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Love heart sapphire and diamond bow brooch/pendant
Love heart sapphire and diamond bow brooch/pendant

Love heart sapphire and diamond bow brooch/pendant

Located in London, GB

Love heart brooch made of white diamonds and high quality sapphires with bow detail. Canbe worn as

Category

20th Century British Early Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Vermeil, Silver

Cartier Paris Art Deco Onyx Diamond Bow Brooch, Circa 1920’s
Cartier Paris Art Deco Onyx Diamond Bow Brooch, Circa 1920’s

Cartier Paris Art Deco Onyx Diamond Bow Brooch, Circa 1920’s

By Cartier

Located in Kenley surrey, GB

An Fine quality original art deco Bow Brooch circa 1920s signed Cartier Paris. This superb brooch

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Platinum

Bow Brooch

Bow Brooch

Unavailable

Bow Brooch

Located in New York, NY

American 14kt Gold & Platinum, Ruby & Diamond Bow Brooch, circa 1950

Category

American Brooches

Diamond bow 18k white gold brooch
Diamond bow 18k white gold brooch

Diamond bow 18k white gold brooch

Located in Surfside, FL

Diamond bow brooch in 18k white gold with a 1 carat center rose cut diamond and 3 carats of accent

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Edwardian Diamond Platinum Bow Brooch

Edwardian Diamond Platinum Bow Brooch

Located in Lombard, IL

Pretty Edwardian platinum diamond bow brooch Circa 1900 set with one bezel set Old European Cut

Category

Antique Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Cartier Early Art Deco Onyx Diamond Platinum Bow Brooch
Cartier Early Art Deco Onyx Diamond Platinum Bow Brooch

Cartier Early Art Deco Onyx Diamond Platinum Bow Brooch

By Cartier

Located in Kortrijk, BE

A very fine early Art Deco onyx and diamond bow brooch by Cartier, the horizontally aligned ribbon

Category

Vintage 1910s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Platinum

Diamond Emerald Bow Brooch
Diamond Emerald Bow Brooch

Diamond Emerald Bow Brooch

Unavailable|$7,100

Diamond Emerald Bow Brooch

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

diamonds. Carat total weight approximately 1.41.

Category

Early 2000s American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Platinum Diamond Bow Round Brooch
Platinum Diamond Bow Round Brooch

Platinum Diamond Bow Round Brooch

Located in La Jolla, CA

Estate Diamond Bow Round Brooch. Platinum round brooch with a bow, set with 44 diamonds weighing

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Ruby Diamond Gold Bow Brooch

Ruby Diamond Gold Bow Brooch

Located in New York, NY

An exuberant bow brooch featuring rubies and diamonds, most notably a marquise diamond weighing an

Category

Vintage 1970s Retro Brooches

Materials

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

Edwardian Diamond Silk Bow Brooch
Edwardian Diamond Silk Bow Brooch

Edwardian Diamond Silk Bow Brooch

Located in London, GB

1910/20c platinum diamond with ribbon insert bow brooch

Category

Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond

Edwardian  Diamond Platinum Bow Brooch

Edwardian Diamond Platinum Bow Brooch

Located in Chestnut Hill, MA

Platinum Edwardian bow pin consisting of 76 old European cut diamonds having a total weight of

Category

Antique Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

HERMES Diamond Bow Knot Brooch
HERMES Diamond Bow Knot Brooch

HERMES Diamond Bow Knot Brooch

By Hermès

Located in Southampton, NY

This Hermes endless bow knot brooch has true 70's-glam appeal. 15 sparkling diamonds are evenly set

Category

Vintage 1970s French Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Diamond Gold Silver Bow Brooch

Diamond Gold Silver Bow Brooch

Located in London, GB

A diamond set bow brooch. Mounted in intricately pieced silver and gold.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Diamond and Pearl Bow Brooch

Diamond and Pearl Bow Brooch

Unavailable|$10,925

Diamond and Pearl Bow Brooch

Located in London, GB

Beautiful 18ct yellow gold bow brooch set with 121 brilliant cut diamonds and a single 16 x 11.5mm

Category

Late 20th Century British Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold

Ruby Diamond Gold Bow Brooch
Ruby Diamond Gold Bow Brooch

Ruby Diamond Gold Bow Brooch

Unavailable|$25,000

Ruby Diamond Gold Bow Brooch

Located in Chestnut Hill, MA

Two tone 18 karat yellow and white gold bow pin consisting of approximately 8.00 carats total

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, 18k Gold

Edwardian Diamond Platinum Bow Brooch
Edwardian Diamond Platinum Bow Brooch

Edwardian Diamond Platinum Bow Brooch

Located in Bloxham, GB

A lovely Edwardian platinum brooch set with graded old cut and baguette white diamonds. It is in

Category

Early 20th Century British Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Cartier Diamond Silver Gold Bow Brooch

Cartier Diamond Silver Gold Bow Brooch

By Cartier

Located in Lisbon, PT

A silver and gold brooch shaped as a bow and decorated with diamonds. Signed Cartier. Serial

Category

Early 20th Century French Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Silver

Art Deco Diamond Platinum Bow Brooch
Art Deco Diamond Platinum Bow Brooch

Art Deco Diamond Platinum Bow Brooch

Located in Potts Point, NSW

Diamond Art Deco brooch with forty nine old European cut diamonds grain set in platinum in a bow

Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Ruby Diamond Gold Bow Clip Brooch
Ruby Diamond Gold Bow Clip Brooch

Ruby Diamond Gold Bow Clip Brooch

Located in Barcelona, ES

A gorgeous large Retro clip brooch, representing a bow in yellow gold, diamond and simulant rubies

Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Diamond Two Color Gold Bow Brooch
Diamond Two Color Gold Bow Brooch

Diamond Two Color Gold Bow Brooch

Located in McLean, VA

and is center set with a floral motif consisting of four round rubies and two round diamonds. Brooch

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

Sapphire And Diamond Gold Bow Knot Brooch
Sapphire And Diamond Gold Bow Knot Brooch

Sapphire And Diamond Gold Bow Knot Brooch

Located in New York, NY

14kt yellow gold high quality square cut sapphire and diamond bow knot brooch with very high

Category

Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

White Gold Diamond Vintage Bow Pendant or Brooch
White Gold Diamond Vintage Bow Pendant or Brooch

White Gold Diamond Vintage Bow Pendant or Brooch

Located in Pikesville, MD

Beautiful Edwardian inspired 14 karat white gold and diamond vintage bow brooch that is fixed with

Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Beautiful Edwardian Citrine and Diamond Bow Foliate Brooch
Beautiful Edwardian Citrine and Diamond Bow Foliate Brooch

Beautiful Edwardian Citrine and Diamond Bow Foliate Brooch

Located in Lombard, IL

Beautiful Edwardian citrine and diamond brooch bow and foliate motif central set brilliant cut

Category

Antique 1890s Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Citrine, Diamond

White Gold Diamond and Sapphire Circle Bow Brooch
White Gold Diamond and Sapphire Circle Bow Brooch

White Gold Diamond and Sapphire Circle Bow Brooch

Located in Pikesville, MD

An exquisite 14 karat white gold bow garland style circle brooch featuring high quality blue

Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Edwardian Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

14 Carat Bow Brooch with Sapphires and Diamonds
14 Carat Bow Brooch with Sapphires and Diamonds

14 Carat Bow Brooch with Sapphires and Diamonds

Located in Berlin, DE

Germany, 1970s. Bow-shaped front with 17 oval-cut sapphires weighing total 9,50 ct. Surrounded by

Category

Late 20th Century German Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Edwardian Style Brooch/Pendant Bow
Edwardian Style Brooch/Pendant Bow

Edwardian Style Brooch/Pendant Bow

Located in McLean, VA

diamonds and the edges of the bow are lined with 105 full cut diamonds for a total weight of 1.25 ct. Bow

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

1880s Old Cut Diamonds Silver Sparkling Gold "Bow" Brooch
1880s Old Cut Diamonds Silver Sparkling Gold "Bow" Brooch

1880s Old Cut Diamonds Silver Sparkling Gold "Bow" Brooch

Located in Paris, FR

An antique bow-shaped brooch composed of gold, silver and old cut diamonds set in grains. This

Category

Antique 1880s French Napoleon III Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Silver

Tiffany & Co. Retro Aquamarine Ruby Diamond Gold Bow Brooch
Tiffany & Co. Retro Aquamarine Ruby Diamond Gold Bow Brooch

Tiffany & Co. Retro Aquamarine Ruby Diamond Gold Bow Brooch

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Santa Fe, NM

A stunning Retro bow brooch by Tiffany & Co. set with an emerald-cut aquamarine weighing

Category

Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

Platinum Diamond and Sapphire Art Deco Circle Bow Brooch
Platinum Diamond and Sapphire Art Deco Circle Bow Brooch

Platinum Diamond and Sapphire Art Deco Circle Bow Brooch

Located in Dallas, TX

Classic Platinum Art Deco Circle Bow Brooch 76 Old Mine Cut/European Cut Diamonds 2.50 Carat Total

Category

Mid-20th Century Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Retro Ribbon And Bow 18ct Gold Brooch With Diamonds
Retro Ribbon And Bow 18ct Gold Brooch With Diamonds

Retro Ribbon And Bow 18ct Gold Brooch With Diamonds

Located in Dubai, DU

reflected in the period’s highly popular ribbon and bow motif depicted in this cheerful gold brooch. With

Category

Vintage 1950s Portuguese Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Large Retro Bow Brooch, circa 1940
Large Retro Bow Brooch, circa 1940

Large Retro Bow Brooch, circa 1940

Located in Napoli, IT

Substantially hand crafted of solid 18 KT rose gold and Platinum Designed as a beautiful bow

Category

Vintage 1940s Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Art Deco Cartier Tourmaline Diamond Gold Bow Brooch Double Clips
Art Deco Cartier Tourmaline Diamond Gold Bow Brooch Double Clips

Art Deco Cartier Tourmaline Diamond Gold Bow Brooch Double Clips

By Cartier

Located in London, GB

A brooch in the form of a stylised stepped bow, that separates off its frame into a pair of dress

Category

Vintage 1940s American Post-War Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold

Platinum Art Deco Bow Brooch Necklace 1.00 Carat Diamonds 10.2g
Platinum Art Deco Bow Brooch Necklace 1.00 Carat Diamonds 10.2g

Platinum Art Deco Bow Brooch Necklace 1.00 Carat Diamonds 10.2g

Located in Miami, FL

72 rose cut diamonds approx. .80tcw, line the milgrain bow and the center is an old mine diamond

Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Multicolored Sapphire Diamond Topaz 18 kt. White Gold Bow Brooch
Multicolored Sapphire Diamond Topaz 18 kt. White Gold Bow Brooch

Multicolored Sapphire Diamond Topaz 18 kt. White Gold Bow Brooch

By FRALEONI

Located in Rome, IT

18 kt. white gold brooch with 5.57 carat of round-cut diamonds ( H-I color - VVS1-VVs2 ), 23.00

Category

2010s Italian Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Bow Brooch Ceylon Sapphires & Diamonds in Platinum, French circa 1910
Antique Bow Brooch Ceylon Sapphires & Diamonds in Platinum, French circa 1910

Antique Bow Brooch Ceylon Sapphires & Diamonds in Platinum, French circa 1910

Located in London, GB

Antique platinum mounted brooch in the design of a slim bow. Set with graduated Ceylon sapphires in

Category

Vintage 1910s French Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, Platinum

Bow Brooch with Diamonds & Natural Pearls in Platinum, French circa 1910
Bow Brooch with Diamonds & Natural Pearls in Platinum, French circa 1910

Bow Brooch with Diamonds & Natural Pearls in Platinum, French circa 1910

Located in London, GB

A finely made platinum mounted bow brooch set with rose cut diamonds and natural pearls strung on

Category

20th Century French Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum

Cartier Vintage Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby Bow and Arrows Pin Brooch
Cartier Vintage Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby Bow and Arrows Pin Brooch

Cartier Vintage Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby Bow and Arrows Pin Brooch

By Cartier

Located in London, GB

This charming diamond and rubies pin brooch signed Cartier, one of the most esteemed jewellery

Category

Vintage 1960s French Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond, Emerald and Onyx 18 Karat Large Bow Brooch by Giovane
Diamond, Emerald and Onyx 18 Karat Large Bow Brooch by Giovane

Diamond, Emerald and Onyx 18 Karat Large Bow Brooch by Giovane

By Giovane

Located in Pikesville, MD

A gorgeous Art Deco inspired vintage 18 karat bow tie design brooch created by Italian fine jewelry

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold

Bow Brooch, Platinum Mounted and Pave Set with Diamonds,  English circa 1920.
Bow Brooch, Platinum Mounted and Pave Set with Diamonds,  English circa 1920.

Bow Brooch, Platinum Mounted and Pave Set with Diamonds, English circa 1920.

Located in London, GB

An Edwardian finely made platinum mounted bow brooch, pave set with brilliant and rose cut diamonds

Category

Vintage 1920s British Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Bow Brooch Diamonds & Ceylon Sapphires in Platinum, English circa 1920
Art Deco Bow Brooch Diamonds & Ceylon Sapphires in Platinum, English circa 1920

Art Deco Bow Brooch Diamonds & Ceylon Sapphires in Platinum, English circa 1920

Located in London, GB

A finely made vintage Art Deco brooch in the form of a slim bow. Set in platinum with alternating

Category

Vintage 1910s French Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, Platinum

Victorian Rose Cut Diamond Bow Dangle 18 Karat Rose Gold Pendant Brooch
Victorian Rose Cut Diamond Bow Dangle 18 Karat Rose Gold Pendant Brooch

Victorian Rose Cut Diamond Bow Dangle 18 Karat Rose Gold Pendant Brooch

Located in Antwerp, BE

One hundred rose cut diamonds on foil are dispersed over this silver Victorian jewel with an 18K

Category

Antique 1870s French High Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Rare Russian 22.0 Carat Cert Natural Sapphire 3.20 Ct Diamond Tsarist Bow Brooch
Rare Russian 22.0 Carat Cert Natural Sapphire 3.20 Ct Diamond Tsarist Bow Brooch

Rare Russian 22.0 Carat Cert Natural Sapphire 3.20 Ct Diamond Tsarist Bow Brooch

Located in Napoli, IT

Precious! This absolutely exquisite Tsarist ear brooch was made in St.Petersburg at the beginning

Category

Vintage 1910s Russian Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold

Art Deco Antique Bow Brooch Platinum 0.90ct Old European Center
Art Deco Antique Bow Brooch Platinum 0.90ct Old European Center

Art Deco Antique Bow Brooch Platinum 0.90ct Old European Center

Located in New York, NY

Graceful and refined, this Art Deco antique bow brooch features a stunning 0.90ct Old European cut

Category

Vintage 1930s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Charming 4.20ctw Diamond Bow Pin

Charming 4.20ctw Diamond Bow Pin

Located in Chestnut Hill, MA

Vintage platinum and diamond bow pin consisting of approximately 4.20 carats total weight of round

Category

20th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

1930s Antique Diamond Bow Pin
1930s Antique Diamond Bow Pin

1930s Antique Diamond Bow Pin

Located in Greenwich, CT

Diamond bow pin, set with old mine cut and old European cut diamonds weighing approximately 8.00

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Superb Diamond Bow Pin

Superb Diamond Bow Pin

Unavailable|$20,000

Superb Diamond Bow Pin

Located in New York City, NY

Superbly elegant diamond bow pin designed as a pave knot edged baguettes and round diamonds.

Category

American Brooches

MELLERIO Stylized French  Diamond Bow Pin
MELLERIO Stylized French  Diamond Bow Pin

MELLERIO Stylized French Diamond Bow Pin

By Mellerio dits Meller

Located in Southampton, NY

Mellerio latticework forms a stylized bow brooch , with a centered round-cut diamond surrounded by

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

1920s Edwardian Diamond Platinum Bow Pin

1920s Edwardian Diamond Platinum Bow Pin

Located in Chestnut Hill, MA

This lovely platinum & diamond bow pin is truly a unique find. The pin is an authentic Edwardian

Category

20th Century French Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Diamond Bow Platinum Pin
Art Deco Diamond Bow Platinum Pin

Art Deco Diamond Bow Platinum Pin

Located in Naples, FL

Platinum Art Deco diamond bow pin. The old euro cut diamond G-H/VS weighs approximately 0.40 carats

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

19th Century Diamond Sapphire  Bow Pin
19th Century Diamond Sapphire  Bow Pin

19th Century Diamond Sapphire Bow Pin

Located in New York, NY

The exquisite silver on gold bow is set with single-cut diamonds and circular sapphires

Category

Antique 19th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Art Deco Platinum Diamond Bow Pin
Art Deco Platinum Diamond Bow Pin

Art Deco Platinum Diamond Bow Pin

Located in Chicago, IL

Art Deco Platinum Diamond Bow Pin set with 100 round European cut diamonds, bezel, bead and prong

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

White Gold and Diamond Bow Pin
White Gold and Diamond Bow Pin

White Gold and Diamond Bow Pin

Located in New York, NY

Bright and beautiful figural "bow" pin. 18K white gold, set with sparkling brilliant diamonds. 1

Category

Vintage 1950s American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Bow Style Sapphire Diamond and Pearl Pin

Bow Style Sapphire Diamond and Pearl Pin

Located in New York, NY

18k Yellow Gold Bow Style Brooch set with Marquise Sappphires (appr. 9.50cts), Diamonds (appr

Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Brooches

Materials

Sapphire, Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold

Magnificent Victorian Diamond Burma Ruby Bow Pin

Magnificent Victorian Diamond Burma Ruby Bow Pin

Located in New York , NY

A magnificent Victorian large looped bow pin set with 30tcw of large diamonds and a centre cluster

Category

English Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 15k Gold

A 0.55 Carat Signed Art Deco Dreicer Platinum & Black Onyx Bow  Brooch
A 0.55 Carat Signed Art Deco Dreicer Platinum & Black Onyx Bow  Brooch

A 0.55 Carat Signed Art Deco Dreicer Platinum & Black Onyx Bow Brooch

By Dreicer & Co.

Located in New York, NY

Signed Dreicer piece featuring 0.55 carats of Round-Cut diamonds and black onyx, a brilliant

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Onyx, Platinum

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Diamond Bow Brooch For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact diamond bow brooch you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, Platinum and 18k Gold. Our collection of these items for sale includes 574 vintage editions and 50 modern creations to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect diamond bow brooch among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 18th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. As it relates to this specific piece, our collection includes designs that are universally popular, but .5 Carat and 1 Carat carat weights, specifically, are sought with frequency. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic diamond bow brooch over the years, but those made by Van Cleef & Arpels, Tiffany & Co. and Cartier are often thought to be among the most beautiful. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also old european cut cut and old mine cut cut versions available here, too. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a diamond bow brooch, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Diamond Bow Brooch?

On average, a diamond bow brooch at 1stDibs sells for $6,338, while they’re typically $361 on the low end and $200,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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.