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18k G...

Georgian 1820 Enameled Pin of a Playful Putti 18kt Gold with European Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Magnificent piece from the Georgian Period. An antique stick pin brooch, created in the United
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Antique Mid-19th Century British Georgian Brooches

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

Hayden W. Wheeler 1930 Deco Brooch Platinum with 4.33 Cts Diamonds & Sapphires
Located in Miami, FL
. Wheeler & Co. HWW USA Gargoyle 14K Gold Pearl Ruby Stick Pin Hayden W. Wheeler & Co, was one of the
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Brooches

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Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

An Edwardian Natural Pearl And Garnet Acorn Stick Pin
Located in London, GB
An Edwardian natural pearl and demantoid garnet acorn stick pin, the cupule encrusted with
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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Brooches

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Garnet, Natural Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian Natural Pearl and Diamond-Set Bee Stick Pin
Located in London, GB
An Edwardian natural pearl and diamond-set bee stick pin, the thorax set with a cream pearl and the
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Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Brooches

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Diamond, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Silver

Victorian Ruby and Pearl Snake Stick-Pin
Located in London, GB
A Victorian ruby and pearl snake stick-pin, the coiled snake with three faceted rubies set on the
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian More Jewelry

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Pearl, Ruby

Natural Pearl and 0.25 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Stick Pin with Serial Number
Located in Warrington, PA
Natural Pearl and 0.25 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Stick Pin. The Pin is made in 18 Karat yellow
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooches

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Diamond, Natural Pearl

Christian Seybold German Jugendstil Art Nouveau Mistletoe Pearl Gold Stick Pin
Located in Dusseldorf, NRW
Christian Seybold Art Nouveau Mistletoe Pearl Gold Tie Stick Pin 14k yellow gold, natural pearl
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Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Brooches

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Natural Pearl, 14k Gold

Early Victorian Young Boy Portrait Miniature Pearl 16 Karat Gold Stick Pin
Located in Napoli, IT
Sweet Little Past accessory Tie pins or stick pins have been a rich part of history for hundreds
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Antique 1830s Early Victorian Brooches

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Gold

Antique Essex Crystal Pointer Dog Stick Pin 15 Karat Gold, circa 1900
Located in Preston, Lancashire
An outstanding antique Essex Crystal stick pin with pointer dog scene, Circa 1900. The domed
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Early 20th Century British Art Deco More Objets d'Art and Vertu

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Crystal, Natural Pearl, 15k Gold, Gold

Keshi Pearl Diamond Shell Pink Topaz "Hermit Crab" Brooch
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This one-of-a-kind brooch is created around a large keshi pearl "claw". The crab has stick pearl
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American Brooches

Antique Edwardian 18K Gold & Platinum Old Cut Diamond & Natural Pearl Stick Pin
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
natural, saltwater pearl. Wear and tear acquiescent with age. The head of the stick pin measures 10.5mm
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Brooches

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Diamond, Natural Pearl, 15k Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Cartier Natural White Oval Pearl Platinum Vintage Stick Pin GIA Certified
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Rare vintage natural pearl stick pin by Cartier. The oval white natural pearl measures 10.7 x 9.0
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Contemporary Brooches

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Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum

J. E. Caldwell Art Deco Baroque Pearl Diamond Platinum Gold Hat Stick Pin, 1910s
By J.E. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Exquisite hat stick pin created by J. E. Caldwell in the 1910's. It features a natural baroque
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Vintage 1910s American Brooches

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Diamond, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Antique Art Deco 18K Gold Platinum Ruby Diamond and Pearl Target Stick Pin
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco 18K Gold Platinum Ruby Diamond and Pearl Target Stick Pin. This gorgeous
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Brooches

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Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Antique Art Deco 14K/18K Two Tone Gold Ceylon Sapphire and Pearl Stick Pin, GIA
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco 14K/18K Two Tone Gold Ceylon Sapphire and Pearl Stick Pin - GIA. This
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Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooches

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Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Michael Kneebone Keshi Pearl Topaz Shell Cognac Diamond Hermit Crab Brooch
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
shell from the Philippines. The legs are formed from mitered stick pearls and the crab clutches in his
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2010s American Contemporary Brooches

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White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Natural Pearl, Topaz, 18k ...

Victorian Pearl Horseshoe Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a fabulous natural pearl ring originally dating back to the Victorian era. The face
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Cluster Rings

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Pearl, Gold

Antique Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Diamond and Pearl Griffin Stickpin
Located in Great Neck, NY
pin is a griffin holding a diamond and a natural pearl. It is in great condition with no damage and
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Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold

Antique Diamond and Pearl Cluster Ring, 18 Karat Gold
Located in NEWARK, GB
cut diamonds. The pearl glows with a natural cool bluish hue, a highly desirable tone for natural
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold

Antique Victorian French 18K Gold Diamond Ruby Garnet Pearl Scarab Beetle Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have a very well made, antique, pin/brooch that was crafted in France from solid 18k gold
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Antique 1890s Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver

Antique Art Nouveau Conversion Ring 14k Yellow Gold Woman Flowing Har Sz 4.5
Located in Torrance, CA
Originally an antique Victorian era stick pin (circa 1880s to 1900s), the Art Nouveau ring is
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

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Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 1837 Mughal Tutti Frutti Brooch In 17Kt Gold With Carved Gemstones
Located in Miami, FL
karats. Fitted at the reverse with a hinged double stick pins to wear as a brooch in a dress or hat
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Antique 1820s British Early Victorian Brooches

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Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, ...

Sea of Cortez Natural Pearl Gold Stick Pin
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1900, 14k, New York This stunning stick pin is set with a collar of brilliant white
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Antique Early 1900s American More Jewelry

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White Diamond, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian Pearl Diamond Bat Stick Pin
Located in Narberth, PA
A rare and beautiful stick pin from the Edwardian (ca1910) era! This unusual piece is crafted in
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Vintage 1910s Edwardian Brooches

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Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum

Victorian Horse Shoe Natural Pearl and Diamond Stick Pin in Gold
Located in London, GB
A beautiful Victorian natural pearl and diamond stick pin in 18k yellow gold. The stick pin's head
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Cufflinks

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Diamond, Natural Pearl, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Natural Pearl and Diamond Crescent Moon and Star Stick/Tie Pin
Located in London, GB
Antique, Victorian natural pearl and diamond Crescent Moon and Star tie pin set in 15-carat yellow
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Antique 1880s British Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, Natural Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Natural Pearl Stick Pin For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact natural pearl stick pin you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, Yellow Gold and 14k Gold — can elevate any look. You’re likely to find the perfect natural pearl stick pin among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 19th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 20th Century. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic natural pearl stick pin over the years, but those made by J.E. Caldwell & Co. are often thought to be among the most beautiful. Today, if you’re looking for an antique cushion cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes cabochon and mixed cut alternatives. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a natural pearl stick pin, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Natural Pearl Stick Pin?

Prices for a natural pearl stick pin can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $295 and can go as high as $7,900, while this accessory, on average, fetches $747.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself. 

Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.

Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.

For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.

Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.

In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so. 

Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.

Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle. 

BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.

A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in

Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.

Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.

Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.

The Legacy of Pearl in Jewelry Design

The pearl has been synonymous with ladylike elegance since the Tudor period — learn what to look for when shopping for vintage and antique pearl jewelry as well as how to tell the origin of a pearl with our handy primer.

Every woman at some point in her life desires a simple strand of pearls. They are elegant, timeless, versatile — just ask Coco Chanel or Jacqueline Kennedy — and valuable. In 1917, Pierre Cartier famously traded a double-strand of natural pearls for a Fifth Avenue mansion, the Cartier brand’s flagship store ever since. And if you were born in the beginning of summer, pearl is the June birthstone.

It is possible to tell where a pearl originated from its appearance. Akoyas are usually round and white — the classic pearl, if you will. South Sea pearls are normally larger and vary in color; orangey yellow ones are not uncommon. Tahitian pearls are mostly black but can also be gray or brown, and between the Akoya and the South Sea varieties in size. Freshwater pearls, or Orientals, run the gamut in terms of color and size, but in shape, they tend to resemble Rice Krispies. Another important distinction is a round pearl versus a baroque pearl. A round pearl is self-explanatory, but there are two types of baroque pearls: symmetrical and asymmetrical. In general, the symmetrical variation commands a higher valuation. Within a strand of pearls, uniformity is prized — the more the individual pearls resemble one another, the more valuable the strand.

According to the Gemological Institute of America (GIA), the earliest recorded mention of a pearl was in 2206 BC by a Chinese historian. Centuries later, Christopher Columbus made it a point to visit pearl fisheries during his 15th-century exploration of the Caribbean. Since the late-19th century, the Japanese have been at the forefront of cultivating pearls, when jeweler Kokichi Mikimoto successfully cultured the world’s first pearl in 1893.

On 1stDibs, find vintage and antique pearl necklaces, pearl earrings and other accessories.

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.