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Vintage Art Deco Brooch with Old European Cut Diamonds 7.00 Carat
Vintage Art Deco Brooch with Old European Cut Diamonds 7.00 Carat

Vintage Art Deco Brooch with Old European Cut Diamonds 7.00 Carat

Located in New York, NY

Vintage Art Deco Brooch with Old European Cut Diamonds. This wonderful brooch features 7.00cts

Category

Vintage 1910s Unknown Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Bow-Shaped Brooch with Old European & Single Cut Diamonds
Bow-Shaped Brooch with Old European & Single Cut Diamonds

Bow-Shaped Brooch with Old European & Single Cut Diamonds

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

design. Stone Info: Old European Cut Diamonds, White, SI2, F Single Cut Diamonds, White, SI2, F

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Old European Cut Diamond Platinum Circle Brooch
Old European Cut Diamond Platinum Circle Brooch

Old European Cut Diamond Platinum Circle Brooch

Located in New York, NY

This brooch features old European-cut diamond diamonds, with an approximate total diamond weight of

Category

Mid-20th Century European Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Retro Old European Cut Diamond Platinum Brooch
Retro Old European Cut Diamond Platinum Brooch

Retro Old European Cut Diamond Platinum Brooch

Located in New York, NY

57 bright white and perfectly matched Old European Cut diamonds with an approximate total weight of

Category

Vintage 1940s Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco onyx old European cut diamond platinum brooch
Art Deco onyx old European cut diamond platinum brooch

Art Deco onyx old European cut diamond platinum brooch

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

beautifully against the dark onyx. Eighty rose cut diamonds add a delicate shimmer throughout the brooch

Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Platinum

Vintage Retro Platinum Old European Cut Diamond Banjo Pin Brooch
Vintage Retro Platinum Old European Cut Diamond Banjo Pin Brooch

Vintage Retro Platinum Old European Cut Diamond Banjo Pin Brooch

Located in Great Neck, NY

Beautiful Vintage Retro Platinum Old European Cut Diamond Banjo Pin Brooch. This incredible Vintage

Category

Vintage 1960s Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Old European Cut Diamond Bar Brooch in Platinum & Yellow Gold
Old European Cut Diamond Bar Brooch in Platinum & Yellow Gold

Old European Cut Diamond Bar Brooch in Platinum & Yellow Gold

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

are old European cut, showcasing a white hue with slight inclusions. The setting combines platinum and

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Art deco brooch with 170 diamonds in Old European cut noble platinum
Art deco brooch with 170 diamonds in Old European cut noble platinum

Art deco brooch with 170 diamonds in Old European cut noble platinum

Located in Berlin, BE

diamond, expertly cut in the old European style, contributes to the brooch's captivating allure. The

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Art Deco Platinum & Old European Cut Diamond Brooch - Circa 1920's
Art Deco Platinum & Old European Cut Diamond Brooch - Circa 1920's

Art Deco Platinum & Old European Cut Diamond Brooch - Circa 1920's

Located in Tampa, FL

Magnificent Art Deco platinum brooch featuring old European-cut diamonds in an intricate openwork

Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Classical bar gold brooch with Old-European 0.80ct brilliant-cut diamonds, 1940s
Classical bar gold brooch with Old-European 0.80ct brilliant-cut diamonds, 1940s

Classical bar gold brooch with Old-European 0.80ct brilliant-cut diamonds, 1940s

Located in Chorzów, PL

. Brooch decorated with 7 diamonds in old european brilliant cut with a total weight of approx. 0.80 ct (G

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooches

Materials

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

Antique Edwardian 1910s 3.00 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Brooch
Antique Edwardian 1910s 3.00 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Brooch

Antique Edwardian 1910s 3.00 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Finely crafted in platinum and 18k yellow gold with Old European cut Diamonds weighing a total of

Category

Vintage 1910s Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Victorian 9KT Gold and Silver Old European Cut Diamond Pendant Brooch
Victorian 9KT Gold and Silver Old European Cut Diamond Pendant Brooch

Victorian 9KT Gold and Silver Old European Cut Diamond Pendant Brooch

Located in Braintree, GB

old European cut diamonds in an elegant starburst design. The jewel is formed as an openwork radial

Category

Antique 1880s British Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Silver

Art Deco 0.5 Carat Old European Cut Diamond with Black Onyx Brooch Pin
Art Deco 0.5 Carat Old European Cut Diamond with Black Onyx Brooch Pin

Art Deco 0.5 Carat Old European Cut Diamond with Black Onyx Brooch Pin

Located in Addison, TX

brilliant 0.5 Carat Old European cut diamond bezel set in a highly detailed platinum Brooch. The pin

Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Platinum

Edwardian Old Cut Diamond Bar Brooch
Edwardian Old Cut Diamond Bar Brooch

Edwardian Old Cut Diamond Bar Brooch

Located in London, GB

Here we have a refined brooch crafted in platinum and adorned with a series of old European cut

Category

Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique Art Deco Platinum Old European Cut Diamond Circle Pin Brooch
Antique Art Deco Platinum Old European Cut Diamond Circle Pin Brooch

Antique Art Deco Platinum Old European Cut Diamond Circle Pin Brooch

Located in Great Neck, NY

Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Old European Cut Diamond Circle Pin Brooch. This gorgeous Art

Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Platinum

Antique Art Deco Old European Cut 5.48ctw Platinum Natural Diamond Brooch
Antique Art Deco Old European Cut 5.48ctw Platinum Natural Diamond Brooch

Antique Art Deco Old European Cut 5.48ctw Platinum Natural Diamond Brooch

Located in Carmel By The Sea, CA

intricate openwork design, set with meticulously cut Old European diamonds, embodies the refined

Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

2.00 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Platinum over Gold Horseshoe Brooch
2.00 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Platinum over Gold Horseshoe Brooch

2.00 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Platinum over Gold Horseshoe Brooch

Located in Chevy Chase, MD

A beautifully symmetrical Diamond horseshoe brooch! The horseshoe is set with 37 old European

Category

Early 20th Century American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Platinum

Antique 18K Yellow Gold Enamel Violet Old European Cut Diamond Brooch
Antique 18K Yellow Gold Enamel Violet Old European Cut Diamond Brooch

Antique 18K Yellow Gold Enamel Violet Old European Cut Diamond Brooch

Located in Houston, TX

European cut natural diamond: Measurements: 4.19mm - 4.28mm in diameter x ~2.96mm in depth. Estimated

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

7.20 Ct. Vintage Platinum Old European, Baguette & Fancy Cut Diamond Pin Brooch
7.20 Ct. Vintage Platinum Old European, Baguette & Fancy Cut Diamond Pin Brooch

7.20 Ct. Vintage Platinum Old European, Baguette & Fancy Cut Diamond Pin Brooch

Located in Chicago, IL

sophisticated composition of historic diamond cuts. At the center is a finely proportioned Old European cut

Category

Mid-20th Century French Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Antique Old European, Old Mine and Rose Cut Diamond Mixed Metal Swirl Brooch
Antique Old European, Old Mine and Rose Cut Diamond Mixed Metal Swirl Brooch

Antique Old European, Old Mine and Rose Cut Diamond Mixed Metal Swirl Brooch

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Diamond Cut: Old Mine, Old European, & Rose Diamond Total Carat Weight: 1.53 CT Diamond Color: G-K

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Copper, Mixed Metal

4.70 Ct. Estate Vintage Platinum Old European Cut Diamond Milgrain Pin Brooch
4.70 Ct. Estate Vintage Platinum Old European Cut Diamond Milgrain Pin Brooch

4.70 Ct. Estate Vintage Platinum Old European Cut Diamond Milgrain Pin Brooch

Located in Chicago, IL

early 20th-century diamond workmanship. At the center of the design is a beautiful Old European cut

Category

Mid-20th Century French Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Gold Brooch with Old-Cut Diamonds & Ceylon Sapphires Italian old
Gold Brooch with Old-Cut Diamonds & Ceylon Sapphires Italian old

Gold Brooch with Old-Cut Diamonds & Ceylon Sapphires Italian old

Located in Berlin, BE

Handcrafted Italian brooch in 18K yellow gold, weighing 31.3 g. Set with natural old-cut diamonds

Category

20th Century Italian Aesthetic Movement Brooches

Materials

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

Antique 0.85 Carat Total Old European Cut Diamond Long Panel Brooch
Antique 0.85 Carat Total Old European Cut Diamond Long Panel Brooch

Antique 0.85 Carat Total Old European Cut Diamond Long Panel Brooch

Located in New York, NY

A long panel antique brooch, showcasing an open-work design accented by old European cut diamonds

Category

Early 20th Century Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold

JOHN W. CHARLTON Edwardian Platinum Old European Mine Cut Diamond Bow Brooch
JOHN W. CHARLTON Edwardian Platinum Old European Mine Cut Diamond Bow Brooch

JOHN W. CHARLTON Edwardian Platinum Old European Mine Cut Diamond Bow Brooch

Located in Winter Springs, FL

sophisticated arrangement of old European-cut, old mine-cut, and rose-cut diamonds — a rare and telling

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Victorian 12.50 Carats Total Old European Cut Diamond Eight Point Star Brooch
Victorian 12.50 Carats Total Old European Cut Diamond Eight Point Star Brooch

Victorian 12.50 Carats Total Old European Cut Diamond Eight Point Star Brooch

Located in New York, NY

A diamond star brooch of 49 old European cut diamonds weighing approximately 12.50 carats total

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Silver

Art Deco Old European Cut Diamond Dangle Platinum Bow Design Antique Brooch
Art Deco Old European Cut Diamond Dangle Platinum Bow Design Antique Brooch

Art Deco Old European Cut Diamond Dangle Platinum Bow Design Antique Brooch

Located in Boca Raton, FL

European cut diamond drops weighing approximately 1.00 carat total weight and another 52 old Europan cut

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

14K Art Deco Stick Brooch with 2 Diamonds and 3 Old European Cut Sapphires
14K Art Deco Stick Brooch with 2 Diamonds and 3 Old European Cut Sapphires

14K Art Deco Stick Brooch with 2 Diamonds and 3 Old European Cut Sapphires

Located in Berlin, BE

and three rich sapphires, all expertly cut in the old European style. Each gemstone weighs

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

1930s Art Deco Platinum Brooch Carved Jadeite Jade & Old European Cut Diamonds
1930s Art Deco Platinum Brooch Carved Jadeite Jade & Old European Cut Diamonds

1930s Art Deco Platinum Brooch Carved Jadeite Jade & Old European Cut Diamonds

Located in New York, NY

carats of fine white old European cut diamonds, celebrated for their soft brilliance and hand-faceted

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Onyx, Platinum

Victorian 14k Gold 2.40 Carat Old European and Mine Cut Diamond Pendant Brooch
Victorian 14k Gold 2.40 Carat Old European and Mine Cut Diamond Pendant Brooch

Victorian 14k Gold 2.40 Carat Old European and Mine Cut Diamond Pendant Brooch

Located in Montclair, NJ

condition. Enjoy :) -- Stone(s) -- (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Old European Cut - Prong Set - VS1 Clarity

Category

Antique 1890s Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Platinum Brooch with 5.80 Carat of Antique Old Cut Diamonds
Platinum Brooch with 5.80 Carat of Antique Old Cut Diamonds

Platinum Brooch with 5.80 Carat of Antique Old Cut Diamonds

Located in Braintree, GB

Platinum brooch with 5.80 carats of antique old cut diamonds. Platinum brooch setting is added

Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Ribbon Brooch with Old Cut Diamond in White Gold
Ribbon Brooch with Old Cut Diamond in White Gold

Ribbon Brooch with Old Cut Diamond in White Gold

Located in Lucerne, CH

Lovely Ribbon Brooch in White Gold 750. Prong set with one fine old cut Diamond of 2.03 ct and J

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Edwardian 14 Karat Gold 2.50 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Crescent Moon Brooch
Edwardian 14 Karat Gold 2.50 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Crescent Moon Brooch

Edwardian 14 Karat Gold 2.50 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Crescent Moon Brooch

Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.

features 9 old European cut diamonds: TW 2.50ct, RW+/W, VS-SI. Circa 1920. Signed with “585”. Weight

Category

Early 20th Century Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

Antique 18k gold brooch with old-cut diamonds, 1930s/1940s
Antique 18k gold brooch with old-cut diamonds, 1930s/1940s

Antique 18k gold brooch with old-cut diamonds, 1930s/1940s

Located in Chorzów, PL

Antique gold brooch with old-cut diamonds, 1930s/1940s An old, elongated gold brooch made of 18

Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique 23K Gold Old European Cut Diamond White Green Enamel Flower PIN Brooch
Antique 23K Gold Old European Cut Diamond White Green Enamel Flower PIN Brooch

Antique 23K Gold Old European Cut Diamond White Green Enamel Flower PIN Brooch

Located in Houston, TX

(1) old European cut natural diamond: Measurements: 2.00mm - 2.10mm in diameter x ~1.44mm in depth

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Art Deco Platinum Dress Clip with Suspended Old European-Cut Diamond
Art Deco Platinum Dress Clip with Suspended Old European-Cut Diamond

Art Deco Platinum Dress Clip with Suspended Old European-Cut Diamond

Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY

lively old European-cut diamond, approximately 1.25 carats, suspended in an open teardrop frame

Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

TB Starr Amethyst, Old European Cut Diamond, and Natural Pearl Brooch
TB Starr Amethyst, Old European Cut Diamond, and Natural Pearl Brooch

TB Starr Amethyst, Old European Cut Diamond, and Natural Pearl Brooch

By Theodore B. Starr

Located in Tampa, FL

brooch, old European cut diamond jewelry, 18k yellow gold brooch, early 20th century American jewelry

Category

Antique 1880s American Victorian Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco 2.85 Carat Old European Diamond Brooch Pin
Art Deco 2.85 Carat Old European Diamond Brooch Pin

Art Deco 2.85 Carat Old European Diamond Brooch Pin

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

. Featuring a total carat weight of 2.85 carats, this piece showcases large, sparkling old European cut white

Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

18k White Gold Brooch with Star Motif and European Cut Diamonds
18k White Gold Brooch with Star Motif and European Cut Diamonds

18k White Gold Brooch with Star Motif and European Cut Diamonds

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

This brooch features a central star motif adorned with old European cut diamonds, surrounded by

Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Style Brooch with Old Cut Diamonds in Platinum 950
Art Deco Style Brooch with Old Cut Diamonds in Platinum 950

Art Deco Style Brooch with Old Cut Diamonds in Platinum 950

Located in Lucerne, CH

circular form, this brooch is adorned with 170 diamonds of diverse cuts, embracing a magnificent center

Category

20th Century European Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Impressive 1940s Platinum Brooch with Old-Cut Diamonds & Rubies
Impressive 1940s Platinum Brooch with Old-Cut Diamonds & Rubies

Impressive 1940s Platinum Brooch with Old-Cut Diamonds & Rubies

Located in Milano, MI

with approximately 5 ct of old-cut diamonds and about 1 ct of natural carrè cut rubies, adding a

Category

Vintage 1940s European Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Antique Platinum 2.65tcw Old Euro Cut Diamond Bow Brooch
Antique Platinum 2.65tcw Old Euro Cut Diamond Bow Brooch

Antique Platinum 2.65tcw Old Euro Cut Diamond Bow Brooch

Located in New York, NY

European–cut diamonds in VS clarity and H color. The diamonds display the warm, romantic sparkle

Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Exquisite Antique Brooch with Old Cut Diamonds in Yellow Gold & Platinum
Exquisite Antique Brooch with Old Cut Diamonds in Yellow Gold & Platinum

Exquisite Antique Brooch with Old Cut Diamonds in Yellow Gold & Platinum

Located in Lucerne, CH

refined coolness of platinum with the warm, lustrous tones of gold. It highlights 2 old cut diamonds, H-I

Category

Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Art Deco 14K Gold Bar Brooch with Old-Cut and Rose-Cut Diamonds
Art Deco 14K Gold Bar Brooch with Old-Cut and Rose-Cut Diamonds

Art Deco 14K Gold Bar Brooch with Old-Cut and Rose-Cut Diamonds

Located in Rotterdam, NL

accented with shimmering rose-cut diamonds that add a subtle sparkle and refined texture. The brooch

Category

Early 20th Century European Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Vintage Old European Cut Diamond Crescent Moon and Star Brooch in 14 Karat Gold
Vintage Old European Cut Diamond Crescent Moon and Star Brooch in 14 Karat Gold

Vintage Old European Cut Diamond Crescent Moon and Star Brooch in 14 Karat Gold

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Yellow Gold Closure: Hinged stick pin Natural Diamonds: 1.13 ctw Diamond Cut: Old European Diamond Color

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Gold & Silver Brooch with 3.45 Ct. Old Mine & Rose Cut Diamond
Gold & Silver Brooch with 3.45 Ct. Old Mine & Rose Cut Diamond

Gold & Silver Brooch with 3.45 Ct. Old Mine & Rose Cut Diamond

Located in Antwerp, BE

Gold & Silver Brooch with 3.45 Carats Old MIne & Rose Cut Diamonds Old Mine Diamonds : 2.75 Ct

Category

Antique Early 19th Century European Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Silver

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Brooch With Old European Cut Diamonds For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a broad range of brooch with old european cut diamonds for sale on 1stDibs. These distinct designs — crafted with great care and often made from Gold, Platinum and 18k Gold — can elevate any look. Our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and pieces in stock date back to the 19th Century while others were produced as recently as the 20th Century. There are many different pieces in our collection of brooch with old european cut diamonds to choose from, but Art Deco and Edwardian brooch with old european cut diamonds are of considerable interest. A selection of old european cut can be found today on these pages. If you’re browsing the variety of brooch with old european cut diamonds for sale, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men.

How Much are Brooch With Old European Cut Diamonds?

On average, brooch with old european cut diamonds at 1stDibs sell for $5,880, while they’re typically $950 on the low end and $25,667 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 Brooch With Old European Cut Diamonds
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    How old an old European-cut diamond is varies. The old European cut is a precursor to the modern round brilliant cut. The stone appears circular when looked at from the top (because of its low table or largest facet) and has a high crown (the part above the middle of the stone) with larger facets. The tip of the stone, or the culet, is flat instead of pointed. This style was used predominantly in the 19th century, hence the name. It is best to consult a certified appraiser for assistance with dating and identifying antique jewelry. On 1stDibs, find a variety of European-cut diamond jewelry.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Although old European cut diamonds are often priced lower than modern cuts, due to scarcity, they can sometimes be more valuable than modern cut diamonds.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Jewelry makers stopped using the old European cut for diamond and other gemstone jewelry around 1930. The style was common during the Art Deco period, but the brilliant cut became popular in the years that followed. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Old European cut diamond gemstone jewelry.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021
    Yes, old European cut diamonds can be worth more than many other cut diamonds as they are not produced anymore. This cut was developed and popularized between the years 1890 and 1930 and is likely to be found in an antique ring belonging to this period and featuring a round-cut diamond.