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Crest Diamond Brooch

Imperial Romanov Crest Brooch
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1910s, 14k, Russia. Decorated with the Romanov Imperial double eagle, brooches like this
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Vintage 1910s Russian Brooches

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Imperial Romanov Crest Brooch
Imperial Romanov Crest Brooch
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H 1.13 in W 1.5 in
Victorian Armorial Crest Rose Cut Diamond 14 Karat Gold Silver Dragon Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
a reptilian tongue Bead set throughout by rose cut diamonds within ridged channels imitating scaled
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Antique 1880s Victorian Brooches

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

Ella Gafter Diamond Seahorse Pin Brooch
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
This seahorse diamond brooch features a sculptural body with tinted New Zealand paua shell (abalone
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Crystal, White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Ella Gafter Diamond Seahorse Pin Brooch
Ella Gafter Diamond Seahorse Pin Brooch
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W 1.75 in L 3.75 in
Ella Gafter Seahorse Diamond Brooch Pin
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
a crest-like design set with round diamonds for a total of approximately 1 carat. The tail curls
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches

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Crystal, Diamond, Black Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Ella Gafter Seahorse Diamond Brooch Pin
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
This diamond seahorse brooch pin features a sculptural body with tinted New Zealand paua shell
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches

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Crystal, Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Ella Gafter Diamond 18mm Pearl Seahorse Brooch Pin
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
This diamond seahorse brooch pin features a sculptural body with tinted New Zealand paua shell
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Black Pearl, Crystal, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

18K Yellow Gold Intaglio and Diamond Brooch-Pendant
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
Pre owned vintage estate 18K yellow gold Intaglio and diamond brooch/pendant. The brooch has a
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Late 20th Century Unknown Brooches

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Ruby and Sapphire Yellow Gold Peacock Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
eight impressive modern brilliant round cut four-claw set diamonds. The peacock's crest features
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Early 2000s Unknown Brooches

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Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Ruby and Sapphire Yellow Gold Peacock Brooch
Diamond Ruby and Sapphire Yellow Gold Peacock Brooch
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H 0.48 in W 1.02 in L 4.02 in
Vintage Diamond, Ruby and Pearl Yellow Gold Bird Brooch, circa 1940
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
. This large brooch has been modelled in the form of a long-necked bird with its crest raised. The 18k
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Vintage 1940s Unknown Brooches

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

Antique Diamond and Ruby 9k White Gold Argyll and Sutherland Highlander Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
diamond brooch has been crafted in 9k white gold. The brooch has been modelled in the form of the crest
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Vintage 1930s Brooches

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Diamond, Ruby, White Gold

Antique 15ct Gold The Queen’s Royal Regiment Diamond & Enamel Pin Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
. This lovely brooch features the regimental crest of the Paschal Lamb. Decorated with rose cut diamonds
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Early 20th Century English Brooches

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Diamond, Gold, 15k Gold, Enamel

Vintage Diamond Blue Pink Sapphire 18K Gold Song Bird Brooch Pin
Located in Miami, FL
This stunning Vintage songbird pin is crafted in solid 18K yellow and white gold. Its crest is
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Vintage 1980s Brooches

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Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold

Vintage 1940s 1.16 Carat Diamond and Ruby 18k Yellow Gold Bird Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
the details of the wings. The bird's head feature further pavé set Dutch cut diamonds to the crest
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Vintage 1940s Unknown Brooches

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

Swirling 18kt Gold Natural Sapphire Diamonds Pin
Located in New York, NY
Swirling 3D Crest Pin Very Well Made .50ct natural diamonds G-color Vs2 Clarity .80ct natural
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2010s American Brooches

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1950s Emerald Ruby Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bird of Paradise
Located in Poitiers, FR
diamonds on its crest. The eye of this golden bird is set with a cabochon emerald. The clasp is a pin with
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Vintage 1950s French Retro Brooches

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

1900s Diamond Ruby and Green Sapphire 18k Yellow Gold Gordon Highlanders Cap
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
sweetheart brooches. This fine and impressive antique diamond brooch has been crafted in 18k yellow gold
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Brooches

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Diamond, Ruby, Green Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Lacloche Frères Important Art Deco Burma Ruby Diamond Earrings and Clip Brooches
By Lacloche Freres
Located in Dallas, TX
finely-articulated sinuous curves of the diamond-encrusted crest and ribbon and with enchanting ruby
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Dangle Earrings

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

Diamond "Dragonfly" Pendant with 0.35 Carats Mixed Old Cut Diamonds in Platinum
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
This pendant was originally the top of an elaborate locket brooch -- a typical piece of
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Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

4.5 Carat Diamond "Mad Heart" Pendant in Platinum with Silver Akoya Pearls
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
a brooch, sans pearls. We converted it to a pendant and capped the ends with a pair of baroque
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Late 20th Century North American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Cultured Pearl, Pearl, White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum, White Gold, 14k...

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Tiara Convertible En Tremblant Flower Diamond Brooch
Located in Geneva, CH
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Located in London, GB
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Tsavorite Earrings 3.26 Carat Cushion Cuts
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Rare vivid green pair of cushion cut Tsavorite Garnets weighing a total of 3.26 carats, are set in these remarkable 1.31 carat total diamond earrings. The fancy-cut elongated cushion...
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Emilio Jewelry Important Diamond Necklace
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
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David Rosenberg 27.39 Carat Pear Shape Fancy Yellow GIA Diamond Drop Earrings
By David Rosenberg
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Get ready for a night out with this jaw dropping yellow diamond pear shape earrings VS - VVS clarity. This gorgeous light weight earrings are set in 18k yellow gold and surrounded by...
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1940s French Set of Diamond and Burma No Heat Ruby Necklace and Earrings
Located in New York, NY
1940's French Diamond and Ruby Necklace and Earrings Set The necklace has approximately 75ct of rubies and 40-42ct of diamonds all set in Platinum, and the clasps are white gold. The...
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Franklin Mint House of Igor Karl Faberge 14k Dragonfly Brooch
By Franklin MInt
Located in Montreal, QC
Franklin Mint House of Igor Karl Faberge 14k gold dragonfly brooch pin. Set with 6 diamonds , 3 sapphires and 3 aquamarines and intricate Plique a Jour work. Box included in excellen...
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Located in Lisbon, PT
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Tiara Convertible Diamond Antique Brooch
Located in Geneva, CH
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Buccellati 18k Gold Emerald Flower Brooch
By Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
Buccellati 18k Gold Emerald Flower Brooch Flower and leaf design, one round emerald cabochon, hand engraved "M.Buccellati", tested 18kt. yellow gold, 2 x 1-1/4 in., 12.2 grams
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Cartier Lanière Ring with Sapphires and Diamonds in 18 Karat White Gold
By Cartier
Located in Lucerne, CH
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Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Art Deco 4.27 Carat Diamond and Platinum Lapel Brooch, 1920s
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
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PIERRE STERLÉ. An Impressive Coral and Diamond Brooch.
By Pierre Sterlé
Located in London, GB
accented with a diamond-set beak and crest, the body embellished with 'fil d'ange' woven gold strands
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Vintage 1960s French Brooches

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Diamond, Coral, 18k Gold, Platinum

MARCHAK. Gem-set Bird Brooch
By Marchak
Located in London, GB
textured gold feathers, the throat embellished with pavé-set brilliant-cut diamonds, the tapering crest set
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French Brooches

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Emerald, Diamond, Sapphire

CARTIER. A Gem-Set Bird Of Paradise Brooch.
Located in London, GB
crest pavé-set with brilliant-cut diamonds, accented with an emerald eye, the tail and foliate perch
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Vintage 1960s French Brooches

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Large Antique Diamond, Enamel, Yellow Gold Sabre Jabot Pin with Removable Scabba
Located in Pleasant Hill, CA
Designed as a eagle head and crest motif sabre, 122 X 18.7 mm to 2.00 mm, in 14k yellow gold
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches

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By Keiko Mita
Located in New York, NY
, Oxidized Sterling Silver and 0.40ct Diamonds sprinkled on the dark wave crest. Recommended to be worn on a
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Edwardian Marquis of Anglesey Crest Diamond Eagle Brooch
Located in New York, NY
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Antique 1870s Unknown Brooches

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Victorian Armorial Crest Rose Cut Diamond 14 Karat Gold Silver Dragon Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
a reptilian tongue Bead set throughout by rose cut diamonds within ridged channels imitating scaled
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Antique 1880s Victorian Brooches

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1870s Antique Diamond Deer Stag and Arrow Brooch
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
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Antique 1870s Victorian Brooches

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Victorian Star and Mood Diamond Brooch, circa 1870
Located in London, GB
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Located in London, GB
An English diamond and ruby thoroughbred horse brooch in 18-karat yellow and white gold, circa 1963
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Diamond and Sapphire White Gold Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
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Located in London, GB
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Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
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Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Analyzer) and verified as 14k gold. The brooch is supplied with an independent diamond grading report card
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By Boucheron
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
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Located in Philadelphia, PA
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Located in Miami, FL
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Located in Vilnius, LT
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Located in London, GB
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Crest Diamond Brooch For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the crest diamond brooch you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Frequently made of gold, 18k gold and yellow gold, this item was constructed with great care. You can easily find a 22 antique edition and 6 modern creations to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for a crest diamond brooch may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 19th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. Finding an appealing crest diamond brooch — no matter the origin — is easy, but Ella Gafter, David Webb and Hermès each produced a popular version that is worth a look. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes brilliant cut and rose cut alternatives. Finding a crest diamond brooch for sale for women should be easy, but there are 14 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Crest Diamond Brooch?

The price for a crest diamond brooch starts at $1,587 and tops out at $98,500 with these brooches, on average, selling for $6,678.

Finding the Right brooches for You

Antique and vintage brooches, which are decorative jewels traditionally pinned to garments and used to fasten pieces of clothing together where needed, have seen increasing popularity in recent years.

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.

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 on 1stDibs, including gold brooches, sapphire brooches and more.