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1980s Vintage Yves Saint Laurent YSL Gold Tone Eiffel Tower Pin Brooch
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a vintage gold tone pin brooch depicting the silhouette of the Eiffel tower. This piece is
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20th Century French Modern Brooches

Vintage Estate 14K Two Tone Gold Single Cut Diamond Bee Pin Brooch
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Vintage Estate 14K Two Tone Gold Single Cut Diamond Bee Pin Brooch. This gorgeous vintage
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Vintage 1970s Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Ruby Vintage Dachshund Dog Brooch - 14k Round Pet Canine Pin
Located in Greensboro, NC
Era: Vintage Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Ruby Treatment: Heating
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21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified Vintage 62 Carat Aquamarine with Diamond Platinum Brooch/Pin
Located in Miami, FL
Behold the magnificence of a vintage 62-carat aquamarine brooch, adorned with dazzling diamonds and
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2010s North American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Aquamarine, Beryl, Diamond, Platinum

Vintage Yellow Gold Opal Spray Open Work Round Design Pin Brooch Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
including the pin) Backing: Pin w/ Rotating Closure Swivel Bail Inside Bail Dimensions: 3.3x2.7mm
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20th Century Brooches

Materials

Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold

Rene Boivin 18k Gold Retro Double Clip Pin Brooch Vintage Jewelry
By René Boivin
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
your attire is a sophisticated way to stand out in any refined and stylish crowd. This vintage brooch
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Vintage 1940s French Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Estate Vintage 18K Diamond Chopstick Ribbon Brooch Pin 3.40cttw G Vs
Located in Winter Springs, FL
A beautifully made brooch done in 18K and set with approximately 3.40cttw in F-G color and Vs1
Category

1990s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Vintage Diamond Blue Pink Sapphire 18K Gold Song Bird Brooch Pin
Located in Miami, FL
This stunning Vintage songbird pin is crafted in solid 18K yellow and white gold. Its crest is
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Vintage 1980s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold

Dolce Gabbana Vintage 2000s Floral Brooch Purple Mauve Gold White Crystal Pin
By Dolce Gabbana
Located in Miami, FL
- Purple and gold exterior Condition: The brooch is in overall decent condition with no major
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21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Vintage gold tone faux angel skin pink coral cabs flower pin brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with faux stones • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS
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Vintage 1980s Brooches

Vintage Tiffany Co. Elsa Peretti Sterling Silver Open Heart Brooch / Pin
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine designer silver necklace. In sterling silver. Designed by Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co. From the Open Heart series. Marked to the reverse for Tiffany & Co. / © / Elsa P...
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20th Century Spanish Retro Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Merrin Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond Frog Enamel Brooch / Pin
By Merrin
Located in Houston, TX
Weight: 13.49 grams Handmade Signed MERRIN 18K yellow gold animal diamond and ruby vintage brooch
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Enamel

14k Yellow Gold Cameo w/ Diamond, Vintage Filigree Carved Shell Brooch Pin
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Vintage from the 1950s Materials: cameo brooch, cameo brooch pendant, cameo pin brooch pendant
Category

Early 2000s Brooches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Dragonfly Faux Emerald and Faux Ruby Wings Statement Vintage Pair Brooch Pins
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Artful and Elegant Large Statement Dragonfly Brooch Pins. One brooch Hand set
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Late 20th Century Modernist Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Emerald, Ruby, Silver Plate

CHANEL 07A Vintage red resin gold CC logo round dome pin brooch
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL 07A Vintage red resin gold CC logo round dome pin brooch Reference: TGAS/E00859 Brand
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Brooches

CHANEL 05P Vintage black resin silver rhinestone diamante CC round pin brooch
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL 05P Vintage black resin silver rhinestone diamante CC round pin brooch Reference: TGAS
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21st Century and Contemporary French Brooches

Vintage Gold Colorful Plique a Jour Enamel Diamond Sapphire Butterfly Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
: Dual Pin with Rotating & Hook Closures Condition: Vintage. Shows some light wear. Minimal enamel damage
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20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Vintage Estate Tiffany and Co Platinum and Gold Diamond Wreath Pin Brooch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Vintage Estate Tiffany and Co Platinum and Gold Diamond Wreath Pin Brooch. This gorgeous
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Vintage 1970s Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Vintage style rose cut Diamond garnet Sterling silver Bee Brooch pin
Located in Delhi, DL
This Gorgeous Garnet Diamond brooch is a unique handcrafted art. It brings back the memory of the
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2010s Asian Early Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sterling Silver

Vintage Handmade Yellow Gold Blue Lapis Diamond Detailed Bee Fly Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
(approx.) Backing: Pin w/ Rotating Closure Condition: Vintage. Shows some light wear. Original finish
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20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Intricate Floral Carved Pink Coral Oval Brooch Pin
Located in Winter Springs, FL
This vintage brooch showcases a very intricately carved piece of natural pink coral done in a
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Coral, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Askew of London Vintage Large Astrological Planet Sun Moon Brooch Pin
By Askew London
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful and Stylish Rare Astrological Sun Moon and Planet Brooch by Askew of London with
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20th Century British Modernist Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Gold Plate

Vintage Retro 14k Yellow Rose Gold Space Age Geometric Abstract Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
including pin) Backing: Pin w/ Swivel Closure Condition: Shows some light wear, original finish and patina
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Retro Brooches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14k Ruby Roadrunner Brooch Pin Solid Yellow Gold Bird Kinetic Jewelry
Located in Greer, SC
Splendid vintage roadrunner brooch created in solid 14k yellow gold, featuring a dazzling ruby eye
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Late 20th Century Unknown Brooches

Materials

Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 18k Gold Emerald Diamond en Tremblant Nugget Coral Flower Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
on Leaf Material: Solid 14k White Gold Pin & 18k White Gold Brooch Total Weight: 24.44 Grams Height
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21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Blue White Enamel Whale or Dolphin Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
This adorable and very well made vintage pin/brooch is crafted in solid 14k yellow gold and
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21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Yellow Gold, Enamel

Vintage White Gold 7ctw Fiery Brilliant Pave Diamond Heart Brooch Pin Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
: 12.17 Grams Clasp: Pin Backing w/ Rotating Closure & 2 Bails to Wear as a Pendant if Desired Overall
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20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, White Gold

Vintage Gorgeous Platinum 8.75ctw Diamond Covered 4 Leaf Clover Heart Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
the Pin Weight: 22.20 Grams Overall Width: 40.1mm (1.5") (east to west - w/ the pin running
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20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Vintage 14k Gold Butterfly Pin Brooch Clip with Diamond Ruby Emerald
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Lovely colorful pin made of 14 karat yellow and white gold, set with diamonds, rubies, and emeralds
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Vintage 1980s Unknown Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Coro Flower Pin Brooch, Green White Blue Enamel and Crystals, Gold
By Coro
Located in Milford, DE
Discover the allure of vintage fashion with this enchanting vintage Coro flower pin brooch. With
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Early 20th Century American Retro Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Enamel

1980s Vintage Christian Dior Parfums Gold Tone Orange Shell Pin Brooch Pendant
By Christian Dior
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a large gold tone shell pin brooch-pendant designed by Robert Goossens for Christian Dior
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20th Century French Modern Brooches

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
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21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Lunch at the Ritz Designer Signed Statement Musical Brooch Pin Pendant
By Lunch at the Ritz
Located in Montreal, QC
Awesome Vintage Enamel and Crystal Musical Themed Designer Brooch Pendant Signed: LUNCH AT THE RITZ
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Late 20th Century American Modernist Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Gold Plate

Vintage Tiffany Co. Large Paloma Picasso 18K Gold Platinum Diamond PIN Brooch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Houston, TX
inches Weight: 22.91 grams TIFFANY & CO. 18K yellow gold and 950 platinum diamond vintage brooch
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Late 20th Century Unknown Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Yellow Gold Diamond Vintage Heart Flower Brooch - 14k Round Brilliant .48ctw Pin
Located in Greensboro, NC
Era: Vintage Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .48ctw
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Retro Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Natural Pearl Brooch Pin - GIA
By Cartier
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Vintage Retro Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Natural Pearl Brooch Pin - GIA. This
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Vintage 1950s Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Carved Emerald Ruby Diamond Vintage Inspired Art Deco Style Gold Pin Brooch
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
A consummate and colorful Art Deco style pin. This magnificent jewel is composed of a pair of
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel

Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold, Ruby and Diamond Poodle Brooch Pin, Circa 1960
Located in London, GB
A vintage 18 karat yellow gold diamond and ruby poodle brooch pin, circa 1960 This charming
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Vintage 1960s British Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1950 s 14K Yellow Gold Diagonal Ribbed Open Circle Brooch/Pin
Located in beverly hills, CA
A charming vintage 14K gold open circle pin with diagonal "engine turn" detail throughout. The back
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Mid-20th Century Retro Brooches

Materials

Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Vintage Retro Tiffany and Co Carved Amethyst and Diamond Bow Pin Brooch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Vintage Retro Tiffany and Co Carved Amethyst and Diamond Bow Pin Brooch. This incredible
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Vintage 1950s Retro Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Palladium

Thieves of Baghdad Signed Enamel, Glass and Faux Pearl Pin / Brooch Vintage
Located in North Miami, FL
This stunning and amazing pin made for the Thieves of Baghad movie is encrusted with vibrant color
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Enamel

Yellow Gold Tourmaline Vintage Wild Pansy Solitaire Brooch 14k .60ct Flower Pin
Located in Greensboro, NC
Era: Vintage Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold & 14k Rose Gold Stone Information Natural Tourmaline
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21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Handmade Retro 14k Rose Green Gold Garnet Citrine Moonstone Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
") (approx.) Overall Width: 36.68mm (1.44") (approx.) Backing: Pin w/ swivel closure Condition: Some light
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21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Citrine, Garnet, Moonstone, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Ruby Matte Polished Finish Dual Feather Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
") (east to west w/ the pin running vertically) Thickness: 7.6mm not including the pin Condition: Vintage
Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mikimoto Vintage White Gold 5.6-7.7mm Pearl Cluster Ribbon Bow Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
: Pin w/ Swivel Closure. Signed for Mikimoto. Condition: Vintage. Excellent condition! Stock Number: MK
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20th Century Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Gold, White Gold

Vintage Glazed Ceramic Bull Dog Brooch/Pin - Glass Eyes - Early 20th Century
Located in Chatham, CA
Vintage glazed ceramic 'bull dog' brooch or pin - medium size - hand made - realistically modelled
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Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches

Cartier Diamond and Onyx Gold Vintage Dog Brooch Pin Estate Fine Jewelry
By Cartier
Located in Montreal, QC
Brooch Pin sporting a Diamond collar articulated Hand crafted in Platinum and set with 8 single cut round
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Mid-20th Century Italian Modernist Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Vintage Cartier Alwand Vahan 925 Sterling Silver Horse Brooch Pin Signed Jewelry
By Alwand Vahan
Located in Greer, SC
Rare vintage sterling silver horse brooch by Alwand Vahan for Cartier. This exquisite work of art
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Late 20th Century American Modernist Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage Solid Yellow Gold Carved Coral Lapis Floral Leaf Design Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
including the pin) Backing: Pin w/ rotating Closure Condition: Vintage. Some abrasion on lapis & coral
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20th Century Brooches

Materials

Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 18k Yellow Gold 0.15ctw Diamond Textured Realistic Look Leaf Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
: Dual Pin w/ Rotating Closure Condition: Vintage. Shows some light wear. Original finish & patina
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20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Large Vintage Gripoix Gold Blue, Red, Green Orange Novelty Key Brooch Pin
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic vintage gold gripoix novelty brooch pin ! Features a distressed gold with gripoix glass beads
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Vintage 1980s American Brooches

Vintage Gold Diamond Ruby Inlaid Coral Black Onyx Moving Clown Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
the pin) Backing: Pin w/ Rotating Closure Condition: Vintage. Excellent overall condition! Stock
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20th Century Brooches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, Gold, White Gold

White Gold Diamond Camphor Glass Vintage Brooch - 10k Single Cut Filigree Pin
Located in Greensboro, NC
Era: Vintage Metal Content: 10k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamond Carat: .02ct Cut
Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold

Mid Century Modern Lapis Lazuli and Turquoise Gold Vintage Helios Brooch Pin
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Vintage Lapis Lazuli and Turquoise Gold Helios Brooch Pin. Hand crafted in 18K
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Late 20th Century Modernist Brooches

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Gold Pin Brooch and Clip on Earrings Set, Faux Larimar Cabochons
Located in Milford, DE
centerpiece faux larimar cabochons. Includes a single pin brooch and a pair of clip-on earrings. Gold-tone
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20th Century Retro Brooches

Materials

Crystal

Vintage Victorian Revival Yellow Gold Round Oval Cabochon Opal Round Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
Diameter: 33.1mm (1.3") Overall Thickness: 2.5mm (at the opals - not including the pin) Backing: Pin w
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20th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 18k Gold Multi Prong Agate Cabochon Coral Modernist Large Brooch Pin
Located in Montclair, NJ
You are looking at a simply marvelous vintage pin brooch crafted from solid 18k yellow gold and
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Vintage 1970s Retro Brooches

Materials

Agate, Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Vintage Brooch Pin For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the vintage brooch pin you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, Yellow Gold and 18k Gold — can elevate any look. Find an antique version now, or shop for 864 vintage or 65 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Making the right choice when shopping for a vintage brooch pin may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 19th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. A vintage brooch pin from Chanel, Tiffany Co. and Cartier — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. A vintage brooch pin can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but Diamond rings, from our inventory of 174, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes cabochon and mixed cut alternatives. When shopping for a vintage brooch pin, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Vintage Brooch Pin?

Prices for a vintage brooch pin can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $35 and can go as high as $49,999, while this accessory, on average, fetches $813.

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 GucciVersaceDior 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 Vintage Brooch Pin
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    Brooch 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024
    Yes, 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Brooch 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, 2023
    The 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    To 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, 2024
    To 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.