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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 Diamonds weighing approximately 3.60 ct, F color, vvs clarity.

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Vintage 1980s French Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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 gold filigree. Width: 5 mm Approximate total diamond weight: .03 ct. Diamond color:...

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20th Century Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

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

This exceptional antique bar pin is a stunning representation of the Art Deco era's elegant sophistication and unparalleled craftsmanship. Rendered in lustrous platinum, it showcases...

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Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

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 mine cut. H-color Si-2 clarity. 14kt yellow gold 6.3 grams. Overall: 2.1 long E...

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2010s American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Art Deco Platinum No Heat Sapphire and Diamond Bar Pin - GIA
Antique Art Deco Platinum No Heat Sapphire and Diamond Bar Pin - GIA

Antique Art Deco Platinum No Heat Sapphire and Diamond Bar Pin - GIA

Located in Great Neck, NY

Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum No Heat Sapphire and Diamond Bar Pin - GIA. This gorgeous Art Deco no heat sapphire and diamond bar pin is crafted in platinum.

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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Antique Art Deco 1920s Tiffany & Co. 1.80 Carat Diamond Bar Pin
Antique Art Deco 1920s Tiffany & Co. 1.80 Carat Diamond Bar Pin

Antique Art Deco 1920s Tiffany & Co. 1.80 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 1.80 Carats. Signed by Tiffany & Co. Circa 1920s 1/8 x 2 1/2 inches

Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

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 estimated weight of these 3 old cut diamonds is .35 cts. This pin is 2.5 inches in le...

Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

Victorian 10K Yellow Gold Pearl and 0.04ct Diamond Bar Pin, Circa 1890s
Victorian 10K Yellow Gold Pearl and 0.04ct Diamond Bar Pin, Circa 1890s

Victorian 10K Yellow Gold Pearl and 0.04ct Diamond Bar Pin, Circa 1890s

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Three small round pearls, each about 4mm, cluster together at the center of this Victorian bar pin, their soft luster the quiet focal point of an otherwise plain gold bar. A single r...

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Antique 1890s Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 10k 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 European-cut diamond in the center of the pin with bead-set diamond accents and calibré-cu...

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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

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 Clarity Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 7.83 Grams Overall Length: 52.5mm (2") F...

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21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 1.50 Carat Sapphire, 0.60 Carat Diamond and Platinum Brooch Circa 1910
Antique 1.50 Carat Sapphire, 0.60 Carat Diamond and Platinum Brooch Circa 1910

Antique 1.50 Carat Sapphire, 0.60 Carat Diamond and Platinum Brooch Circa 1910

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

The feature arrangement is incorporated within an oval-shaped frame ornamented with two collet set sapphires, in addition to eight pavé set eight cut diamonds. The scrolling termina...

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Vintage 1910s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 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 six square tested synthetic sapphires and one round brilliant cut diamond set in beau...

Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold

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 carats.  Signed by J.E. Caldwell & Co. Circa 1920s 2 3/8 x 1/8 inches

Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique Edwardian European Cut Diamond Platinum Foliate Filigree Metal Bar Pin
Antique Edwardian European Cut Diamond Platinum Foliate Filigree Metal Bar Pin

Antique Edwardian European Cut Diamond Platinum Foliate Filigree Metal Bar Pin

Located in Thiensville, WI

Antique Victorian / Edwardian, 1910-1915, fine platinum diamond filigree bar pin. Center Old European cut diamond (approximately .17 Ct) illusion setting in an open foliate filigree ...

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Vintage 1910s Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

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 Carats. Signed by Tiffany & Co. Circa 1930s 1/2 x 3 3/8 inches

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 gold filigree. Width: 5 mm Approximate diamond weight: .13 ct. Diamond color: K...

Category

Antique Early 1900s Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Platinum 0.3ct Sapphire, Onyx and 1.5ct Diamond Bar Pin, Circa 1920s
Art Deco Platinum 0.3ct Sapphire, Onyx and 1.5ct Diamond Bar Pin, Circa 1920s

Art Deco Platinum 0.3ct Sapphire, Onyx and 1.5ct Diamond Bar Pin, Circa 1920s

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Three rectangular-cut sapphires, totaling 0.30 carats, form the center of this Art Deco bar pin, their faceted surfaces throwing warm and cool flashes of light depending on the angle...

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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Sapphire, Platinum

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

Stock Number: MK-80080349 Antique Art Deco Platinum Diamond Filigree & Engraved Work Bar Pin Brooch By Krementz.

Category

Antique 19th Century Art Deco Brooches

Materials

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

Vintage Natural Jadeite Jade Diamond Brooch in Gold, GCS Tested, Chinese Carved
Vintage Natural Jadeite Jade Diamond Brooch in Gold, GCS Tested, Chinese Carved

Vintage Natural Jadeite Jade Diamond Brooch in Gold, GCS Tested, Chinese Carved

Located in Buckingham , Buckinghamshire

A beautifully carved natural jadeite jade and diamond brooch dating to the late 20th century, showcasing an elegant Chinese floral and foliate carving mounted within a refined diamon...

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Late 20th Century Chinese Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Gold, 9k 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.

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Antique 19th Century English Etruscan Revival Brooches

Gregorian c.1915 European Cut Diamond Platinum Foliate Filigree Bar Pin Pendant
Gregorian c.1915 European Cut Diamond Platinum Foliate Filigree Bar Pin Pendant

Gregorian c.1915 European Cut Diamond Platinum Foliate Filigree Bar Pin Pendant

Located in Thiensville, WI

Antique Gregorian c.1915 platinum diamond bar pin pendant. Features three Old European cut diamonds at center of pin. Diamond in center is estimated to be approximately .50 ct, grade...

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Vintage 1910s Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

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 brilliant cuts = 0.25cttw Color: H Clarity: SI Dimensions: pin measures 16.50mm x 49mm...

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21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Art Deco Platinum Yogo Gulch Sapphire Old Euro Diamond Bar Pin - GIA
Antique Art Deco Platinum Yogo Gulch Sapphire Old Euro Diamond Bar Pin - GIA

Antique Art Deco Platinum Yogo Gulch Sapphire Old Euro Diamond Bar Pin - GIA

Located in Great Neck, NY

Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Yogo Gulch Sapphire Old Euro Diamond Bar Pin - GIA. This incredible Art Deco Yogo sapphire bar pin is crafted in platinum. The pin features twelve...

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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

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 Clarity Total Carat Weight: 0.25 (approx.) Material: 18K Solid Yellow Gold Total ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Old Mine & Old European Cut Diamond Filigree Bar Pin 18 Karat White Gold
Vintage Old Mine & Old European Cut Diamond Filigree Bar Pin 18 Karat White Gold

Vintage Old Mine & Old European Cut Diamond Filigree Bar Pin 18 Karat White Gold

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

This vintage brooch sparkles with old mine and old European cut diamonds, carrying the unmistakable charm of antique craftsmanship. The diamonds are set in rich 18 karat white gold, ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Natural Round Brilliant White Diamond Bar Pin 18K Y/W Gold 0.80 cts.
Natural Round Brilliant White Diamond Bar Pin 18K Y/W Gold 0.80 cts.

Natural Round Brilliant White Diamond Bar Pin 18K Y/W Gold 0.80 cts.

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

Natural Round Cut White Diamond: 0.80cts Color: G Clarity: VS2 - SI1 Total # Of Stones: 85 Cut: Round Type of Metal: 18K Solid White Gold & 18K Solid Yellow Gold ...

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2010s American Modern Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold

Alishay 18 Karat Yellow Gold & Platinum Deco Style Bezel Set Diamond Bar Pin
Alishay 18 Karat Yellow Gold & Platinum Deco Style Bezel Set Diamond Bar Pin

Alishay 18 Karat Yellow Gold & Platinum Deco Style Bezel Set Diamond Bar Pin

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Designer: Alishay Material: 18K yellow gold & Platinum Diamond: 3 round brilliant cut= 0.21cttw Color: G Clarity: SI1 Dimensions: pin measures 38mm in length Weight: 15.53 grams

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Antique Early Victorian 10k Gold Star Pave Rose Cut Diamond & Blue Stone Bar Pin
Antique Early Victorian 10k Gold Star Pave Rose Cut Diamond & Blue Stone Bar Pin

Antique Early Victorian 10k Gold Star Pave Rose Cut Diamond & Blue Stone Bar Pin

Located in Montclair, NJ

--Stone(s):-- (6) Natural Genuine Diamonds- Old Round Cut - Star Pave Set - White Color (1) Blue Stone - Old Round Cut - Star Pave Set - Blue Color Material: Solid 10k Yellow Gold ...

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Antique 19th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Circa 1900s 14K Yellow Gold Pearl & Old Miner Diamond Bar Pin - VHK#103
Circa 1900s 14K Yellow Gold Pearl & Old Miner Diamond Bar Pin - VHK#103

Circa 1900s 14K Yellow Gold Pearl & Old Miner Diamond Bar Pin - VHK#103

Located in Hicksville, NY

Year: 1900s Item Details: Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 4.7 grams Diamond Details: Weight: .90ct, total weight Cut: Old Mine Brilliant Color: H-I C...

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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Circa 1920s Art Deco 18K Yellow Gold & Platinum Sapphire and Diamond Bar Pin
Circa 1920s Art Deco 18K Yellow Gold & Platinum Sapphire and Diamond Bar Pin

Circa 1920s Art Deco 18K Yellow Gold & Platinum Sapphire and Diamond Bar Pin

Located in Hicksville, NY

Year: 1920s Item Details: Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold & Platinum Top [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 8.4 grams Diamond Details: Weight: .35ct, total weight Cut: Rose Cut Col...

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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Retro 14k Gold & Platinum GIA Burma No Heat Ruby Diamond Ribbon Bar Pin
Vintage Retro 14k Gold & Platinum GIA Burma No Heat Ruby Diamond Ribbon Bar Pin

Vintage Retro 14k Gold & Platinum GIA Burma No Heat Ruby Diamond Ribbon Bar Pin

Located in Montclair, NJ

This marvelous retro vintage ribbon pin brooch was crafted from solid 14k rose gold and solid platinum, and is dated 1938.

Category

Vintage 1940s Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum

14 Karat White Gold Filigree Bar Pin
14 Karat White Gold Filigree Bar Pin

14 Karat White Gold Filigree Bar Pin

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Vintage 14 Karat White Gold Filigree Bar Pin This elegant bar pin is crafted in beautifully detailed white gold filigree. Size: 59 mm x 9 mm Weight: 2.2 dwt. / 3.5 gr. Stamped: 1...

Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Platinum and 14 Karat Gold Long Bar Pin with Old European Cut Diamonds VHK#556
Platinum and 14 Karat Gold Long Bar Pin with Old European Cut Diamonds VHK#556

Platinum and 14 Karat Gold Long Bar Pin with Old European Cut Diamonds VHK#556

Located in Hicksville, NY

Item Details: Metal Type: Platinum with 14K Yellow Gold Pin [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 10.1 grams Pin Measurements: Diameter: 3.75 inches Condition: Excellent

Category

Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Platinum

Tiffany and Co. Art Deco Sapphire, Diamond and Platinum Line Bracelet and Brooch
Tiffany and Co. Art Deco Sapphire, Diamond and Platinum Line Bracelet and Brooch

Tiffany and Co. Art Deco Sapphire, Diamond and Platinum Line Bracelet and Brooch

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in London, GB

A Tiffany & Co. sapphire and diamond bar brooch, featuring three, rectangular, step-cut sapphires in the centre, with two pairs of French-cut diamonds alternating with a pair of sapp...

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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Platinum and Diamond 13.05Ct. Chatelaine Pendant Necklace
Platinum and Diamond 13.05Ct. Chatelaine Pendant Necklace

Platinum and Diamond 13.05Ct. Chatelaine Pendant Necklace

Located in New York, NY

It can be attached to a diamond bar brooch.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Fine Antique Art Deco Diamond and 18-Karat White Gold Brooch, circa 1925
Fine Antique Art Deco Diamond and 18-Karat White Gold Brooch, circa 1925

Fine Antique Art Deco Diamond and 18-Karat White Gold Brooch, circa 1925

Located in Nottingham, GB

Fine Art Deco Diamond and 18-Karat White Gold Brooch, circa 1925 Material: 18-Karat White Gold, Diamond A striking Art Deco bar brooch dating to circa 1925, finely crafted in solid...

Category

Early 20th Century Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Gold

Natural Tricolor Tourmaline Pink Blue & Mint Green Loose Gemstone for Pendant
Natural Tricolor Tourmaline Pink Blue & Mint Green Loose Gemstone for Pendant

Natural Tricolor Tourmaline Pink Blue & Mint Green Loose Gemstone for Pendant

Located in Peshawar, PK

This elongated baguette tricolor tourmaline serves as an extraordinary focal point for modern architectural jewelry, particularly suited for a sleek east-west bezel-set ring in 18k w...

Category

2010s Contemporary Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline

Art Deco Ruby and Diamond Bar Brooch
Art Deco Ruby and Diamond Bar Brooch

Art Deco Ruby and Diamond Bar Brooch

Located in London, GB

This vintage, ruby and diamond bar brooch from the collection of Bentley & Skinner, Jewellers by Royal Appointment to His Majesty King Charles III, provides a wonderful opportunity f...

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

Sapphire and Diamond Brooch, 18K White Gold Art Deco Style
Sapphire and Diamond Brooch, 18K White Gold Art Deco Style

Sapphire and Diamond Brooch, 18K White Gold Art Deco Style

Located in Buckingham , Buckinghamshire

Art Deco-Style Sapphire & Diamond Bar Brooch — 18K White Gold A sleek and highly elegant bar brooch inspired by the sharp geometry and refined glamour of the Art Deco period.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White 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 rings, vintage 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 Gucci, Versace, Dior and Saint Laurent, all of which feature fun pinnable designs in their current collections. Whether a dazzlingly naturalistic Art Nouveau dragonfly, a whimsical David Webb animal, a gem-studded bloom or a streamlined abstract design, these jewels add color and sparkle to your look and a spring to your step. 

Given their long history, brooches have expectedly taken on a variety of different shapes and forms over time, with jewelers turning to assorted methods of ornamentation for these accessories, including enameling and the integration of pearls and gemstones. Cameo brooches that originated during the Victorian age are characterized by a shell carved in raised relief that feature portraits of a woman’s profile, while 19th-century micromosaic brooches, comprising innumerable individually placed glass fragments, sometimes feature miniature depictions of a pastoral scene in daily Roman life.

At one time, brooches were symbols of wealth, made primarily from the finest metals and showcasing exquisite precious gemstones. Today, these jewels are inclusive and universal, and you don’t have to travel very far to find an admirer of brooches. They can be richly geometric in form, such as the ornate diamond pins dating from the Art Deco era, or designer-specific, such as the celebrated naturalistic works created by Tiffany & Co., the milk glass and gold confections crafted by Trifari or handmade vintage Chanel brooches of silk or laminated sheer fabric. Chanel, of course, has never abandoned this style, producing gorgeously baroque CC examples since the 1980s.

Brooches are versatile and adaptable. These decorative accessories can be worn in your hair, on hats, scarves and on the lower point of V-neck clothing. Pin a dazzling brooch to the lapel of your blazer-and-tee combo or add a cluster of smaller pins to your overcoat. And while brooches have their place in “mourning jewelry,” in that a mourning brooch is representative of your connection to a lost loved one, they’re widely seen as romantic and symbolic of love, so much so that a hardcore brooch enthusiast might advocate for brooches to be worn over the heart.

Today, find a wide variety of antique and vintage brooches for sale on 1stDibs, including gold brooches, sapphire brooches and more.

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.