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Ruby and Old Cut Diamond 9K Rose Gold & 15K Yellow Gold Horseshoe Bar Brooch
Ruby and Old Cut Diamond 9K Rose Gold & 15K Yellow Gold Horseshoe Bar Brooch

Ruby and Old Cut Diamond 9K Rose Gold & 15K Yellow Gold Horseshoe Bar Brooch

Located in London, GB

Introducing an elegant antique bar brooch from the 1910's, showcasing a delicate, lucky horseshoe

Category

Vintage 1910s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 15k Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

18 K Gold Bar Pin Brooch with Baguette Diamonds and Sapphire and Ruby Cabochon
18 K Gold Bar Pin Brooch with Baguette Diamonds and Sapphire and Ruby Cabochon

18 K Gold Bar Pin Brooch with Baguette Diamonds and Sapphire and Ruby Cabochon

Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse

Elegant 18 K yellow and white Gold bar pin brooch set with a heart shaped Sapphire Cabochon and and

Category

Vintage 1980s German Contemporary Brooches

Materials

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

Vintage Old Mine Cut Diamond Filigree Bar Pin Brooch in Platinum & 14 Karat Gold
Vintage Old Mine Cut Diamond Filigree Bar Pin Brooch in Platinum & 14 Karat Gold

Vintage Old Mine Cut Diamond Filigree Bar Pin Brooch in Platinum & 14 Karat Gold

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Exquisite vintage bar pin with dazzling diamond details. This gorgeous pin will elevate any look

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Brooches

Materials

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

Etruscan Revival 15K Gold Bar Brooch w/ Mine Cut Diamonds, U.K., Circa 1870's
Etruscan Revival 15K Gold Bar Brooch w/ Mine Cut Diamonds, U.K., Circa 1870's

Etruscan Revival 15K Gold Bar Brooch w/ Mine Cut Diamonds, U.K., Circa 1870's

Located in Chatham, CA

Victorian Etruscan Revival 15K yellow gold bar brooch/pin - set with three old mine cut diamonds

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Etruscan Revival Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Late Victorian Diamond Bow Brooch
Late Victorian Diamond Bow Brooch

Late Victorian Diamond Bow Brooch

Located in London, GB

A late Victorian diamond set bow bar brooch, circa 1890, with and old European cut diamond, claw

Category

Early 20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 9k Gold, Silver

Edwardian Pearl + Diamond Bar Pin 3ctw
Edwardian Pearl + Diamond Bar Pin 3ctw

Edwardian Pearl + Diamond Bar Pin 3ctw

Located in Narberth, PA

A beautiful pearl and diamond bar pin from the Edwardian (ca1910) era! Crafted in 18kt yellow gold

Category

Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum, Mixed Metal

Antique Diamond and Ruby Bar Pin
Antique Diamond and Ruby Bar Pin

Antique Diamond and Ruby Bar Pin

Located in New York, NY

Crafted in silver on 14K gold, featuring an old European-cut diamond weighing approximately 1.05

Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby

Antique Gold, Pink Topaz, and Diamond Brooch
Antique Gold, Pink Topaz, and Diamond Brooch

Antique Gold, Pink Topaz, and Diamond Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Antique Gold, Pink Topaz, and Diamond Brooch. The bar brooch centering a round-cut pink topaz

Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, Gold

Platinum Diamond & Sapphire Bar Bracelet 1.40CTW Natural Diamonds 7 Inch Toggle
Platinum Diamond & Sapphire Bar Bracelet 1.40CTW Natural Diamonds 7 Inch Toggle

Platinum Diamond & Sapphire Bar Bracelet 1.40CTW Natural Diamonds 7 Inch Toggle

Located in Carmel By The Sea, CA

Courtney Platinum Diamond & Sapphire Bar Bracelet 1.40CTW 7 Inch Toggle Description: Erica Courtney

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Victorian Diamond and Amethyst Yellow Gold Ostrich Brooch
Victorian Diamond and Amethyst Yellow Gold Ostrich Brooch

Victorian Diamond and Amethyst Yellow Gold Ostrich Brooch

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

'. This diamond bird bar brooch has been independently tested using state of the art technology (Niton XL2

Category

Antique 1890s Unknown Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Sapphire Diamond Gold Platinum Bar Pin
Art Deco Sapphire Diamond Gold Platinum Bar Pin

Art Deco Sapphire Diamond Gold Platinum Bar Pin

Located in New York, NY

Art Deco Brooch! with millgrain accents, the brooch has an impressive 1.0 carat Old European

Category

Vintage 1910s Unknown Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Platinum, Gold

Hashtag Elongated Diamond Tie Bar 14kt Gold 12566
Hashtag Elongated Diamond Tie Bar 14kt Gold 12566

Hashtag Elongated Diamond Tie Bar 14kt Gold 12566

By Unbranded

Located in New York, NY

0.20ct natural diamonds tie bar g-color vs-2 clarity 14kt yellow gold 14.7 grams 2.5 x 0.45

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond Bar Pin Platinum
Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond Bar Pin Platinum

Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond Bar Pin Platinum

Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse

Antique bar pin, finely crafted in platinum set with blue sapphires weighing approximately 1.20 ct

Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Edwardian Diamond and Pearl Maple Leaf Brooch, 1900s
Edwardian Diamond and Pearl Maple Leaf Brooch, 1900s

Edwardian Diamond and Pearl Maple Leaf Brooch, 1900s

Located in Buckingham , Buckinghamshire

An elegant and dainty early 20th century diamond and pearl bar brooch, designed around a finely

Category

Early 20th Century British Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Silver

Antique 3.35 Carat Diamond and Platinum Brooch Circa 1925
Antique 3.35 Carat Diamond and Platinum Brooch Circa 1925

Antique 3.35 Carat Diamond and Platinum Brooch Circa 1925

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

central collet set 0.85ct Old European round cut diamond. This interlacing bar brooch is further

Category

Vintage 1920s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

14 Karat Yellow/White Gold and Diamond Bar Pin
14 Karat Yellow/White Gold and Diamond Bar Pin

14 Karat Yellow/White Gold and Diamond Bar Pin

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Vintage 14 Karat White/Yellow Gold and Diamond Bar Pin- This elegant bar pin features one round

Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

14 Karat White Gold Filigree and Diamond Bar Pin
14 Karat White Gold Filigree and Diamond Bar Pin

14 Karat White Gold Filigree and Diamond Bar Pin

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Vintage 14 Karat White Gold Filigree and Diamond Brooch/Pin- This elegant pin features one round

Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

18 Karat White Gold Filigree and Diamond Bar Pin
18 Karat White Gold Filigree and Diamond Bar Pin

18 Karat White Gold Filigree and Diamond Bar Pin

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Vintage 18 Karat White Gold Filigree and Diamond Bar Pin This exquisite bar pin features five old

Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Russian Pre-Revolutionary 14K Gold and Diamond Bar Pin
Russian Pre-Revolutionary 14K Gold and Diamond Bar Pin

Russian Pre-Revolutionary 14K Gold and Diamond Bar Pin

Located in Venice, CA

This diamond encrusted bar pin dates to 1900’s pre-revolutionary Russia. The center Old European

Category

Antique Early 1900s Russian Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver

Victorian Sapphire Diamond and Pearl Yellow Gold 'Insect' Brooch
Victorian Sapphire Diamond and Pearl Yellow Gold 'Insect' Brooch

Victorian Sapphire Diamond and Pearl Yellow Gold 'Insect' Brooch

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

two bezel set old Dutch cut diamonds. This 1900s bar brooch secures to the reverse with a hinged pin

Category

Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Art Deco 1930s 3.80 Carat Diamond Bar Pin
Antique Art Deco 1930s 3.80 Carat Diamond Bar Pin

Antique Art Deco 1930s 3.80 Carat Diamond Bar Pin

Located in New York, NY

Finely crafted in 18k white gold with an Old European cut Diamond weighing approximately 1.00 carat

Category

Vintage 1930s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique Art Deco 1930s 2.00 Carat Diamond Bar Pin
Antique Art Deco 1930s 2.00 Carat Diamond Bar Pin

Antique Art Deco 1930s 2.00 Carat Diamond Bar Pin

Located in New York, NY

Finely crafted in 18k white and yellow gold with Old European cut Diamonds weighing approximately a

Category

Vintage 1930s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Tiffany & Co. Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond Bar Pin
Tiffany & Co. Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond Bar Pin

Tiffany & Co. Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond Bar Pin

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Bethesda, MD

This Tiffany & Co. Art Deco platinum pin sounds exquisite! Featuring 10 diamonds with a total of

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco Platinum Sapphire, Onyx and Diamond Bar Pin
Art Deco Platinum Sapphire, Onyx and Diamond Bar Pin

Art Deco Platinum Sapphire, Onyx and Diamond Bar Pin

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

One Art Deco bar pin crafted in platinum with an 18K yellow gold pin portion (Stamped: 750

Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Brooches

Materials

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

14 Karat White Gold and Diamond Bar Pin #5343
14 Karat White Gold and Diamond Bar Pin #5343

14 Karat White Gold and Diamond Bar Pin #5343

Located in Washington Depot, CT

This exquisite bar pin features 33 round brilliant and old mine cut diamonds set in beautifully

Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Antique Yellow Gold, Sapphire, Diamond, and Pearl Bar Pin
Antique Yellow Gold, Sapphire, Diamond, and Pearl Bar Pin

Antique Yellow Gold, Sapphire, Diamond, and Pearl Bar Pin

Located in Coral Gables, FL

14 Karat Yellow Gold Openwork Bar Pin Featuring 2 Round Sapphires, 2 Cultured Pearls, & 1 Old

Category

Early 20th Century Brooches

Materials

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

Channel Set Onyx and Diamond Art Deco Bar Pin
Channel Set Onyx and Diamond Art Deco Bar Pin

Channel Set Onyx and Diamond Art Deco Bar Pin

Located in New York, NY

Elegant channel Set Onyx and Diamond Art Deco Bar Pin from the 1920's. Beautifully faceted, french

Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, Platinum

Edwardian Platinum Filigree 1.50 carat tw Diamond Floral Bar Pin
Edwardian Platinum Filigree 1.50 carat tw Diamond Floral Bar Pin

Edwardian Platinum Filigree 1.50 carat tw Diamond Floral Bar Pin

Located in Big Bend, WI

Edwardian platinum diamond filigree floral pin brooch with about 1.50 carats of diamonds. This is a

Category

Early 20th Century Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique Platinum and Yellow Gold Old European Diamond Bar Pin
Antique Platinum and Yellow Gold Old European Diamond Bar Pin

Antique Platinum and Yellow Gold Old European Diamond Bar Pin

Located in Coral Gables, FL

Antique platinum-topped bar pin featuring 10 Old European cut diamonds of VS clarity and G/H color

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum

14 Karat White and Yellow Gold and Diamond Bar Pin
14 Karat White and Yellow Gold and Diamond Bar Pin

14 Karat White and Yellow Gold and Diamond Bar Pin

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Vintage 14 Karat White and Yellow Gold and Diamond Bar Pin This lovely bar pin features one round

Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

14 Karat Yellow and White Gold and Diamond Bar Pin
14 Karat Yellow and White Gold and Diamond Bar Pin

14 Karat Yellow and White Gold and Diamond Bar Pin

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Vintage 14 Karat Yellow and White Gold and Diamond Bar Pin- This elegant bar pin features one

Category

Early 20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Antique Art Deco 1930s Cartier 2.20 Carat Diamond Bar Pin
Antique Art Deco 1930s Cartier 2.20 Carat Diamond Bar Pin

Antique Art Deco 1930s Cartier 2.20 Carat Diamond Bar Pin

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

Finely crafted in platinum with Old European cut Diamonds weighing approximately a total of 2.20

Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique Art Deco Platinum Diamond Bar Pin with Finials 2ct
Antique Art Deco Platinum Diamond Bar Pin with Finials 2ct

Antique Art Deco Platinum Diamond Bar Pin with Finials 2ct

Located in Boston, MA

. Weighing a substantial 10.27 grams, this antique Art Deco platinum diamond bar pin exudes a sense of

Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

14 Karat White Gold Filigree and Diamond Bar Pin #14697
14 Karat White Gold Filigree and Diamond Bar Pin #14697

14 Karat White Gold Filigree and Diamond Bar Pin #14697

Located in Washington Depot, CT

This elegant bar pin features one round single cut diamond set in beautifully detailed 14K white

Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Fine 18 K Yellow Gold Diamond Bar Pin by Boucheron
Fine 18 K Yellow Gold Diamond Bar Pin by Boucheron

Fine 18 K Yellow Gold Diamond Bar Pin by Boucheron

By Boucheron

Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse

Elegant and timeless bar pin brooch crafted in 18 K yellow Gold set with 24 fine brilliant cut

Category

Vintage 1980s French Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Gold and Diamond Filigree Bar Pin, American, c. 1920.
Antique Gold and Diamond Filigree Bar Pin, American, c. 1920.

Antique Gold and Diamond Filigree Bar Pin, American, c. 1920.

Located in Aspen, CO

Antique gold and diamond filigree bar pin, the three diamonds are bezel set in the center. The

Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

2ct Natural diamonds Pin / Tie Bar & Shirt Chain 14kt Vintage
2ct Natural diamonds Pin / Tie Bar & Shirt Chain 14kt Vintage

2ct Natural diamonds Pin / Tie Bar & Shirt Chain 14kt Vintage

Located in New York, NY

Vintage Statement 2ct. natural diamonds tie bar & shirt chain Can be used as pin Rounds, Old

Category

2010s American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Yellow Gold Old Cut Diamond Engraved Work Tie Bar Clip
14k Yellow Gold Old Cut Diamond Engraved Work Tie Bar Clip

14k Yellow Gold Old Cut Diamond Engraved Work Tie Bar Clip

Located in Montclair, NJ

--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Old Transitional Cut - Bezel Set - G Color - VS2

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Platinum Calibré-Cut Sapphire and Diamond Bar Pin
Art Deco Platinum Calibré-Cut Sapphire and Diamond Bar Pin

Art Deco Platinum Calibré-Cut Sapphire and Diamond Bar Pin

Located in Houston, TX

Art Deco bar pin composed of platinum with sapphires and diamonds. There is one larger Old

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Antique 18 Karat Yellow Gold & Platinum Bar Pin with Ruby & Diamond
Antique 18 Karat Yellow Gold & Platinum Bar Pin with Ruby & Diamond

Antique 18 Karat Yellow Gold & Platinum Bar Pin with Ruby & Diamond

Located in Vero Beach, FL

Antique 18 karat yellow gold bar pin with platinum top. Pin measures 2 1/2 ” long x 1/4

Category

Antique Late 19th Century European High Victorian Brooches

Materials

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

Antique Art Deco 1920s J.E. Caldwell & Co. Diamond Bar Pin
Antique Art Deco 1920s J.E. Caldwell & Co. Diamond Bar Pin

Antique Art Deco 1920s J.E. Caldwell & Co. Diamond Bar Pin

By J.E. Caldwell & Co.

Located in New York, NY

Finely crafted in platinum with Old European cut Diamonds weighing a total of approximately 2.00

Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

14 Karat White Gold Filigree Synthetic Sapphire and Diamond Bar Pin
14 Karat White Gold Filigree Synthetic Sapphire and Diamond Bar Pin

14 Karat White Gold Filigree Synthetic Sapphire and Diamond Bar Pin

Located in Washington Depot, CT

14 Karat White Gold Filigree Synthetic Sapphire and Diamond Bar Pin- This stunning pin features

Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold

Antique Art Deco 1930s Tiffany & Co. 5.00 Carat Diamond Bar Pin
Antique Art Deco 1930s Tiffany & Co. 5.00 Carat Diamond Bar Pin

Antique Art Deco 1930s Tiffany & Co. 5.00 Carat Diamond Bar Pin

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

Finely crafted in platinum with Old European cut Diamonds weighing a total of approximately 5.00

Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Vintage 14 Karat White Gold Filigree and Diamond Bar Pin #14711
Vintage 14 Karat White Gold Filigree and Diamond Bar Pin #14711

Vintage 14 Karat White Gold Filigree and Diamond Bar Pin #14711

Located in Washington Depot, CT

This elegant bar pin features one round brilliant cut diamond set in beautifully detailed 14K white

Category

Antique Early 1900s Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Antique Art Deco Krementz Platinum & 14k Gold 1.76ctw Diamond Filigree Bar Pin
Antique Art Deco Krementz Platinum & 14k Gold 1.76ctw Diamond Filigree Bar Pin

Antique Art Deco Krementz Platinum & 14k Gold 1.76ctw Diamond Filigree Bar Pin

By Krementz & Co

Located in Montclair, NJ

Platinum Diamond Filigree & Engraved Work Bar Pin Brooch By Krementz. Amazing detail!

Category

Antique 19th Century Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Circa 1900s 14K Yellow Gold Pearl & Old Miner Diamond Bar Pin
Circa 1900s 14K Yellow Gold Pearl & Old Miner Diamond Bar Pin

Circa 1900s 14K Yellow Gold Pearl & Old Miner Diamond Bar Pin

Located in Hicksville, NY

Diamond Details: Weight: .90ct, total weight Cut: Old Mine Brilliant Color: H-I Clarity: VS/SI Pin

Category

Antique Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique English 15 Carat Gold Ruby and Diamond Bar Pin
Antique English 15 Carat Gold Ruby and Diamond Bar Pin

Antique English 15 Carat Gold Ruby and Diamond Bar Pin

Located in New Orleans, LA

This antique ruby and diamond bar pin is in its original box.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Etruscan Revival Brooches

14 Karat Yellow Gold Opal and Diamond Bar Pin
14 Karat Yellow Gold Opal and Diamond Bar Pin

14 Karat Yellow Gold Opal and Diamond Bar Pin

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Designer: custom design Material: 14k yellow gold Opal: 1 oval cabochon cut Diamonds: 16 round

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Doris Panos 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Matte Finish Enhancer Heart Bar Pin Pendant
Doris Panos 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Matte Finish Enhancer Heart Bar Pin Pendant

Doris Panos 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Matte Finish Enhancer Heart Bar Pin Pendant

By Doris Panos

Located in Montclair, NJ

--Stone(s):-- (34) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave Set - D/E Color - VVS2/VS1

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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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.