Turquoise Pin Brooch
Antique Late 19th Century Late Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, 14k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Edwardian Brooches
Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Brooches
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century American Artisan Brooches
Amber, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches
Moonstone, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s American Retro Brooches
Turquoise, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Brooches
Ruby, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches
Amethyst, Turquoise, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches
Pearl, Turquoise, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century English Retro Brooches
Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Brooches
Antique 1890s Victorian Brooches
Pearl, Turquoise, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Egyptian Revival Brooches
Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Brooches
Turquoise, Cultured Pearl, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches
Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s Unknown Retro Brooches
Ruby, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1960s American Brooches
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
White Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Brooches
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, White Diamond, Pearl...
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Brooches
Crystal
Early 20th Century Edwardian Brooches
Pearl, Turquoise, 15k Gold
Antique 1860s Unknown Brooches
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century American Native American Brooches
Coral, Pearl, Turquoise, Onyx, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Brooches
Turquoise, Other, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century American Native American Brooches
Turquoise, Other, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century American Native American Brooches
Turquoise, Other, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century American Native American Brooches
Turquoise, Other, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century American Artist Brooches
Amethyst, Coral, Turquoise, Other, Chrysocolla, Multi-gemstone, Peridot,...
Antique 1890s Dome Rings
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold
Vintage 1960s Italian Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise
1950s American Belts
20th Century American Retro Clip-on Earrings
Crystal
1990s American Modern Collectible Jewelry
Metal
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Brooches
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Turquoise, 18k Gold
Antique 19th Century Unknown Brooches
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Brooches
Pearl, Turquoise, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artisan Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Brooches
Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold, 22k Gold
20th Century Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s American Retro Brooches
White Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Contemporary Brooches
Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Brooches
Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Brooches
Turquoise, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Brooches
Turquoise, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 15k Gold
20th Century Brooches
Turquoise, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s American Brooches
Vintage 1940s Mexican Brooches
Amethyst, Turquoise
21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches
Turquoise, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Brooches
Pearl, Turquoise, 15k Gold
Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Brooches
Moonstone, Turquoise, 9k Gold
Antique 1890s British Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Turquoise, Rose Gold, Silver
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How Much is a Turquoise Pin Brooch?
The Legacy of Turquoise in Jewelry Design
The thought of vintage and antique turquoise jewelry often conjures up images of striking Navajo bracelets and necklaces worn with a denim shirt and cowboy boots. This all-American look has been celebrated by fashion designers like Ralph Lauren and Tommy Hilfiger on their runways and in ad campaigns. In the October 2016 issue of Vogue magazine, Tom Ford said he only wears turquoise jewelry at his Santa Fe ranch. So what is it about this gorgeous blue-green stone that makes us wish that we were born in December?
It’s not surprising that turquoise is abundant in New Mexico and Arizona because, according to the Gemological Institute of America (GIA), it needs to be in “dry and barren regions where acidic, copper-rich groundwater seeps downward and reacts with minerals that contain phosphorus and aluminum.
Turquoise is not found in a single crystal but is a combination of microcrystals. Its appearance, waxy and opaque, is attributed to its structure and composition. “It’s an aggregate of microscopic crystals that form a solid mass. If the crystals are packed closely together, the material is less porous, so it has a finer texture. Fine-textured turquoise has an attractive, waxy luster when it’s polished. Turquoise with a less-dense crystal structure has higher porosity and coarser texture, resulting in a dull luster when it’s polished,” notes the GIA. Since no one wants to set a dull piece of turquoise, porous turquoise is often treated to make the stone more attractive.
In the United States, there have been discoveries of turquoise from 200 B.C. It is not just loose turquoise stones that have been found, but entire suites of jewelry from prehistoric times. In the late 19th-century, the Navajo Indians, who learned silversmithing from the Spanish, started to make beads out of turquoise and eventually combined it with silver around the 1880s. Initially this jewelry was for ceremonial purposes, but it became fashionable once the tourism in the Southwest picked up in the beginning of the 20th century.
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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.
- 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.
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