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Yellow Gold Diamond Butterfly Brooch Pin - 14k Round Brilliant .26ctw Spring
Located in Greensboro, NC
Brilliant
Color: G - H
Clarity: VS2 - SI1
Total Carats: .26ctw
Style: Brooch
Fastening Type: Hinged Pin
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Ruby Butterfly Brooch Pin - 14k Round Brilliant .20ctw Nature
Located in Greensboro, NC
): .20ctw
Cut: Round Brilliant
Total Carats: .20ctw
Style: Brooch
Fastening Type: Hinged Pin and Whale
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rose Gold Victorian Mizpah Brooch - 9k Friendship Love Watchtower Antique Pin
Located in Greensboro, NC
)
Style: Brooch
Fastening Type: Hinged Pin and C-Clasp
Theme: Mizpah, Friendship Love, Watchtower
Features
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Materials
9k Gold, Rose Gold
Art Deco Buddha Jabot Brooch Pin Rose Cut Diamond Platinum Enamel
Located in New York, NY
The Rose Diamond Platinum Enamel Buddha Jabot Pin Brooch is an Art Deco Masterpiece. The seated
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum, Enamel
Antique Bohemian Faith Love Hope Pin Brooch Garnet Silver Garnet /4.6 gr
Located in SE
Very nice Austrian /Bohemian brooch composed of symbols of Faith, Hope and Love chained together
Category
Antique 19th Century Austrian Arts and Crafts Brooches
Materials
Garnet, Silver
18K Yellow Gold 2/5 Cttw Diamond and Cultured South Sea Pearl Flower Pin Brooch
Located in New York, NY
. Fastened securely with a pin clasp on the reverse, this brooch promises not only to adorn but to awe
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Brooches
Materials
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Style Rhinestone
Enamel Brooch/Pin - Unsigned - Mid 20th Century
Located in Chatham, CA
Art Deco style rhinestone and enamel brooch/pin - unsigned - mid 20th century.
Good vintage
Category
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Enamel
Elsa Peretti Tiffany
Co. Open Heart Diamond Brooch - Sterling 925 Love Pin
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in Greensboro, NC
Style: Brooch
Fastening Type: Hinged Pin and Whale Tail Bullet Clasp
Theme: Love, Heart
Measurements
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Diamond
Egyptian Revival Turquoise Pharoah Sphynx Enamel Brooch Pin Art Deco Silver
Located in New York, NY
white enamel. The brooch pin is Silver and dates to the Art Deco period, circa 1890-1920. It has its
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Turquoise, Silver, Enamel
18K 2 3/4 Cttw Diamond and Emerald Dangle Art Deco Shield Brooch Pin Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Imbued with the splendor of the Art Deco era, this exquisite 18k white gold brooch pin pendant
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Brooches
Materials
White Diamond, Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Yellow Gold Quill Feather Pen Brooch - 14k Writer Author Secretary Pin
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold
Style: Brooch
Fastening Type: Hinged pIn and Whale Tail Clasp
Theme
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco 14K Two Tone Gold Natural YOGO Sapphire and Diamond Bar Brooch Pin GIA
Located in Addison, TX
14K White and Yellow gold Art Deco bar brooch featuring with 2 Old European Cut Diamond weighing
Category
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond Edwardian Flower Watch Pin - 14k Mine .12ct Antique Brooch
Located in Greensboro, NC
Cut: Mine
Color: I
Clarity: VS2
Total Carats: .12ct
Style: Watch Pin Brooch
Fastening Type: Hinged
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond Vintage Fly Brooch - 14k Single Cut .16ctw Insect Pin
Located in Greensboro, NC
Diamonds
Carat(s): .16ctw
Cut: Single
Color: H - I
Clarity: VS1 - VS2
Total Carats: .16ctw
Style: Brooch
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond Vintage Owl Brooch -14k Cab .34ctw Wise Bird Pin
Located in Greensboro, NC
: Brooch
Fastening Type: Hinged Pin and Whale Tail Clasp
Theme: Owl, Wise Bird
Measurements
Tall: 1 9/16
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K 2 3/4 Cttw Diamond and 12.5 MM Cultured Freshwater Pearl Floral Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
Discover the epitome of timeless elegance with this exquisitely crafted brooch, fashioned from 18K
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Brooches
Materials
White Diamond, Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Yellow Gold Citrine Aquamarine Buddha Head Brooch - 18k 5.80ctw Carved Pin
Located in Greensboro, NC
: Purple
Total Carats: 5.80ctw
Style: Brooch
Fastening Type: Hinged Pin and Whale Tail Clasp
Theme
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Aquamarine, Citrine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K White Gold 2 1/5 Cttw Diamond and South Sea Pearl Floral Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
Discover the epitome of luxurious sophistication with this exquisite brooch, masterfully crafted
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Brooches
Materials
White Diamond, Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Yellow Gold Edwardian Flower Garland Bar Brooch - 14k Antique Enamel Pin
Located in Greensboro, NC
: Enamel
Color: Blue & White
Style: Bar Brooch
Fastening Type: Hinged Pin and Locking C-Clasp
Theme
Category
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Brooches
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Yellow Gold Banded Agate/Hardstone Victorian Brooch - 14k Antique Cameo Pin
Located in Greensboro, NC
Banded Agate / Hardstone
Cut: Carved Stone
Size: 37.8mm x 27.9mm
Style: Brooch
Fastening Type: Hinged
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Agate, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Vintage Georgian Rose Cut Diamond Gold Silver Large Star Pin Brooch
Located in Southampton, PA
Antique Vintage Estate 18k Gold And Silver Rose Cut Diamond Large Star Pin Brooch.
Authentic
Category
Antique Early 1800s American Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Rose Gold, Gold, Silver
18K White Gold 1 5/6 Ct Diamond Floral Filigree Brooch Pin and Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
versatile design also makes it a brooch pin for dual styling options.
Product Features:
Diamond Type
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Yellow Gold Carved Shell Vintage Brooch - 14k Cameo Silhouette Oval Pin
Located in Greensboro, NC
Style: Brooch
Fastening Type: Hinged Pin and Locking C-Clasp
Theme: Silhouette
Features: Rope-textured
Category
20th Century Brooches
Materials
Yellow Gold
Ceil Chapman 1950s Gold + Pearl + Rhinestone Large Vintage 50s Brooch Pin
By Ceil Chapman
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare 1950s signed CEIL CHAPMAN light gold, pearl and rhinestone large brooch pin ! Features a light
Category
Vintage 1950s American Brooches
$556 Sale Price
20% Off
Whimsical Tsavorite Green Garnet Gold Frog Brooch Pin Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Adorable Frog Brooch Pin, eyes and belly set with Tsavorite Garnets hand made 18k Yellow Gold
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Garnet, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Gold
Vintage Diamond Art Deco Platinum Filigree Brooch Pin Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Elegant and finely detailed Art Deco Diamond Platinum Brooch Pin. Handmade
Category
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Tourmaline Sapphire Diamond Bouquet Gold Brooch Pin Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Stylish and finely detailed Cat’s-eye and Green Tourmaline, Sapphire Gemstones and Diamond Pin
Category
Late 20th Century Modernist Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby and Diamond Wreath Pin
Located in New York, NY
Circular three Dimensional chased 18kt Yellow Gold Pin set with vivid faceted Rubies and centered
Category
Vintage 1980s Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Amethyst Set Bar Brooch with Steel Pin in 15ct Rose Gold
Located in London, GB
Amethyst. The pin itself is a pin bar brooch, and it is made of steel for extra strength.
Additional
Category
Late 20th Century Brooches
Materials
Amethyst, Rose Gold, Steel, 15k Gold
Malachite and White Jade Duck Pin
Located in Hong Kong, HK
symbolizes serenity and purity.
Pin it to a linen blazer, a silk scarf, or the strap of a leather handbag
Category
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Jade, Malachite
White Gold Pave Citrine
Diamond Frog Brooch - 18k Round 3.26ctw Amphibian Pin
Located in Greensboro, NC
: Round Brilliant
Color: G - H
Clarity: SI1 - I1
Total Carats: 3.26ctw
Style: Brooch
Fastening Type
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Yellow Gold Opal Vintage Flower Brooch - 14k Round Cabochon .91ctw Cluster Pin
Located in Greensboro, NC
: Round Cabochon
Origin: Australian
Total Carats: 0.91ctw
Style: Brooch
Fastening Type: Hinged Pin and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond Vintage Heart Flower Brooch - 14k Round Brilliant .48ctw Pin
Located in Greensboro, NC
Cut: Round Brilliant
Color: G - H
Clarity: SI
Total Carats: 0.48ctw
Style: Brooch
Fastening Type
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Carved Jadeite Jade
Diamond Pin and Synthetic Dangling Ruby Bead Platinum Pin
By Gad
Co.
Located in Miami, FL
platinum, this piece is a testament to its artistic beauty. Invest in this jade pin/brooch for a truly awe
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Jade, Ruby, Platinum
Yellow Gold Tourmaline Vintage Wild Pansy Solitaire Brooch 14k .60ct Flower Pin
Located in Greensboro, NC
Carat(s): .60ct
Cut: Round
Color: Green
Total Carats: .60ct
Style: Solitaire Brooch
Fastening Type
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruser Diamond Baroque Pearl Vintage Flower Brooch Gold 14k Plat 1.23ctw GIA Pin
By William Ruser
Located in Greensboro, NC
Pearls
Total Carats: 1.23ctw
Style: Brooch
Fastening Type: Hinged Pin and Locking C-Clasp
Theme: Flower
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Citrine Bow Brooch - 18k Emerald 2.30ct Tied Ribbon Pin Medeira
Located in Greensboro, NC
): 2.30ct
Cut: Emerald
Color: Medeira
Total Carats: 2.30ct
Style: Brooch
Fastening Type: Hinged Pin and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Citrine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Cultured Pearl
Ruby Flying Goose Brooch - 14k Baroque Bird Pin
Located in Greensboro, NC
: Brooch
Fastening Type: Hinged Pin and Whale Tail
Theme: Flying Goose, Bird
Features: Etched Detailing
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Cultured Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Nephrite Jade Seed Pearl Vintage Halo Brooch - 14k Oval Cabochon Pin
Located in Greensboro, NC
: Routinely Enhanced
Carat(s): NA
Cut: Oval Cabochon
Seed Pearls
Style: Solitaire with Accents Halo Brooch
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Jade, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Egyptian Revival Carved Citrine Peridot Pharaoh King Tut Brooch Pin Art Deco
Located in New York, NY
This is a rare Art Deco Egyptian Revival Citrine and Peridot Pharaoh Brooch Pin masterpiece. The
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Citrine, Peridot, Silver
Yellow Gold Sapphire Pearl Edwardian Bar Brooch - 10k Round .72ctw Antique Pin
Located in Greensboro, NC
Style: Bar Brooch
Fastening Type: Hinged Pin and Locking C-Clasp
Measurements
Tall: 1/8" (3.1mm)
Wide
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Edwardian Brooches
Materials
Pearl, Sapphire, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
White Gold Diamond Camphor Glass Vintage Brooch - 10k Single Cut Filigree Pin
Located in Greensboro, NC
: Single
Color: H
Clarity: IS2
Material Information
Camphor Glass
Style: Brooch
Fastening Type: Hinged
Category
20th Century Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold
Detailed Etched 18K Yellow Gold Accented with Natural Coral Brooch/Hat Pin
Located in New York, NY
Wonderfully detailed etched 18k gilded yellow gold brooch and optional hat pin is accented
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Baroque Brooches
Materials
Coral, 18k Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby Sapphire Butterfly Brooch - 14k Round .77ctw Nature Pin
Located in Greensboro, NC
: .77ctw
Style: Brooch
Fastening Type: Hinged Pin and Whale Tail Clasp
Theme: Butterfly, Nature
Features
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian 18k Gold 1.97ctw Old European Diamond Swirl Flower Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
This gorgeous antique brooch pin was crafted in 18k yellow gold during the Victorian era and
Category
Antique Early 1900s Victorian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Yellow Gold Glass Ruby Cultured Pearl Figural Brooch - 18k Cameo .14ctw Pin
Located in Greensboro, NC
Carats: .14ctw
Style: Brooch
Fastening Type: Hinged Pin and Trombone Clasp
Theme: Figural
Measurements
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Cultured Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Garnet Victorian Solitaire Bar Brooch - 10k Antique Floral Cross Pin
Located in Greensboro, NC
Garnet
Cut: Round
Color: Red
Style: Solitaire Bar Brooch
Fastening Type: Hinged Pin and Covered C-Clasp
Category
Antique 1880s Victorian Brooches
Materials
Garnet, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Platinum Diamond Art Deco Bar Brooch - 14k European Vintage Floral Filigree Pin
Located in Greensboro, NC
Natural Diamond
Carat(s): .08ct
Cut: European
Color: G
Clarity: VS1
Style: Solitaire Bar Brooch
Fastening
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Yellow Gold Australian Black Opal Triplet Dia Vintage Halo Brooch 14k .45ctw Pin
Located in Greensboro, NC
Carats: .45ctw
Style: Halo Brooch
Fastening Type: Hinged Pin and Whale Tail Bullet Clasp
Measurements
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Opal, Black Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Citrine Pearl Edwardian Brooch - 14k Oval 6.87ct Scroll Antique Pin
Located in Greensboro, NC
Citrine
Carat(s): 6.87ct
Cut: Oval
Color: Orange
Natural Pearls
Total Carats: 6.87ct
Style: Brooch
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Citrine, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Tourmaline Lab-Created Ruby Retro Brooch - 18k 1.52ctw Vintage Pin
Located in Greensboro, NC
: Brooch
Fastening Type: Hinged Pin and Trombone Clasp
Theme: Floral Bouquet
Features: Milgrain Detailing
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Ruby, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
4.50ct Diamond Gold and Platinum Pin
Located in New York, NY
This is an amazing 18k yellow gold and platinum pin. The pin is set with sparkling round cut
Category
20th Century Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Art Deco Style Circle with Ribbon Bow Halo Blue Sapphire
Diamond Pin Brooch
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
Vintage Art Deco design brooch pin set with round cut diamonds and French cut sapphires. Designed
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
1890s English Antique Rose Cut Diamond Crescent Moon Gold Silver Bar Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
Silver Brooch Pin Bar
This slim smile of a moon--a waxing crescent--is aglitter with tiny twinkling rose
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, Silver
Platinum Diamond Vintage Bow Brooch Marq
Cush 19.15ctw PGS Handmade Ribbon Pin
Located in Greensboro, NC
: VVS2 - SI2 (most VVS2 - VS2)
Total Carats: 19.15ctw
Style: Brooch
Fastening Type: Hinged Pin and
Category
20th Century Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Elizabeth Locke Mother of Pearl
Cultured Pearl Hammered Yellow Gold Brooch Pin
By Elizabeth Locke
Located in Southampton, PA
Hammered 18k Yellow Gold Mother of Pearl And Cultured Pearl Brooch Pin by Elizabeth Locke.
With
Category
20th Century American Brooches
Materials
Cultured Pearl, Yellow Gold
Herbert Rosenthal Sapphire and Diamond Bee Pin
By Herbert Rosenthal
Located in Bethesda, MD
This exquisite bee pin by Herbert Rosenthal showcases masterful craftsmanship in 18 karat gold
Category
Vintage 1970s American Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
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Brooches And Pins For Sale on 1stDibs
Find an expansive variety of brooches and pins available on 1stDibs. All of the items for sale were constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold. Our collection of these items for sale includes 1458 vintage editions and 228 modern creations to choose from as well. Our collection, which features older pieces for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century, has proven very popular over the years. Pieces in our collection of brooches and pins made by Victorian jewelers — as well as those associated with Modern — are very popular. Many examples in our inventory of these items are appealing no matter their origins, but Tiffany
Co., Cartier and Van Cleef
Arpels produced popular versions that are worth a look. Lovers of these pieces agree that it’s a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 789 Diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. Today, if you’re looking for round cut brooches and pins and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes cabochon and old european cut alternatives. There aren’t many items for men in our collection of brooches and pins, as most of the options available are for women.
How Much are Brooches And Pins?
Prices for brooches and pins can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $50 and can go as high as $100,600, while brooches and pins, on average, fetch $2,288.
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 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.
- What is a flower pin?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021A flower pin is a decorative piece of ornament that is usually worn on a suit. It is positioned on the left lapel. A flower pin is attached to the garment either by sliding it into a slot on the lapel or with a metal wire secured to the back of the pin. Shop for a range of antique and vintage flower pins on 1stDibs.
- What is a circle pin?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021A circle pin is a classic piece of jewelry that was popular in the 1950’s and 60’s, often fashioned to a cardigan or blouse. Circle pins were known to have different meanings depending on where they were worn and the style of the pin. Some pin styles and placements conveyed one’s undying love for another. Shop circle pins on 1stDibs.
- What is a twist pin?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021Twist pin is a corkscrew shaped pin that can be used for a variety of household purposes such as to keep slipcovers and arm covers in place, secure mattresses and attaching sheets and blankets to the mattress. On 1stDibs, find a variety of vintage and antique twist pins.
- What is a mourning pin?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021It's not uncommon for people to wear jewelry that represents their loved ones. Wearing a mourning pin shows an emotional connection with someone who has passed away and can help you grieve in a way that feels appropriate and respectful.
- What is a safety pin dress?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The original safety pin dress was a Versace creation famously worn by actress Elizabeth Hurley in 1994. Since then, Versace has made many other designs featuring safety pins. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Versace safety pin clothing from some of the world’s top boutiques.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022What a safety pin symbolizes is largely a matter of personal opinion. In recent years, the pin has come to symbolize support for the rights of marginalized people. Historically, people associated safety pins with babies and motherhood because of the pins used to hold cloth diapers in place. Shop a collection of safety pin jewelry on 1stDibs.
- What are juggling pins called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Juggling pins are called clubs by jugglers themselves, and can be called pins or batons by the layman. Juggling dates back to nearly 2000 BC, with evidence of forms of juggling being found in Egypt, the Pacific Islands and even in the Aztec Empire-era in Mexico. Find an assortment of clubs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is a hat pin used for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021A hat pin is a pin that can be used to secure your hat to your head. It is usually done so through the hair. They are often 6 to 8 inches long and have a decorative head.
- What is a tie pin called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A tie pin can go by various names including tie clip, tie slide, tie bar, or tie clasp. No matter what you call it, the purpose is the same—it attaches the tie to the shirt front, preventing it from moving around and keeping the wearer’s look sleek and smooth. Shop a collection of vintage and new tie pins from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
- What are fancy pins called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Fancy pins can also be called lapel pins or enamel pins. The metal is molded in an ornate design, and soft enamel is added, sometimes by hand, to create the desired look. You’ll find a variety of lapel pins and enamel pins from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is a paste brooch?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021A paste brooch will feature hand-cut polished glass. The paste glass is usually polished with metal until it is smooth and shines like a gemstone. A paste brooch is made of such glass and became popular as a cheaper alternative to diamonds. Find a variety of paste brooches on 1stDibs.
- What is a golden brooch?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A golden brooch is a decorative piece of jewelry designed with a hinged pin and catch that is fastened to clothing. It is a piece of ornament usually made of metal, often silver or gold. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage brooches.
- What is a bar brooch?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A bar brooch is a type of pin brooch. It is horizontal and elongated and comes in all shapes and sizes. Bar brooches are popular due to their ease of fastening. The pin of the brooch hooks through a looped fastening, once the brooch is attached to the wearer's lapel. Find a collection of antique and vintage brooches on 1stDibs.
- What are the types of brooches?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024There are many types of brooches. Originating from Scotland, Luckenbooth brooches feature a single heart or two interlocking hearts and are common romantic gifts. Bar brooches have a long, slender design similar to tie bars. En tremblant brooches typically feature floral forms connected by wires that allow them to sway or tremble as the wearer moves. Popular during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Aigrette brooches show off sweeping forms that resemble feathers. Cameo brooches have an oval or circular shape and flaunt a raised relief, usually depicting a person. Shop a large collection of brooches on 1stDibs.
- What is a navette brooch?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023A navette brooch is a brooch that features a gemstone in a Marquise cut. Its sides gently curve and meet at points on either end. Shop a variety of gemstone brooches from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What were brooches used for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Brooches are used as fastenings to secure a cloak, shawl or scarf. Decorative brooches also let wearers accessorize and personalize their ensemble. Shop a range of vintage and contemporary brooches from some of the top boutiques around the world on 1stDibs.
- How do I wear a vintage tie pin?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To wear a vintage tie pin, position the pin between the third and fourth buttons of your shirt. Then, slip the pin through both layers of the tie. Finally, secure the backing. Find a range of vintage tie pins on 1stDibs.
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