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18kt Gold Cammeo Pin Brooch
Located in Capri, IT
18kt Gold Cammeo Pin Brooch
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1980s Italian Vintage Pins Brooch

Materials

18k Gold

Vintage 18kt Gold Cammeo Pin Brooch
18kt Gold Cammeo Pin Brooch
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H 0.6 in L 2.37 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 Brooch

Materials

14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 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
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 Brooch

Materials

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
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 Brooch

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

Vintage 14 Karat Aquamarine Pin/Brooch
14 Karat Aquamarine Pin/Brooch
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W 0.11 in L 2.1 in
Trifari Vintage Silver Blooming Flower Pin Brooch
By Trifari
Located in Milford, DE
A glamorous flower pin brooch by Trifari in silver! Silver-tone. Marks / hallmarks / etc: Trifari
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20th Century American Retro Vintage Pins Brooch

Valentino Garavani Jeweled Bowtie Pin Brooch
By Valentino
Located in Atlanta, GA
This exquisite Valentino Garavani couture pin brooch boasts a dimensional gilt metal bowtie-shaped
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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Pins Brooch

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Gilt Metal

Vintage Valentino Garavani Jeweled Bowtie Pin Brooch
Valentino Garavani Jeweled Bowtie Pin Brooch
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W 2.75 in L 1.32 in
Vintage 20 Karat Yellow Gold Flower Pin Brooch 5.3gr
Located in Los Angeles, CA
VINTAGE 20K Yellow Gold Flower Pin Brooch Specifications: type: FLOWER PIN BROOCH metal
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1940s American Artisan Vintage Pins Brooch

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Gold

Ove Eriksen Denmark Sterling Silver Branch Pin / Brooch
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Ove Eriksen Denmark Sterling Silver Branch Pin/Brooch This is a lovely sterling silver branch pin
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20th Century Vintage Pins Brooch

Materials

Sterling Silver

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 Brooch

Materials

Chrysophrase, Silver

Vintage 800 Silver Chrysoprase Pin/Brooch
800 Silver Chrysoprase Pin/Brooch
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W 1.87 in L 2.25 in
Mikimoto Large Giraffe Yellow Gold Pin Brooch
By Mikimoto
Located in Holland, PA
18k Yellow Gold Large Giraffe Pin Brooch by Mikimoto. Details: Measurements: 26mm x 76.5mm Weight
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1980s Japanese Vintage Pins Brooch

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Yellow Gold

Henry Dunay Abstract Yellow Gold Pin Brooch
By Henry Dunay
Located in Holland, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond Abstract Pin Brooch By Henry Dunay. Details: Measurements: 23mm x 87mm
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1980s American Vintage Pins Brooch

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Yellow Gold

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 Brooch

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Vintage Gold Faux Pearl Flower Bouquet Pin Brooch
Located in Milford, DE
A touch of subtle elegance - this luxurious gold-plated pin brooch features two faux pearls and
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20th Century Vintage Pins Brooch

Materials

Gold Plate

Miriam Haskell Chinoiserie Tassel Stick Pin Brooch
By Miriam Haskell
Located in New York, NY
Striking Miriam Haskell Chinoiserie Stick Pin Brooch from the 1950's. Signature Russian Gilt metal
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1950s American Vintage Pins Brooch

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Gilt Metal

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 Pins Brooch

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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
Vintage David Webb Yellow Gold Large Pin Brooch
By David Webb
Located in Holland, PA
18k Yellow Gold Large Pin Brooch by David Webb. Details: Measurements: 2.5" x 2.25" Weight: 60
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1970s Vintage Pins Brooch

Hermann Siersbol Denmark Sterling Silver Boomerang Pin/Brooch #15132
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Sterling silver boomerang pin/brooch by Hermann Siersbol of Denmark. Modernist boomerang shaped
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20th Century Modern Vintage Pins Brooch

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Sterling Silver

Vintage ScorpionDiamond Coral 18 Karat Gold Pin Brooch
Located in Miami, FL
your life with this stunning Vintage Diamond 18K Gold Scorpion Oval Cabochon Pin Brooch! The body of
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1960s Retro Vintage Pins Brooch

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Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold

Henry Dunay Olympic Torch Yellow Gold Pin Brooch
By Henry Dunay
Located in Holland, PA
18k Yellow Gold Olympic Torch Pin Brooch By Henry Dunay. Details: Measurements: 23mm x 91mm Weight
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1980s American Vintage Pins Brooch

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Yellow Gold

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 Brooch

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Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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 Brooch

Trifari Crown Textured Gold Motif Pin Brooch, Mid 1900s
By Trifari
Located in Milford, DE
A sophisticated Crown Trifari pin brooch, featuring a textured gold decorative motif in the classic
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20th Century Vintage Pins Brooch

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Gold-filled

Isabel Canovas Gilt Bronze Face Pin Brooch
By Isabel Canovas
Located in Atlanta, GA
Isabel Canovas, Paris, created this magnificent gilded bronze pin brooch. It features a face mask
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1980s French Artist Vintage Pins Brooch

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Bronze, Gilt Metal

Isabel Canovas Gilt Bronze Face Pin Brooch
Isabel Canovas Gilt Bronze Face Pin Brooch
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W 1.75 in L 3.38 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 Pins Brooch

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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
Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso Sterling Silver Star Pin Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Baltimore, MD
Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso Sterling Silver Star Pin Brooch Metal: 10.2 grams Dimensions: 40 x
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Late 20th Century American Contemporary Vintage Pins Brooch

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Sterling Silver

Cartier Panther Panthere Tri-Colored Gold Pin Brooch
By Cartier
Located in Holland, PA
18k Tri-Color (Yellow, White, Rose) Gold Panther Pin Brooch by Cartier. Part of Cartier's
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1990s French Vintage Pins Brooch

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Gold

Isabel Canovas Yellow Pineapple Resin Pin Brooch
By Isabel Canovas
Located in Atlanta, GA
Isabel Canovas Paris created this fascinating resin pin brooch in the 1980s. The piece boasts a
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1980s French Artist Vintage Pins Brooch

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Gilt Metal

Isabel Canovas Yellow Pineapple Resin Pin Brooch
Isabel Canovas Yellow Pineapple Resin Pin Brooch
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W 2.17 in L 4.18 in
Oversized Black Bakelite Pin Brooch Floral Carving, 1930s
Located in Atlanta, GA
Gorgeous carved Bakelite pin brooch. Oversized rectangular and dimensional shape with deeply carved
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Pins Brooch

Vintage Tiffany & Co. Pink & Yellow Gold Flower Pin Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Baltimore, MD
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Pink & Yellow Gold Flower Pin Brooch Metal: 14k pink & yellow gold Weight
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Mid-20th Century American Vintage Pins Brooch

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14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Kieselstein Cord Frog Emerald White Gold Pin Brooch
By KIESELSTEIN-CORD
Located in Holland, PA
18k White Gold Emerald Frog Pin Brooch by Barry Kieselstein Cord. Circa 1998 2 small round
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1990s American Vintage Pins Brooch

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Emerald, White Gold

Primex Golden Flower Pin Brooch with Layered Textured Petals
Located in Milford, DE
A sophisticated gold-tone pin brooch by Primex. It's the little details on the stem and flowers in
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Mid-20th Century Vintage Pins Brooch

Lisner Silver Three Flower Bouquet Pin Brooch, Early 1900s Vintage
By Lisner
Located in Milford, DE
A stylish pin brooch by Lisner, featuring three flowers in silver tone. Hallmarks: Lisner
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20th Century American Retro Vintage Pins Brooch

Roden Brothers Sterling Silver Enamel Pin Brooch
Located in New York, NY
An antique gilt sterling silver pin brooch by Roden Bros Silver Ltd., a Canadian brand active from
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20th Century Canadian Vintage Pins Brooch

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Sterling Silver, Enamel

Tiffany & Co Diamond Gold Dogwood Flower Pin Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Holland, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond Dogwood Pin Brooch by Tiffany & Co. With 6 round brilliant cut diamonds
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1980s American Vintage Pins Brooch

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Diamond, Gold

Essepi Bow Tie 18 Karat Gold Pin Brooch
Located in Miami, FL
Essepi Bow Tie 18 Karat Gold Pin Brooch. Essepi by Eugenio Pavan of Vicenza, Italy Rare piece
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1980s Vintage Pins Brooch

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Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage Weiss Embellished Sapphire Crystal Butterfly Pin Brooch, Retro
By Weiss
Located in Milford, DE
A sparkling butterfly pin brooch decorated with dazzling, prong set crystals. Features glittering
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20th Century American Retro Vintage Pins Brooch

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Crystal

1940s Buccellati Leaf Lapel Pin Brooch, 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Mario Buccellati
Located in Atlanta, GA
Mario Buccellati Leaf Lapel Pin / Brooch - 18 Karat Yellow Gold Features: Very rare corkscrew
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Mid-20th Century Italian Retro Vintage Pins Brooch

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1940s Buccellati Leaf Lapel Pin Brooch, 18 Karat Yellow Gold
1940s Buccellati Leaf Lapel Pin Brooch, 18 Karat Yellow Gold
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W 1.34 in D 0.4 in L 0.6 in
Claude Montana Paris Silver Plate Zipper Pin Brooch
By Claude Montana
Located in Atlanta, GA
Claude Montana Paris designed this stunning modernist pin brooch. It features a silverplate metal
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1990s French Modernist Vintage Pins Brooch

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Silver Plate

Chanel Vintage Gold Plated Medallion Coin Safety Pin Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Pasadena, CA
Chanel Vintage Gold Plated Medallion Coin Safety Pin Brooch * Marked 94 * Made in France * Comes
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1990s French Artisan Vintage Pins Brooch

Amethyst Crystal Sterling Silver Flower Pin Brooch, Mid 1900s Collectible
Located in Milford, DE
An elegant floral pin brooch! Features an assortment of flowers with amethyst crystal centers
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Mid-20th Century Vintage Pins Brooch

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

Cartier Bird Diamond White Gold Pendant Pin Brooch
By Cartier
Located in Holland, PA
18k White Gold Diamond Bird Pin Brooch Pendant by Cartier. With 60 round brilliant cut diamonds
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1990s French Vintage Pins Brooch

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Diamond, White Gold

10 Karat Yellow Gold Cameo Bar Pin/Brooch
Located in Washington Depot, CT
10 Karat Yellow Gold Cameo Bar Pin/Brooch- This lovely pink cameo bar pin is accented with two
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20th Century Vintage Pins Brooch

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10k Gold, Yellow Gold

10 Karat Yellow Gold Cameo Bar Pin/Brooch
10 Karat Yellow Gold Cameo Bar Pin/Brooch
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W 0.75 in L 2.09 in
Tulip Diamond & Aquamarine Pin/Brooch 65x30MM 14K/PLAT 3.50CT+(Est.)
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique TULIP Pin/brooch featuring Round old European and single cut natural diamonds. All together
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Late 20th Century Unknown Retro Vintage Pins Brooch

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Diamond, Aquamarine, 14k Gold, Platinum

Van Cleef & Arpels Camellia Flower Yellow Gold Pin Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Holland, PA
18k Yellow Gold Camellia Flower Pin Brooch by Van Cleef & Arpels. Details: Measurements: 40mm x
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1990s French Vintage Pins Brooch

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Yellow Gold

Vintage Diamond Ruby Emerald Onyx 18K Gold Parrot Pin Brooch
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Diamond Ruby Emerald Onyx18K Gold Parrot Pin Brooch See life in Vivid colors with these
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1960s American Retro Vintage Pins Brooch

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Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

1980s Diamond Ruby Sapphire Emerald 18K Gold Floral Pin Brooch
Located in Miami, FL
1960s Diamond Ruby Sapphire Emerald 18K Gold Floral Pin Brooch See life in Vivid colors with these
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1980s American Retro Vintage Pins Brooch

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Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Retro Purple and Green Rose Oversized Pin Brooch in Gold
Located in Milford, DE
A blooming rose painted in purple and green enamel. This stylish pin brooch is the perfect touch of
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Late 20th Century American Retro Vintage Pins Brooch

KARL LAGERFELD Vintage Jeweled Armchair Pin Brooch
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Nice, FR
KARL LAGERFELD vintage gold tone armchair pin brooch embellished with black crystals and resin
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20th Century French Vintage Pins Brooch

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Gilt Metal

Trifari Art Deco Safety Pin Brooch c 1950
By Trifari
Located in University City, MO
TRIFARI Art Deco unique safety pin brooch c 1950 The avant-garde brooch is designed with an
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1950s American Vintage Pins Brooch

Tiffany & Co. 18 Karat Yellow Gold Oak Leaf Pin Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Baltimore, MD
Tiffany & Co. 18 Karat Yellow Gold Oak Leaf Pin Brooch Metal: 18k yellow gold Weight: 12.67 grams
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Late 20th Century Contemporary Vintage Pins Brooch

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Platinum Art Deco Pin/Brooch with ~7.50 CTW of Diamonds
Located in Naples, FL
Platinum Art Deco Pin/ Brooch With 7.50 CTW Of Diamonds G-I In Color And VS In Clarity. This Pin
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20th Century Art Deco Vintage Pins Brooch

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Diamond, Platinum

Platinum Art Deco Pin/Brooch with ~7.50 CTW of Diamonds
Platinum Art Deco Pin/Brooch with ~7.50 CTW of Diamonds
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H 0.4 in W 1.19 in L 2.37 in
Emerald Cabochon Flower Oval Pin Brooch in Silver, Early 1900s
Located in Milford, DE
pin brooch. Silver-tone. Dated early 1900s based on pin rollover mechanism.
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20th Century Retro Vintage Pins Brooch

Materials

Crystal

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 Brooch

Materials

Brass

Alexis Lahellec Vintage Oversized Jewelled Pin Brooch
By Alexis Lahellec
Located in Nice, FR
ALEXIS LAHELLEC vintage oversized silver toned resin pin brooch embellished with blue shades
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20th Century French Vintage Pins Brooch

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 Brooch

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Ruby, Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold

TIFFANY & Co. Paloma Picasso 18K Gold Scribble Pin Brooch
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Paloma Picasso 18K Gold Scribble Pin Brooch Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Weight: 9.60
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1980s American Vintage Pins Brooch

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18k Gold

BALENCIAGA Vintage gold-tone crystal embellished interlinked pin brooch
By Balenciaga
Located in Hong Kong, NT
BALENCIAGA Vintage gold-tone crystal embellished interlinked pin brooch Brand: Balenciaga Material
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1990s Vintage Pins Brooch

Materials

Gold

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 Pins Brooch

Materials

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
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 Brooch

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Gilt Metal

14K Natural Diamond sapphire, ruby FROG Pin/Brooch 65x45MM
Located in Chicago, IL
The Pin/Brooch designed in the shape of the frog - I may add - very realistic depiction (the
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Pins Brooch

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Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, 14k Gold

14K Natural Diamond sapphire, ruby FROG Pin/Brooch 65x45MM
14K Natural Diamond sapphire, ruby FROG Pin/Brooch 65x45MM
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W 2.56 in D 0.71 in L 1.78 in
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Vintage Pins Brooch For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact vintage pins brooch you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using gold, 18k gold and yellow gold. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. Making the right choice when shopping for a vintage pins brooch may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. Creating a vintage pins brooch has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Tiffany & Co., Chanel and Cartier are consistently popular. While most can agree that any vintage pins brooch from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a diamond version from the 4463 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes brilliant cut and cabochon alternatives. If you’re browsing our inventory for a vintage pins brooch, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a Vintage Pins Brooch?

The price for a vintage pins brooch starts at $10 and tops out at $350,000 with these brooches, on average, selling for $1,882.

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 Brooch
  • 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    To tell if a brooch is vintage, take a look at its fastener. Pieces made during the first half of the 20th century often had a long thin fastener that you push to open or close. This style of hardware is commonly known as a trombone clasp. Locking safety clasps emerged during the 1930s, and jewelers used them throughout the rest of the 20th century. You can also check brooches for a date stamp or research the maker's mark to determine who produced it. Then, consult trusted online resources to determine the age. Alternatively, you can have a certified appraiser or professional jeweler examine the piece. On 1stDibs, find a variety of brooches from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 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.