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Victorian Diamond Star Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Diamond Star Brooch Mounted on Silver and Gold Measurements: 1.75 inches long Total
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Antique Early 1900s Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond

Antique Rose Cut Diamond Star Brooch
Located in Geneva, CH
Antique Rose cut Diamond Star Brooch. Rose cut Diamond Size: Approximately 7.40 x 6.09 millimeters
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Anglo-Indian Brooches

Materials

Diamond

Vintage Sapphire and Diamond Star Brooch
Located in London, GB
This is a wonderfully crafted sapphire and diamond star brooch. This eight pointed star plays host
Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold

Diamond Star Brooch Pendant Sterling Silver on Gold Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Beautiful Antique Heirloom Diamond Star Brooch Pendant. Beautifully hand crafted in Silver on Gold
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Sterling Silver

Antique Diamond Star Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Dating from circa 1885-1890, this late Victorian star brooch is set with old mine-cut and rose-cut
Category

Late 20th Century English Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Silver

Gothic Revival Diamond Star Brooch
Located in Litchfield, CT
carats of brilliant white diamonds in an unusual Gothic Revival star motif. Superb detail underscored by
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Antique 1890s Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Antique 14k Yellow Gold Diamond Star Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This antique brooch is crafted in 14k yellow gold and designed in a charming flower or starburst
Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 14k Yellow Gold Diamond Star Brooch
Antique 14k Yellow Gold Diamond Star Brooch
$834
H 0.31 in W 1.01 in L 1.04 in
Victorian 0.20ct Diamond Star Brooch, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
A beautiful old cushion cut diamond is the centre of this Victorian star brooch. The diamond would
Category

Antique 1880s British Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Victorian Ruby Pearl and Diamond Star Brooch
Located in London, GB
Here we have an exquisite Victorian brooch. This antique piece is crafted from a rich luxurious
Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Old Mine-cut Diamond Star Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Dating from circa 1885-1890, this late Victorian star brooch is set with over five carats of old
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Silver

14k Yellow Gold Cherub Diamond Star Brooch, 6.3g
Located in Providence, RI
This enchanting 14k brooch features a beautifully detailed cherub in mid-flight, crafted in warm
Category

20th Century Unknown Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 10 Karat Gold & Diamond Star Brooch or Pin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Victorian brooch. With interlocking gold circles that create a star or snowflake like shape
Category

Antique 19th Century American Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Victorian 10 Karat Gold & Diamond Star Brooch or Pin
Victorian 10 Karat Gold & Diamond Star Brooch or Pin
$1,250
H 0.87 in W 0.95 in D 0.36 in
Antique Victorian 15K Gold & Silver 3.2ctw Old Cut Diamond Star Brooch & Pendant
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
A Victorian diamond, yellow gold and silver brooch and pendant, comprising thirty-one old mine cut
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

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

Large Victorian 16-pointed star diamond brooch in 18k gold, celestial jewelry
Located in PARIS, FR
Victorian diamond star brooch in 18 karat gold. This large star-shaped brooch is a celestial jewel
Category

Antique 1870s European Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Vintage Diamond And Silver Upon Gold Star Brooch, Circa 1930, 3.00 Carats
Located in London, GB
A vintage, antique style diamond star brooch, with an old-cut diamond, in a claw and cut down
Category

Vintage 1930s South American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Silver

Antique Diamond and Silver Upon Gold Twelve Point Star Brooch, Circa 1880, 11.26
Located in London, GB
A Victorian diamond star brooch, with twelve points, set with old-cut diamonds, with an estimated
Category

Antique 1880s English Late Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Silver

Antique 5.88 Carat Diamond and Silver Star Brooch Circa 1910
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
diamond star brooch is an elegant gift for milestone birthdays and anniversaries. Its celestial motif
Category

Vintage 1910s Unknown Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver

Leitão & Irmão Antique 19th Century Diamond Star Tortoise Shell Brooch Hair Comb
Located in Lisbon, PT
Leitão & Irmão Portuguese crown jewelers antique late 19th century diamond star brooch and
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Antique 1880s Portuguese Late Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Vintage Diamond Star Sapphire Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Star Sapphire and Diamond Halo Double Cabochon Brooch in Platinum Add a touch of ethereal
Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Star Sapphire

Rose Cut Diamond and Star Sapphire Star Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Rose Cut Diamond and Star Sapphire Star Brooch Description: This modernist brooch is crafted in
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20th Century Unknown Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Star Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Antique 1.60Ct Emerald, 4.22Ct Diamond and 12k Yellow Gold Brooch Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
gold and silver set star brooch/pendant; part of our diverse antique Victorian brooches collection
Category

Antique 1890s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, Silver

1960s Diamond and Gold Star Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Brooch in 18 carat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. This delightful antique brooch features a
Category

Vintage 1960s French Retro Brooches

Materials

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

Vintage Ornate Snowflake Brooch Diamond Turquoise & Star Ruby Gemstones
Located in MIAMI, FL
Beautiful snowflake brooch crafted in 14k yellow gold. The brooch highlights one star ruby gemstone
Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, Star Ruby, 14k Gold

Victorian Diamond Gold Star Pin Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A classic Victorian piece from the 1890’s, this star brooch features 7 bright and full of life
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Jack Gutschneider 14k White Gold Star Sapphire Diamond Pendant Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– (5) Natural Genuine Star Sapphire - Oval Cabochon - Prong Set -Grayish Blue Color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Star Sapphire, White Gold

Estate Tiffany & Co. Diamond Star Platinum Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Houston, TX
Tiffany & Co. platinum brooch with round diamonds in the shape of an open star. Features fifty
Category

Late 20th Century American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Spitzer & Furman Diamond Gold Textured Star Brooch
Located in Stamford, CT
Vintage 1960's Mid-Century textured gold Spitzer & Furman star brooch. A piece that effortlessly
Category

Mid-20th Century Brooches

Materials

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

18 Karat Yellow Gold "Star" Brooch, with Diamonds
Located in Berlin, DE
18 Karat Gold Brooch with Diamonds. Enchanting gold brooch, set with many old cut diamonds. The
Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Burmese No Heat Star Ruby and Diamond Brooch
Located in New York, NY
An impressive brooch, set with with five burmese, no heat, star ruby cabochons and seventy round
Category

20th Century American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

MASSIVE OVER 12 cts Halfmoon Star Diamond Gold Brooch
Located in Berlin, DE
The mesmerizing design with carefully arranged dazzling diamonds showing the moon hugging a star is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 24k Gold

Antique Victorian Enamel Star Locket Brooch – Diamonds, Pearls, Turquoise
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Antique Victorian blue enamel brooch-pendant featuring an old mine cut studded starburst design on
Category

Antique 1860s Unknown Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Silver, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique Victorian Starburst Star Brooch Rose Diamond Gold Silver
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This sparkling star is set with graduated old mine rose diamonds in silver backed onto 9 karat gold
Category

Antique 1870s European Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 9k Gold, Silver

Art Deco Star of David Diamond Brooch, circa 1920s
Located in New York, NY
A stunning Star of David white gold brooch with 6 carats of old cut diamonds. With a Hebrew
Category

Vintage 1920s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

18kt White Gold Star Shape Brooch / Pendant with 3.8ct Diamonds
Located in Antwerp, BE
Glamorous 18kt White Gold Star Shape Brooch/Pendant With 3.8ct Diamonds Magnificent Brooch which
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Early 20th Century European Artisan Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

.12 Carat Diamond Pearl Rose Gold Star Brooch Pendant
Located in Stamford, CT
Turn of the century, Antique cushion cut diamond natural pearl brooch pendant. 1 old mine cut
Category

Early 20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Victorian 15K Yellow Gold Star Set Diamond Navette Brooch
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
A gold and diamond brooch, set with three old cut diamonds, set in 15 karat yellow gold, with pin
Category

Antique 1890s Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Old Mine-cut Diamond Star and Crescent New Moon Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Created in the last years of the 19th century, this crescent and star brooch iin 18K gold s set
Category

Late 20th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage GIA Blue Sapphire Diamond Platinum Star Flower Brooch Pin
Located in Miami, FL
This sparkly GIA Blue Sapphire & Diamond Platinum Star Flower Brooch Pin is the perfect enhancement
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Fly Away Wasp Brooch 10 Full Cut Diamonds Solid 14K Yellow Gold Detailed Nature
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
Diamond Fly Wasp Brooch. Come Fly Away w this gorgeous 14 karat yellow gold and diamond brooch. The
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2010s American Artisan Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Circa 1900s 14k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Star Brooch
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 8.1 grams. Totally is diamond about 0.50 carat. The diamond
Category

Antique Early 1900s European Late Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Antique Victorian silver set, old cut diamond star burst brooch
Located in Kenley surrey, GB
Antique Brooch, silver set, old cut diamond star burst brooch with a small yellow gold pin to a
Category

Early 20th Century Brooches

Antique Edwardian Diamond Star Pendant White Enamel Seed Pearls Round Brooch
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed antique Edwardian era pendant or brooch (circa 1910s) crafted in 14 karat yellow
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Vintage 9ct Gold Diamond & Seed Pearl Star Brooch/Pendant Hallmarked London 1965
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Star Brooch 9ct Yellow Gold Hallmarked London 1965 Makers Mark DHJ This exquisite
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Mid-20th Century English Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Star Shaped Gold and Silver Brooch with 5.00 Diamonds, XIX cent.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Impressive, star shaped openwork gold and silver brooch set with numerous diamonds in old brilliant
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Belle Époque Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Silver

Antique Edwardian 15K Gold Pearl and Diamond Floral Star Brooch and Pendant
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An Edwardian pearl, diamond, and yellow gold brooch and pendant, comprising one old European cut
Category

Antique Early 1900s Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Retro 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby Sapphire Vintage Shooting Star Brooch
By Cartier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a shooting star motif comprised of clustered gems and fanning wire tail Cluster enters
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Vintage 1940s Retro Brooches

Materials

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

French 19th Century Fine Pearl Diamonds 18 karat Yellow Gold Star Pendant Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
enameled star adorned with antique cushion-cut diamonds and fine half-pearls, all held in place by silver
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Pearl, Diamond, Natural Pearl, Silver, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond & Ruby brooch in 18k
Located in New York, NY
Diamond & ruby brooch in 18k yellow gold. The pin is set with approx. 2.7 carat of round brilliant
Category

Mid-20th Century European Artist Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Star Ruby, Ruby, 18k Gold

Antique Victorian Star Set Rose Cut Diamond Brooch & Pendant 15 Carat Gold
Located in Hamilton, AU
Our star set diamond brooch and pendant is a delightful piece of vintage joy, we have named her
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Late Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

White Gold Black Star Sapphire Diamond Stick Lapel Pin
Located in New York, NY
black star sapphire and sparkling diamond set in lustrous 18k white gold. The black star sapphire is the
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2010s American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Star Sapphire, Black Star, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Trio Diamond Pink Coral 18K Gold Flower Star Large Brooch Pin
By Trio
Located in Miami, FL
With an exquisite textured design by TRIO, these enchanting vintage pink Carved coral & diamond
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Vintage 1970s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold

Victorian 18 Karat Gold Pearl Diamond Light Blue Enamel Star Motif Bar Brooch
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a Victorian star motif bar brooch crafted in 18K gold. Circa 1880. The piece features
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Enamel

Antique Circa 1870s 8k Gold Natural Rose Cut Diamond And Emerald Star Brooch
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 13.5 grams. Total weight is 3.40 ct. The diamond is has H-I
Category

Antique 1870s European Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold

Vintage European Cut Diamond Crescent Moon and Star Design Brooch 14 Karat Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Stunning vintage brooch with a unique celestial design and glittering natural diamonds. Metal: 14
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Antique Art Deco 1920s Ruby and Diamonds Double Clip Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum with 6 Cabochon Star Rubies weighing approximately a total of 6.00
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Star Ruby

14k White Gold Long Carved Pierced Black Onyx w/ Star Diamond Bar Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
(approx.) (23) Natural Genuine Diamonds - 22 Round Brilliant Cut & 1 Old Mine Cut - Pave Set - F-H Color
Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Diamond and Silver Upon Gold Six Point Star Brooch and Hair Pin, With Ra
Located in London, GB
An antique diamond six point star brooch and hair pin, with rays, with an old-cut diamond, in a cut
Category

Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Silver

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Diamond Star Brooch For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact diamond star brooch you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Frequently made of Gold, Silver and 18k Gold, this item was constructed with great care. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. If you’re looking for a diamond star 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. A diamond star brooch from Tiffany & Co., Five Star Jewelry and Van Cleef & Arpels — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also old mine cut and old european cut versions for sale. If you’re browsing our inventory for a diamond star 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 Diamond Star Brooch?

Prices for a diamond star brooch can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $637 and can go as high as $95,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $7,510.

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 Star Brooch
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 23, 2024
    A star-cut diamond is a diamond with a certain shape and facet arrangement. Specifically, the style features 86 facets and is a brilliant cut that shows off the sparkle of a diamond. In terms of shape, the cut produces a gemstone that resembles a five-pointed star. On 1stDibs, explore a wide variety of diamond jewelry.