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Retro Gold Sapphire and Rare Blue Cabochon Moonstone Leaf Shaped Pin Brooch 1970
Retro Gold Sapphire and Rare Blue Cabochon Moonstone Leaf Shaped Pin Brooch 1970

Retro Gold Sapphire and Rare Blue Cabochon Moonstone Leaf Shaped Pin Brooch 1970

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A magnificent 14kt yellow gold retro Sapphire and blue cabochon moonstone leaf shaped pin brooch

Category

Vintage 1970s North American Retro Brooches

Materials

Moonstone, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold

Cartier Vintage 6.50cts Diamond Platinum Elegant Botanical Pin Brooch
Cartier Vintage 6.50cts Diamond Platinum Elegant Botanical Pin Brooch

Cartier Vintage 6.50cts Diamond Platinum Elegant Botanical Pin Brooch

By Cartier

Located in Miami, FL

Dazzle yourself with this Vintage Cartier Diamond Platinum Botanical Pin Brooch Exquisitely

Category

Vintage 1980s Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Carl Poul Petersen Sterling Silver Deer Pin/Brooch #14184
Carl Poul Petersen Sterling Silver Deer Pin/Brooch #14184

Carl Poul Petersen Sterling Silver Deer Pin/Brooch #14184

By Carl Poul Petersen

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Vintage sterling silver deer pin/brooch by Carl Poul Petersen. Danish born Carl Poul Petersen

Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Victorian Ruby and Diamond Yellow Gold Horse Pin Brooch
Victorian Ruby and Diamond Yellow Gold Horse Pin Brooch

Victorian Ruby and Diamond Yellow Gold Horse Pin Brooch

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

This fine and impressive antique diamond pin brooch has been crafted in 18k yellow gold with an 18k

Category

Antique 1890s Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

925 Sterling Silver Horse Agate Cameo Stick Pin Lapel Pin Brooch for Men
925 Sterling Silver Horse Agate Cameo Stick Pin Lapel Pin Brooch for Men

925 Sterling Silver Horse Agate Cameo Stick Pin Lapel Pin Brooch for Men

By Vaibhav Dhadda

Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan

925 sterling silver horse agate cameo stick pin lapel pin brooch for men Thinking of how to leave

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Agate, Sterling Silver

Ciner Vermeil Heart and Bow Pin Brooch, Citrine and Ruby Crystals, Sterling
Ciner Vermeil Heart and Bow Pin Brooch, Citrine and Ruby Crystals, Sterling

Ciner Vermeil Heart and Bow Pin Brooch, Citrine and Ruby Crystals, Sterling

By Ciner

Located in Milford, DE

Stylish pin brooch from Ciner. Features a sterling silver, gold-plated heart and bow motif

Category

20th Century American Retro Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Gold Plate, Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Vintage Estate 14K Yellow Gold Diamond and Turquoise Wasp Pin Brooch
Vintage Estate 14K Yellow Gold Diamond and Turquoise Wasp Pin Brooch

Vintage Estate 14K Yellow Gold Diamond and Turquoise Wasp Pin Brooch

Located in Great Neck, NY

Beautiful Vintage Estate 14K Yellow Gold Diamond and Turquoise Wasp Pin Brooch. This beautiful

Category

Vintage 1970s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Jade Yellow Gold Bar Pin Brooch with Enamel Accents
Antique Jade Yellow Gold Bar Pin Brooch with Enamel Accents

Antique Jade Yellow Gold Bar Pin Brooch with Enamel Accents

Located in Mount Kisco, NY

Exquisite heirloom to admire, this petite Victorian Bar Pin Brooch in 14 karat yellow adds a touch

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches

Materials

Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

18K 750 Yellow Gold Green Enamel Sapphire Diamond Pin / Brooch
18K 750 Yellow Gold Green Enamel Sapphire Diamond Pin / Brooch

18K 750 Yellow Gold Green Enamel Sapphire Diamond Pin / Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Green Enamel Sapphire Diamond Pin / Brooch Metal Type: 18K 750 Yellow Gold Total Item Weight

Category

Late 20th Century Contemporary Brooches

Materials

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

Art Deco 14 Karat White Gold Natural Diamond Filigree Bar Pin Brooch
Art Deco 14 Karat White Gold Natural Diamond Filigree Bar Pin Brooch

Art Deco 14 Karat White Gold Natural Diamond Filigree Bar Pin Brooch

Located in Baltimore, MD

Art Deco 14 Karat White Gold Natural Diamond Filigree Bar Pin Brooch Metal: 14k white gold Weight

Category

Early 20th Century European Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

CHRISTIAN LACROIX Vintage Jewelled Cascading Crosses Lapel Pin Brooch
CHRISTIAN LACROIX Vintage Jewelled Cascading Crosses Lapel Pin Brooch

CHRISTIAN LACROIX Vintage Jewelled Cascading Crosses Lapel Pin Brooch

By Christian Lacroix

Located in Nice, FR

CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage gold tone lapel pin brooch featuring cascading crosses embellished with

Category

20th Century French Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Verdura 1909 $10 Indian Head US Coin Yellow Gold Pin Brooch
Verdura 1909 $10 Indian Head US Coin Yellow Gold Pin Brooch

Verdura 1909 $10 Indian Head US Coin Yellow Gold Pin Brooch

By Verdura

Located in Southampton, PA

18k Yellow Gold And 22k Yellow Gold 1909 $10 Indian Head US Coin Pin Brooch by Verdura. With

Category

Vintage 1980s American Brooches

Materials

Yellow Gold

1890s Antique Victorian Diamond and Coral Yellow Gold Snake Pin Brooch
1890s Antique Victorian Diamond and Coral Yellow Gold Snake Pin Brooch

1890s Antique Victorian Diamond and Coral Yellow Gold Snake Pin Brooch

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A fine antique Victorian 0.03 carat diamond and coral, 18 karat yellow gold 'snake' pin brooch

Category

Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Brooches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Pave Tree Frog Pin Brooch in 18k White Gold
Diamond Pave Tree Frog Pin Brooch in 18k White Gold

Diamond Pave Tree Frog Pin Brooch in 18k White Gold

Located in La Jolla, CA

Diamond Pave Tree Frog Pin Brooch in 18k White Gold Diamond Frog Pin features 3.77 carats of pave

Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Tiffany & Co. Platinum Diamond & Sapphire Turtle Pin Brooch
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Diamond & Sapphire Turtle Pin Brooch

Tiffany & Co. Platinum Diamond & Sapphire Turtle Pin Brooch

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Chicago, IL

A charming and collectible Tiffany & Co. turtle pin brooch, crafted in platinum (Pt950) and

Category

1990s American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. 18K Yellow Gold Diamond & Ruby Pin Brooch
Tiffany & Co. 18K Yellow Gold Diamond & Ruby Pin Brooch

Tiffany & Co. 18K Yellow Gold Diamond & Ruby Pin Brooch

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Chicago, IL

A refined 1960s pin brooch, crafted in solid 18k yellow gold, exemplifying the elegant and balanced

Category

1990s American Brooches

Materials

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

Antique Natural Pearl, Platinum and Yellow Gold Pin Brooch
Antique Natural Pearl, Platinum and Yellow Gold Pin Brooch

Antique Natural Pearl, Platinum and Yellow Gold Pin Brooch

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

karat yellow gold and platinum set pin brooch; part of our diverse antique Victorian brooch collections

Category

Antique 1890s Victorian Brooches

Materials

Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold, Platinum

CHANEL Vintage Massive Gold Tone Chain & Clover Safety Pin Brooch
CHANEL Vintage Massive Gold Tone Chain & Clover Safety Pin Brooch

CHANEL Vintage Massive Gold Tone Chain & Clover Safety Pin Brooch

By Chanel

Located in Nice, FR

CHANEL vintage massive gold tone chain safety pin brooch featuring a lucky clover. Embossed CHANEL

Category

20th Century French Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Vintage Gold Pin Brooch and Clip on Earrings Set, Faux Larimar Cabochons
Vintage Gold Pin Brooch and Clip on Earrings Set, Faux Larimar Cabochons

Vintage Gold Pin Brooch and Clip on Earrings Set, Faux Larimar Cabochons

Located in Milford, DE

centerpiece faux larimar cabochons. Includes a single pin brooch and a pair of clip-on earrings. Gold-tone

Category

20th Century Retro Brooches

Materials

Crystal

Antique Victorian Pearl Diamond Yellow Gold Insect Pin Brooch
Antique Victorian Pearl Diamond Yellow Gold Insect Pin Brooch

Antique Victorian Pearl Diamond Yellow Gold Insect Pin Brooch

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A fine and impressive antique Victorian pearl and 0.17 carat diamond insect pin brooch in 18 karat

Category

Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 18kt yellow gold horse head pin brooch.
Victorian 18kt yellow gold horse head pin brooch.

Victorian 18kt yellow gold horse head pin brooch.

Located in Braintree, GB

Victorian 18kt yellow gold horse head pin brooch. The pin features a finely sculpted horse head

Category

Antique 1890s Victorian Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

9K Yellow Gold and Diamond Lion Head Pin/Brooch #19975
9K Yellow Gold and Diamond Lion Head Pin/Brooch #19975

9K Yellow Gold and Diamond Lion Head Pin/Brooch #19975

Located in Washington Depot, CT

9K Yellow Gold and Diamond Lion Head Pin/Brooch This elegant lion's head pin features one round

Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bucherer Sterling Silver Enamel Guilloche Pin Brooch and Watch Holder, Swiss
Bucherer Sterling Silver Enamel Guilloche Pin Brooch and Watch Holder, Swiss

Bucherer Sterling Silver Enamel Guilloche Pin Brooch and Watch Holder, Swiss

By Bucherer

Located in New York, NY

A Swiss sterling silver and enamel Guilloche pin brooch watch holder by Bucherer, circa early-20th

Category

Early 20th Century Swiss Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Tara Golden Scarab Cabochon Cluster Clip in Earrings and Pin Brooch
Tara Golden Scarab Cabochon Cluster Clip in Earrings and Pin Brooch

Tara Golden Scarab Cabochon Cluster Clip in Earrings and Pin Brooch

By Delizza & Elster

Located in Milford, DE

A colorful pin brooch and clip-on earring set by Tara, a mid-1900s costume jewelry designer. Each

Category

20th Century Retro Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Antique Ladies Platinum 14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Stick Pin Brooch
Antique Ladies Platinum 14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Stick Pin Brooch

Antique Ladies Platinum 14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Stick Pin Brooch

Located in Mount Kisco, NY

platinum with a black enamel rim is the height of classic sophistication. The pin brooch measures 2-1/2

Category

Early 20th Century American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Casa Prieto Mexico Sterling Silver Peacock Bird Pin/Brooch #24718
Casa Prieto Mexico Sterling Silver Peacock Bird Pin/Brooch #24718

Casa Prieto Mexico Sterling Silver Peacock Bird Pin/Brooch #24718

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Casa Prieto Mexico Sterling Silver Peacock Bird Pin/Brooch Casa Prieto was a well known mid

Category

20th Century Mexican Brooches

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Tiffany & Co. 18K Yellow Gold Sea Urchin Pin/Brooch #24504
Tiffany & Co. 18K Yellow Gold Sea Urchin Pin/Brooch #24504

Tiffany & Co. 18K Yellow Gold Sea Urchin Pin/Brooch #24504

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Tiffany & Co. 18K Yellow Gold Sea Urchin Pin/Brooch- This striking Tiffany brooch is sculpted

Category

20th Century Contemporary Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Vintage Estate Art Deco Diamond Platinum Large Pin Brooch
Antique Vintage Estate Art Deco Diamond Platinum Large Pin Brooch

Antique Vintage Estate Art Deco Diamond Platinum Large Pin Brooch

Located in Southampton, PA

Platinum Antique Vintage Estate Diamond Large Pin Brooch. A magnificent Vintage Estate Art Deco

Category

Antique Early 1800s American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Large Butterfly Yellow Gold Pin Brooch
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Large Butterfly Yellow Gold Pin Brooch

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Large Butterfly Yellow Gold Pin Brooch

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Southampton, PA

18k Yellow Gold Large Butterfly Diamond Pin Brooch by Van Cleef & Arpels. With 15 round brilliant

Category

20th Century French Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Herbert Rosenthal 18K Yellow Gold Diamond and Sapphire Bee Pin Brooch
Vintage Herbert Rosenthal 18K Yellow Gold Diamond and Sapphire Bee Pin Brooch

Vintage Herbert Rosenthal 18K Yellow Gold Diamond and Sapphire Bee Pin Brooch

By Herbert Rosenthal

Located in Great Neck, NY

Beautiful Vintage Herbert Rosenthal 18K Yellow Gold Diamond and Sapphire Bee Pin Brooch. This

Category

Vintage 1970s Retro Brooches

Materials

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

Vintage Herbert Rosenthal 18K Yellow Gold Diamond and Pearl Bee Pin Brooch
Vintage Herbert Rosenthal 18K Yellow Gold Diamond and Pearl Bee Pin Brooch

Vintage Herbert Rosenthal 18K Yellow Gold Diamond and Pearl Bee Pin Brooch

By Herbert Rosenthal

Located in Great Neck, NY

Beautiful Vintage Herbert Rosenthal 18K Yellow Gold Diamond and Pearl Bee Pin Brooch. This

Category

Vintage 1970s Retro Brooches

Materials

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

Vintage Herbert Rosenthal 18K Yellow Gold Diamond and Ruby Bee Pin Brooch
Vintage Herbert Rosenthal 18K Yellow Gold Diamond and Ruby Bee Pin Brooch

Vintage Herbert Rosenthal 18K Yellow Gold Diamond and Ruby Bee Pin Brooch

By Herbert Rosenthal

Located in Great Neck, NY

Beautiful Vintage Herbert Rosenthal 18K Yellow Gold Diamond and Ruby Bee Pin Brooch. This beautiful

Category

Vintage 1970s Retro Brooches

Materials

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

Art Deco 13.36ct Diamond Double Pin Brooches, c.1920s
Art Deco 13.36ct Diamond Double Pin Brooches, c.1920s

Art Deco 13.36ct Diamond Double Pin Brooches, c.1920s

Located in London, GB

An extraordinary example of Art Deco craftsmanship, this remarkable double pin brooch is a

Category

Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Mikimoto Estate Pin Brooch Sterling Silver 7.47 Gr 5.50 mm
Mikimoto Estate Pin Brooch Sterling Silver 7.47 Gr 5.50 mm

Mikimoto Estate Pin Brooch Sterling Silver 7.47 Gr 5.50 mm

By Mikimoto

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mikimoto Estate Pin Brooch Sterling Silver 7.47 Gr 5.50 mm M164 This elegant Authentic Mikimoto

Category

1990s American Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Sterling Silver

Rare Piel Frères Paris France Peacock Eye Pin Brooch
Rare Piel Frères Paris France Peacock Eye Pin Brooch

Rare Piel Frères Paris France Peacock Eye Pin Brooch

By Piel Frères

Located in Monroe Township, NJ

Large Antique Art nouveau Peacock eye Pin /brooch attributed to Piel Frères in Paris, France . Pin

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Base Metal

Set of 2 Vintage Sterling Silver Cameo Pins/Brooches #16082
Set of 2 Vintage Sterling Silver Cameo Pins/Brooches #16082

Set of 2 Vintage Sterling Silver Cameo Pins/Brooches #16082

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Set of 2 Vintage Sterling Silver Cameo Pins/Brooches Two beautifully detailed cameo pins. The

Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian 6.66 Carat Quartz and Agate Yellow Gold Pin Brooch
Antique Victorian 6.66 Carat Quartz and Agate Yellow Gold Pin Brooch

Antique Victorian 6.66 Carat Quartz and Agate Yellow Gold Pin Brooch

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

, 9 karat gold pin brooch; part of our diverse Victorian jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This

Category

Antique 1880s Unknown Brooches

Materials

Agate, Quartz, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco 13.36ct Diamond Double Pin Brooches, c.1920s
Art Deco 13.36ct Diamond Double Pin Brooches, c.1920s

Art Deco 13.36ct Diamond Double Pin Brooches, c.1920s

Located in London, GB

An extraordinary example of Art Deco craftsmanship, this remarkable double pin brooch is a

Category

Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

14 Karat White Gold and Seed Pearl Circle Pin/Brooch #21402
14 Karat White Gold and Seed Pearl Circle Pin/Brooch #21402

14 Karat White Gold and Seed Pearl Circle Pin/Brooch #21402

Located in Washington Depot, CT

14 Karat White Gold and Seed Pearl Circle Pin/Brooch This timeless brooch features 38 seed pearls

Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Moonstone, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

18k Yellow Gold Herbert Rosenthal Ruby Eyes Small Bee Pin/Brooch
18k Yellow Gold Herbert Rosenthal Ruby Eyes Small Bee Pin/Brooch

18k Yellow Gold Herbert Rosenthal Ruby Eyes Small Bee Pin/Brooch

By Herbert Rosenthal

Located in Lexington, KY

Rosenthal Ruby Eyes Large Bee Pin/Brooch  18k yellow gold .05 carat ruby(each) Herbert Rosenthal Stamped

Category

Vintage 1960s Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Estate 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby and Jade Wasp Pin Brooch
Vintage Estate 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby and Jade Wasp Pin Brooch

Vintage Estate 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby and Jade Wasp Pin Brooch

Located in Great Neck, NY

Beautiful Vintage Estate 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby and Jade Wasp Pin Brooch. This gorgeous

Category

Vintage 1970s Retro Brooches

Materials

Jade, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14 Karat Gold Openwork Bow Pin Brooch
Vintage 14 Karat Gold Openwork Bow Pin Brooch

Vintage 14 Karat Gold Openwork Bow Pin Brooch

Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.

This is a vintage openwork bow pin brooch crafted in 14K gold. Pin is 9K gold. Circa 1980. Signed

Category

20th Century Retro Brooches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, 9k Gold

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Pin Brooches For Sale on 1stDibs

Browse a vast assortment of pin brooches for sale on 1stDibs. All of the items for sale were constructed with extraordinary care, often using gold, 18k gold and yellow gold. Find a collection of 11936 vintage versions or 1804 modern creations for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Our collection, which features older pieces for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century, has proven very popular over the years. There are many different pieces in our collection of pin brooches to choose from, but Art Deco and Victorian pin brooches are of considerable interest. Tiffany & Co., Chanel and Cartier each produced beautiful examples of these items that are worth considering. Lovers of these pieces agree that it’s a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 4371 diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. There are many round cut, mixed cut and brilliant cut pin brooches for sale. Most of our pin brooches for sale are for women, but there are 5064 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much are Pin Brooches?

Prices for pin brooches can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $29 and can go as high as $225,000, while pin brooches, on average, fetch $1,703.

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.

Questions About Pin Brooches
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024
    Yes, 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    Brooch 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Brooch 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    The 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.