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Antique Art Deco Platinum and Gold Old Euro Diamond and Onyx Jabot Pin
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum and Gold Old Euro Diamond and Onyx Jabot Pin. This incredible
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1920s Art Deco Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, Platinum
Apple Green Bakelite Crystal Encrusted Art Nouveau Pin Brooch, Early 1900
Located in Milford, DE
Fabulous bakelite pin in vintage apple green. A sophisticated art-nouveau inspired design, accented
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Early 20th Century Retro Antique Jewelry Pins
$376 Sale Price
20% Off
French Antique 18K Yellow Gold Enamel Limoges Stick Pin Depicting a Woman
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An antique enamel, and yellow gold stick pin, with a rectangular shaped head, adorned with enamel
Category
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
$958 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Edwardian 18k Gold Platinum Carved Lapis Old Mine Diamond Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
Total Weight: 13.03 Grams
Height: 28.7mm (1.1") (when pin is running horizontally)
Width: 38.5mm (1.5
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1910s Edwardian Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique Art Nouveau 14k Yellow Gold 8mm Turquoise Detailed Flower Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
Grams
Clasp: Pin Backing w/ Hook Closure
Width: 24.5mm (0.96") (east to west - w/ the pin backing
Category
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique William H Haseler English Art Nouveau Gold, Turquoise
Pearl Brooch/Pin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
subsidary Liberty & Co. Ltd. that produced Liberty's Cyrmic jewelry and silver and its Tudric pewter
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Early 1900s British Art Nouveau Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 9k Gold
Antique Edwardian Kirkpatrick Co 18K Gold Platinum Opal Diamond Ruby Pin Pendant
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Edwardian Kirkpatrick Co 18K Gold Platinum Opal Diamond Ruby Pin Pendant. This
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Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
White Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Platinum Carved Moonstone Lady Stick Pin
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Platinum Carved Moonstone Lady Stick Pin. This
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1920s Art Deco Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Moonstone, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Baby Blue Enamel and Pearl Horseshoe Pin
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Baby Blue Enamel and Pearl Horseshoe Pin. This gorgeous
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1920s Art Deco Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Signed Krementz 14K Gold
Blue Topaz Filigree Bar Pin or Brooch
By Krementz
Co
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Edwardian bar pin or brooch.
By Krementz & Co.
In 14 karat yellow & white.
With
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Blue Topaz, Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Art Nouveau 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Demantoid Enamel Lady Stick Pin
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Nouveau 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Demantoid Enamel Lady Stick Pin. This
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1890s Art Nouveau Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Art Nouveau 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Demantoid Pearl Lady Stick Pin
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Nouveau 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Demantoid Pearl Lady Stick Pin. This
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1890s Art Nouveau Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Hard Stone Cameo Drop Earrings Pin Brooch Set
Located in Monroe Township, NJ
Dimensions: 1 5/8 inches long x 1 1/4 inches wide
Total Weight (combined): 17 grams
Includes: Matching pin
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Jewelry Pins
Art Deco Clear Prong Set Crystal Rectangular Pin in Silver Tone
Located in Milford, DE
A sparkling art-deco pin from the early 1900s. This brooch features two larger clear crystals prong
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Crystal
Victorian 18 Karat Yellow Gold Sky Blue Enamel Sword Hat Stick Pin
Located in Lexington, KY
This is a fantastic Victorian hat stick pin in 18k yellow gold with gorgeous pale blue enamel
Category
1890s French Victorian Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Victorian 14k/Sterling Silver Diamond Pearl and Sapphire Enameled Roman Bust Pin
Located in Narberth, PA
A rare and stunning portrait pin from the Victorian (ca1880) era! This 14kt yellow gold pin
Category
1880s Victorian Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique Kalo Shops Sterling Silver
Malachite American Arts
Crafts Stick Pin
By Kalo
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine American Arts & Crafts stick pin
In sterling silver & set with a malachite shaped cabochon
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Malachite, Sterling Silver
French 18k Floral Victorian Brooch - 18 Karat solid gold antique Clover pin
Located in Antwerp, BE
. This antique brooch is equipped with a C closure and a longer pin, typical of late nineteenth century
Category
Early 20th Century French Victorian Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Natural Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
5.00 Carat Natural Pearl and Old European Diamond Tie Pin 18K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our Natural Pearl and Old European Cut Diamond Tie Pin, a distinguished accessory that
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1890s Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold
$29,120 Sale Price
20% Off
1910s Antique Brooch Pin 0.3ctw Daimond 18K Gold Platinum / 3.4 gr
Located in SE
with old jewelry for any sizing requires heating and change of the band's shape. Polishing of the band
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1910s European Baroque Revival Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Carnelian, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Gold, Peridot
Seed Pearl Australian Dress Pin. Edwardian, beginning of XX c.
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
9K Yellow Gold, Peridot and Seed Pearl Australian Dress Pin
Measurements: 32mm
Weight: 1.4gr
Category
Early 1900s Australian Edwardian Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Peridot, Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold
Tiffany
Co. 14 Karat Antique Yellow Gold Sapphire and Diamond Pin
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
The pin is made of 14K yellow gold and weighs 5.10 DWT (approx. 7.93 grams). It also has six round
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Antique Jewelry Pins
Victorian Pin/Brooch Open Floral Inspired and Set With Seed Pearls and Amethysts
Located in valatie, NY
Victorian Solid 10K Pin/Brooch Open Floral Inspired and Set With Seed Pearls and Amethysts. The
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Amethyst, Pearl, 10k Gold
Antique c. 1900 CARTIER Henri Picq 18k Solid Gold
4ct Boulder Opal Stick Pin
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Cartier Paris Antique Circa 1900s Henri Picq 18k Yellow Gold & Opal Stick Pin
Here is your chance
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Early 1900s French Victorian Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Opal, Gold
Signed Edwardian 15K Yellow Gold
Sapphire Flower Brooch or Bar Pin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
reverse for the maker F.B. and with English gold hallmarks.
Simply a wonderful English bar pin!
Date
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Sapphire, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Platinum
Gold 3.68ctw GIA Colombian Emerald Diamond Bar Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
Gold
Total Weight: 9.06 Grams
Overall Height: 11.2mm (0.44") (when pin is horizontally)
Overall Length
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1920s Art Deco Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Platinum
18k Flower
star Art Nouveau Brooch - Victorian solid gold pin - Napoleon III
Located in Antwerp, BE
brooch is equipped with a C closure and a longer pin, typical of late nineteenth century, since clothing
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Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian 14k Yellow and Rose Gold
Diamond Scroll Shaped Brooch or Pin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
scroll with a diamond in a starburst device to the center.
With a 10 karat pin and C pin catch to the
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Early 20th Century Victorian Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Diamond, 10k Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian 15K Yellow Gold Old Mine Cut Diamond
Pearl Flower Stick Pin
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An antique diamond, pearl, and yellow gold stick pin, comprising an old mine cut diamond, and seven
Category
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,248 Sale Price
20% Off
1850s Victorian Diamond Tri-Colored 14 Karat Gold Bar Pin Brooch
Located in Wallkill, NY
Lovely early Bar pin 14K Gold Rose, green and yellow gold, Early C style Clasp, Mine cut Diamond
Category
1850s Victorian Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Art Deco Rock Crystal Leaf Brooch Pin Idar Oberstein Germany Sterling Silver
Located in New York, NY
This is a stunning antique Art Deco Rock Crystal Leaf Brooch Pin with a magnificent carved Rock
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Early 20th Century German Art Deco Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Rock Crystal, Crystal, Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Victorian 18k Gold Cabochon Garnet Dangle Pin Brooch Pendant / Scarf Tie
Located in Montclair, NJ
Wine Red Color - 11.2mm & 10.3mm (approx.)
Material: All 18K Solid Yellow Gold, Pin & Bail Not Gold
Category
1890s Victorian Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Garnet, 18k Gold
Victorian Amethyst Diamond Seed Pearl Pin Brooch 1ct 14K Yellow Gold Advent
Located in Dearborn, MI
Vintage Antique Victorian 1.03ct Amethyst Diamond Seed Pearl 14K Yellow Gold Pin Brooch
Stunning
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Early 1900s Victorian Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian 14k Yellow Gold Seed Pearls
Amethyst Enamel Work Hat Pin
Located in Montclair, NJ
Pin, W/ Enamel Work Seed Pearls & Amethyst.
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19th Century Victorian Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage 10 Karat Gold
Diamond Wishbone Stick Pin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine 10k gold and diamond wishbone stick pin.
With a round brilliant cut diamond prong set
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Early 20th Century Unknown Retro Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Diamond, Gold
Victorian Etruscan 15 Karat Gold Blue Enamel Pearl Star Motif Locket Pin Brooch
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a Victorian Etruscan Revival locket pin brooch crafted in 15K gold.
The piece has an
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Pearl, 15k Gold, Enamel
Edwardian Platinum Diamond and Pearl Reverse Carved Rock Crystal Equestrian Pin
Located in New York, NY
crystal jewelry utilizes reverse glyptography — the art of gemstone carving — to create the illusion of a
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Crystal, Diamond, Pearl, Rock Crystal, Platinum
Egyptian Revival Carved Citrine Peridot Pharaoh King Tut Brooch Pin Art Deco
Located in New York, NY
This is a rare Art Deco Egyptian Revival Citrine and Peridot Pharaoh Brooch Pin masterpiece. The
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Citrine, Peridot, Silver
Antique Victorian Carved Agate Cameos 3 Pins Pendant 12k Gold Pearls Hair
Located in McLeansville, NC
pendant by a hinged folding bail) and two matching smaller cameo pins. The back of the larger brooch has a
Category
19th Century Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Agate, Pearl, Gold
Art Nouveau 18 Karat Gold Rose Cut Diamond Lady Portrait Stick Pin Brooch
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is an Art Nouveau lady portrait stick pin brooch. It is crafted in 18K gold. Circa 1890.
The
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Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Diamond, Gold
George Jensen #56 18K Yellow Gold Citrine and Seed Pearl Brooch/Pin #22690
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Georg Jensen #56 18K Yellow Gold Citrine and Seed Pearl Brooch/Pin-
This exquisite Georg Jensen
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Early 1900s Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Citrine, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Cinnabar Pin / Brooch - Tooled Brass Trim
Back - China - Circa 1920
s
Located in Chatham, CA
Antique brooch with carved cinnabar lacquer panel - tooled brass edge and back - c clasp and pin
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Brass
Estate Victorian 18K Yellow Gold French Carved Coral KNIGHT in Armor Stick Pin
Located in Hicksville, NY
Estate Victorian 18K Yellow Gold French Carved Coral KNIGHT in Armor Stick Pin - VHK#993
Item
Category
1890s Victorian Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian 18K Gold Baroque Pearl, Ruby and Enamel Dog Head Stick Pin
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An antique baroque pearl, ruby, enamel, yellow gold and white gold stick pin, comprising one
Category
Early 20th Century Edwardian Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
$1,708 Sale Price
20% Off
Victorian Aesthetic Movement Nephrite Green Jade Hat Pin
Located in New York, NY
Victorian hat pin in the Aesthetic taste in 14 kt gold with deep green nephrite jade oval cabochon
Category
1880s American Aesthetic Movement Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Jade, 14k Gold, Gold-filled
1920 Edwardian 14k Yellow Gold Diamond and Seed Pearl Starburst Pin / Pendant
Located in Lexington, KY
This is a beautiful Edwardian pin/pendant crafted in 14K yellow gold that showcases a stunning
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1920s Edwardian Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early Victorian 18k Gold Old Mine Cut Diamond w/ Turquoise Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
Gold w/ Metal Pin
Total Weight: 15.35 Grams
Overall Dimensions: 41x36.5mm (1.6x1.4")
Overall Thickness
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19th Century Gothic Revival Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Enamel and Diamond Eyes Fly Brooch Pin Large Size
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details:
Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested]
Weight: 15.3grams
Pin
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1920s Art Deco Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Art Nouveau Coral Cameo Enamel Brooch Pin 14 Karat Gold Maiden Flower
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in an absolutely stunning antique Art Nouveau - Belle Epoque Coral Cameo Brooch Bar Pin
Category
19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Coral, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Victorian-Era Brooch 3.12 Carat No Oil Colombian Emerald
Diamond Brooch Pin
Located in Miami, FL
. This brooch comes from the famed Victorian Era of fine jewelry and is nearly 200 years old.
Per AGL
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19th Century British Art Nouveau Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Silver, Gold
Vintage Glazed Ceramic
Bull Dog
Brooch/Pin - Glass Eyes - Early 20th Century
Located in Chatham, CA
Vintage glazed ceramic 'bull dog' brooch or pin - medium size - hand made - realistically modelled
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Jewelry Pins
Antique Edwardian Era Platinum and 14K White Gold Diamond Brooch Pin #16451
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Antique Edwardian Era Platinum and 14K White Gold Diamond Brooch Pin.
Stunning example of
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Early 1900s Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
14kt White Gold Cameo Pin, Shell, Victorian Era, 19x15x10mm, Lady w/Single Cut
Located in San Diego, CA
Embrace the elegance of this stunning Victorian Era 14kt white gold cameo pin/pendant, measuring 19
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Early 20th Century American Victorian Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
White Gold
$900 Sale Price
40% Off
Antique 15K Yellow Gold
Silver Rose Cut Diamond and Pearl Cluster Stick Pin
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An antique diamond, pearl, silver and yellow gold stick pin, one round pearl, and ten rose cut
Category
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
$690 Sale Price
20% Off
Trio of Antique Carved Shell Cameo Brooch Pin Pendants w Gold Diamonds Accents
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
This beautifully romantic collection of antique hand carved cameo brooches each depicts unique a portrait of a Victorian era lady of station. Certainly all the rage the 1800, cameos ...
Category
Late 19th Century North American Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Diamond, Gold
Vintage Coro Flower Pin Brooch, Green White Blue Enamel and Crystals, Gold
By Coro
Located in Milford, DE
Discover the allure of vintage fashion with this enchanting vintage Coro flower pin brooch. With
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Early 20th Century American Retro Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Crystal, Enamel
German 1925 Art Deco Golfers Couple Enamelled Pin Brooches in Sterling Silver
Located in Miami, FL
Germany during the art deco period, back in the 1925. This pair of pin brooches has been crafted with
Category
1920s German Art Deco Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
$1,038 Sale Price / set
20% Off
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Antique Jewelry Pins For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a broad range of antique jewelry pins for sale on 1stDibs. All of the items for sale were constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 14k Gold and Yellow Gold. Our inventory has long been popular, and it includes earlier versions that date to the 18th Century and newer variations that were made as recently as the 20th Century. The designs in our inventory of antique jewelry pins bearing Victorian or Art Deco hallmarks are very popular. Tiffany
Co., Cartier and Krementz
Co each produced beautiful examples of these items that are worth considering. Many pieces in our collection are stylish for most occasions, but Diamond versions, from our inventory of 959, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. There are many round cut, old mine cut and rose cut antique jewelry pins for sale. When shopping our range of antique jewelry pins, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men today than there are for women.
How Much are Antique Jewelry Pins?
On average, antique jewelry pins at 1stDibs sell for $1,950, while they’re typically $65 on the low end and $180,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.
Finding the Right Brooches for You
Vintage brooches, which refer to decorative jewelry traditionally pinned to garments and used to fasten pieces of clothing together where needed, have seen increasing popularity in recent years.
While jewelry trends come and go, brooches are indeed back on the radar thanks to fashion houses like Gucci, Versace, Dior and Saint Laurent, all of which feature fun pinnable designs in their current collections. Whether a dazzlingly naturalistic Art Nouveau dragonfly, a whimsical David Webb animal, a gem-studded bloom or a streamlined abstract design, these jewels add color and sparkle to your look and a spring to your step.
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. Chanel, of course, has never abandoned this style, producing gorgeously baroque CC examples since the 1980s.
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 for sale on 1stDibs, including gold brooches, sapphire brooches and more.
Questions About Antique Jewelry Pins
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024To identify antique jewelry, first try to locate any maker's markings. These may be found in a variety of inconspicuous locations, such as the insides of rings, the clasps of bracelets and chains and the backs of clip-on earrings, pendants and brooches. You can find trustworthy online reference guides that make searching for makers using their hallmarks easy. Once you have determined who produced your jewelry, learn about the creator and estimate approximately when they made your item. If your jewelry is at least 100 years old, it is antique. Alternatively, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can assist in dating your jewelry. Find a wide range of antique jewelry on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024To tell if jewelry is antique, look for its hallmarks. You will usually find them in inconspicuous areas, such as on clasps, the backs of pendants or the insides of bracelets and rings. Once you have located the hallmarks, use trusted online resources to identify the maker and find out when they were active. Pieces produced more than 100 years ago are antique. If you need assistance dating a particular piece, enlist the services of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer. Find a large collection of antique jewelry on 1stDibs.
- What is antique paste jewelry?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021Paste jewelry is made out of a special type of flint glass that emulates several gemstones. Paste is a hand-cut glass that is polished with metal powder until it gleams like a gem. Paste jewelry was popular as a cheaper alternative to diamonds during the Georgian, Victorian, and Edwardian eras, as well as the Art Deco period. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage paste jewelry.
- 1stDibs ExpertDecember 4, 2023To tell if antique jewelry is real, first look for hallmarks that may signify the maker. You can then use trusted online resources to find out what to look for to verify authenticity. If the jewelry doesn't have hallmarks, you may wish to consult a certified appraiser or licensed dealer. An expert can evaluate your jewelry, tell you whether it is a genuine antique and provide information about its materials and approximate value. Explore a large selection of antique jewelry on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023Jewelry is considered antique once it is 100 years old. Pieces that are 20 to 99 years old are vintage. Contemporary is the term used to describe jewelry that is less than 20 years old. Explore a large selection of antique, vintage and contemporary jewelry from some of the world's top dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023To know if your antique jewelry is valuable, you can consult trusted online resources to see what similar pieces have sold for in the past. It is important to note that the condition of your specific piece will have a major effect on how much it is worth. Jewelry of a certain historical period will be worth more to collectors than accessories from other less noteworthy eras, and whether or not a given accessory is set with a precious gemstone may affect its value as well. You may wish to have the jewelry evaluated by a certified appraiser who can examine the piece and give you a price estimate. Master jewelry designers and luxury houses of the 19th and 20th centuries include Cartier, Tiffany Co., Van Cleef Arpels, BVLGARI and others. Shop a collection of jewelry from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertDecember 12, 2023To 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 ExpertMay 5, 2023Yes, some antique jewelry does go up in value. It is important to note that demand as well as the condition of your specific piece will have a major effect on how much it is worth. A certain historical period’s jewelry may be worth more to collectors than accessories from other less noteworthy eras, and whether or not a given accessory is set with precious gems may affect its value as well. You may wish to have the jewelry evaluated by a certified appraiser who can examine the piece and estimate its value. Master jewelry designers and luxury houses of the 19th and 20th centuries include Cartier, Tiffany Co., Van Cleef Arpels, BVLGARI and others. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of jewelry from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To tell if jewelry is antique gold, take it to a licensed appraiser experienced in evaluating jewelry. It is difficult to identify jewelry materials using only the naked eye and online resources. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of expertly vetted gold jewelry.
- Is antique jewelry worth money?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 9, 2024Yes, some antique jewelry is worth money. Precious metals and gemstones like platinum, gold, silver, diamonds and emeralds have value on their own. Even costume jewelry made of less expensive materials may prove valuable due to its style or maker. Because the condition also impacts the potential value of antique pieces, you may wish to have your jewelry evaluated by a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of antique jewelry.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022In antique jewelry, the term “paste” means glass finished in a way that allows it to resemble natural gemstones. To produce paste, artisans polish it for long periods of time with metal powder. On 1stDibs, find a selection of antique paste jewelry.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 29, 2024To tell if antique jewelry is real gold, you can first perform a simple home test. Position a magnet near the jewelry. Since gold isn't naturally magnetic, the attraction between the magnet and your piece usually indicates that your jewelry is, at most, gold-plated or crafted out of an entirely different metal. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable jeweler can also help you determine what your antique jewelry is made of. Shop a diverse assortment of antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
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Italian Cameo Pins
Jade Diamond Brooch Cartier
Faberge Stick Pin
Falcon Brooch
Turquoise Gold Bird Pin
French Linen Napkins
French Marionettes
French Musical Automaton Clock
French Orangerie Planters
French Pedal Car
French Pistol
French Royal Exchange London
French Soup Bowl
French Spelter Boy
French Sunburst Chair
French Tole Verriere
French Window Shutters
Frionnet Francois