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Antique 14K Yellow Gold 18.50ctw Cushion Amethyst w/ Seed Pearl Halo Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
This is a truly beautiful antique pin brooch that was crafted during the 1920's from solid 14k
Category
1920s Art Deco Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pair of Virgin Mary Hand Painted Enamel Stick Pins in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Boston, MA
A pair of art nouveau period stick pins depicting the Virgin Mary in beautiful hand painted enamel
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
14K White Gold
Platinum Emerald Art Deco Pin, .60ct, 6.2gr, with Original Box
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
pin tests 14k.
Total weight is 6.2 grams.
Round brilliant cut Colombian emerald, .60 carats, very
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1910s Art Deco Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Antique Art Deco 18K White Gold Old European Diamond Rose Cut Pearl Pin
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco 18K White Gold Old European Diamond Rose Cut Pearl Pin. This incredible
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1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
Vintage GIA 0.81 Carat Center Diamond Gold Pin/Pendant
Located in New York, NY
This fabulous 14k white gold pin / pendant from the Art Deco era, is centered with a sparkling GIA
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Early 20th Century Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique Art Nouveau 14K Gold Matte Enamel Seed Pearl
Leaf Wreath Brooch Pin
Located in Montclair, NJ
This beautiful antique brooch/pin was crafted during the art nouveau era in solid 14k yellow gold
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1910s Art Nouveau Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Pearl, 14k Gold, Enamel
Marcus
Co. circa 1915 Natural Pearl, Ruby and Diamond Goose Pin in Gold
By Marcus
Co.
Located in New York, NY
Marcus & Co circa 1915, natural pearl and diamond pin is beautifully hand crafted.
Measurements
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1910s Unknown Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Gold
Victorian 18k Diamond and Pearl Enameled Masked Woman Pin/Pendant
Located in Narberth, PA
A beautiful enameled pin/pendant from the Victorian (ca1880) era! Made of 18kt yellow gold, this
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1880s Victorian Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Old Mine Cut Diamond Pin in Platinum/18 Karat Gold/ 14 Karat Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
Pin weighs 2.40 DWT (approx. 3.73 grams). It contains 2 old mine cut diamonds weighing 0.75 CTTW, 3
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Early 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique 9K Yellow Gold Banded Onyx
Diamond Jockey Cap Stick Pin in Fitted Case
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
A gold, diamond and banded onyx stick pin, comprising a cabochon of banded onyx, set with a diamond
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Diamond, Onyx, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
$327 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique 14k Gold 9.50ct GIA Greenish Yellow Sapphire Mosaic Open Work Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
: 15mm (0.59")
Thickness: 6.9mm (at the center stone - not including the pin)
Backing: Pin w/ Rotating
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Early 1900s Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Yellow Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Antique Russian No Heat Beryl, Onyx, and Old Mine Diamond Brooch Pin
Located in Miami, FL
This magnificent Russian Antique Beryl and Old Mine Onyx Brooch Pin is a remarkable example of the
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Early 20th Century Russian Art Nouveau Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Beryl, Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Green Beryl, Gold, 14k Gold, White ...
ENGLAND 1890 Neo Gothic Stick Pin With Griffin In 18Kt Gold With Euro Diamond
Located in Miami, FL
Collateral: This stick tie-pin is accompanied by a presentation jewelry box.
Condition: The overall
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1890s English Gothic Revival Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,198 Sale Price
20% Off
Edwardian 1910 Pair of Stick Pins In 14Kt Yellow Gold with Cat
s Eye Moonstones
Located in Miami, FL
Edwardian belle époque stick pins
Very delicate pair of stick pins, created in England during the
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1910s English Edwardian Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Moonstone, Cat’s Eye, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$680 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Antique Victorian 14k Yellow Gold GIA Rose Carved Natural Coral Bar Pin Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have a gorgeous antique bar pin or pendant crafted from solid 14k yellow gold during the
Category
1860s Victorian Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Coral, Yellow Gold
Victorian 18 Karat Gold 2.40 Carat Old Mine Diamond Flower Dangle Bar Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have an absolutely magnificent antique dangle bar pin crafted from solid 18k yellow gold
Category
1890s Victorian Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Art Deco 9K Yellow Gold and Platinum Onyx and Pearl Convertible Stick Pin Set
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An Art Deco onyx, seed pearl, platinum, and yellow gold dress stud and stick pin set, set with one
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1920s Art Deco Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Onyx, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$382 Sale Price
20% Off
Victorian Old Mine Diamond Silver And Gold Pin Pendant Circa 1890s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
its historical context within jewelry making.
And this pin/pendant comes in it's original box
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1890s Victorian Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Antique Art Nouveau 18k Gold Large 3D Dragon w/ Diamond Textured Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
. The brooch secures with a pin and push closure and also features an enhancer hook to hang a pendant of
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1910s Art Nouveau Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Victorian Gold
Enamel Lapel Buttons or Pins with Views of Lake Geneva
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine set of Swiss Victorian gold & enamel lapel buttons.
In 18 karat yellow gold.
Each button with a round enamel painted scenes of Lake Geneva bezel set in 18k gold with f...
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19th Century Swiss Victorian Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Georgian 1820 Enameled Pin of a Playful Putti 18kt Gold with European Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Magnificent piece from the Georgian Period.
An antique stick pin brooch, created in the United
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Mid-19th Century British Georgian Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
$2,360 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique 18k Gold Silver Hand Enamel Portrait
Old Cut Diamond Frame Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
finish and patina preserved, giving it the wonderful rosy yellow gold appearance, and attaches with a pin
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1870s Early Victorian Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver, Enamel
Circa 1920s Art Deco 18K Yellow Gold
Platinum Sapphire and Diamond Bar Pin
Located in Hicksville, NY
Sapphire Details:
2.00ct, total weight
Natural, Unheated
Square Step Cut
Pin Measurements: 3.6in/91.44mm
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1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Pearls and Rose Cut Diamonds on a Silver Over Gold Painted Portrait Pin
Located in Lexington, KY
Silver over gold painted portrait pin
This charming Victorian pin features a silver over gold
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1850s French Early Victorian Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Silver
Art Deco Gold Pin 1.50 Carat Natural Old European Diamond Brooche circa 1920
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Art Deco Gold Pin, APPROXIMATELY 1.50 Carats include 23 Natural Old European Diamonds (Appx G-H, VS
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1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Diamond, Gold
Antique Signed Art Nouveau Amethyst
14k Gold Stick Pin by Brassler Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine antique Art Nouveau amethyst and 14k gold stickpin.
By Brassler Co.
With a faceted oval prong set amethyst centered of 14k gold shield shaped frame.
Simply a great st...
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Amethyst, 14k Gold
Pietra Dura Flower Lily of Valley Brooch Pin Gold Antique Victorian Etruscan
Located in New York, NY
A stunning Pietra Dura Brooch in 14 Karat Gold with inlaid semi-precious stones creating a mosaic image of flowers including a gorgeous central white lily, lily of the valley, daisy ...
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19th Century Italian Etruscan Revival Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Multi-gemstone, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Impressive Victorian Micro Mosaic Urn Locket/Pin
Located in Narberth, PA
An incredible Italian micro mosaic urn locket/pin from the Victorian (circa 1880) era! This
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
18k Gold
Antique Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Silver Top Rose Cut Diamond and Sapphire Pin
Located in Great Neck, NY
Gorgeous Antique Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Silver Top Rose Cut Diamond and Sapphire Pin. This
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1890s Unknown Victorian Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique 13K Rose Gold Mother of Pearl
Green Garnet Spider Bar Pin Brooch
Located in New York, NY
An exquisite brooch featuring a captivating spider design. Crafted in rose gold, this piece showcases a lifelike spider motif with intricate detailing. The body of the spider is ador...
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Early 20th Century Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Garnet, Pearl, Rose Gold
Victorian Amethyst Heart Shaped 14K Yellow Gold Pendant And Pin
Located in Westport, CT
An original Victorian 14K yellow gold heart-shaped amethyst pendant/pin. The extraordinary heart
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Late 18th Century Victorian Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Amethyst, Yellow Gold
Late Victorian Gold Dress Pin with a Micro Seed Pearls and Enamel Crown
Located in Firenze, IT
A Victorian 18kt gold dress pin decorated with an enamel and micro seed pearls crest crown
Category
1890s British Victorian Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Pearl, Gold, Enamel
Art Deco 1920 Enameled Stick Pin in 14 Karat Yellow Gold with Purple Amethyst
Located in Miami, FL
An art deco stick pin.
Beautiful colorful piece, created in America during the art deco period
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1920s North American Art Deco Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
$558 Sale Price
20% Off
Edwardian Gold Brooche 0.45 Carat Natural Old Mine Rose Diamond Pin, circa 1920
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Edwardian Gold Brooche 0.45 Carat Natural Old Mine Rose Diamond Pin Circa 1920.
It has fine
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1920s Unknown Edwardian Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Diamond, Gold
Antique Stick Pin with Carved Opal Bust of a Man attributed to Wilhelm Schmidt
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Victorian stick pin.
With a finely carved opal bust of a Renaissance period man
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Early 20th Century Victorian Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold
Victorian Etruscan Revival 14 Karat Gold, Turquoise and Pearl Brooch or Pin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine Victorian Etruscan Revival brooch.
In 14k gold with both filigree decoration and granulated and wire work decoration throughout. It is bezel set with small turquoise cab...
Category
19th Century Unknown Etruscan Revival Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Pearl, Turquoise, Gold
Antique Victorian Etruscan Revival 14 Karat Gold and Diamond Brooch or Pin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine Victorian Etruscan Revival gold and diamond brooch.
In 14k gold with granulated and wire work decoration.
Prong set with three diamonds at the center of brooch.
Sim...
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19th Century Unknown Etruscan Revival Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Diamond, Gold
Antique Signed AMCO Gold Filled Nautical Brooch or Pin with a Sailboat at Sea
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine signed Art Deco American nautical costume jewelry brooch.
By AMCO Jewelry of Providence, RI
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Gold-filled
Antique 14 Karat French Painted Enamel Diamond Portrait Brooch Pin or Pendant
Located in Baltimore, MD
Antique 14 Karat French Painted Enamel Natural Diamond Portrait Brooch/ Pendant
Metal: 14k yellow gold
Weight: 7.36 grams
Diamonds: 4 single cut natural diamonds, approx. .12 CTW G...
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Diamond, Enamel
Art Deco 0.5 Carat Old European Cut Diamond with Black Onyx Brooch Pin
Located in Addison, TX
brilliant 0.5 Carat Old European cut diamond bezel set in a highly detailed platinum Brooch. The pin
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
Henry Blank
Co. 1925 Essex Glass Hunting Trumpet Horse Pin In 14Kt Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Essex Glass Hunting Trumpet Horse Pin designed by Henry Blank & Co.
Beautiful antique piece from
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1920s American Art Deco Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Rock Crystal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
$1,118 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Pearl Art Deco Floral Pendant/Pin/Brooch in 14 Karat Gold
Located in Milford, DE
Art deco pearls adorn this 14K gold triangular brooch/pendant decorated with floral motifs. Can be worn as a brooch, or attached to a chain and worn as a pendant.
...
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold
Antique Butterfly Brooch Pin 2ct Ruby 1.5 ct Diamond 10K Gold Silver / 3.9gr.
Located in SE
deformed. Such misfortunes may occur very seldom, but cannot be ruled out when dealing with old jewelry for
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Mid-18th Century European Renaissance Revival Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 10k Gold, Silver
Zhou Dynasty Ancient China Bird Motif Ancient Chinese Bone Hair Pin
Located in PUTNEY, NSW
This extraordinary Zhou Dynasty hair pin, delicately carved from bone, is a captivating artifact
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15th Century and Earlier Chinese Empire Antique Jewelry Pins
Victorian Bohemian Garnet Star Shape Locket Pendant Necklace Brooch Pin
Located in Monroe Township, NJ
serves as a locket, pendant, pin, or brooch, showcasing a hinged compartment on the backside that
Category
Early 20th Century European Victorian Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Garnet, Silver
Antique Victorian Solid 9ct Gold
Heart Shaped Opal Pin Sentimental Jewel 1880s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
piece of Antique jewellery. This Victorian Opal Heart Stick Pin is in very good antique condition and
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19th Century Victorian Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Opal, 9k Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold, Diamond and Baroque Pearl Eagle Safety Pin, circa 1890s
Located in New York, NY
Antique 14K Yellow Gold and Baroque Pearl and Diamond Eagle Safety Pin 1890s
The symbol of the
Category
19th Century Unknown Late Victorian Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold
Antique Arts
Crafts 12k Gold GIA Sapphire Ruby
Emerald Swirl Leaf Brooch Pin
Located in Montclair, NJ
Height: 57.30mm (2.25")
Overall Width: 16.51mm
Thickness: 6.42mm (not including the pin)
Backing(s
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1910s Arts and Crafts Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold
Antique Art Deco Allsopp Bliss Co. 14k Gold Seed Pearl
Enamel Long Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
through the enamel for a truly attractive touch. The pin and rotating closure at the back remain in
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1920s Art Deco Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Pearl, 14k Gold, Enamel
1920 Edwardian Hand Carved Three Color Shell Cameo in 10 Karat Gold Filigree Pin
Located in Lexington, KY
classic, traditional shell cameo! This pin could easily be made into a pendant!
Marked 10k.
If you have
Category
1920s Edwardian Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
10k Gold, White Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond
Pearl Art Deco Bar Brooch 14k Mine Ct Vintage Filigree Pin
Located in Greensboro, NC
Type: Hinged Pin and Locking C-Clasp
Features: Etched milgrain filigree detailing
Measurements
Tall: 1
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1920s Art Deco Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Old Mine Cut Diamond Filigree Bar Pin Brooch Platinum and 14 Karat Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Exquisite vintage bar pin with dazzling diamond details. This gorgeous pin will elevate any look
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Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
French Art Deco Parrot Bird Brooch Pin Rock Crystal Sterling Silver Black Onyx
Located in New York, NY
This is a stunning antique Art Deco French Parrot Bird Brooch with a Rock Crystal square frame perch, two parrots in Sterling Silver with paste and Black Onyx adornment. The brooch ...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Onyx, Rock Crystal, Silver, Sterling Silver
14 Karat Yellow Gold Bull Dog Stick Pin with Cabochon Ruby Eyes
Located in valatie, NY
14K Yellow Gold Bull Dog Stick Pin with Cabochon Ruby Eyes. Un-marked, tested 14K gold. With
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Early 1900s American Art Deco Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Ruby, 14k Gold
Tiffany
Co. Old Mine Diamond Enamel Flower Lily Brooch Pin 1900 Antique Gold
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in New York, NY
This is an extraordinary antique Old Mine Cut Diamond Enamel Flower Brooch in its Tiffany & Co. fitted box. The magnificent fully three dimensional flower represents possibly a Call...
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Gold Brooch Pin Circa early 1900
s Art Nouveau Enamel Girl and Flowers 14 Karat
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Enamel Brooch pin
Girl and Flowers Design
14k Yellow Gold approx 4.8 grams
Circa early
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Early 1900s Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Gold, Enamel
Art Nouveau Yellow Gold, Enamel and Diamond Stick Pin
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Product details:
Featuring 14K yellow gold, enamel face design with diamond detail.
Total weight is 2.6 grams.
Measurements: total length is 3", the face is L11/16" x W3/8".
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Antique Jewelry Pins
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel
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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 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 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 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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Though it sparkles with more than 27 carats of diamonds, this multifaceted gem delivers more than just dazzle.
The Editor of ‘Town & Country’ Loves Jewelry and History in Equal Measure
Stellene Volandes takes us on a glittering, engrossing tour through the centuries.
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From cameos to cigar bands, here are the looks on our radar this season.
Tastemaker Bunny Mellon’s Extraordinary Schlumberger Jewels
The philanthropist and heiress was an avid jewelry collector, and her trove of Jean Schlumberger creations embodies the love of nature she shared with the famed designer.
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