Italian pins, brooches, accessories

Where do you find authentic Italian accessories?
Our favorite on-line jewelers are:

How to buy a pin - What a remarkable history the pin has! This pretty, decorative object, ready to sparkle on your suit jacket lapel or on the shoulder of a dress, has been part of many cultures for centuries, even millennia. The notion of creating a decorative metal fastener that would hold a garment together securely has been with us at least 2700 years. Fibulas found at ancient Etruscan sites feature decorative granulation as well as a sharp pin to do the actual work of piercing fabric. We have nearly abandoned the functional aspect of the pin or brooch, although we'll consider ways to use them as practical additions to a wardrobe down below. But even with our practical buttons and zippers, we still enjoy pinning one of these charming pieces of jewelry on our modern garments.