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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
:
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
David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Green Emerald and Diamond Flower Brooch
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Brooches and pins experienced a strong comeback in 2019 and 2020 bringing a touch of vintage and
Category
20th Century American Modern Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
David Webb Kingdom White Enamel Panther With Diamond Collar Vintage Brooch
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Brooches and pins experienced a strong come back in 2019 and 2020 bringing a touch of vintage and
Category
20th Century American Modern Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Enamel
David Webb Platinum 21.00 Carats 1960's Diamond Floral Brooch
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
perfect brooch to gift to your loved one.
Circa 1960's.
Fastens with double pin.
Total length: 7cm
Signed
Category
20th Century American Modern Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold 20.00 Carat Diamond Flower Brooch
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Brooches and pins experienced a strong come back in 2019 and 2020 bringing a touch of vintage and
Category
20th Century American Modern Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Lucky dolphin brooch art deco yellow gold
Located in London, GB
classic and timeless appearance. It's a great addition to any brooch and pin collection and can be easily
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Yellow Gold
French Vintage Brooch Wild Rose Clip Pin 18k Gold Estate Jewelry
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
steps into the jewelry world, vintage brooches and pins have always been our favorite pieces. Wearing a
Category
Vintage 1960s French Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold White Enamel Diamond Horse Face Brooch
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
) round diamonds. Measuring about 6cm long. Fastens with a double stem pin.
Brooches and pins experienced
Category
20th Century American Modern Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
Diamond Enamel Soroptimist International Association Brooch Woman's Movement
Located in New York, NY
This is a wonderful antique Brooch and Pin from the Soroptomist International Society with an image
Category
20th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Heraldic Green Emerald Ruby and Diamond Brooch
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Brooches and pins experienced a strong comeback in 2020 and 2021 bringing a touch of vintage and
Category
20th Century American Modern Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Yellow Gold
French Vintage Brooch Pin Clip 18k Gold Emerald Estate Jewelry Signed J W
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
into the jewelry world, vintage brooches and pins have always been our favorite pieces. Wearing a
Category
Vintage 1970s French Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
H 1.75 in W 1.25 in D 0.5 in
David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Diamond and Enamel Anchor Pendant Brooch
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
as a symbol of both luck, hope and steadfast.
Brooches and pins experienced a strong come back in
Category
20th Century American Modern Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Sitting Panthere with a Diamond Collar Brooch
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Brooches and pins experienced a strong come back in 2019 and 2020 bringing a touch of vintage and
Category
20th Century American Modern Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Chanel CC Pin Brooch
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - Pin in silver-plated metal and navy blue enamel. Jewelry from staff sales.
Additional
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Brooches
Materials
Silver Plate
Victorian 14k Gold Silver Turquoise Diamond Pearl Bow Brooch Pin Estate Jewelry
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
of textures and shapes, this bow brooch pin has rectangular sugar loaf cut turquoises arranged in a
Category
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Turquoise, Pearl, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Silver
Pearl and Diamond Brooch Pin
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Large pearl and diamond brooch in 18-karat white gold. Gracefully spread over the bee's wings are
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Brooches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Unsigned KJL Sword Brooch Pin Vintage Red and Black & Stone Sword Brooch Pin
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Embark on a journey of bold sophistication with this Unsigned KJL Sword Brooch Pin. Vintage allure
Category
20th Century American Art Deco Brooches
Platinum and Diamond Bar Pin / Brooch
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage Platinum and Diamond Bar Pin / Brooch
This sparkling bar pin features 17 round brilliant
Category
20th Century Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Lapis, Aquamarine and Diamond Brooch Pin
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
An exceptional diamond, aquamarine and lapis brooch pin set in a handmade silver setting. The piece
Category
20th Century American Brooches
Materials
Aquamarine, Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Silver
Diamond and Ruby Bow Brooch Pin
Located in Miami, FL
Delightful brooch pin crafted in 18 karat white gold featuring round brilliant cut diamonds
Category
Vintage 1980s Unknown Modern Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Black and White Enamel Hedgehog Brooch Pin
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Delightful! Vintage Black and White Enamel Hedgehog Brooch Pin. Silver tone mounting
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brooches
Materials
Enamel
Platinum and Diamond Flower Petal Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
This intricate platinum Flower Petal brooch is set with one pear-shaped diamond, weighing
Category
Vintage 1970s Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Matador Themed Ruby and Emerald Brooch/Pin
Located in Palm Desert, CA
The Matador-themed Ruby and Emerald Brooch/Pin showcases exquisite craftsmanship and a vibrant
Category
Vintage 1980s Unknown Retro Brooches
Materials
Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Retro Period, Gold and Aquamarine Brooch Pin
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
A beautiful Retro period gold brooch set with an octagonal cut aquamarine. This pin is finely
Category
Mid-20th Century British Retro Brooches
Materials
Aquamarine, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Chalcedony and Diamond Grasshopper Gold Brooch Pin
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Chalcedony and Diamond Dragonfly Brooch. Hand set with Chalcedony, Diamonds
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brooches
Materials
Chalcedony, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Platinum and Diamond Bar Pin or Brooch
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage Platinum and Diamond Bar Pin/Brooch
This exquisite brooch features three round brilliant
Category
20th Century Brooches
Materials
Platinum
Vintage Moon and Stars Celestial Brooch Pin
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Vintage Celestial Moon and Stars Brooch. Featuring the Moon and Stars, adorned
Category
Late 20th Century Modernist Brooches
Materials
Crystal, Silver Plate
Art Deco Platinum and Diamond Pin Brooch
Located in Austin, TX
An absolutely stunning English Art Deco diamond brooch set in 18k yellow gold and topped with
Category
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold
1890s Diamond and Yellow Gold Hunting Pin Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
antique hunting pin brooch has been crafted in 15k yellow gold with 15k white gold details.
The brooch
Category
Antique 1890s Unknown Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Ruby and Diamond Yellow Gold Pin Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
brooch; part of our diverse antique jewelry collection.
This impressive ruby pin has been crafted in 9k
Category
Antique 1890s Unknown Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Gold and Platinum Butterfly Pin Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A beautiful and free butterfly featuring 0.93 carat of round brilliant cut diamonds. They are set in 18k yellow gold as well as bezel set in platinum in the center of the wings.
Len...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage Silver Filigree and Coral Lapel Pin Brooch
Located in Rotterdam, NL
worn with your favorite dress or pinned to the lapel of your jacket.
The brooch is in good condition
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Brooches
Materials
Coral, Silver
BARRERA Clear Crystal Triple S Brooch Pin Never worn 1980s
By Jose and Maria Barrera
Located in Wallkill, NY
crystals and Baguettes. This is a Large Brooch that will surely make a statement! This is out of a massive
Category
Vintage 1980s Brooches
Materials
Gilt Metal
Victorian Turquoise Ruby and Diamond Falcon Pin Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
, silver set brooch with 15k gold pins; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections
Category
Antique 1880s Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Gold And Platinum Diamond Dog Pin Brooch
Located in New York, NY
An 18K yellow gold pin brooch with a platinum dog figure garnished with diamonds. The eye of the
Category
20th Century Unknown Brooches
Materials
Ruby, Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold
Pellini Modernist Pin Brooch Brown Resin and Pearl
Located in Atlanta, GA
This beautiful Donatella Pellini Italy pin brooch features a couture design with a modernist free
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Modernist Brooches
14K Gold, Diamond And Ruby Bulldog Pin/Brooch
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a 14K Yellow Gold, Diamond and Ruby Bulldog Pin/Brooch. It depicts a standing up Bulldog
Category
20th Century Unknown Modern Brooches
Materials
Ruby, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Art Deco Gold Ruby And Sapphire Pin Brooch
Located in New York, NY
An elegant Art Deco yellow gold brooch decorated with a stylized image of a bird set with ruby and
Category
20th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Gold
2.95 Carat Diamond and 18K Gold Brooch Pin
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
A beautiful, vintage inspired old cut European Diamond and 18K Gold brooch, with a matte dull gold
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Valentino Black Resin and Rhinestone Flower Brooch Pin
By Valentino Night
Located in North Miami, FL
This lovely and dramatic Italian Valentino hard black resin rhinestone flower pin or brooch makes a
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Brooches
Diamond Violin and Bow Gold Vintage Brooch Pin
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Diamond Violin and Bow Gold Brooch Pin. Hand set with Pave Diamonds, approx
Category
Late 20th Century Modernist Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Gold and Diamond Fern Brooch Pin
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
A beautifully textured 14 karat gold 'fern' style brooch pin set with diamonds. The tapered and
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat White Gold and Diamond Brooch / Pin
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat White Gold and Diamond Brooch / Pin
This elegant brooch features one round single
Category
20th Century Brooches
Materials
Diamond, White Gold
14 Karat Aquamarine Pin/Brooch
Located in Palm Desert, CA
14 Karat Two-Tone Aquamarine Pin/Brooch. This is a special piece full of detail in both white and
Category
Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Aquamarine, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
Victorian Turquoise and 15 Carat Gold Pin Brooch
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This lovely pin holds 8 bright turquoise stones. The colour of the stones compliment the glossy 15
Category
Antique 1880s British Victorian Brooches
Materials
Turquoise, Gold
Victorian Coral and Diamond Pin Brooch, circa 1880s
Located in London, GB
This beautiful little brooch features a peach coloured coral stone on the top. It measures 6.3mm
Category
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Brooches
Materials
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Migeon and Migeon Extra-Long Resin Pin Brooch
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning artisan studio hand-crafted modernist resin pin brooch was created by French
Category
Vintage 1980s French Modernist Brooches
14 Karat Yellow Gold and Pearl Brooch / Pin
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold and Pearl Brooch/Pendant-
This lovely brooch is crafted in
Category
20th Century Brooches
Materials
Pearl, Yellow Gold
14 Karat White Gold and Diamond Brooch/Pin
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat White Gold and Diamond Brooch-
This sparkling brooch features 66 round brilliant
Category
20th Century Brooches
Materials
Diamond, White Gold
Antique Gold Cannetille and Seed Pearl Pin Brooch
Located in Rotterdam, NL
An antique 19th century drop-shaped brooch created in 14 karat gold. The brooch is set with seven
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Brooches
Materials
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Amethyst Citrine Garnet and Smokey Topaz Brooch Pin
Located in Trumbull, CT
Brooch is 100% Handmade and one of a kind.
Marquise Citrine and Amethyst are 6 MM X 12 MM
One
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Brooches
1930s Art Deco Coral and Pearl Brooch Pin
Located in Hicksville, NY
Pin Measurements:
Skin to Top of Pin Measurement: mm
Condition: Excellent
Price: $500
Payment
Category
Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Coral, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby and Diamond Platinum Tie Tac Brooch Pin
Located in Montreal, QC
Finely detailed Platinum Ruby and Diamond Tie Tac Brooch, center securely nestled with an oval Ruby
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Antique Victorian Yellow Gold and Platinum Pipe Pin Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive antique Victorian 21 karat yellow gold and platinum 'pipe' pin brooch with 12 karat
Category
Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Brooches
Materials
Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Victorian Diamond and Enamel Yellow Gold Duck Pin Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive antique Victorian 0.21 carat diamond and 14 karat yellow gold stick pin brooch in the
Category
Antique 1880s Unknown Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
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Brooches And Pins For Sale on 1stDibs
Find an expansive variety of brooches and pins available on 1stDibs. All of the items for sale were constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold. Our collection of these items for sale includes 1458 vintage editions and 228 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. Pieces in our collection of brooches and pins made by Victorian jewelers — as well as those associated with Modern — are very popular. Many examples in our inventory of these items are appealing no matter their origins, but Tiffany & Co., Cartier and Van Cleef & Arpels produced popular versions that are worth a look. Lovers of these pieces agree that it’s a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 789 Diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. Today, if you’re looking for round cut brooches and pins and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes cabochon and old european cut alternatives. There aren’t many items for men in our collection of brooches and pins, as most of the options available are for women.
How Much are Brooches And Pins?
Prices for brooches and pins can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $50 and can go as high as $100,600, while brooches and pins, on average, fetch $2,288.
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 Brooches And Pins
- 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.
- What is a flower pin?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021A flower pin is a decorative piece of ornament that is usually worn on a suit. It is positioned on the left lapel. A flower pin is attached to the garment either by sliding it into a slot on the lapel or with a metal wire secured to the back of the pin. Shop for a range of antique and vintage flower pins on 1stDibs.
- What is a circle pin?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021A circle pin is a classic piece of jewelry that was popular in the 1950’s and 60’s, often fashioned to a cardigan or blouse. Circle pins were known to have different meanings depending on where they were worn and the style of the pin. Some pin styles and placements conveyed one’s undying love for another. Shop circle pins on 1stDibs.
- What is a twist pin?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021Twist pin is a corkscrew shaped pin that can be used for a variety of household purposes such as to keep slipcovers and arm covers in place, secure mattresses and attaching sheets and blankets to the mattress. On 1stDibs, find a variety of vintage and antique twist pins.
- What is a mourning pin?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021It's not uncommon for people to wear jewelry that represents their loved ones. Wearing a mourning pin shows an emotional connection with someone who has passed away and can help you grieve in a way that feels appropriate and respectful.
- What is a safety pin dress?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The original safety pin dress was a Versace creation famously worn by actress Elizabeth Hurley in 1994. Since then, Versace has made many other designs featuring safety pins. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Versace safety pin clothing from some of the world’s top boutiques.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022What a safety pin symbolizes is largely a matter of personal opinion. In recent years, the pin has come to symbolize support for the rights of marginalized people. Historically, people associated safety pins with babies and motherhood because of the pins used to hold cloth diapers in place. Shop a collection of safety pin jewelry on 1stDibs.
- What are fancy pins called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Fancy pins can also be called lapel pins or enamel pins. The metal is molded in an ornate design, and soft enamel is added, sometimes by hand, to create the desired look. You’ll find a variety of lapel pins and enamel pins from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What are juggling pins called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Juggling pins are called clubs by jugglers themselves, and can be called pins or batons by the layman. Juggling dates back to nearly 2000 BC, with evidence of forms of juggling being found in Egypt, the Pacific Islands and even in the Aztec Empire-era in Mexico. Find an assortment of clubs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is a tie pin called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A tie pin can go by various names including tie clip, tie slide, tie bar, or tie clasp. No matter what you call it, the purpose is the same—it attaches the tie to the shirt front, preventing it from moving around and keeping the wearer’s look sleek and smooth. Shop a collection of vintage and new tie pins from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
- What is a hat pin used for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021A hat pin is a pin that can be used to secure your hat to your head. It is usually done so through the hair. They are often 6 to 8 inches long and have a decorative head.
- What were brooches used for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Brooches are used as fastenings to secure a cloak, shawl or scarf. Decorative brooches also let wearers accessorize and personalize their ensemble. Shop a range of vintage and contemporary brooches from some of the top boutiques around the world on 1stDibs.
- What are the types of brooches?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024There are many types of brooches. Originating from Scotland, Luckenbooth brooches feature a single heart or two interlocking hearts and are common romantic gifts. Bar brooches have a long, slender design similar to tie bars. En tremblant brooches typically feature floral forms connected by wires that allow them to sway or tremble as the wearer moves. Popular during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Aigrette brooches show off sweeping forms that resemble feathers. Cameo brooches have an oval or circular shape and flaunt a raised relief, usually depicting a person. Shop a large collection of brooches on 1stDibs.
- What is a bar brooch?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A bar brooch is a type of pin brooch. It is horizontal and elongated and comes in all shapes and sizes. Bar brooches are popular due to their ease of fastening. The pin of the brooch hooks through a looped fastening, once the brooch is attached to the wearer's lapel. Find a collection of antique and vintage brooches on 1stDibs.
- What is a navette brooch?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023A navette brooch is a brooch that features a gemstone in a Marquise cut. Its sides gently curve and meet at points on either end. Shop a variety of gemstone brooches from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is a golden brooch?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A golden brooch is a decorative piece of jewelry designed with a hinged pin and catch that is fastened to clothing. It is a piece of ornament usually made of metal, often silver or gold. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage brooches.
- What is a paste brooch?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021A paste brooch will feature hand-cut polished glass. The paste glass is usually polished with metal until it is smooth and shines like a gemstone. A paste brooch is made of such glass and became popular as a cheaper alternative to diamonds. Find a variety of paste brooches on 1stDibs.
- 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.
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From cameos to cigar bands, here are the looks on our radar this season.
Tastemaker Bunny Mellon’s Extraordinary Schlumberger Jewels
The philanthropist and heiress was an avid jewelry collector, and her trove of Jean Schlumberger creations embodies the love of nature she shared with the famed designer.