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Natural Diamond Pin Stick .50 Carat Platinum Vintage
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Natural Diamond Pin Stick .50 ct Platinum Vintage This gorgeous vintage pin is crafted in solid
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20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Scissors Brooch Pin 14K Pink Gold Hairstylist Hairdresser Vintage
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
This vintage pin / brooch is made in solid 14K Rose Gold (carefully tested and guaranteed). The
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20th Century Brooches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold

Vintage Brooch Pin 14k Gold Pearl Diamond Estate Jewelry
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
unique estate jewelry piece, this vintage gold pin is designed as an artichoke thistle flower. The
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Vintage 1950s Unknown Brooches

Materials

South Sea Pearl, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Dog Pin Gold Gemstones 14k Brooch Estate Jewelry
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
steps into the jewelry world, vintage brooches and pins have always been our favorite pieces. Wearing a
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Vintage 1980s Unknown Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Scissors with Iron Brooch Pin 14K Pink Gold Seamstress Vintage
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
This cool vintage pin / brooch is made in solid 14K Rose Gold (carefully tested and guaranteed
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20th Century Brooches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold

French Vintage Brooch 18k Gold Diamond Flower Pin Clip Estate Jewelry
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
diamonds (H-I color, VS clarity, total weight approximately 3.96 carats). The vintage pin measures 1 7/8” x
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Vintage 1950s French Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cartier Vintage Brooch 18k Gold Gems Enamel Pin Clip Estate Jewelry
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
emerald and orange quartz. This Cartier vintage pin is as sophisticated as it’s edgy. Being ageless as any
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Vintage 1950s Unknown Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Quartz, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

French Vintage Brooch Wild Rose Clip Pin 18k Gold Estate Jewelry
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
steps into the jewelry world, vintage brooches and pins have always been our favorite pieces. Wearing a
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Vintage 1960s French Brooches

Materials

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

Iconic Cartier Sapphire and Diamond Vintage Brooch Pin Estate Fine Jewelry
By Cartier
Located in Montreal, QC
and Diamond Floral Brooch Pin. Securely nestled, Hand set Center Yellow Sapphire 9.3x8.8x5.2mm approx
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Mid-20th Century French Modernist Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Vintage SIGNED BEN-AMUN Dangling Link Coin Brooch Pin Estate Jewelry
By Ben Amun
Located in Montreal, QC
SIGNED BEN-AMUN Coin Gold tone Brooch Pin; embossed decorative rectangular bar suspending 7
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Vintage 1960s American Modernist Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Rene Boivin 18k Gold Retro Double Clip Pin Brooch Vintage Jewelry
By René Boivin
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
vintage double clip pins measures 1 ¼” x 1” x 3/8” (3.4 x 2.5 x 1 cm). These retro double clip weighs 31.0
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Vintage 1940s French Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Diamond Art Deco Platinum Filigree Brooch Pin Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Elegant and finely detailed Art Deco Diamond Platinum Brooch Pin. Handmade
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Vintage Galloping Equestrian Horse Diamond Gold Brooch Pin Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
excellent original condition and was recently professionally cleaned and polished. Marked: 750; Pin measures
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Vintage 1980s Modernist Brooches

Materials

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

Vintage Brooch Pin Clip 18k Gold Coral Gems Leo Zodiac Estate Jewelry
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An adorable vintage pin made of 18 karat gold, coral and gemstones. The brooch designed as a cute
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Brooches

Materials

Coral, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Diamond and Onyx Gold Vintage Dog Brooch Pin Estate Fine Jewelry
By Cartier
Located in Montreal, QC
Brooch Pin sporting a Diamond collar articulated Hand crafted in Platinum and set with 8 single cut round
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Mid-20th Century Italian Modernist Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

French Vintage Brooch 18k Gold Enamel Gems Duck Pin Clip Estate Jewelry
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
jewelry collection. The pin is made of 18 karat (stamped) yellow gold, enamel and set with round full cut
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Vintage 1950s French Brooches

Materials

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

Vintage David Webb Pin Brooch Clip 18k Gold Enamel Tiger Estate Jewelry
By David Webb
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
playful tiger’s pose is very cheering and adding an optimistic twist to your look. This vintage pin is
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Vintage 1980s American Brooches

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Vintage Cartier Brooch c1945 Bombe Fluted Dome Pin 14k Gold Shell Jewelry
By Cartier
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage Cartier brooch (circa 1945) crafted in 14 karat yellow gold. The stylish
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Mid-20th Century American Retro Brooches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage South Sea Pearl Diamond Gold Frog Brooch Pin Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Whimsical and Wonderful Vintage Mid Century Modern Finely detailed Hand crafted
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold

Vintage Art Deco Diamond and Sapphire Platinum Brooch Pin Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Finely detailed Vintage Art Deco Filigree Diamond and Sapphire Platinum Brooch
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Multi Gem and Diamond Toucan Gold Vintage Brooch Pin Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Finely detailed Vintage Multi Gemstone and Diamond Wonderful Gold Toucan Brooch
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Agate, Malachite, Jasper, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bumble Bee Brooch Pin Diamond Wings Vintage 18k Gold Estate Insect Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage diamond bumble bee brooch, crafted in 18 karat yellow gold. Round
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French Vintage Brooch Pin Clip 18k Gold Emerald Estate Jewelry Signed J W
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
into the jewelry world, vintage brooches and pins have always been our favorite pieces. Wearing a
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Vintage 1970s French Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Cat Brooch Diamond Pearl Enamel Pin 14k Gold
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Cat Brooch Diamond Pearl Enamel Pin 14K Gold This stunning vintage brooch / pin is finely crafted
Category

Mid-20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Vintage Jadeite Jade Hand 24 Karat Yellow Gold Brooch Pin Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
yellow Gold Brooch. Approx. 3.55” Long. Super cool vintage piece, ready to wear from day to evening with
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Early 20th Century Artisan Brooches

Materials

Jade, Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage designer pin brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 36 ❤️❤️ VINTAGE DESIGNER JEWELRY ❤️❤️
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20th Century Brooches

Vintage Edwardian Pin 14kt
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Classic Deco pin. 60 x 4mm 14kt. yellow gold 3 grams
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2010s American Brooches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Edwardian Pin 14kt
Vintage Edwardian Pin 14kt
W 2.37 in L 0.16 in
Chaumet Retro Brooch 18k Gold Diamond Pin Estate Jewelry
By Chaumet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Josephine. About Vintage French Jewelry: Vintage French jewelry is highly valued by
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Vintage 1940s French Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pair of Lea Stein Mandarin Brooch Pins Estate Jewelry
By Lea Stein
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lea Stein vintage Art Deco style a pair of Mandarin brooch pins These are very RARE. Beautiful
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Vintage 1960s French Modernist Brooches

Vintage 1940's Swedish wood marquetry jewellery box with pin cushion
Located in Heerhugowaard, NL
Vintage Swedish jewellery box, estimated 1940s. This case is made from various types of wood
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Wood

Retro Bow Brooch Pin 18k Gold Ruby Diamond Estate Jewelry
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A lovely Retro bow brooch pin made of 18k gold with ruby and diamond. The gemstones are assembled
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Vintage 1940s Unknown Retro Brooches

Materials

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

Hobe Gold Red and Green Cabochon Pin Brooch with Crystals, Mid 1900s
By Hobé Jewelry
Located in Milford, DE
A colorful vintage pin from Hobe. Features vibrant red and green cabochons, accented with crystals
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Mid-20th Century American Retro Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Gold Plate

Diamond and Sapphire Gold Bee Brooch Pin Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
. Hand crafted in 18 Karat 2-Tone yellow Gold. Measuring approx. 1.2".The Pin is in excellent vintage
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Whimsical Cat and Mouse Gold Brooch Pin Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
brooch: 1.65 x 2 inches. This Hand crafted pin is in excellent vintage condition and recently
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Signed Designer Cooper Gold Frog Brooch Pin Fine Estate Jewelry
By Jeff Cooper
Located in Montreal, QC
in 18 Karat Yellow Gold. Signed and marked: "COOPER 18K". This brooch epitomizes vintage charm and
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Designer J Cooper Gold Frog Brooch Pin Fine Estate Jewelry
By Jeff Cooper
Located in Montreal, QC
and marked: "COOPER 18K". This brooch epitomizes vintage charm and would make a lovely compliment to
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brooches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k French Art Nouveau brooch - Victorian jewelry - clover pin - Antique luck
Located in Antwerp, BE
judge. The present scratches in gold have come over the years as with all vintage beautiful jewellery
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Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k French Art Nouveau brooch - Victorian jewelry - clover pin - Antique luck
18k French Art Nouveau brooch - Victorian jewelry - clover pin - Antique luck
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H 0.89 in W 0.91 in D 0.36 in L 1.05 in
Antique Griffin Holding a Diamond Gold Brooch Pin Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Hand crafted Victorian French Vintage Brooch Pin featuring a Griffin holding an
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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 Brooches

Materials

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
Antique Pearl & Glass Alice Caviness Jewelry Set Earrings Bracelet & Pin
By Alice Caviness
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Alice Caviness Jewelry Set. This set includes a bracelet, earrings, and a pin pendant, all showcasing
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Bangles

Materials

Pearl

Chanel Vintage Gold Toned Specialist Pin
By Chanel
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Chanel vintage specialist pin, a staff accessory from the Chanel cosmetics line. Roughly 2.5” long
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21st Century and Contemporary French Brooches

Vintage gold tone Bow Brooch pin
Located in Capri, IT
Vintage gold tone Bow Brooch pin
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Vintage 1980s Italian Brooches

Ken Beldin Vintage Jewelry Made in Mexico, Abstract Copper Pin, Signed
By Ken Beldin
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Beautiful vintage copper pin created in Mexico By ex-patriate artist Ken Beldin 1940s and 1950s
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Copper

Chanel BLACK SATIN VINTAGE RIBBON PIN
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Chanel BLACK SATIN VINTAGE RIBBON PIN CONDITION NOTES The exterior is in very good condition with
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1990s Brooches

Chanel BLACK SATIN VINTAGE RIBBON PIN
Chanel BLACK SATIN VINTAGE RIBBON PIN
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H 15.36 in W 9.06 in
Vintage Zuni Rainbow Dancer Sterling Pin
Located in Endwell, NY
This estate found Zuni Rainbow Dancer pin is sterling silver (unmarked but tested). With inlaid jet
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20th Century North American Native American Brooches

Antique Victorian Diamond 15K Gold Locket Brooch Pin Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
epitomizes vintage charm and is in excellent condition. Illuminate your look with Timeless Beauty with this
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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 3.50 Carat Diamond Bouquet Pin
Located in New York, NY
This is an amazing platinum bouquet pin from the 1950s. The pin is set with sparkling marquise
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20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Owl on Branch Tie Tac Pin Vintage 14 Karat Gold Men's Fine Estate Bird Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Vintage owl on a branch tie tac pin (circa 1950s to 1960s) crafted in 14 karat yellow gold
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern More Jewelry

Materials

Garnet, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold

Chinese Pearl Fish Pin 18kt Vintage
Located in New York, NY
Rare Handmade Chinese Fish pin Very Well Made Dangling Cultured Pearls .05ct natural diamonds H
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2010s American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Art Deco Diamond Brooch Pin
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage 14 karat white gold art deco brooch with round brilliant and marquis shaped diamonds. There
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Sorrelli Vintage Pin Crystal Brass-Tone
Located in Addison, TX
Vintage Signed Sorrelli Brooch - Antiqued Brass, Crystals & Semi-Precious Stones. Measures at
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Brass

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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Vintage 1970s Brooches

Materials

Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Plique à Jour Enamel Diamond Butterfly Gold Brooch Pin Fine Estate Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Yellow Gold. Approx. size: 2.15" l x 1.65 h". This pin is in excellent vintage condition and recently
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Late 20th Century Modernist Brooches

Materials

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

Vintage Safety Key Pin 18k Gold Italy
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Safety Pin With Key 18k Gold Italy. The safety pin measures 1.5 Inch in length. The total
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Vintage 1980s Brooches

Materials

18k Gold

Vintage Natural Pearl Eagle Talon Stick Pin
Located in London, GB
This is a high quality 9ct yellow gold pearl talon stick pin. The pin is from the Vintage era and
Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Natural Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1960’s Platinum Diamond Leaf Pin
Located in Boston, MA
This exquisite vintage pin from the 1960s is a breathtaking representation of nature's beauty
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Revival Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Womens, Vintage 14K Yellow Gold & Diamond Pin
Located in Miami, FL
Crafted in 14K yellow gold, this vintage pin showcases a delightful combination of tear drop and
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2010s European Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Platinum Diamond Bar Pin
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
= .12cttw Diamond: 44 round cut = 2.20cttw Dimensions: pin is approximately 51mm X 12.85mm Weight: 13. grams
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20th Century More Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

18kt Gold Natural Turquoise Peacock Pin Vintage
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Turquoise Pin Very Well Made 2.2 x 1 inch 18kt. yellow gold 11.8 Grams.
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2010s American Brooches

Materials

Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Venezia Oietra Dura Bug Pin 18kt
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Venezia Pietra Dura Souvenir Pin 2.75 x .71 inch 18kt. yellow gold 14 Grams.
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2010s American Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Venezia Oietra Dura Bug Pin 18kt
Vintage Venezia Oietra Dura Bug Pin 18kt
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W 2.75 in L 0.71 in
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Vintage Jewelry Pins For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a broad range of vintage jewelry pins for sale on 1stDibs. All of the items for sale were constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, Yellow Gold and 18k Gold. Our selection of items includes 442 vintage examples as well as 57 contemporary versions. Our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and pieces in stock date back to the 19th Century while others were produced as recently as the 21st Century. Our collection of vintage jewelry pins includes designs that are universally popular, but Modern and Retro styles, specifically, are sought with frequency. Versions of these items have been a part of the life’s work for many jewelers, but those produced by Tiffany & Co., Cartier and David Webb are consistently popular. Many pieces in our collection are stylish for most occasions, but Diamond versions, from our inventory of 152, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. Today, if you’re looking for round cut vintage jewelry pins and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes brilliant cut and oval cut alternatives. There aren’t many items for men in our collection of vintage jewelry pins, as most of the options available are for women.

How Much are Vintage Jewelry Pins?

On average, vintage jewelry pins at 1stDibs sell for $1,800, while they’re typically $65 on the low end and $59,999 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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 Jewelry Pins
  • 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 ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    Jewelry that is 20 to 80 years old is considered vintage. Pieces that are 100 years old or older are antiques. Vintage jewelry includes rings, earrings, necklaces, bracelets, brooches and even hair accessories like combs. Shop a range of vintage jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023
    Yes, some vintage jewelry has markings. Makers may have stamped pieces with hallmarks to represent the types of metals used in them and/or to signify that they came from certain brands. However, not all vintage jewelry is marked. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of vintage jewelry from some of the world's top dealers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 21, 2023
    To tell if jewelry is vintage, first look for hallmarks that may indicate the maker. Then, consult trusted online resources to research the markings and find out when the jewelry house produced pieces that are similar to yours. Anything made at least 20 to 80 years ago is vintage. Because there are many contemporary pieces inspired by vintage designs, you may want to consider taking your jewelry to a certified appraiser or knowledgeable dealer who can inspect and date it. On 1stDibs, explore a wide range of vintage jewelry.
  • 1stDibs ExpertDecember 12, 2023
    To tell if jewelry is vintage or antique, first look for any hallmarks that signify its maker. You can use trusted online resources to research when the maker was active and producing pieces similar to yours to roughly estimate its age. Jewelry is vintage if it's between 20 and 99 years old, and antique if it is 100 years old or more. If you're unable to locate a maker's hallmark, becoming familiar with the materials and other characteristics used during different eras of jewelry can help you date your piece. When in doubt, enlist the help of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable dealer. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of vintage and antique jewelry.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024
    Yes, nearly all vintage Tiffany jewelry is stamped. However, the stamp on older pieces may not include the maker's name. You should still find a hallmark that represents the metal’s purity. Examples include 925, AG925 or STER for sterling silver. Find a variety of Tiffany & Co. jewelry from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    Vintage costume jewelry refers to costume jewelry that is 20 to 80 years old. Jewelry, costume or otherwise, that is 100 years old is referred to as antique. The big design fair in Paris in 1900 inspired jewelers to work with inexpensive materials, and Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel and others helped popularize costume jewelry during the 1920s. The roots of costume jewelry, however, took shape at least as far back as the 18th century, when paste jewelry that featured hand-cut glass instead of gemstones first emerged. Shop a variety of vintage costume jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 21, 2023
    The way to tell if vintage jewelry is real depends first on determining what you mean by "real." If you want to know if a piece is actually made by a particular brand or is a reproduction, you can consult trusted online resources to see what hallmarks and other details are present on genuine pieces. Then, you can examine your jewelry using these criteria. You can also find tests to determine whether precious metals and gemstones are real or not. However, use caution, as some tests can damage jewelry. A simple way to tell if vintage jewelry is an authentic example of a particular maker's work or made of real materials is to take the piece to an experienced appraiser or dealer. Find a large selection of vintage jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertDecember 12, 2023
    Many people would argue that vintage jewelry isn't making a comeback because it has never faded in popularity. Although what's considered vintage changes from decade to decade, the demand for jewelry that is between 20 and 99 years old generally remains high. There are collectors who look for pieces featuring specific materials or that were made by certain brands, and many men and women find vintage jewelry appealing because it is unique and has history. Shop a variety of vintage jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    To find out how much your vintage jewelry is worth, you can conduct online research using trusted sources. By seeing what similar pieces have sold for in the past, you can estimate the value of your jewelry. For a more precise valuation, enlist the services of an appraiser or knowledgeable vintage jewelry specialist. Find a wide range of vintage jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024
    Yes, vintage Tiffany jewelry may be worth something. Due to the popularity of the American jewelry maker and the quality of the pieces that Tiffany & Co. produces, accessories often hold or appreciate in value over the years. The house is celebrated for its range of partnerships with the likes of Elsa Peretti, Jean Schlumberger and others, which can also contribute to how collectible a given bracelet or necklace might be. However, the style, type and condition of the jewelry will impact how valuable it is. A certified appraiser or experienced dealer can let you know how much a specific piece is worth. Find a diverse assortment of vintage Tiffany & Co. jewelry on 1stDibs.