Vintage 1950’s 14kw Diamond Wreath with Bow Brooch
Located in Boston, MA
Vintage 1950’s 14kw Diamond Wreath with Bow Brooch - There are 53 round full cut diamonds that
Vintage 1950s Unknown Revival Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold
Vintage 1950’s 14kw Diamond Wreath with Bow Brooch
Located in Boston, MA
Vintage 1950’s 14kw Diamond Wreath with Bow Brooch - There are 53 round full cut diamonds that
Diamond, 14k Gold
Vintage 1950’s 14kw Diamond Flower Wreath Brooch Pendant 2.00ct
Located in Boston, MA
Vintage 1950’s 14kw Diamond Flower Wreath Brooch Pendant 2.00ct - The brooch contains 9 round
Diamond, 14k Gold
Vintage 1950’s Edwardian Reproduction Diamond Chandelier Brooch and Pendant
Located in Boston, MA
Vintage 1950’s Edwardian Reproduction Diamond Chandelier Brooch and Pendant. The brooch contains 19
Diamond, 14k Gold
Vintage Platinum Diamond Brooch Pin: Fancy Estate Jewelry, circa 1950's
Located in Brooklyn, NY
center diamonds are approx 5.0mm and 5.5mm Diamonds qualities approx G-H-SI-VS2 Circa early 1950's pre
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1950’s 18K Floral Carved Coral Diamond Ruby Brooch
Located in Winter Springs, FL
A beautifully crafted vintage brooch circa 1950’s done in textured 18K yellow gold set with
Coral, Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Retro Diamond Set Flower Brooch Circa 1950's
Located in ADELAIDE, SA
A delightful floral Retro brooch featuring two flowers with diamond set cluster centres and
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Mixed Metal
Platinum 35 Carats Diamond Spray 1950's Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Crafted in platinum and encrusted with lots of diamonds this brooch is all fire! You will
Diamond, Platinum
Estate Vintage 1950’s Platinum Large Ornate Diamond Brooch Pin 7.60cttw
Located in Winter Springs, FL
A gorgeous 1950’s brooch done in platinum and set with approximately 7.60cttw in G-I color Vs1-Si1
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1950’s Platinum Baguette Marquise Diamond Paisley Leaf Brooch 7ctw
Located in Winter Springs, FL
A striking platinum brooch dating to the 1950s, beautifully crafted in an elegant paisley
Diamond, Platinum
French Vintage Diamond Platinum Ribbon Brooch, Circa 1950's
Located in London, GB
This gorgeous vintage brooch is beautifully pavé set with a mix of round brilliant cut diamonds and
Diamond, Platinum
Handmade Diamond Brooch, circa 1950s
Located in Wailea, HI
Welcome to the fifties! A floral handmade platinum and diamond brooch. Weighing in with a total
Diamond, Platinum
1950s Emerald Diamond Platinum Brooch
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
Diamond brooch flower set in the center with a Colombian emerald bead weighing 33.93 carats
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Vintage 18ct Gold Diamond and Ruby Floral Ribbon Brooch, Circa 1950's
Located in London, GB
This original 1950's yellow gold vintage ribbon brooch is beautifully decorated with a rose gold
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950’s Platinum Diamond Emerald Articulating Brooch Pin 11.30cttw G Vs
Located in Winter Springs, FL
A fabulous mid-century brooch done in platinum and set with large marquise, round and baguette
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Platinum Diamond Brooch/Pendant
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
This striking vintage brooch from the 1950s is a masterpiece of mid-century glamour and
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1950’s RUSER Platinum Leaf Vine Baguette Round Diamond Brooch 5.83cttw
By William Ruser
Located in Winter Springs, FL
cut round and breathtaking baguette diamonds. The brooch has a beautifully organic leaf/vine design
Diamond, Platinum
Platinum Diamond Spray Brooch, Circa 1950s
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
An elegant mid-century brooch crafted in platinum, designed as a stylized spray of diamonds tied
Diamond, Platinum
1950s Diamond Handmade Diamond Brooch "Bailey, Banks & Biddle"
By Bailey, Banks & Biddle
Located in Wailea, HI
1950's Diamond Handmade Diamond Brooch "Bailey, Banks & Biddle" This "One of a Kind" Brooch A
White Diamond, Platinum
Bvlgari French 1950's Diamond Platinum 18K Gold Vintage Spray Brooch
By Bulgari
Located in Philadelphia, PA
brilliant cut diamonds prong set in platinum throughout Weighing approximately 1.85 carats total - G/H color
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
18 Karat Diamond Bow Brooch, circa 1950s
Located in Wailea, HI
18k Diamond Bow Brooch circa 1950's in yellow and white gold Fourteen round brilliant cut diamonds
Diamond, 18k Gold
1950s Ruby and Diamond Substantial Brooch
Located in Wailea, HI
1950s Ruby and Diamond Substantial Brooch Looking for a statement piece of jewelry that will turn
Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Diamond Flower Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum with a Marquise Diamond at the top weighing approximately 0.70 carat
Diamond, Platinum
1950s Diamond Cascade Brooch in 18K White Gold
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
A glamorous vintage brooch from the 1950s, meticulously crafted in 18K white gold. This dazzling
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1950s Diamond Pearl Gold Pendant Brooch Necklace
Located in New York, NY
1950s Midcentury 14k gold chain with a brooch/pendant suspended. Set with Old European cut diamond
Diamond, Pearl, Gold
Circa 1950's 14k Yellow Gold Hematite Diamond & Emerald Lion Pin Brooch, 15.1g
Located in Providence, RI
This whimsical circa 1950s brooch features a charming lion crafted in 14k yellow gold with finely
$7,410 / set
Art Deco Diamond Brooch 1950S
Located in Geneva, CH
Art Deco Diamond White Gold and Platinum Brooch. Circa 1950. Total weight: 15.69 grams. Dimensions
Diamond, Gold, White Gold
1950's Cartier Ruby Diamond Platinum 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Turtle Brooch
By Cartier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Brooch is designed as a turtle with articulated platinum limbs Shell is highly domed and comprised
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1950's Retro Ruby Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Fan Style Brooch Pin
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This striking Retro-era brooch is crafted in 14K yellow gold and designed in an elegant fan motif
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sterle Paris Sapphire Diamond Turquoise Flower Brooch, 1950s
By Pierre Sterlé
Located in Dallas, TX
Spectacular and highly collectible 1950s brooch by Pierre Sterlé designed as flower in full bloom
Diamond, Sapphire, Turquoise, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
1950s Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bundle Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
. Authentic antique jewel - Work of the 1950s. Our opinion : Simple but charming, this antique diamond brooch
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Circle Brooch in Platinum circa 1950s 2.50 Total Diamond Weight
Located in Wailea, HI
Diamond Circle Brooch in Platinum Circa 1950's 2.50 Total Diamond Weight
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1950s 12.00 Carat Diamond Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum with Pear-Shaped, Baguette, and Marquise cut Diamonds weighing a total
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1950s 9.50 Carat Diamond Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum with Round Brilliant and Baguette cut Diamonds weighing a total of
Diamond, Platinum
Platinum Sapphire and Diamond Brooch 9.25 Carat, circa 1950s
Located in Wailea, HI
Platinum Sapphire and Diamond Brooch Circa 1950's 9.25 carats Weighing in at Just Shy of Ten
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1950s 20.00 Carat Diamond Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum with Round Brilliant, Baguette, and Tapered Baguette cut Diamonds
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1950s 20.00 Carat Diamond Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum with Baguette and Round Brilliant cut Diamonds weighing a total of
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1950’s Platinum Diamond Heart Pin and Pendant
Located in Boston, MA
Vintage 1950’s Platinum Diamond Heart Pin and Pendant - There are 26 round full cut diamonds that
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1950s 15.00 Carat Diamond Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Diamonds weighing approximately a total of 15.00 carats. Circa 1950s 2 7/8 x 1 1/8 inches
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Diamond and Ruby Stork Brooch, circa 1950s
Located in London, GB
Dating to the 1950s, there is a total of 1.40 carats of diamonds on this brooch. It has been shaped
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage Diamond Horse with Jockey Brooch, circa 1950s
Located in London, GB
with the jockey and the pin of the brooch. Gemstone: Diamond Carat Weight: 2.10 Total Stone Shape
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1950’s 14kw Diamond and Pearl Floral Pin
Located in Boston, MA
Vintage 1950’s 14kw Diamond and Pearl Floral Pin - The pin contains one 7.5mm round saltwater
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
Vintage 1950’s Platinum Diamond Flower Bouquet Pin 9.40ct
Located in Boston, MA
Vintage 1950’s Platinum Diamond Flower Bouquet Pin 9.70ct - The pin contains 5 fancy kite shape
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Gold Feathers Brooch with Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold and platinum with Round Brilliant cut Diamonds weighing
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
1950s Diamond Ruby 18 Karat Yellow Gold Leaf Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
. Total weight of the jewel : 22.8 g approximately. Authentic retro jewelry - Work of the 1950's. Our
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Verdura 1950's Lapis Diamond Platinum 18K Gold Vintage Frog On A Leaf Brooch
By Verdura
Located in Philadelphia, PA
lily pad has engraved veins and platinum topped edges Pavé set with round brilliant cut diamonds
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1950s Large Gold Diamond Foliate Brooch
Located in New York, NY
A 14 karat yellow gold, platinum and diamond brooch, circa 1950s. Designed as an abstractly
1950's French Multi-Gem Ruby Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Peacock Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
cut gemstones bezel set throughout tail and head Ruby, sapphire, diamond, emerald, citrine, demantoid
Citrine, Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, Sapphire, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
Vintage 1950s 9.00 Carat Diamond Dangle Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum with 9 dangling Pear-Shaped Diamonds weighing a total of approximately
Diamond, Platinum
1950s Retro Diamonds 18 Karat Rose Gold Sheaf Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
approximately. Authentic antique jewel - Work from the 1950s. Our opinion : A beautiful retro diamond brooch
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1950s 9.00 Carat Diamond Burst Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Finley crafted in platinum with Round Brilliant cut Diamonds weighing approximately a total of 9.00
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1950s 8.00 Carat Diamond Flower Brooch
Located in New York, NY
and Baguette Diamonds weighing a total of approximately 8.00 carats. Circa 1950s 1 1/8 x 2 1/8
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1950’s White Gold Diamond Heart Pin and Pendant
Located in Boston, MA
Vintage 1950’s White Gold Diamond Heart Pin and Pendant. There are 30 single cut diamonds prong set
Diamond, White Gold
Vintage 1950s 7.00 Carat Diamond Flower Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow and white gold with Rond Brilliant cut Diamonds weighing approximately
Diamond, 18k Gold
Lacloche Paris 1950s Sapphire Diamond and Gold Flower Brooch
By LaCloche
Located in New York, NY
weight of 11.80 carats. The brooch is designed in a stylized flower motif. Circa 1950’s. Signed
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s 7.00 Carat Diamond Flower Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum with Round Brilliant, Baguette, and Marquise cut Diamonds weighing a
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Turquoise, Diamond & Sapphire Flower Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold with Persian Turquoises, Round Brilliant cut Diamonds weighing
Diamond, Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Vintage 3.00ct Diamond and Ruby Clover Brooch, c.1950s
Located in London, GB
This stunning Diamond and Ruby brooch was crafted in 1950s France in the likeness of a four leafed
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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.