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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 Pins and Brooches Brooches and Pins

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

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 Pins and Brooches Brooches and Pins

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 Pins and Brooches 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 Pins and Brooches 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 Pins and Brooches Brooches and Pins

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Diamond, Ruby, 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 Pins and Brooches 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
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 Pins and Brooches Brooches and Pins

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Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

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 Pins and Brooches 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
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 Pins and Brooches Brooches and Pins

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Aquamarine, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 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 Pins and Brooches 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
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 Pins and Brooches Brooches and Pins

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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 Pins and Brooches Brooches and Pins

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Diamond, Platinum

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 Pins and Brooches Brooches and Pins

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Coral, Silver

BARRERA Clear Crystal Triple S Brooch Pin Never worn 1980s
By Jose and Maria Barrera
Located in Wallkill, NY
crystals and Baguettes. This is a Large Brooch that will surely make a statement! This is out of a massive
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1980s Vintage Pins and Brooches Brooches and Pins

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Gilt Metal

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 Pins and Brooches 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 Pins and Brooches Brooches and Pins

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Ruby, Diamond, Platinum, 18k 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 Pins and Brooches 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
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 Pins and Brooches 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
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 Pins and Brooches 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 Pins and Brooches 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
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 Pins and Brooches 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
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 Pins and Brooches 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 Pins and Brooches 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 Pins and Brooches 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 Pins and Brooches 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
14K Yellow Gold and Diamond Fly Brooch Pin
Located in Atlanta, GA
: .50ct total weight. G Color, VS Clarity, Natural Diamond, Round Brilliant. Pin Measurements: Diameter
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1980s Vintage Pins and Brooches Brooches and Pins

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Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Line Vautrin Talosel and Mirror Cornucopia Brooch Pin
By Line Vautrin
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very elegant Line Vautrin Talosel brooch pin. Features a cornucopia or horn of plenty with
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1950s French Modernist Vintage Pins and Brooches Brooches and Pins

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Gilt Metal

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 Pins and Brooches 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
14 Karat Yellow Gold and Pearl Brooch / Pin
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold and Pearl Brooch/Pendant- This lovely brooch is crafted in
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20th Century Vintage Pins and Brooches Brooches and Pins

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Pearl, Yellow Gold

14 Karat White Gold and Diamond Brooch/Pin
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat White Gold and Diamond Brooch- This sparkling brooch features 66 round brilliant
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20th Century Vintage Pins and Brooches Brooches and Pins

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Diamond, White Gold

1930s Art Deco Coral and Pearl Brooch Pin
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pin Measurements: Skin to Top of Pin Measurement: mm Condition: Excellent Price: $500 Payment
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1930s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Pins and Brooches Brooches and Pins

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Coral, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1930s Art Deco Coral and Pearl Brooch Pin
1930s Art Deco Coral and Pearl Brooch Pin
W 0.94 in D 0.15 in L 0.82 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 Pins and Brooches Brooches and Pins

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Diamond, Ruby, 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 Pins and Brooches Brooches and Pins

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Diamond, Pearl, 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 Pins and Brooches 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 Pins and Brooches 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 Pins and Brooches 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 Pins and Brooches 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 Pins and Brooches 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
Art Deco Bakelite and Brass Carved Oval Pin Brooch
Located in North Miami, FL
This fabulous carved art deco bakelite and brass trimmed oval pin brooch will make any outfit sing
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Pins and Brooches Brooches and Pins

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Brass

Line Vautrin Blue Mirrors and Black Talosel Brooch Pin
By Line Vautrin
Located in Atlanta, GA
Line Vautrin created this elegant Talosel or resin brooch pin in the 1950s. The piece boasts a
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1950s French Retro Vintage Pins and Brooches Brooches and Pins

18 Karat Yellow Gold, Agate and Turquoise Brooch Pin
Located in Brisbane, QLD
An 18kt hammered yellow gold, agate and turquoise brooch pin. This piece is finished beautifully
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20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Pins and Brooches Brooches and Pins

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Agate, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold, Agate and Turquoise Brooch Pin
18 Karat Yellow Gold, Agate and Turquoise Brooch Pin
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W 1.58 in D 0.4 in L 1.97 in
Designer Red and Black Bakelite Bow Ribbon Pin Brooch
Located in Montreal, QC
Fabulous Designer Chunky Red and Black Bakelite Layered Bow Tie Ribbon Pin Brooch. For that Special
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1980s Modernist Vintage Pins and Brooches Brooches and Pins

Pellini Italy Modernist Pin Brooch Brown Resin and Pearl
Located in Atlanta, GA
This beautiful Donatella Pellini Italy pin brooch features a couture design with a modernist free
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1980s Italian Modernist Vintage Pins and Brooches Brooches and Pins

Art Deco Copper and Silver Dove Bird Brooch Pin
By Coro
Located in Chesterland, OH
Introducing a magnificent Art Deco Sterling Silver Dove Bird Pin that exudes timeless elegance and
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Vintage Pins and Brooches Brooches and Pins

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Silver, Copper

Guy Laroche Gilt Metal and Pearl Starfish Pin Brooch
By Guy Laroche
Located in Atlanta, GA
This elegant Guy Laroche Paris pin brooch features an oversized starfish shape with gilt metal all
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1990s French Modern Vintage Pins and Brooches Brooches and Pins

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Gilt Metal

14 Karat Yellow Gold Enamel and Pearl Brooch / Pin
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Enamel and Seed Pearl Pin/Brooch This lovely pin features 13
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20th Century Vintage Pins and Brooches Brooches and Pins

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Pearl, Yellow Gold

10 Karat Yellow Gold Moonstone and Pearl Brooch/Pin
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 10 Karat Moonstone and Simulated Pearl Pin/Brooch- This stunning brooch features one oval
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20th Century Vintage Pins and Brooches Brooches and Pins

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Moonstone, Pearl, Yellow Gold

14 Karat White Gold Filigree and Diamond Brooch / Pin
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat White Gold Filigree and Diamond Brooch/Pin- This lovely pin features three round
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20th Century Vintage Pins and Brooches Brooches and Pins

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Diamond, White Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold and Blue Topaz Pin / Brooch
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold and Blue Topaz Pin/Brooch. This lovely bar pin features one square
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20th Century Vintage Pins and Brooches Brooches and Pins

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Topaz, Yellow Gold

Henry Perichon Gilt Bronze and Gemstones Dangle Pin Brooch
By Henry Perichon
Located in Atlanta, GA
This lovely French Jewelry designer Henry Perichon (aka Henry) gilt bronze pin brooch has an
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1950s French Medieval Vintage Pins and Brooches Brooches and Pins

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Agate, Bronze

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

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Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold

1940s 14K Rose and Yellow Gold Watch Brooch and Pin
Located in Atlanta, GA
Maker: CROSBY Pin Measurements: Legnth: 1.75 inches drop Condition: Excellent Price: $1500 Payment
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1940s Art Deco Vintage Pins and Brooches Brooches and Pins

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14k Gold

Gianfranco Ferre Jeweled and Champagne Resin Geometric Pin Brooch
By Gianfranco Ferré
Located in Atlanta, GA
This lovely Gianfranco Ferre couture pin brooch features a dimensional gilt metal geometric shape
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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Pins and Brooches Brooches and Pins

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Gilt Metal

Kaso Oversized Orange and Red Geometric Lucite Pin Brooch
By Harriet Bauknight for KASO
Located in Atlanta, GA
Impressive Lucite pin brooch designed by Harriet Bauknight for Kaso. Oversized geometric wave shape
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1980s American Modernist Vintage Pins and Brooches Brooches and Pins

Danecraft Flower Pin Brooch, Textured Gold and Cultured Pearl
By Danecraft
Located in Milford, DE
An exquisite pin from Danecraft. This brooch features a flower composed of five textured gold
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Mid-20th Century Vintage Pins and Brooches Brooches and Pins

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Cultured Pearl, Gold, Gold-filled

Kaso Yellow, Orange and Brown Lucite Dangling Pin Brooch
By Harriet Bauknight for KASO
Located in Atlanta, GA
Harriet Bauknight for Kaso designed this stunning oversized Lucite pin brooch. The piece features a
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1980s American Modernist Vintage Pins and Brooches Brooches and Pins

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 Pins and Brooches 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 Pins and Brooches 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 Pins and Brooches 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 Pins and Brooches Brooches and Pins

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Enamel

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Vintage Pins And Brooches Brooches And Pins For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, there are many options to choose from in our inventory of vintage pins and brooches brooches and pins. All of the items for sale were constructed with extraordinary care, often using gold, 18k gold and yellow gold. Our selection of items includes 14270 vintage examples as well as 7 contemporary versions. Our inventory has long been popular, and it includes earlier versions that date to the 20th Century and newer variations that were made as recently as the 21st Century. The designs in our inventory of vintage pins and brooches brooches and pins bearing retro or modern hallmarks are very popular. Versions of these items have been a part of the life’s work for many jewelers, but those produced by Tiffany & Co., Chanel and Cartier are consistently popular. Any of these pieces can lend versatility to your look, but diamond versions, from our inventory of 4054, are particularly popular. Today, if you’re looking for round cut vintage pins and brooches brooches and pins and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes brilliant cut and cabochon alternatives. If you’re browsing the variety of vintage pins and brooches brooches and pins for sale, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men.

How Much are Vintage Pins And Brooches Brooches And Pins?

Prices for vintage pins and brooches brooches and pins start at $10 and top out at $350,000 with these brooches, on average, selling for $1,997.

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 Pins and Brooches 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.