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8 Carat Diamond Brooch

8 Carat Art Deco Double Clip Emerald Diamond Platinum Brooch
8 Carat Art Deco Double Clip Emerald Diamond Platinum Brooch

8 Carat Art Deco Double Clip Emerald Diamond Platinum Brooch

Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL

Art Deco double clip brooch set with square, marquise, straight baguette and round diamonds

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Vintage 1920s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Mid-Century 8 Carat Diamond Celestial Floral Brooch Platinum 1950s 1960s
Mid-Century 8 Carat Diamond Celestial Floral Brooch Platinum 1950s 1960s

Mid-Century 8 Carat Diamond Celestial Floral Brooch Platinum 1950s 1960s

Located in Lisbon, PT

Mid-Century diamond brooch in platinum, 1950s/1960s. An exquisite example of mid-century design

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Estate 18Kk Yellow Gold 8 Carat Pave Set Diamond Koi Fish Brooch
Estate 18Kk Yellow Gold 8 Carat Pave Set Diamond Koi Fish Brooch

Estate 18Kk Yellow Gold 8 Carat Pave Set Diamond Koi Fish Brooch

Located in New York, NY

is fashioned as a diamond Koi Fish with emerald eye. Brilliant brooch is made with quality round

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20th Century Unknown Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K White Gold 2 7/8 Cttw Diamond Feather Brooch Pin
18K White Gold 2 7/8 Cttw Diamond Feather Brooch Pin

18K White Gold 2 7/8 Cttw Diamond Feather Brooch Pin

$7,214Sale Price|41% Off

W 1.19 in L 3.35 in

18K White Gold 2 7/8 Cttw Diamond Feather Brooch Pin

Located in New York, NY

brooch’s surface, offering a total weight of 2 7/8 carats. Each diamond is expertly pave-set, capturing and

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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18K Yellow Gold 3/8 Cttw Diamond & 5 4/5 Cttw Blue Sapphire Bumblebee Brooch Pin
18K Yellow Gold 3/8 Cttw Diamond & 5 4/5 Cttw Blue Sapphire Bumblebee Brooch Pin

18K Yellow Gold 3/8 Cttw Diamond & 5 4/5 Cttw Blue Sapphire Bumblebee Brooch Pin

Located in New York, NY

/8 cttw of sparkling, high-clarity (VS2-SI1) natural diamonds with an F-G color grade, set in a

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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Sapphire, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Yellow Gold 3/8 Cttw Diamond and 6 3/4 Cttw Red Ruby Bumblebee Brooch Pin
18K Yellow Gold 3/8 Cttw Diamond and 6 3/4 Cttw Red Ruby Bumblebee Brooch Pin

18K Yellow Gold 3/8 Cttw Diamond and 6 3/4 Cttw Red Ruby Bumblebee Brooch Pin

Located in New York, NY

, unblemished continuity. The wings dazzle with 3/8 carats of natural diamonds, pave-set in rhodium plated gold

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

33 Carat Total David Webb Signed Detachable Brooch In Platinum and 18K Gold
33 Carat Total David Webb Signed Detachable Brooch In Platinum and 18K Gold

33 Carat Total David Webb Signed Detachable Brooch In Platinum and 18K Gold

By David Webb

Located in Miami, FL

round-cut diamond. Adorned with a dazzling array of 8 carats of baguette-cut diamonds. This brooch

Category

1990s North American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

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8 Carats Diamonds French Vintage Brooch
8 Carats Diamonds French Vintage Brooch

8 Carats Diamonds French Vintage Brooch

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

yellow gold 18k and set with approximately 8 carats of diamonds. The diamonds are round cut, G/H color

Category

Vintage 1950s French Brooches

Materials

Diamond

18 Karat Gold Tiffany & Co. Brooch or Pin with over 8 Carat Diamonds
18 Karat Gold Tiffany & Co. Brooch or Pin with over 8 Carat Diamonds

18 Karat Gold Tiffany & Co. Brooch or Pin with over 8 Carat Diamonds

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

18 Karat Yellow Gold Tiffany Brooch / Pin With approximaetly 120 round diamonds with over 8 Carats

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Romantic Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

8 Carat Platinum and Diamond Ribbon Wreath Pin
8 Carat Platinum and Diamond Ribbon Wreath Pin

8 Carat Platinum and Diamond Ribbon Wreath Pin

Unavailable

H 1.58 in W 1.38 in D 0.2 in

8 Carat Platinum and Diamond Ribbon Wreath Pin

Located in Santa Fe, NM

Platinum Ribbon Wreath Pin with 8 carats total weight in diamonds. Diamonds are F/H in color, and

Category

20th Century Unknown Retro Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Platinum

Retro Platinum 8 Carat Diamond Brooch
Retro Platinum 8 Carat Diamond Brooch

Retro Platinum 8 Carat Diamond Brooch

Located in Cape May, NJ

Era: Retro c. 1950s/1960s Composition: Platinum Main Stone: Diamond Cut: Pear Carat: .80 Carat

Category

Mid-20th Century Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Rare Green Garnets 8 Carat with Black Diamonds, Pink Sapphire 18K Gold Brooch
Rare Green Garnets 8 Carat with Black Diamonds, Pink Sapphire 18K Gold Brooch

Rare Green Garnets 8 Carat with Black Diamonds, Pink Sapphire 18K Gold Brooch

Located in Las Vegas, NV

perfect addition to your outfit either as a brooch or as a pendant. Rare Green Garnets = 8 carats Black

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21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Black Diamond, Garnet, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold

1920s Art Deco 8 Carat Diamond Platinum Convertible Dress Clip
1920s Art Deco 8 Carat Diamond Platinum Convertible Dress Clip

1920s Art Deco 8 Carat Diamond Platinum Convertible Dress Clip

Located in Hicksville, NY

Item Details: Circa: 1920 Metal Type: Platinum Weight: 42 grams Diamond Details: Carat: 8.0 carat

Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Vintage 8 Carat Natural Jade Pin Cancer Zodiac Crab 18 Karat
Vintage 8 Carat Natural Jade Pin Cancer Zodiac Crab 18 Karat

Vintage 8 Carat Natural Jade Pin Cancer Zodiac Crab 18 Karat

Located in New York, NY

Vintage Jade Brooch Pin Lobster - Zodiac Crab 8.00ct natural Light Green Jade 14.2 x 10.1mm

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Midcentury 8 Carat Diamond and Platinum Brooch Pin
Midcentury 8 Carat Diamond and Platinum Brooch Pin

Midcentury 8 Carat Diamond and Platinum Brooch Pin

Located in Miami, FL

approximately 8 carats total, G color VS-SI clarity. The diamonds are arranged in a delightful floral

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Vintage 1960s Unknown Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

.8 Carat Diamond Ruby Pearl White Gold Bee Brooch
.8 Carat Diamond Ruby Pearl White Gold Bee Brooch

.8 Carat Diamond Ruby Pearl White Gold Bee Brooch

Located in Stamford, CT

Diamond, ruby and pearl Bee brooch. 14k white gold Bee brooch with ruby eyes, pearl and onyx

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Retro Platinum 8 Carat Total Diamond Brooch, circa 1950s
Retro Platinum 8 Carat Total Diamond Brooch, circa 1950s

Retro Platinum 8 Carat Total Diamond Brooch, circa 1950s

Located in Cape May, NJ

Era: Retro c.1950's Composition: Platinum Primary Stone: Diamonds Stone Carat: Approximately 8

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Vintage 1950s Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

8 Carat Pink Sapphire and Brown Diamond White Gold "Flower" Brooch
8 Carat Pink Sapphire and Brown Diamond White Gold "Flower" Brooch

8 Carat Pink Sapphire and Brown Diamond White Gold "Flower" Brooch

Located in Hong Kong, HK

8 Carat Pink Sapphire And Brown Diamond White Gold "Flower" Brooch: An elegant brooch, it features

Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Brown Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold 8 Carat Diamond Spray Brooch
David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold 8 Carat Diamond Spray Brooch

David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold 8 Carat Diamond Spray Brooch

By David Webb

Located in New York, NY

We boast a wide collection of brooches, especially brooches by David Webb. This one caught our eye

Category

20th Century American Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

18 Karat White Gold Cartier Onyx 8 Carat Diamonds Brooch Pendant
18 Karat White Gold Cartier Onyx 8 Carat Diamonds Brooch Pendant

18 Karat White Gold Cartier Onyx 8 Carat Diamonds Brooch Pendant

By Cartier

Located in Madrid, ES

brilliant cut diamonds, this piece can also be used as an attractive brooch. Set with a total of 269 round

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

Orchid Brooch in 18k White Gold with over 8 Carat in Diamonds
Orchid Brooch in 18k White Gold with over 8 Carat in Diamonds

Orchid Brooch in 18k White Gold with over 8 Carat in Diamonds

Located in Surfside, FL

ESTIMATED RETAIL $42,000.00 - YOUR PRICE $22,620.00 - Blooming diamond Orchid brooch in 18k white

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21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Vintage 18-carat yellow gold brooch with a white pearl and 8 antique-cut diamond
Vintage 18-carat yellow gold brooch with a white pearl and 8 antique-cut diamond

Vintage 18-carat yellow gold brooch with a white pearl and 8 antique-cut diamond

Located in Monte-Carlo, MC

Vintage 18-carat yellow gold brooch with a white pearl of about 6mm in diameter and 8 antique-cut

Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gold Diamonds and 8 Carats Burmese Rubies 1940's Pendant
Gold Diamonds and 8 Carats Burmese Rubies 1940's Pendant

Gold Diamonds and 8 Carats Burmese Rubies 1940's Pendant

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

diamonds and 8 carats of No Heat Burma Rubies. The stones are high quality. Dimensions: 7.3 cm height, 5 cm

Category

Vintage 1940s French Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold

Stefan Hafner 8 Carat Diamond Flower Pendant Brooch Necklace
Stefan Hafner 8 Carat Diamond Flower Pendant Brooch Necklace

Stefan Hafner 8 Carat Diamond Flower Pendant Brooch Necklace

By Stefan Hafner

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Stefan Hafner, set with approx. 8 carats in VVS-VS/GH diamonds. Multi chain necklace - adjustable length

Category

20th Century Italian More Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

8 Carat Diamond Platinum Feather Pin with 8.80 Carat Emeralds
8 Carat Diamond Platinum Feather Pin with 8.80 Carat Emeralds

8 Carat Diamond Platinum Feather Pin with 8.80 Carat Emeralds

Located in Aliso Viejo, CA

of .05-.04 points each). The total diamond weight is 8 carats. A total of (26) Emeralds are marquise

Category

20th Century Unknown Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

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Victorian Silver-Topped 18K Gold Old Mine Cut Diamond Floral Brooch, 1.11 ct
Victorian Silver-Topped 18K Gold Old Mine Cut Diamond Floral Brooch, 1.11 ct

Victorian Silver-Topped 18K Gold Old Mine Cut Diamond Floral Brooch, 1.11 ct

Located in San Francisco, CA

Victorian diamond flower brooch in silver-topped 18 karat yellow gold, designed with a central floral cluster and surrounding petal and leaf sprays. The brooch presents a fully artic...

Category

Antique 1880s Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

18K Diamond Ribbon Bow Brooch
18K Diamond Ribbon Bow Brooch

18K Diamond Ribbon Bow Brooch

$10,000

W 1.11 in L 1.78 in

18K Diamond Ribbon Bow Brooch

Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE

A beautiful Diamond Ribbon Bow Brooch with ca. 7 carats of diamonds (D-F/IF-VVS).

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Vintage 1980s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Christian Dior by John Galliano black full length lamb and lace coat, fw 2001
Christian Dior by John Galliano black full length lamb and lace coat, fw 2001

Christian Dior by John Galliano black full length lamb and lace coat, fw 2001

By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior

Located in London, GB

▪ Christian Dior black full-length coat ▪ Designed by John Galliano ▪ Mongolian lamb with lace overlay ▪ Heavyweight ▪ Large button fastening at the waist ▪ 100% lamb, lace - 100%...

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Early 2000s French Coats and Outerwear

Vintage 12.82cttw Diamond Platinum Double Clip Brooch Pin
Vintage 12.82cttw Diamond Platinum Double Clip Brooch Pin

Vintage 12.82cttw Diamond Platinum Double Clip Brooch Pin

Located in Miami, FL

Presenting an exquisite vintage jewelry piece: a double clip brooch pin showcasing an impressive 12.82 carat total weight of natural diamonds, all set in elegant platinum. This brooc...

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Vintage 1960s Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

DOLCE & GABBANA Fall 1991 Runway Multicoloured Crystal-Embellished Mini Skirt
DOLCE & GABBANA Fall 1991 Runway Multicoloured Crystal-Embellished Mini Skirt

DOLCE & GABBANA Fall 1991 Runway Multicoloured Crystal-Embellished Mini Skirt

By Dolce & Gabbana

Located in Munich, DE

"You can not beat Dolce & Gabbana early '90s, especially these [crystal-embellished] looks", said Kim Kardashian when presenting the Kim x Dolce & Gabbana collection for Spring/Summe...

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1990s Italian Skirts

Cartier Vivid Yellow, White Diamond Panther Watch
Cartier Vivid Yellow, White Diamond Panther Watch

Cartier Vivid Yellow, White Diamond Panther Watch

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

CARTIER Vivid Yellow, White Diamond Panther Watch A magnificent 18k yellow gold Panthere watch, set with vivid yellow and white diamonds, emerald eyes and onyx, signed Cartier with F...

Category

Vintage 1980s French Wrist Watches

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold

Art Deco Diamond, 18 Carat Gold and Platinum Five-Stone Panel Ring
Art Deco Diamond, 18 Carat Gold and Platinum Five-Stone Panel Ring

Art Deco Diamond, 18 Carat Gold and Platinum Five-Stone Panel Ring

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

In classic Art Deco style this five stone diamond ring is made up of squares and panels of platinum. The old European cut diamonds total 25pts and are set upon an open work gallery. ...

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Vintage 1920s British Art Deco More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Platinum

Beautiful Diamond Double Clip Brooch in Platinum 950
Beautiful Diamond Double Clip Brooch in Platinum 950

Beautiful Diamond Double Clip Brooch in Platinum 950

Located in Lucerne, CH

Beautiful diamonds double-clip brooch from the 1960ies. The item is worked in platinum 950 and is set with diamonds in different setting styles. All together are 80 baguette-cut an...

Category

Vintage 1960s French Art Deco Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum

BUCCELLATI Aquamarine Diamond Ruby 18k Yellow Gold Ring
BUCCELLATI Aquamarine Diamond Ruby 18k Yellow Gold Ring

BUCCELLATI Aquamarine Diamond Ruby 18k Yellow Gold Ring

By Gianmaria Buccellati

Located in New York, NY

This exquisite vintage Gianmaria Buccellati cocktail ring is crafted in 18k brushed and textured yellow gold with white gold accents. This ring is set with a faceted oval 7.0mm x 10....

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1990s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold

Versace Fall Winter 2007 by Donatella Versace runway silk dress
Versace Fall Winter 2007 by Donatella Versace runway silk dress

Versace Fall Winter 2007 by Donatella Versace runway silk dress

By Donatella Versace, Versace

Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest

Vintage Versace Fall 2007 Runway Grey Silk Chiffon Gown by Donatella Versace A rare archival piece from the celebrated Versace Fall 2007 collection, designed by Donatella Versace. Th...

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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Platinum Burmese 25 Ct Ruby No Heat Necklace- His Majesty Qaboos Bin Said Estate
Platinum Burmese 25 Ct Ruby No Heat Necklace- His Majesty Qaboos Bin Said Estate

Platinum Burmese 25 Ct Ruby No Heat Necklace- His Majesty Qaboos Bin Said Estate

Located in Antwerp, BE

Platinum Burmese 25 Ct Ruby No Heat Necklace to His Majesty Qaboos Bin Said Estate Qaboos bin Said Al Said was Sultan of Oman from 23 July 1970 until his death in 2020 Completely h...

Category

20th Century French Artisan Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Vintage A. Tillander Diamond Platinum Tiara
Vintage A. Tillander Diamond Platinum Tiara

Vintage A. Tillander Diamond Platinum Tiara

$46,331Sale Price|20% Off

H 1.78 in Dm 4.73 in

Vintage A. Tillander Diamond Platinum Tiara

Located in London, GB

An A. Tillander diamond platinum tiara, circa 1910. This exceptional diamond tiara by A. Tillander is beautifully handcrafted in platinum. The tiara is composed of intertwining, sc...

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Vintage 1910s European Retro Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Vivienne Westwood red wool and gold 'PAGAN KISS' beret, ss 1988
Vivienne Westwood red wool and gold 'PAGAN KISS' beret, ss 1988

Vivienne Westwood red wool and gold 'PAGAN KISS' beret, ss 1988

By Vivienne Westwood

Located in London, GB

Rare Vivienne Westwood red wool beret with gold leaf 'PAGAN KISS' and signature Orb logo. Made for the 'Choice' tour with Sara Stockbridge in 1988. Pagan I, Spring-Summer 1988

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1980s British Berets

Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger Citrine Bird on a Rock Diamond 18K Gold & Plat Brooch
Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger Citrine Bird on a Rock Diamond 18K Gold & Plat Brooch

Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger Citrine Bird on a Rock Diamond 18K Gold & Plat Brooch

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Oakton, VA

Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger Citrine Bird on a Rock Diamond 18K Gold & Platinum Brooch Metal: Platinum and 18K Yellow Gold Center Stone: Natural Citrine (Quartz) Carat Weight: ...

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2010s American Modern Brooches

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

A Spectacular Large Siberian Amethyst and Diamond Pendant/Brooch, c. 1860
A Spectacular Large Siberian Amethyst and Diamond Pendant/Brooch, c. 1860

A Spectacular Large Siberian Amethyst and Diamond Pendant/Brooch, c. 1860

Located in Aspen, CO

Antique silver topped yellow gold brooch and pendant centering a gem quality natural approximately 22 ct. Siberian amethyst in a fancy octagonal shape. This stone, prong set, has an ...

Category

Antique 1860s Victorian Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver

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8 Carat Diamond Brooch For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate 8 carat diamond brooch for your needs in our varied inventory. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold, this item was constructed with great care. Our collection of these items for sale includes 2723 vintage editions and 402 modern creations to choose from as well. If you’re looking for a 8 carat diamond brooch from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 18th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. As it relates to this specific piece, our collection includes designs that are universally popular, but .5 Carat and 1 Carat carat weights, specifically, are sought with frequency. Creating a 8 carat diamond brooch has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Tiffany & Co., Van Cleef & Arpels and Cartier are consistently popular. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also old european cut and brilliant cut versions for sale. If you’re browsing our inventory for a 8 carat diamond brooch, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a 8 Carat Diamond Brooch?

On average, a 8 carat diamond brooch at 1stDibs sells for $5,987, while they’re typically $159 on the low end and $985,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

The Legacy of Diamond in Jewelry Design

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 ringsvintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings

Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.  

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 GucciVersaceDior 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 8 Carat Diamond Brooch
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    An 8-carat diamond’s worth varies depending on the 4Cs of diamond quality – color, cut, clarity and carat. On an average an 8-carat diamond could cost you between $17,500 to $90,000. It is also likely that the price range per carat will be even broader. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of 8-carat diamond jewelry from different periods and styles to choose from.