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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
Vintage Lunch at The Ritz Red Macaw Parrot Brooch Moveable Enamel Statement Pin
Located in Santa Monica, CA
" D, weighing 58 grams. Secure pin-back closure ensures comfortable wearing. This vintage Macaw brooch
Category
Vintage 1980s American Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass, Enamel
Vintage 18K Gold Ruby and Diamond Safety Pin Brooch, Circa 1910-1930
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian 18 karat gold safety pin with central square rubies and diamonds / Made in Italy
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Oval Cut Green Emerald
Diamond Vintage Inspired Antique Style Bee Pin Brooch
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
bee brooch is buzzing with elegance. Made in 18k white gold and adorned with an approximately 1.77
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Multi Color Enamel Road Runner Bird Brooch Pin
Located in Montclair, NJ
)
Thickness: 10.5mm (not including the pin backing)
Backing: Pin w/ Rotating Closure
Condition: Vintage. Shows
Category
20th Century Brooches
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Large Textured Flower Spray Fiery Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
)
Thickness: 15.3mm (not including the pin)
Backing: Pin w/ Rotating Closure
Condition: Vintage. Original
Category
20th Century Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
9.00ct Fancy Brown and White Diamond 18K White Gold Vintage Leaf Pin Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Title:
This vintage and estate pin brooch is crafted in luxurious 18 karat white gold and designed
Category
20th Century Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Large Vintage Yellow Gold Carved Like Rose Flower Jade Pin Brooch Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
west )
Backing: Pin w/ Rotating Closure & Swivel Bail
Inside Bail Dimensions: 3.8x2.8mm
Condition
Category
20th Century Brooches
Materials
Jade, Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Coro Apple Orange Green Clear Rhinestone Novelty Vintage 60s Brooch Pin
By Coro
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic CORO signed orange, green and clear rhinestone Apple of my eye brooch pin ! Features sparkly
Category
Vintage 1960s American Brooches
Vintage Flower Brooch Rubies, Emeralds and Diamonds silver solid 14K Gold pin
Located in Delhi, DL
Introducing our exquisite Diamond Flower Brooch, a masterpiece of elegance and craftsmanship
Category
2010s Indian Artist Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Emerald, Silver, Sterling Silver, 14k Gold
Russian Baltic Amber Cabochon Spider Vintage Pin Brooch in Gold, Early 1900s
Located in Milford, DE
An exquisite spider brooch. This Russian pin is the perfect accessory, featuring an amber body set
Category
20th Century Russian Brooches
Materials
Amber
$572 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Georgian Revival 14k Gold 5ctw Rose Cut Diamond Flower Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
") (east to west - w/ the pin running horizontally)
Overall Height: 53mm (2") (north to south - w/ the pin
Category
Antique 19th Century Georgian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 14k 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
Vintage Platinum Floral Carved Ruby 2.88ctw Old European Diamond Halo Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have a beautiful vintage carved natural ruby brooch crafted from solid platinum. The
Category
Vintage 1950s Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, Platinum
Vintage 18k Gold
Platinum 6ctw GIA Sapphire
Diamond Flower Branch Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
: Pin w/ Swivel Closure
Condition: Vintage statement brooch. Comes with original GIA certification for
Category
Vintage 1960s Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Yellow Gold Nephrite Jade Seed Pearl Vintage Halo Brooch - 14k Oval Cabochon Pin
Located in Greensboro, NC
Era: Vintage
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold
Stone Information
Natural Nephrite Jade
Treatment
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Jade, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Carved Cameo w/ Pearls
Turquoise Pin Brooch Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
including the pin)
Backing: Pin w/ Rotating Closure and Swivel Bail
Inside Bail Dimensions: 5.4x3.4mm
Category
20th Century Brooches
Materials
Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Trio Diamond Pink Coral 18K Gold Flower Star Large Brooch Pin
By Trio
Located in Miami, FL
With an exquisite textured design by TRIO, these enchanting vintage pink Carved coral & diamond
Category
Vintage 1970s American Retro Brooches
Materials
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 14k White Gold GIA 13.70ctw High Quality Aquamarine
Diamond Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
including the pin)
Backing: Pin w/ Rotating Closure
Condition: Vintage. Comes with original GIA
Category
20th Century Brooches
Materials
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Iconic Signed Designer Lunch at the Ritz Kitty Cat Brooch Pin
By Lunch at the Ritz
Located in Montreal, QC
Cat Brooch. The Enamel and Crystal embellished Show Stopper Brooch features a Kitty Cat with a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Brooches
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold, Pearl and Diamond Crescent Moon Pin/Brooch
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Pearl and Diamond Crescent Moon Brooch/Pin-
This lovely crescent moon
Category
20th Century Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold
Vintage Retro Tiffany
Co. 14k Gold Ruby
Diamond Bow Ribbon Pin Brooch
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in Montclair, NJ
Total Weight: 25.01 Grams
Overall Height: 54.5mm (2.1") (north to south with the pin running
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Retro Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Cartier Vintage Sapphire Turtle Brooch Pin 18 Karat Yellow Gold, Circa 1960
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
A Cartier vintage sapphire turtle brooch pin 18 karat yellow gold, circa 1960.
The brooch depicts
Category
Vintage 1960s French Retro Brooches
Materials
Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$14,210 Sale Price
20% Off
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
Vintage South Sea Pearl Diamond Gold Frog Brooch Pin Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
14K White Gold Frog Pin Brooch. Hand set with a Sensational Large South Sea Pearl in Belly. Body
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold
$5,200 Sale Price
20% Off
Beautiful 1950s Large Blue Rhinestone Crystal Silver Tone Vintage 50s Brooch Pin
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 1950s extra large blue rhinestone and crystal silver tone statement brooch pin ! Features
Category
Vintage 1950s Brooches
Vintage Designer Signed Dodds Mid Century Modern Jelly Belly Duck Brooch Pin
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Delightful Designer Vintage Signed Dodds Jelly Belly Duck Mid Century Modern
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modernist Brooches
Materials
Gold Plate
Vintage 10 Karat Yellow Gold Seed Pearl and Diamond Brooch / Pin #4367
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 10 Karat Yellow Gold Seed Pearl and Diamond Brooch/Pin.
This elegant brooch features 59
Category
20th Century Brooches
Materials
Yellow Gold
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
Vintage Cartier Brooch c1945 Bombe Fluted Dome Pin 14k Gold Shell Jewelry
By Cartier
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage Cartier brooch (circa 1945) crafted in 14 karat yellow gold.
The stylish
Category
Mid-20th Century American Retro Brooches
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 10K Yellow Gold Cabochon Jade Open Work Dragonfly Large Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
/ the pin running horizontal)
Overall Width: 55.3mm (2.1") (east to west w/ the pin running horizontal
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Jade, Yellow Gold
Vintage Platinum 3.5-4ctw Pave Diamond
Enamel Blue Marlin Detailed Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have an absolutely stunning, all original, vintage brooch that was very well crafted from
Category
Vintage 1960s Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum, Enamel
Vintage Turquoise and Diamond Pin/Brooch in 18k Yellow Gold
18k White Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
Vintage Turquoise and Diamond Pin/Brooch in 18k Yellow & White Gold
Turquoise and Diamond Brooch
Category
20th Century North American Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Green Yellow Spots Enameled Reading Frog Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: 18k Yellow Gold Frog/ Book - 14k Yellow Gold Pin - Green, Yellow, Orange Enamel
Total
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Blue Agate Cameo
Diamond Large Brooch Pin Pendant
Located in New York, NY
This elegant 14K yellow gold brooch showcases a finely carved blue agate cameo depicting a
Category
20th Century Brooches
Materials
Agate, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany
Co Vintage Diamond Platinum Pin Brooch Old European Cuts 4.60 tcw
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Tiffany & Co.
Style: Vintage Pin / Brooch
Metal: Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold
Diamond Shape: Old
Category
2010s American Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Blue Zircon Diamond and Sapphire Platinum Art Deco Bar Brooch Pin
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Art Deco Blue Zircon Diamond and Sapphire Platinum Stylized Ribbon Bar Brooch Pin
Category
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Zircon, Blue Zircon, Platinum
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Carved Coral
Pearls Detailed Flower Bee Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
Width: 35.4mm (1.3")
Backing: Pin w/ Rotating Closure
Stamp: Italy - 18K
Condition: Vintage. Shows some
Category
20th Century Italian Brooches
Materials
Coral, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14k TT Gold 3.50ctw Diamond Textured Freeform Open Work Brooch Pin
Located in Montclair, NJ
west with the pin running vertically)
Height: 42.5mm (1.6") (north to south with the pin running
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany
Co Garnet Flower Brooch Pin 18K Gold Sterling Vintage Original Box
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in New York, NY
This is a delightful vintage Tiffany & Co. Garnet Flower Motif Brooch in 18 Karat Yellow Gold and
Category
20th Century Italian Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver, Gold
Vintage Art Deco Diamond and Sapphire Platinum Brooch Pin Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Finely detailed Vintage Art Deco Filigree Diamond and Sapphire Platinum Brooch
Category
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage Lunch at The Ritz Signed Golden Bejeweled Dragonfly Brooch Pin Pendant
By Lunch at the Ritz
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Vintage Designer Signed Lunch at the Ritz and Bejeweled Crystal Golden Large
Category
Late 20th Century American Modernist Brooches
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate
Vintage Solid Platinum 1.95ctw Old Cut Diamond Ribbon Bow Flower Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
: Pin w/ Swivel Closure
Condition: Vintage, Shows some light wear. Excellent overall condition!
Stock
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Palladium Gold GIA 7.60ct Burma Ruby Diamond Enamel Floral Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
pin) (at the rubies)
Backing(s): Dual Pin w/ Rotating Lock Mechanism
Condition: Vintage. Original
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Palladium, Enamel
Vintage Large Yellow Gold Jade
Pearl 4 Leaf Clover Charm Pendant Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
; Swivel Bail
Inside Bail Dimensions: 3.2mm (approx.)
Condition: Vintage. Pin slightly bent. Shows some
Category
20th Century Brooches
Materials
Jade, Pearl, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 10 Karat Yellow Gold, Diamond and Seed Pearl Bar Pin or Brooch
Located in valatie, NY
Vintage 10 Karat Yellow Gold, Diamond and Seed Pearl Bar Pin or Brooch. Early 20th c with a central
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 10k Gold
Vintage 1950’s Platinum Diamond Emerald Articulating Brooch Pin 11.30cttw G Vs
Located in Winter Springs, FL
A fabulous mid-century brooch done in platinum and set with large marquise, round and baguette
Category
Mid-20th Century Retro Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Vintage Grosse Germany 14k Yellow Gold 3D Detailed Textured Leaf Pin Brooch
By Grosse
Located in Montclair, NJ
: 36.34mm (1.43")
Backing: Pin w/ Rotating Closure
Condition: Excellent condition!
Stock Number: JO
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Tahitian South Sea Pearl and Diamond Bumble Bee Gold Brooch Pin
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Fabulous Vintage Bumble Bee Brooch, 1.00tcw Hand set Diamonds, enhancing the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brooches
Materials
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Carved Beige Hardstone Trojan Cameo
Diamond Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
very fine quality stones adding a touch of brilliance to this bold piece. This vintage brooch remains
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14k Gold 1ct GIA Incredible Sapphire Seed Pearl Wreath Circle Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
: Pin w/ Rotating Closure
Condition: Vintage. Shows some light surface wear. Original finish &
Category
20th Century Brooches
Materials
Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Blue Zircon
Moonstone Retro Wreath Brooch 14k 8.60ctw Vintage Pin
Located in Greensboro, NC
Carats: 8.60ctw
Style: Brooch
Fastening Type: Hinged Pin and Locking C-Clasp
Theme: Wreath
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Brooches
Materials
Moonstone, Zircon, Blue Zircon, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18 Karat Gold Enamel Two Parrot Bird On A Branch Pin Brooch
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a vintage pin brooch depicting two parrots sitting on a branch. It is crafted in 18K gold
Category
20th Century Brooches
Materials
Gold, Enamel
Vintage Victorian Revival 18k Rosy Gold 3.26ctw Round Diamond Dangle Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
")
Width: 70.7mm (2.78")
Condition: Vintage Victorian revival bar pin in excellent physical condition
Category
Vintage 1940s Victorian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Diamond GIA Natural Sapphire 18K Gold Flower Bouquet Clip Brooch-pin
Located in Miami, FL
Summon fall into your life each day with this delightful Vintage Diamond & Multi Stone 18K Gold
Category
Vintage 1950s Retro Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
David Webb White Enamel Vintage Studded Snail 0.10 Carat Diamond Brooch Pin
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Vintage David Webb Studded Snail 0.10ct Diamond & Enamel 18K Gold Brooch
This work of art in gold
Category
20th Century American Modern Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Enamel
Vintage Monet Republican Elephant Pin Brooch in Silver, Red and Blue Enamel
By Monet
Located in Milford, DE
This patriotic pin features a silver-tone elephant, accented with clear crystals and red & blue
Category
20th Century American Retro Brooches
Materials
Crystal, Enamel
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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 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 Vintage Brooch Pin
- 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.
- 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.
- 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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