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Sapphire and Diamond Frog Pin in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
A fun and beautiful piece, this frog pin contains a body containing 1.20ct of round blue sapphires
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Late 20th Century Contemporary Brooch Vintage Brooches and Pins
Materials
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
4.00 Carat H, VS White and Yellow Gold Bee Pin
Located in Naples, FL
18k White and Yellow Gold Bee Pin. It has 41 Diamonds H, VS In Color and Clarity Weighing
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Brooch Vintage Brooches and Pins
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Star Earrings and Pendant / Pin
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Litchfield County, CT
YSL green glass star pin/pendant and matching oversized earrings. Signed Rive Gauche, Made in
Category
1980s French Brooch Vintage Brooches and Pins
18 Karat Yellow Gold Gem-Set and Pearl Monkey Pin
Located in Nashua, NH
18K Yellow Gold Gem-set and Pearl Monkey Pin. The monkey is pave set with 19 full cut diamonds
Category
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Brooch Vintage Brooches and Pins
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Kashmir Sapphire and Diamond 18 Karat Butterfly Pin / Slide Pendant
Located in METAIRIE, LA
Doubling as a pin OR a slide pendant, this 18KT White Gold Butterfly consists of focal Kashmir Blue
Category
1970s Brooch Vintage Brooches and Pins
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Retro Style Estate Sapphire and Diamond Pin in Platinum, circa 1940s
Located in Chicago, IL
pin is that of a bouquet of flowers with the sapphires as the buds and the round and baguette diamonds
Category
1940s Unknown Retro Brooch Vintage Brooches and Pins
Materials
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Platinum
1960s Pierre Cardin Space-Age, Sterling Silver, Onyx, Carnelian and 14K Pin
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Winnetka, IL
An impressive sterling silver brooch with onyx, carnelian and 14K gold by Pierre Cardin. It's
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1960s French Modernist Brooch Vintage Brooches and Pins
Materials
Carnelian, Onyx, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
15 Kt Yellow Gold, Pearl and Multicolored Enamel Pheasant Tie Pin
Located in Windsor Forest, Berkshire
A 15 Kt yellow gold, pearl and enamel pheasant tie pin. The multicolored enamel pheasant perched on
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Late 20th Century British Modern Brooch Vintage Brooches and Pins
Materials
Yellow Gold, Enamel
18K Yellow Gold, Sapphire and Diamond Horsehead Pin, by Demner
By Demner
Located in New York, NY
The horsehide and mane pave-set throughout with brilliant-cut diamonds weighing approx.9.5ct of diamonds, the eye decorated with a marquise-cut sapphire.
Category
1980s Austrian Brooch Vintage Brooches and Pins
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage Cultured Pearl and Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Bar Pin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic vintage pearl and diamond bar pin circa 1950s. The pin is made of 14kt white gold, and the
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Brooch Vintage Brooches and Pins
Materials
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold
Yellow Sapphire and Diamond Frog Pin in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
A fun and beautiful piece, this frog pin contains a body containing 1.20ct of round yellow
Category
Late 20th Century Contemporary Brooch Vintage Brooches and Pins
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold
Antique Diamond and Black Onyx Platinum Pin, Presented in an Walker and Son Box
Located in New York, NY
An antique diamond and black onyx platinum pin, presented in an antique box bearing the name Walker
Category
20th Century Art Deco Brooch Vintage Brooches and Pins
Materials
Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
1950s Ruby, Emerald, Tourmaline and Diamond 18k Gold Flower Basket Pin/Pendant
Located in St. Catharines, ON
Of two color 18k gold, this delightful jardiniere or giardinetto pin from the 1940s is designed as
Category
1950s French Retro Brooch Vintage Brooches and Pins
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Adorable 18K White Gold Diamond and South Sea Pearl Monkey Pin
By Cassis Jewelry Inc.
Located in Chicago, IL
Adorable 18K white gold diamond and South Sea pearl monkey pin, set with 78 full cut round diamonds
Category
1990s American Contemporary Brooch Vintage Brooches and Pins
Materials
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
SeidenGang Diamond Gold Lion Pin
By SeidenGang
Located in Chicago, IL
Seidengang 18K yellow gold pin with 78 round diamonds weighing 1.09cts, G color, VS2 clarity and 2
Category
1990s American Contemporary Brooch Vintage Brooches and Pins
Materials
Tourmaline, White Diamond, 18k Gold
Victorian Style 14 Karat Yellow Gold Enamel and Diamond Pin/Pendant
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Victorian style 14 karat yellow gold black enamel and diamond pin/pendant prong set with 28 round
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Brooch Vintage Brooches and Pins
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold
18 Karat Articulated Scarecrow Pin/Pendant with Turquoise, Diamond and Pearl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rudi Cherny designed 18 Karat yellow gold scarecrow pin/pendant embellished by a 6mm cultured pearl
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Artisan Brooch Vintage Brooches and Pins
Materials
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold
Pair of Pins --Gold and Jadeite Fish Swimming In The Sea
Located in New York, NY
Adorable pair of figural fish pins. The fish are carved jadeite, with faceted ruby eyes, swimming
Category
1950s Unknown Brooch Vintage Brooches and Pins
Materials
Jade, Ruby, 18k Gold
Retro Gold Diamond Flexible Pin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bring back the 1940s flair with this diamond pin. Pave set diamonds in Platinum contrast nicely
Category
1940s Unknown Retro Brooch Vintage Brooches and Pins
Materials
Diamond, Platinum, Rose Gold
Vintage Snowflake pin by Kramer WIth Faux Pearls and Rhinestones 1960s
By Kramer
Located in Austin, TX
Period: 1960
Hallmark: Kramer
Condition: very good
Dimensions: H 2.4 Inch
Materials: base metal, rhinestones, faux pearls, glass
Free worldwide shipping. Free 5-day return.
Category
1960s Brooch Vintage Brooches and Pins
Adorable Pair of Yellow and White Gold Diamond French Bulldog Moveable Pins
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This dapper duo of 18k white gold and 18k yellow gold French Bulldog pins are a constant source of
Category
1990s Brooch Vintage Brooches and Pins
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Coro Vintage Horse Head Duette Fur Clip / Pin and Clip Earrings, 1940s
By Coro
Located in New York, NY
This is a classic 1940s world famous duette pin by Coro. I have seen it with a gold wash, but I
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1940s American Brooch Vintage Brooches and Pins
Pin Colibrì with Rubies, Diamonds and Grey Pearl in Gold 18 Karats
Located in Milano, IT
Pin Colibrì in Yellow and detailed White Gold 18 karats and Rubies, Diamonds and a central grey
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Brooch Vintage Brooches and Pins
Materials
Emerald, Jade, Gold
1970s William deLillo Coral glass and seed Bead Scatter Starflower Pins (2)
By deLillo
Located in Palm Springs, CA
and elegance in his jewelry designs. This pair of flower pins, which ressemble star forms, are elegant
Category
1970s American Brooch Vintage Brooches and Pins
Asch Grossbardt Angel Fish Diamond Emerald and Mother of Pearl 18k Gold Pin Broo
By Asch Grossbardt
Located in DALLAS, TX
Asch Grossbardt Angel Fish pin brooch made with 18k yellow gold and includes Mother of Pearl with
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20th Century North American Brooch Vintage Brooches and Pins
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
VAN CLEEF
ARPELS Gold
Diamond Flower Pin
By Van Cleef
Arpels
Located in Southampton, NY
A stylized flower brooch of 18K gold, this Van Cleef & Arpels pin features petal outlines with
Category
1950s French Brooch Vintage Brooches and Pins
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Hematite Emerald Diamond Gold Bear Pin
Located in Chicago, IL
18K yellow gold bear pin, set with 60 round diamonds weighing 3.50cts, EF color, VS clarity, and 2
Category
1960s American Contemporary Brooch Vintage Brooches and Pins
Materials
Diamond, Hematite, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Karbra 14k Yellow Gold Tahitian Pearl and 4 Carat Opal Beetle Stick Pin
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous 14k Yellow Gold Pin with Ornate Design and Tahitian Pearl and Opal Cabochon Accents
Total
Category
1960s Modern Brooch Vintage Brooches and Pins
Materials
Opal, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Platinum and Diamond Bar Pin with 18 Yellow Gold X by Gumuchian Fils
By Gumuchian
Located in Red Bank, NJ
A Pretty Platinum And Diamond Bar Pin With 18 Karat Yellow Gold X. Pin Contains 14 Round Brilliant
Category
1990s American Contemporary Brooch Vintage Brooches and Pins
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Playful Poodle Dog with Enamel Ball, Ruby Eyes and Diamond Collar Gold Pin
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This playful little 18k gold chubby cheeked poodle pin has round faceted ruby eyes and a white gold
Category
1950s Brooch Vintage Brooches and Pins
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Timeless Scottie Dog Diamond and Gemstone Gold Pin Looking For Forever Home
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This fabulous little fella is so adorable, you will want to take him home for yourself! He is 18k yellow gold and accented with diamonds, rubies, emeralds, and amethysts all cabochon...
Category
1950s Brooch Vintage Brooches and Pins
Materials
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
Pin Dog with Grenade Nose, Emeralds and Jades Cabochon in Gold 18 Karats
Located in Milano, IT
Pin Dog in Yellow and detailed White Gold 18 karats and Grenade nose, Emeralds and eyes of Jades
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Brooch Vintage Brooches and Pins
Materials
Emerald, Jade, Gold
Magnificent French Diamond Sapphire Flower Pin
Located in Blowing Rock, NC
Set with approximately 20.00 carats of diamonds and 4.50 carats of sapphires. Platinum. Measuring 3 3/4 inches in length and 2 3/4 inches in width this impressive piece is a great ad...
Category
1960s French Brooch Vintage Brooches and Pins
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
18 Kt Yellow and White Gold and Ruby Tie Pin in the Form of a Polo Mallet
Located in Windsor Forest, Berkshire
An 18 Kt yellow and white gold and ruby tie pin fashioned in the form of a polo mallet.
The blade
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Brooch Vintage Brooches and Pins
Materials
Ruby, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Fabulous Retro Ruby Diamond Rose Gold Pin
Located in Chicago, IL
Fabulous 14K rose gold diamond and ruby pin set with 22 round diamonds weighing approximately
Category
1940s American Retro Brooch Vintage Brooches and Pins
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Diamond Gold Snail Pin by MAUBOUSSIN Paris.
By Mauboussin
Located in Southampton, NY
A beautifully modelled diamond and gold snail pin with ruby set antennae by Mauboussin Paris.
Category
Late 20th Century French Brooch Vintage Brooches and Pins
Materials
18k Gold
Enamel Gold Turtle Pin by BOUCHERON Paris
By Boucheron
Located in Southampton, NY
Charming Turtle pin by Boucheron Paris realistically translucently enamelled , the head set with
Category
1980s French Brooch Vintage Brooches and Pins
Materials
18k Gold
Tiffany
Co. Dragonfly Pin with Diamonds and Pearls Set in 18 Karat White Gold
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in Atlanta, GA
The beauty of Tiffany & Co. jewelry is evident in this 18 karat white gold dragonfly pin. Two
Category
1960s American Artisan Brooch Vintage Brooches and Pins
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
18 Karat Gold Pelican Enamel Pin with Ruby Eye and Pave Diamond Fish
Located in New York, NY
Pelican in flight with green and blue enamel with a pave diamond fish present in the mouth. Measures 2.75” wide by 1.75” height. Marked, 18 k. Weighs,
Category
1960s Unknown Contemporary Brooch Vintage Brooches and Pins
Materials
Black Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Van Cleef
Arpels Retro Gold Diamond Sapphire Pin
By Van Cleef
Arpels
Located in NY, NY
This magnificent brooch is in 18k yellow gold that has a fan motif with calibre cut sapphire
Category
1940s American Retro Brooch Vintage Brooches and Pins
Materials
Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold
Gold Elephant Pin, Ruby Eyes and Made of 18 Karat Yellow Gold, Fur Clip Back
Located in Mobile, AL
Handmade 18 karat yellow gold solid elephant pin with faceted ruby eyes approximately 0.60 carats
Category
1970s American Modern Brooch Vintage Brooches and Pins
Materials
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
VAN CLEEF
ARPELS Gold
Diamond Feuille Pin
By Van Cleef
Arpels
Located in Southampton, NY
This Van Cleef & Arpels "Feuille" clip features a sharp, chic silhouette of a leaf, and has 4.5 carats of glittering diamonds set in 18K white gold. Numbered ML413.
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1990s French Brooch Vintage Brooches and Pins
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Rosenthal Diamond Bee Pin
By Rosenthal
Located in Chicago, IL
18K yellow gold Rosenthal diamond bee pin, prong set with 19 full cut round diamonds weighing
Category
1990s American Contemporary Brooch Vintage Brooches and Pins
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Platinum Diamond Flower Pin with Double Hinged Back
Located in Chicago, IL
Platinum flower pin with double hinged back, set with 173 full cut round diamonds and 17 baguette
Category
1950s Unknown Contemporary Brooch Vintage Brooches and Pins
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Rosenthal Diamond Gold Bee Pin with Ruby Eyes
By Herbert Rosenthal
Located in Chicago, IL
Rosenthal 18K yellow gold diamond bee pin set with 19 full cut round diamonds weighing 1.97cts and
Category
1970s American Contemporary Brooch Vintage Brooches and Pins
Materials
Ruby, White Diamond, Yellow Gold
J.E. CALDWELL 1940
s Diamond
Gold Double Clip Pin
By J.E. Caldwell
Co.
Located in Southampton, NY
This organically shaped, mid-century designed J.E. Caldwell double clip pin separates into 2
Category
1940s American Brooch Vintage Brooches and Pins
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Custom Clown Pin in 14k Yellow Gold, Geneve Watch Body
Enamel Hat, 2 Cts
Located in Surfside, FL
Custom clown pin in 14k with Geneve watch body and enamel hat accented with 2 carats in diamonds.
Category
20th Century Brooch Vintage Brooches and Pins
Materials
Yellow Gold, Enamel
Small Vintage Lacquer
Rhinestone Acorn Pin Brooch
Located in Seguin, TX
Small vintage circa 1950's black lacquer and rhinestone acorn pin. Unsigned, pin and hook finding
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Brooch Vintage Brooches and Pins
Materials
Paste, Lacquer
Vintage Sterling Silver Pin Brooch by Erik Granith, Finland, 1966
By Erik Granit
Located in Stockholm, SE
Round silver pin brooch with a dangle ball in the middle by Erik Granit, Finland, 1966. Ball clasp
Category
1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Brooch Vintage Brooches and Pins
Materials
Silver
Edouard Rambaud Handbag with Interchangeable Gold Sun Brooch Pins 1980s
By Edouard Rambaud
Located in Amsterdam, NH
Edouard Rambaud top handle patent leather handbag with interchangeable gold and blue sun brooch
Category
1980s French Brooch Vintage Brooches and Pins
Large Vintage 14 Karat Gold Scorpion Natural Opal Brooch Pin with Opal Eyes
Located in Overland Park, KS
Large 1 3/4" Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Scorpion with a Natural Opal Brooch Pin with Opal Eyes. 12mm
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Brooch Vintage Brooches and Pins
Materials
Opal, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
1980-1990 Cabochon Diamond and Sapphire 18K Gold Set Earrings and Pin Brooch
Located in Roma, IT
a pin brooch or hat ornament.
Category
1980s Italian Brooch Vintage Brooches and Pins
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
1940s Vintage Omega Diamond and Sapphire White Gold Falling Brooch / Pin / Watch
By Omega
Located in Miami, FL
Beautifully crafted, this impressive diamond and sapphire brooch features an omega small round
Category
1940s Brooch Vintage Brooches and Pins
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sapphire and Diamond Turtle Pin in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Add to your menagerie with this elegant turtle brooch. Consisting of about one carat of deep blue
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Contemporary Brooch Vintage Brooches and Pins
Materials
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Pearl and Diamond Brooch Pin
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Large pearl and diamond brooch in 18-karat white gold. Gracefully spread over the bee's wings are
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Brooch Vintage Brooches and Pins
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamond and Sapphire Bow Brooch Pin
Located in Miami, FL
Enchanting brooch pin crafted in 18 karat yellow gold, featuring 6 round brilliant cut diamonds
Category
1980s Unknown Modern Brooch Vintage Brooches and Pins
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Coral, Emerald and Diamond Brooch Pin
Located in Miami, FL
Delightful brooch pin crafted in 18 karat yellow gold featuring a coral cabochon accented by 4
Category
1980s Unknown Contemporary Brooch Vintage Brooches and Pins
Materials
Coral, Diamond, Emerald
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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
- 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 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.
- 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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