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Antique Art Deco 1920s Ruby and Diamonds Double Clip Brooch
Antique Art Deco 1920s Ruby and Diamonds Double Clip Brooch

Antique Art Deco 1920s Ruby and Diamonds Double Clip Brooch

Located in New York, NY

carats and Old European, Baguette, and Shield cut Diamonds weighing approximately a total of 12.00 carats

Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Star Ruby

Antique Art Deco 1930s 22.00 Carat Diamond Double Clip Brooch
Antique Art Deco 1930s 22.00 Carat Diamond Double Clip Brooch

Antique Art Deco 1930s 22.00 Carat Diamond Double Clip Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Finely crafted in platinum with 2 Old European cut center Diamonds weighing approximately a total

Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Marina B Diamond and Black Enamel Double Clip Brooch, circa 1970s
Marina B Diamond and Black Enamel Double Clip Brooch, circa 1970s

Marina B Diamond and Black Enamel Double Clip Brooch, circa 1970s

By Marina B

Located in Roma, RM

This striking vintage double clip brooch by Marina B dates to the 1970s, a decade celebrated for

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Enamel

Tiffany & Company Early 1900 Gold and Diamond double Butterfly Brooch
Tiffany & Company Early 1900 Gold and Diamond double Butterfly Brooch

Tiffany & Company Early 1900 Gold and Diamond double Butterfly Brooch

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1900 Tiffany & Company Double Butterfly Brooch, measuring 2 1/4 inches in length. Silver top

Category

Antique Early 1900s American Late Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Silver

Victorian double heart sweetheart ruby diamond brooch in 14k rose gold
Victorian double heart sweetheart ruby diamond brooch in 14k rose gold

Victorian double heart sweetheart ruby diamond brooch in 14k rose gold

Located in PARIS, FR

Victorian Diamond ruby heart brooch in 14K gold and silver. Antique brooch with a central motif of

Category

Antique 1870s Late Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Adler 18kt White Gold Diamond Double Clip Brooch, Swiss, Circa 1970
Adler 18kt White Gold Diamond Double Clip Brooch, Swiss, Circa 1970

Adler 18kt White Gold Diamond Double Clip Brooch, Swiss, Circa 1970

By Adler

Located in Braintree, GB

An exceptional Adler 18kt white gold diamond double clip brooch, exquisitely crafted in a bow-form

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Art Deco Style Vintage 10.50ct Diamond Double/Single Brooch Platinum
Art Deco Style Vintage 10.50ct Diamond Double/Single Brooch Platinum

Art Deco Style Vintage 10.50ct Diamond Double/Single Brooch Platinum

Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA

Stunning high jewelry art deco style brooch that can split into two brooches. Approximately 10.50

Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco 10.95 Carat Diamond Duette Double Clip Brooch in Platinum
Art Deco 10.95 Carat Diamond Duette Double Clip Brooch in Platinum

Art Deco 10.95 Carat Diamond Duette Double Clip Brooch in Platinum

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A stunning antique Art Deco 10.95 carat diamond and platinum double clip duette brooch; part of our

Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Retro Ruby and Diamond Rose Gold Ribbon Double Clips Brooch
Retro Ruby and Diamond Rose Gold Ribbon Double Clips Brooch

Retro Ruby and Diamond Rose Gold Ribbon Double Clips Brooch

Located in Miami Beach, FL

diamond and gold ribbon swirl in accented with prong set rubies. The brooch and fitting are 18k rose

Category

Vintage 1940s Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Art Deco Brooch Old Mine Cut Baguette Diamond Double Clip
Art Deco Brooch Old Mine Cut Baguette Diamond Double Clip

Art Deco Brooch Old Mine Cut Baguette Diamond Double Clip

Located in Berkeley, CA

This exquisite Art Deco Diamond Brooch is full of beautiful baguette diamonds and pristine old mine

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, Platinum

1960s Boucheron Paris Emerald Diamond Platinum Double Clip Brooch Pin
1960s Boucheron Paris Emerald Diamond Platinum Double Clip Brooch Pin

1960s Boucheron Paris Emerald Diamond Platinum Double Clip Brooch Pin

By BUCHERON

Located in Miami, FL

This 1960's vintage Boucheron piece of jewelry is a dual clip lapel brooch crafted in platinum and

Category

Vintage 1960s French Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, Platinum

Pearl Diamond Platinum Gold Double Clip Brooch Pin, French, 1930s
Pearl Diamond Platinum Gold Double Clip Brooch Pin, French, 1930s

Pearl Diamond Platinum Gold Double Clip Brooch Pin, French, 1930s

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

A pair of double clips created in France in the 1930s. Unusual and French chic, the pair is a great

Category

Vintage 1930s French Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Vintage Cartier Double C Motif Diamond Brooch in 18k yellow gold
Vintage Cartier Double C Motif Diamond Brooch in 18k yellow gold

Vintage Cartier Double C Motif Diamond Brooch in 18k yellow gold

By Cartier

Located in Neguri, Vizcaya

CARTIER Vintage Cartier Double C Motif Diamond Brooch A beautiful vintage Cartier double C diamond

Category

Late 20th Century French Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique rose cut diamond 14k rose gold silver top double bird brooch
Antique rose cut diamond 14k rose gold silver top double bird brooch

Antique rose cut diamond 14k rose gold silver top double bird brooch

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

A charming antique double bird brooch that beautifully captures the romantic and nature-inspired

Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Mid-Century Diamond 18k White Gold Floral Spray Double-Clip Brooch
Mid-Century Diamond 18k White Gold Floral Spray Double-Clip Brooch

Mid-Century Diamond 18k White Gold Floral Spray Double-Clip Brooch

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

white diamonds. The diamonds exhibit a captivating brilliance and sparkle that radiate across the brooch

Category

Vintage 1950s American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat Gold Double Flower Brooch, Diamonds, Pastel Sapphires and Tsavorites
18 Karat Gold Double Flower Brooch, Diamonds, Pastel Sapphires and Tsavorites

18 Karat Gold Double Flower Brooch, Diamonds, Pastel Sapphires and Tsavorites

By Cellini

Located in New York, NY

round brilliant diamonds. One leaf is set with tsavorites. The brooch measures 3" x 2.25". Stamped 18K

Category

Early 2000s Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Tsavorite, White Gold

Art Deco Diamond Double Clip Brooch/Pendant in Platinum, 7.68 Carats
Art Deco Diamond Double Clip Brooch/Pendant in Platinum, 7.68 Carats

Art Deco Diamond Double Clip Brooch/Pendant in Platinum, 7.68 Carats

Located in Honolulu, HI

: Art Deco Brooch Metal: Platinum Diamond count: 196 Diamond total carat weight: ~7.68 Diamond

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Victorian French 12.20 Ct Diamond Double Crescent Moon 18 KT Brooch
Victorian French 12.20 Ct Diamond Double Crescent Moon 18 KT Brooch

Victorian French 12.20 Ct Diamond Double Crescent Moon 18 KT Brooch

Located in Napoli, IT

also meant as “I love you to the moon and back.” Honeymoon brooches were popular accessories for

Category

Antique 1880s French Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Art Deco Platinum and White Gold Double Clip 11.00 ct. Diamond Brooch
Art Deco Platinum and White Gold Double Clip 11.00 ct. Diamond Brooch

Art Deco Platinum and White Gold Double Clip 11.00 ct. Diamond Brooch

Located in Braintree, GB

A striking and highly detailed Art Deco-style double clip brooch, masterfully set with a dazzling

Category

Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, Platinum

1.52 Carat Aquamarine and 2.92 Carat Diamond, 18k White Gold Double Clip Brooch
1.52 Carat Aquamarine and 2.92 Carat Diamond, 18k White Gold Double Clip Brooch

1.52 Carat Aquamarine and 2.92 Carat Diamond, 18k White Gold Double Clip Brooch

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

impressive aquamarine and diamond double clip brooch has been independently tested using state of the art

Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, White Gold, Platinum

18k Gold 4ctw Diamond Textured Double Teardrop Enhancer Pendant Pin Brooch
18k Gold 4ctw Diamond Textured Double Teardrop Enhancer Pendant Pin Brooch

18k Gold 4ctw Diamond Textured Double Teardrop Enhancer Pendant Pin Brooch

Located in Montclair, NJ

-- Stone(s) -- (71) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave Set - VS1/VS2 w/ Few SI

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Captivating 18K White Gold Diamond Encrusted Double Cat Brooch with Ruby Eyes
Captivating 18K White Gold Diamond Encrusted Double Cat Brooch with Ruby Eyes

Captivating 18K White Gold Diamond Encrusted Double Cat Brooch with Ruby Eyes

Located in Palm Beach, FL

This diamond encrusted, vintage, 18k white gold brooch characterizes two large and formidable cats

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, 18k Gold

Art Deco 4.14 Carat Diamond and 18k White Gold Double Clip Brooch Circa 1925
Art Deco 4.14 Carat Diamond and 18k White Gold Double Clip Brooch Circa 1925

Art Deco 4.14 Carat Diamond and 18k White Gold Double Clip Brooch Circa 1925

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

diamond double clip brooch is ornamented with a feature collet set 0.42ct and 0.40 Old European round cut

Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, Platinum

Boucheron 18K Yellow Gold Diamond and Sapphire Double Clips Brooch Retro 1940s
Boucheron 18K Yellow Gold Diamond and Sapphire Double Clips Brooch Retro 1940s

Boucheron 18K Yellow Gold Diamond and Sapphire Double Clips Brooch Retro 1940s

By Boucheron

Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE

Important double clips in 18k yellow gold from the Retro period, ca. 1940s. These collectable clips

Category

Mid-20th Century French Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Art Deco 1930´s Detachable double clip brooch in platinum and 14ct diamonds
Art Deco 1930´s Detachable double clip brooch in platinum and 14ct diamonds

Art Deco 1930´s Detachable double clip brooch in platinum and 14ct diamonds

Located in Neguri, Vizcaya

Art Deco 1930´s Detachable double clip brooch in platinum and old cut diamonds Central Row Old Cut

Category

Vintage 1920s Spanish Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, Platinum

Platinum & 18k Gold GIA 51.68ct Sapphire Ruby Diamond Large Double Leaf Brooch
Platinum & 18k Gold GIA 51.68ct Sapphire Ruby Diamond Large Double Leaf Brooch

Platinum & 18k Gold GIA 51.68ct Sapphire Ruby Diamond Large Double Leaf Brooch

Located in Montclair, NJ

Certification Details Below for Complete Info ** (98) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Baguette & Marquise Cut - Prong

Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Diamond Double Clip
Diamond Double Clip

Diamond Double Clip

Located in New York, NY

Diamond Diamond Clip Converts to 2 separate Brooches. 2 Marquise Cut Yellow Diamonds approx 1.05

Category

Vintage 1950s Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

6 Carat Diamond Blue Sapphire Double Clip Deco Style 18 Karat White Gold Brooch
6 Carat Diamond Blue Sapphire Double Clip Deco Style 18 Karat White Gold Brooch

6 Carat Diamond Blue Sapphire Double Clip Deco Style 18 Karat White Gold Brooch

By Tresor Paris

Located in London, GB

Double Flower shape brooch featuring an oval blue sapphire on each in the centre flanked by various

Category

Late 20th Century British Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 1940s Multi-Gem Rock Crystal Double Clip Brooch
Vintage 1940s Multi-Gem Rock Crystal Double Clip Brooch

Vintage 1940s Multi-Gem Rock Crystal Double Clip Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Finely crafted in 14k white gold with 2 carved Rock Crystals, Diamonds, Rubies, Emeralds, and

Category

Vintage 1940s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Rock Crystal, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Vintage Diamond Star Sapphire Brooch
Vintage Diamond Star Sapphire Brooch

Vintage Diamond Star Sapphire Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Vintage Star Sapphire and Diamond Halo Double Cabochon Brooch in Platinum Add a touch of ethereal

Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Star Sapphire

Platinum Ruby & Diamond Double Clip Pins
Platinum Ruby & Diamond Double Clip Pins

Platinum Ruby & Diamond Double Clip Pins

Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY

Command attention with this iconic pair of platinum, ruby, and diamond double clip pins, a true

Category

Vintage 1950s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

A Cartier New York Art Deco Tutti Frutti Double Clip Brooch
A Cartier New York Art Deco Tutti Frutti Double Clip Brooch

A Cartier New York Art Deco Tutti Frutti Double Clip Brooch

By Cartier

Located in London, GB

A Cartier New York Art Deco Tutti Frutti double clip brooch. An exceptional piece, a beautiful

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Platinum

Rene Boivin 18k Gold Retro Double Clip Pin Brooch Vintage Jewelry
Rene Boivin 18k Gold Retro Double Clip Pin Brooch Vintage Jewelry

Rene Boivin 18k Gold Retro Double Clip Pin Brooch Vintage Jewelry

By René Boivin

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

, rounded disks, arch and shield-shaped brooches. This Rene Boivin Retro dress double clip is made of 22

Category

Vintage 1940s French Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Pearl, Diamond and Enamel Brooch
Victorian Pearl, Diamond and Enamel Brooch

Victorian Pearl, Diamond and Enamel Brooch

Located in London, GB

This is a Victorian 15ct gold pearl and diamond double heart brooch. The brooch features a rose cut

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Silver, Enamel

Retro 2.50ct Diamond Gold Double Clip Pin
Retro 2.50ct Diamond Gold Double Clip Pin

Retro 2.50ct Diamond Gold Double Clip Pin

Located in New York, NY

This is an elegant 14k yellow and white gold double clip pin form the Retro era. The pin is set

Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Victorian Emerald and Diamond Double Snake Tie Clip
Victorian Emerald and Diamond Double Snake Tie Clip

Victorian Emerald and Diamond Double Snake Tie Clip

Located in London, GB

of coiled snakes, each adorned with a bright white round faceted old mine cut white diamonds at the

Category

Antique 1880s Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1940s 9.00 Carat Diamond Bow Double Clips
Vintage 1940s 9.00 Carat Diamond Bow Double Clips

Vintage 1940s 9.00 Carat Diamond Bow Double Clips

Located in New York, NY

Finely crafted in platinum with Round Brilliant and Single cut Diamonds weighing a total of

Category

Vintage 1940s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

1950s Elegant Diamond Gold Double Leaf Pin
1950s Elegant Diamond Gold Double Leaf Pin

1950s Elegant Diamond Gold Double Leaf Pin

Located in New York, NY

Beautiful Handmade Double Leaf Pin. A pair of Pierced Leaves set with Fine White Diamonds set in

Category

Vintage 1950s American Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1940s Retro Gold Diamond & Ruby Double Clips
Vintage 1940s Retro Gold Diamond & Ruby Double Clips

Vintage 1940s Retro Gold Diamond & Ruby Double Clips

Located in New York, NY

Finely crafted in 14k rose gold and platinum with Round brilliant cut Diamonds weighing

Category

Vintage 1940s Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Platinum

Victorian Diamond and Sapphire Double Pin, circa 1900s
Victorian Diamond and Sapphire Double Pin, circa 1900s

Victorian Diamond and Sapphire Double Pin, circa 1900s

Located in London, GB

This gorgeous double pin was created in the Victorian era. Two circles are set with alternating

Category

Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

1950s 6.00ct Diamond Double Clip Pin and Earrings Set
1950s 6.00ct Diamond Double Clip Pin and Earrings Set

1950s 6.00ct Diamond Double Clip Pin and Earrings Set

Located in New York, NY

This is an amazing 18k yellow gold and platinum double clip and earrings set. The set features

Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Platinum Art Deco Green Emerald And Diamond 25 Carat Brooch
Platinum Art Deco Green Emerald And Diamond 25 Carat Brooch

Platinum Art Deco Green Emerald And Diamond 25 Carat Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Platinum Art Deco Green Emerald And Diamond 25 Carat Brooch Art Deco Geometric Emerald And Diamond

Category

20th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Antique Art Deco 1930s 8.00 Carat Diamond Double Clips
Antique Art Deco 1930s 8.00 Carat Diamond Double Clips

Antique Art Deco 1930s 8.00 Carat Diamond Double Clips

Located in New York, NY

Finely crafted in platinum with Old European and Baguette cut Diamonds weighing a total of

Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique Art Deco 1930s 8.00 Carat Diamond Double Clips
Antique Art Deco 1930s 8.00 Carat Diamond Double Clips

Antique Art Deco 1930s 8.00 Carat Diamond Double Clips

Located in New York, NY

Finely crafted in platinum with Old European and Baguette cut Diamonds weighing a total of

Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique Art Deco 1920s 10.00 Carat Diamond & Ruby Double Clips
Antique Art Deco 1920s 10.00 Carat Diamond & Ruby Double Clips

Antique Art Deco 1920s 10.00 Carat Diamond & Ruby Double Clips

Located in New York, NY

Finely crafted in platinum with Old European cut Diamonds weighing a total of approximately 10.00

Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Van Cleef & Arpels Retro  Ludo Hexagone Diamond Gold Double Clips
Van Cleef & Arpels Retro  Ludo Hexagone Diamond Gold Double Clips

Van Cleef & Arpels Retro Ludo Hexagone Diamond Gold Double Clips

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

of an articulated ribbon of small hexagons encrusted with diamonds & usually in yellow gold. Signed

Category

Mid-20th Century French Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique 6.10 Carat Diamond and 9k Yellow Gold Brooch/Pendant Circa 1885
Antique 6.10 Carat Diamond and 9k Yellow Gold Brooch/Pendant Circa 1885

Antique 6.10 Carat Diamond and 9k Yellow Gold Brooch/Pendant Circa 1885

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

diamond pendant, doubling as a brooch, offers versatility and timeless sophistication, making it an

Category

Antique 1880s Unknown Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver

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Double Diamond Brooches For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, there are many options to choose from in our inventory of double diamond brooches. Frequently made of Platinum, Gold and 18k Gold, these items were constructed with great care. Find a collection of 358 vintage versions or 11 modern creations for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Our inventory has long been popular, and it includes earlier versions that date to the 19th Century and newer variations that were made as recently as the 21st Century. Pieces in our collection of double diamond brooches made by Art Deco jewelers — as well as those associated with Retro — are very popular. There have been many well-made iterations of these items over the years, but those made by Cartier, Tiffany & Co. and Van Cleef & Arpels are often thought to be among the most beautiful. A selection of round cut, old european cut and brilliant cut can be found today on these pages. When shopping our range of double diamond brooches, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men today than there are for women.

How Much are Double Diamond Brooches?

Prices for double diamond brooches can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $345 and can go as high as $109,842, while double diamond brooches, on average, fetch $14,149.

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.

Questions About Double Diamond Brooches
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 23, 2024
    Double-cut diamonds are diamonds that have facets arranged in a certain way. Specifically, the double-cut has a traditional brilliant cut on one side and a rougher rose cut on the other. As a result, the gemstone can be set in two different ways. Explore a large collection of diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertDecember 4, 2023
    The number of facets a double-cut diamond has varies. The cut gets its name from the fact that it has a brilliant round cut on one side and a rose cut on the other, allowing it to be mounted in two ways. On the brilliant cut side, there will usually be 57 facets. However, the number of facets on the rose cut can vary. Many feature 24, but some rose-cut gems may have slightly more or less. Shop a collection of antique and vintage diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.