3.14 Carat Pink & Blue Sapphire & Diamond Pave in 18K White Gold Parrot Brooch
Located in Miami, FL
Designed with charming lifelike detail, this playful piece adds character to any collection. Details Item Type: Brooch Pin Metal: 18K White Gold Weight: 9.00 grams Center Stone Det...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Frog Pink Ruby Diamond Pave & Green Garnet 18K Rose Gold Animal Pin Brooch
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 2.60x2.00x2.65cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "3 Black Diamonds 0.06 CT 23 White Diamonds 0.16 CT 23 Green Garnet 0.37 CT 2 Ruby 0.49 CT 18KR 5.95 GM (WBTT)" 18K Gold...
Diamond, Black Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Frog Pink Ruby & Diamond Pave Green Garnet 18K Rose Gold Animal Pin Brooch
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 2.50x2.50x0.70cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "3 Black Diamonds 0.08 CT 23 White Diamonds 0.16 CT 23 Green Garnet 0.40 CT 2 Ruby 0.49 CT 18KR 5.30 GM (WBTT)" 18K Gold...
Diamond, Black Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Pigeon Bird Peace Red Pink Ruby Rubies Diamonds Pave 14K Gold Pin Brooch
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Tysons, VA
Experience the refined beauty of this exquisite pigeon bird brooch. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, the brooch features a bird in flight, adorned with shimmering rubies...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14k Gold 0.60ctw Pave Diamond Pink Topaz & Black Onyx Large Brooch Pin
Located in Montclair, NJ
You are looking at a simply marvelous vintage pin brooch crafted from solid 14k yellow gold. It features an elegant design neatly bezel set with two elongated pear pink topaz stones ...
Diamond, Onyx, Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Aquamarine & Green Garnet Diamond Pave Dove Bird 18K Two Tone Gold Pin Brooch
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 7.50x4.70x0.80cm Color: 18K Rose Gold 1 Aquamarine 2.46 CT 416 Fancy Diamonds 6.33 CT 110 Green Garnet 1.19 CT 1 Ruby 0.03 CT 18KR 25.83 GM 18K Gold & Precious Diamond &...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Pave Diamond Floral Spray Pin Brooch 10.86 Carat Total Weight in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
Pave Diamond Floral Spray Pin Brooch 10.86 carat total weight in 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Flower Spray Brooch features overlapping petals of Pave set Round Brilliant Diamonds set in ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sea Fish Diamonds Pave Pink Ruby & Black Pearl 18K Rose Gold Pin Brooch
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 5.00x1.30x1.10cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "9 White Diamonds 0.05 CT 7 Fancy Diamonds 0.06 CT 1 Green Garnet 0.08 CT 1 Black Pearl 7.10 CT(10MM) 163 Ruby 2.29 CT 18...
Diamond, Garnet, Black Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
HENRY DUNAY 18K Yellow Gold Pavé Diamond Open Textured Brooch Pin 4ctw F Vs
By Henry Dunay
Located in Winter Springs, FL
Anything by Henry Dunay is truly a work of art, and this brooch is no exception. Crafted in beautifully textured 18K yellow gold, this brooch has been masterfully pavé set with appro...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Orange Citrine & Diamond Pave and Ruby 18K Rose White Gold Animal Pin Brooch
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 4.40x3.60x1.60cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "1 Citrine 10.45 CT 32 White Diamonds 0.45 CT 241 Fancy Diamonds 2.70 CT 2 Ruby 0.07 CT 18KR 24.79 GM (WNTT)" 18K Gold &...
Citrine, Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Round Brilliant Pavé Diamond Open Swirl Motif Brooch Set in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This 14 karat yellow gold brooch features an enchanting wave design, showcasing a harmonious blend of precious metal and diamonds. The brooch captures the fluidity of waves with two ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$8,815Sale Price|20% Off
Mid-20th Century 18KT White Gold Bird Brooch with Pavé Diamonds and Ruby Accents
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
Designed to look like a stylized bird, the brooch is decorated with round pavé-set diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Textured Owl Brooch with Emerald Eye and Pavé Diamonds in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This whimsical owl brooch brings personality and sparkle together in a playful yet elegant design. Crafted in 14 karat yellow gold, the owl's feathers are rendered in an expressive p...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Platinum Pave Diamond Frog Pin
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom design Material: platinum Diamond: 133 round brilliant cut= 2.00cttw Color: F / G Clarity: VS1-2 Dimensions: pin measures 38.75mm in length Weight: 15.28 grams
Diamond, Platinum
Art Nouveau Austria Scheid RareMark Pave Zircon Silver Snake Brooch c1910
By Georg Adam Scheid
Located in Chicago, IL
During the Art-Nouveau period while German-born Vienna-based silversmith, niello master and entrepreneur Georg Adam Scheid (1837-1921) was prospering from a related refinery business...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire, Zircon, Silver, Sterling Silver
Pink Sapphire Pave & Antelope Deer 18K Rose Gold Statement Animal Pin Brooch
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
A captivating brooch featuring pink sapphires and diamonds. This exquisite piece is crafted in 18k rose gold, forming the elegant shape of a stylized animal. Adorning the brooch ar...
White Diamond, Garnet, Pink Sapphire, Mandarin Garnet, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Diamond Leaf Brooch Black & White Diamonds 18K Gold Taka
Located in BILBAO, ES
- Material: 18K White Gold - Weight: 21.7 grams - Diamonds: 552 White Diamonds (Brilliant Cut, approx. 5.19 ct) 119 Black Diamonds (Brilliant Cut, approx. 2.08 ct) - Tota...
Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Baton Pin with White Diamond Pave in Sterling Silver
By Tateossian
Located in Fulham business exchange, London
Baton pin with white diamond pave in sterling silver Add sparkle to special occasions with this micro pave baton-shaped pin set in sterling silver. 99 single cut white diamonds have...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sterling Silver
18 Karat White Gold Pave Diamond Starfish Pin
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom design Material: 18K white gold Diamond: 121 round brilliant cut= 7.45cttw Color: F / G Clarity: VS1-2 Dimensions: pin measures 74mm in length Weight: 10.70 grams
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Three Dimensional Diamond and Gold Leaf Brooch
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Impressive pavé diamond leaf brooch made of 18K yellow and white gold, circa 1960 -1970's.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
Antique Carrington Diamond and Nephrite Jade Floral Brooch
Located in London, GB
Here we have a wonderful brooch dating back to the early 20th century. The brooch features carved nephrite jade leaves and a pave set diamond flower.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Art Deco Platinum Sapphire & Diamond Bow Brooch, c1920
Located in Braintree, GB
The vivid blue sapphires contrast beautifully with the bright diamond pavé, creating a refined antique brooch ideal for vintage jewellery lovers searching for Art Deco brooch, sapphi...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Diamond Lizard Brooch Ruby Eyes 18K Gold Taka Singapore
Located in BILBAO, ES
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Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
Vintage Italian Diamond and White Gold Poodle Brooch, 1994
Located in London, GB
A vintage diamond poodle brooch, with pavé set diamonds, mounted in 18ct white gold, with a yellow gold collar, with an Italian mark and a London import Hallmark and u date letter fo...
Diamond, White Gold
Pill XXV Collection, Micro Pave Pill Pin with Diamond and 18K Gold
By Tateossian
Located in Fulham business exchange, London
Pill XXV Collection - Micro Pave Pill pin with diamond and 18K gold Tateossian has crafted an exclusive collection for the Elton John Aids Foundation, helping to contribute to their...
Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Vintage White Gold Diamond and Australian Pearl Floral Brooch, 2009
Located in BILBAO, ES
- Metal: 18K White Gold - Gold Weight: 9.47 grams - Gemstones: -102 Brilliant-Cut Diamonds, approx. 1.02 carats total -2 Australian Pearls - Design: Floral branch with tu...
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
18 Karat White Gold 2.36 Carat Diamond Leaf Brooch
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
Designed by Cellini Jewelers NYC, as two leaves, this 18 karat white gold brooch is set with 2.36 carats of pave diamonds. The brooch measures 2" x 1.25".
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1920s 6.69 Carat Citrine Diamond and Onyx Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The two impressive citrines are connected via two parallel bars, embellished with a total of thirty Dutch cut pavé set diamonds. The antique brooch is further accented by three impr...
Citrine, Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Regal 18K White Gold Sapphire and Diamond Flower Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This intricately designed pavé-set diamond flower brooch with extending calibré-cut sapphire undulating petals comprises of approximately 40ct of square cut, invisible set sapphires ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Floral Motif Diamond Platinum Lapel Pin Brooch Pendant
Located in Miami, FL
The sparkling center-stone is surrounded by 14 genuine tapered baguette diamonds, complemented by two layers of overlapping petals swathed in 200 pave diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique Pearl and Diamond Yellow Gold and Silver Set Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The brooch is supplied with an independent diamond grading report card.
Diamond, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Vintage French 1.70 Carat Emerald Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This vintage brooch is embellished with a central stunning cabochon cut emerald encompassed with six-pointed stellate style platinum settings, ornamented with twelve pavé set diamond...
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold
Art Deco onyx fine pearl brooch in platinum, Rectangular brooch
Located in PARIS, FR
The cream-colored pearl sits at the center of a lozenge formed by onyx stones, within a pavé setting of old-cut diamonds. The brooch is entirely pavé-set with 3.5 carats of rose-cut ...
Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Platinum
.75 Carat Diamond Peal White Gold Swan Midcentury Brooch
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid-Century natural freshwater pearl and pave diamond Swan brooch in 14k white gold. 1 freshwater white grayish pearl 16.9 x 8mm 67 single cut diamond H-J SI-I, approx. .75ct 14k wh...
Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Diamond and White Gold Bow Brooch, circa 1990, 5.00 Carats
Located in London, GB
A diamond bow brooch, pavé set with round brilliant-cut diamonds, in an openwork bow design, with millegrain edges, mounted in 18 carat white gold, with a pin and trombone safety cla...
Diamond, White Gold
Antique Sapphire Diamond and Seed Pearl Yellow Gold and Platinum Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The chevron shaped terminals of the brooch are accented with a total of twenty-eight Dutch cut pavé set diamonds.
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
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 ...
Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Soho 18 Karat White Gold Pave Diamond and Black Onyx Swirl Pin
By SOHO
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: Soho Material: 18K white gold Diamond: 50 round brilliant cut= 1.20cttw Color: G Clarity: VS2 Dimensions: pin measures 42mm in length Weight: 9.76 grams
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cascading Floral Bar Pin Brooch in 18K White Gold with Blue Sapphires & Diamonds
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
Pre owned vintage estate 18K white gold sapphire and diamond bar brooch with 58 pavé set round brilliant cut diamonds approximately 0.38 carat total weight.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Stenzhorn 18 Karat White Gold Brooch with Six 3.20 Carat Diamond Flowers
Located in New York, NY
This elegant 18 karat white gold brooch, by Stenzhorn, has been designed with six flowers set with pave diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Pearl and 1.18Ct Diamond and 15k White Gold Brooch Circa 1910
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The circular frame is embellished with nine impressive natural pearls, alternating with eight individually collet set Old European round cut diamonds. The lower portion of the brooc...
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
Diamond Panther Brooch in 18K White Gold with Black Rhodium and Rubies, 2008
Located in BILBAO, ES
A bold and collectible statement jewel, ideal for lovers of fine animal jewelry and sophisticated diamond creations. - Metal: 18K White Gold with Black Rhodium - Weight: 25.80 grams...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium
La Nouvelle Bague .20 Carat Diamond Enamel Two-Tone Gold Brooch
Located in Stamford, CT
Yellow and white 18k gold enamel pave set diamond brooch. La Nouvelle Bague 20 round brilliant cut diamonds, G-H SI approx. .20cts Orange red enamel 18k yellow gold 18k white gol...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Brown Agatha Butterfly Brooch in 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamonds
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
* STONES ◘ 2 center diamonds of 0.18ct each total 0.36ct and 0.20ct of pavé diamonds around the brooch (VS, G-H) ◘ Fair trade, cut white diamond MATERIAL ◘ Weight 29,90gr ◘ Made fr...
Agate, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat White & Yellow Gold Fancy Yellow and White Pave Diamond Flower Pin
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 18K white & yellow gold Diamond: 453 round brilliant & 14 baguette cut = 14.12cttw Color: G Clarity: VS2 Diamond: 30 round brilliant cut = 0.60cttw Color: ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
Van Dell Diamond Pave Horse and Rider Pin Pendant in 14k White and Yellow Gold
By Van Dell
Located in La Jolla, CA
VAN DELL Diamond Pave Horse and Rider Pin / Pendant in 14k White and Yellow Gold Diamond Pave Horse and Lady Rider Pin feature Round Brilliant Diamonds Pave in 14k White Gold with a...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Giovane Italy 18KT Gold, 7.35 Carat Sapphire and 1.53 Carat Diamond Bee Brooch
By Giovane
Located in New York, NY
The 18 karat yellow gold bee is set with 7.35 carats of beaded sapphires and 1.53 carats of pave diamonds. The brooch is 1.25" diameter.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold
Giovane Italy 18 Karat Gold Mouse Brooch, 9.75 Carat Beaded Rubies and Diamonds
By Giovane
Located in New York, NY
The 18 karat yellow gold mouse is set with 9.75 carats of beaded rubies and 2.00 carats of diamond pave. The brooch is 1.75" diameter.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Giovane Italy 18KT Gold, 4.27 Carat Emeralds and 1.53 Carat Diamond Bee Brooch
By Giovane
Located in New York, NY
The 18 karat yellow gold bee is set with 4.72 carats of beaded emeralds and 1.53 carats of diamond pave. The brooch is 1.25" diameter.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,400Sale Price|20% Off
18K Diamond Pave and Enamel Jockey and Horse Pendant/Brooch
Located in Aspen, CO
This pendant, which can also be worn as a brooch, is well made with 135 brilliant cut diamonds estimated to weigh 3.10 cts.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Enamel
18K White Gold Diamond Pave Jockey and Horse Pendant Brooch, 3.10 cts
Located in Aspen, CO
This pendant, which can also be worn as a brooch, is well made with 135 brilliant cut diamonds estimated to weigh 3.10 cts.
Diamond, Enamel, Platinum, 18k Gold, White Gold
$15,800Sale Price|20% Off
8.20 Carat Pave Diamond and Fire Opal 18 Karat Leaves Pendant Brooch
Located in Chevy Chase, MD
An amazing Diamond and Fire Opal pendant brooch! The oxidized white gold leaf is pave set with a variety of colored fancy brown and fancy yellow toned round brilliant diamonds, with...
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
RUCHI Diamond Slice with Pavé Two-Tone Gold Butterfly Pendant and Brooch
By Ruchi New York
Located in New York, NY
18K Yellow Gold and Black Rhodium Diamond Slices: 3.37ct total weight
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rhodium
Large Pave Diamond Set Heart Brooch Pendant
Located in London, GB
A diamond set heart brooch/pendant, pave set with round brilliant-cut diamonds, estimated to weigh 6.5 carats in total, all in white mount with heart shape glass locket compartment o...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
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.
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.
The care that went into crafting this jewel, with its lifelike carved petals and diamond accents, matches the sentiment it represents.
For starters, it is one of the jewelry designer’s most celebrated works.
Though it sparkles with more than 27 carats of diamonds, this multifaceted gem delivers more than just dazzle.
Stellene Volandes takes us on a glittering, engrossing tour through the centuries.
From cameos to cigar bands, here are the looks on our radar this season.
The philanthropist and heiress was an avid jewelry collector, and her trove of Jean Schlumberger creations embodies the love of nature she shared with the famed designer.