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Diamond Rose Brooch Tremblant

Antique Rose Diamond Tremblant Brooch
Antique Rose Diamond Tremblant Brooch

Antique Rose Diamond Tremblant Brooch

Located in New York, NY

A stunning French rose diamond trembelant. This great design allows that center flower to be

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Antique Early 1900s French Edwardian Brooches

French  19th Century Rose Diamond Tremblant Brooch
French  19th Century Rose Diamond Tremblant Brooch

French 19th Century Rose Diamond Tremblant Brooch

Located in New York, NY

A very collectible French rose diamond trembelant. This wonderful tremblant is has a center

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Antique 19th Century French Belle Époque Brooches

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique Victorian Tremblant Rose Cut Diamond Gold Brooch
Antique Victorian Tremblant Rose Cut Diamond Gold Brooch

Antique Victorian Tremblant Rose Cut Diamond Gold Brooch

Located in Cairo, EG

Antique large rose cut diamond brooch in tremblant design with an estimate diamond weight of 8

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Antique 1850s Unknown Brooches

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Diamond

Antique Diamond “En Tremblant” Flower Spray Brooch circa 1860 Silver Rose Gold
Antique Diamond “En Tremblant” Flower Spray Brooch circa 1860 Silver Rose Gold

Antique Diamond “En Tremblant” Flower Spray Brooch circa 1860 Silver Rose Gold

Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse

A Victorian diamond spray brooch, the flower-head centrally-set with an old-cut diamond estimated

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Antique 1860s Unknown Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, Rose Gold, Silver

VictorianVictorian 14K Gold Rose Cut Diamond Winged “En Tremblant” Insect Brooch
VictorianVictorian 14K Gold Rose Cut Diamond Winged “En Tremblant” Insect Brooch

VictorianVictorian 14K Gold Rose Cut Diamond Winged “En Tremblant” Insect Brooch

Located in Venice, CA

This 14k gold diamond winged insect brooch incorporates “en tremblant”—a Victorian jewelry design

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Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver

Antique Tremblant Gold Natural Pearl And Diamond Flower Brooch
Antique Tremblant Gold Natural Pearl And Diamond Flower Brooch

Antique Tremblant Gold Natural Pearl And Diamond Flower Brooch

Located in Firenze, IT

up this brooch are rose- cut diamonds and a natural pearl. In addition, the flower part of the

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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Brooches

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Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver

Victorian En Tremblant Diamond Brooch in 18K Gold, Circa 1880, France
Victorian En Tremblant Diamond Brooch in 18K Gold, Circa 1880, France

Victorian En Tremblant Diamond Brooch in 18K Gold, Circa 1880, France

Located in Monte Carlo, MC

diamonds. The flower is crafted en tremblant, a refined technique developed in the 18th century in which

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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches

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

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Antique Flower Bouquet Brooch with Tremblant Flower Center Pearl and Rose Cut
Antique Flower Bouquet Brooch with Tremblant Flower Center Pearl and Rose Cut

Antique Flower Bouquet Brooch with Tremblant Flower Center Pearl and Rose Cut

Located in Warrington, PA

Antique Flower Bouquet Brooch with Tremblant Flower Center, Pearl, and Rose Cut Diamonds in

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Antique 19th Century Unknown Georgian Brooches

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Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, 9k Gold

Floral Rose Cut Diamond En Tremblant Brooch
Floral Rose Cut Diamond En Tremblant Brooch

Floral Rose Cut Diamond En Tremblant Brooch

Located in Boston, MA

A monumental En Tremblant rose cut diamond floral motif brooch. Centered by a movable, or En

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Antique 19th Century Brooches

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Diamond, Yellow Gold

Vintage, En tremblant, Rose Cut Diamond Flower Brooch
Vintage, En tremblant, Rose Cut Diamond Flower Brooch

Vintage, En tremblant, Rose Cut Diamond Flower Brooch

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Vintage, En tremblant, 18 karat white gold rose cut diamond flower brooch. This is one of the most

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20th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooches

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Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Diamond "En Tremblant" Rose Spray Brooch

Antique Diamond "En Tremblant" Rose Spray Brooch

Located in Baltimore, MD

"En Tremblant" floral brooches were popular in the 19th century. The central flower is mounted on

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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Georgian En Tremblant Pink Tourmaline Rose Cut Diamond Flower Brooch
Georgian En Tremblant Pink Tourmaline Rose Cut Diamond Flower Brooch

Georgian En Tremblant Pink Tourmaline Rose Cut Diamond Flower Brooch

Located in South Pasadena, CA

Georgian En Tremblant Pink Tourmaline and Rose-cut Diamond Flower Brooch An antique Georgian

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Antique 1820s Georgian Brooches

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Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Silver

Antique Diamond Tremblant Brooch, circa 1875
Antique Diamond Tremblant Brooch, circa 1875

Antique Diamond Tremblant Brooch, circa 1875

Located in Toronto, ON

Antique Victorian Rose Cut Diamond Tremblant Brooch, mounted in silver on gold Tremblant of usual

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Antique 19th Century British Brooches

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Diamond, Gold, Silver

Antique Victorian En Tremblant Diamond Dragonfly Brooch
Antique Victorian En Tremblant Diamond Dragonfly Brooch

Antique Victorian En Tremblant Diamond Dragonfly Brooch

Located in Santa Barbara, CA

the video. This bespoke brooch is masterfully crafted with 14kt rose gold, silver, a full carat of old

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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, 14k Gold, Silver

Vintage 1960s 70.14 Carat Invisible Set Sapphire Tremblant Rose Brooch
Vintage 1960s 70.14 Carat Invisible Set Sapphire Tremblant Rose Brooch

Vintage 1960s 70.14 Carat Invisible Set Sapphire Tremblant Rose Brooch

Located in New York, NY

carats, as well as Marquise and Round Brilliant cut Diamonds weighing approximately a total of 4.30

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Vintage 1960s Brooches

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Ruby Diamond & Emerald Tremblant Clip
Ruby Diamond & Emerald Tremblant Clip

Ruby Diamond & Emerald Tremblant Clip

Located in New York, NY

14kt Rose Gold Bouquet - each flower set with a prong set Emerald, Rubu & Diamond. Beautifully

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Vintage 1950s American Brooches

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Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Victorian Tremblant Gemstone Butterfly
Victorian Tremblant Gemstone Butterfly

Victorian Tremblant Gemstone Butterfly

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

person. Made of 18 karat rose gold, the wings and body are decorated with cat’s eye quartz, rose cut

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Antique 1880s Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, Quartz, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Victorian Diamond Tremblant Brooch, circa 1875
Antique Victorian Diamond Tremblant Brooch, circa 1875

Antique Victorian Diamond Tremblant Brooch, circa 1875

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Antique Victorian Rose Cut Diamond Tremblant Brooch, mounted in silver on gold Tremblant of usual

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Antique 19th Century English Collectible Jewelry

Georgian En Tremblant Rose Cut Diamond Brooch Hair Comb
Georgian En Tremblant Rose Cut Diamond Brooch Hair Comb

Georgian En Tremblant Rose Cut Diamond Brooch Hair Comb

Located in South Pasadena, CA

Georgian En Tremblant Rose-cut Diamond Brooch/Hair Comb The ruby-eyed bee hovers with en

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Antique 1820s Georgian Brooches

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Diamond, Ruby, 15k Gold, Silver

French Diamond En Tremblant Rose Flower Gold Brooche
French Diamond En Tremblant Rose Flower Gold Brooche

French Diamond En Tremblant Rose Flower Gold Brooche

Located in Stamford, CT

mesh flower leaves to reveal the En Tremblant Diamond center section. Bright white sparkly Diamonds on

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Vintage 1950s Brooches

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Flower Brooch Tremblant in 18k Gold and Silver
Diamond Flower Brooch Tremblant in 18k Gold and Silver

Diamond Flower Brooch Tremblant in 18k Gold and Silver

Located in PARIS, FR

Diamond flower brooch tremblant in rose gold 18 karats and silver. Naturalist brooch representing a

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Antique 1880s French Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

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Victorian Silver-Topped 18K Gold Old Mine Cut Diamond Floral Brooch, 1.11 ct

Located in San Francisco, CA

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Antique 1880s Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

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Located in New York, NY

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Brooches

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Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. circa 1880 Classic Colombia Emerald Diamond Pin Necklace
Tiffany & Co. circa 1880 Classic Colombia Emerald Diamond Pin Necklace

Tiffany & Co. circa 1880 Classic Colombia Emerald Diamond Pin Necklace

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL

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Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Emerald, Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Victorian Natural Pearl and Diamond Cluster Necklace
Victorian Natural Pearl and Diamond Cluster Necklace

Victorian Natural Pearl and Diamond Cluster Necklace

Located in London, GB

A Victorian natural pearl and diamond necklace, the twelve graduated cluster motifs each centred with natural bouton pearls measuring from 5.6 mm to 9 mm, within a surround of old br...

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Antique 1880s Link Necklaces

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

Antique 1880s Old Mine Cut Diamond Russian Gold Brooch
Antique 1880s Old Mine Cut Diamond Russian Gold Brooch

Antique 1880s Old Mine Cut Diamond Russian Gold Brooch

Located in Cairo, EG

Antique 14k gold brooch on tremblant designe with old mine cut diamonds H colour white vs clearity and estimate diamond weight of 2.60 carats brooch was made in moscow 1890.c diring ...

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Antique 1890s Brooches

Antique 1880s Rose Cut Diamond Gold Brooch
Antique 1880s Rose Cut Diamond Gold Brooch

Antique 1880s Rose Cut Diamond Gold Brooch

Located in Cairo, EG

Pair of antique rose cut diamond brooch with an estimate weight of 2 carats back foild technique in 10k oxdized gold dates back to the ottoman era 1850.c brooch lengh 4.5cm magnifice...

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Antique 1850s Brooches

Diamond and Platinum Brooch by Cartier, Circa 1900
Diamond and Platinum Brooch by Cartier, Circa 1900

Diamond and Platinum Brooch by Cartier, Circa 1900

By Cartier

Located in London, GB

A diamond and platinum brooch by Cartier, circa 1900. This elegant brooch by Cartier dates from the turn of the last century and is in beautiful condition for its age. The brooch t...

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Antique Early 1900s French Late Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, Platinum

Vintage A. Tillander Diamond Platinum Tiara
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Vintage A. Tillander Diamond Platinum Tiara

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Vintage A. Tillander Diamond Platinum Tiara

Located in London, GB

An A. Tillander diamond platinum tiara, circa 1910. This exceptional diamond tiara by A. Tillander is beautifully handcrafted in platinum. The tiara is composed of intertwining, sc...

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Vintage 1910s European Retro Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, Platinum

Victorian Opal and Diamond Crown Tiara Haircomb Necklace, circa 1880s
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Victorian Opal and Diamond Crown Tiara Haircomb Necklace, circa 1880s

Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE

Victorian Opal and Diamond Crown Haircomb Necklace, ca. 1880s A very unusual and stunning Victorian crown, set with fiery opal cabochons and old-mine cut diamonds, from the 1880s. T...

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Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, Opal, Gold, Silver

Gorgeous Thierry Mugler FW 1993 Sculptural  Dress Velvet Evening Gown
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By Thierry Mugler

Located in Berlin, BE

This phenominal emerald green archival Thierry Mugler gown from the Fall/Winter 1993 Collcetion distills the iconic Designer's obsession with the female form into pure, controlled dr...

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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Harry Winston 12.00 Carats Pear Shape Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring
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Harry Winston 12.00 Carats Pear Shape Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring

By Harry Winston

Located in New York, NY

A classic Harry Winston diamond engagement ring, showcasing a 12.00 carats pear shape diamond certified by GIA as F color and VVS2 clarity, set on a five prong setting. Flanked by ta...

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Late 20th Century American Contemporary Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Platinum

Ostertag Art Deco Emerald and Diamond Brooch
Ostertag Art Deco Emerald and Diamond Brooch

Ostertag Art Deco Emerald and Diamond Brooch

By Ostertag

Located in Riverdale, NY

Wonderful Art Deco Diamond and Emerald brooch from the 1930's, set in platinum by Ostertag, France. This lovely design is very reminiscent of Coco Chanel's logo who was his neighbor ...

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Brooches

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Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Antique 1880s Rose Cut Diamond Heart Gold Pendant
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Antique 1880s Rose Cut Diamond Heart Gold Pendant

Located in Cairo, EG

Antique rose cut diamond heart pendant with an estimate diamond weight of 3.5 carats back foiled technique centered with a pear shape rose cut diamond decorted with a lotus flower on...

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Antique 1880s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond

Antique White Gold Diamond Brooch as a Bouquet of Flowers with a Bow
Antique White Gold Diamond Brooch as a Bouquet of Flowers with a Bow

Antique White Gold Diamond Brooch as a Bouquet of Flowers with a Bow

Located in Berlin, DE

Beautiful, antique white gold diamond brooch as a bouquet of flowers with a bow. Set with a lot of old cut diamonds. Including certificate of authenticity and box.

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Antique 19th Century Victorian Brooches

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Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold

Georgian 4.50 Ct Rose Cut Diamond Cluster Ring, 18K Gold, Circa 1790
Georgian 4.50 Ct Rose Cut Diamond Cluster Ring, 18K Gold, Circa 1790

Georgian 4.50 Ct Rose Cut Diamond Cluster Ring, 18K Gold, Circa 1790

Located in Napoli, IT

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Antique Late 18th Century European Georgian Cluster Rings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Oscar Heyman Bros. Exquisite Platinum Diamond Sapphire Brooch
Oscar Heyman Bros. Exquisite Platinum Diamond Sapphire Brooch

Oscar Heyman Bros. Exquisite Platinum Diamond Sapphire Brooch

By Oscar Heyman

Located in New York, NY

Platinum floral brooch by Oscar Heyman Bros., with blue sapphires and approx. 4.50ctw in diamonds. Brooch measures 2.25" x 0.75:. Marked: Plat, 70880 maker's mark. Weight - 13.1 grams.

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20th Century American Brooches

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Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

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Diamond Rose Brooch Tremblant For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate diamond rose brooch tremblant for your needs in our varied inventory. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and Silver — can elevate any look. You’re likely to find the perfect diamond rose brooch tremblant among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 19th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 20th Century. As it relates to this specific piece, our collection includes designs that are universally popular, but carat weights, specifically, are sought with frequency. Today, if you’re looking for a rose cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes old mine cut alternatives. If you’re browsing our inventory for a diamond rose brooch tremblant, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a Diamond Rose Brooch Tremblant?

The price for a diamond rose brooch tremblant starts at $3,900 and tops out at $19,000 with these brooches, on average, selling for $8,900.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

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.

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.