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Diamond Wreath Brooch- Necklace, circa 1940s 4.10 Carat in White Gold
Located in Wailea, HI
Diamond Wreath Brooch- Necklace, circa 1940s 4.10 Carat in White Gold Twenty One Round Brilliant
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, 14k Gold

Edwardian Diamond Wreath Brooch
Located in Bethesda, MD
This Edwardian brooch is easy to wear with any outfit. • Metal: Platinum • Circa: 1910s
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Vintage 1910s Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Edwardian Diamond Wreath Brooch
Edwardian Diamond Wreath Brooch
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1960s European 18k gold and diamond wreath brooch
Located in London, GB
A charming 18k gold brooch made in Europe in 1960s in the shape of a wreath. It is the perfect size
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Vintage 1960s European Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Ruby Diamond Gold Wreath Pin-Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
and round cut diamonds. Set in 14k yellow gold, this light weight brooch can be worn with any outfit.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1920s 14K Diamond Filigree Wreath Pin Brooch
Located in New York, NY
1920s Beautiful diamond filigree Brooch. White gold filigree wreath with a ribbon bow on top, 7
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

1920s 14K Diamond Filigree Wreath Pin Brooch
1920s 14K Diamond Filigree Wreath Pin Brooch
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W 1.32 in L 1.45 in
Tiffany & Co. Italian Diamond Enamel Wreath Gold Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A classic piece by Tiffany & Company, this wreath brooch features 30 VVS quality full-cut diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 5.00cts Diamond Platinum Round Wreath Brooch Pin
Located in Miami, FL
Estate Wreath Design pin decorated with natural earth-mined Round and Baguette cut Diamonds forged
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Vintage 1960s Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Vintage Pearl Wreath and Diamond Bow White Gold Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage pearl and 0.82 carat diamond, 14 karat white gold wreath brooch; part
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Vintage 1950s Unknown Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 1950’s 14kw Diamond Wreath with Bow Brooch
Located in Boston, MA
Vintage 1950’s 14kw Diamond Wreath with Bow Brooch - There are 53 round full cut diamonds that
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Vintage 1950s Unknown Revival Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Akoya Pearl Diamond Onyx 18k Yellow Gold Wreath Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
diamonds set around the wreath adding extra brilliance and sparkle to the piece. It is finished with a
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21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1950’s 14kw Diamond Flower Wreath Brooch Pendant 2.00ct
Located in Boston, MA
Vintage 1950’s 14kw Diamond Flower Wreath Brooch Pendant 2.00ct - The brooch contains 9 round
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Vintage 1950s Unknown Revival Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Old Mine Diamond Ruby Cultured Pearl 14K Gold Wreath Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This wreath style brooch delicately features two old mine cut diamonds, weighing approximately 1
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Late 20th Century Brooches

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Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold

Antique Diamond Platinum Brooch, Vintage Retro, Ribbon Loop with Circular Wreath
Located in London, GB
Vintage brooch encrusted in glittering white diamonds set in platinum, dated to 1940. Featuring a
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Vintage 1940s British Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique Pearl, Diamond, Demantoid Garnet and Gold Wreath Brooch, circa 1920
Located in London, GB
An antique pearl, diamond, demantoid garnet and gold wreath brooch, with six flower clusters, with
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Brooches

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Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, 14k Gold

14.60 Carats Large Round Brilliant Diamond Wreath Motif Brooch Set in Platinum
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This stunning wreath brooch, set in luxurious platinum, is a breathtaking and opulent piece that
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Vintage Platinum Baguette Round Diamond Wreath Circle Bow Brooch Pendant 7cttw
Located in Winter Springs, FL
A beautiful 50’s circle brooch done in platinum and set with approximately 7cttw in G-H Vs clarity
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Vintage 1950s Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Vintage Platinum & Gold 3.0ctw Ruby & Diamond Open Circle Wreath Brooch Pin
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (12) Natural Genuine Diamond - Round Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - G/H Color - VS1/VS2
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21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Platinum

Vintage Estate Tiffany and Co Platinum and Gold Diamond Wreath Pin Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Vintage Estate Tiffany and Co Platinum and Gold Diamond Wreath Pin Brooch. This gorgeous
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Vintage 1970s Contemporary Brooches

Materials

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

Antique Art Deco Platinum Old Cut Diamond & Sapphire Ribbon Circle Wreath Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
This breathtaking and large antique wreath brooch was crafted in solid platinum during the art deco
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Vintage Platinum Marquise Pear Baguette Diamond Circle Wreath Brooch 11ctw G Vs
Located in Winter Springs, FL
An absolutely magnificent brooch c. the mid to late 1950’s hand done in platinum and set with
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Mid-20th Century Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Yellow Gold Cultured Pearl Sapphire Diamond Circle Brooch -14k .20ctw Wreath Pin
Located in Greensboro, NC
Sapphires Treatment: Heating Carat(s): .12ctw Cut: Round Color: Blue Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .08ctw Cut
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21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

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

Vintage 14k Gold 1.60ct Round Diamond Emerald & White Pearl Circle Wreath Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have a truly marvelous vintage wreath pin brooch that was well crafted from solid 14k white
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Vintage 1960s Brooches

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Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 14k Gold

Antique 18k Gold Platinum 1.50ct European Diamond Pearl Circle Wreath Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
This absolutely gorgeous antique brooch was crafted during the Edwardian era from solid 18k yellow
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Vintage 1910s Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique Belle Epoque Platinum Multi Color Pearl Diamond Wreath Circle Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
backing and features a circle wreath design that is adorned with fine pearls and diamonds throughout. The
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Early 20th Century Belle Époque Brooches

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

Leaf Wreath Brooch Pin with Diamond and Ruby Detail in 14 Karat Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Beautifully textured 14 karat gold wreath brooch with sparkling diamond and ruby details. Metal
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20th Century Italian Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Ruby and Diamond Wreath Pin
Located in New York, NY
with a full cut Diamond surrounded by 6 Rubies. Marked 18kt Italy. Very chic and very elegant
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Vintage 1980s Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ruby and Diamond Wreath Pin
Ruby and Diamond Wreath Pin
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Oscar Heyman 18 Karat Gold Wreath Brooch with Marquis Diamonds and Gem Stones
By Oscar Heyman
Located in New York, NY
brooch is designed with marquise cut diamonds,emeralds, rubies and blue sapphires. Signed 18K Plat #73346
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1990s American Retro Brooches

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

Vintage Sterling Silver Pearl Rhinestone Lapel Pin Wreath Brooch
Located in Rotterdam, NL
This is a lovely vintage sterling silver round wreath brooch set with faux pearl and glass
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Brooches

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Pearl, Sterling Silver

Gilded Gold Vermeil with Enamel "Wreath with Bow" Brooch
Located in New York, NY
" brooch is accented with micro faux-diamond on the top of the bow. The brooch measures 2 1/8 inches in
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Vintage 1980s American Artisan Brooches

Antique Art Deco Irid Platinum Diamond Bow Brooch Pin Wreath Circa 1920's 1930's
Located in Greer, SC
Elegant antique art deco bow brooch featuring dazzling diamonds set in bright platinum. A great
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Opal Wreath Brooch with 0.5 Carat Diamonds Set in 14 Karat Yellow and White Gold
Located in Addison, TX
This gorgeous statement brooch can also be worn as a pendant. It features six beautiful opals
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1960’s Platinum Diamond Wreath Pin 2.50ct
Located in Boston, MA
Vintage 1960’s Platinum Diamond Wreath Pin - The wreath contains 50 round full cut diamonds that
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Revival Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Vintage 1950’s 14K White Gold Diamond Wreath Pin
Located in Boston, MA
Vintage 1950’s 14K White Gold Diamond Wreath Pin. The pin contains 14 round diamonds that weigh
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Vintage 1950s American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 1930’s White Gold Diamond and Sapphire Wreath Pin
Located in Boston, MA
Vintage 1930’s White Gold Diamond and Sapphire Wreath Pin - The wreath contains 53 Old European and
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Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold

Antique Diamond Gold Circle Brooch, 19th Century
Located in St. Catharines, ON
A beautiful gold circle brooch recalling a "couronne de fleurs" or floral wreath set with 16 old
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold

Antique Diamond Gold Circle Brooch, 19th Century
Antique Diamond Gold Circle Brooch, 19th Century
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GIA Certified Natural Pearl & Diamond Brooch Victorian
Located in Southbury, CT
rendered in 18K yellow gold but the diamonds are prong-set into platinum. A "Chatelaine Brooch" is a
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Antique 1890s American Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum

Vintage 2.78ct Diamond and 18ct White Gold Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
brooch is supplied with an independent diamond grading report card. This stunning diamond floral wreath
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20th Century Italian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

1930s Diamond Yellow Gold Platinum Set Bow Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive antique 0.22 carat diamond and 15 karat yellow gold, platinum set wreath brooch; part
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Vintage 1930s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

1930s Diamond Yellow Gold Platinum Set Bow Brooch
1930s Diamond Yellow Gold Platinum Set Bow Brooch
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H 0.19 in W 0.86 in L 1.02 in
Child & Child Diamond Platinum Pendant Brooch, circa 1900
Located in London, GB
pierced millegrain horizontal bars, and encircled by a stylized laurel wreath set with eighteen diamonds
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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique Diamond, Silver and Gold Crescent Brooch, circa 1900
Located in London, GB
An antique diamond crescent brooch, set with old-cut diamonds, weighing an estimated total of
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Silver

Antique 2.95Ct Diamond and Platinum Crescent Bow Brooch Circa 1930
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
crescent brooch; part of our diverse collection of diamond brooches. This fine and impressive 1930's
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Vintage 1930s Brooches

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Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Antique Victorian 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Portrait Brooch
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Antique Victorian 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Portrait Brooch/Pin- This exquisite 18K gold
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20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Antique 1.36 Carat Diamond and Enamel Platinum RAF Sweetheart Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
antique diamond brooch has been crafted in platinum with 18k yellow gold settings. The brooch has been
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Vintage 1930s Unknown Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel

Antique Edwardian Yellow Gold & Silver Diamond and Enamel Garrard Brooch
By Garrard & Co. Ltd.
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An Edwardian diamond, enamel, silvery, and yellow gold brooch, comprising thirteen rose cut
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel

Antique 2.90Ct Sapphire and 0.92Ct Diamond 9k Yellow Gold Brooch Circa 1890
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
sapphire wreath brooch with diamonds is an excellent gauge of gold and silver and is in excellent condition
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Antique 1890s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Silver

Antique Pearl and 1.18Ct Diamond and 15k White Gold Brooch Circa 1910
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage pearl and 1.18ct diamond, 15 karat white gold wreath brooch
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Vintage 1910s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, White Gold

0.96 Carat Emerald Diamond and Ruby 18k Yellow Gold RAF Sweetheart Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
cut diamonds. The aforementioned wreath design is surmounted with the Queen's coronet, incorporating
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Vintage 1980s Unknown Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Yellow Gold

Antique 3.00 Carat Burma Ruby and 1.02 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
brooch has been modelled in the form of a wreath and tied bow. The wreath design is embellished with
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Dancing Angel Cherubs Silver and Gold Diamond Brooch Pin Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Angel Cherubs Dancing around a Wreath and Ribbon. Silver surround Hand set with 20 old Mine-cut Diamonds
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Silver

Art Nouveau 18 Karat Gold Plique-à-Jour Enamel, Pearl and Diamond Brooch Pendant
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Art Nouveau 18k Gold Plique-a-Jour Enamel, Pearl, and Diamond Brooch Pendant Gorgeous Art Nouveau
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Antique Essex Crystal Horse and Rider Brooch
Located in Baltimore, MD
Essex crystal carving of a horse and jockey surrounded by rose diamonds. Perhaps they are symbolic
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Royal Air Force RAF Sweetheart Wings Brooch Collection Box Set, 1920
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
Gold with green enamel wreath surround and crown surmount, to the diamond point wings. Measurements
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Early 20th Century British Brooches

Materials

Platinum

Constance Mellon Conch Pearl Art Nouveau Brooch, Ring and Earclips in 18K
Located in New York, NY
considered fashion icons in their own right. **1. The Grand Wreath Brooch:** Adorn yourself with the
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Late 20th Century American Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

18k Gold

Vintage 2.68 Carat Sapphire and 1.24 Carat Diamond White Gold Jewellery Set
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive 2.68 carat sapphire and 1.24 carat diamond. 18 karat white gold brooch and
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold

Vintage 2.68 Carat Sapphire and 1.24 Carat Diamond White Gold Jewellery Set
Vintage 2.68 Carat Sapphire and 1.24 Carat Diamond White Gold Jewellery Set
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H 0.16 in W 1.06 in D 1.06 in Dm 1.18 in L 1.18 in
Antique 15ct Gold Victorian Diamond and Enamel Bow Pendant / Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
pretty diamond set bow. This item can be worn as either a pendant or a brooch. It features a removable
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 15k Gold, Enamel

Antique Edwardian 18K Gold & Platinum 3.34ctw Diamond Garland Pendant or Brooch
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An antique diamond, platinum, and yellow gold convertible brooch and pendant, comprising eighty
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Antique Natural Pearl Diamond Gold and Silver Pendant Brooch, circa 1890
Located in Goettingen, DE
Antique Natural Pearl Diamond Gold and Silver Pendant Brooch circa 1890 Magnificent, antique heart
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Antique Late 19th Century German Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Antique Tourmaline and Diamond Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Silver topped with gold wreath designed brooch set with cushion cut Tourmaline's measuring
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline

Antique Tourmaline and Diamond Pendant
Antique Tourmaline and Diamond Pendant
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W 1.13 in L 1.25 in
Mid-Century Diamond Platinum Circular Pendant
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This pristine mid-century platinum pendant/brooch features a stunning circular wreath motif adorned
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Vintage 1950s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Mid-Century Diamond Platinum Circular Pendant
Mid-Century Diamond Platinum Circular Pendant
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Dm 1.5 in L 18 in
Antique Edwardian Era Diamond Pearl Lavalier Festoon Necklace
Located in New York, NY
the wearer’s slightest movement. This Antique Edwardian Era Diamond Pearl Lavalier Festoon Necklace
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Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

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Diamond Wreath Brooch For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact diamond wreath brooch you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Gold, Yellow Gold and 14k Gold, this item was constructed with great care. Find an antique version now, or shop for 41 vintage or 5 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Finding the perfect diamond wreath brooch may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 19th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. For this particular accessory, there are many different carat weights to choose from, but versions are of considerable interest. Creating a diamond wreath brooch has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Tiffany & Co., La Triomphe and LB Exclusive are consistently popular. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also cabochon cut and marquise cut cut versions available here, too. Most of our diamond wreath brooch for sale are for women, but there are 16 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Diamond Wreath Brooch?

The price for a diamond wreath brooch starts at $350 and tops out at $27,000 with these brooches, on average, selling for $2,998.

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.