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Diamond American Flag Pin

14K White Gold Diamond, Sapphire & Ruby USA American Flag Pin/Pendant
14K White Gold Diamond, Sapphire & Ruby USA American Flag Pin/Pendant

14K White Gold Diamond, Sapphire & Ruby USA American Flag Pin/Pendant

Located in Lexington, KY

make the American flag. Not only can this flag be worn as it pin, it also has a bale that allows it to

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Vintage 1970s Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat Gold Waving "American Flag" Pin with Diamonds, Rubies and Sapphires
14 Karat Gold Waving "American Flag" Pin with Diamonds, Rubies and Sapphires

14 Karat Gold Waving "American Flag" Pin with Diamonds, Rubies and Sapphires

By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

14k white gold Waving "American Flag" pin with diamonds, rubies and sapphires Product Details

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2010s American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, White Gold

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American Flag Pin Brooch
American Flag Pin Brooch

American Flag Pin Brooch

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W 1.19 in L 1.38 in

American Flag Pin Brooch

By Carelle

Located in New York, NY

American flag pin brooch Round-cut diamonds, sapphires, and rubies set on 18 karat white gold

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Late 20th Century Contemporary Brooches

Materials

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

Ruby Sapphire diamond gold american flag pin

Ruby Sapphire diamond gold american flag pin

Located in Miami, FL

American Flag Pin Composed of .48 Carats of Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds, .36 Carats of Rubies and

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21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Diamond, Sapphire and Ruby American Flag Pin/Brooch
Diamond, Sapphire and Ruby American Flag Pin/Brooch

Diamond, Sapphire and Ruby American Flag Pin/Brooch

By Felix Vollman

Located in Bethesda, MD

From Felix Vollman, an American Flag lapel pin/brooch, The platinum pin was made from the original

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2010s American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum

Oscar Heyman Platinum Ruby Diamond Sapphire American Flag Pin
Oscar Heyman Platinum Ruby Diamond Sapphire American Flag Pin

Oscar Heyman Platinum Ruby Diamond Sapphire American Flag Pin

By Oscar Heyman

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Large size Oscar Heyman American flag pin in platinum, featuring baguette-cut ruby and diamond-set

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21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches

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Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum

Oscar Heyman Platinum Ruby Diamond Sapphire American Flag Pin
Oscar Heyman Platinum Ruby Diamond Sapphire American Flag Pin

Oscar Heyman Platinum Ruby Diamond Sapphire American Flag Pin

By Oscar Heyman

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Large size Oscar Heyman American flag pin in platinum, featuring baguette-cut ruby and diamond-set

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21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum

18 Karat White Gold Ruby, Diamond and Sapphire American Flag Pin
18 Karat White Gold Ruby, Diamond and Sapphire American Flag Pin

18 Karat White Gold Ruby, Diamond and Sapphire American Flag Pin

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Designer: custom Material: 18k white gold Diamond: 48 round brilliant cut = 1.00cttw Color: G

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21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

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

Art Deco Bailey Banks & Biddle Diamond Ruby Sapphire Platinum American Flag Pin
Art Deco Bailey Banks & Biddle Diamond Ruby Sapphire Platinum American Flag Pin

Art Deco Bailey Banks & Biddle Diamond Ruby Sapphire Platinum American Flag Pin

By Bailey, Banks & Biddle

Located in Greenwich, CT

The American flag sparkles and shines with diamonds, rubies, and sapphires in this incredible Art

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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Brooches

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Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum

American Flag Pin
American Flag Pin

American Flag Pin

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H 0.9 in W 0.78 in

American Flag Pin

Located in New York, NY

Beautifully designed and masterfully handcrafted this American flag pin seems to be flowing in the

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2010s American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

American Flag Ruby, Diamond and Sapphire Pin

American Flag Ruby, Diamond and Sapphire Pin

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H 1.75 in W 1.25 in D 0.25 in

American Flag Ruby, Diamond and Sapphire Pin

Located in Miami, FL

18 Karat White Gold American Flag Pin with 2.92 Carats of Bright Red Rubies, .51 Carats of Diamonds

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21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Platinum Ruby Diamond Sapphire American Flag Bow Brooch Pin
Platinum Ruby Diamond Sapphire American Flag Bow Brooch Pin

Platinum Ruby Diamond Sapphire American Flag Bow Brooch Pin

Located in New York, NY

American Flag. Brooch measures 45mm x 20mm. Tested plat. Weight - 8.3 grams.

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20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum

1970s Ruby Diamond Sapphire Gold Patriotic American Flag Pin
1970s Ruby Diamond Sapphire Gold Patriotic American Flag Pin

1970s Ruby Diamond Sapphire Gold Patriotic American Flag Pin

Located in Hicksville, NY

Hand-made American flag with natural round sapphires, natural square rubies and natural single cut

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Late 20th Century American Brooches

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

14 Karat Gold Waving "American Flag" Pin with Diamonds, Rubies and Sapphires
14 Karat Gold Waving "American Flag" Pin with Diamonds, Rubies and Sapphires

14 Karat Gold Waving "American Flag" Pin with Diamonds, Rubies and Sapphires

By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

14k white gold Waving "American Flag" pin with diamonds, rubies and sapphires Product Details

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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

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

United States Antique Ruby Diamond and Sapphire Flag Pin/Brooch
United States Antique Ruby Diamond and Sapphire Flag Pin/Brooch

United States Antique Ruby Diamond and Sapphire Flag Pin/Brooch

Located in Bethesda, MD

An 18 karat yellow gold ruby diamond and sapphire antique American flag pin. The handmade flag pin

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Antique 1890s American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Diamond Sapphire Ruby American Flag Lapel Pin
Diamond Sapphire Ruby American Flag Lapel Pin

Diamond Sapphire Ruby American Flag Lapel Pin

Located in New York, NY

The perfect scale American flag lapel pin for Him or Her in 18K white gold, set with rubies

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1990s American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Enamel Diamond Gold American Flag Pin
Enamel Diamond Gold American Flag Pin

Enamel Diamond Gold American Flag Pin

Located in New York, NY

Beautiful figural American Flag pin. 14K yellow gold, set with 13 diamonds, with red, white and

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Vintage 1940s American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Gemset American Flag Pin
Gemset American Flag Pin

Gemset American Flag Pin

Located in Chestnut Hill, MA

18 karat white gold American flag pin with yellow gold backing consisting of custom step cut rubies

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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Large Patriotic Ruby Sapphire Diamond Gold American Flag Pin
Large Patriotic Ruby Sapphire Diamond Gold American Flag Pin

Large Patriotic Ruby Sapphire Diamond Gold American Flag Pin

Located in Palm Beach, FL

This well articulated flag pin looks like a flag blowing in the wind. Approximately 2.50ct of

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2010s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Lapel Pin American Flag Ruby Sapphire Diamonds 42x35MM 18K 13.2g
Lapel Pin American Flag Ruby Sapphire Diamonds 42x35MM 18K 13.2g

Lapel Pin American Flag Ruby Sapphire Diamonds 42x35MM 18K 13.2g

Located in Chicago, IL

Lapel Pin American Flag Ruby Sapphire Diamonds 42x35MM 18K 13.2g American Flag Pin/brooch

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2010s Unknown Federal Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Haume Diamond Ruby Sapphire Gold Freedom Eagle American Flag Lapel Pin
Haume Diamond Ruby Sapphire Gold Freedom Eagle American Flag Lapel Pin

Haume Diamond Ruby Sapphire Gold Freedom Eagle American Flag Lapel Pin

By Haume

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Na 18k yellow gold pin, crafted by Haume, depicting Freedom Eagle and American glad, set with

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20th Century American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Large Gemset White Gold American Flag Pin
Large Gemset White Gold American Flag Pin

Large Gemset White Gold American Flag Pin

Located in New York, NY

Figural "American Flag" pin. 14K white gold, set with diamonds, faceted sapphires and square-cut

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Vintage 1960s American Brooches

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

Tiffany & Co. Ruby Sapphire Diamond Gold Platinum American Flag Pin

Tiffany & Co. Ruby Sapphire Diamond Gold Platinum American Flag Pin

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

Superb "American Flag" pin. Made & signed by Tiffany & Co. Bright round brilliant

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Vintage 1940s American Brooches

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Platinum

Late Victorian Quality Enamel American Flag Pin with Diamonds High Carat Gold
Late Victorian Quality Enamel American Flag Pin with Diamonds High Carat Gold

Late Victorian Quality Enamel American Flag Pin with Diamonds High Carat Gold

Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire

. The stick pin holds a Gold backed and Silver fronted quality enamel American flag adorned with

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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian More Jewelry

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold

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Tiffany & Co. 18k Emerald Diamond Yellow Brooch

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Chicago, IL

Vintage Tiffany & Co. 18K Yellow Gold 750 Brooch about 52 x 25mm Total Weight: 20.1 grams

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By Damiani

Located in Geneva, CH

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Located in Hicksville, NY

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By McTeigue

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Antique Art Deco Platinum Old Cut Diamond & Emerald Large Ribbon Bow Pin Brooch

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Diamond American Flag Pin For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate diamond american flag pin for your needs in our varied inventory. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and 14k Gold. Find an antique version now, or shop for 16 vintage or 9 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. You’re likely to find the perfect diamond american flag pin among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 19th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Finding an appealing diamond american flag pin — no matter the origin — is easy, but Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc., Bailey, Banks & Biddle and Carelle each produced a popular version that is worth a look. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also brilliant cut and princess cut versions for sale. Finding a diamond american flag pin for sale for women should be easy, but there are 16 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Diamond American Flag Pin?

The price for a diamond american flag pin starts at $843 and tops out at $25,500 with these brooches, on average, selling for $3,100.

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.