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Pearl and Diamond Brooch Pin
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Large pearl and diamond brooch in 18-karat white gold. Gracefully spread over the bee's wings are
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Vintage Brooch Pin Brooches and Pins

Materials

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

American Flag Pin Brooch
By Carelle
Located in New York, NY
American flag pin brooch Round-cut diamonds, sapphires, and rubies set on 18 karat white gold
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Late 20th Century Contemporary Vintage Brooch Pin Brooches and Pins

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Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage American Flag Pin Brooch
American Flag Pin Brooch
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W 1.19 in L 1.38 in
Unsigned KJL Sword Brooch Pin Vintage Red and Black & Stone Sword Brooch Pin
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Embark on a journey of bold sophistication with this Unsigned KJL Sword Brooch Pin. Vintage allure
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20th Century American Art Deco Vintage Brooch Pin Brooches and Pins

Diamond Platinum Brooch Pin
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Style: Platinum 6ctw Diamond Vintage Brooch Pin Material: Platinum Diamond Details: Approximately
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Late 20th Century Unknown Vintage Brooch Pin Brooches and Pins

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Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Vintage Diamond Platinum Brooch Pin
Diamond Platinum Brooch Pin
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H 0.65 in W 1.37 in L 2.25 in
Diamond Gold Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
18k white and yellow gold brooch, with approx. 4 carats in diamonds. Brooch measures 82mm x 33mm
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20th Century Vintage Brooch Pin Brooches and Pins

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Diamond Platinum Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
Platinum V shaped brooch, with round and baguette cut diamonds - approx. 6.00ctw in total. Brooch
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20th Century Vintage Brooch Pin Brooches and Pins

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Diamond, Platinum

Platinum and Diamond Bar Pin / Brooch
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage Platinum and Diamond Bar Pin / Brooch This sparkling bar pin features 17 round brilliant
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20th Century Vintage Brooch Pin Brooches and Pins

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Diamond, Platinum

Lapis, Aquamarine and Diamond Brooch Pin
Located in Brisbane, QLD
An exceptional diamond, aquamarine and lapis brooch pin set in a handmade silver setting. The piece
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20th Century American Vintage Brooch Pin Brooches and Pins

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Aquamarine, Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Silver

Vintage Lapis, Aquamarine and Diamond Brooch Pin
Lapis, Aquamarine and Diamond Brooch Pin
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W 1.19 in L 1.42 in
Diamond and Ruby Bow Brooch Pin
Located in Miami, FL
Delightful brooch pin crafted in 18 karat white gold featuring round brilliant cut diamonds
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1980s Unknown Modern Vintage Brooch Pin Brooches and Pins

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Yellow Gold Fly Pin Brooch
Located in Palm Desert, CA
outspread wings. The pin brooch measures 9.3mm tall including pin, 21.1mm from antenna to wings, 16.4mm wide
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1990s Retro Vintage Brooch Pin Brooches and Pins

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14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Fly Pin Brooch
Yellow Gold Fly Pin Brooch
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H 0.37 in W 0.65 in L 0.84 in
14 Karat Aquamarine Pin/Brooch
Located in Palm Desert, CA
14 Karat Two-Tone Aquamarine Pin/Brooch. This is a special piece full of detail in both white and
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1930s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Brooch Pin Brooches and Pins

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Aquamarine, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Aquamarine Pin/Brooch
14 Karat Aquamarine Pin/Brooch
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W 0.11 in L 2.1 in
Diamond Flower Platinum Brooch Pin
Located in Miami, FL
This charming antique brooch pin circa 1940s is crafted in solid platinum. A great item for someone
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Vintage Brooch Pin Brooches and Pins

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Diamond, Platinum

Diamond Flower Platinum Brooch Pin
Diamond Flower Platinum Brooch Pin
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W 2.2 in L 2.3 in
Diamond Enamel Gold Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
18k yellow gold brooch pin, featuring approx. 0.55ctw in diamonds. Painted with bright blue and
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20th Century Vintage Brooch Pin Brooches and Pins

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Diamond, Gold, Enamel

Enamel Butterfly Gold Pin Brooch
Located in Miami Beach, FL
enamel. The pin closure is a c - safety clasp. The brooch is 18k yellow gold. It is marked 18k Italy.
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Mid-20th Century Vintage Brooch Pin Brooches and Pins

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18k Gold

Enamel Butterfly Gold Pin Brooch
Enamel Butterfly Gold Pin Brooch
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H 0.25 in W 1 in L 1.37 in
800 Silver Chrysoprase Pin/Brooch
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 800 silver and chrysoprase pin/brooch. Large and ornately adorned pin with filigree and
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20th Century Vintage Brooch Pin Brooches and Pins

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Chrysophrase, Silver

800 Silver Chrysoprase Pin/Brooch
800 Silver Chrysoprase Pin/Brooch
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W 1.87 in L 2.25 in
Ruby Diamond Gold Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
18k gold brooch, with rubies and approx. 0.25ctw in diamonds. Brooch is 55mm x 40mm. Marked 18k 750
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20th Century Vintage Brooch Pin Brooches and Pins

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Diamond, Ruby, Gold

Gold Diamond Pearl Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
18k yelow gold brooch with 8mm pearls, each set with an approx. 0.03ct diamond in the center
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20th Century Vintage Brooch Pin Brooches and Pins

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Diamond, Pearl, Gold

Gold Diamond Pearl Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 14k gold brooch, with 3mm to 4.3mm pearls, and approx. 2.60ctw in diamonds. Brooch measures
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20th Century Vintage Brooch Pin Brooches and Pins

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Diamond, Pearl, Gold

Midcentury Diamond Platinum Pin Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A beautiful platinum brooch from the 1950’s featuring 6.00 carats of diamond, including round and
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20th Century Vintage Brooch Pin Brooches and Pins

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Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Midcentury Diamond Platinum Pin Brooch
Midcentury Diamond Platinum Pin Brooch
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W 1.4 in L 1.5 in
Retro Moonstone Flower Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
Classic Retro 14k gold circle brooch, depicting a flower, set with 4 moonstone cabochons and a blue
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20th Century Retro Vintage Brooch Pin Brooches and Pins

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Moonstone

Gold Acorn Ruby Pin Brooch
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Accent your dress or lapel with this pristine Italian brooch made of bright eighteen karat 18K
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Mid-20th Century Italian Vintage Brooch Pin Brooches and Pins

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Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Diamond Ruby Snake Pin Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Very compelling figural "serpent" brooch. Solid gauge 14K yellow gold and white gold. The head and
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1950s Unknown Vintage Brooch Pin Brooches and Pins

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Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold

 Diamond Ruby Snake Pin Brooch
 Diamond Ruby Snake Pin Brooch
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W 1.33 in L 1.66 in
Platinum Sapphire and Diamond Brooch / Pin #13328
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage Platinum Sapphire and Diamond Brooch/Pin- This elegant pin features one round sapphire
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20th Century Vintage Brooch Pin Brooches and Pins

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Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Retro Period, Gold and Aquamarine Brooch Pin
Located in Brisbane, QLD
A beautiful Retro period gold brooch set with an octagonal cut aquamarine. This pin is finely
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Mid-20th Century British Retro Vintage Brooch Pin Brooches and Pins

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Aquamarine, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Retro Period, Gold and Aquamarine Brooch Pin
Retro Period, Gold and Aquamarine Brooch Pin
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W 1.78 in L 1.68 in
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
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20th Century Vintage Brooch Pin Brooches and Pins

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Platinum

Platinum and Diamond Bar Pin or Brooch
Platinum and Diamond Bar Pin or Brooch
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W 0.71 in L 2.25 in
18k Gold Bird Brooch Pin - Vintage Animal Gold Brooch
Located in Magenta, IT
An 18 carat yellow gold brooch depicting a bird. Beautiful chiseled decorations all over the body
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Mid-20th Century European Vintage Brooch Pin Brooches and Pins

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18k Gold

18 Karat Flower Diamond Brooch Pin
Located in Palm Desert, CA
18 Karat Flower Diamond Brooch Pin. Superb eight-petal flower brooch pin with highly texturized
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1970s Unknown Retro Vintage Brooch Pin Brooches and Pins

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Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold

18 Karat Flower Diamond Brooch Pin
18 Karat Flower Diamond Brooch Pin
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H 0.18 in Dm 1.11 in
18 Karat Flower Pearl Brooch Pin
Located in Palm Desert, CA
18 Karat Yellow Gold Flower Pearl Brooch Pin. Lovely flower brooch pin with the center of each
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1970s Unknown Retro Vintage Brooch Pin Brooches and Pins

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Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Flower Pearl Brooch Pin
18 Karat Flower Pearl Brooch Pin
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W 1.04 in L 1.89 in
1950s Blue Enamel Flower Brooch Pin
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Beautiful 1950s Blue Enamel Flower Brooch Pin. See measurement and weight ( pictures attached)
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1950s Vintage Brooch Pin Brooches and Pins

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Enamel

Two-Tone Diamond Bee Brooch Pin
Located in Palm Desert, CA
18 Karat Two-Tone Diamond Bee Brooch Pin. Very pretty white and yellow gold with pave-set round
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1990s American Retro Vintage Brooch Pin Brooches and Pins

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Two-Tone Diamond Bee Brooch Pin
Two-Tone Diamond Bee Brooch Pin
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W 1.02 in D 0.45 in L 1.08 in
Diamond Ruby Sapphire Butterfly Brooch/Pin
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Diamond Ruby Sapphire Butterfly Brooch/Pin. Six round diamonds are bead-set on the body, two round
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1980s Unknown Retro Vintage Brooch Pin Brooches and Pins

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

Diamond Ruby Sapphire Butterfly Brooch/Pin
Diamond Ruby Sapphire Butterfly Brooch/Pin
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H 0.11 in W 0.11 in
14 Karat Three Leaf Brooch/Pin
Located in Palm Desert, CA
finish and a 14K stamp. The brooch/pin has a gold weight of 7.4 grams.
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1970s Unknown Retro Vintage Brooch Pin Brooches and Pins

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Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Three Leaf Brooch/Pin
14 Karat Three Leaf Brooch/Pin
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H 1.52 in W 1.1 in
Chanel Emerald Cabochon Kilt Pin Brooch
Located in Riverdale, NY
Coco Chanel synthesizes her love of rare tumbled precious stones, with the Kilt Pin (her visits to
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1950s French Vintage Brooch Pin Brooches and Pins

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Gilt Metal, Brass, Bronze

Chanel Emerald Cabochon Kilt Pin Brooch
Chanel Emerald Cabochon Kilt Pin Brooch
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W 1.25 in L 4 in
Vintage Silver Filigree and Coral Lapel Pin Brooch
Located in Rotterdam, NL
worn with your favorite dress or pinned to the lapel of your jacket. The brooch is in good condition
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Vintage Brooch Pin Brooches and Pins

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Coral, Silver

Miriam Haskell Pearl Stick Pin/Brooch
By Miriam Haskell
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a Miriam Haskell pearl stick pin/brooch. This is a gilt Russian gold metal flowers stick
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1940s American Baroque Vintage Brooch Pin Brooches and Pins

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Pearl, Gilt Metal

Miriam Haskell Pearl Stick Pin/Brooch
Miriam Haskell Pearl Stick Pin/Brooch
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H 3.5 in W 1.125 in D 0.75 in
Sterling Silver Belt Buckle Pin / Brooch
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage sterling silver belt buckle pin/brooch. Beautiful etched lines and floral design, this pin
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20th Century Vintage Brooch Pin Brooches and Pins

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Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Belt Buckle Pin / Brooch
Sterling Silver Belt Buckle Pin / Brooch
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W 1.5 in L 2.75 in
DAUM Vintage Butterfly Lapel Pin Brooch
By Daum
Located in Nice, FR
DAUM vintage lapel pin brooch featuring a yellow crystal paste butterfly. Engraved DAUM France
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20th Century French Vintage Brooch Pin Brooches and Pins

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Gilt Metal

DAUM Vintage Butterfly Lapel Pin Brooch
DAUM Vintage Butterfly Lapel Pin Brooch
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W 2.17 in L 2.56 in
14K Gold, Diamond And Ruby Bulldog Pin/Brooch
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a 14K Yellow Gold, Diamond and Ruby Bulldog Pin/Brooch. It depicts a standing up Bulldog
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20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Brooch Pin Brooches and Pins

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Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Gold And Platinum Diamond Dog Pin Brooch
Located in New York, NY
An 18K yellow gold pin brooch with a platinum dog figure garnished with diamonds. The eye of the
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20th Century Unknown Vintage Brooch Pin Brooches and Pins

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Ruby, Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold

Ruby Diamond Gold Leaf Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
Large leaf motif 18k gold brooch, set with rubies and approx. 0.40ctw in diamonds. Brooch is 83mm
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20th Century Vintage Brooch Pin Brooches and Pins

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Diamond, Ruby, Gold

Diamond Gold Enamel Bird Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
18k gold bird brooch, decorated with enamel and approx. 0.86ctw in diamonds. Brooch measures 72mm x
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20th Century Vintage Brooch Pin Brooches and Pins

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Diamond, Gold, Enamel

Diamond Two Tone Gold Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
18k white and yellow gold brooch, decorated with approx. 2.80ctw in diamonds. Brooch measures 3.25
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20th Century Vintage Brooch Pin Brooches and Pins

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Diamond, Gold

Diamond Ruby Gold Fish Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
14k white gold fish motif brooch, with vibrant rubies and approx. 1.20ctw in diamonds. Brooch
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20th Century Vintage Brooch Pin Brooches and Pins

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Diamond, Ruby, Gold

Diamond Ruby Shell Gold Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
18k yellow gold and shell top brooch, decorated with rubies and approx. 0.42ctw in diamonds. Brooch
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20th Century Vintage Brooch Pin Brooches and Pins

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Diamond, Ruby, Gold

Diamond Moonstone Gold Bow Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
14k gold bow brooch set with two 7mm moonstones, and approx. 1.60ctw in diamonds. Brooch measures
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20th Century Vintage Brooch Pin Brooches and Pins

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Diamond, Moonstone, Gold

Gold Diamond Ruby Feather Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
18k yellow gold feather brooch, set with rubies and approx. 0.08ctw in diamonds. Brooch is 56mm x
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20th Century Vintage Brooch Pin Brooches and Pins

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Diamond, Ruby, Gold

Gold Diamond Sapphire Feather Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
18k yellow gold feather brooch,set with blue sapphires and approx. 0.14ctw in diamonds. Brooch
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20th Century Vintage Brooch Pin Brooches and Pins

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Diamond, Sapphire, Gold

Emerald Diamond Gold Snake Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
18k yellow gold snake brooch, set with six oval (6.1 x 4.1mm to 7.1 x 5.4mm) and one emerald cut
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20th Century Vintage Brooch Pin Brooches and Pins

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Diamond, Emerald, Gold

Art Deco Gold Ruby And Sapphire Pin Brooch
Located in New York, NY
An elegant Art Deco yellow gold brooch decorated with a stylized image of a bird set with ruby and
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20th Century Unknown Art Deco Vintage Brooch Pin Brooches and Pins

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Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Gold

Art Deco Gold Ruby And Sapphire Pin Brooch
Art Deco Gold Ruby And Sapphire Pin Brooch
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H 0.625 in W 1.375 in
Cartier Platinum Diamond Silver Brooch Pin
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Antique Cartier platinum brooch with silver / gold center, adorned with rose cut and round
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20th Century French Vintage Brooch Pin Brooches and Pins

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Diamond, Platinum, Silver

Diamond Violin and Bow Gold Vintage Brooch Pin
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Diamond Violin and Bow Gold Brooch Pin. Hand set with Pave Diamonds, approx
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Late 20th Century Modernist Vintage Brooch Pin Brooches and Pins

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat White Gold and Diamond Brooch / Pin
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat White Gold and Diamond Brooch / Pin This elegant brooch features one round single
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20th Century Vintage Brooch Pin Brooches and Pins

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Diamond, White Gold

14 Karat White Gold and Diamond Brooch / Pin
14 Karat White Gold and Diamond Brooch / Pin
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W 0.12 in L 2.25 in
Diamond Ruby Gold Lizard Pin Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful 14k white gold pin features sparkling old mine cut diamonds weighing approximately
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20th Century Vintage Brooch Pin Brooches and Pins

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Ruby Gold Lizard Pin Brooch
Diamond Ruby Gold Lizard Pin Brooch
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W 0.7 in L 2.15 in
Gold Turquoise Ruby Rabbit Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
18K Y/gold turquoise and ruby pin, signed 237A1, measures 1 1/4 x 1 inch, weight 6.4 dwt
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20th Century Unknown Vintage Brooch Pin Brooches and Pins

Materials

Ruby, Turquoise, Gold

14 Karat Gold and Diamond Fern Brooch Pin
Located in Brisbane, QLD
A beautifully textured 14 karat gold 'fern' style brooch pin set with diamonds. The tapered and
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Vintage Brooch Pin Brooches and Pins

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

14 Karat Gold and Diamond Fern Brooch Pin
14 Karat Gold and Diamond Fern Brooch Pin
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W 1.48 in L 2.96 in
Vintage Turquoise Yellow Gold Pin Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A vintage 14k yellow gold and turquoise comma shaped brooch. Oval cabochon cut turquoise are
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1970s Vintage Brooch Pin Brooches and Pins

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Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Turquoise Yellow Gold Pin Brooch
Vintage Turquoise Yellow Gold Pin Brooch
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H 1.38 in W 2 in
Gold Diamond Emerald Ruby Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
18k yellow gold brooch, with emerald and ruby cabochon and approx. 0.40ctw in diamonds. Tested 18k
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20th Century Vintage Brooch Pin Brooches and Pins

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Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold

Lalaounis Greece Gold Swirl Brooch Pin
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in New York, NY
Greek 18k yellow gold double swirl brooch, crafted by Ilias Lalaounis. Marked: 750, Lalaounis mark
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20th Century Greek Vintage Brooch Pin Brooches and Pins

Materials

Gold

Gold Diamond Jade Dragonfly Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
18k gold dragonfly brooch with jade and diamonds approx. 0.40ctw. Measures - 51mm x 45mm, dragonfly
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20th Century Vintage Brooch Pin Brooches and Pins

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Gold

Modernist Sterling Silver Amber Pin Brooch
Located in Wallkill, NY
Large bezel set Amber set in sterling silver. Hallmarked on the pin back. Measuring 1.75" w x 1.25
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1970s Vintage Brooch Pin Brooches and Pins

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Amber, Sterling Silver

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Vintage Brooch Pin Brooches And Pins For Sale on 1stDibs

Find an expansive variety of vintage brooch pin brooches and pins available on 1stDibs. All of the items for sale were constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold. Our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and pieces in stock date back to the 20th Century while others were produced as recently as the 20th Century. There are many different pieces in our collection of vintage brooch pin brooches and pins to choose from, but Retro and Modern vintage brooch pin brooches and pins are of considerable interest. Many examples in our inventory of these items are appealing no matter their origins, but Tiffany & Co., Cartier and Van Cleef & Arpels produced popular versions that are worth a look. Lovers of these pieces agree that it’s a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 608 Diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. A selection of round cut, brilliant cut and mixed cut can be found today on these pages. Most of our vintage brooch pin brooches and pins for sale are for women, but there are 658 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much are Vintage Brooch Pin Brooches And Pins?

Prices for vintage brooch pin brooches and pins can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $50 and can go as high as $210,000, while vintage brooch pin brooches and pins, on average, fetch $1,480.

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 Vintage Brooch Pin Brooches and 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 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.