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Estate Cartier Diamond and Platinum Bow Pin, Circa 1940
s-1950
s.
By Cartier
Located in New Orleans, LA
Classic Estate 1940's-1950s platinum bow brooch signed by Cartier, containing approximately 7
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Brooch Vintage Brooches and Pins
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
14K Yellow Gold Green and Black Enamel Wasp Bee Pin #14470
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Green and Black Enamel Wasp Pin
This 14K yellow gold wasp pin is decorated
Category
20th Century Brooch Vintage Brooches and Pins
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
10 Karat Yellow Gold Blue Glass and Seed Pearl Pin #16034
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 10K Yellow Gold Blue Glass and Seed Pearl Pin-
This elegant pin is detailed with two blue
Category
20th Century Brooch Vintage Brooches and Pins
Materials
Pearl, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Estate Aquamarine, Ruby and Diamond Flower Pin; Retro 1940s, 14Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This elegant floral pin features a stunning teardrop-shaped aquamarine as its centerpiece, framed
Category
1940s Unknown Brooch Vintage Brooches and Pins
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Aquamarine, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Dell Diamond Pave Horse and Rider Pin Pendant in 14k White and Yellow Gold
By Van Dell
Located in La Jolla, CA
VAN DELL Diamond Pave Horse and Rider Pin / Pendant in 14k White and Yellow Gold
Diamond Pave
Category
20th Century North American Brooch Vintage Brooches and Pins
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Classic, Historic and Rare Zuni Rainbow Dancer Pin by Merle Edaakie
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Merle Edaakie, Zuni Master Lapidary Artist
Large Zuni Inlay Rainbow Dancer Pin
1946
Robert Wallace
Category
Mid-20th Century American Native American Brooch Vintage Brooches and Pins
Materials
Turquoise, Other, Sterling Silver
1980
s Large Yellow and Golden Orange Sapphire Gold Flower Pin
Located in Miami, FL
Big and bold in design! This 18k yellow gold Flower pin features 28.60 carats of round brilliant
Category
1990s American Modern Brooch Vintage Brooches and Pins
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Gold
Sapphire and Diamond Pansy Pin, Signed Tiffany
Co. by Oscar Heyman Brothers
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Boston, MA
iconic brooch designs of the 20th century. Created in many combinations of gemstones, these special pins
Category
Mid-20th Century American Brooch Vintage Brooches and Pins
Materials
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold...
14K Yellow Gold Heart Shaped Pin with Semi Baroque Pearls and Amethysts
Located in New York, NY
stunning 14K Yellow Gold Heart Shaped Brooch, masterfully crafted to capture the essence of timeless beauty
Category
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Brooch Vintage Brooches and Pins
Materials
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$826 Sale Price
35% Off
Platinum Vintage Diamond Ribbon Pin
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom design
Material: platinum
Diamonds: round, baguette and pear cut = 4.80cttw
Color: G / H
Clarity: VS2
Weight: 14.77 grams
Category
20th Century Brooch Vintage Brooches and Pins
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
14 Karat White Gold Filigree Synthetic Sapphire and Diamond Bar Pin
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat White Gold Filigree Synthetic Sapphire and Diamond Bar Pin-
This stunning pin features
Category
20th Century Brooch Vintage Brooches and Pins
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
Diamond, Ruby, Tsavorite And Enamel Flower Pin In Multi Tone Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
This Enamel pin is made of 18k Rose Gold . It contains a round ruby weighing 0.55 CT, round green
Category
Late 20th Century Art Nouveau Brooch Vintage Brooches and Pins
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Tsavorite, Gold, Enamel
$4,640 Sale Price
20% Off
18 Karat White Gold Art Deco Style Pin Diamond and Sapphire
By Gregory Mikaelian
Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic art deco style pin with beautiful blue sapphire and round cut diamond crafted in 18K white
Category
1950s American Retro Brooch Vintage Brooches and Pins
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,125 Sale Price / item
25% Off
Amethyst, Tourmaline, Topaz, and Diamond Pansy Pin, Signed Oscar Heyman Brothers
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Boston, MA
pin. Created in 18kt yellow gold and platinum. This pin measures approximately 1" in height, with
Category
Mid-20th Century American Brooch Vintage Brooches and Pins
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Amethyst, Topaz, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Go...
Large Vintage Sapphire and Diamond Arrow Pin/Jabot in 18K Yellow and White Gold
Located in San Francisco, CA
Yellow and White Gold, the design features a great Arrow Jabot Pin, highly detailed with Pave Set
Category
Mid-20th Century European Brooch Vintage Brooches and Pins
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s Retro Gold Pin Set
Located in New York, NY
Emeralds also weighing approximately a total of 0.10 carats.
Circa 1940s
Individual pin: 1 7/8 x 1 7/8 inch
Category
1940s Retro Brooch Vintage Brooches and Pins
Materials
14k Gold
Vintage Retro 18K Yellow Gold Ruby and Old Mine Diamond Snake Pin
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Vintage Retro 18K Yellow Gold Ruby and Old Mine Diamond Snake Pin. This gorgeous Retro
Category
1950s Retro Brooch Vintage Brooches and Pins
Materials
Brown Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Estate Art Deco Revival 18K White Gold Rose Cut Diamond and Pearl Pin
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Estate Art Deco Revival 18K White Gold Rose Cut Diamond and Pearl Pin. This beautiful Art
Category
1970s Art Deco Brooch Vintage Brooches and Pins
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby Sapphire and Diamond Earring and Stick Pin Set Estate
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby Sapphire & Diamond Earring And Stick Pin Set Estate
Each earring has
Category
1990s Brooch Vintage Brooches and Pins
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
1.08 Carat Blue Sapphire and 0.88 Carat Diamond Flower Pin in 18K Gold
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our exquisite 1.08 Carat Blue Sapphire and 0.88 Carat Diamond Flower Pin, a finely
Category
1980s Brooch Vintage Brooches and Pins
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
$4,704 Sale Price
20% Off
7.36 Carat Round and Circular Brilliant Diamond 2.50 Carat Emerald Platinum Pin
Located in New York, NY
Cut Emerald Platinum Pin
Metal:
Platinum
Gemstone 1:
2.36 Carat Diamond
Number of Stones:
1
Category
20th Century Brooch Vintage Brooches and Pins
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Vintage Retro Era 14KT Yellow Gold Cornelian And Ruby Fly Lapel Pin
Located in New York, NY
Experience the exquisite craftsmanship of this vintage 14KT yellow gold pin, adorned with stunning
Category
1950s American Retro Brooch Vintage Brooches and Pins
Materials
Ruby, Yellow Gold
Vintage Retro Tiffany and Co 18K Yellow Gold Cornucopia Sapphire Flower Pin
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Vintage Retro Tiffany and Co 18K Yellow Gold Cornucopia Sapphire Flower Pin. This
Category
1960s American Retro Brooch Vintage Brooches and Pins
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
14K Harry Roa Large Modernist Tie Tack Pin with Diamonds and Cabochon Gemstone
By Harry Roa
Located in Big Bend, WI
14.5mm x 10mm and is highly included. There is a chip in one end on the reverse. The pin stem and clasp
Category
Late 20th Century Modernist Brooch Vintage Brooches and Pins
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Cameo Pin and Pendant with Heart Bezel in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
This antique cameo pin and pendant with heart bezel is made of 14K yellow gold. Measurements are 2
Category
Late 20th Century Art Nouveau Brooch Vintage Brooches and Pins
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,399 Sale Price
20% Off
12.90 Carat Princess Cut and Round Brilliant Sapphire 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pin
Located in New York, NY
Title:
12.90 Carat Princess Cut and Round Brilliant Sapphire 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pin
Metal:
18
Category
20th Century Brooch Vintage Brooches and Pins
Materials
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Thomas Gentille 1970 Sculptural Hair Pin in Polychrome Sterling and Ebony Wood
Located in Miami, FL
A dress hair pin designed by Thomas Gentille (1936-).
A sculptural piece of wearable art, created
Category
1970s American Modernist Brooch Vintage Brooches and Pins
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel
$5,960 Sale Price
20% Off
Gold Nautical Sailor Brooche Natural Blue Lapis and Diamond Pin, circa 1970
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Gold Nautical Sailor Brooche Natural Blue Lapis Lazuli & Diamond Pin Circa 1970.
Weight
Category
1970s Unknown Artisan Brooch Vintage Brooches and Pins
Materials
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Gold
Retro Gold Fish Brooche Natural Turquoise and Ruby Handmade Pin, circa 1950
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Retro 14k Gold Fish Brooche Natural Turqoise & Ruby Pin Circa 1950. The piece weighs 7.5 grams
Category
1950s Unknown Retro Brooch Vintage Brooches and Pins
Materials
Ruby, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold
Natural Amber Tsavorite and Yellow Sapphire Necklace / Pin 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Approximately 80 Ct Natural Amber Tsavorite & Yellow Sapphire Necklace / Pin 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Category
1990s Brooch Vintage Brooches and Pins
Materials
Amber, Yellow Sapphire, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb Platinum/18K White Gold Diamond and Large Amethyst Set of Clips/Pins
By David Webb
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These David Webb matching set of pins showcase dazzling diamonds encircling large, vivid amethysts
Category
Late 20th Century Brooch Vintage Brooches and Pins
Materials
Diamond, Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Abstract 18 Karat Yellow Gold, Platinum and Diamond Pin Retailed, Harry Winston
Located in New York, NY
An abstract pin in 18K Yellow Gold and Platinum, set with Diamonds. Circa 1960, Retailed by Harry
Category
1960s Brooch Vintage Brooches and Pins
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$5,400 Sale Price
20% Off
Pendant-Pin Exquisite Coral Sculpture with in 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamonds
By Olivo Micheletto
Located in Milano, Lombardia
and biliary pin at the back for versatile and secure attachment.
Stamps:
• 10MI
• 750
This coral
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1980s Italian Brooch Vintage Brooches and Pins
Materials
Coral, White Diamond, 18k Gold
Estate Retro Era 18KT Yellow Gold Rare Australian Opal And Diamond Leaf Pin
Located in New York, NY
Estate Retro era 18KT Yellow Gold Rare Australian Opal And Diamond Leaf Pin, a magnificent blend of
Category
1950s American Retro Brooch Vintage Brooches and Pins
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold
1994 Tiffany and Co. 18K Yellow Gold/Sterling Silver Sapphire Elephant &Baby Pin
Located in Hicksville, NY
, and Tested]
Weight: 27.5 grams
Sapphire Details:
Cut: Natural Round Brilliant
Pin Measurements:
Skin
Category
1990s Contemporary Brooch Vintage Brooches and Pins
Materials
Sapphire
Classic and Rare Matched Pair of Zuni Rainbow Dancer Pins by Merle Edaakie
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Merle Edaakie, Zuni Master Lapidary Artist
Zuni Inlay Rainbow Dancer Pin Set
1946
Robert Wallace
Category
Mid-20th Century American Native American Brooch Vintage Brooches and Pins
Materials
Sterling Silver
14K Gold Art Nouveau Stick Pin with Enamel and Pearl Accents Early 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
Gold Stick Pin, a delightful piece that perfectly embodies the flowing lines and romantic motifs of the
Category
Mid-20th Century American Art Nouveau Brooch Vintage Brooches and Pins
Materials
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
$987 Sale Price
30% Off
Vintage 1940s Retro Seaman Schepps Pin Set
By Seaman Schepps
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 14k yellow gold with Cabochon Rubies weighing a total of approximately 3.00 carats and Round Brilliant cut Diamonds weighing a total of approximately 1.00 carat.
Si...
Category
1940s Retro Brooch Vintage Brooches and Pins
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Antique Faux Coral Floral Pin in Brass Tone, Prong Set Beads and Flower Motifs
Located in Milford, DE
Discover the charm of vintage elegance with the antique floral brass pin, featuring a beautifully
Category
20th Century American Art Nouveau Brooch Vintage Brooches and Pins
Antique 14 Karat Gold and Gold Filled Peace Lily Hat Pin with Keshi Pearl
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine 14k gold (and gold filled) Peace Lily hat pin (or stickpin / lapel pin) with a pearl
Category
20th Century American Edwardian Brooch Vintage Brooches and Pins
Materials
Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold-filled
A collection of ten Danish tie pins in sterling silver and gold-plated metal.
Located in bronshoj, DK
A collection of ten Danish tie pins in sterling silver and gold-plated metal.
Modernist design.
Mid
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Mid-20th Century Danish Modernist Brooch Vintage Brooches and Pins
Materials
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
Classic and Rare Small Matched Pair of Zuni Rainbow Dancer Pins by Merle Edaakie
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Merle Edaakie, Zuni Master Lapidary Artist
Zuni Inlay Rainbow Dancer Pin Set
1946
Robert Wallace
Category
Mid-20th Century American Native American Brooch Vintage Brooches and Pins
Materials
Turquoise, Other, Sterling Silver
Vintage 0.80 cttw Sapphire And Diamond Bee Pin In 18k Yellow Gold
Enamel Wings
Located in Chicago, IL
This pin is made of 18k yellow gold and weighs 3.10 DWT (approx. 4.82 grams). It contains 15 round
Category
Late 20th Century Art Nouveau Brooch Vintage Brooches and Pins
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1940s Cartier Retro Hair Pin with Sapphires
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 14k yellow and rose gold with 4 Cabochon Sapphires.
Signed by Cartier
Circa 1940s
2 5/8 x 1 1/4 inch
Category
1940s Brooch Vintage Brooches and Pins
Materials
Sapphire, 14k Gold
Vintage 1960s David Webb Coral Flower Pin with Diamonds
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k gold with carved Coral leaves and a rosette of Round Brilliant cut Diamonds weighing a total of approximately 4.00 carats and a center Diamond weighing approxim...
Category
1960s Brooch Vintage Brooches and Pins
Materials
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold
14k Gold Jade Pearl Garnet Fruit Fly Small Tie Pin
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a 14K yellow gold insect tie pin. It depicts a green jade measuring 8.3mm x 5.8mm (body
Category
20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Brooch Vintage Brooches and Pins
Materials
Jade, Pearl, Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
William Hunt Diederich Brooch Pin
Located in Toledo, OH
William Hunt Diederich brooch or pin made of sterling and brass plating in a two-tone dancing
Category
20th Century Brooch Vintage Brooches and Pins
Materials
Sterling Silver, Brass
Vintage Angel Skin Coral and 18K Pin Brooch
Located in Norwood, NJ
Finely carved angel skin coral floral pin brooch with deeply carved rose flowers set with 18K
Category
20th Century Italian Brooch Vintage Brooches and Pins
Materials
Pink Coral, Gold
Victorian Cameo Brooch Bar Pin
Located in Seattle, WA
Possibly Coral on brass, materials unconfirmed. Bar Pin Art Deco with small (unknown) green
Category
1970s Art Deco Brooch Vintage Brooches and Pins
Materials
Brass
Diamond And 18K Gold Swan Form Pin Brooch
Located in Norwood, NJ
brooch features diamonds weighing about 4.0 carats in total and a round-cut ruby eye all mounted in 18k
Category
20th Century Italian Brooch Vintage Brooches and Pins
Materials
Multi-gemstone, Gold
Vintage Moroccan Pendant Fibula Pin Brooch
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Beautiful vintage Moroccan ethnic fibula pendant or pin brooch.
This Ethnic Moroccan silver pendant
Category
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Brooch Vintage Brooches and Pins
Materials
Metal
Jade, Amethyst And Diamond 14K Gold Form Brooch Pin
Located in Norwood, NJ
14k yellow gold brooch in the form of a floral grouping. Set with amethyst flowers, jade leaves and
Category
20th Century Italian Brooch Vintage Brooches and Pins
Materials
Amethyst, Jade, Gold
Rhinestone Hat Coat Pin, 1940s Oversized Brooch
Located in Wallkill, NY
This is stunning in person. This would look amazing on a coat, scarf or a large scale hat. Measuring 8 inches across Each side is 1.37 inches x 2.46 inches with a large Rhinestone....
Category
1940s American Art Deco Brooch Vintage Brooches and Pins
Modernist Silver Brooch Pin and Earrings
Located in Montreal, QC
Modernist silver brooch modeled as knotted twigs enhanced with gilt shading, and matching clip-on
Category
Late 20th Century Modernist Brooch Vintage Brooches and Pins
Materials
Silver
Jade And Rock Crystal 14K Gold Floral Form Pin Brooch
Located in Norwood, NJ
14 karat yellow gold floral form carved Jade and rock crystal pin brooch with two pearls and 10
Category
20th Century Austrian Brooch Vintage Brooches and Pins
Materials
Jade, Multi-gemstone, Rock Crystal, Gold
Tiffany
Co. 18K Gold And Ruby Leaf Form Brooch Pin
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in Norwood, NJ
Tiffany
Co. vintage 18K yellow gold and ruby leaf form pin brooch. 18k yellow gold with a
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Brooch Vintage Brooches and Pins
Materials
Gold
Diamond, Sapphire And Ruby 18K Gold Bird Form Brooch Pin
Located in Norwood, NJ
18K yellow gold bird brooch pin with diamond, blue sapphires and rubies. Beautiful hand chased bird
Category
20th Century Italian Brooch Vintage Brooches and Pins
Materials
Multi-gemstone, Gold
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Brooch Vintage Brooches And Pins For Sale on 1stDibs
On 1stDibs, there are many options to choose from in our inventory of brooch vintage brooches and pins. Frequently made of Gold, 18k 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 20th Century and newer variations that were made as recently as the 20th Century. The designs in our inventory of brooch vintage brooches and pins bearing Retro or Modern hallmarks are very popular. There have been many well-made iterations of these items over the years, but those made by Tiffany
Co., Cartier and Van Cleef
Arpels are often thought to be among the most beautiful. Many pieces in our collection are stylish for most occasions, but Diamond versions, from our inventory of 608, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. Today, if you’re looking for round cut brooch vintage brooches and pins and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes brilliant cut and mixed cut alternatives. There aren’t many items for men in our collection of brooch vintage brooches and pins, as most of the options available are for women.
How Much are Brooch Vintage Brooches And Pins?
Prices for brooch vintage brooches and pins start at $50 and top out at $210,000 with these brooches, on average, selling for $1,489.
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 Brooch Vintage Brooches and Pins
- What is a brooch pin?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021Brooch 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.
- Is a brooch a pin?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024Yes, 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.
- What are brooch pins called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Brooch 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, 2023The main difference between pins and brooches is style. Both items slide through fabrics and secure in the back with some type of fastener. Brooches are always decorative, but some pins are made only to secure materials together or to hold a garment in place. All brooches are pins, but not all pins are brooches. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of brooches.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023To tell if a brooch is vintage, take a look at its fastener. Pieces made during the first half of the 20th century often had a long thin fastener that you push to open or close. This style of hardware is commonly known as a trombone clasp. Locking safety clasps emerged during the 1930s, and jewelers used them throughout the rest of the 20th century. You can also check brooches for a date stamp or research the maker's mark to determine who produced it. Then, consult trusted online resources to determine the age. Alternatively, you can have a certified appraiser or professional jeweler examine the piece. On 1stDibs, find a variety of brooches from some of the world's top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024To identify vintage brooches, look for the maker's marks. You can usually find them on the backs of brooches. Take a photo of the marking on your brooch, and then conduct a reverse image search to learn who the maker is. If you're unsuccessful, research the marks using trusted online resources or consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer. Shop a diverse assortment of vintage brooches on 1stDibs.
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