Antique 14K Red Gold Brooch with Diamonds, Italy, Late 1800s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage 14 karat red gold brooch with diamonds, Italy late 1800s Length 8.5 cm Width 1.5 cm
Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold
$2,961Sale Price / item|20% Off
Asymmetric 3.36TCW Emerald Diamond Cluster 14K White Gold Brooch
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Asymmetric 3.36TCW Emerald Diamond Cluster 14K White Gold Brooch features two emerald cut emeralds, five pear cut diamonds and two emerald cut diamonds set in an asymmetrical pattern...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
Mid-Century Modern 14K Gold, Opal, and Diamond Floral Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage gold, opal, and diamond brooch. In 14 karat yellow gold. In the form of a flower with bezel-set white and heart-shaped opal cabochons with prong-set diamond accents.
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold
Vivacious Cats Eye Chrysoberyl Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This brooch features a show-stopping oval cats eye chrysoberyl cabochon, encircled within a sea of single-cut diamonds estimated to weigh around 2.00 carats.
Chrysoberyl, Diamond, Cat’s Eye, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Retro 1940s 14k Yellow Gold Sapphire Diamond Brooch, 1.10ct Sapphires
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This beautiful Retro sapphire and diamond brooch is a charming 1940’s design, featuring 3 round cut sapphires weighing approximately 1.10 carats in total.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Diamond Pearl Butterfly 14K Yellow Gold Brooch Pendant
Located in Westport, CT
An original Victorian 14K yellow gold diamond and pearl butterfly brooch pendant.
Diamond, Pearl, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 14k Yellow Gold Branch Brooch with Pearls & Rose Diamonds
Located in The Hague, ZH
Victorian 14k yellow gold branch brooch with stone pearls and rose diamond up to 0.20 ct - G/H - SI Detailed description: The brooch measures 4.7 cm long and 2.6 cm wide Weight: 8...
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
“Antique 14k Gold Russian Rose Cut Diamond Crescent Brooch, 1880”
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique 14k gold Russian rose cut diamond brooch in crescent design centered with pear shape rose cut diamond made in st Petersburg 1880.c unfoiled back in 14k gold setting and 4.5cm...
Diamond, 14k Gold
$1,064Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Diamond Brooch in 14k White Gold with Frosted Glass
Located in Bloomington, MN
Antique Diamond Brooch in 14k White Gold with Frosted Glass Crafted in 14k white gold, this antique brooch features an elongated openwork filigree design centered by a frosted glass...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Edwardian Shell Cameo Brooch with Diamond Accent, 14K Gold Filigree
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Excellent vintage condition, minimal wear, carving crisp with no chips or flattening. Stamped 14K on the frame. The accent diamonds total approximately 0.02 carats.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co Ruby Diamond Brooch Bow Ribbon 14K Gold
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Vintage authentic Tiffany & Co diamond brooch, bow brooch, ruby brooch, ribbon brooch.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
14K White Gold 2.0ct Diamond and Citrine Brooch MF14-021926
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
This luxury brooch will add a touch of sparkle to any ensemble.
Citrine, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K White Gold, Cameo and Diamond Brooch, c1920's
Located in valatie, NY
Hanging from her neck is a .15 carat old mine-cut diamond set in a 14k white gold filigreed frame suspended on a 14k white gold chain.
Diamond, 14k Gold
Mid Century Pearl Sapphire Diamond 14k White Gold Brooch 1950s
Located in Towson, MD
Stamped 14K, the brooch measures 0.75 inch in width and 1.5 inches in length and weighs 5.6 grams.
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique 14k Yellow Gold Feather Brooch with Sapphire & Diamond, 1910
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k yellow gold brooch set with sapphire and brilliant cut diamond up to 0.25 carat - F - VS detailed description: The size of the brooch is 6.0 cm by 3.4 cm wide Weight 11.9 gram...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Art Deco Platinum & 14k Yellow Gold Diamonds Studded Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Crafted with a platinum top and a 14k yellow gold base, this exquisite brooch features approximately 1 carat of old European cut diamonds, radiating brilliance and charm.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage Violin Brooch Pin 14k Gold Diamond - Circa 1970's
Located in New York, NY
Gold Diamonds Vintage Brooch pin miniature Violin Elegant workmanship 14k Gold and Natural Diamonds Circa 1970's Approx Total Diamonds 2.0 carat.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 14K Lion Brooch in Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire & Diamond 1.34ctw
Located in Miami, FL
Powerful and symbolic, this exceptional vintage 14K yellow gold lion brooch is a statement of strength, heritage, and artistic craftsmanship.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Ruby & Diamond Pave Hummingbird Brooch .25cttw 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Sugar Land, TX
♥ Product Summary ♥ Main Stone: Ruby & Diamond Approx. Total Carat Weight: .25cttw Metal Choice: 14K Yellow Gold Weight: 3 grams Dimensions: 16mm x 29mm
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Fly Bug Brooch - VHK#783a
Located in Hicksville, NY
erVintage 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Fly Bug Brooch - VHK#783a Item Details: Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 6.7 grams Diamond Details: .65ct, round brill...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K White Gold Camphor Glass and Diamond Brooch/Pin #21355
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K White Gold Camphor Glass and Diamond Brooch/Pin- This lovely 14K white gold brooch features a delicate camphor glass centerpiece, giving it a radiant, almost icy appearance.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K Rose Gold Diamond and Multi Gemstone Beetle Brooch #25486
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K Rose Gold Diamond and Gemstone Beetle Brooch JAGi Certified- Celebrate nature with this captivating 14K rose gold beetle brooch, exquisitely crafted with vibrant gemstones and d...
Diamond, Garnet, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
$880Sale Price|20% Off
14k Yellow Gold Diamond Wishbone Brooch, Unisex, Modern Design, 2.5g
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your accessory game with this exquisite 14k Yellow Gold and Diamond Shaped Pin. Weighing just 2.5g, this elegant brooch combines timeless luxury with modern design, making it...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
11.06 Carat Tourmaline 0.18 Carat Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 1930's 11.06 carat green tourmaline and 0.18 carat diamond, 14k yellow gold and platinum set brooch; part of our diverse antique tourmaline je...
Diamond, Tourmaline, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
$1,642Sale Price|25% Off
14K Yellow Gold Butterfly Brooch with 0.75ct Diamonds & Gemstones
Located in New York, NY
Adorned with approximately 0.75 carats total weight of sparkling diamonds, the brooch radiates brilliance, while vibrant accents of ruby, sapphire, and emerald add a refined burst of...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 14K Rose Gold Brooch with Diamonds & Seed Pearls, 1880s
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This elegant Victorian 14K rose gold brooch features a delicate yet sophisticated design.
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
14K White Gold & Platinum Antique Brooch w/ Diamond & Blue Spinel
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Antique platinum and 14k yellow gold brooch with diamond and blue spinel.
Diamond, Spinel, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Bird Brooch/Pendant
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
The bird’s feathered wings are accented with 1 old mine-cut diamond (~0.08 ct) and 29 small brilliant-cut diamonds (~0.30 ct total), adding refined sparkle and enhancing the dimensio...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 14K Yellow Gold Old Euro Champagne Diamond Mourning Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Weight: 9.4 Grams Stone: 0.46 ct. Diamond (5 mm), Pearl (1 - 1.55 mm) Measurements: 29.8 x 29.3 x 10.4 mm Hallmark: 14K Notes: Overall good condition.
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Enamel
14K White Gold Filigree Simulated Sapphire & Diamond Brooch/Pin #17099
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K White Gold Filigree Simulated Sapphire and Diamond Brooch/Pin This stunning brooch features two simulated sapphires and one round brilliant cut diamond set in beautifully detail...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 14k Gold Lapis Lazuli Turquoise Diamond Brooch & Earrings Set
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
CIRCA: 1970’s MATERIALS: 14k Gold, Green Enamel GEMSTONE: Lapis Lazuli and Turquoise GEMSTONE 2: Diamond WEIGHT: 46.9 Grams (Brooch - 35.6 Grams, Earrings - 11.3 Grams) MEASUREMEN...
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, 14k Gold
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold and Old Mine Diamond Maple Leaf Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This vintage brooch is crafted in 14k yellow gold and designed as a sculptural maple leaf accented by a 0.06ct old mine cut diamond.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s Green Tourmaline and Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Bar Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This fine and impressive antique bar brooch has been crafted in 14k yellow gold with 14k white gold settings.
Diamond, Tourmaline, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
14k White Gold Sapphire and Diamond Snowflake Brooch
Located in New York, NY
14k White Gold Sapphire and Diamond Snowflake Brooch Details: Measurements: 3.3 cm x 3 cm Weight: 7.5 grams Hallmarked: 585 In excellent condition
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
14K Yellow Gold Diamond Frog Brooch, Modern Design, 0.11 Carat
Located in New York, NY
Charming 14K yellow gold frog brooch featuring a playful sculptural design with a diamond-set back totaling approx. 0.11 carat.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pair of 14K Yellow Gold and Diamond Brooches Signed "Birks"
By Birks
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
An elegant pair of sculptural brooches crafted in 14K yellow gold, each signed Birks and stamped 585.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Large Antique 14K Gold, Sterling Silver, Diamond, & Sapphire Sword Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage gold, silver, diamond, and sapphire figural brooch. In 14 karat yellow gold topped with sterling silver mounts.
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
$1,584Sale Price|20% Off
Slack Signed 14K Yellow Gold Emerald & Diamond Cat Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
Celebrate whimsical luxury with this charming Slack signed 14K yellow gold Emerald and Diamond Cat Brooch, a beautifully crafted designer piece that blends playful artistry with time...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14k White Gold 1.8tcw Diamond and Pearl Floral Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This vintage brooch is crafted in 14k white gold and designed as an elegant floral bunch.
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K Yellow Gold Modernist Druzy Quartz & Diamond Brooch, 20th Century
Located in Queens, NY
14K Yellow Gold Druzy Quartz and Diamond Brooch, featuring one centered bezel set druzy quartz geode weighing approx. 56.00 carats, further adorned with twenty one prong set single c...
Diamond, Quartz, Druzy, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian diamond gemstone 14k yellow gold and silver donkey brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Victorian jewelers delighted in naturalistic animal brooches, and this standing donkey, circa 1900, is a marvelous example of the era's silver-topped gold technique — silver laid ove...
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Retro 1940's Diamond, Ruby and 14k Rose Gold Brooch
Located in Derby, NY
This exquisite Retro 1940's brooch features a striking 1.65-carat marquise-cut diamond of K color and VS2 clarity as its centerpiece.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Signed Antique German 14k Gold, Jade, & Diamond Figural Leaf Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine, signed antique leaf brooch or pin. In 14k yellow gold. With a carved, 5-point variegated leaf (likely a Maple leaf) in green jade (nephrite) that is prong-set on a gold mou...
Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold
14k Yellow Gold Pave Sapphire and Diamond T-Rex Dinosaur Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This T-Rex brooch is crafted in 14k yellow gold and covered in a colorful pavé arrangement of orange, blue, yellow, and green sapphires accented by brown diamonds.
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Aquamarine and Diamond Pearl and 14k Rose Gold Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This stunning antique brooch is supplied with an independent diamond grading card.
Aquamarine, Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
14K Yellow Gold Emerald and Diamond Studded Horse Rider Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your accessory collection with this exquisite Vintage Horse Rider Brooch and Pendant Convertible, crafted from luxurious 14k yellow gold.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Rose Gold Victorian Rose Cut Diamond Brooch Pin - VHK#91
Located in Hicksville, NY
14K Rose Gold Victorian Rose Cut Diamond Brooch Pin - VHK#91 Item Details: Year: 1890s Metal Type: 14K Rose Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 8.4 grams Diamond Details: Weight:...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Large 14K Gold, Diamond, and Yellow Sapphire Spider & Web Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage spider & spider web brooch. In 14 karat gold. Prong-set with a yellow sapphire (likely lab created) and 31 round cut & 3 marquise cut diamonds. Depicting a ...
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 14k Gold
Antique 14k Gold Diamond Sapphire Butterfly Brooch, Circa 1899, Russia
Located in Victoria, CA
A captivating antique Russian brooch crafted in 14k gold in St. Petersburg between 1899 and 1908, embodying the refined artistry of the late Imperial era.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Antique Sterling Topped 14k Rose Gold Amethyst Diamond Clover Brooch
Located in Victoria, CA
Details: Antique clover brooch Sterling silver topped 14K rose gold Three heart-cut amethysts 54 rose cut diamonds No maker’s markings Professionally tested for metal content Elegan...
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Sterling Silver
Estate 14K Yellow Gold Safety Pin Brooch with Diamonds - VHK#836a
Located in Hicksville, NY
Estate 14K Yellow Gold Safety Pin Brooch with Diamonds - VHK#836a Item Details Year: 1990s Metal Type: 14K Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 1.68 grams .25ct Natural Round Bri...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Retro 14K Yellow Gold Diamond and Ruby Fan Brooch/Pin
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
A dazzling display of Retro elegance, this 14K yellow gold brooch is designed in a radiant fan motif crowned with a bouquet of brilliance.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Diamond and Demantoid Garnet Lizard Brooch of 14k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
Materials: 14k gold, Diamond, Demantoid garnet.
Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, 14k Gold
14K White Gold Diamond Brooch, 4.75ct, Modern 20th Century Style
Located in Queens, NY
14K White Gold Diamond Brooch, adorned with 74 prong set round brilliant cut cut diamonds weighing a total of approx. 3.40 carats, further adorned with 21 prong set baguette diamonds...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Star Pendant / Brooch Convertible 14k Gold 1.35 Carat Victorian
Located in Wallkill, NY
Stunning Convertible Diamond star Pendant / Brooch Set in 14K gold. Approximate 1.35 Carats of Old Mine cut diamonds.
Diamond, 14k Gold
Retro Angel-Skin Corals Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Spray Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A striking brooch featuring a graceful arrangement of angel-skin coral stones, elegantly set in 14k yellow gold.
Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Two Brooches Mother of Pearl Diamond Flower 14k Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Mother of Pearl two Brooches Pins Unique design andworkmanship 14k Yellow 41 Gram total together.
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Yellow gold Bird Antique Polki Diamond Brooch/Pendant handcrafted
Located in Chicago, IL
14k Yellow gold Bird Antique Polki Diamond Brooch/Pendant handcrafted Antique Multiple use brooch and pendent Purity 14k Yellow gold Natural Diamond Cut Antique pokli Size 47mm...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 14K Gold & Silver 1.33tgw Diamond & Emerald Scottish Thistle Brooch
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
A Victorian diamond, emerald, silver, and yellow gold brooch, comprising one cabochon emerald, and fifty-three old mine and old single cut diamonds, in silver and 14 karat yellow gol...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
14K White Gold, Sapphire and Diamond, Cameo Brooch & Pendant - VHK#2
Located in Hicksville, NY
14K White Gold, Sapphire and Diamond, Cameo Brooch & Pendant - VHK#2 Item Details: Year: 1930s Metal Type: 14k White Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 16.1 grams Center Dia...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.
From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!
There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.
Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.
In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).
When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And on 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.
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.
The care that went into crafting this jewel, with its lifelike carved petals and diamond accents, matches the sentiment it represents.
For starters, it is one of the jewelry designer’s most celebrated works.
Though it sparkles with more than 27 carats of diamonds, this multifaceted gem delivers more than just dazzle.
Stellene Volandes takes us on a glittering, engrossing tour through the centuries.
From cameos to cigar bands, here are the looks on our radar this season.
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.