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Fancy Colour Diamond Brooch

Fancy Color diamond brooch
Located in New York, NY
year 2001, this Fancy Color Diamond Brooch is a true masterpiece. With an astounding diamond weight of
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20th Century Indian Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Fancy Color diamond brooch
Fancy Color diamond brooch
$7,200 Sale Price
20% Off
L 3.65 in
Emilio Jewelry Gia Certified 41.00 Carat Natural Fancy Color Diamond Brooch
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
maximum potential of each and every natural fancy color diamond. We specialize in creating special
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21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Pink Diamond

Art Deco Filigree Fancy Diamond Platinum Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
diamonds - total white diamonds approx. 1.50ctw H/SI1 and approx. 4.50ctw in fancy color diamonds. Brooch
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20th Century Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Fancy Color Diamond Gold Butterfly Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This flying proud butterfly brooch features 1.26 carats of round brilliant cut diamonds, fancy
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21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

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

White & Fancy Color Diamonds Bow Brooch
Located in New York, NY
White & Fancy Color Diamonds Bow Brooch Beautiful round- and square-cut white and fancy color
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Late 20th Century Brooches

Materials

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

Fancy Color Flower Shaped Brooch Pendant
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite Fancy Color Flower Shaped Brooch Pendent is a true masterpiece of craftsmanship. The
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1990s Indian Art Deco Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yello...

Fancy Color Flower Shaped Brooch Pendant
Fancy Color Flower Shaped Brooch Pendant
$5,200 Sale Price
20% Off
W 1.58 in D 0.56 in L 2.09 in
Oscar Heyman, Platinum 18K Gold Fancy Color Diamond Diamond Gardenia Brooch
By Oscar Heyman
Located in New York, NY
168 round fancy color diamonds total 8.8ct, 133 round diamonds total 3.66ct. With Oscar Heyman’s
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Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Fancy Colour & White Diamond Cross Brooch and Pendant by Dilys'
By Dilys'
Located in Hong Kong, HK
0.71ct, and 13 Fancy Colour Diamonds, totalling 5.93cts. Giving the holy symbol a bold facelift, its
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2010s Hong Kong Artisan Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Y...

PANIM 3.75 Carat Fancy Color Diamond Briolettes 18k White Gold Peacock Brooch
By PANIM
Located in Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong
PANIM 3.75 Carat Fancy Color Diamond Briolettes 18k White Gold Peacock Brooch Beautifully created
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Brooches

Materials

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

Fancy Color Art Deco Pendant Brooch with Natural Pink and Yellow Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the stunning Fancy Color Art Deco Pendant Brooch, a luxurious and elegant piece of
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1990s Indian Art Deco Brooches

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White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Ro...

4 Ct Natural Fancy Color Diamond Flower Pin/ Brooch in 18 Kt Multi Color Gold
Located in New York, NY
4 Ct Natural Fancy Color Diamond Flower Pin in 18 Karat Multi Color Gold Approximately 4 Ct
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2010s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

6.00 Carat Natural Fancy Color Yellow Orange Brown Pink Diamond Brooch and Pearl
Located in New York, NY
From the Avis Diamond Collections: 6.00ct. Natural Fancy colored diamonds / Pearls brooch pin
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2010s American Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Brown Diamond, Pearl, 14k G...

Peacock Bird Multi-Colour Sapphire Fancy Diamond Pearl 18K Rose Gold Pin Brooch
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
Dimensions: 10.30x5.00x0.80cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "45 White Diamonds 0.34 CT 772 Fancy
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21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Transformable Fancy Color Diamond Cross Brooch and Pendant by Dilys’ in 18K Gold
By Dilys'
Located in Hong Kong, HK
white and fancy colored diamonds, which range from browns to yellows, totaling 11.38 carats. This piece
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2010s Hong Kong Baroque Revival Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Fancy Color Diamond Floral Design Pin
By J. Birnbach
Located in New York, NY
This whimsical floral design pin features natural colorless and fancy colored diamonds set in
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20th Century American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Ruby Flower Garland with Fancy Color Diamonds Pendant & Brooch
Located in New York, NY
The "Ruby Flower Garland with Fancy Color Diamonds" pendant and brooch is a captivating jewelry
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20th Century Indian Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, W...

Certified Apple Green Jade, Fancy Color Diamond Pendant / Brooch
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Please check out the HD video. This apple green jadeite jade brooch pendant is very colorful and
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2010s Hong Kong Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Ruby, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Whit...

18K Gold, White and Fancy Yellow Color Diamond Flower Brooch Pendant, Two Use
Located in Hong Kong, HK
diamonds. There are 48 white diamonds 1.09cts and 10 fancy yellow diamonds 0.59cts, all in all diamonds
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2010s Hong Kong Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yell...

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Vintage Fancy Color Diamonds Platinum Bouquet or Feather Pendant/Brooch, 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
diamonds (also called 8/8) with an estimated weight of ± 2.78ct. Colour and clarity: variety of colors such
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Emer...

Art Deco Fancy Colour Diamond Brooch, circa 1930
Located in London, GB
Art Deco fancy colour diamond brooch. Set to centre with a marquise shape old cut natural brown
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Vintage 1930s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, Platinum

Large Natural Fancy Color Diamond Gold Dragonfly Brooch
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1990s Dragon Fly brooch set with 10 Carats of Natural Fancy Color Diamonds of Round, Pear and
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1990s American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Three Fish Shaped Brooch in Fancy Color Diamond
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the Three Fish Shaped Fancy Color Diamond Brooch, a unique and eye-catching piece of
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1990s Indian Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Emerald

Bee Brooch Golden Pearl Fancy Color Diamonds Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
set with custom cut synthetic yellow quartz. The design is complete with 0.90 carats of fancy color
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches

Materials

South Sea Pearl, Yellow Diamond, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Y...

Fancy Colour Diamond 'Cross of Thorns' Brooch and Pendant by Dilys'
By Dilys'
Located in Hong Kong, HK
is set with 18 White Collection Grade Round Diamonds totalling 0.17ct, 27 Fancy Colour Diamonds
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2010s Hong Kong Artisan Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Y...

.72 Carat Bird Habitat Brooch Pin Fancy Color Diamonds 14 Karat
Located in New York, NY
Bird's Nest .70ct natural diamonds. Pear & Oval, Full cut Brilliant. Fancy Greenish brown
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21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pink Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Spectacular Multi-Color Fancy Color Diamond Chrysanthemum Brooch
Located in Houston, TX
Diamond Paved Chrysanthemum Brooch. Total Diamond Wt 13.00 cts.
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European Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

27.90 Carat Fancy Diamond Tri Color Gold Flower Brooch
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Impressive large 18k tri color gold flower brooch with 27.90 carats in white and multi color fancy
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique Brooch Crescent Moon with Natural Fancy Color Diamonds
Located in Antwerp, BE
: Mother Nature Theme: Crescent Material: 18k red gold and silver Diamonds: Five Natural Fancy Color
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Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Natural Fancy Color Diamond Feather Pin
Located in Chestnut Hill, MA
Platinum vintage feather motif pin consisting of 60 fancy shape multi natural fancy color
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20th Century Unknown Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

1890s Theodore B. Starr Natural Fancy Diamond Gold Pendant Brooch
Located in Chicago, IL
A spectacular and very rare Victorian platinum topped gold and Multi-color natural fancy diamond
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Antique 1890s American Late Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

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Fancy Colour Diamond Brooch For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the fancy colour diamond brooch you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold, this item was constructed with great care. You can easily find a 4 antique edition and 7 modern creations to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect fancy colour diamond brooch among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic fancy colour diamond brooch over the years, but those made by Dilys' and Oscar Heyman are often thought to be among the most beautiful. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also mixed cut and pear cut versions for sale. When shopping for a fancy colour diamond brooch, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Fancy Colour Diamond Brooch?

The price for a fancy colour diamond brooch starts at $1,400 and tops out at $100,000 with these brooches, on average, selling for $10,900.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself. 

Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.

Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.

For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.

Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.

In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so. 

Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.

Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle. 

BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.

A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in

Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.

Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.

Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.

The Legacy of Diamond in Jewelry Design

Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.

From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!

There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.

Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.

In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).

When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And on 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement ringsvintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings

Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.  

Finding the Right Brooches for You

Vintage brooches, which refer to decorative jewelry traditionally pinned to garments and used to fasten pieces of clothing together where needed, have seen increasing popularity in recent years.

While jewelry trends come and go, brooches are indeed back on the radar thanks to fashion houses like GucciVersaceDior and Saint Laurent, all of which feature fun pinnable designs in their current collections. Whether a dazzlingly naturalistic Art Nouveau dragonfly, a whimsical David Webb animal, a gem-studded bloom or a streamlined abstract design, these jewels add color and sparkle to your look and a spring to your step. 

Given their long history, brooches have expectedly taken on a variety of different shapes and forms over time, with jewelers turning to assorted methods of ornamentation for these accessories, including enameling and the integration of pearls and gemstones. Cameo brooches that originated during the Victorian age are characterized by a shell carved in raised relief that feature portraits of a woman’s profile, while 19th-century micromosaic brooches, comprising innumerable individually placed glass fragments, sometimes feature miniature depictions of a pastoral scene in daily Roman life.

At one time, brooches were symbols of wealth, made primarily from the finest metals and showcasing exquisite precious gemstones. Today, these jewels are inclusive and universal, and you don’t have to travel very far to find an admirer of brooches. They can be richly geometric in form, such as the ornate diamond pins dating from the Art Deco era, or designer-specific, such as the celebrated naturalistic works created by Tiffany & Co., the milk glass and gold confections crafted by Trifari or handmade vintage Chanel brooches of silk or laminated sheer fabric. Chanel, of course, has never abandoned this style, producing gorgeously baroque CC examples since the 1980s.

Brooches are versatile and adaptable. These decorative accessories can be worn in your hair, on hats, scarves and on the lower point of V-neck clothing. Pin a dazzling brooch to the lapel of your blazer-and-tee combo or add a cluster of smaller pins to your overcoat. And while brooches have their place in “mourning jewelry,” in that a mourning brooch is representative of your connection to a lost loved one, they’re widely seen as romantic and symbolic of love, so much so that a hardcore brooch enthusiast might advocate for brooches to be worn over the heart.

Today, find a wide variety of antique and vintage brooches for sale on 1stDibs, including gold brooches, sapphire brooches and more.