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Vintage Old Mine Brilliant Diamond and Pearl Pin/Brooch
Located in Atlanta, GA
: 1.25ct, total weight
Cut: Old European brilliant
Color: G-H
Clarity: VS/SI
Pearl: Natural, .75ct
Category
Antique 1890s American Victorian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
Multi Tone Gold and Old Mine Diamond Floral Brooch Pin
Located in Atlanta, GA
Details: Natural diamond, old mine brilliant,
Pin Measurements:
Length: 1.75 inches
Condition: Excellent
Category
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Gold
Edwardian Old European Cut Diamond and Pearl Floral Brooch Pin
Located in Atlanta, GA
Center Diamond Details:
GIA REPORT #:5222730420
Weight: 1.03ct
Cut: Old European brilliant
Color: J
Category
Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
Art Deco Brooch Vintage Pin Onyx & Diamond brooch pin 18KT white gold Old Europe
Located in Jupiter, FL
Rare Art Deco brooch pin made with a large onyx and a single diamond in the center, the diamond is
Category
Antique Late 17th Century Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Onyx, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco 14K Gold Filigree and Old European Diamond Brooch Pin
Located in Atlanta, GA
Details: .20ct, Old European Brilliant, SI2, H Color.
Pin Measurements:
Length: 2.25 inches
Condition
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Antique Early 19th Century Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Old European Cut Diamond Filigree Brooch Pin
Located in Atlanta, GA
Details: .50ct total weight, Old European Brilliant, Natural Diamonds, G-H Color, VS Clarity
Pin
Category
Early 2000s Unknown Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Diamond
1900s 14k Yellow Gold and Platinum Old European Cut Diamond Brooch and Pin
Located in Atlanta, GA
Diamond Details:
Weight: .90ct, total weight
Cut: Old European Brilliant
Color: H
Clarity: VS
Pin
Category
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Old Mine Cut Diamond Gold Half Moon Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
Antique 18k gold half moon pin brooch, adorned with graduated in size old mine cut diamonds - total
Category
Antique 19th Century Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Gold
Art Deco Platinum Old European Cut Diamond Envelope Brooch Pin
Located in Winter Springs, FL
A beautiful and all original brooch from the Art Deco period done in platinum and set with
Category
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Edwardian Old Mine Diamond Wishbone Brooch Pin Pendant 14K Gold
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Edwardian Old Mine Diamond Wishbone Brooch Pin Pendant 14K Gold
This gorgeous Edwardian circa 1890
Category
Early 20th Century Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Edwardian Old Mine Diamond Horseshoe Brooch Pin 18k Gold & Platinum
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Old Mine Diamond Horseshoe Brooch Pin 18K Gold Platinum Edwardian
This gorgeous Edwardian circa
Category
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique Deco 6.55 Carats Old European Diamond Platinum Filigree Brooch Pin
Located in Miami, FL
Antique Deco 6.55cts Old European Diamond Platinum Filigree Brooch Pin
This Handsome all original
Category
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
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W 0.63 in L 2.17 in
Art Deco Platinum 6.0 Carat Old Euro and Mine Cut Diamond Filigree Brooch Pin
Located in Montclair, NJ
baskets. The brooch is then drenched with petite old mine cut diamonds which total approximately 1.20
Category
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
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H 21.1 in W 75 in
Art Deco 5.50 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Platinum Brooch Pin
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Beautiful platinum art deco diamond brooch with 5.50 carats of old European cut diamonds. There is
Category
Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Antique Victorian 18k Old Mine Cut Diamond Saber Jabot Brooch Pin
Located in Winter Springs, FL
A Victorian saber jabot done in 18K (pin portion is 14k for rigidity) set with approximately
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Victorian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
Art Deco Platinum Natural 4.00 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Brooch Pin
Located in Baltimore, MD
Art Deco Platinum Natural Diamond Brooch Pin
Metal: Platinum
Weight: 18.75 grams
Dimensions: 60 x
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
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W 2.37 in L 1.26 in
Antique Victorian 18k Gold 1.97ctw Old European Diamond Swirl Flower Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
This gorgeous antique brooch pin was crafted in 18k yellow gold during the Victorian era and
Category
Antique Early 1900s Victorian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
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H 0.9 in W 0.9 in
Vintage Old Mine Cut Diamond Filigree Bar Pin Brooch Platinum and 14 Karat Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
. The stunning pin features a single Old Mine Cut diamond (H-SI1) bezel set at the center of the piece
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
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W 0.45 in L 2.63 in
Antique Art Deco Platinum 4.04ctw Old European Diamond Filigree Bar Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have an absolutely stunning antique bar pin brooch that was crafted from solid platinum
Category
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
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H 0.6 in L 3 in
Tiffany & Co. 2.5 Carat Old Mine Diamond Platinum Brooch Pin 1900 Antique
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
This is an extraordinary Diamond Platinum Tiffany & Co. Edwardian - Art Deco Brooch Pin with
Category
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Deco Old Mine Rose Cut Diamond Sapphire Flower Brooch Pin 4.20cttw
Located in Winter Springs, FL
An exquisite piece of jewelry history. This early Art Deco brooch has been hand crafted in platinum
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
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H 0.75 in L 2 in
Art Deco Platinum 1.00 Carat Old European Diamond Filigree Bar Brooch Pin
Located in Atlanta, GA
and SI Clarity. 1.00ct total weight.
Pin Measurements:
Length: 1.8 inches
Condition: Excellent
Category
Early 2000s Unknown Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Diamond
Vintage Platinum Floral Carved Ruby 2.88ctw Old European Diamond Halo Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have a beautiful vintage carved natural ruby brooch crafted from solid platinum. The
Category
Vintage 1950s Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, Platinum
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H 0.97 in W 3 in
Antique Art Deco Platinum Old European Diamond Sapphire Long Filigree Brooch Pin
Located in Montclair, NJ
This magnificent antique brooch was crafted from solid .900 platinum during the art deco period. It
Category
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
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H 0.76 in W 2.89 in
Art Nouveau Petite Gold Flower Brooch Pin with Old Cut Diamond & Pearl
Located in Danvers, MA
Offered is a beautiful, dainty and petite Art Nouveau period gold flower brooch pin in lovely
Category
Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
Art Deco Platinum and Diamond Pin Brooch
Located in Austin, TX
An absolutely stunning English Art Deco diamond brooch set in 18k yellow gold and topped with
Category
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Brilliant .50ct Old European Cut Diamond & Pearl Pendant Pin Brooch
Located in Bloomington, MN
Brilliant .50ct Old European Cut Diamond & Pearl Pendant Pin Brooch
Dive into a world of timeless
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Mid-20th Century Post-War Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co Vintage Old European Cuts Diamond Pin Brooch 4.60 TCW 18K Platinum
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Tiffany & Co
Vintage Old European Cut Diamond Brooch Pin containing
18 Stones ....4.60 TCW F - G
Category
2010s American Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Victorian 18k Gold Old Mine Cut Diamond Black Enamel Cluster Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
This is an absolutely breathtaking antique brooch that was crafted in solid 18k yellow gold during
Category
Antique Early 1900s Victorian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
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H 1.4 in W 1 in
14K Antique Russian No Heat Beryl, Onyx, and Old Mine Diamond Brooch Pin
Located in Miami, FL
This magnificent Russian Antique Beryl and Old Mine Onyx Brooch Pin is a remarkable example of the
Category
Early 20th Century Russian Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Beryl, Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Green Beryl, White Gold, Gold, 14k ...
Vintage 14K White Gold 1.25ct. Old-European Diamond Akoya Seed Pearl Brooch/Pin
Located in New York, NY
Vintage brooch finely crafted in 14 Karat white gold featuring an old-european cut diamond center
Category
Mid-20th Century American Retro Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
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L 2.25 in
Antique 18k Gold Silver Hand Enamel Portrait & Old Cut Diamond Frame Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
picture is further surrounded by a glamorous frame that consists of old rose cut diamonds along with 4
Category
Antique 1870s Early Victorian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver, Enamel
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H 1.23 in W 1.24 in
1890s Antique Diamond and Yellow Gold Hunting Pin Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
antique hunting pin brooch has been crafted in 15k yellow gold with 15k white gold details.
The brooch
Category
Antique 1890s Unknown Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950's Old Mine Diamonds Ruby Pin/Brooch 62x53MM 18K Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
Pin/brooch featuring Old mine cut diamond bezel and prong set, flanked with channel set Synthetic
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Retro Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique Diamond Gold Anchor Brooch Pin
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1890s
The 14K yellow gold brooch / pin is designed as two crossed anchors which are
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Gold
Tiffany & Co. Old Mine Diamond Enamel Flower Lily Brooch Pin 1900 Antique Gold
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
This is an extraordinary antique Old Mine Cut Diamond Enamel Flower Brooch in its Tiffany & Co
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
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H 1.14 in W 0.75 in
18 Karat TT Gold 3.29ct Old Cut Diamond En Tremblant Etched Acorn Brooch Pin
Located in Montclair, NJ
This gorgeous and elegant antique pin brooch was elegantly designed and crafted from solid 18k
Category
Early 20th Century Victorian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
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H 2.12 in W 1.61 in
1900s Diamond, Cultured Pearl and Yellow Gold Pin Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
carat yellow gold pin.
The pin brooch displays a feature 18ct yellow gold collet set old cut fancy
Category
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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H 0.16 in W 0.21 in Dm 0.16 in L 2.7 in
Victorian 18 Karat Gold 2.40 Carat Old Mine Diamond Flower Dangle Bar Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have an absolutely magnificent antique dangle bar pin crafted from solid 18k yellow gold
Category
Antique 1890s Victorian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
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H 0.85 in W 2.71 in
Art Deco Old Mine Cut Diamond Blue Enamel Bar Brooch Pin Antique Edwardian Box
Located in New York, NY
Brooch Pin in 14 Karat White Gold. The brooch is in its original fitted red leather and silk and velvet
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
Edwardian Platinum Diamond Bar Brooch Pin
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
A very fine and elegant Platinum Diamond Edwardian bar pin brooch.
The fine filigree brooch has a
Category
Antique 1890s Unknown Edwardian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Ciner Brooch Swarovski crystal Star Fish Pin New Old Stock 1980s
By Ciner
Located in Wallkill, NY
Red and Clear Swarovski crystal cover this entire Brooch by Ciner. New, never worn. Measures 3 in x
Category
Vintage 1980s American Brooches
Materials
Crystal, Gilt Metal
Platinum and Diamond Bar Pin or Brooch
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage Platinum and Diamond Bar Pin/Brooch
This exquisite brooch features three round brilliant
Category
20th Century Brooches
Materials
Platinum
Rock Crystal Flower Diamond Brooch Pin
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
enchanting statement piece and let your style bloom with unparalleled allure.
The brooch/ pin measures 3
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Crystal, Diamond, White Diamond, Quartz, Rock Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold, W...
Antique Edwardian 18k & Platinum Pearl 3.6ct Old Cut Diamond Milgrain Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
This well preserved and jaw dropping antique pin brooch is crafted during the Edwardian era from
Category
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Brooches
Materials
Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
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H 2.24 in W 1 in
Cartier Art Deco 18kt gold and platinum ruby and diamond pin brooch
By Cartier
Located in Braintree, GB
' stick pin.
The pin features calibre-cut rubies and old mine diamonds, set in 18kt yellow gold and
Category
Vintage 1920s French Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Art Deco, Diamond Flower Brooch Pin
Located in Brisbane, QLD
period. The 18 karat gold pin has been handcrafted from yellow and white gold and then set with old
Category
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat White and Yellow Gold Filigree and Diamond Bar Pin/Brooch
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat White and Yellow Gold Filigree and Diamond Bar Pin/Brooch-
This exquisite brooch features
Category
20th Century Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1895 Art Nouveau Diamond and Peridot Enamel and Yellow Gold Pin Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
9 karat yellow gold Art Nouveau pin brooch; part of our diverse antique jewellery and estate jewelry
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Antique 1890s Unknown Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Peridot, Diamond, Enamel, Yellow Gold
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Charming Antique Brooch with Emerald and Old Cut Diamonds
Located in Lucerne, CH
that never fades.” And what can be more elegant, than a classic brooch?
This antique pin brooch is
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Natural Pearl, Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Antique Ruby and Diamond Yellow Gold Pin Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
brooch; part of our diverse antique jewelry collection.
This impressive ruby pin has been crafted in 9k
Category
Antique 1890s Unknown Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Old gold brooch with tourmalines and pearls
Located in Chorzów, PL
Old gold brooch with tourmalines and pearls
Openwork brooch made of 0.375 yellow gold, set with 3
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Vintage 1940s British Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Tourmaline, Natural Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold
Antique 0.25ct Diamond and Ruby, 15k Yellow Gold Horse Pin Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
set, 15 karat yellow gold pin brooch; part of our diverse Edwardian jewellery collections.
This fine
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Vintage 1910s Unknown Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Silver
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H 0.15 in W 0.44 in L 2.32 in
Victorian Turquoise Ruby and Diamond Falcon Pin Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
, silver set brooch with 15k gold pins; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections
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Antique 1880s Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Platinum VS 2.3ct Old Cut Diamond and Pearl Bar Brooch
Located in St Helens, GB
bottom of the brooch.
Set with four large pearls with trios of old cushin cut diamonds in between each
Category
Early 20th Century Edwardian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Antique Yellow Gold Pearl Diamond Pin/Brooch
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Antique Victorian Pearl Rough Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Pin/Brooch. Two Baroque pearls in the
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Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Brooches
Materials
Pearl, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Victorian Coral and Diamond Pin Brooch, circa 1880s
Located in London, GB
This beautiful little brooch features a peach coloured coral stone on the top. It measures 6.3mm
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Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Brooches
Materials
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Victorian 18 Karat Gold Ruby Pearl Old Cut Diamond Sword Stick Pin Brooch
Located in Vilnius, LT
This is a Victorian bejeweled sword stick pin brooch. It is crafted in 18K yellow gold. The piece
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold
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W 0.6 in L 2.96 in
Antique Art Deco Platinum Old Cut Diamond & Emerald Large Ribbon Bow Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
This magnificent antique bow pin brooch was crafted in solid platinum during the art deco period
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
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H 1.8 in W 1.4 in
Antique 18k Gold Silver Hand Enamel Portrait & Old Cut Diamond Frame Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
magnificent brooch has its original finish and patina preserved, and attaches with a pin and hook closure at
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Antique 1880s Victorian Brooches
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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel
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Old Brooches And Pins For Sale on 1stDibs
Find an expansive variety of old brooches and pins available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Gold, Platinum and Yellow Gold, these items were constructed with great care. Our inventory is broad and distinctive, with accessories on offer that were made as long ago as the 19th Century to those produced as recently as the 20th Century. The designs in our inventory of old brooches and pins bearing Art Deco or Victorian hallmarks are very popular. Many examples in our inventory of these items are appealing no matter their origins, but Tiffany & Co., Birks and Cartier produced popular versions that are worth a look. Today, if you’re looking for old european cut old brooches and pins and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes old mine cut and cushion cut alternatives. There aren’t many items for men in our collection of old brooches and pins, as most of the options available are for women.
How Much are Old Brooches And Pins?
Prices for old brooches and pins can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $325 and can go as high as $33,000, while old brooches and pins, on average, fetch $3,600.
Finding the Right brooches for You
Antique and vintage brooches, which are decorative jewels traditionally pinned to garments and used to fasten pieces of clothing together where needed, have seen increasing popularity in recent years.
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.
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 on 1stDibs, including gold brooches, sapphire brooches and more.
Questions About Old Brooches And Pins
- What is a brooch pin?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021Brooch pins are beautiful pieces of jewelry with a sharpened metal wire on the reverse that adheres to garments. Traditionally, people wore pins and brooches on clothing such as skirts, sweaters, jackets, shirts, and hats. Brooches were used to hold garments together in the past. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage brooch pins.
- Is a brooch a pin?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024Yes, a brooch is a pin. A pin is the general term for an accessory designed to slide through fabric and stay in place with the help of a fastener. A brooch is the term for a decorative pin. The word pin can also refer to a functional accessory that has no decorative embellishments. As a result, not all pins are brooches, but all brooches are pins. Explore a diverse assortment of brooches on 1stDibs.
- What are brooch pins called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Brooch pins are usually called brooches or pins. The practice of wearing pins dates back to the Bronze Age. At the time, people referred to a pin as a fibula. Its purpose was to fasten clothing. Shop a range of brooch pins on 1stDibs.
- What are old brooches made of?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Old brooches may be made of a variety of materials. Silver and gold are the most commonly used, but some may be fashioned out of brass, nickel and other metals. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of vintage and modern brooches.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023The main difference between pins and brooches is style. Both items slide through fabrics and secure in the back with some type of fastener. Brooches are always decorative, but some pins are made only to secure materials together or to hold a garment in place. All brooches are pins, but not all pins are brooches. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of brooches.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To tell how old a cameo brooch is for certain, you usually need to consult a licensed jewelry appraiser. This is because many authentic pieces do not have marks, and there are many modern reproductions that resemble the antique jewelry. Find a selection of expertly vetted antique cameo brooches on 1stDibs.
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