Sterling Silver Brooches & Pins

Vintage sterling silver pin made by Danecraft. Circa 1950, this piece measures 2" across and weighs 24 grams. It is marked "Sterling R Danecraft". In excellent condition.

Vintage sterling silver and green enamel frog brooch, made in Mexico by Jose Federico. This lovely pin measures 1-1/4" by 1-1/2 and weighs 4.5 grams. It is marked “STERLING made in Mexico 925 JF” with a number 3 eagle mark. In great condition with very little wear, C1970. Insured shipping in the USA will be $7.00.

This is a wonderful vintage sterling spoon pin. It measures approximately 2 1/2" long and the spoon part measures 5/8" round. It is marked Sterling on the back of the handle. I did not see a maker's mark and the initials "PKA" were engraved on the end of the handle. It is in excellent condition.

Vintage 1940s Dogwood blossom pin or brooch in sterling silver, made by Nye. This beautiful floral pin measures 1-1/2" long by 1-1/2" tall and is marked Nye Sterling 4 times. This pin weighs 6.7 grams and condition is excellent. Insured shipping in the USA and Canada will be $7.00.

Large vintage sterling silver pin with flowers in vase, C1950. The pin is marked "Sterling" and measures 2-1/4" by 1-5/8". This brooch has a classic style, with the look of some Georg Jensen designs. The condition of this pin is very good with no problems to note.

C1920 nearly square brooch made of 800 silver with wire filigree and accented with a green stone. This pin measures 1-1/2" wide with a hammered finish and has an older style "C" clasp. It weighs 10.2 grams and marked "830" (830 parts per 1,000 pure silver). Condition is very good with no problems to note.

Large brooch with sterling silver frame set with hand painted portrait of "Mrs Siddons", made in England. The brooch measures 2-3/8" by 1-3/4" and it can be worn as either a pin or pendant. The portrait is covered with a protective plastic bubble and the setting is marked "made in England Sterling Silver Rhodium Plated". It will come it its original box as shown. Condition is excellent for this C1960 jewelry piece. Insured shipping in the USA and Canada will be $7.00.

Vintage sterling silver and green enamel frog brooch, Made in Mexico by Jose Federico. This lovely pin measures 1-3/4" by 1-1/4 and weighs 6.5 grams. It is marked “STERLING Mexico 925 JF” with a number 3 eagle mark. In great condition with very little wear, C1960. Insured shipping in the USA and Canada will be $6.00.

Tiny antique pin or brooch by Unger Bros, C1900. This brooch has 2 sections and each features a woman with flowing hair done in the Art Nouveau style. It is marked sterling with a makers mark of the conjoined letters UB (Unger Bros). This pin is 1-1/4" long & 5/8" wide and weighs 3.4 grams. It has exceptional die-struck repoussé work that creates a two dimensional effect. Condition is excellent with no problems to note. Lovely!

Unsigned set of handmade sterling jewelry with a modern design. All the pieces in this set feature beautiful green moss agate stones. The measurements and sizes are: ring 5-3/4, Brooch 2" by 1 1/2", earrings 3/8" tall. Excellent condition for the whole set.

Large modern brooch in sterling silver and 14K gold. This wonderful piece of handcrafted artisan jewelry is signed Ray 89 and marked sterling and 14K. It has a dendritic agate cabochon with blue and black colors. The pin measures 2" wide by 1 1/4" tall. A piece of jewelry others are sure to notice!!!

1930's die-stamped sterling silver owl brooch or pin. It measures 2 1/2" tall by 1" wide and the owl has a nice whimsical look. It is marked sterling on the back. The pin is in wonderful condition!

Large nielloware brooch or pendant made in Mexico. This brooch is slightly domed and is secured with a rollover clasp. Hallmarks: STERLING 925, JC, eagle mark numbered 4. Dimensions: 1-7/8”. Condition: Excellent vintage condition weight 14.9 grams.

Modern Georg Jensen brooch originally designed by Henning Koppel. The original design is C1950, and the basic form is a slightly stylized clam shell. This pin measures 2 3/8" at its longest point, and the back has the following marks, "Georg Jensen" "Sterling Denmark" "327". This beautiful brooch has the look and feel of quality with classic lines will never go out of style. Condition is very good with only light surface wear.

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Vintage 800 silver brooch made by Regine and Frank Juhls. This modernist brooch measures 1-5/8" across and weighs 11.6 grams. It is marked "Kautokeino Juhls 830S Haandarbejde". It has a simple "C" clasp and is in excellent condition. Insured shipping in the USA will be $7.00.

Large oval hand-made pendant with a blue lace agate stone. This piece can be worn as either a pin or pendant. It is signed Sonar Sterling 98 and is handmade. It measures 1 1/2" across and is 1 1/4" wide. The designer is Steve Willette of Sharon, CT. "Quartz and gem mounter in hand-crafted silver jewelry".

Beautiful mid century Scandinavian brooch made of sterling silver, signed IES. This pin has a lovely, arts & crafts style design. The back has a roll over safety clasp and is signed "925S" and "IES". This piece is likely the work of silversmith Inglid Esbern Sorensen who worked in Copenhagen from 1946-198. It measures 3" across by 1-1/2" high. The piece is in excellent condition with no problems to note. This is a larger size pin, fairly heavy, weighing 23.7 grams or close to one ounce.

Here's a double dose of GOOD FORTUNE...a Lucky Horse Shoe, and a lucky Wishbone! Who couldn't use more Good Luck? This diestruck Sterling Pin is from the 1940's, and is in great condition (other than a bend in the pin)! This fun brooch measures 1 & 3/8ths inches across at its' widest, & is 1 & 3/8th inches long, top to bottom. Stamped on the back STERLING, and it weighs 4 grams.

Good size vintage sterling silver brooch with filigree border and large green stone. This Mexican brooch is marked "EME 925 Sterling Hecho En Mexico". It is 1 3/4" tall by 1 1/4" wide and can also be worn as a pendant.

Vintage sterling silver brooch that features a rider on horse. It has very detailed texturing and nice oxidized patina. This brooch was produced by Jewelart and is marked on the back side. Condition is very good with no damage. The pin clasp is in fine working order. This small brooch measures 1 1/4” long and 1/2” wide.

Vintage sterling silver covered bridge pin, C1950. The pin measures 1-3/4" by 1-1/2". It is marked "Sterling, FD with a hammer", weighs 11.2 grams, and is handmade. S&I will be $7.00.

Nice vintage sterling silver pin with three prancing horses. It is signed sterling Bartolozzi and measures 2" long by 3/4" wide. It weighs 6.8 grams and the craftsmanship is very good. Condition is excellent with minor wear.

Vintage brooch of silver and blue delft dates to the 60's. The scene is of a windmill and a farm house which are also reflected in the water. Everything is in perfect condition. The back of the pin is signed "Delfts" and the piece measures 1 1/2" diameter.

Lovely Art Nouveau style brooch that portrays a woman with flowing hair. This pin measures 1-1/8" wide and 1" tall. It is in excellent condition and marked "925". This is not a vintage or antique item. The pin was made in the last 10-20 years.

Very special antique 900 silver brooch with a Aztec Indian center portrait and Inca design accents. This pin measures 1 3/8" wide and 1" tall. The center panel, with the Aztec portrait, is slightly dimentional and may be an overlay. The ends have stylized god figures. The back of the pin is marked 900 and has a makers mark that looks like AF. This pin has a "C" clasp, weighs 10.8 grams, and is in excellent condition. It was made in Peru.

Mexican sterling silver brooch with overlay design of a guitar player. This brooch has a unique shape and measures 1-1/2 tall by up to 1-1/2" wide. It is marked "Hecho en Mexico CAV Plata 925" and weigh 18.9 grams. Condition is very good.

1950s Bell Trading Post sterling silver brooch or concha pin with stamped design. This brooch is 1 3/4" wide by 1 1/8" tall and has an early Trading Post bell shape mark with the word Sterling. It has nice workmanship and a good design. Please click into the item to see a photo of the back. $6.00 US ship/insure, and shipping costs for multiple purchases are automatically discounted.

Vintage Cini zodiac series Taurus pin or brooch. One in a series of zodiac signs by Cini (examples of the series can be seen in “Fifty Years of Collectible Fashion Jewelry” by Lillian Baker). The signature on the reverse is very rubbed and faint but it's there. The pin measures 2" wide by 2" tall and overall condition is very good.

Interesting contemporary broken column pin in sterling silver . This pin measures 5/8" wide and 1 1/2" tall. It is in excellent condition and marked 925. This pin weighs 9.8 grams.

Large oval brooch having an enameled figure with pipe leaning against a fence. This brooch measures 1-3/4" long by 1-1/4" wide. Underneath the hinge is a Hungarian 800 silver hallmark with the number 3 and right facing greyhound. The back is slightly convex and the pin has an unusual "C" clasp. Condition is very good with no problems to note.

Native American sterling silver bar pin or brooch with stamped design. This pin measures 2-1/8" by 1/2" and, as is typical of the period, is unsigned. In the center is a nice natural turquoise stone. Looking at the back one can see an old "C" clasp and silver is not perfectly smooth (evidence that a silver coin was used to make this pin). Condition is excellent for this C1930's piece.

Vintage gold plated sterling silver pin or brooch from the 1940s. It is signed "Sterling Pat. Pend." and features a sleeping man under a palm tree. It is accented with 79 clear rhinestones, and 15 green rhinestones. All of the stones are set in sterling silver with plated with yellow and pink gold. The brooch measures 2 1/2" high by 1 1/2" long and is in very good condition with no missing, or turned rhinestones. The only issue to note is some wear to the gold plating and enamel on the front of the pin. This pin weighs 35.4 grams or 1.14 ounces. Priority mail shipping with insurance in the USA and Canada will be $8.50.

Beautiful antique hand wrought double rose pin or brooch made of sterling silver. It measures 2 1/2" by 1 3/4" high and is quite large. It is a very beautiful sterling pin with a amazing repousse work. The repoussé technique is used to work on the reverse of the metal to form a raised design on the front. It had the engraved initials on the back around the bottom rim and just above the flower. These are the initials of the original owner, A.J.Y.. In addition, the pin marked "STERLING HAND WROUGHT" in two different places along with a makers mark. The makers mark was stamped on the pin before the repousse work was done so all that I can read are a few letters. The pin is in excellent condition and now has a modern safety clasp.

Vintage Taxco Mexican sterling silver brooch in the shape of a cat. It is inlaid with colorful abalone shell. This pin measures 1-1/2" by 3/4" and weighs 4 grams. Signed STERLING 925 TAXCO MEXICO JHE with the Eagle 3 assay mark. Very good condition with no defects to note!

Large vintage Mexican sterling silver pin with the Pink Panther will make an impression when worn. It measures approximately 3-1/8" high by 1-3/4" wide. The panther sports a engraved tuxedo and has an attached brass cane. In excellent condition, this piece is marked "TC-85 Mexico 925" and this mark indicates it was made after 1980. It is surprisingly light for its size and weighs 14.8 grams.

Large deco / retro sterling silver brooch with gold wash and blue sapphire glass accent. Symmetalic is registered to W. E. Richards Company of Attleboro, Mass. founded in 1900. This registered trademark dates to 1936. The company is still in business but Symmetalic is no longer an active collection. The pin measures 2-3/4" high by 1-1/2" wide and is marked "Symmet Sterling". Condition is just great, like it was never worn. The quality of the jewelry produced by this company is similar to the jewelry manufactured by Krementz. It has the look of fine gold jewelry.

Antique brooch or pin made of sterling silver decorated with basse taille enamel work in white, red, and green, made early to mid 20th Century. The center of the pin has the sheild of Ontario Canada's flag. The border has what looks to be white trillium flowers (Ontario's flower). This pin measure 1-3/8" by 7/8" and it is marked "Sterling" on the back. It has a period "C" type clasp as opposed to a modern safety clasp. The condition of the pin a a whole is good but the enamel work does have dammage near center of the top, which has been restored. However, the restoration work is visible. Please enlarge the main image to inspect the condition of this piece.

Vintage lapel pin or tie tack with the words "TRY GOD" made by Tiffany and Co. in sterling silver. This small pin measures 5/8" by 1/2" and is marked "Tiffany and Co Sterling". This item is excellent condition. I do not have the original box but a lovely gift box will be provided.

Cute handmade Manatee pendant or pin in sterling silver, with green eyes. This pin / pendant combination measures 1-1/2" wide by 5/8". It was signed by the artist and is also marked SS for sterling silver. Condition is like new.

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This C1940 filigree butterfly pin features its original gold plating and is made of 800 silver (continental silver 800/1000 parts pure silver vs. "sterling" which is 925/1000 parts pure silver). It is marked "800" on the pin. It was made in Italy and has an Italian silver hallmark. It is as strikingly pretty, 3 dimensional, and can easily be worn with other yellow gold pieces. Its wingspan is a hair over 2 3/8" x 1 3/8". It features a period trombone clasp on the reverse. There are touches of white enamel on the wings and condition is excellent with no problems to note.

Vintage sterling silver oval pin / pendant combination with deep blue art glass stone. Circa 1930, this piece measures 1-1/4" x 1". It is marked "Sterling" and the molded glass stone has an Chinese inspired lotus blossom design. In excellent condition.

Large signed "Skinger STERLING" American modernist brooch or pin. This piece measures 2 3/8" by 2" and is in excellent condition. Joseph A. Skinger was born in Worcester, MA on March 16, 1911 and died in 1967. A successful and well known designer and craftsman in hand wrought silver jewelry. His business "Silver by Skinger" was located in Stowe, Vermont. $7.50 US ship/insure, and shipping costs for multiple purchases is automatically discounted.

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Antique German 5 mark coin dated 1901 made into a brooch or pin. The free city of Hamburg issued zwei (2), drei (3), and funf (5) mark coins during the period 1875 to 1914. This coin measures 38 mm diameter, and contains 0.804 troy ounces silver. A heavy brass pin finding was soldered onto the back so that it could be worn as a piece of jewelry. Condition for the coin / pin is good (please see photos).

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Vintage native American 1920s thunderbird pin or brooch with stamped design made of coin silver. On one edge of this pin, the reeded edge of the coin used to make it can still be seen. It is unsigned which is typical of work from this era. It measures 2-5/8" long by almost 1-1/4" high and weighs 8.6 grams. Condition is excellent. Please make sure you click on the main image to see an additional photo of the back of the pin. $8.50 US ship/insure, and shipping costs for multiple purchases are automatically discounted. Orders from most foreign countries are no problem.