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Vintage 1960´s diamond pin brooche Double Feather with a Rubi Bow
Vintage 1960´s diamond pin brooche Double Feather with a Rubi Bow

Vintage 1960´s diamond pin brooche Double Feather with a Rubi Bow

Located in Neguri, Vizcaya

Vintage 1960´s diamond pin brooche Double Feather with a Rubi Bow Mounted in 18k gold fully set

Category

Vintage 1940s Spanish Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Transformable Drayson London Art Deco Platinum Diamond Ruby Wings Pendant Brooch
Transformable Drayson London Art Deco Platinum Diamond Ruby Wings Pendant Brooch

Transformable Drayson London Art Deco Platinum Diamond Ruby Wings Pendant Brooch

By Drayson

Located in New York, NY

recognizable. This fine transformable Art Deco wings platinum, diamond and ruby double clip brooch/pendant is

Category

Early 20th Century British Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

.35 Carat Natural Diamonds Candy Cane Twisting X-Double Stick Pin
.35 Carat Natural Diamonds Candy Cane Twisting X-Double Stick Pin

.35 Carat Natural Diamonds Candy Cane Twisting X-Double Stick Pin

Located in New York, NY

Retro Gold X Twist pin. Double Tubular Candy Caned Twisting pattern New condition. Natural Round

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Cartier Double-Sided Stickpin, c. 1920
Cartier Double-Sided Stickpin, c. 1920

Cartier Double-Sided Stickpin, c. 1920

By Cartier

Located in Weston, MA

A statement of quiet sophistication, this double-sided stickpin by Cartier is both stylish and

Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Brooches

Materials

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

Platinum Diamond Convertible Bow Brooch Double Clip 16 Carats Edwardian
Platinum Diamond Convertible Bow Brooch Double Clip 16 Carats Edwardian

Platinum Diamond Convertible Bow Brooch Double Clip 16 Carats Edwardian

Located in North Miami, FL

jewelry. Convertible diamond brooches and double clip brooches from the Edwardian period are increasingly

Category

Vintage 1910s French Edwardian Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

1980s Diamond Pearl 18 Karat Gold Double Flower Pin Brooch
1980s Diamond Pearl 18 Karat Gold Double Flower Pin Brooch

1980s Diamond Pearl 18 Karat Gold Double Flower Pin Brooch

Located in Miami, FL

Adore this prominent and beautiful Estate Diamond Pearl 18K Gold Double Flower Pin Brooch! This

Category

Vintage 1980s Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Diamond Sapphire Gold Multi-strand Bead Necklace and Double Flower Brooches
Diamond Sapphire Gold Multi-strand Bead Necklace and Double Flower Brooches

Diamond Sapphire Gold Multi-strand Bead Necklace and Double Flower Brooches

Located in Miami, FL

purple to dark midnight blue.  The center of the brooch flowers display round cut genuine diamonds

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

French, Convertible 'Double Clip', Diamond Floral Spray Brooch and Ear Clips
French, Convertible 'Double Clip', Diamond Floral Spray Brooch and Ear Clips

French, Convertible 'Double Clip', Diamond Floral Spray Brooch and Ear Clips

Located in Brisbane City, QLD

A very fine and versatile French platinum brooch pin with detachable dress pins and ear-clips. The

Category

Mid-20th Century French Retro Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Victorian Diamond Double Serpent Brooch
Victorian Diamond Double Serpent Brooch

Victorian Diamond Double Serpent Brooch

Located in London, GB

A Victorian diamond double serpent brooch, the central old European-cut diamond weighing

Category

Antique 1890s British Late Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Silver

French Double Lillypad Brooch
French Double Lillypad Brooch

French Double Lillypad Brooch

Located in London, GB

A French double lillypad brooch, the gold carved lillypads set with old brilliant-cut diamonds

Category

Early 20th Century French Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

A Victorian Pearl and Diamond Double Heart Brooch
A Victorian Pearl and Diamond Double Heart Brooch

A Victorian Pearl and Diamond Double Heart Brooch

Located in London, GB

A Victorian pearl and diamond double heart brooch, each heart set with a natural saltwater oval

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Diamond Platinum Double Clip Brooch
Diamond Platinum Double Clip Brooch

Diamond Platinum Double Clip Brooch

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

A lovely and versatile diamond brooch mounted in platinum. The pair of curvilinear brooches are

Category

Late 20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Diamond Ruby Double Clips Brooch
Diamond Ruby Double Clips Brooch

Diamond Ruby Double Clips Brooch

Located in New York, NY

round diamonds weighing an estimated 15 carats can be worn individually or combined to form a single

Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby

Double Diamond Feather Brooch with Enamel
Double Diamond Feather Brooch with Enamel

Double Diamond Feather Brooch with Enamel

Located in New York, NY

18k Double diamond feather brooch with enamel, circa 1970's, total diamond weight approximately

Category

Vintage 1970s Brooches

Materials

Diamond

Edwardian Double Heart Pearl Diamond Brooch
Edwardian Double Heart Pearl Diamond Brooch

Edwardian Double Heart Pearl Diamond Brooch

Located in London, GB

A wonderfully sentimental 15ct gold brooch, surrounded by natural pearls, with a double heart

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, 15k Gold

Art Deco Diamond Platinum Double Clip Brooch
Art Deco Diamond Platinum Double Clip Brooch

Art Deco Diamond Platinum Double Clip Brooch

Located in Berlin, DE

An impressive art deco piece in geometrical design comprising two symmetric panels. 268 diamonds

Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

René Boivin Diamond Double Clip Brooch, 1935
René Boivin Diamond Double Clip Brooch, 1935

René Boivin Diamond Double Clip Brooch, 1935

By René Boivin

Located in Munich, DE

Two exquisite diamond clips, by René Boivin. Each clip is of a geometric design, decorated with 64

Category

Vintage 1930s French Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Pair of Diamond, Yellow Gold Double Brooches
Pair of Diamond, Yellow Gold Double Brooches

Pair of Diamond, Yellow Gold Double Brooches

Located in Pleasant Hill, CA

Designed as two open fall, spray, and fan motifs, accented by (6) single-cut diamonds, 0.15 ct. tw

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Artisan Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Aquamarine Diamond Platinum Double Clip Brooch
Art Deco Aquamarine Diamond Platinum Double Clip Brooch

Art Deco Aquamarine Diamond Platinum Double Clip Brooch

Located in Milano, IT

An Art Deco platinum diamond and aquamarine double clip brooch. Probably american, 1930.

Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum

Antique Sapphire Diamond Ring and Double Brooch Set
Antique Sapphire Diamond Ring and Double Brooch Set

Antique Sapphire Diamond Ring and Double Brooch Set

Located in Frankfurt, DE

3.30 cts.) and 1 sapphire as centre (approximately 1.80 cts). Convertible into double brooch and three

Category

Vintage 1950s German Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Antique Moonstone Diamond Silver Gold Double Heart Brooch
Antique Moonstone Diamond Silver Gold Double Heart Brooch

Antique Moonstone Diamond Silver Gold Double Heart Brooch

Located in Edinburgh, GB

A late Victorian/early Edwardian silver and gold moonstone and diamond double heart brooch

Category

20th Century British Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, Gold, Silver

Art Deco 15 Carat Diamond Double Clip Brooch

Art Deco 15 Carat Diamond Double Clip Brooch

Located in Chestnut Hill, MA

Platinum vintage clips / pin consisting of approximately 15 carats of diamonds.

Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Edwardian Double Heart Moonstone Diamond Silver Gold Brooch
Edwardian Double Heart Moonstone Diamond Silver Gold Brooch

Edwardian Double Heart Moonstone Diamond Silver Gold Brooch

Located in London, GB

A really romantic brooch which, made circa 1900-1910. The Edwardian era was such a beautiful period

Category

Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Amber, Diamond, Moonstone, 15k Gold, Silver

Victorian Moonstone Diamond Silver Gold Double Heart Brooch
Victorian Moonstone Diamond Silver Gold Double Heart Brooch

Victorian Moonstone Diamond Silver Gold Double Heart Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Beautiful heart shaped moonstones set in a silver on gold mount surrounded by rose cuts diamonds

Category

Antique 1860s English Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, Gold, Silver

Victorian Rose Cut Diamond Double Heart Pendant-Brooch
Victorian Rose Cut Diamond Double Heart Pendant-Brooch

Victorian Rose Cut Diamond Double Heart Pendant-Brooch

Located in Miami Beach, FL

, composed of two foil backed pear-shaped rose-cut diamonds, framed and topped with rose-cut diamonds, with

Category

Antique 19th Century French Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

1950s Double Clip Diamond Brooch in 18K White Gold
1950s Double Clip Diamond Brooch in 18K White Gold

1950s Double Clip Diamond Brooch in 18K White Gold

Located in Greenwich, CT

Estate Pieces Curated by Parulina- 1950s Double Clip Brooch that features approximately 15.00ct of

Category

Vintage 1950s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Gold & Diamond Double Leaf Brooch.
Van Cleef & Arpels Gold & Diamond Double Leaf Brooch.

Van Cleef & Arpels Gold & Diamond Double Leaf Brooch.

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Miami, FL

A Van Cleef & Arpels Gold & Diamond Double Leaf Brooch. Signed: VCA and Numbered 70460, with Makers

Category

French Brooches

Raymond C. Yard White and Yellow Diamond Double Clip Brooch
Raymond C. Yard White and Yellow Diamond Double Clip Brooch

Raymond C. Yard White and Yellow Diamond Double Clip Brooch

By Raymond C. Yard

Located in Greenwich, CT

Diamond double clip brooch, showcasing a pair of fancy vivid yellow round-cut diamond with round

Category

Vintage 1950s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Chaumet Art Deco Double Freedom Brooch.
Chaumet Art Deco Double Freedom Brooch.

Chaumet Art Deco Double Freedom Brooch.

By Chaumet

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Magnificent One-Of-A-Kind Chaumet Double Brooch Clips With Approximately 45 Carats of Diamonds. The

Category

20th Century French Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond

1.50 Carat 18 Karat Gold Sapphire Diamond Double Leaf Brooch
1.50 Carat 18 Karat Gold Sapphire Diamond Double Leaf Brooch

1.50 Carat 18 Karat Gold Sapphire Diamond Double Leaf Brooch

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Vintage double leaf brooch in 18-karat yellow gold with sapphires and diamonds. The brooch has 44

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Platinum Double Clip Brooch Set with 6 Carat of Diamonds
Platinum Double Clip Brooch Set with 6 Carat of Diamonds

Platinum Double Clip Brooch Set with 6 Carat of Diamonds

Located in Warrington, PA

Platinum Double Clip brooch set with 6 carats total weight of diamonds. The clips also have a 14

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

1940s Tank Platinum and 6 Carat Diamonds Double Clip Brooch
1940s Tank Platinum and 6 Carat Diamonds Double Clip Brooch

1940s Tank Platinum and 6 Carat Diamonds Double Clip Brooch

Located in Pamplona, Navarra

Magnificent diamond platinum double clip. Tank or retro style. Probably France, circa 1940

Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

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

Art Deco Cartier Tourmaline Diamond Gold Bow Brooch Double Clips

By Cartier

Located in London, GB

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

Category

Vintage 1940s American Post-War Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold

Ruby and Diamond Double Leaf Motif Brooch (Two Tone)
Ruby and Diamond Double Leaf Motif Brooch (Two Tone)

Ruby and Diamond Double Leaf Motif Brooch (Two Tone)

Located in Los Angeles, CA

-Platinum and 18kt yellow gold double leaf motif -Weighs a total of 12.48ct -Both leaf motif have

Category

2010s Brooches

Art Deco Platinum and Diamond Double Clip Brooch and Pendant Combination
Art Deco Platinum and Diamond Double Clip Brooch and Pendant Combination

Art Deco Platinum and Diamond Double Clip Brooch and Pendant Combination

Located in Warrington, PA

Art Deco Platinum & Diamond Double Clip Brooch & Pendant Combination. The brooch separates, as

Category

20th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

1930s French Art Deco Double Clip Diamonds and Baguettes Platinum Brooch
1930s French Art Deco Double Clip Diamonds and Baguettes Platinum Brooch

1930s French Art Deco Double Clip Diamonds and Baguettes Platinum Brooch

Located in Madrid, ES

This Double Clip Brooch has a beautiful geometric design. It´s made of Platinum with brillant cut

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

1930s French Art Deco Double Clip Diamonds and Baguettes Platinum Brooch
1930s French Art Deco Double Clip Diamonds and Baguettes Platinum Brooch

1930s French Art Deco Double Clip Diamonds and Baguettes Platinum Brooch

Located in Madrid, ES

This Double Clip Brooch has a beautiful geometric design that reflecting the Art Deco period. It´s

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco 18k Gold Brilliant Cut Diamond Double Clip Brooches, 1925
Art Deco 18k Gold Brilliant Cut Diamond Double Clip Brooches, 1925

Art Deco 18k Gold Brilliant Cut Diamond Double Clip Brooches, 1925

Located in Barcelona, ES

Diamond double clip brooch mounted in gold. Art déco, circa 1925.

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Antique Victorian Diamond Double Heart Brooch 15 Carat Gold, circa 1900
Antique Victorian Diamond Double Heart Brooch 15 Carat Gold, circa 1900

Antique Victorian Diamond Double Heart Brooch 15 Carat Gold, circa 1900

Located in Lancaster, Lancashire

A lovely antique Victorian brooch featuring two hearts crowned with star set Diamonds with a

Category

Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian French 12.20 Carat Diamond Double Crescent Moon 18 Karat Brooch
Victorian French 12.20 Carat Diamond Double Crescent Moon 18 Karat Brooch

Victorian French 12.20 Carat Diamond Double Crescent Moon 18 Karat 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

An Art Deco 8.30 Carat Platinum Double Brooch
An Art Deco 8.30 Carat Platinum Double Brooch

An Art Deco 8.30 Carat Platinum Double Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Drenched in diamonds, this brooch is a testament to not only the design associated with the Art

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum

Art Nouveau French 18K gold double chimera griffon dragon pendant brooch
Art Nouveau French 18K gold double chimera griffon dragon pendant brooch

Art Nouveau French 18K gold double chimera griffon dragon pendant brooch

Located in Versailles, FR

captivating French-made double chimera pendant brooch. Crafted with unparalleled skill, this piece seamlessly

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Double Heart Diamond & Platinum Pin
Double Heart Diamond & Platinum Pin

Double Heart Diamond & Platinum Pin

Located in New York, NY

Bright and beautiful intertwined double heart pin. Set in platinum. Encrusted with brilliant

Category

Antique Early 1900s American Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Gübelin Diamond gold flower clip brooch
Gübelin Diamond gold flower clip brooch

Gübelin Diamond gold flower clip brooch

By Gubelin

Located in Kortrijk, BE

diamonds. A gold double prong brooch fitting with safety clasp. Maker's mark of Gübelin and numbered

Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Art Deco Diamond Platinum Double Clips
Art Deco Diamond Platinum Double Clips

Art Deco Diamond Platinum Double Clips

Located in London, GB

A pair of Art Deco diamond double clips, set with a multitude of baguette and brilliant cut

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

A Victorian 10.16 Old Mine & Old European Art Deco Silver & Gold Double Brooch
A Victorian 10.16 Old Mine & Old European Art Deco Silver & Gold Double Brooch

A Victorian 10.16 Old Mine & Old European Art Deco Silver & Gold Double Brooch

Located in New York, NY

A classic Victorian double brooch featuring 10.16 Carats of Old Mine and Old European white

Category

Antique Late 18th Century American Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Silver

Emerald Sapphire Ruby Diamond Gold Brooch

Emerald Sapphire Ruby Diamond Gold Brooch

Located in London, GB

18ct Yellow Gold Emerald Sapphire Ruby and Diamond Brooch with 3.47cts of F/G VS round diamonds on

Category

1990s British Rococo Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Art Deco Diamond Platinum Double Clips
Art Deco Diamond Platinum Double Clips

Art Deco Diamond Platinum Double Clips

Located in New York, NY

with marquise, baguette and circular-cut white diamonds (approximately 4 carats total weight), mounted

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

A 14.40 Carat Art Deco Platinum Old-Miner & Old European Double Filigree Brooch
A 14.40 Carat Art Deco Platinum Old-Miner & Old European Double Filigree Brooch

A 14.40 Carat Art Deco Platinum Old-Miner & Old European Double Filigree Brooch

Located in New York, NY

A surreal piece drenched in 14.40 carats of Old European and Old Miner Diamonds restricted to not

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

BOUCHERON Paris Floral Retro Double Diamond Platinum Clips
BOUCHERON Paris Floral Retro Double Diamond Platinum Clips

BOUCHERON Paris Floral Retro Double Diamond Platinum Clips

By Boucheron

Located in Southampton, NY

pair of floral platinum diamond double clips that separate to be worn in many different ways such as

Category

Vintage 1930s French Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Platinum Diamond Flower Pin with Double Hinged Back
Platinum Diamond Flower Pin with Double Hinged Back

Platinum Diamond Flower Pin with Double Hinged Back

Located in Chicago, IL

Platinum flower pin with double hinged back, set with 173 full cut round diamonds and 17 baguette

Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Platinum Pair of Art Deco Brooch Double Click Closure, Pt 46.00 Dm 22, 30, 20's
Platinum Pair of Art Deco Brooch Double Click Closure, Pt 46.00 Dm 22, 30, 20's

Platinum Pair of Art Deco Brooch Double Click Closure, Pt 46.00 Dm 22, 30, 20's

By Fratelli Piccini

Located in Firenze, FI

A stunning pair of antique brooch, art deco style from 20's. covered by a beautiful set of

Category

Vintage 1920s Italian Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Double Clip
Double Clip

Double Clip

Unavailable|$21,585

Double Clip

Located in Paris, FR

platinum, diamond, ruby Circa : 1940 Dimensions : W75mm X D20mm X H40mm for both clips

Category

Vintage 1940s French Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Antique double heart stick pin with a diamond
Antique double heart stick pin with a diamond

Antique double heart stick pin with a diamond

Located in Houston, TX

item was made in the 1930s. The center of the piece features an old European cut diamond (2.7mm). Above

Category

Mid-20th Century British Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

BOUCHERON Retro Diamond Gold Double Clip Pin
BOUCHERON Retro Diamond Gold Double Clip Pin

BOUCHERON Retro Diamond Gold Double Clip Pin

Located in New York , NY

BOUCHERON Retro Diamond Gold Double Clip Pin that may be seperated and worn singly

Category

Vintage 1930s French Brooches

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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.