18K Gold Coral Chrysoprase Diamond Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This brooch is crafted in 18k gold. It consists of 2 Marquise-cut diamonds and 66 cabochon-cut Chrysoprase. Diamond approx. 0.14ct in total . Diamond: 0.1ct Weight: 29.05grams Measu...
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold
Cartier coral diamond 18k yellow gold brooch
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This elegant vintage Cartier coral and diamond brooch is a refined 1980’s jewel with warmth, charm, and collectible designer appeal.
Coral, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari, 18K Gold Coral Turquoise Diamond Brooch
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
About 59 round diamonds total approx. 6.0ct. With a foldable hook for necklace. With original box marked "Bvlgari ROMA". Weight: 21.84 grams Measurement: 4.3 x 3.6cm Stamp: "Bvlgar...
Coral, Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Bvlgari Bulgari 18k Gold Coral Diamond Oval Brooch
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
DESIGNER: Bulgari CIRCA: 1970s MATERIALS: 18k Gold GEMSTONE: Diamond, Coral WEIGHT: 18.3 Grams MEASUREMENTS: 1 1/8" x 1 1/2" HALLMARKS: BVLGARI, French Eagle's Head Hallmark ITEM D...
Diamond, Coral, 18k Gold
18K White Gold Onyx, Coral & Diamond Geometric Brooch
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
A striking and sculptural 18K white gold geometric pin designed with bold contrasts of black onyx, pink coral, and brilliant diamonds. This highly stylized motif features six carved ...
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
1980s Coral, Rock Crystal and Diamond 18k Gold Brooch
Located in Roma, RM
Bold and sculptural, this striking brooch embodies the expressive aesthetic of 1980s jewelry design, where volume and contrast take center stage. The piece is defined by two large, g...
Coral, Diamond, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels, 18K Gold Coral Turquoise Diamond Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
This Van Cleef & Arpels brooch exemplifies the maison’s mid-20th-century elegance, combining sculptural yellow gold with vivid turquoise, coral, and diamond accents. Floral geome...
Coral, Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Vintage parrot Coral Tsaverite Diamond 18K Gold Bird Pin Brooch
Located in Miami, FL
Details: • Metal: Solid 18K Yellow Gold • Coral: Genuine Natural Coral • Diamonds: Approx. 3.00 Carats Total Weight • Diamond Quality: G-H Color, VS Clarity • Tsavorite Garnets: App...
Coral, Diamond, Tsavorite, 18k Gold
Grima & Co 18k Gold, Diamond, Coral and Enamel Flower Brooch
By Grima
Located in New York, NY
Grima & Co 18k Gold, Diamond, Coral and Enamel Flower Brooch Details: Length 2.36" x Width 1.37".
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
Contemporary Coral & Diamond 18K White Gold Brooch Grain Setting
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
Beautiful Brooch umbrella of 18 Karat white gold and studded with natural white brilliants with one piece of coral. The artist who created this brooch indulged himself in reproducing...
Diamond, Coral, 18k Gold, White Gold
1970s Large Coral Diamond Emerald 18K Gold Brooch and pendant
Located in Miami, FL
A collectible coral and diamond jewel with impressive scale. Details Metal: 18K Yellow and White Gold Weight: 53.4 grams Measurements: approx 2.75 inches x 2.25 inches Gemstones: • ...
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
1970s Italian Modernist Coral Lapis Diamond 18k Gold Crescent Brooch
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
This 1970s Italian brooch is designed as a crescent-shaped composition of textured 18k yellow gold, coral, lapis lazuli and diamonds.
Coral, Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Gold
Black Onyx Angel Skin Coral and Diamond 18K White Gold Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This magnificent and unique brooch features a black onyx frame, approximately 33.0 x 35.0mm., topped with small round diamonds, 2 small round cabochon angel skin corals, 12 navette-s...
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bvlgari 18K Yellow Gold Coral, Black Enamel And Diamond Brooch
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Experience the timeless elegance of an estate Bvlgari 18K Yellow Gold Coral, Black Enamel, and Diamond Brooch.
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Victorian 0.03ct Diamond Coral Snake Brooch in 18k Gold, Circa 1890
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine antique Victorian 0.03 carat diamond and coral, 18 karat yellow gold 'snake' pin brooch; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Italian Diamond Sardinian Coral Dove Brooch Pendant in 18K Gold Platinum
Located in Miami, FL
A beautifully romantic expression of mid-century Italian craftsmanship, this exceptional convertible brooch-pendant captures the poetic elegance that defined the finest European jewe...
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage Natural Coral and Diamond 18K White Gold Brooch, Pavé Setting
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
High Jewelry Masterpiece: Diamond-Paved Lobster Brooch on Sardinian Red Coral Presenting an extraordinary statement piece that celebrates the exquisite treasures of the Mediterrane...
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Italian Coral Rose, Diamond, 18K Gold and Platinum Convertible Brooch Pendant
Located in Miami, FL
A beautifully executed Italian convertible brooch pendant crafted in 18 karat yellow gold and platinum, centering a hand-carved Sardinian coral rose of exceptional color and dimensio...
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Van Cleef & Arpels Coral Diamond Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Floral design, the petals composed of 6 coral cabochons,accented by round diamonds. Estimated weight of the diamonds is 1.70carats Signed Van Cleef & Arpels N.Y. Serial # xxxxxx
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold
$3,970Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Coral and Diamond Peridot 18K Yellow Gold Brooch, Bezel Setting
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
A true masterpiece that unites traditional goldsmith excellence with the timeless allure of natural gemstones. Total weight of the brooch 23.30 grams Total weight of diamonds 0.23 k...
Diamond, Coral, Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Coral and Diamond Crab Brooch – 18K Yellow Gold – Exquisite Nautical
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Vintage Coral and Diamond Crab Brooch – 18K Yellow Gold – Exquisite Nautical Fine Jewelry Add a touch of timeless charm and oceanic elegance to your collection with this exquisite ...
Coral, Diamond, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Rose de Noel 18K Gold 0.50ct Diamond & White Coral Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
A hinged double-pin with a trombone safety clasp keeps the brooch stable.In estate condition, this Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold 0.50 ct Diamond and White Coral Rose de Noel...
Coral, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage Herbert Rosenthal Coral & Diamond Bee Brooch
By Herbert Rosenthal
Located in San Francisco, CA
This 18k gold bee brooch, by Rosenthal - one of the best of the 1970's - is a hard-to-find coral example.
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage Italian Designer Coral and Diamond 18K Yellow and White Gold Brooch
Located in Derby, NY
Vintage Italian Designer Coral and Diamond 18K Yellow and White Gold Brooch Elevate your jewelry collection with this exquisite 1960s Italian designer brooch, a timeless piece that s...
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Flower brooch with coral and brillaint cut diamonds up to 1.00ct 18k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k yellow gold brooch in the shape of a flower set with coral and brilliant-cut diamonds up to 1.00ct – F/G – VS/SI detailed description: the dimensions of the brooch are 4.6 cm l...
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold
Angel Skin Coral Cameo & Diamond Brooch Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Angel Skin Coral Cameo & Diamond Brooch Pendant 18k white gold pin set with a carved coral face framed by 104 round diamonds Measurements: 2.5" long Weight: 27.1g
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,798Sale Price|20% Off
Moviani 18k Yellow Gold Carved Grooved Coral & Diamond Teardrop Shape Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Carved Corals - Grooved Teardrop Shape - Prong Set - Pink-Orange Color - 29.1x17.8mm (approx.) (13) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut -...
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Red Coral Ruby 18k Yellow Gold Quetzal Bird Brooch Pin
Located in Miami, FL
A vintage stunning Quetzal bird-inspired handcrafted gold bird. Crafted in solid 18 K Yellow Gold, with White Gold Accents. The beak and the feathered are enhanced by 22 genuine pa...
Coral, Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Vintage Carved Woman Angel Skin Coral .24ct Diamond 18K Gold Textured Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
The coral is elegantly framed by uniquely textured circles that are crafted from solid 18k yellow gold, in which some are adorned with fine diamonds neatly bezel throughout.
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold
Italian Mid-Century Coral, Diamond, 18K Gold and Platinum Bird Brooch Pendant
Located in Miami, FL
A poetic Italian composition from the 1960s, this finely executed brooch captures a moment of quiet movement—two gold birds drawn toward a fully carved coral rose, suspended beneath ...
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Sakura Cherry Blossom Diamond Carved Coral Enamel 18K White Gold Pendant Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite Sakura pendant brooch is finely crafted in 18K white gold, diamonds, delicately carved coral and enamel.
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
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 piece is crafted in solid 18K yellow gold.
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Swirl Carved Coral Diamond Emerald 1960’s Brooch
Located in Winter Springs, FL
A stunning and unique one-of-a-kind brooch circa the 1960’s crafted in 18K yellow and white gold and set with approximately 2.16ctw in G-H color Vs1-2 clarity round diamonds as well...
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-Century Precious Coral Sapphire Diamond Pendant/Brooch 18K Yellow Gold 1960s
Located in Lisbon, PT
Mid-Century Precious Coral, Sapphire and Diamond Convertible Pendant/Brooch in 18K Gold, circa 1960s.
Coral, Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18K Carved Angel Skin Coral Chrysanthemum Diamond Ruby Brooch Pin 1950’s
Located in Winter Springs, FL
A beautifully crafted vintage brooch circa 1950’s done in textured 18K yellow gold set with approximately .40cttw in diamonds as well as cabochon cut natural rubies.
Coral, Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Carved Coral 18 Karat Gold Diamond Brooch
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast in 18K gold, a stunning brooch hand set in 9.39 carats carved coral and 1.73 carats of sparkling diamonds.
Diamond, Coral, 18k Gold, Gold
Cartier Paris 1960's Diamond Coral Platinum 18K Gold Vintage Heart Target Brooch
By Cartier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a stylized bullseye with beaded edges centering a carved coral heart Measuring 7.5 mm x 7.5 mm - opaque orangey red in color with subtle striations Pierced by a gold arro...
Coral, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
$7,469Sale Price|20% Off
1950s Mid-Century Diamond Coral, Emerald & Sapphire 18K Gold Giardinetto Brooch
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
Period: Vintage / Mid-Century Decade: 1950s Style: Giardinetto / Floral Basket Statement Brooch Metal: 18k Yellow Gold (750/1000) with White Gold/Platinum settings for diamonds T...
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Sapphire, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, ...
Angel Skin Coral Diamond Cameo Gold Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
With a soft pink hue this coral cameo gets the trade name “angel skin” to describe its pleasant color. The cameo is bordered by 1 carat of round brilliant cut diamonds which are set ...
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1950s Mid-Century Natural Diamond & Sardinian Coral Branch 18K White Gold Brooch
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
Technical Details Period: 1950s / Mid-Century Metal: 18k White Gold Total Weight: 24.20 grams Diamonds Total Weight: 3.80 carats (Brilliant-Cut Pavé) Center Gemstone: 1 Natural ...
Diamond, Coral, 18k Gold, White Gold
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS 18K Yellow Gold, Orange Coral and Diamond Rose de Noël Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A celebration of winter’s rarest bloom, this romantic Rose de Noël brooch is fashioned in 18K yellow gold with delicate orange coral petals, carved into soft heart-shaped curves.
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Rose de Nol 18K Gold 1.54ct Diamond and Coral Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
This Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Rose de Nol brooch is simply chic. Pink Coral petals allow it to add a stylish pop of color to any hat, lapel, or scarf.
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS 18K Yellow Gold Diamond and White Coral Rose de Noël Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A luminous interpretation of Van Cleef & Arpels’ iconic Rose de Noël, this brooch is fashioned in warm 18k yellow gold, designed as a radiant winter bloom.
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1936 Cartier Coral and Turquoise Scarab Brooch In 18K Gold
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A jewel of mystery and metamorphosis. Created by Cartier Paris in 1936, this extraordinary scarab brooch captures the exoticism and refined fantasy that defined the maison’s most im...
Coral, Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
$9,170Sale Price|20% Off
Contemporary Carved Red Coral, Natural Diamond and Ruby 18K White Gold Brooch
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
A truly exquisite piece of jewelry art: this cameo brooch is the perfect fusion of sculptural craftsmanship and high-end jewelry design. The centerpiece is a finely hand-carved femal...
Coral, Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage White Agate, Onyx Coral Natural Diamond 18K White Gold Stickpin Brooch
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
A charming and highly graphic vintage Art Deco style figurative stickpin (tie/lapel pin) depicting a stylized owl. Exceptionally crafted in solid 18k white gold, this minimalist yet...
Coral, Diamond, Agate, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
Estate 18K Diamond Lapis Onyx Coral Malachite Bow Brooch Pendant 7ctw G Vs
Located in Winter Springs, FL
This exquisite, one of a kind brooch is crafted in 18K yellow gold and inlaid with carved lapis, coral, onyx and malachite.
Coral, Diamond, Malachite, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$49,280Sale Price|20% Off
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Pink Coral Cluster and Diamond 1960's Brooch
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
We are absolutely in love with this lozenge-shaped panel pink coral cluster brooch by David Webb. It is composed of cabochon shaped corals and further accented with round brilliant c...
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Magnificent Coral Branch Opal Diamond Sapphire Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Here we have a very unique and special piece of fine jewelry. It features an outstanding oxblood red piece of coral from the mediteranial in its natural form. Coral is no longer farm...
Coral, Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Clematis Mid-Century Coral Diamond Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Carat Weight: approximately 0.64 carats Size: 2.125 inches length x 1.76 inches width Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Weight: 20.76 grams Creator: Van Cleef & Arpels Period: Mid-Century (1960...
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold
Carved Coral with Diamond Goddess of Mercy Brooch Set in 18K White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
A Coral carving of a buddha: 80.75 carats with Diamond 2.46 carats, Diamond 0.31 carat Brooch Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width:2.4 cm Length: 6.0 cm Weight: 26.71 grams ...
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1960s Mid-Century Natural Diamond Coral Ruby Crystal Emerald 18K Gold Brooch
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
This extraordinary brooch is a refined example of high jewelry and craftsmanship, created to captivate anyone who admires it. Made of 18-karat white and yellow gold, the brooch is de...
Ruby, Crystal, Sapphire, Emerald, Diamond, Coral, Yellow Gold, White Gol...
$4,065Sale Price|20% Off
1950s Mid-Century Natural Turquoise, Coral and Diamond Gold 18K-14K Bird Brooch
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
Brooch total weight 22 grams Diamonds weight 0.52 karat Coral weight 3.40 grams.
Coral, Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Coral, Diamonds, 18 Karat White Gold Pendant / Brooch.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Fantastic pendant / brooch in 18 kt white gold structure mounted with a carved coral representing a lady motif in the central part surrounded by leaves studded with diamonds. The pen...
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mayor's Coral Diamond Green Carnelian Owl Brooch, French
By MAYORS
Located in New York, NY
Mayor's Coral Diamond Green Carnelian Owl Brooch, French An adorable owl made of coral with green carnelian cabochon eyes and cascading round-cut diamonds of approximately 0.70 cara...
Carnelian, Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Coral and Diamond Pin Brooch, circa 1880s
Located in London, GB
This beautiful little brooch features a peach coloured coral stone on the top. It measures 6.3mm and sits within a halo of old cut diamonds. The diamonds total 0.50 carat in weight a...
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
1980s Vintage Hand-Carved Lapis Lazuli Owl, Red Coral & Diamond 18K Gold Brooch
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
Technical Details Period: 1980s / Late 20th Century Vintage Design: Figurative Wise Owl Perched on a Branch (Animalier) Metal: 18k white gold Total Weight: 36.10 grams (Highly ...
Coral, Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, White Gold
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.
Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.
From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!
There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.
Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.
In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).
When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And on 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.
Vintage brooches, which refer to decorative jewelry traditionally pinned to garments and used to fasten pieces of clothing together where needed, have seen increasing popularity in recent years.
While jewelry trends come and go, brooches are indeed back on the radar thanks to fashion houses like Gucci, Versace, Dior and Saint Laurent, all of which feature fun pinnable designs in their current collections. Whether a dazzlingly naturalistic Art Nouveau dragonfly, a whimsical David Webb animal, a gem-studded bloom or a streamlined abstract design, these jewels add color and sparkle to your look and a spring to your step.
Given their long history, brooches have expectedly taken on a variety of different shapes and forms over time, with jewelers turning to assorted methods of ornamentation for these accessories, including enameling and the integration of pearls and gemstones. Cameo brooches that originated during the Victorian age are characterized by a shell carved in raised relief that feature portraits of a woman’s profile, while 19th-century micromosaic brooches, comprising innumerable individually placed glass fragments, sometimes feature miniature depictions of a pastoral scene in daily Roman life.
At one time, brooches were symbols of wealth, made primarily from the finest metals and showcasing exquisite precious gemstones. Today, these jewels are inclusive and universal, and you don’t have to travel very far to find an admirer of brooches. They can be richly geometric in form, such as the ornate diamond pins dating from the Art Deco era, or designer-specific, such as the celebrated naturalistic works created by Tiffany & Co., the milk glass and gold confections crafted by Trifari or handmade vintage Chanel brooches of silk or laminated sheer fabric. Chanel, of course, has never abandoned this style, producing gorgeously baroque CC examples since the 1980s.
Brooches are versatile and adaptable. These decorative accessories can be worn in your hair, on hats, scarves and on the lower point of V-neck clothing. Pin a dazzling brooch to the lapel of your blazer-and-tee combo or add a cluster of smaller pins to your overcoat. And while brooches have their place in “mourning jewelry,” in that a mourning brooch is representative of your connection to a lost loved one, they’re widely seen as romantic and symbolic of love, so much so that a hardcore brooch enthusiast might advocate for brooches to be worn over the heart.
Today, find a wide variety of antique and vintage brooches for sale on 1stDibs, including gold brooches, sapphire brooches and more.
The care that went into crafting this jewel, with its lifelike carved petals and diamond accents, matches the sentiment it represents.
For starters, it is one of the jewelry designer’s most celebrated works.
Though it sparkles with more than 27 carats of diamonds, this multifaceted gem delivers more than just dazzle.
Stellene Volandes takes us on a glittering, engrossing tour through the centuries.
From cameos to cigar bands, here are the looks on our radar this season.
The philanthropist and heiress was an avid jewelry collector, and her trove of Jean Schlumberger creations embodies the love of nature she shared with the famed designer.