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Antique Pink Sapphire Diamond Turquoise & 14k Yellow Gold Insect Bar Brooch
Antique Pink Sapphire Diamond Turquoise & 14k Yellow Gold Insect Bar Brooch

Antique Pink Sapphire Diamond Turquoise & 14k Yellow Gold Insect Bar Brooch

Located in Bernardsville, NJ

Up for your consideration is this stunning antique 19th century 14k yellow gold insect bar brooch

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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Late Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Diamond and Seed Pearl Imitation Gemstone and Yellow Gold Frog Bar Brooch
Diamond and Seed Pearl Imitation Gemstone and Yellow Gold Frog Bar Brooch

Diamond and Seed Pearl Imitation Gemstone and Yellow Gold Frog Bar Brooch

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

the double bar design is accented with a single seed pearl. The brooch secures to the reverse with a

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Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian 14k Gold High Quality Turquoise & Diamond Bar Pin Brooch
Antique Victorian 14k Gold High Quality Turquoise & Diamond Bar Pin Brooch

Antique Victorian 14k Gold High Quality Turquoise & Diamond Bar Pin Brooch

Located in Montclair, NJ

: MK-460251069 High Quality Persian Turquoises, w/ Old Cut Diamond Victorian Bar Link.

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Antique 19th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco 14 Karat White Gold Natural Diamond Filigree Bar Pin Brooch
Art Deco 14 Karat White Gold Natural Diamond Filigree Bar Pin Brooch

Art Deco 14 Karat White Gold Natural Diamond Filigree Bar Pin Brooch

Located in Baltimore, MD

Art Deco 14 Karat White Gold Natural Diamond Filigree Bar Pin Brooch Metal: 14k white gold Weight

Category

Early 20th Century European Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

French 1925s Art deco Diamonds 18 Karats Yellow Gold Platinum Bar Brooch
French 1925s Art deco Diamonds 18 Karats Yellow Gold Platinum Bar Brooch

French 1925s Art deco Diamonds 18 Karats Yellow Gold Platinum Bar Brooch

Located in Poitiers, FR

adorned with a line of drop-set rose-cut diamonds, the brooch profiles engraved with arabesques. The clasp

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Brooches

Materials

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

Art Deco 14 Karat Gold 0.30 Carat Diamond Floral Ornament Bar Brooch
Art Deco 14 Karat Gold 0.30 Carat Diamond Floral Ornament Bar Brooch

Art Deco 14 Karat Gold 0.30 Carat Diamond Floral Ornament Bar Brooch

Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.

This is an Art Deco floral ornament bar brooch crafted in 14K gold. Circa 1940. The piece

Category

Mid-20th Century Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

French 19th Century Diamond Sapphire 18 Karat Yellow Gold Silver Bar Brooch
French 19th Century Diamond Sapphire 18 Karat Yellow Gold Silver Bar Brooch

French 19th Century Diamond Sapphire 18 Karat Yellow Gold Silver Bar Brooch

Located in Poitiers, FR

Brooch in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle's head hallmark and silver. Called a barrette brooch, it is

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...

French 1930s Blue Gems Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Platinum Bar Brooch
French 1930s Blue Gems Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Platinum Bar Brooch

French 1930s Blue Gems Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Platinum Bar Brooch

Located in Poitiers, FR

Brooch in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark and platinum. This slender antique brooch

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Victorian Diamond Carved Moonstone 14 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Baby Bar Brooch
Victorian Diamond Carved Moonstone 14 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Baby Bar Brooch

Victorian Diamond Carved Moonstone 14 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Baby Bar Brooch

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Designed as a fanning bar style brooch centering a baby head wearing a bonnet and bow Face is

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Antique 1880s Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Pearl and 1.62 Carat Diamond 15k Yellow Gold Bar Brooch Circa 1900
Antique Pearl and 1.62 Carat Diamond 15k Yellow Gold Bar Brooch Circa 1900

Antique Pearl and 1.62 Carat Diamond 15k Yellow Gold Bar Brooch Circa 1900

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

and diamond brooch has been crafted in 15k yellow gold. The yellow gold bar is ornamented to the

Category

Antique Early 1900s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold

Synthetic Ruby and 1.48 Carat Diamond 15k Yellow Gold Bar Brooch Circa 1900
Synthetic Ruby and 1.48 Carat Diamond 15k Yellow Gold Bar Brooch Circa 1900

Synthetic Ruby and 1.48 Carat Diamond 15k Yellow Gold Bar Brooch Circa 1900

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

antique bar brooch is fine quality set with synthetic rubies and very well color matched old cut diamonds

Category

Antique Early 1900s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum

French 20th Century Fine Pearl Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bar Brooch
French 20th Century Fine Pearl Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bar Brooch

French 20th Century Fine Pearl Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bar Brooch

Located in Poitiers, FR

clover motif adorns this antique brooch and is accompanied by rose-cut diamonds. The clasp is a pin with

Category

Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Brooches

Materials

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

Antique Art Deco 5.33 TCW Platinum, Aquamarine & Diamond Brooch or Bar Pin
Antique Art Deco 5.33 TCW Platinum, Aquamarine & Diamond Brooch or Bar Pin

Antique Art Deco 5.33 TCW Platinum, Aquamarine & Diamond Brooch or Bar Pin

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine Art Deco aquamarine and diamond brooch. In a platinum setting. Set with a central cut

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum, 14k Gold, White Gold

Antique Art Deco 18k Gold & Platinum 3.40ctw Graduating Diamond Bar Pin Brooch
Antique Art Deco 18k Gold & Platinum 3.40ctw Graduating Diamond Bar Pin Brooch

Antique Art Deco 18k Gold & Platinum 3.40ctw Graduating Diamond Bar Pin Brooch

Located in beverly hills, CA

antique brooch boasts 3.40 carats of graduated old-cut diamonds, set in a platinum frame and backed with

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Antique Early 19th Century Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

1850s Victorian Diamond Tri-Colored 14 Karat Gold Bar Pin Brooch
1850s Victorian Diamond Tri-Colored 14 Karat Gold Bar Pin Brooch

1850s Victorian Diamond Tri-Colored 14 Karat Gold Bar Pin Brooch

Located in Wallkill, NY

Lovely early Bar pin 14K Gold Rose, green and yellow gold, Early C style Clasp, Mine cut Diamond

Category

Antique 1850s Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Platinum Art Deco Old European Cut Natural Diamond Bar Pin Brooch Pin
Platinum Art Deco Old European Cut Natural Diamond Bar Pin Brooch Pin

Platinum Art Deco Old European Cut Natural Diamond Bar Pin Brooch Pin

Located in Baltimore, MD

Platinum Art Deco Old European Cut Natural Diamond Bar Pin Brooch Pin Metal: Platinum & 14k

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Rose Cut Diamond and Onyx Bar Pin Brooch
Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Rose Cut Diamond and Onyx Bar Pin Brooch

Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Rose Cut Diamond and Onyx Bar Pin Brooch

Located in Great Neck, NY

Beautiful Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Rose Cut Diamond and Onyx Bar Pin Brooch. This gorgeous

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Antique 1890s Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Blue Zircon Diamond and Sapphire Platinum Art Deco Bar Brooch Pin
Vintage Blue Zircon Diamond and Sapphire Platinum Art Deco Bar Brooch Pin

Vintage Blue Zircon Diamond and Sapphire Platinum Art Deco Bar Brooch Pin

Located in Montreal, QC

Simply Beautiful! Art Deco Blue Zircon Diamond and Sapphire Platinum Stylized Ribbon Bar Brooch Pin

Category

Mid-20th Century Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Zircon, Blue Zircon, Platinum

Antique 0.26 Carat Ruby 1.02 Carat Diamond Pearl Silver Set Insect Bar Brooch
Antique 0.26 Carat Ruby 1.02 Carat Diamond Pearl Silver Set Insect Bar Brooch

Antique 0.26 Carat Ruby 1.02 Carat Diamond Pearl Silver Set Insect Bar Brooch

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

bar brooch - boxed; part of our diverse antique jewelry collections. This stunning, fine and

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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Silver

Classical bar gold brooch with Old-European 0.80ct brilliant-cut diamonds, 1940s
Classical bar gold brooch with Old-European 0.80ct brilliant-cut diamonds, 1940s

Classical bar gold brooch with Old-European 0.80ct brilliant-cut diamonds, 1940s

Located in Chorzów, PL

. Brooch decorated with 7 diamonds in old european brilliant cut with a total weight of approx. 0.80 ct (G

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooches

Materials

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

Antique Krementz 14k Gold & Platinum Rock Crystal w/ Diamond Engraved Bar Brooch
Antique Krementz 14k Gold & Platinum Rock Crystal w/ Diamond Engraved Bar Brooch

Antique Krementz 14k Gold & Platinum Rock Crystal w/ Diamond Engraved Bar Brooch

By Krementz & Co

Located in Montclair, NJ

(approx.) (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Old Single Cut - Pave Set - Nice Brilliant White Diamond - 0.01ct

Category

Antique 19th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Rock Crystal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

1890s English Antique Rose Cut Diamond Crescent Moon Gold Silver Bar Brooch Pin
1890s English Antique Rose Cut Diamond Crescent Moon Gold Silver Bar Brooch Pin

1890s English Antique Rose Cut Diamond Crescent Moon Gold Silver Bar Brooch Pin

Located in New York, NY

Silver Brooch Pin Bar This slim smile of a moon--a waxing crescent--is aglitter with tiny twinkling rose

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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, Silver

Antique Art Deco, Nouveau, Gold and Platinum Bar Brooch with Diamonds and Pearl
Antique Art Deco, Nouveau, Gold and Platinum Bar Brooch with Diamonds and Pearl

Antique Art Deco, Nouveau, Gold and Platinum Bar Brooch with Diamonds and Pearl

Located in Berlin, DE

with this magnificent bar brooch that embodies both history and art. Every detail of this brooch

Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, Platinum

Vintage 10 Karat Yellow Gold, Diamond and Seed Pearl Bar Pin or Brooch
Vintage 10 Karat Yellow Gold, Diamond and Seed Pearl Bar Pin or Brooch

Vintage 10 Karat Yellow Gold, Diamond and Seed Pearl Bar Pin or Brooch

Located in valatie, NY

Vintage 10 Karat Yellow Gold, Diamond and Seed Pearl Bar Pin or Brooch. Early 20th c with a central

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 10k Gold

Art Deco 14K Gold Bar Brooch with Old-Cut and Rose-Cut Diamonds
Art Deco 14K Gold Bar Brooch with Old-Cut and Rose-Cut Diamonds

Art Deco 14K Gold Bar Brooch with Old-Cut and Rose-Cut Diamonds

Located in Rotterdam, NL

This elegant Art Deco bar brooch is crafted in 14 karat yellow gold, showcasing refined geometric

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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Victorian 18 Karat Gold Pearl Diamond Light Blue Enamel Star Motif Bar Brooch
Victorian 18 Karat Gold Pearl Diamond Light Blue Enamel Star Motif Bar Brooch

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

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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Enamel

Prominent Estate Elite 0.50ct Natural diamonds Tie Bar Brooch Pin 14kt 12553
Prominent Estate Elite 0.50ct Natural diamonds Tie Bar Brooch Pin 14kt 12553

Prominent Estate Elite 0.50ct Natural diamonds Tie Bar Brooch Pin 14kt 12553

By Unbranded

Located in New York, NY

0.50ct old mine brilliant cut diamond g-color vs-2 clarity 4mm cultured pearls measures 2.5

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Antique Art Deco Platinum 3.6ctw GIA Sapphire French Cut Diamond Bar Pin Brooch
Antique Art Deco Platinum 3.6ctw GIA Sapphire French Cut Diamond Bar Pin Brooch

Antique Art Deco Platinum 3.6ctw GIA Sapphire French Cut Diamond Bar Pin Brooch

Located in Montclair, NJ

.) ** See Certification Details Below for Complete Info ** (48) Natural Genuine Diamonds - 44 Old European

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Antique 19th Century Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, White Gold, Platinum

2.05 Carat Emerald and 0.40 Carat Diamond, 9k Yellow Gold Bar Brooch Circa 1910
2.05 Carat Emerald and 0.40 Carat Diamond, 9k Yellow Gold Bar Brooch Circa 1910

2.05 Carat Emerald and 0.40 Carat Diamond, 9k Yellow Gold Bar Brooch Circa 1910

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

technology (Niton XL2 Analyzer) and verified as 9 karat gold and platinum. The antique Edwardian bar brooch

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Vintage 1910s Unknown Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, Platinum

1930s Art Deco Diamond Sapphire 18 Karat White and Yellow Gold Bar Brooch
1930s Art Deco Diamond Sapphire 18 Karat White and Yellow Gold Bar Brooch

1930s Art Deco Diamond Sapphire 18 Karat White and Yellow Gold Bar Brooch

Located in Poitiers, FR

Brooch in 18 karat white and yellow gold, eagle's head hallmark. All in length, this art deco

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White G...

White Gold Diamond Sapphire Art Deco Bar Brooch-14k European .38ctw Filigree Pin
White Gold Diamond Sapphire Art Deco Bar Brooch-14k European .38ctw Filigree Pin

White Gold Diamond Sapphire Art Deco Bar Brooch-14k European .38ctw Filigree Pin

Located in Greensboro, NC

: Triangle Total Carats: .38ctw Style: Bar Brooch Fastening Type: Hinged Pin and Locking C-Clasp Theme

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21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Platinum & Gold 3.68ctw GIA Colombian Emerald Diamond Bar Pin Brooch
Art Deco Platinum & Gold 3.68ctw GIA Colombian Emerald Diamond Bar Pin Brooch

Art Deco Platinum & Gold 3.68ctw GIA Colombian Emerald Diamond Bar Pin Brooch

Located in Montclair, NJ

Complete Info ** (41) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Old European & Old Single Cut - Pave Set - G-I Color - VS2

Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Platinum

Antique GIA No Heat Sapphire and Rose Cut Diamond Gold Bar Brooch
Antique GIA No Heat Sapphire and Rose Cut Diamond Gold Bar Brooch

Antique GIA No Heat Sapphire and Rose Cut Diamond Gold Bar Brooch

Located in Miami Beach, FL

Antique bar pin featuring an antique cushion cut light blue faceted Sri Lanka Sapphire

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Silver

Art Deco Yellow Gold & Platinum Tri Colour Pearl and Diamond ‘Clubs’ Bar Brooch
Art Deco Yellow Gold & Platinum Tri Colour Pearl and Diamond ‘Clubs’ Bar Brooch

Art Deco Yellow Gold & Platinum Tri Colour Pearl and Diamond ‘Clubs’ Bar Brooch

Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB

) brooch, comprises a plain, polished yellow gold bar brooch, set to the centre with a pearl and diamond

Category

Mid-20th Century British Art Deco Brooches

Materials

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

18K Yellow Gold Oval Cabochon Tourmaline, Citrine, Aqua & Diamond Bar Pin Brooch
18K Yellow Gold Oval Cabochon Tourmaline, Citrine, Aqua & Diamond Bar Pin Brooch

18K Yellow Gold Oval Cabochon Tourmaline, Citrine, Aqua & Diamond Bar Pin Brooch

Located in Montclair, NJ

- Pink, Green, Orangy Yellow & Sky Blue Color ) (4) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 14k Yellow Gold Old European Diamond & Seed Pearl Target Bar Pin Brooch
Antique 14k Yellow Gold Old European Diamond & Seed Pearl Target Bar Pin Brooch

Antique 14k Yellow Gold Old European Diamond & Seed Pearl Target Bar Pin Brooch

Located in Montclair, NJ

--Stone(s):-- (3) Natural Genuine Diamond - Old European Cut - Prong Set - Nice Brilliant White

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21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

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

VICTORIAN 1890 GIA Bar Brooch In 14Kt Gold With 15.78 mm Natural Pearl & Diamond
VICTORIAN 1890 GIA Bar Brooch In 14Kt Gold With 15.78 mm Natural Pearl & Diamond

VICTORIAN 1890 GIA Bar Brooch In 14Kt Gold With 15.78 mm Natural Pearl & Diamond

Located in Miami, FL

An antique Victorian brooch with natural pearl This is a beautiful bar brooch created in England

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Antique 1890s Austrian Late Victorian Brooches

Materials

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

1890s English Antique Ruby Pearl Rose Cut Diamond Bow Gold Silver Bar Brooch Pin
1890s English Antique Ruby Pearl Rose Cut Diamond Bow Gold Silver Bar Brooch Pin

1890s English Antique Ruby Pearl Rose Cut Diamond Bow Gold Silver Bar Brooch Pin

Located in New York, NY

Antique English Victorian/Edwardian Ruby, Pearl, & Rose Cut Diamond Bow Brooch (c. 1890) Capture

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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Art Deco Old Mine Cut Diamond Blue Enamel Bar Brooch Pin Antique Edwardian Box
Art Deco Old Mine Cut Diamond Blue Enamel Bar Brooch Pin Antique Edwardian Box

Art Deco Old Mine Cut Diamond Blue Enamel Bar Brooch Pin Antique Edwardian Box

Located in New York, NY

This is a stunning antique Art Deco - Edwardian Old Mine Cut Diamond and Royal Blue Enamel Bar

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Enamel

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Diamond Bar Brooch For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact diamond bar brooch you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, Platinum and Yellow Gold — can elevate any look. Our collection of these items for sale includes 416 vintage editions and 7 modern creations to choose from as well. If you’re looking for a diamond bar 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 19th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. A diamond bar brooch from Tiffany & Co., Cartier and J.E. Caldwell & Co. — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. 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 old european cut and old mine cut alternatives. When shopping for a diamond bar brooch, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Diamond Bar Brooch?

Prices for a diamond bar brooch can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $195 and can go as high as $78,755, while this accessory, on average, fetches $2,659.

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 Bar Brooch
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A bar brooch is a type of pin brooch. It is horizontal and elongated and comes in all shapes and sizes. Bar brooches are popular due to their ease of fastening. The pin of the brooch hooks through a looped fastening, once the brooch is attached to the wearer's lapel. Find a collection of antique and vintage brooches on 1stDibs.