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"Rainbow Pin, " Serigraph Pin on Plexiglas signed by Joesph Rozman
By Joseph Rozman
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Rainbow Pin" is an original serigraph on plexiglas turned into a pin by Joe Rozman. The artist
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1970s Pop Art Pin on Vintage

Materials

Plexiglass, Screen

Granulated Yellow Gold Pin on Hand-Made Chain in Hellenistic Style
Located in New York, NY
22kt Yellow Gold Pin with mounts to convert to a Necklace. Suspended from an 18kt Hand made Yellow
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1950s Greek Pin on Vintage

Materials

18k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bulgari Peridot Ruby 18 Karat Yellow Gold Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in Napoli, Italy
Iconic Bulgari design for these Bold clip on/pin earrings, designed and made in Italy in solid 18k
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Late 20th Century Pin on Vintage

Materials

Peridot, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Denmark Sterling Silver Modernist Flower Pin & Clip-On Earrings Set #5853
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage sterling silver modernist design flower pin and earrings set with black enamel centers
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20th Century Modern Pin on Vintage

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Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Signed Trifari Vintage Rhinestone Set of Floral Clip on Earrings & Pin
By Trifari
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Pin and Earrings Set. This captivating ensemble exudes sophistication and grace, showcasing the
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20th Century American Art Deco Pin on Vintage

Rubies Diamonds 18K Yellow Gold Earrings, 1970
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
a pin on the back which is retractable so the earring can be just a clip-on. Please take a look at
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1970s Pin on Vintage

Napier Collection Jet Crystal Pin, Bracelet, Clip on Earrings Set in Gold
By Napier
Located in Milford, DE
A stylish demi parure, featuring jet-crystal encrusted bracelet, pin brooch, and clip on earrings
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Mid-20th Century Pin on Vintage

Materials

Crystal

Weiss Floral Pin Brooch and Clip On Earrings, Turquoise and Emerald Crystals
By Weiss
Located in Milford, DE
Vintage Weiss brooch and clip on earrings. A floral-themed collection, featuring a dazzling display of turquoise cabochons and amethyst crystals prong-set in a brass tone setting. B...
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20th Century American Retro Pin on Vintage

Materials

Crystal

Torino Gold Floral Clip On Earrings and Pin Brooch, Retro Costume Jewelry Set
Located in Milford, DE
A pair of retro clips and a pin by Torino, featuring exquisite floral motifs in gold. Gold-plated
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20th Century Retro Pin on Vintage

Materials

Gold Plate, Yellow Gold

Sphinx Golden Siam Red Aurora Borealis Crystal Pin Brooch and Clip on Earrings
By sphinx
Located in Milford, DE
A matching pin and pair of clip on earrings by Sphinx, featuring siam-red aurora borealis crystals
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20th Century British Retro Pin on Vintage

Materials

Crystal, Gold Plate

Marquise and Round Crystal Cluster Clip on Earrings and Pin in Silver, Vintage
Located in Milford, DE
A stylish pair of vintage earrings and a round wreath pin, featuring round and marquise-cut clear
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Mid-20th Century Pin on Vintage

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Crystal

Modernist Silver Brooch Pin and Earrings
Located in Montreal, QC
Modernist silver brooch modeled as knotted twigs enhanced with gilt shading, and matching clip-on earrings. Etched signature. Chic, Classic and Timeless!
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Late 20th Century Modernist Pin on Vintage

Materials

Silver

Modernist Silver Brooch Pin and Earrings
Modernist Silver Brooch Pin and Earrings
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W 1 in D 0.63 in L 2 in
Miriam Haskell Egyptian Revival Stick Pin & Earrings ca 1970
By Miriam Haskell
Located in University City, MO
Miriam Haskell Egyptian revival stick pin & earrings ca 1970 The unique stick pin is designed with
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1970s American Egyptian Revival Pin on Vintage

Guy Laroche deep navy & gold earrings & tack-pin set
By Guy Laroche
Located in New York, NY
Guy Laroche gilded yellow gold clip-on earrings with matching tack pin are centered with
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1980s French Pin on Vintage

Hattie Carnegie Vintage Enamel Rhinestone Glass Pin Or Pendant & Earrings Set
By Hattie Carnegie
Located in North Miami, FL
This vintage set of signed Hattie Carnegie enamel clip on earrings and small pin and or pendant is
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1950s American Byzantine Pin on Vintage

Materials

Enamel

Vintage Austrian Crystal Topaz & Gold Tone Ear Clips & Brooch/Pin, circa 1950s
Located in Chatham, CA
Mid Century Austrian crystal topaz and aquamarine ear clips and brooch/pin in gold tone frames
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Modern Pin on Vintage

William Spratling Conch Shell Earrings Pin Brooch Set 980 Silver Vintage Taxco
By William Spratling
Located in North Attleboro, MA
books on William Spratling's works. She featured the pin in her book "Spratling Silver: A Field Guide
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1940s Mexican Modernist Pin on Vintage

Materials

Silver

Sterling Silver 1940s Enamel Coat Clip Pin- Brooch with Earrings Antique
Located in Wallkill, NY
Vintage set from the 1940's Featuring deep blue Enamel over sterling silver with Rhinestones. Hallmarked on the back sterling Pat Pend. Measuring 1.85" x 1.65" on the Coat Clip / Bro...
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1940s American Regency Pin on Vintage

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Signed Kramer Vintage Champagne Sunflower Brooch Clip-on Earring Set
By Kramer
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Pin Diameter: 1.98″ Rearring Length: 1.10″ Bin Code: E5 / P10 Elevate your style with the
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20th Century American Art Deco Pin on Vintage

Classic 18 Karat Yellow Gold Citrine Diamonds Clip-on Earrings
Located in Rome, IT
. Diamonds: 0.64 carats Citrine: 98.41 carats Weight: 46.10 gr. Length: 3.20 cm. Pin and clip
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1990s Italian Modern Pin on Vintage

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Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Cartier Earrings 18k Gold Clip-On Estate Jewelry
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
intricate texture. Two layers of the gold “pins” and “buttons” are sitting on different levels. There is a
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1960s American Pin on Vintage

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Cartier Earrings 18k Gold Clip-On Estate Jewelry
Vintage Cartier Earrings 18k Gold Clip-On Estate Jewelry
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H 0.88 in W 0.75 in D 0.63 in
Art Nouveau White Diamond Turquoise Ruby Yellow Gold Clip-On Flowers Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
. These Earrings are also available in different shape, stones and dimensions. All our Earrings have pins
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Pin on Vintage

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Diamond, White Diamond, Turquoise, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Style Handcrafted White Diamond Emerald Yellow Gold Clip-on Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
our Earrings have pins for pierced ears but we can change the closure and make any of our Earrings
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Pin on Vintage

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Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Sterling...

Art Nouveau White Diamond Turquoise Yellow Gold Dangle Clip-On Flowers Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
, Mediterranean (Sardinia, Italy) Red Coral, Pink Coral, White Coral. All our Earrings have pins for pierced ears
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Pin on Vintage

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Diamond, White Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Style White Diamond Tanzanite Emerald Yellow Gold Clip-On Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
their matching Necklace Pendant. All our Earrings have pins for pierced ears but we can change the
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Pin on Vintage

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Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Tanzanite, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Art Nouveau White Diamond Turquoise Ruby Yellow Gold Clip-On Flowers Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
. These Earrings are also available in different shape, stones and dimensions. All our Earrings have pins
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Pin on Vintage

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Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau White Diamond Blue Sapphire Aquamarine White Gold Clip-On Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
. These Earrings have also 4.00 Carats of Oval Cut Aquamarines. All our Earrings have pins for pierced
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Pin on Vintage

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Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, W...

Art Nouveau Style White Diamond Pear Cut Emerald Yellow Gold Clip-On Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Earrings have pins for pierced ears but we can change the closure and make any of our Earrings suitable
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Pin on Vintage

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Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold,...

Australian Pearl 0.50 Carat White Diamond Onyx Yellow Gold Clip-On Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Earrings have also Onyx and 44.00 Carats of Australian Pearls. All our Earrings have pins for pierced ears
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Mid-20th Century Italian Renaissance Pin on Vintage

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White Diamond, Onyx, South Sea Pearl, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Diamond, 14k...

Art Deco Style White Diamond Emerald Handcut Onyx Yellow Gold Clip-On Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
have pins for pierced ears but we can change the closure and make any of our Earrings suitable even for
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Pin on Vintage

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Style White Diamond Emerald Handcut Onyx Yellow Gold Clip-On Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
have pins for pierced ears but we can change the closure and make any of our Earrings suitable even for
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Pin on Vintage

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Style White Diamond Emerald Handcut Onyx Yellow Gold Clip-On Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
have pins for pierced ears but we can change the closure and make any of our Earrings suitable even for
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Pin on Vintage

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Style Emerald White Diamond Handcut Onyx Yellow Gold Clip-On Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
have pins for pierced ears but we can change the closure and make any of our Earrings suitable even for
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Pin on Vintage

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Style White Diamond Handcut Onyx Emerald Yellow Gold Clip-On Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
have pins for pierced ears but we can change the closure and make any of our Earrings suitable even for
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Pin on Vintage

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Emerald, Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco White Rose Cut Diamond Emerald Yellow Gold Dangle Clip-On Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
White Rose Cut Diamonds. These Earrings have 0.28 Carat of Emeralds. All our Earrings have pins for
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Pin on Vintage

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Emerald, Diamond, White Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

1.40 Carat White Rose Cut Diamond Enamel Yellow Gold Clip-On Flowers Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
White Rose Cut Diamonds. These Earrings have also Black Enamel. All our Earrings have pins for pierced
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Pin on Vintage

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Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 9k Gold, Sterling Silver

Art Deco Style White Diamond Yellow Sapphire Lapis Yellow Gold Clip-On Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Earrings have also Lapis Lazuli. All our Earrings have pins for pierced ears but we can change the closure
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Pin on Vintage

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 14k Gol...

Art Deco Style White Rose Cut Diamond Emerald Yellow Gold Clip-On Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Earrings are available also with Blue Sapphires or Rubies. All our Earrings have pins for pierced ears but
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Pin on Vintage

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Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

Art Deco Style White Rose Cut Diamond Ruby Yellow Gold Clip-On Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Earrings are available also with Blue Sapphires or Emeralds. All our Earrings have pins for pierced ears
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Pin on Vintage

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White Diamond, Ruby, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

Art Deco Style White Rose Cut Diamond Emerald Yellow Gold Clip-On Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Earrings are available also with Blue Sapphires or Rubies. All our Earrings have pins for pierced ears but
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Pin on Vintage

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

Modern 0.60 Carat White Diamond Fumé Quartz Citrine White Gold Clip-On Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Earrings have Fumé Quartz and Citrine. All our Earrings have pins for pierced ears but we can change the
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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Pin on Vintage

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Diamond, White Diamond, Citrine, Quartz, 9k Gold

Art Deco Style White Rose Cut Diamond Ruby Yellow Gold Clip-On Dangle Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Earrings are available also with Blue Sapphires or Emeralds. All our Earrings have pins for pierced ears
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Pin on Vintage

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Ruby, Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

Art Deco Style 1.20 Carat White Rose Cut Diamond Yellow Gold Clip-On Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
of White Rose Cut Diamonds. All our Earrings have pins for pierced ears but we can change the
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Pin on Vintage

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Diamond, White Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

1970s Finnish Aarikka Jewelry Wooden Bead Pin Brooch
By Kaija Aarikka
Located in Copenhagen, DK
wooden beads set in two circles with additional hanging beads attached. Brass pin on the back. Beautiful
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Pin on Vintage

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Brass, Metal

Gianni Versace black paisley printed silk safety-pin jacket, ss 1994
By Gianni Versace
Located in London, GB
Gianni Versace black paisley printed silk blazer jacket with two gold safety-pin front closures and
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1990s Italian Pin on Vintage

Vintage Erlin Sterling Silver Green Peridot Gemstone Modernist Brooch Pin
Located in Sausalito, CA
” tall. Weight: 9.8 grams. Markings: Erlin. Condition: Very good condition. The stick pin on the back is
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1950s Contemporary Pin on Vintage

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Peridot, Sterling Silver

Lalaounis 18k yellow gold and diamond geometric dangly earrings
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in London, GB
diamonds. They are originally clip-on but a pin can easily be added for extra safety. Although chunky in
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1980s Greek Contemporary Pin on Vintage

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gilberto Cassola White Gold South Sea Pearls Diamonds Earrings
By Gilberto Cassola
Located in Valenza, AL
weight of 5.16 ct. 18Kt gold g 13.60 Pin and Clip clousure. Handmade in Our Atelier in Valenza (AL) This
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1980s Italian Modern Pin on Vintage

Materials

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

Gilberto Cassola White Gold South Sea Pearls Diamonds Earrings
Gilberto Cassola White Gold South Sea Pearls Diamonds Earrings
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H 1.15 in W 0.91 in L 1.23 in
Art Deco Style Mediterranean Red Coral White Diamond Onyx Yellow Gold Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
, Italy) Coral. These Earrings have also 12.00 Carats of Handcut Onyx. All our Earrings have pins for
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Pin on Vintage

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Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Style White Diamond Blue Sapphire Pink Coral White Gold Dangle Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
have Pink Coral. All our Earrings have pins for pierced ears but we can change the closure and make
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Pin on Vintage

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Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White ...

Modernist Abstract Lapis Ring Pendant Earrings Set, 14 Karat Gold, circa 1970
Located in Austin, TX
gold. Pendant has large hidden loop in back for use on a chain, as well as a pin for wearing as a
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Late 20th Century Unknown Modernist Pin on Vintage

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Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Style Mediterranean Red Coral White Diamond Onyx White Gold Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Onyx. All our Earrings have pins for pierced ears but we can change the closure and make any of our
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Pin on Vintage

Materials

Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Style Mediterranean Red Coral White Diamond Onyx Yellow Gold Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
(Sardinia, Italy) Coral. These Earrings have also Onyx. All our Earrings have pins for pierced ears but we
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Pin on Vintage

Materials

Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Style Mediterranean Red Coral White Diamond Onyx Yellow Gold Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
, Italy) Coral. These Earrings have also 13.50 Carats of Handcut Onyx. All our Earrings have pins for
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Pin on Vintage

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Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Style White Brilliant Cut Diamond Blue Sapphire White Gold Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Certificate for the Sapphires. All our Earrings have pins for pierced ears but we can change the closure and
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Pin on Vintage

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Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Brooch & Earrings Demi Parure - Faux Topaz & Rhinestones - Circa 1950's
Located in Chatham, CA
brooch pin/closure is detached and may need soldering (as photographed - still wearable) - tarnishing and
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Mid-20th Century Modern Pin on Vintage

Art Nouveau White Diamond Ruby Mother of Pearl Yellow Gold Flowers Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
. These Earrings are also available in different shape, stones and dimensions. All our Earrings have pins
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Pin on Vintage

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Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

21.12 Carat Aquamarine 5.86 Carat Diamond Earrings
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
reverse with a hinged clip on fastening, however a pin may be added for additional security if so desired
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1980s Unknown Pin on Vintage

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Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold

Art Deco Style Handcrafted White Diamond Blue Sapphire Yellow Gold Drop Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
our Earrings have pins for pierced ears but we can change the closure and make any of our Earrings
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Pin on Vintage

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Sterling...

1980 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamonds South Sea Pearls Earrings
Located in Rome, IT
. Weight gr. 26.50 Diameter cm. 2.70 Pin and clip.
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1980s Italian Modern Pin on Vintage

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Pin On Vintage For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact pin on vintage you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold, this item was constructed with great care. If you’re looking for a pin on vintage from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 20th Century. Finding an appealing pin on vintage — no matter the origin — is easy, but Tiffany & Co., Stanley Hagler and Boucheron each produced a popular version that is worth a look. While most can agree that any pin on vintage from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a Diamond version from the 20 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes mixed cut and oval cut alternatives. Finding a pin on vintage for sale for women should be easy, but there are 29 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Pin On Vintage?

The price for a pin on vintage starts at $200 and tops out at $29,000 with these brooches, on average, selling for $1,075.
Questions About Pin on Vintage
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To wear a vintage tie pin, position the pin between the third and fourth buttons of your shirt. Then, slip the pin through both layers of the tie. Finally, secure the backing. Find a range of vintage tie pins 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 ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    It's not uncommon for people to wear jewelry that represents their loved ones. Wearing a mourning pin shows an emotional connection with someone who has passed away and can help you grieve in a way that feels appropriate and respectful.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    Twist pin is a corkscrew shaped pin that can be used for a variety of household purposes such as to keep slipcovers and arm covers in place, secure mattresses and attaching sheets and blankets to the mattress. On 1stDibs, find a variety of vintage and antique twist pins.
  • 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 ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    A circle pin is a classic piece of jewelry that was popular in the 1950’s and 60’s, often fashioned to a cardigan or blouse. Circle pins were known to have different meanings depending on where they were worn and the style of the pin. Some pin styles and placements conveyed one’s undying love for another. Shop circle pins on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A flower pin is a decorative piece of ornament that is usually worn on a suit. It is positioned on the left lapel. A flower pin is attached to the garment either by sliding it into a slot on the lapel or with a metal wire secured to the back of the pin. Shop for a range of antique and vintage flower pins on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A hat pin is a pin that can be used to secure your hat to your head. It is usually done so through the hair. They are often 6 to 8 inches long and have a decorative head.
  • 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Fancy pins can also be called lapel pins or enamel pins. The metal is molded in an ornate design, and soft enamel is added, sometimes by hand, to create the desired look. You’ll find a variety of lapel pins and enamel pins from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Juggling pins are called clubs by jugglers themselves, and can be called pins or batons by the layman. Juggling dates back to nearly 2000 BC, with evidence of forms of juggling being found in Egypt, the Pacific Islands and even in the Aztec Empire-era in Mexico. Find an assortment of clubs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A tie pin can go by various names including tie clip, tie slide, tie bar, or tie clasp. No matter what you call it, the purpose is the same—it attaches the tie to the shirt front, preventing it from moving around and keeping the wearer’s look sleek and smooth. Shop a collection of vintage and new tie pins from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The original safety pin dress was a Versace creation famously worn by actress Elizabeth Hurley in 1994. Since then, Versace has made many other designs featuring safety pins. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Versace safety pin clothing from some of the world’s top boutiques.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    What a safety pin symbolizes is largely a matter of personal opinion. In recent years, the pin has come to symbolize support for the rights of marginalized people. Historically, people associated safety pins with babies and motherhood because of the pins used to hold cloth diapers in place. Shop a collection of safety pin jewelry 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Elizabeth Hurley’s famed 1994 safety pin dress, which the actress wore to the premiere of Four Weddings and a Funeral, was designed by Versace. The dress was made with revealing slits in the sides that were held together with oversized gold safety pins. On 1stDibs, shop vintage and contemporary Versace pieces from top sellers worldwide.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    In jewelry terms, a piece that is between 50 and 100 years old is considered vintage. Cloisonne jewelry is made by filling in tiny pockets or cloisons with ground glass, oxides and colorful enamels. This means that a piece of cloisonne jewelry that is 50-100 years old would be considered vintage. Shop a collection of vintage cloisonne from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The difference between vintage and antique is age. Vintage is typically defined as anything between 50 and 100 years old, while antique items are more than 100 years old. Vintage pewter would be any pewter that is between 50 and 100 years old. Shop a collection of vintage pewter from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    Vintage photography are the earliest prints that photographers could make from negatives. Yet even later copies from the same negative are considered original vintage prints. Find a collection of photography today on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Vintage etching is a term that refers to a specific type of print produced between 50 and 100 years ago. Printmakers produced etchings by carving images into a copper plate and then soaking it in an acid bath. Then, they applied ink to the plate and pressed it against paper or another material to create an image. On 1stDibs, find a collection of vintage etchings.