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David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Maltese Diamond And Emerald Brooch
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in the timeless allure of this David Webb 18K Yellow Gold, Platinum, Diamond, and Emerald
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20th Century American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Art Deco Diamond and Emerald Brooch in Platinum, circa 1920
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This square brooch is set in Platinum and has 49 round brilliant cut diamonds, 2 Trilliant cuts and
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

14k 585 Vintage Yellow Gold Natural Diamond and Emerald Brooch / Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Gold Diamond Brooch Metal Type: 14k Yellow Gold Total Item Weight: 15.6 Grams Style: Contemporary
Category

Late 20th Century Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Circa 1900s 18k Gold Natural Old Cut Diamond And Emerald Brooch
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 9.3 grams Totally is diamond 0.79 ct. The diamond is has
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Antique Early 1900s European Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Antique Circa 1900s 14K And 8K Gold Natural Rose Cut Diamond And Emerald Brooch
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 17.8 grams. Totally is diamond 1.60 ct. Totally is emerald
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Antique Early 1900s European Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold

25.99 Carat Green Apatite, Diamonds and Emerald Brooch Set in 18k Gold GRS Cert.
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite piece features 17.26 Carat Green Apatite and 6.09 carat White Diamond Brooch, set in
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, Apatite, 18k Gold, White Gold

Retro Diamond Emerald Gold Brooch and Earrings Suite
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Impressive diamond and emerald brooch and earring mounted in 22k gold. Earrings measure 1.14 x
Category

Mid-20th Century Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 22k Gold, Gold

Gold carved oxblood coral diamond and emerald pendant brooch
Located in New York, NY
Gold carved face oxblood coral diamond and emerald brooch Details: Gold, coral, emerald, and
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20th Century Brooches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Gold

Platinum and Emerald Diamond Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful High quality Platinum Diamond and emerald Brooch . It has approx. 4.50 cts of diamond & 6
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Vintage 1950s Brooches

Materials

Platinum

Art Deco Diamond Emerald Platinum Estate Rectangular Brooch Pin
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Original Art Deco diamond and emerald brooch handcrafted in platinum. The brooch features Old
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Handcraft Emerald 14 Karat Yellow Gold and Silver Diamonds Brooch
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
and assembled with diamonds and emerald Brooch size 51 mm (length) 45 mm (width) Diamonds total
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Silver, Yellow Gold

18k Yellow Gold Diamond and Emerald Bird Brooch
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A unique 18k yellow gold diamond and emerald brooch. The brooch comprises of a bird motif with
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21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIT Certified South Sea Pearl Diamonds Emeralds 18K Gold Brooch/Pendant
Located in Massafra, IT
An exquisite South Sea Pearl , Diamonds and Emeralds brooch/pendant in an elegant and intricate
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21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold

Ostertag Art Deco Emerald and Diamond Brooch
By Ostertag
Located in Riverdale, NY
Wonderful Art Deco Diamond and Emerald brooch from the 1930's, set in platinum by Ostertag, France
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Emerald and Multi Shape Diamond Swirling Design with Flowers Platinum Brooch
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Simply stunning diamond and emerald brooch. We absolutely love the timeless style of this versatile
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20th Century Unknown Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Antique Art Deco 1.02 Carat Emerald and 11.88 Carat Diamond Platinum Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive 1.02 carat emerald and 11.88 carat diamond brooch in platinum; part
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20th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Antique Art Deco Emerald and 1.29 Carat Diamond Platinum Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique Art Deco style 0.48 carat emerald and 1.29 carat diamond
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Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

1920s Antique 3.19 Carat Emerald 4.38 Carat Diamond and Pearl Gold Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
, fine and impressive antique diamond and emerald brooch has been crafted in 18k white gold. The
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold

6.07 Carat Emerald and 4.05 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold and Platinum Brooch
By Garrard & Co. Ltd.
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
boxed jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This stunning 1930s antique emerald and diamond brooch
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Vintage 1930s Unknown Brooches

Materials

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

Emerald and Diamond Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Emerald and Diamond Circular Brooch set in Platinum.
Category

Mid-20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Emerald and Diamond Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Emerald and Diamond Brooch A circular brooch set with round-cut diamonds and emeralds
Category

20th Century Unknown Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

Emerald, Pearl, and Diamond Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Emerald, Pearl, and Diamond Brooch in 18k yellow gold and platinum.The brooch features a
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Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl

Platinum and Emerald Diamond Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Platinum and Emerald Diamond Brooch. Details: Platinum, emerald, diamonds, about approx. 4.5
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Vintage 1970s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Carved Emerald and Diamond Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Carved Emerald and Diamond Brooch An ornate brooch set with a carved emerald centerpiece, accented
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20th Century Unknown Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Emerald, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold

Cabochon Emerald and Diamond Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Cabochon Emerald and Diamond Pinwheel Brooch A yellow gold floral motif brooch set with a cabochon
Category

20th Century Unknown Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

Diamond and Emerald Leaf Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Diamond and Emerald Leaf Brooch A captivating Victorian clover brooch, evoking the charm of the
Category

20th Century Unknown Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

Emerald and Diamond Leaf Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Emerald and Diamond Leaf Brooch Description: This sculptural mid-century brooch is designed as a
Category

20th Century Unknown Retro Brooches

Materials

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

Emerald and Colored Diamond Brooch
Located in New York, NY
, Emerald and Colored Diamond Brooch In 18k Yellow Gold. This brooch is created in a foliate
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald

Emerald and Colored Diamond Brooch
Emerald and Colored Diamond Brooch
$38,000
W 2.96 in L 0.46 in
Diamond and Emerald Floral Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Diamond and Emerald Floral Brooch A mesmerizing blend of sophistication and artistry, this brooch
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20th Century Unknown Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Sophia D. Emerald and Diamond Brooch
By Sophia D
Located in New York, NY
This Sophia D brooch is crafted from platinum and white gold, featuring striking emeralds accented
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2010s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald

8.60 Carat Emerald And Diamond Brooch
Located in London, GB
Striking vintage style brooch from our special Haruni atelier holding a 8.60 carat emerald at its
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Late 20th Century British Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold

Sabadini Sapphire, Emerald and Diamond Flower Brooch
By Sabbadini
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Sabadini Sapphire, Emerald and Diamond Flower Brooch Of floral design, invisibly set with calibré
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20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire

Victorian Emerald and Diamond Clover Brooch
Located in New York, NY
of delicate rose-cut diamonds. At the heart of the brooch, a sparkling old mine-cut diamond adds a
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 10k Gold

Victorian Emerald and Diamond Salamander Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Emerald & Diamond Crawling Lizard Salamander Brooch, set in 14K Yellow Gold made Circa
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Antique Early 1900s American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

Emerald and diamond brooch Floral design
By Cartier
Located in Tel Aviv - Jaffa, IL
Emerald and diamond brooch Floral design. With platinum. One flower set with an rectangular shaped
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Emerald and Diamond Floral Drop Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Emerald and Diamond Floral Drop Brooch A striking and graceful brooch crafted in 18k White Gold
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond and Cabochon Emerald Floral Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Diamond and Cabochon Emerald Floral Brooch Description: Designed as a stylized flower, this
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20th Century Unknown Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Emerald and Diamond Frog Brooch
Located in London, GB
17mm Emerald Dimensions: 2 (2mm) Total Diamond Weight: Approx. 0.60ct Diamond Details: Approx. Colour
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver

Cabochon Emerald, Sapphire and Diamond Brooch
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful 18k Cabochon Emerald, Sapphire, and Diamond Brooch. Made in the USA, circa 1970. Set
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Vintage 1970s American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Edwardian Emerald and Diamond Drop Brooch
Located in London, GB
finished with old cut diamonds at the centre and a freely hanging pear shaped emerald below. Condition
Category

Early 20th Century Edwardian Brooches

Materials

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

Cabochon Emerald and Diamond Maltese Cross Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Cabochon Emerald and Diamond Maltese Cross Brooch A white gold and yellow gold brooch set with a
Category

20th Century Unknown Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, 18k Gold

14K Gold Emerald and Diamond Floral Brooch
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
emeralds and 191 round brilliant-cut diamonds totaling approximately 4 carats. The elegant openwork design
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Vintage 1950s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1.85 Carat Emerald and 7.10 carat Diamond Jewellery Set
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
grading report card. This antique diamond and emerald brooch and earring set is fitted to the original
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Vintage 1940s Unknown Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 9k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Cartier Emerald Ruby and Diamond Turtle Brooch
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
cut diamonds, each set in a geometric pattern, enhancing the brooch's luxurious appeal. The intricate
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Vintage 1960s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Ruby Emerald and Diamond Bird Brooch
Located in London, GB
cut diamonds and shimmering rose cut diamonds. Accents of emeralds and rubies bring vibrant colour to
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, Silver

David Webb Ruby, Emerald, and Diamond Brooch
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb Ruby, Emerald, and Diamond Brooch Designed in an intricate floral-inspired motif, the
Category

20th Century American Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold

David Webb Carved Emerald and Diamond Brooch
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb Carved Emerald and Diamond Brooch This stunning brooch by David Webb features a
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20th Century American Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum

Victorian Diamond, Ruby and Emerald Brooch, c1880s
Located in London, GB
adorned with red enamel work, whilst the bird and flowers have been set with rubies, diamonds and emeralds
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Antique 1880s English Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Carved Green Emerald and Diamond Dangle Brooch
Located in New York, NY
A unique diamond brooch that features two carved green emeralds each surrounded by a row of round
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Vintage 1950s Unknown Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald

Yellow Gold Diamond and Emerald Ladybird Brooch
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k yellow gold Ladybird brooch. The brooch is set with 6 cabochon emeralds throughout the body
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Tourmaline Emerald and Diamond Flower Brooch
Located in London, GB
Here we have an gorgeous vintage brooch crafted from 18ct yellow gold into the shape of a vibrant
Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Carved Opal Emerald and Diamond Halo Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Carved Opal Emerald and Diamond Halo Brooch Description: This bold brooch centers on a large
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20th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Gold, Emerald and Diamond Owl Clip- Brooch
Located in New York, NY
A Stunning 18K gold, Emerald and Diamond Owl Clip- Brooch 15.1 dwt with 2 round Emeralds, and 6
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Vintage 1950s French Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Emerald, Sapphire and Ruby with Diamond Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This Emerald, Sapphire & Ruby Brooch with Diamonds in 18k White Gold is an exquisite piece of
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Fabergé Ruby, Emerald, and Diamond Flower Brooch
By Fabergé
Located in New York, NY
A stylish Fabergé flower brooch in white gold with rubies,emeralds, and diamonds. France, circa
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1990s French Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, White Gold

Antique 2.10ct Emerald and 7.73ct Diamond Platinum Floral Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
and impressive antique emerald and diamond brooch has been crafted in platinum. The pierced decorated
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Antique Early 1900s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Antique Diamond and Emerald Platinum Galleon Ship Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A magnificent and impressive antique 2.65 carat diamond and 0.28 carat natural emerald, platinum
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Vintage 1910s Unknown Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

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Diamond And Emerald Brooches For Sale on 1stDibs

Browse a vast assortment of diamond and emerald brooches for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold, these items were constructed with great care. Find a collection of 748 vintage versions or 109 modern creations for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Our collection, which features older pieces for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century, has proven very popular over the years. Our collection of diamond and emerald brooches includes designs that are universally popular, but Art Deco and Retro styles, specifically, are sought with frequency. Many examples in our inventory of these items are appealing no matter their origins, but Cartier, David Webb and Van Cleef & Arpels produced popular versions that are worth a look. There are many round cut, emerald cut and cabochon diamond and emerald brooches for sale. If you’re browsing the variety of diamond and emerald brooches 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 Diamond And Emerald Brooches?

On average, diamond and emerald brooches at 1stDibs sell for $6,876, while they’re typically $100 on the low end and $750,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

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.

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 Diamond And Emerald Brooches
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Emeralds are 20 times rarer than diamonds. Therefore, typically emeralds are more expensive than diamonds.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Yes, an emerald is typically worth more than a comparable diamond. These stones are expensive due to their rarity.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An emerald cut diamond is amongst the most unique gems in the world. Only 3% of the worlds diamonds are emerald cut. They have linear facets and a large table which gives off a hall-of-mirrors effect of light and dark planes. Shop a collection of expertly vetted gems from some of the worlds top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    The best setting for an emerald-cut diamond is a matter of personal preference. For emerald-cut diamonds, solitaire and pavé settings are popular. The emerald cut comprises 58 facets and truncated corners on a rectangular step-cut stone. The flat pavilion of an emerald-cut diamond can magnify the stone’s imperfections, so the gem’s clarity is key. Initially a popular cut for emeralds only, it is now used on other precious stones, but the name has come to define the style. Find antique and vintage emerald-cut diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • The main differences of baguette cut diamonds and emerald cut diamonds are its shape and faceting. The shape of the baguette tends to be more elongated. The baguette also has 14 facets while the emerald has 58.
    1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    The difference between baguette and emerald cut diamonds is their shape. While both a baguette cut and an emerald diamond are characterized by a rectangular shape and simple step cut facets, baguette cuts feature pointed corners while emerald cuts have wedge shaped polished corners.