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What is a brooch pin?
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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 ExpertOctober 12, 2021
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14K Rose Gold and Multi-Gemstone Brooch and Pin
Located in Towson, MD
This exquisite 1920s brooch and pin set is crafted from luxurious 14 karat rose gold, showcasing
Category
Vintage 1920s Unknown Brooches
Materials
Aquamarine, Multi-gemstone, Peridot, Quartz, Topaz, Tourmaline, 14k Gold...
14k Yellow Gold 1960s Opal Floral Brooch and Pin
Located in Hicksville, NY
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Weight: 3.00ct, total weight
Cut: Round Cabochon
Color: Bluish Orange Color play
Pin Measurements
Category
Vintage 1960s Unknown Brooches
Materials
Opal, Yellow Gold
1940s 14K Rose and Yellow Gold Watch Brooch and Pin
Located in Hicksville, NY
Maker: CROSBY
Pin Measurements:
Legnth: 1.75 inches drop
Condition: Excellent
Price: $1500
Payment
Category
Vintage 1940s Art Deco Brooches
Materials
14k Gold
Circa 1930s Platinum Art Deco Filigree Old European Diamond Brooch and Pin
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details:
Metal Type: Platinum Brooch, 14K Yellow Gold Pin [Hallmarked, and Tested]
Weight: 7.1
Category
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1900s 14k Yellow Gold and Platinum Old European Cut Diamond Brooch and Pin
Located in Hicksville, NY
Diamond Details:
Weight: .90ct, total weight
Cut: Old European Brilliant
Color: H
Clarity: VS
Pin
Category
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Victorian Pearl and Diamond Daisy Cluster Brooch, circa 1880s
Located in London, GB
shine, whilst the back of the brooch and pin are made in 15 carat rose gold, a typical choice of the era
Category
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 15k Gold, Silver