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Diamond, Ruby and Sapphire Rooster Pin in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Diamond, Ruby and Sapphire Rooster Pin in 18 Karat Yellow Gold

Diamond, Ruby and Sapphire Rooster Pin in 18 Karat Yellow Gold

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This exquisite gold rooster pin features a textured body, a comb and wing accented with glittering

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20th Century Unknown Brooches

Materials

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

Raymond Yard  Pair of Cocktail Lapel Brooches
Raymond Yard  Pair of Cocktail Lapel Brooches

Raymond Yard Pair of Cocktail Lapel Brooches

By Raymond C. Yard

Located in New York, NY

Ruby and Enamel Rooster Pin, Raymond Yard The rooster fashioned as a stylized cocktail waiter pavé

Category

Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

E. Wolfe Diamond Ruby Gold Rooster Brooch Pin
E. Wolfe Diamond Ruby Gold Rooster Brooch Pin

E. Wolfe Diamond Ruby Gold Rooster Brooch Pin

By E. Wolfe & Company

Located in New York, NY

E. Wolfe rooster brooch in 18k gold, adorned with rubies and approx. 0.22ctw in diamonds. Brooch

Category

20th Century German Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold

Antique Paste Glass Stone Rooster Hen Silver Pin Brooch
Antique Paste Glass Stone Rooster Hen Silver Pin Brooch

Antique Paste Glass Stone Rooster Hen Silver Pin Brooch

Located in Rotterdam, NL

granulation throughout. The pin at the back of the brooch is provided with a c-clasp closure. The Rooster is

Category

Antique Late 19th Century European Brooches

Materials

Silver

Yellow Gold Diamond & Ruby Enamel Work Textured Leaf Rooster Head Pin Brooch
Yellow Gold Diamond & Ruby Enamel Work Textured Leaf Rooster Head Pin Brooch

Yellow Gold Diamond & Ruby Enamel Work Textured Leaf Rooster Head Pin Brooch

Located in Montclair, NJ

Yellow Gold Pin & Silver Rooster & Red Enamel Work Weight: 10.50 Grams Overall Height: 26.2mm (1") (when

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21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel

John Galliano black twill evening dress with floral feather appliqués, fw 2005
John Galliano black twill evening dress with floral feather appliqués, fw 2005

John Galliano black twill evening dress with floral feather appliqués, fw 2005

By John Galliano

Located in London, GB

twill ▪ Silk flower stem shaped inserts ▪ Organza and tulle floral appliqués ▪ Detachable Rooster and

Category

Early 2000s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

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Ruby diamond gold platinum Rooster Pin
Ruby diamond gold platinum Rooster Pin

Ruby diamond gold platinum Rooster Pin

By Shreve, Crump & Low

Located in Chestnut Hill, MA

Platinum & 18kt yellow gold vintage rooster pin consisting of approximately 3.20 carats total

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

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

Heidi Daus Uptown Spanish Rooster Crystal Accented Pin Brooch
Heidi Daus Uptown Spanish Rooster Crystal Accented Pin Brooch

Heidi Daus Uptown Spanish Rooster Crystal Accented Pin Brooch

By Heidi Daus

Located in Houston, TX

Celebrate the dawning of a new day with this sparkling rooster designed pin. This cute little

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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Brooches

BUCCELLATI Ruby & Yellow Gold Rooster Pin Brooch
BUCCELLATI Ruby & Yellow Gold Rooster Pin Brooch

BUCCELLATI Ruby & Yellow Gold Rooster Pin Brooch

By Buccellati

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Fun and lovely rooster pin created by Buccellati in Italy in the 1950s. Definitely a conversational

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Brooches

Circa 1910 Diamond & Enamel Rooster Pin
Circa 1910 Diamond & Enamel Rooster Pin

Circa 1910 Diamond & Enamel Rooster Pin

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

Silver pin set with 1.26 carats of single cut diamonds. Made circa 1910. A charming motif that is

Category

Vintage 1910s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Silver

Art Deco Porcelain Rooster Sterling Silver Brooch Pin C1930s
Art Deco Porcelain Rooster Sterling Silver Brooch Pin C1930s

Art Deco Porcelain Rooster Sterling Silver Brooch Pin C1930s

Located in Montreal, QC

A Delightful Art Deco 1930s Brooch centered by an enameled porcelain plaque featuring a Rooster

Category

Vintage 1930s American Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Garavelli 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Rooster Brooch/Pin #15008
Garavelli 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Rooster Brooch/Pin #15008

Garavelli 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Rooster Brooch/Pin #15008

By Garavelli

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Garavelli 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Rooster Brooch- This stunning brooch by Garavelli

Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

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

Vintage French 18 Karat White Gold Diamond and Ruby Rooster Jabot Pin
Vintage French 18 Karat White Gold Diamond and Ruby Rooster Jabot Pin

Vintage French 18 Karat White Gold Diamond and Ruby Rooster Jabot Pin

Located in Birmingham, AL

front of their shirts. This pin is made in 18K white gold and has two roosters set with rose cut

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Antique French Art Nouveau 18K Yellow Gold Plisson Et Hartz Stick Pin
Antique French Art Nouveau 18K Yellow Gold Plisson Et Hartz Stick Pin

Antique French Art Nouveau 18K Yellow Gold Plisson Et Hartz Stick Pin

By Plisson et Hartz

Located in Towson, MD

rooster design. The pin measures 3 inches long. The pin is stamped with France's Assay Offices eagle head

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Rooster Pin
Diamond Rooster Pin

Diamond Rooster Pin

Located in Coral Gables, FL

18 Karat Yellow and White Gold Rooster Pin Featuring 32 Round Diamonds Totaling Approximately 0.32

Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Itallian Retro Diamond Ruby Enamel 18k Gold Rooster Pin Brooch
Vintage Itallian Retro Diamond Ruby Enamel 18k Gold Rooster Pin Brooch

Vintage Itallian Retro Diamond Ruby Enamel 18k Gold Rooster Pin Brooch

Located in Miami, FL

This charming vintage retro pin displays a rooster animal crafted in solid 18K Yellow & White Gold

Category

Vintage 1960s European Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Enamel

Victorian Style Diamond Rooster Cock Pendant Pin
Victorian Style Diamond Rooster Cock Pendant Pin

Victorian Style Diamond Rooster Cock Pendant Pin

Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv

Diamond Rooster Cock Pendant Pin. This artistic item was created in England. Fully engraved with

Category

Mid-20th Century British Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond

Jeanne Large Crowing Rooster Figural Statement Pin Brooch
Jeanne Large Crowing Rooster Figural Statement Pin Brooch

Jeanne Large Crowing Rooster Figural Statement Pin Brooch

Located in Montreal, QC

Fabulous brooch featuring a stylized rooster, Faux Ruby eye and Faux Diamond comb and beard; Signed

Category

Vintage 1970s American Modernist Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

.20 Carat Diamond Rooster Brooch Pin, 18 Karat Gold
.20 Carat Diamond Rooster Brooch Pin, 18 Karat Gold

.20 Carat Diamond Rooster Brooch Pin, 18 Karat Gold

Located in Hicksville, NY

Features: Italian Made and hand made Made in 1970s This diamond rooster features a florentine pattern in

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Rooster Brooch  Natural Diamond Emerald Ruby  Sapphire Pin 14K Gold
Rooster Brooch  Natural Diamond Emerald Ruby  Sapphire Pin 14K Gold

Rooster Brooch Natural Diamond Emerald Ruby Sapphire Pin 14K Gold

By Estate Jewelry

Located in East Brunswick, NJ

Rooster Brooch Natural Diamond Emerald Ruby Sapphire Pin 14K Gold This stunning brooch / pin is

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1960s Rooster Diamond Ruby Sapphire 18 Karat Gold Bird Pin Brooch
1960s Rooster Diamond Ruby Sapphire 18 Karat Gold Bird Pin Brooch

1960s Rooster Diamond Ruby Sapphire 18 Karat Gold Bird Pin Brooch

Located in Miami, FL

This charming vintage retro pin displays a rooster chicken inspired design crafted in solid 18K

Category

Vintage 1960s Retro Brooches

Materials

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

Feather Rooster Pin
Feather Rooster Pin

Feather Rooster Pin

By Bill Cunningham

Located in New Hope, PA

This stunning rooster was worn as an ornament on a coat. Pinned on the front of the garment, the

Category

1950s American Corsages

Baroque Pink Pearl, Diamond and Ruby Rooster Pin
Baroque Pink Pearl, Diamond and Ruby Rooster Pin

Baroque Pink Pearl, Diamond and Ruby Rooster Pin

Located in Los Angeles, CA

18K WHITE GOLD, PINK BAROQUE PEARL, DIAMOND, ONYX AND RUBY ROOSTER BROOCH An adorable baroque

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, Cultured Pearl, White Gold

Vintage Collectible Trifari Jelly Belly Rooster Pin 1940's
Vintage Collectible Trifari Jelly Belly Rooster Pin 1940's

Vintage Collectible Trifari Jelly Belly Rooster Pin 1940's

By Trifari

Located in Austin, TX

Year: 1940 Hallmark: Trifari Sterling Pat Dimensions: H 2.36 in Materials: sterling silver, rhinestones, lucite

Category

Vintage 1940s Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Buccellati Gold Rooster Brooch Pin
Buccellati Gold Rooster Brooch Pin

Buccellati Gold Rooster Brooch Pin

By Buccellati

Located in Lambertville, NJ

18k yellow gold rooster pin, crafted by Buccellati. Brooch is 33mm x 35mm , weighs 11.5 grams

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Brooches

Materials

18k Gold

Victorian French Gold "Fighting Rooster" Stick Pin
Victorian French Gold "Fighting Rooster" Stick Pin

Victorian French Gold "Fighting Rooster" Stick Pin

Located in Boston, Lincolnshire

pin. Stick pin are beautiful and very detailed. Length 73mm. Rooster 20mm x 14mm. Weight 4.9gr

Category

Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

18k Gold

Whimsical Italian Multicolor Enamel Gold Rooster Brooch Pin
Whimsical Italian Multicolor Enamel Gold Rooster Brooch Pin

Whimsical Italian Multicolor Enamel Gold Rooster Brooch Pin

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Whimsical 18k yellow gold brooch, depicting a rooster, decorated with multicolor enamel. Crafted in

Category

20th Century Italian Brooches

Materials

18k Gold

Exquisite Large Pearl Diamond Gold Cat's Eye Rooster Brooch Pin
Exquisite Large Pearl Diamond Gold Cat's Eye Rooster Brooch Pin

Exquisite Large Pearl Diamond Gold Cat's Eye Rooster Brooch Pin

Located in Lambertville, NJ

An 18k yellow and white gold brooch set with cat eye cabochons, rubies, a 13.9mm pearl and approximately 0.50 HI/SI diamonds. The brooch measures 55mm x 59mm and weighs 44.7 grams.

Category

20th Century Unknown Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold

Tiffany & Co. Whimsical Diamond Gold Rooster Pin

Tiffany & Co. Whimsical Diamond Gold Rooster Pin

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Atlanta, GA

Tiffany creates this charming, playful character using great texture and detail. A real signature piece. 1 1/2 inches in size.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Buccellati Gold Rooster Brooch Pin
Buccellati Gold Rooster Brooch Pin

Buccellati Gold Rooster Brooch Pin

By Buccellati

Located in Lambertville, NJ

An 18k gold rooster brooch measuring 43mm x 32mm and weighing 12.7 grams. Marked: Buccellati 18K

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Brooches

Materials

18k Gold

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By Tiffany & Co.

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By Pierre Balmain Couture

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By Chaumet

Located in Miami, FL

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Vintage 1960s French Modernist Brooches

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Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

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By Fernand Léger

Located in Southampton, NY

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Rooster Pin For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate rooster pin for your needs in our varied inventory. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold. Find an antique version now, or shop for 21 vintage or 2 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. You’re likely to find the perfect rooster 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 21st Century. Finding an appealing rooster pin — no matter the origin — is easy, but Buccellati, E. Wolfe & Company and Tiffany & Co. each produced a popular version that is worth a look. A rooster pin of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring Diamond, from our inventory of 10, is particularly popular. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also single cut cut and rose cut cut versions available here, too. Most of our rooster pin for sale are for women, but there are 7 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Rooster Pin?

The price for a rooster pin starts at $108 and tops out at $10,000 with these brooches, on average, selling for $1,995.

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.