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Antique Diamond Pin Brooch
Located in Geneva, CH
Antique Diamond Pin Brooch in Platinum and Yellow Gold. Circa 1900. Security in metal. Height
Category

Antique Early 1900s European Belle Époque Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Platinum

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
Category

1990s Retro Brooches

Materials

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
18kt Gold Cammeo Pin Brooch
Located in Capri, IT
18kt Gold Cammeo Pin Brooch
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Brooches

Materials

18k Gold

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

Late 20th Century Contemporary Brooches

Materials

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

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
Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Brooches

Materials

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
Gold with Coral Cameo Pin Brooch
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Vintage 14 karat gold pin brooch with coral cameo featuring a woman's face, Italy late 1800s
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Brooches

Materials

Coral, 14k Gold

Antique Yellow Gold Pearl Diamond Pin/Brooch
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Antique Victorian Pearl Rough Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Pin/Brooch. Two Baroque pearls in the
Category

Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Brooches

Materials

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

Antique Yellow Gold Pearl Diamond Pin/Brooch
Antique Yellow Gold Pearl Diamond Pin/Brooch
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W 0.8 in L 2.5 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
Category

20th Century American Retro Brooches

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
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

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
Category

Vintage 1940s American Artisan Brooches

Materials

Gold

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
Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Chrysophrase, Silver

800 Silver Chrysoprase Pin/Brooch
800 Silver Chrysoprase Pin/Brooch
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W 1.87 in L 2.25 in
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
Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

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
Category

Vintage 1980s Japanese Brooches

Materials

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
Category

Vintage 1980s American Brooches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Leaf Diamond Pin/Brooch in Rose Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Style: Leaf Pin/Brooch Metal: Rose Gold Metal Purity: 14K Stones: Diamonds Total Carat Weight
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose 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
Category

20th Century Brooches

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
Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Art Deco Sapphire Diamond Platinum Pin Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Sapphire Diamond Platinum Pin Brooch Square-shaped sapphires, with baguette-cut diamonds
Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco Sapphire Diamond Platinum Pin Brooch
Art Deco Sapphire Diamond Platinum Pin Brooch
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W 1.38 in L 0.56 in
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
Category

Vintage 1950s American Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Garnet Grape Cluster Pin / Brooch
By Kary Adam
Located in Seattle, WA
This is a one-of-a-kind masterpiece by Kary Adam. A Garnet Grape Cluster Pin/Brooch set with 21
Category

2010s Thai Artisan Brooches

Materials

Garnet, Gold Plate, Silver

Garnet Grape Cluster Pin / Brooch
Garnet Grape Cluster Pin / Brooch
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W 1.5 in D 0.35 in L 2.85 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
Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

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
Category

Vintage 1970s Brooches

Heidi Daus "Spooktacular Chateau" Haunted Castle Pave Crystal Pin Brooch
By Heidi Daus
Located in Milford, DE
Spooktacular pave crystals make this chateau a sight to behold! "Spooktacular Chateau" pin brooch
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Crystal

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
Category

20th Century Modern Brooches

Materials

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
Category

Vintage 1960s Retro Brooches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique Art Deco Diamond Sapphire Platinum Pin Brooch
Located in Miami, FL
This timeless antique diamond and sapphire pin brooch is crafted in solid platinum. Displaying of
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Antique French 1890s Yellow Gold Eagle Pin Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive 18 karat yellow gold pin brooch in the form of an eagle; part of our diverse
Category

Antique 1890s French Victorian Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow 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
Category

Vintage 1980s American Brooches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Cilea Paris Yellow Poppy Resin Pin Brooch
By Ciléa
Located in Atlanta, GA
This lovely resin pin brooch by Cilea Paris boasts a floral-inspired, hand-made artisanal shape
Category

Early 2000s French Romantic Brooches

Tiffany & Co. Vintage Yellow Gold Green Enamel Bow Pin Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Dallas, TX
Tiffany & Co. Vintage Yellow Gold Green Enamel Bow Pin Brooch - A sweet vintage bow pin brooch by
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches

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
Category

20th Century Unknown Modern Brooches

Materials

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
Category

Vintage 1980s Modernist Brooches

Antique Victorian Yellow Gold and Platinum Pipe Pin Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive antique Victorian 21 karat yellow gold and platinum 'pipe' pin brooch with 12 karat
Category

Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Brooches

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

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
Category

Vintage 1980s French Artist Brooches

Materials

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
Pave Aquamarine Crystal Brasstone Pin Brooch, Antique Early 1900s
Located in Milford, DE
Glittering aquamarine-colored glass crystals are hand-set in a brass tone diamond-shaped pin brooch
Category

Early 20th Century Brooches

Materials

Crystal

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
Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Gold-filled

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
Category

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
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
Category

1990s French Brooches

Materials

Gold

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
Category

Late 20th Century American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

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
Category

Vintage 1980s French Artist Brooches

Materials

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
Tiffany & Co. 18k Yellow Gold Leaf Pin Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. 18k Yellow Gold Leaf Pin Brooch One round-cut bezel-set diamond of approximately
Category

Early 2000s American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. 18k Yellow Gold Leaf Pin Brooch
Tiffany & Co. 18k Yellow Gold Leaf Pin Brooch
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W 1.38 in L 1.42 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
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Brooches

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
Category

Mid-20th Century American Brooches

Materials

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
Category

1990s American Brooches

Materials

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
Category

Mid-20th Century Brooches

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
Category

20th Century Canadian Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

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
Category

20th Century American Retro Brooches

Victorian Diamond and Enamel Yellow Gold Duck Pin Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive antique Victorian 0.21 carat diamond and 14 karat yellow gold stick pin brooch in the
Category

Antique 1880s Unknown Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

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
Category

Vintage 1980s Brooches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

1900s Diamond, Cultured Pearl and Yellow Gold Pin Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
gold and 9 carat gold set pin brooch; part of our diverse antique jewellery collection This stunning
Category

Antique Early 1900s Unknown Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1900s Diamond, Cultured Pearl and Yellow Gold Pin Brooch
1900s Diamond, Cultured Pearl and Yellow Gold Pin Brooch
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H 0.16 in W 0.21 in Dm 0.16 in L 2.7 in
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
Category

20th Century American Retro Brooches

Materials

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
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Retro Brooches

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
Category

1990s French Modernist Brooches

Materials

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
Category

1990s French Artisan Brooches

Antique Fontana boxed 18K gold opal diamond pin brooch
By Fontana
Located in Versailles, FR
For sale a very chic Victorian era, 18K gold opal pin brooch. This stunning piece features a
Category

Antique 19th Century French Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold

Geometric Platinum Art Deco Diamond Bar Pin Brooch
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
A lovely, elegant and very wearable Art Deco bar pin brooch in very geometric design typical for
Category

Vintage 1910s Unknown Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

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
Category

Mid-20th Century Brooches

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
Category

1990s French Brooches

Materials

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
Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

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
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Aquamarine, 14k Gold, Platinum

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Pin Brooches For Sale on 1stDibs

Browse a vast assortment of pin brooches for sale on 1stDibs. All of the items for sale were constructed with extraordinary care, often using gold, 18k gold and yellow gold. Find a collection of 11936 vintage versions or 1804 modern creations for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Our collection, which features older pieces for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century, has proven very popular over the years. There are many different pieces in our collection of pin brooches to choose from, but Art Deco and Victorian pin brooches are of considerable interest. Tiffany & Co., Chanel and Cartier each produced beautiful examples of these items that are worth considering. Lovers of these pieces agree that it’s a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 4371 diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. There are many round cut, mixed cut and brilliant cut pin brooches for sale. Most of our pin brooches for sale are for women, but there are 5064 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much are Pin Brooches?

Prices for pin brooches can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $29 and can go as high as $225,000, while pin brooches, on average, fetch $1,703.

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 Pin Brooches
  • 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 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 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.