Modernist Pins Brooches
to
68
257
15
413
241
134
61
51
29
28
27
18
10
8
3
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
27
11
11
9
8
Sort By
William Spratling Amethyst Silver Parrot Pin Brooch Vintage Taxco Mexico 1940s
By William Spratling
Located in North Attleboro, MA
Fantastic William Spratling "Lorenzo" sterling silver and amethyst brooch! The brooch features a
Category
Vintage 1940s Mexican Modernist Brooches
Materials
Amethyst, Silver
Signed KJL Kenneth Jay Lane MALTESE CROSS Pin Brooch Pendant Estate Find
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Montreal, QC
Stunning Vintage Kenneth Jay Lane MALTESE CROSS Pin Brooch Pendant encrusted with CZ Rhinestones
Category
Vintage 1980s American Modernist Brooches
Kenneth Jay Lane Signed KJL MALTESE CROSS Pin Brooch Pendant Estate Find
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Vintage Kenneth Jay Lane MALTESE CROSS Pin Brooch Pendant encrusted with CZ
Category
Late 20th Century American Modernist Brooches
Vintage Art Glass Evil Eye Golden Mid Century Modern Statement Brooch Pin
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Vintage Mid Century Modern Art Glass Evil Eye Golden Statement Brooch Pin
Category
Late 20th Century Modernist Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
Butler
Wilson Designer Signed BW Faux Gemstone Christmas Tree Brooch Pin
By Butler
Wilson
Located in Montreal, QC
Designer signed BW Butler & Wilson Christmas Tree Brooch set with sparkling Faux Multi Gemstones in
Category
1990s British Modernist Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
Mid Century Modern Large Spider Marcasite Faux Pearl Sterling Silver Brooch Pin
Located in Montreal, QC
Statement pin brooch featuring a Large Spider with Faux Pearl body and Sparkly marcasite
Category
Vintage 1960s Modernist Brooches
Materials
Pearl, Sterling Silver
Modernist Paul Lobel Sterling Silver Curved Leaf Pin
By Paul Lobel
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Modernist Paul Lobel sterling silver curved leaf pin brooch.
Marked: LOBEL STERLING.
Measures: 3
Category
20th Century Brooches
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage Signed Designer Jose Maria Barrera Faux Coral Cross Brooch Pin
By Jose and Maria Barrera
Located in Montreal, QC
Signed Designer Barrera Statement Faux Coral Cross Brooch. Hand set with cabochon Faux Coral and
Category
Late 20th Century American Modernist Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
Vintage Enamel Owl David Andersen Norway Sterling Silver Brooch Pins Fine Estate
By David Anderson
Located in Montreal, QC
Delightful signed David Andersen Enamel Sterling Silver Owl Brooch Pins; in 3 beautiful colors
Category
Vintage 1950s Norwegian Modernist Brooches
Materials
Sterling Silver
David Andersen Green Enamel Sterling Silver Starfish Pin Brooch Norway C1960s
By David Anderson
Located in Montreal, QC
Beautiful Mid Century Modern Starfish in Vibrant shade of Green Enamel, highlighted with white enamel; all in perfect condition; gilt sterling silver marked: 925S H(in cartouche) STE...
Category
Antique 1660s Modernist Brooches
Materials
Vermeil, Sterling Silver
KJL Faux Coral and Turquoise Kenneth Jay Lane Ladybug Runway Brooch Pin
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Montreal, QC
Signed KJL Faux Coral and Turquoise Ladybug Gold tone Brooch Pin by Kenneth Jay Lane. Add pizazz to
Category
Vintage 1980s American Modernist Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
Vintage Year of the Tiger Estate Bone Agate Brooch Pin Pendant
Located in Montreal, QC
Unique Vintage Brooch Pendant depicting a Tiger encased in a Sterling Silver surround, suspending
Category
Late 20th Century Modernist Brooches
Materials
Agate, Sterling Silver
Vanderbilt style Rose en Tremblant CZ Crystal Rhodium Runway Brooch Pin Estate
Located in Montreal, QC
Sensational Vanderbilt style Rose en Tremblant Statement Brooch, encrusted with CZ cubic zirconium
Category
2010s Modernist Brooches
Materials
Crystal, Rhodium
Designer Nolan Miller Signed Enamel Sparkling Crystal Vintage Owl Brooch Pin
By Nolan Miller
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Rare Designer Brooch by Nolan Miller featuring an Owl set with Sparkling Crystals
Category
Late 20th Century American Modernist Brooches
Materials
Crystal, Enamel
Jay Strongwater Faux Multi Gem Statement Cross Brooch Pin Estate Find
By Jay Strongwater
Located in Montreal, QC
Exquisite Faux Multi-Gem Crystals Statement Cross Pin by Iconic Designer JAY STRONGWATER; set with
Category
Vintage 1980s American Modernist Brooches
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate
Designer Nolan Miller Signed Crystal Amber Lucite Squirrel Vintage Brooch Pin
By Nolan Miller
Located in Montreal, QC
Vintage Designer Brooch featuring a Squirrel holding an Acorn set with sparkling Crystals and
Category
Late 20th Century American Modernist Brooches
Materials
Amber, Crystal
Native American Zuni Turquoise Petti Point Sterling Silver Brooch Pin Pendant
Located in Montreal, QC
Stunning Highly Desirable Native American Zuni Navajo Sterling Silver Large Brooch Pendant
Category
Late 20th Century American Modernist Brooches
Materials
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Vintage Georg Jensen Dove Bird Sterling Silver Brooch Pin #209 Estate Find
By Georg Jensen
Located in Montreal, QC
Beautiful Early Vintage Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Dove Bird Brooch number 209; approximate size
Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Modernist Brooches
Materials
Sterling Silver
Red and Black Ladybug Lea Stein Designer Signed Ladybird Brooch Pin Estate Find
By Lea Stein
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Ladybird or Ladybug Designer Signed Brooch Pin by Lea Stein, Paris. Rrich
Category
Late 20th Century French Modernist Brooches
Vintage Askew London Glass Fire Opal Amethyst Scarab Bug Estate Brooch Pin
By Askew London
Located in Montreal, QC
Fabulous Askew London Brooch featuring a Scarab Beetle with a Large Glass Cabochon Fire Opal
Category
Vintage 1980s British Modernist Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
Turquoise DAVE MEUMANN Old Pawn Navajo Roadrunner Sterling Silver Brooch Pin
Located in Montreal, QC
Fabulous Vintage Roadrunner Brooch, Flush Hand set Inlay of Turquoise, Coral and Mother of Pearl
Category
Late 20th Century American Modernist Brooches
Materials
Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Kenneth Lane KJL Couture Faux Coral Turquoise Byzantine Maltese Cross Brooch Pin
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Montreal, QC
Exquisite Kenneth Lane Couture 3" Tiered Byzantine Maltese Cross Brooch set with Faux Coral
Category
Vintage 1980s American Modernist Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
Vintage White Glitter Snowman and Enamel Birds on a Branch Christmas Brooch Pin
Located in Montreal, QC
Vintage White Glitter Snowman and Enamel Birds on a Branch Snowy Winter Christmas Brooch. Measuring
Category
Late 20th Century Modernist Brooches
Materials
Enamel
David Andersen Four Season Winter Enamel Sterling Silver Brooch Pin Norway C1950
By David Anderson
Located in Montreal, QC
Mid Century Modern David Andersen Norway four seasons enamel pin in the winter color version. Gold
Category
Vintage 1950s Norwegian Modernist Brooches
Materials
Vermeil, Sterling Silver
David Andersen Four Season Spring Blue Enamel Sterling Silver Brooch Pin Norway
By David Anderson
Located in Montreal, QC
Mid Century Modern David Andersen Norway four seasons enamel pin in the spring color version of sky
Category
Vintage 1950s Norwegian Modernist Brooches
Materials
Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Henry Dunay Elephant Brooch Pin Sterling Silver 18K Estate Fine Designer Jewelry
By Henry Dunay
Located in Montreal, QC
Finely detailed Iconic Henry Dunay, Charging Bull Elephant Brooch, Hand crafted in Sterling Silver
Category
20th Century American Modernist Brooches
Materials
18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Designer Signed Fabrice Paris Mother Pearl Brass Snail Gold Tone Brooch Pin
By Fabrice
Located in Montreal, QC
Rare Vintage Designer Fabrice Brooch featuring a Mother of Pearl Snail. Hand crafted Brass Gold
Category
Late 20th Century French Modernist Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate, Brass
Vintage Signed Designer Thomas Mann Dog on Roller Skates Statement Brooch Pin
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Wonderful! Featuring Designer Thomas Man’s small Dog on Roller Skates Brooch. Crafted well
Category
Late 20th Century American Modernist Brooches
Materials
Silver, Brass, Bronze
KJL Kenneth Jay Lane Jeweled Enamel Salamander Lizard Brooch Pin Estate Find
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Montreal, QC
Striking signed Kenneth Lane (KJL) Salamander Statement Brooch featuring a scampering Salamander
Category
Vintage 1980s American Modernist Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate, Enamel
Vintage Large Designer Dragonfly Brooch Pin by Kenneth Lane Estate Fine Jewelry
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Montreal, QC
Artful and Elegant Large Kenneth Lane Designer Dragonfly brooch with glistening green and clear
Category
Late 20th Century American Modernist Brooches
Materials
Silver Plate
Diamond and Yellow Sapphire Parrots Gold Brooch Pin Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Delightful and Whimsical handmade brooch depicting two parrots perched on a
Category
Late 20th Century Modernist Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold
Iconic Cartier Plique A Jour Sapphire and Diamond BEE Vintage Brooch Pin
By Cartier
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Stylish and finely detailed CARTIER BEE with Plique A Jour Wings Brooch Pin. The
Category
Late 20th Century French Modernist Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Designer Nolan Miller Signed Red Lucite and Crystal Flower Brooch Pin
By Nolan Miller
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Rare Vintage Designer Brooch by Nolan Miller featuring a Cluster of Red Lucite
Category
Late 20th Century American Modernist Brooches
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate
Cartier Sterling Silver, 18-Karat Gold and Red Coral Lapel Pin or Brooch
By Cartier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine, modernist brooch or lapel pin by Cartier.
Comprised of sterling silver, 18-karat yellow
Category
Late 20th Century French Modernist Brooches
Materials
Coral, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver, Gold
Estate Rare LUNCH AT THE RITZ Designer Enamel Multi Charm Car Dangle Brooch Pin
By Lunch at the Ritz
Located in Montreal, QC
Awesome Large Enamel Multi Charm ON THE GO Dangle Car Themed Designer Brooch signed: LUNCH AT THE
Category
Late 20th Century Modernist Brooches
Materials
Enamel
Just Andersen Denmark Sterling Silver Modernist Boomerang Pin #777
By Just Andersen
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Sterling silver boomerang style pin #777 by Just Andersen of Copenhagen, Denmark.
This beautiful
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Brooches
Materials
Sterling Silver
Estate LUNCH AT THE RITZ Enamel Celestial Sun Charm Dangle Designer Brooch Pin
By Lunch at the Ritz
Located in Montreal, QC
Large Funtabulous Enamel Celestial Sun Charm Dangle Designer Brooch signed: LUNCH AT THE RITZ; This
Category
Late 20th Century American Modernist Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
Jaguar Leopard Kenneth Jay Lane Jeweled Enamel Big Cat Designer Brooch Pin KJL
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Montreal, QC
Striking Vintage Kenneth Jay Lane Designer Big Cat Jaguar Leopard Brooch. Ecru Enamel embellished
Category
20th Century American Modernist Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate, Enamel
Georg Jensen Iron and Silver Arno Malinowski Wheat Brooch Pin C1940s Estate Find
By Georg Jensen
Located in Montreal, QC
Georg Jensen darkened Iron ground Brooch inlaid with Sterling Silver. Designed by Arno Malinowski
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Modernist Brooches
Materials
Sterling Silver, Berlin Iron
Vintage Signed Lunch at the Ritz Enamel Multi Charm Tuxedo Party Brooch Pin
By Lunch at the Ritz
Located in Montreal, QC
Golden Dangling Tuxedo Party Whimsical Brooch. Featuring Tuxedo-clad Dancers studded with Crystals
Category
Late 20th Century American Modernist Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate, Enamel
Signed Kenneth Lane Turquoise Serpent Snake by Kenneth Jay Lane KJL Brooch Pin
By Kenneth Lane
Located in Montreal, QC
Signed Kenneth Lane Serpent brooch set with Turquoise Seed Beads and Marquis Red Crystals set in
Category
20th Century American Modernist Brooches
Materials
Turquoise, Gold Plate, Gilt Metal
Kenneth Jay Lane Faux Green Jade Mask Brooch Pin Pendant Signed KJL Estate Find
By Kenneth Lane
Located in Montreal, QC
Awesome Kenneth J Lane Exotic carved Lucite Jade Brooch/Pendant with the true appearance of Natural
Category
Vintage 1980s American Modernist Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
Kenneth J Lane Enamel and Crystal Balancing Clown Vintage Brooch Pin Signed KJL
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Montreal, QC
Whimsical Vintage Brooch by Designer Kenneth J Kane featuring a Clown Balancing on a Ball. Black
Category
Late 20th Century American Modernist Brooches
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate, Enamel
Signed FAF Sterling Silver Rose Quartz Large Modernist Pendant/Pin
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Large sterling silver and rose quartz modernist pendant/pin, signed FAF.
Beautiful oval rose
Category
20th Century Brooches
Materials
Quartz, Sterling Silver
KJL Kenneth Jay Lane Faux Pearl and Faux Diamond Mouse Brooch Pin Estate Find
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Montreal, QC
Wonderful KJL Mouse Brooch; Faux South Sea Pearl body, enhanced with sparkling green and white
Category
Vintage 1980s American Modernist Brooches
Materials
Pearl, Gold Plate
Lunch at The Ritz Signed Multi Charm Cats and Crystal Beads Brooch Pin Pendant
By Lunch at the Ritz
Located in Montreal, QC
Delightful Vintage Signed Lunch at the Ritz Multi Charm Cats, Enamel and Crystal Gold plated Brooch
Category
Late 20th Century American Modernist Brooches
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate
KJL Signed Kenneth J Lane Enamel and Crystal Gold Tone Snowy Owl Brooch Pin
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Montreal, QC
Beautiful Snowy Owl with White Enamel Feathers, Crystal Eyes and Eyebrows, Gold Tone Nose and Accents; measures approx. 1.75 inches; signed: KJL. A Must Have for that Special Someone...
Category
Vintage 1980s American Modernist Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
Beautiful Pair South Sea Pearl Diamond Gold Frog Brooch Pins Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Beautiful and Whimsical pair of Frog Brooches; each set with a South Sea Pearl enhanced with
Category
Vintage 1980s Modernist Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold, White Gold
Signed KJL by Kenneth Jay Lane Faux Black Onyx and Faux Coral Ladybug Brooch Pin
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Montreal, QC
Delightful Ladybug brooch adorned with Faux Coral; signed on reverse: KJL; measures approx. 1.75
Category
Vintage 1980s American Modernist Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
Betty Cooke Star Pin
By Betty Cooke
Located in Towson, MD
Modernist Betty Cooke star pin measuring 2.75 inches in diameter. This is an iconic piece of this
Category
Mid-20th Century Modernist Brooches
Materials
Sterling Silver
Retro Red Coral Flower Pin
Located in Towson, MD
One Retro red coral flower pin measuring 1.5 inches with an abalone backing and yellow gold filled
Category
Vintage 1930s Modernist Brooches
Taxco Sigi Pineda Sterling Silver Tigers Eye Boomerang Pin Brooch 84
By Margot De Taxco
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage Taxco Mexico Sterling silver and Tigers Eye modernist boomerang pin brooch by Sigi Pineda
Category
20th Century Brooches
Materials
Tiger s Eye, Sterling Silver
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Floral Nest Gold Round Badge Openwork Brooch Pin
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Arty Unisex Floral Nest Relief Round Badge Openwork Modernist Brooch
Category
Vintage 1980s French Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
Oscar Caplan Sterling Silver Sea Life Pin
Located in Towson, MD
One sterling silver (stamped Oscar Caplan STERLING) pin with one seahorse, one starfish, two shells
Category
Mid-20th Century Modernist Brooches
Materials
Sterling Silver
Andrew Grima Baguette Tourmaline Diamond Gold Pin
By Andrew Grima
Located in New York, NY
white diamonds in a three dimensional zigzag frame of polished gold. The pin catch at the rear
Category
Vintage 1960s British Modernist Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Midcentury Whimisical Van Cleef
Arpels Emerald Gold Bunny Rabbit Pin
By Van Cleef
Arpels
Located in New York, NY
released a line of whimsical animal brooches made in gold. The lion is probably the most iconic of the
Category
Vintage 1960s French Modernist Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage Alexis Bittar Lucite Diamanté Poodle Pin Pendant Necklace Estate Jewelry
By Alexis Bittar
Located in Montreal, QC
’’ Inches Long; the chain can be detached and the Poodle can be worn as a Brooch. Taking you from day to
Category
Vintage 1960s American Modernist Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
- 1
Get Updated with New Arrivals
Save "Modernist Pins Brooches", and we’ll notify you when there are new listings in this category.
Modernist Pins Brooches For Sale on 1stDibs
On 1stDibs, there are many options to choose from in our inventory of modernist pins brooches. Frequently made of Gold, Silver and Gold Plate, these items were constructed with great care. Our collection of these items for sale includes 416 vintage editions and 9 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. There are many different pieces in our collection of modernist pins brooches to choose from, but Retro and Modern modernist pins brooches are of considerable interest. Versions of these items have been a part of the life’s work for many jewelers, but those produced by Kenneth Jay Lane, Butler
Wilson and Hattie Carnegie are consistently popular. Lovers of these pieces agree that it’s a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 37 Diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. A selection of round cut, mixed cut and brilliant cut can be found today on these pages. Most of our modernist pins brooches for sale are for women, but there are 164 pieces available to browse for men.
How Much are Modernist Pins Brooches?
On average, modernist pins brooches at 1stDibs sell for $468, while they’re typically $108 on the low end and $18,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.
Finding the Right Brooches for You
Vintage brooches, which refer to decorative jewelry traditionally pinned to garments and used to fasten pieces of clothing together where needed, have seen increasing popularity in recent years.
While jewelry trends come and go, brooches are indeed back on the radar thanks to fashion houses like Gucci, Versace, Dior and Saint Laurent, all of which feature fun pinnable designs in their current collections. Whether a dazzlingly naturalistic Art Nouveau dragonfly, a whimsical David Webb animal, a gem-studded bloom or a streamlined abstract design, these jewels add color and sparkle to your look and a spring to your step.
Given their long history, brooches have expectedly taken on a variety of different shapes and forms over time, with jewelers turning to assorted methods of ornamentation for these accessories, including enameling and the integration of pearls and gemstones. Cameo brooches that originated during the Victorian age are characterized by a shell carved in raised relief that feature portraits of a woman’s profile, while 19th-century micromosaic brooches, comprising innumerable individually placed glass fragments, sometimes feature miniature depictions of a pastoral scene in daily Roman life.
At one time, brooches were symbols of wealth, made primarily from the finest metals and showcasing exquisite precious gemstones. Today, these jewels are inclusive and universal, and you don’t have to travel very far to find an admirer of brooches. They can be richly geometric in form, such as the ornate diamond pins dating from the Art Deco era, or designer-specific, such as the celebrated naturalistic works created by Tiffany Co., the milk glass and gold confections crafted by Trifari or handmade vintage Chanel brooches of silk or laminated sheer fabric. Chanel, of course, has never abandoned this style, producing gorgeously baroque CC examples since the 1980s.
Brooches are versatile and adaptable. These decorative accessories can be worn in your hair, on hats, scarves and on the lower point of V-neck clothing. Pin a dazzling brooch to the lapel of your blazer-and-tee combo or add a cluster of smaller pins to your overcoat. And while brooches have their place in “mourning jewelry,” in that a mourning brooch is representative of your connection to a lost loved one, they’re widely seen as romantic and symbolic of love, so much so that a hardcore brooch enthusiast might advocate for brooches to be worn over the heart.
Today, find a wide variety of antique and vintage brooches for sale on 1stDibs, including gold brooches, sapphire brooches and more.
Questions About Modernist Pins Brooches
- 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.