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Van Cleef & Arpels Cosmos Large Diamond Brooch & Pendant – Signed Fine Jewelry
Van Cleef & Arpels Cosmos Large Diamond Brooch & Pendant – Signed Fine Jewelry

Van Cleef & Arpels Cosmos Large Diamond Brooch & Pendant – Signed Fine Jewelry

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Carat Weight: 5.33 carats Color/Clarity: D-F color and VVS clarity Size: 1.3in x 1.65in (3.3cm x 4.2cm) Creator: Van Cleef & Arpels, French Model: Cosmos, Large Model Metal: 18k yell...

Category

Late 20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Large Diamond Brooch 7.50 carats Baguette Pave Diamonds 18K Gold Art Deco Style
Large Diamond Brooch 7.50 carats Baguette Pave Diamonds 18K Gold Art Deco Style

Large Diamond Brooch 7.50 carats Baguette Pave Diamonds 18K Gold Art Deco Style

Located in Buckingham , Buckinghamshire

A bold and highly sculptural diamond brooch, crafted in 18ct white gold and designed in a striking Art Deco style. With its strong architectural form and substantial diamond weight, ...

Category

Early 2000s European Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Old Cut Diamond Bow Brooch
Old Cut Diamond Bow Brooch

Old Cut Diamond Bow Brooch

Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE

A large diamond brooch in the popular and versatile design of a bow, depicting various line and floral shaped patterns.

Category

Mid-20th Century Austrian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, 14k Gold

Antique Victorian 1.38 Carat Diamond Enamel and 21k Yellow Gold Brooch
Antique Victorian 1.38 Carat Diamond Enamel and 21k Yellow Gold Brooch

Antique Victorian 1.38 Carat Diamond Enamel and 21k Yellow Gold Brooch

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A stunning, fine and impressive, large antique Victorian 1.38 carat diamond, enamel and 21 karat yellow gold brooch; part of our diverse antique Victorian brooch collections.

Category

Antique 1850s Unknown Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Victorian Large Diamond Arrow Brooch
Victorian Large Diamond Arrow Brooch

Victorian Large Diamond Arrow Brooch

Located in London, GB

An incredible and rare diamond brooch dating back to the Victorian era. The brooch is crafted in the style of a large diamond set arrow with a pansy flower in the centre.

Category

Antique 19th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 15k Gold

Large Diamond & Gold Bow Brooch
Large Diamond & Gold Bow Brooch

Large Diamond & Gold Bow Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Large Diamond & Gold Bow Brooch, Round cut diamonds set in 14k yellow gold Measurements: 3.5" long

Category

Vintage 1980s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Large Circle Diamond Platinum Brooch Pin
Large Circle Diamond Platinum Brooch Pin

Large Circle Diamond Platinum Brooch Pin

Located in New York, NY

Vintage Platinum Diamond Pin Brooch Old European cut Diamonds 1 step cut triangular cut diamond. 1 step cut square cut diamond approx 1.00 carat. All the rest is Round old cut diamon...

Category

Vintage 1930s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Large Antique Sapphire Diamond Gold Brooch
Large Antique Sapphire Diamond Gold Brooch

Large Antique Sapphire Diamond Gold Brooch

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1910s This one of a kind floral motif late Art Nouveau / early Art Deco era brooch is superbly modeled and finely crafted in 18K yellow gold. The brooch is set with twenty sev...

Category

Vintage 1910s Brooches

Materials

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

Large Emerald & Diamond brooch 18KT gold
Large Emerald & Diamond brooch 18KT gold

Large Emerald & Diamond brooch 18KT gold

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Large emerald and diamond brooch in 18KT two tone gold.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold

Gold Diamond Enamel Large Flower Brooch
Gold Diamond Enamel Large Flower Brooch

Gold Diamond Enamel Large Flower Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Large 18k yellow gold flower brooch, measuring 3.5" long, flower top is 37mm x 37mm.

Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Enamel

Diamond Gold Enamel Large Brooch Pendant
Diamond Gold Enamel Large Brooch Pendant

Diamond Gold Enamel Large Brooch Pendant

Located in New York, NY

Large Italian-made 18k gold brooch with hidden bale.

Category

20th Century Italian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Enamel

Large Heart Platinum Brooch (Double clip Brooch) Vintage Old Cut Diamonds
Large Heart Platinum Brooch (Double clip Brooch) Vintage Old Cut Diamonds

Large Heart Platinum Brooch (Double clip Brooch) Vintage Old Cut Diamonds

Located in New York, NY

Vintage Platinum and Diamond Pin Brooch Old European cut Diamonds Has mix Banquette Diamond and Round Diamonds Brooch is a double that can be separated into two clips High Brilliance...

Category

Vintage 1930s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Platinum Diamond Brooch Large Artist & Year unknown
Platinum Diamond Brooch Large Artist & Year unknown

Platinum Diamond Brooch Large Artist & Year unknown

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Stunning brooch, made by hand in platinum with old cut diamonds VS clarity and F color.

Category

Antique 19th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Large Retro Ruby and Diamond Flower Brooch
Large Retro Ruby and Diamond Flower Brooch

Large Retro Ruby and Diamond Flower Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Large Retro Ruby and Diamond Flower Brooch. 1940's multi color rose & yellow gold brooch with round cut diamonds & rubies.

Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby

1950s Large Gold Diamond Foliate Brooch
1950s Large Gold Diamond Foliate Brooch

1950s Large Gold Diamond Foliate Brooch

Located in New York, NY

A 14 karat yellow gold, platinum and diamond brooch, circa 1950s. Designed as an abstractly foliate form of textured gold applied with sprays and clusters of approximately 78 round ...

Category

Vintage 1950s Brooches

Large Blue Topaz Diamond Gold Starfish Brooch
Large Blue Topaz Diamond Gold Starfish Brooch

Large Blue Topaz Diamond Gold Starfish Brooch

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

A large, unique, and stylish brooch featuring a blue topaz and diamond studded starfish!

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Blue Topaz, Gold

Antique Moon Crescent Brooch Large 18K Gold Opal Diamond Brooch, circa 1900
Antique Moon Crescent Brooch Large 18K Gold Opal Diamond Brooch, circa 1900

Antique Moon Crescent Brooch Large 18K Gold Opal Diamond Brooch, circa 1900

Located in Buckingham , Buckinghamshire

An elegant late Victorian, early Edwardian crescent brooch crafted in 18 carat yellow gold, set with a graduated row of luminous natural opal cabochons interspersed with sparkling ol...

Category

Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold

Large Emerald Diamond Gold Heart Flower Brooch
Large Emerald Diamond Gold Heart Flower Brooch

Large Emerald Diamond Gold Heart Flower Brooch

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

A stylish brooch full of love! It features 5.70 carats of pear-shaped emeralds.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches

Materials

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

Large Art Deco Platinum Diamond Bar Brooch
Large Art Deco Platinum Diamond Bar Brooch

Large Art Deco Platinum Diamond Bar Brooch

Located in London, England

This impressive brooch has an aeronautical look to it - almost as if it were a diamond-set propeller! Aeroplanes were new and exciting at the time this brooch was made, and the jazz ...

Category

20th Century English Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Platinum

Large 18K Textured Diamond Bow Brooch
Large 18K Textured Diamond Bow Brooch

Large 18K Textured Diamond Bow Brooch

Located in Winter Springs, FL

A beautifully made piece even though a bit more modern. It has been done in 18K yellow and white gold and set with approximately 2.25cttw in G-I color Vs clarity diamonds. It has bee...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

18k Gold

Large Art Deco Natural Pearl and Diamond Brooch
Large Art Deco Natural Pearl and Diamond Brooch

Large Art Deco Natural Pearl and Diamond Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Large Art Deco Natural Pearl and Diamond Brooch Unually large brooch set with one natural pearl accented by diamonds and square cut sapphires Accompanied by an SSEF Certificate sta...

Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Platinum

Gorgeous Carved Coral and Diamond Gold Large Brooch
Gorgeous Carved Coral and Diamond Gold Large Brooch

Gorgeous Carved Coral and Diamond Gold Large Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Beautiful and substantial 18k yellow gold brooch, set with carved coral and angel skin coral accents, adorned with approx. 2 carats in SI1/H diamonds. Brooch measures 2" x 1 7/5". Ha...

Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Coral, Diamond

Mikimoto Diamond Large Tahitian Pearl Platinum Flower Brooch Pin
Mikimoto Diamond Large Tahitian Pearl Platinum Flower Brooch Pin

Mikimoto Diamond Large Tahitian Pearl Platinum Flower Brooch Pin

By Mikimoto

Located in Southampton, PA

Platinum Diamond and Large Tahitian Pearl Flower Pin Brooch by Mikimoto.

Category

Vintage 1980s Japanese Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Vintage David Webb Diamond Yellow Gold Large Pin Brooch
Vintage David Webb Diamond Yellow Gold Large Pin Brooch

Vintage David Webb Diamond Yellow Gold Large Pin Brooch

By David Webb

Located in Southampton, PA

18k Yellow Gold Diamond Large Pin Brooch by David Webb. Bold and sculptural, this David Webb brooch is crafted in rich 18k yellow gold with intricate woven, ribbed textures.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Victorian Rose Cut Diamond Large Floral Spray Brooch
Victorian Rose Cut Diamond Large Floral Spray Brooch

Victorian Rose Cut Diamond Large Floral Spray Brooch

Located in Napoli, IT

This beautiful spray brooch is 1890 ca Extremely well crafted of solid 18 KT rose gold /silver Rich spray of leaf and flower beautiful designed and realistically carved, quite a stat...

Category

Antique 1890s European Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Tiffany & Co Retro Sapphire Diamond Gold Large Brooch
Tiffany & Co Retro Sapphire Diamond Gold Large Brooch

Tiffany & Co Retro Sapphire Diamond Gold Large Brooch

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

Retro 18k gold brooch by Tiffany & Co, set with blue sapphires and approx. 0.50ctw in G/VS diamonds. Brooch measures 1 5/8" x 1 5/8". Hallmarked Tiffany & Co, Au750. Weight - 20.9 gr...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold

Large Fire Opal Diamond Gemstone Platinum Floral Brooch
Large Fire Opal Diamond Gemstone Platinum Floral Brooch

Large Fire Opal Diamond Gemstone Platinum Floral Brooch

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

A large and impressive platinum brooch that is a work of art.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Platinum

Large Rose Cut Diamond Quintuple Circle Brooch, Art Deco
Large Rose Cut Diamond Quintuple Circle Brooch, Art Deco

Large Rose Cut Diamond Quintuple Circle Brooch, Art Deco

Located in London, England

This brooch caught our imagination the moment we saw it. Somehow it is modern, yet traditional - grand yet fun with approx. 5 carats of rose cut diamonds adorn the five sections of t...

Category

20th Century French Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Large Brilliant and Marquise Diamond Brooch 14K White Gold
Large Brilliant and Marquise Diamond Brooch 14K White Gold

Large Brilliant and Marquise Diamond Brooch 14K White Gold

Located in Honolulu, HI

Item Specifications: Metal: 14K White Gold ​ Diamond Count: ~43 marquise, ~35-36 brilliant cut Diamond Color: F-G ​ Diamond Clarity: VS Total Diamond Carat Weight: ~8.8 carats B...

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold

Gold Diamond Ruby Large Flower Brooch Pin
Gold Diamond Ruby Large Flower Brooch Pin

Gold Diamond Ruby Large Flower Brooch Pin

Located in New York, NY

Large 18k white gold flower brooch, set with one approx. 0.50ct ruby in the center, surrounded with more ruby gems and approx. 2.65ctw in diamonds (one small diamond is missing - on ...

Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Gold

Large Pearl and Diamond Brooch 18K White Gold
Large Pearl and Diamond Brooch 18K White Gold

Large Pearl and Diamond Brooch 18K White Gold

Located in Honolulu, HI

Item Specifications: Metal: 18K White Gold ​ ​Pearl Count: 6 white cultured pearls ​ ​Pearl Diameter: ~9-11 mm Diamond count: 39 single cut Diamond color: H-J ​ Diamond clarity: S...

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Diamond Large Flower Brooch
Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Diamond Large Flower Brooch

Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Diamond Large Flower Brooch

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

18k yellow gold flower brooch by Van Cleef & Arpels, set in the center with approx. 0.85ctw FG/VVS diamonds. Brooch measures 2.5" x 2 3/8". Marked: VCA, FR750, 1K459-3. Weight - 2...

Category

20th Century French Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Large Vintage 18K & Platinum Diamond Rose Flower Brooch 13ctw
Large Vintage 18K & Platinum Diamond Rose Flower Brooch 13ctw

Large Vintage 18K & Platinum Diamond Rose Flower Brooch 13ctw

Located in Winter Springs, FL

A stunning vintage brooch handmade in 18K and platinum set with approximately 13cttw in G-J color Vs1-Si2 clarity larger marquise cut and round diamonds.

Category

Mid-20th Century Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Italian Pink Sapphire Diamond Gold Large Flower Brooch Pendant
Italian Pink Sapphire Diamond Gold Large Flower Brooch Pendant

Italian Pink Sapphire Diamond Gold Large Flower Brooch Pendant

Located in New York, NY

Large 18k white gold Italian made flower brooch, can also be worn as a pendant.

Category

20th Century Italian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold

Vintage Large Fish Brooch Pin Statement Diamonds and Green Tourmaline
Vintage Large Fish Brooch Pin Statement Diamonds and Green Tourmaline

Vintage Large Fish Brooch Pin Statement Diamonds and Green Tourmaline

Located in New York, NY

Vintage Brooch Pin of a beautiful Fish. High Artistic workmanship Brilliant Vibrant stones of Natural Diamonds and Natural Green Tourmaline. approx weights: diamonds 6.0 -7.0 carat G...

Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Tourmaline, Yellow Gold

Victorian Large Scale Rose Cut Diamond Brooch Pendant Stomacher
Victorian Large Scale Rose Cut Diamond Brooch Pendant Stomacher

Victorian Large Scale Rose Cut Diamond Brooch Pendant Stomacher

Located in Napoli, IT

Glorious Victorian Rare brooch , pendant or stomacher from the Victorian period – 1880 ca Glorious design as you would admire on a Victorian royal portrait, artfully crafted during t...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Estate 18K Diamond & Green Tsavorite Garnet Large Butterfly Brooch 18.50ctw
Estate 18K Diamond & Green Tsavorite Garnet Large Butterfly Brooch 18.50ctw

Estate 18K Diamond & Green Tsavorite Garnet Large Butterfly Brooch 18.50ctw

Located in Winter Springs, FL

A refined contemporary butterfly brooch crafted in 18 karat white gold with a dark rhodium finish, giving the piece a rich, antiqued depth. The wings are vividly set with approximate...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Tsavorite

Henry Dunay Large Iconic Yellow Gold and Diamond Brooch
Henry Dunay Large Iconic Yellow Gold and Diamond Brooch

Henry Dunay Large Iconic Yellow Gold and Diamond Brooch

By Henry Dunay

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 2000 Henry Dunay 18k Yellow Gold Hand Hammered Brooch, measuring 3 1/4 inches in length, 1 inch wide and weighing 30.9 Grams, set with Round Brilliant cut Diamonds totaling .65...

Category

Early 2000s American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Large Antique Sapphire and Diamond Crescent Brooch / Pendant Ref: 709116
Large Antique Sapphire and Diamond Crescent Brooch / Pendant Ref: 709116

Large Antique Sapphire and Diamond Crescent Brooch / Pendant Ref: 709116

Located in Chicago, IL

The crescent is set with thirteen dark blue cushion cut sapphires accented by numerous sparkling rose cut diamonds. The detachable bail and pin allow the jewel to be worn either as a...

Category

Antique 1880s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold

Antique Vintage Estate Art Deco Diamond Platinum Large Pin Brooch
Antique Vintage Estate Art Deco Diamond Platinum Large Pin Brooch

Antique Vintage Estate Art Deco Diamond Platinum Large Pin Brooch

Located in Southampton, PA

Platinum Antique Vintage Estate Diamond Large Pin Brooch. A magnificent Vintage Estate Art Deco Platinum Diamond Brooch, showcasing timeless elegance.

Category

Antique Early 1800s American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Vintage Herbert Rosenthal Bumble Bee Diamond & Ruby Large Brooch Pin
Vintage Herbert Rosenthal Bumble Bee Diamond & Ruby Large Brooch Pin

Vintage Herbert Rosenthal Bumble Bee Diamond & Ruby Large Brooch Pin

By Herbert Rosenthal

Located in Boston, MA

Aston Estate Jewelry Presents: A vintage Bumble Bee brooch by Herbert Rosenthal, crafted in 18k yellow gold. This exquisite piece features a bee design adorned with brilliant-cut ...

Category

Vintage 1970s Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

18K White Gold Large Quartz And Diamond Wings Brooch
18K White Gold Large Quartz And Diamond Wings Brooch

18K White Gold Large Quartz And Diamond Wings Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Discover the epitome of bespoke craftsmanship with this exquisite custom-made brooch, a fusion of elegance and versatility. Crafted in 18k white gold, the centerpiece boasts an oval ...

Category

20th Century Unknown Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, White Gold

Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso Large Diamond Gold Heart Brooch
Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso Large Diamond Gold Heart Brooch

Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso Large Diamond Gold Heart Brooch

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Stamford, CT

Tiffany & Co. Large Size Paloma Picasso Diamond Heart brooch 18k Yellow Gold.

Category

Late 20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

1970s Large Ruby Diamond 18 Karat Gold Pin Brooch
1970s Large Ruby Diamond 18 Karat Gold Pin Brooch

1970s Large Ruby Diamond 18 Karat Gold Pin Brooch

Located in Miami, FL

This attractive 40s Retro pin is crafted in solid 18K yellow gold. It presents a lovely open design adorned by a combination of different sized diamonds, sizes from 1.15 cts H,VS1 to...

Category

Vintage 1970s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold

Sabbadini Large Mystery Set Sapphire Diamond Flower Brooch Pin
Sabbadini Large Mystery Set Sapphire Diamond Flower Brooch Pin

Sabbadini Large Mystery Set Sapphire Diamond Flower Brooch Pin

By Sabaddini

Located in Miami, FL

This outstanding Collectable flower brooch pin was designed by Sabbadini, Italy. It is handcrafted in solid 18K yellow gold weighing approx. 69.9 grams. It features a flowerhead desi...

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

1970s Large Coral Diamond Emerald 18K Gold Brooch and pendant
1970s Large Coral Diamond Emerald 18K Gold Brooch and pendant

1970s Large Coral Diamond Emerald 18K Gold Brooch and pendant

Located in Miami, FL

A collectible coral and diamond jewel with impressive scale. Details Metal: 18K Yellow and White Gold Weight: 53.4 grams Measurements: approx 2.75 inches x 2.25 inches Gemstones: • ...

Category

Vintage 1970s American Brooches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Large Antique 14K Gold, Sterling Silver, Diamond, & Sapphire Sword Brooch
Large Antique 14K Gold, Sterling Silver, Diamond, & Sapphire Sword Brooch

Large Antique 14K Gold, Sterling Silver, Diamond, & Sapphire Sword Brooch

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine vintage gold, silver, diamond, and sapphire figural brooch. In 14 karat yellow gold topped with sterling silver mounts. Set throughout both sword handle and sheath with 104 ...

Category

Early 20th Century Belle Époque Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver

Vintage Diamond And Emerald Large 18k Gold Brooch
Vintage Diamond And Emerald Large 18k Gold Brooch

Vintage Diamond And Emerald Large 18k Gold Brooch

Located in Cairo, EG

Vintage 18k yellow and white gold large brooch with an estimate brilliant diamond weight of 4 carats and more with natural green emeralds estimate weight 3 carats in oval cut with to...

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Vintage 1960s Brooches

Vintage Large Flower 4.5 Carat Diamond Brooch 18K White Gold
Vintage Large Flower 4.5 Carat Diamond Brooch 18K White Gold

Vintage Large Flower 4.5 Carat Diamond Brooch 18K White Gold

Located in Montgomery, AL

We are loving this fabulous brooch!! She is large and dramatic while still being quite elegant!!

Category

Vintage 1940s Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Large Brooch Emerald Diamond Tsavorite Sapphire Gold Baroque style
Large Brooch Emerald Diamond Tsavorite Sapphire Gold Baroque style

Large Brooch Emerald Diamond Tsavorite Sapphire Gold Baroque style

Located in Berlin, DE

Antique-inspired Emerald, Diamond Gold Brooch with Yellow Sapphire Shaped like a gorgeous feather with a octagon-cut emerald as focus-point, this Emerald, Diamond Gold Brooch with Y...

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2010s Hong Kong Aesthetic Movement Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold, 9k Gold, White Go...

Large 18 Carat Gold and Silver Arrow Brooch with Diamond
Large 18 Carat Gold and Silver Arrow Brooch with Diamond

Large 18 Carat Gold and Silver Arrow Brooch with Diamond

Located in Amsterdam, NL

A spectactularly large 18 carat gold and silver arrow brooch set with 114 old cut diamonds (app. 5.44 carat in total), in its original case by the Linzeler Frères, 1885-1889, Paris, ...

Category

Antique 1880s French Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Large 14K Gold, Diamond, and Yellow Sapphire Spider & Web Brooch
Large 14K Gold, Diamond, and Yellow Sapphire Spider & Web Brooch

Large 14K Gold, Diamond, and Yellow Sapphire Spider & Web Brooch

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine vintage spider & spider web brooch. In 14 karat gold. Prong-set with a yellow sapphire (likely lab created) and 31 round cut & 3 marquise cut diamonds.

Category

Late 20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 14k Gold

Whimsical Large Enamel and Diamond Yellow Gold Snail Brooch
Whimsical Large Enamel and Diamond Yellow Gold Snail Brooch

Whimsical Large Enamel and Diamond Yellow Gold Snail Brooch

Located in Miami Beach, FL

This exceptional realistic looking snail is amazing. The golden enamel with black stripes shell is stunning. The body of the snail is stylized gold that is three dimensional with f...

Category

Mid-20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Art Deco 18 Karat Necklace Pin Brooch Large Pendant with Diamonds
Art Deco 18 Karat Necklace Pin Brooch Large Pendant with Diamonds

Art Deco 18 Karat Necklace Pin Brooch Large Pendant with Diamonds

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Vintage Art Deco Style Impressive Large Pendant/Brooch pin Can be used either way 18k Two Tone Gold approx 17 grams Natural Diamonds approx 3.50 carat Include also Yellow Diamonds ...

Category

Vintage 1930s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Estate 18K Peridot Diamond Ruby Large Turtle Brooch Pin 53.50cttw
Estate 18K Peridot Diamond Ruby Large Turtle Brooch Pin 53.50cttw

Estate 18K Peridot Diamond Ruby Large Turtle Brooch Pin 53.50cttw

Located in Winter Springs, FL

An absolutely spectacular piece and we challenge you to find another! This gorgeous brooch has been handcrafted in 18K yellow gold and set with approximately 50cttw in large natural ...

Category

Late 20th Century Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Peridot, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18kt Gold Large Brooch with Zig Zag Sapphires and Diamonds
18kt Gold Large Brooch with Zig Zag Sapphires and Diamonds

18kt Gold Large Brooch with Zig Zag Sapphires and Diamonds

Located in Antwerp, BE

18kt White Gold Large Brooch with Zig Zag Sapphires And Diamonds Very elegant and fine brooch to make the finishing touch for every occasion Diamonds: 72 diamonds, 16 diamonds + 2...

Category

20th Century Artisan Brooches

Materials

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

Antique Large Approx 1.80 Carat Diamond Crescent Brooch in Gold
Antique Large Approx 1.80 Carat Diamond Crescent Brooch in Gold

Antique Large Approx 1.80 Carat Diamond Crescent Brooch in Gold

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

Antique Large Approx 1.80ct Diamond Crescent Brooch in Gold double pin for added security the most exquisite diamond crescent, truly beautiful The item comes without the box in ...

Category

Antique Early 1900s European Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold

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Large Diamond & Sapphire Gold Brooch
Large Diamond & Sapphire Gold Brooch

Large Diamond & Sapphire Gold Brooch

Unavailable

W 2.37 in L 2.37 in

Large Diamond & Sapphire Gold Brooch

Located in Fuengirola, Malaga

Large detailed 18 karat white gold and yellow floral brooch set set with 26 clean white brilliant cut diamonds and 6 blue sapphires.

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Vintage 1960s Brooches

Materials

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

Large Diamond Swallow Bird Brooch

Large Diamond Swallow Bird Brooch

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Adorable antique Swallow brooch encrusted with old mine cut diamonds and small ruby beads set as eyes. The Swallow has long been a popular design element over the years, as is its co...

Category

20th Century Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Large Blackamoor Pearl & Diamond Brooch

Large Blackamoor Pearl & Diamond Brooch

Unavailable

H 4.5 in W 2.3 in

Large Blackamoor Pearl & Diamond Brooch

Located in New York City, NY

A highly unusual large blackamoor brooch. Consisting of natural seed pearls, diamonds, ruby, and one single Mabe pearl.

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Italian Brooches

French Large Diamond and Gold Floral Brooch
French Large Diamond and Gold Floral Brooch

French Large Diamond and Gold Floral Brooch

Located in Southampton, NY

22 round-cut diamonds make up the center of this large French floral brooch from the Sixties.

Category

French Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Art Deco French Large Diamond Platinum Brooch
Art Deco French Large Diamond Platinum Brooch

Art Deco French Large Diamond Platinum Brooch

Unavailable

W 1.66 in L 3.08 in

Art Deco French Large Diamond Platinum Brooch

Located in Paris, FR

Large brooch in platinum designed as belt buckle set with round and square cut diamonds, the center one around 1.25 ct.

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Large Extravagant Retro Ruby Diamond and Citrine Brooch
Large Extravagant Retro Ruby Diamond and Citrine Brooch

Large Extravagant Retro Ruby Diamond and Citrine Brooch

Located in New York City, NY

A fantastic large 3 color gold ruby, diamond and citrine brooch from the 1940's.

Category

American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Citrine, Ruby

Edwardian Diamond Natural Pearl Platinum Large Statement Brooch
Edwardian Diamond Natural Pearl Platinum Large Statement Brooch

Edwardian Diamond Natural Pearl Platinum Large Statement Brooch

Located in Napoli, IT

Large sized being 28 mm. x 55 mm. - weight is 11.6 grams Further embellished with 12 old European cut Diamonds and rose cut diamonds – approx 1.25 Ct of Diamonds in total G-VVS/SI fo...

Category

Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum

Large Edwardian Diamond Enamel Race Horse Jockey Brooch
Large Edwardian Diamond Enamel Race Horse Jockey Brooch

Large Edwardian Diamond Enamel Race Horse Jockey Brooch

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

At just over 3.5” in length, this unusually large and exceptional Edwardian Jockey Brooch is primarily platinum with 18 karat yellow gold saddle, bridal, Martingale reigns and hooves.

Category

Antique Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Lioness Diamond and Ruby Large Brooch
18 Karat Lioness Diamond and Ruby Large Brooch

18 Karat Lioness Diamond and Ruby Large Brooch

Located in Pikesville, MD

A very well made and substantially sized 18 karat two tone roaring lion brooch featuring 1.95 carats of bright white diamonds and a single .16 carat cabochon ruby eye. Diamonds are e...

Category

1990s Unknown Modern Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Large Edwardian Aquamarine and Diamond Cross Pendant / Brooch
Large Edwardian Aquamarine and Diamond Cross Pendant / Brooch

Large Edwardian Aquamarine and Diamond Cross Pendant / Brooch

Located in San Francisco, CA

Magnifique! Five sizable cushion-cut aquamarines (all together weighing 95 carats!) were assembled back in the first or second decade of the last century to create this regal and str...

Category

Early 20th Century Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Large Vintage Coral Brooch
Large Vintage Coral Brooch

Large Vintage Coral Brooch

Unavailable

W 2 in D 0.75 in L 3 in

Large Vintage Coral Brooch

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Absolutely stunning color and vitreous shine, beautifully detailed hand carved coral. The Buddah is framed with a 14 karat yellow gold decorative fringe which is accented by ninetee...

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Late 20th Century Unknown Retro Brooches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Large Diamond Sapphire Gold Wasp Bee Insect Brooch Pin
Large Diamond Sapphire Gold Wasp Bee Insect Brooch Pin

Large Diamond Sapphire Gold Wasp Bee Insect Brooch Pin

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Adorable 18k gold wasp bee insect brooch, decorated with blue sapphires and approx. 2 carats in VS2-SI1/H diamonds. Brooch is 44mm x 45mm. weight - 18.7 grams. Marked: J mark, 18k, 3...

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20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold

Retro Large Gold and Diamond Bow Brooch
Retro Large Gold and Diamond Bow Brooch

Retro Large Gold and Diamond Bow Brooch

Unavailable

H 2.5 in W 3.25 in

Retro Large Gold and Diamond Bow Brooch

Located in New York, NY

A wonderful large 18kt bow with small diamonds in the center

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European Brooches

Midcentury Pop Art Large Red Coral Diamond Brooch Pendant
Midcentury Pop Art Large Red Coral Diamond Brooch Pendant

Midcentury Pop Art Large Red Coral Diamond Brooch Pendant

Located in Napoli, IT

Distinctive High End Jewellery An unique mid century Pop Art brooch pendant , art expression of the 60's Large sized, distinctive in design, beautifully hand created as unique piece...

Category

Vintage 1960s Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold

Marlene Stowe 18 Karat and Diamond Large Leaf Brooch
Marlene Stowe 18 Karat and Diamond Large Leaf Brooch

Marlene Stowe 18 Karat and Diamond Large Leaf Brooch

Located in Pikesville, MD

Solid and well made 18 karat yellow gold large leaf brooch with a gorgeous satin finish and a single .20 carat round brilliant diamond by Marlene Stowe.

Category

1990s American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Platinum Large Diamond Dog Brooch Pin with Ruby Collar
Platinum Large Diamond Dog Brooch Pin with Ruby Collar

Platinum Large Diamond Dog Brooch Pin with Ruby Collar

Located in Miami, FL

METAL: Platinum STONES: Diamonds, Rubies TOTAL CARAT WEIGHT: 6.0 ct DIAMOND COLOR: G DIAMOND CLARITY: VS TOTAL ITEM WEIGHT (grams): 20 LENGTH: 2.70" WIDTH: 1.6 inches

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Van Cleef & Arpels Large Yellow Gold Magnolia Brooch with Diamonds
Van Cleef & Arpels Large Yellow Gold Magnolia Brooch with Diamonds

Van Cleef & Arpels Large Yellow Gold Magnolia Brooch with Diamonds

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Miami, FL

Designer: Van Cleef & Arpels Metal: Yellow Gold Metal Purity: 18k​​​​​​​ Stones: ​​​​​​​8 Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds Brooch Dimensions: approx. 2.75 inches Brooch Thickness: 7.54 m...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Large Victorian Moonstone & Diamond Silver over Gold Convertible Pendant/Brooch
Large Victorian Moonstone & Diamond Silver over Gold Convertible Pendant/Brooch

Large Victorian Moonstone & Diamond Silver over Gold Convertible Pendant/Brooch

Located in San Francisco, CA

Why settle for just one when you can have both the moon and the stars?! This celestial Victorian jewel, measuring just over 2 inches across, centers on a shimmering blue flash moonst...

Category

Antique 1850s Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Moonstone, 18k Gold, Silver

Palomino Large Enamel Flower Brooch
Palomino Large Enamel Flower Brooch

Palomino Large Enamel Flower Brooch

Located in NY, NY

Palomino '98. Number 3. All handmade in 18 carat gold. Beautiful enamel work. Approximately ten carats of diamonds. F-G color vs quality. Excellent condition. Signed Palomino '98.

Category

1990s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Large Oscar Heyman Blue Sapphire Diamond Platinum Pansy Flower Brooch
Large Oscar Heyman Blue Sapphire Diamond Platinum Pansy Flower Brooch

Large Oscar Heyman Blue Sapphire Diamond Platinum Pansy Flower Brooch

By Oscar Heyman

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Iconic platinum pansy flower brooch, crafted by Oscar Heyman, decorated with approximately 3.25ctw in diamonds and 9.00ctw in blue sapphires. Brooch measures 35mm x 33mm. Marked: pt9...

Category

20th Century American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Large China Girl Diamond, Ruby, Enamel 18 Karat Brooch Pendant
Large China Girl Diamond, Ruby, Enamel 18 Karat Brooch Pendant

Large China Girl Diamond, Ruby, Enamel 18 Karat Brooch Pendant

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

Incredibly special collectors brooch that converts into a pendant. Beautiful China Girl dancing figurine with green and black enameled pants, diamond and dangle ruby jacket and black...

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Stunning Large Victorian Diamond and Pearl Arrow Bar Brooch, 1870s
Stunning Large Victorian Diamond and Pearl Arrow Bar Brooch, 1870s

Stunning Large Victorian Diamond and Pearl Arrow Bar Brooch, 1870s

Located in Antwerp, BE

Antique jewelry object group: bar brooch Condition: excellent condition Do you wish for a 360° view of this unique jewel? Just send us your request and we’ll give you the direct li...

Category

Antique 1870s Belgian High Victorian Brooches

Materials

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

Oscar Heyman 10.35ct Sapphire Diamond Brooch 18K Gold Platinum Certified Large
Oscar Heyman 10.35ct Sapphire Diamond Brooch 18K Gold Platinum Certified Large

Oscar Heyman 10.35ct Sapphire Diamond Brooch 18K Gold Platinum Certified Large

By Oscar Heyman

Located in Brambleton, US

Oscar Heyman 10.35ct Sapphire Diamond Brooch 18K Gold Platinum OHB Certified Large This is a gorgeous piece by Oscar Heyman Brothers in 18K yellow gold and platinum.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Large Victorian Amethyst Brooch with Diamond Surround, English, circa 1890
Large Victorian Amethyst Brooch with Diamond Surround, English, circa 1890

Large Victorian Amethyst Brooch with Diamond Surround, English, circa 1890

Located in London, GB

A late Victorian silver set and 18 carat gold mounted brooch with an exceptionally brightly coloured amethyst centre. The stone is surrounded by a border of single rose cut diamonds ...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British High Victorian Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Victorian Large Scale 8.0 Carat Rose Cut Diamond Brooch Pendant Stomacher
Victorian Large Scale 8.0 Carat Rose Cut Diamond Brooch Pendant Stomacher

Victorian Large Scale 8.0 Carat Rose Cut Diamond Brooch Pendant Stomacher

Located in Napoli, IT

Glorious Victorian Rare brooch , pendant or stomacher from the Victorian period – 1880 ca Glorious design as you would admire on a Victorian royal portrait, artfully crafted during ...

Category

Antique 1880s Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 15k Gold

Large Retro Bow Brooch, circa 1940
Large Retro Bow Brooch, circa 1940

Large Retro Bow Brooch, circa 1940

Unavailable

H 2.76 in W 1.62 in

Large Retro Bow Brooch, circa 1940

Located in Napoli, IT

Substantially hand crafted of solid 18 KT rose gold and Platinum Designed as a beautiful bow bordered with finely made hand lace work fully enhanced by old mine and rose cut Diamonds...

Category

Vintage 1940s Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Diamond, Emerald and Onyx 18 Karat Large Bow Brooch by Giovane
Diamond, Emerald and Onyx 18 Karat Large Bow Brooch by Giovane

Diamond, Emerald and Onyx 18 Karat Large Bow Brooch by Giovane

By Giovane

Located in Pikesville, MD

A gorgeous Art Deco inspired vintage 18 karat bow tie design brooch created by Italian fine jewelry designer, Giovane. Made with exceptional quality stones and incredible craftsmansh...

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold

1999 Angela Cummings Oversized Gold Platinum Diamond Enamel Large Mask Brooch
1999 Angela Cummings Oversized Gold Platinum Diamond Enamel Large Mask Brooch

1999 Angela Cummings Oversized Gold Platinum Diamond Enamel Large Mask Brooch

By Angela Cummings

Located in Palm Beach, FL

18k Platinum signed Cummings very unique enamel mask pin with platinum diamond ball drop. This Angela Cummings pin is dated 1999. It depicts a carnival mask, suspending a platinum di...

Category

1990s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

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Large Diamond Brooch For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate large diamond brooch for your needs in our varied inventory. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold. Find an antique version now, or shop for 398 vintage or 40 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. If you’re looking for a large diamond brooch from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 19th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. For this particular piece, 1.5 Carat and 2 Carat are consistently popular carat weights. A large diamond brooch from Van Cleef & Arpels, Tiffany & Co. and Herbert Rosenthal — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes brilliant cut and cabochon alternatives. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a large diamond brooch, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Large Diamond Brooch?

The price for a large diamond brooch starts at $560 and tops out at $485,000 with these brooches, on average, selling for $7,500.

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.