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Bailey Banks Biddle Platinum Yellow Gold Enamel Sapphire Stick Pin Brooch
By Bailey, Banks Biddle
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Enamel and sapphire stick pin by Bailey, Banks & Biddle from the early 20th Century. The pin is
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Stick Pins

Materials

Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel

Antique 18K Yellow Gold French Melpomene and Thalia Mask Stick Pin
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique 18K Yellow Gold French Melpomene and Thalia Mask Stick Pin. This classic
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1920s Art Deco Antique Stick Pins

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 0.45 Carat Diamond Horseshoe Stick Pin, circa 1880s
Located in London, GB
A delicate horseshoe sparkles with diamonds in this Victorian stick pin brooch. Nine old cut
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Early 1800s Unknown Victorian Antique Stick Pins

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique Art Deco 18K Yellow Gold and Platinum Pipe Stick Pin
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco 18K Yellow Gold and Platinum Pipe Stick Pin. This gorgeous Art Deco
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1920s Art Deco Antique Stick Pins

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Antique Old European Cut Natural Diamond Pink Sapphire Horseshoe Stick Pin
Located in Baltimore, MD
Antique Old European Cut Natural Diamond & Pink Sapphire Horseshoe Stick Pin 14K Gold Metal: 14k
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Early 20th Century European Edwardian Antique Stick Pins

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold

Antique Victorian 10 Karat Gold Carved Labradorite and Diamond Pansy Stick Pin
Located in Great Neck, NY
Victorian Stick Pin with a carved labradorite pansy with a diamond in the center. Metal: 10K
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Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique Stick Pins

Materials

Diamond, Labradorite, 10k Gold

Two Antique Gold Crescent Moon Stick Pins with Old Cut Diamonds Seed Pearls
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 18 karats yellow gold stick pins or brooches Lot containing two stick pins One pin is
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Early 20th Century British Art Deco Antique Stick Pins

Materials

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

Antique Victorian 9K Gold Silver Rose Cut Diamond and Pearl Pear Stick Pin
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
A Victorian pearl, diamond, silver and yellow gold stick pin, comprising one pear shaped pearl, and
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Stick Pins

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Antique Art Deco 18K Yellow Gold Old Mine Diamond Snake Stick Pin
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco 18K Yellow Gold Old Mine Diamond Snake Stick Pin. This cute stick pin
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1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique Stick Pins

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Art Deco 14K White Gold Old European Cut Diamond Stick Pin
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco 14K White Gold Old European Cut Diamond Stick Pin. This beautiful stick
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Early 19th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Stick Pins

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Antique French 18K Gold Essex Crystal Equestrian Stick Pin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine French equestrian related stick pin. In 18 karat yellow gold. With a wonderful Essex
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Early 1900s French Edwardian Antique Stick Pins

Materials

Crystal, 18k Gold

Victorian Egyptian Revival Turquoise 18 Karat Yellow Gold Scorpion Stick Pin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
swirling bezel cup. Completed by stick pin. Tested as 18 karat gold. Circa: 1880's. Head measures: 9/16
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1880s Victorian Antique Stick Pins

Materials

Turquoise, Turquoise Matrix, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Yellow Gold Diamond and Pearl Question Mark Stick Pin in Fitted Case
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An antique yellow gold, diamond, and pearl stick pin, comprising two pearls and thirteen diamonds
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Antique Stick Pins

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Eyed Face Stick Pin
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Eyed Face Stick Pin. This beautiful antique
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1920s Art Deco Antique Stick Pins

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique French Art Nouveau 18K Yellow Gold Plisson et Hartz Stick Pin
By Plisson et Hartz
Located in Towson, MD
One antique Antique French Art Nouveau 18K Yellow Gold Plisson et Hartz Stick Pin featuring a face
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Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Stick Pins

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique French Art Nouveau 18K Yellow Gold Plisson Et Hartz Stick Pin
By Plisson et Hartz
Located in Towson, MD
One antique Antique French Art Nouveau 18K Yellow Gold Plisson et Hartz Stick Pin featuring a
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Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Stick Pins

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

J. E. Caldwell Art Deco Baroque Pearl Diamond Platinum Gold Hat Stick Pin, 1910s
By J.E. Caldwell Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Exquisite hat stick pin created by J. E. Caldwell in the 1910's. It features a natural baroque
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1910s American Antique Stick Pins

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Antique Victorian 14k Gold Old Diamond Coiled Detailed Textured Snake Stick Pin
Located in Montclair, NJ
This antique stick pin was crafted during the Victorian era from solid 14k yellow gold. It displays
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1890s Victorian Antique Stick Pins

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Victorian 14K Yellow Gold 0.45 Carat Old European Diamond Hand Stick Pin Ring
Located in Cape May, NJ
Victorian 14K Yellow Gold 0.45 Carat Old European Diamond Hand Stick Pin Conversion Ring Era
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Stick Pins

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Georgian 15ct Gold Amethyst Stick Pin/Tie Pin/Brooch - c.1810
Located in London, GB
We are delighted to offer this stunning 15ct gold Georgian stick pin made c.1810 most probably in
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Early 19th Century Georgian Antique Stick Pins

Materials

Amethyst, Gold

Art Nouveau 14 Karat Rose Gold Carved Opal Bust Stick Pin
Located in Lexington, KY
This is an ethereal Art Nouveau stick pin featuring 14k rose gold and a breathtaking carved opal
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1890s Art Nouveau Antique Stick Pins

Materials

Opal, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Edwardian Rose Cut Diamond and Platinum-Topped 14 Karat Gold Pig Stick Pin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Stick pin with a open form pig, set with rose cut diamonds Delightfully detailed with hooves, nose
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Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Antique Stick Pins

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum

Antique Art Deco White Gold Old European Cut Natural Diamond Stick Pin Brooch
Located in Baltimore, MD
Antique Art Deco White Gold Old European Cut Natural Diamond Stick Pin Brooch Metal: 14k white gold
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1920s European Art Deco Antique Stick Pins

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Antique Art Deco 18K Gold and Platinum Fleur De Lis Diamond Stick Pin
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco 18K Gold and Platinum Fleur De Lis Diamond Stick Pin. This beautiful
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1920s Art Deco Antique Stick Pins

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Antique Art Deco 18K Yellow Gold Old Cut Diamond and Demantoid Stick Pin
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco 18K Yellow Gold Old Cut Diamond and Demantoid Stick Pin. This beautiful
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1920s Art Deco Antique Stick Pins

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Antique Art Nouveau French 18K Gold Old Pear Diamond Lorette Woman Stick Pin
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Nouveau French 18K Gold Old Pear Diamond Lorette Woman Stick Pin. This
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Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Stick Pins

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Edwardian 18k Yellow Gold Platinum Top Rose Cut Diamond Bird Stick Pin
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Edwardian 18K Yellow Gold Platinum Top Rose Cut Diamond Bird Stick Pin. This
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Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Antique Stick Pins

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Antique Art Deco 18K Gold Platinum Ruby Diamond and Pearl Target Stick Pin
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco 18K Gold Platinum Ruby Diamond and Pearl Target Stick Pin. This gorgeous
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1920s Art Deco Antique Stick Pins

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Art Deco Platinum Diamond and Sapphire Stick Pin Elegant Estate Heirloom
Located in New York, NY
A striking example of 1920s Art Deco refinement, this platinum stick pin showcases a beautifully
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1920s English Art Deco Antique Stick Pins

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Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Victorian Natural 1.25 CarBurma Ruby Diamond Fly Stick Pin/Pendant
Located in Narberth, PA
An incredible stick pin/pendant from the Victorian (ca1880s) era! Crafted in 18kt yellow gold and
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1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Stick Pins

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Art Deco Lacloche Freres Lapis Lazuli Diamond Buddha Stick Pin Brooch
By Lacloche Freres
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Fabulous Buddha stick pin created by Lacloche Freres in France in the 1910's. Delicate and very
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1910s French Art Deco Antique Stick Pins

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, White Gold

Art Nouveau Stick Pin by the Sculptor Jean Auguste Dampt, circa 1898
Located in London, GB
A beautiful Art Nouveau Stick pin by the sculptor Jean Auguste Dampt for Charles Rivaud lustrated
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1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Stick Pins

Materials

Emerald, Gold

Victorian Antique Solid 9ct Gold Natural Opal Heart Stick Pin 1890s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A Victorian Natural Opal Heart Stick Pin. This charming opal stick pin centres on a delightful
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19th Century Victorian Antique Stick Pins

Materials

Opal, Gold, 9k Gold

Antique Art Deco 14K/18K Two Tone Gold Ceylon Sapphire and Pearl Stick Pin, GIA
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco 14K/18K Two Tone Gold Ceylon Sapphire and Pearl Stick Pin - GIA. This
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Early 19th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Stick Pins

Materials

Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian 14 Karat Rose Gold Old Mine Diamond Horseshoe Stick Pin
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 14K Rose Gold Old Mine Diamond Horseshoe Stick Pin. This pin has old
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1880s Victorian Antique Stick Pins

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

Antique Art Deco Tiffany Co. Platinum Enamel Old European Diamond Stick Pin
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Tiffany and Co Platinum Enamel Old European Diamond Stick Pin. This
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1920s American Art Deco Antique Stick Pins

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Enamel

Art Deco Georg Jensen 830 Silver Stick Pin No. 17 with Labradorite and Amethysts
By Georg Jensen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A rare Georg Jensen silver stick pin. Model no. 17. Set with a central Labradorite cabochon and
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Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Antique Stick Pins

Materials

Amethyst, Labradorite, Silver

Antique Art Deco 18K White Gold Old Mine Cut Diamond Horseshoe Stick Pin
Located in Great Neck, NY
Gorgeous Antique Art Deco 18K White Gold Old Mine Cut Horseshoe Stick Pin. This classic horseshoe
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1920s Art Deco Antique Stick Pins

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Antique Diamond Gold Platinum Stick Pin
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An elegant creation true to its victorian period. Created with a circle of intricately set diamonds mixed with filigree that is precise and decorative. Hand crafted in platinum and 1...
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19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Stick Pins

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Edwardian 9 Karat Gold Seed Pearl Jabot Sword Stick Pin Brooch
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is an Edwardian bejeweled jabot sword stick pin brooch. It is crafted in 9K yellow gold. Circa
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Antique Stick Pins

Materials

Pearl, Gold

Antique Russian Ladybug Enamel Gold Stick Pin
Located in Chicago, IL
St. Petersburg, circa 1890. A finely modeled gold ladybug is covered with a glossy black enamel and a high quality deep strawberry red guilloche enamel. Total length 74 mm (2 7...
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Late 19th Century Russian Victorian Antique Stick Pins

Nubian Prince Stick Pin In 18Kt Yellow Gold With 2.28 Ctw In Diamonds And Ruby
Located in Miami, FL
A jeweled Nubian Moor Prince stick pin with Gemstones. An exceptional antique piece, created in
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Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Revival Antique Stick Pins

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian 14K Two Tone Gold 0.50ctw Sapphire Diamond Arrow Stick Pin
Located in Montclair, NJ
This lovely antique stick pin was crafted during the early Victorian era from solid 14k yellow and
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1890s Victorian Antique Stick Pins

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Platinum Diamond Fourteen Karat Yellow Gold Angel Skin Coral Stick Pin
Located in New York, NY
Vintage platinum and fourteen karat yellow gold stick pin Diamond are set in platinum Angel skin
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1910s American Edwardian Antique Stick Pins

Materials

Diamond, Coral, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold, Platinum

Art Nouveau Louis Rault 18 Karat Gold Rose Cut Diamond King Merovee Stick Pin
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is an Art Nouveau stick pin brooch crafted in 18K yellow gold. Circa 1880. Author: French
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Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Stick Pins

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Meyle Mayer 1900 Art Nouveau Enamel Stick Pin In 18Kt Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
century. This beautiful stick pin has been crafted with classic motifs in solid yellow gold of 18 karats
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Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Stick Pins

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

circa 1920s Art Deco 14k Yellow Gold Stick Pin
Located in Hicksville, NY
# : Weight: .50ct, total weight Cut: Old European Brilliant Color: G Clarity: VS Pin Measurements: Length 2.5
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1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique Stick Pins

Materials

Yellow Gold

Brassler Co. 1910 Art Nouveau Moonstone Sapphire Platinum Stick Pin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
in color Completed by a gold pin stem with maker's mark for Brassler & Co. and stamped 14 for 14
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1910s Art Nouveau Antique Stick Pins

Materials

Moonstone, Sapphire, Platinum

Art Nouveau 18 Karat Yellow Gold Taurus Zodiac Stick Pin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as stylized head of a bull with swirling texturous fur With highly rendered facial features and matte gold finish Tested as 18 karat gold Circa: 1890's Bull measures: 13...
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1890s Art Nouveau Antique Stick Pins

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau Diamond 14 Karat Gold Italian Fountain Grotesque Stick Pin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Oval, matte gold, mustached face accented by two cabochon ruby eyes and an open mouth set with an old European cut diamond weighing approximately 0.22 carat, I color and I clarity T...
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Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Stick Pins

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Victorian Egyptian Revival Carnelian Enamel 14 Karat Gold Pharaoh Stick Pin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Stickpin is designed as the profiled bust of a pharaoh wearing a decorative headdress. Featuring enamel detailing - opaque blue, green, white, red, and black - minimal loss. With a c...
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1890s Victorian Antique Stick Pins

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Carnelian, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Allsopp-Steller Victorian Diamond Ruby 14 Karat Gold Creature Stick Pin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Featuring a fierce creature with an old European cut diamond in it's mouth, weighing approximately 0.10 carat, eye-clean and white Accented with round cabochon ruby eyes Detailed m...
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19th Century Victorian Antique Stick Pins

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Antique Victorian 8k Rosy Yellow Gold Natural Turquoise Cluster Dome Stick Pin
Located in Montclair, NJ
including the pin) Condition: Antique, Victorian. Original finish & patina preserved. Excellent condition
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1890s Victorian Antique Stick Pins

Materials

Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian 14k Yellow Gold Old Mine Cut Diamond Crescent Stick Pin
Located in Montclair, NJ
(1.35") (including pin) - 18.56mm (0.73") (not including pin) Overall Width: 17.14mm (0.67") Condition
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19th Century Victorian Antique Stick Pins

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Essex Rock Crystal Jack Russell Dog Stick Pin, circa 1880
Located in Baltimore, MD
large 9K gold pin that measures 4 1/2" long. Essex Crystal carvers begin with a rock crystal that is
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1880s British Victorian Antique Stick Pins

Materials

Rock Crystal, 18k Gold

Alling Co. Late Victorian Pearl 14 Karat Gold Winged Lion Stick Pin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a small seed pearl measuring approximately 2.5 mm, white with very good luster and surface quality Featuring a matte gold loin's head with wings accented by gold whiplash ...
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1890s Late Victorian Antique Stick Pins

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold

Antique Stick Pin Set with 0.27ct Victorian Cut Diamond in 18ct Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
This elegant Victorian cut Diamond 0.27ct stickpin in 18ct White Gold with 9ct Gold pin is the
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19th Century British Antique Stick Pins

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Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

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Antique Stick Pins For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a broad range of antique stick pins for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Gold, 14k Gold and Yellow Gold, these items were constructed with great care. 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 stick pins bearing Victorian or Art Nouveau hallmarks are very popular. Versions of these items have been a part of the life’s work for many jewelers, but those produced by Cartier, Fabergé and Georg Jensen are consistently popular. Lovers of these pieces agree that it’s a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 109 Diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. There are many round cut, rose cut and old mine cut antique stick pins for sale. When shopping our range of antique stick pins, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men today than there are for women.

How Much are Antique Stick Pins?

Prices for antique stick pins start at $100 and top out at $22,275 with these brooches, on average, selling for $996.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself. 

Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.

Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.

For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.

Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.

In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so. 

Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.

Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle. 

BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.

A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in

Since Van Cleef Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.

Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.

Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.