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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

Art Deco Diamond Platinum Geometric Motif Double Clips Pin
Art Deco Diamond Platinum Geometric Motif Double Clips Pin

Art Deco Diamond Platinum Geometric Motif Double Clips Pin

Located in Chestnut Hill, MA

diamonds having an estimated total weight of 12.00 carats.

Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

J.E. CALDWELL 1940's Diamond & Gold Double Clip Pin
J.E. CALDWELL 1940's Diamond & Gold Double Clip Pin

J.E. CALDWELL 1940's Diamond & Gold Double Clip Pin

By J.E. Caldwell & Co.

Located in Southampton, NY

This organically shaped, mid-century designed J.E. Caldwell double clip pin separates into 2

Category

Vintage 1940s American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Platinum and Diamond Art Deco Double Clip Pin with Removable Frame
Platinum and Diamond Art Deco Double Clip Pin with Removable Frame

Platinum and Diamond Art Deco Double Clip Pin with Removable Frame

Located in Chicago, IL

Platinum and diamond Art Deco circa 1920's double clip pin with removable frame set with 168 full

Category

Early 20th Century British Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

STERLE Double Feuille Pin

STERLE Double Feuille Pin

Unavailable|$9,800

STERLE Double Feuille Pin

By Pierre Sterlé

Located in Southampton, NY

Sterle " Double Feuille" ruby and diamond pin. A typical stylish collectable Pierre Sterle pin from

Category

Vintage 1950s French Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

5.10 Carat Diamond Art Deco Style Convertible Brooch/Clips in Platinum & Gold
5.10 Carat Diamond Art Deco Style Convertible Brooch/Clips in Platinum & Gold

5.10 Carat Diamond Art Deco Style Convertible Brooch/Clips in Platinum & Gold

Located in Sherman Oaks, CA

VS-2 Color: E - F Total Weight of Diamonds: 5.10 ct. Total Weight of Double-Clip/Brooch: 25.85 grams

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Strong Design Three-Tone Gold Retro Double Clip with Diamonds and Rubies, 1940s
Strong Design Three-Tone Gold Retro Double Clip with Diamonds and Rubies, 1940s

Strong Design Three-Tone Gold Retro Double Clip with Diamonds and Rubies, 1940s

Located in Antwerp, BE

highlighted by three bows with yellow gold curling ends, this 18K tri-colour gold double clip brooch from 1940

Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yel...

Exceptionally beautiful Art déco "double clip"
Exceptionally beautiful Art déco "double clip"

Exceptionally beautiful Art déco "double clip"

Located in New York, NY

Exceptionally beautiful Art Deco Platinium "double clip". Each brooch clip is composed of 7

Category

Vintage 1930s Brooches

Materials

Diamond

Eva Fehren Double Chain Pin in 18 Karat White Gold with Black Diamonds
Eva Fehren Double Chain Pin in 18 Karat White Gold with Black Diamonds

Eva Fehren Double Chain Pin in 18 Karat White Gold with Black Diamonds

By Eva Fehren

Located in New York, NY

18 Karat White Gold with Black Rhodium Plating and Black Diamond detail. The pin features a

Category

2010s American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Mauboussin Art Deco Fruit Salad Double Clips

Mauboussin Art Deco Fruit Salad Double Clips

By Mauboussin

Located in London, GB

A pair of Art Deco carved emerald, ruby and diamond clips, mounted in platinum. By Mauboussin

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Platinum

RAYMOND YARD Gold and Ruby Double Leaf Pin

RAYMOND YARD Gold and Ruby Double Leaf Pin

By Raymond C. Yard

Located in Southampton, NY

A pierced double gold leaf pin edged with cabochon rubies and set with diamonds by Raymond Yard

Category

Vintage 1950s American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Cultured Pearl Antique 14 Karat White Gold Diamond Brooch, Double Strands
Cultured Pearl Antique 14 Karat White Gold Diamond Brooch, Double Strands

Cultured Pearl Antique 14 Karat White Gold Diamond Brooch, Double Strands

Located in Jackson Heights, NY

blessing to grace your neck; in the bid to make a fashion statement. It features double strands of 14 Karat

Category

Vintage 1940s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold

Art Deco Floral Diamonds Platinum 15 Carats European Double Clip or Brooch
Art Deco Floral Diamonds Platinum 15 Carats European Double Clip or Brooch

Art Deco Floral Diamonds Platinum 15 Carats European Double Clip or Brooch

Located in Viana do Castelo, PT

A Breathtaking and unique Portuguese Diamond Art Deco double Clip/ Brooch representing two hanging

Category

Vintage 1940s Portuguese Art Deco Brooches

Materials

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

Miniature Portraits Diamonds Pearls Yellow Gold Double-sided French Brooch
Miniature Portraits Diamonds Pearls Yellow Gold Double-sided French Brooch

Miniature Portraits Diamonds Pearls Yellow Gold Double-sided French Brooch

Located in Viana do Castelo, PT

A double-sided late eighteen century Miniature portrait brooch with a portrait of a French

Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Romantic Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold

Diamond Double Clip Brooch
Diamond Double Clip Brooch

Diamond Double Clip Brooch

Located in London, GB

A vintage diamond double clip spray brooch, set with round brilliant-cut and baguette-cut diamonds

Category

Vintage 1940s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Diamond Platinum Double Clip Brooch
Diamond Platinum Double Clip Brooch

Diamond Platinum Double Clip Brooch

Located in Lucerne, CH

This beautifully designed floral double clip brooch in platinum 950 is paved with 106 round cut

Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Diamond & Platinum Double-Clips / Brooch
Diamond & Platinum Double-Clips / Brooch

Diamond & Platinum Double-Clips / Brooch

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Elegant diamond and platinum brooch transforming into a double-clip created in the 1960's. .

Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Diamond Platinum Double Clip Brooch

Diamond Platinum Double Clip Brooch

Located in London, GB

A flower spray diamond set double clip brooch, with approximately 4.50ct of round brilliant-cut

Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum, White Gold

Diamond Double Heart and Bow Brooch
Diamond Double Heart and Bow Brooch

Diamond Double Heart and Bow Brooch

Located in London, GB

A mid Victorian double heart brooch, with rose cut diamonds set in the two hearts and bow, with an

Category

Antique 1860s Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Platinum Double Clip Brooch with Diamonds
Platinum Double Clip Brooch with Diamonds

Platinum Double Clip Brooch with Diamonds

Located in Braintree, GB

Platinum double clip brooch with diamonds Circa 1990's Tested positive for 950 platinum Approx

Category

1990s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

1950s Double Diamond Platinum Clip Brooch

1950s Double Diamond Platinum Clip Brooch

Located in London, GB

A double diamond clip brooch, of bow and scrolling openwork design, set throughout with single

Category

Mid-20th Century British Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Diamond Double Clip-Brooch
Art Deco Diamond Double Clip-Brooch

Art Deco Diamond Double Clip-Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Art Deco Diamond Double Clip-Brooch A double clip brooch set with marquise-shaped, baguette and

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Diamond Double Clip Brooch and Bangle
Diamond Double Clip Brooch and Bangle

Diamond Double Clip Brooch and Bangle

Located in London, GB

Art Deco diamond double clips, set with round and baguette cut diamonds mounted in platinum, circa

Category

Vintage 1930s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Retro Double Clip Brooch Diamond Platinum
Retro Double Clip Brooch Diamond Platinum

Retro Double Clip Brooch Diamond Platinum

Located in Geneva, CH

Retro design Diamond round and baguette cut on platinum and white gold. Double clips are separable

Category

Vintage 1950s British Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

20.00 Carat Diamond Double Clip Brooch
20.00 Carat Diamond Double Clip Brooch

20.00 Carat Diamond Double Clip Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Finely crafted in platinum with round-brilliant and baguette-cut diamonds weighing a total of

Category

Vintage 1930s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Deco Diamond Double Clip Brooches Platinum
Deco Diamond Double Clip Brooches Platinum

Deco Diamond Double Clip Brooches Platinum

Located in North Hollywood, CA

These lovely small clip brooches are a delight. They work perfectly on a shirt, jacket and of

Category

Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Diamond and Platinum  Double Clip Brooch
Diamond and Platinum  Double Clip Brooch

Diamond and Platinum Double Clip Brooch

Located in Firenze, IT

Pave' set with round and baguette diamonds, total 7.50 Carats

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Cartier     Double Brooch
Cartier     Double Brooch

Cartier Double Brooch

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

Exquisite Cartier double brooch. 18k gold bow tie look brooches,bordered with rope design

Category

20th Century American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold

Platinum Ruby Diamond Double-clip Brooch
Platinum Ruby Diamond Double-clip Brooch

Platinum Ruby Diamond Double-clip Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Round and baguette-cut diamonds total approx. 3.8ct. 52 square-cut rubies total approx. 5.8ct

Category

Early 20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Cartier London, Diamond & Ruby Double Leaf Brooch
Cartier London, Diamond & Ruby Double Leaf Brooch

Cartier London, Diamond & Ruby Double Leaf Brooch

By Cartier

Located in Chicago, IL

Cartier 18K White and Yellow Gold Double Leaf Brooch, set with a Vein of Baguette Diamonds and

Category

Vintage 1940s English Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Art Deco Brooch Double Clip Sapphire Diamond
Art Deco Brooch Double Clip Sapphire Diamond

Art Deco Brooch Double Clip Sapphire Diamond

Located in Geneva, CH

Art Deco Brooch Double Clip Sapphire and Diamond on platinum and white gold. Circa 1935. The Art

Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire

Art Deco Platinum Diamond Double Pin Brooch
Art Deco Platinum Diamond Double Pin Brooch

Art Deco Platinum Diamond Double Pin Brooch

Located in New York, NY

These diamond double pin brooches are crafted in platinum. They consist of 16 baguette-cut and 130

Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Double Clip Diamonds Platinum Brooch Transformer, 1930
Double Clip Diamonds Platinum Brooch Transformer, 1930

Double Clip Diamonds Platinum Brooch Transformer, 1930

Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv

to two separate diamond clasps that give infinite freedom to how it can be worn. One brooch or double

Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Cartier London, Diamond & Ruby Double Leaf Brooch
Cartier London, Diamond & Ruby Double Leaf Brooch

Cartier London, Diamond & Ruby Double Leaf Brooch

By Cartier

Located in Chicago, IL

Cartier 18K White and Yellow Gold Double Leaf Brooch, set with a Vein of Baguette Diamonds and

Category

Vintage 1940s English Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Ruby Diamond Gold Double Head Flower Brooch

Ruby Diamond Gold Double Head Flower Brooch

Located in London, GB

A gold double headed flower brooch, with gold mesh petals, that open and close, with ruby and

Category

Vintage 1950s French Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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

Art Deco Diamond Platinum Double Clip Brooch

Located in London, GB

An Art Deco diamond double clip brooch, set with approximately 7.00ct of round brilliant-cut and

Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Diamond Double Clip Brooch 1930S
Art Deco Diamond Double Clip Brooch 1930S

Art Deco Diamond Double Clip Brooch 1930S

Located in Geneva, CH

Art Deco Diamond Double Clip Brooch. Circa 1930. Length: 6.00 centimeters. Width: 2.20 centimeters

Category

Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Platinum

Victorian Diamond Double Clip Brooches, circa 1800s
Victorian Diamond Double Clip Brooches, circa 1800s

Victorian Diamond Double Clip Brooches, circa 1800s

Located in London, GB

These beautiful brooches make a double clip set and date back to the 1800s. They would have most

Category

Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 15k Gold, Silver

Diamond Double Bow Platinum Pendant or Brooch
Diamond Double Bow Platinum Pendant or Brooch

Diamond Double Bow Platinum Pendant or Brooch

Located in Southampton, PA

The ever-dazzling combination of prestigious platinum and resplendent diamonds is featured in this

Category

20th Century Unknown Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Platinum

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

Art Deco Diamond Double-Clip Platinum Brooch

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

A chic and elegant pair of Art Deco double-clip brooches made in the early 1930’s. They feature 9

Category

Vintage 1930s North American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

French Diamond & Platinum Brooch / Double Clips
French Diamond & Platinum Brooch / Double Clips

French Diamond & Platinum Brooch / Double Clips

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Elegant and chic Art Deco diamond & platinum brooch transforming into a pair of double clips

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Brooches

Platinum 18K Gold Diamond Double-pin Brooch
Platinum 18K Gold Diamond Double-pin Brooch

Platinum 18K Gold Diamond Double-pin Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Features an array of kite, hexagon, baguette, marquise-cut diamonds total 5.25ct, and full-cut

Category

Vintage 1930s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Large Art Deco Diamond Double Clip Brooch, 1920
Large Art Deco Diamond Double Clip Brooch, 1920

Large Art Deco Diamond Double Clip Brooch, 1920

Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE

approximately 12-13 carats. It comes with the original fittings to wear it as double clips or as a brooch, which

Category

Vintage 1920s Brooches

Materials

Diamond

Antique Double Heart Diamond Set Brooch, circa 1890s
Antique Double Heart Diamond Set Brooch, circa 1890s

Antique Double Heart Diamond Set Brooch, circa 1890s

Located in Litchfield, CT

fancy brown diamonds, this Victorian double heart brooch is both romantic and stylish. Well made and in

Category

Antique 1890s Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Art Deco Flora Motif Diamond Double-Clip Brooch
Art Deco Flora Motif Diamond Double-Clip Brooch

Art Deco Flora Motif Diamond Double-Clip Brooch

Located in New York, NY

-cut diamonds weighing approx. 5.5ctm. This double-clip brooch is crafted in solid platinum, weighing

Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

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

Art Deco Diamond Ruby Platinum Double Clip Brooch

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

A spectacular platinum Art Deco double-clip-brooch featuring just under 10 carats of round and

Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

1950s Sterlé Diamond Gold Platinum Double Ribbon Brooch
1950s Sterlé Diamond Gold Platinum Double Ribbon Brooch

1950s Sterlé Diamond Gold Platinum Double Ribbon Brooch

Located in New York, NY

A gold and diamond brooch of knotted double ribbon design, in platinum and 18k. Sterlé, Paris.

Category

Vintage 1950s French Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

FRENCH Deco Platinum 18.0cts Diamond Double-Clip Brooch
FRENCH Deco Platinum 18.0cts Diamond Double-Clip Brooch

FRENCH Deco Platinum 18.0cts Diamond Double-Clip Brooch

Located in New York City, NY

Magnificent platinum and diamond double-clip brooch from the Art Deco (1920s) era, of French origin

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. Sapphire and Diamond Double-Clip Brooch
Tiffany & Co. Sapphire and Diamond Double-Clip Brooch

Tiffany & Co. Sapphire and Diamond Double-Clip Brooch

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

clips pin and/or as a captivating ribbon-bow design brooch. This exquisite vintage double-clip is

Category

Vintage 1960s Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

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

Art Deco Diamond and Platinum Double Clip Brooch

Located in Simpsonville, SC

Platinum Double Clip Brooch, an emblem of an era characterized by glamour and sophistication. Crafted with

Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Luxurious 14k White Gold Double CC Diamond Brooch
Luxurious 14k White Gold Double CC Diamond Brooch

Luxurious 14k White Gold Double CC Diamond Brooch

Located in New York, NY

grams & 1.85 CT Diamond Adorned with sparkling diamonds, this brooch adds a touch of elegance and

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Charlton Blue Sapphire Diamond Platinum Double Clip Brooch
Charlton Blue Sapphire Diamond Platinum Double Clip Brooch

Charlton Blue Sapphire Diamond Platinum Double Clip Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Beautiful Art Deco Brooch by CHARLTON finely crafted in platinum with 12 round-cut blue sapphire

Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

French Retro Diamond and Gold Double Clip/Brooch
French Retro Diamond and Gold Double Clip/Brooch

French Retro Diamond and Gold Double Clip/Brooch

Located in New York, NY

A French Retro 18 karat yellow gold and platinum pair of clips/brooch with diamond detail. The

Category

Vintage 1940s French Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

MAUBOUSSIN Diamond & Yellow Gold Brooch / Double Clips
MAUBOUSSIN Diamond & Yellow Gold Brooch / Double Clips

MAUBOUSSIN Diamond & Yellow Gold Brooch / Double Clips

By Mauboussin

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

French chic inspired by floral motifs double-clips / brooch created by Mauboussin in Paris in the

Category

French Brooches

TIFFANY Art Deco Diamond Platinum Double-Clip Brooch

TIFFANY Art Deco Diamond Platinum Double-Clip Brooch

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Firenze, IT

diamonds, divides to form two individual clip brooches, circa 1930. Mounted in Platinum. 7.2 cm or each

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Victorian Double Stork Ruby Pearl and Diamond Brooch
Victorian Double Stork Ruby Pearl and Diamond Brooch

Victorian Double Stork Ruby Pearl and Diamond Brooch

Located in London, GB

Here we have a wonderfully detailed brooch dating back to the Victorian era. This antique piece has

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1870s French Diamond Ivy Leaves Double Spray Brooch
1870s French Diamond Ivy Leaves Double Spray Brooch

1870s French Diamond Ivy Leaves Double Spray Brooch

Located in Firenze, IT

, the bigger detachable for wearing separately, each centered by claw set old cut diamond and buds all

Category

Antique 1870s French Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 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.