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Green Quartz Pearl Diamond Gold Arrow Pin
Located in Chicago, IL
18K yellow gold and silver arrow pin, set with 56 single cut diamonds weighing 1.0 carats total, 2
Category

Antique Early 1900s Unknown Early Victorian Brooches

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver

Green Insect Bug Inspired Diamond and Emerald Pin
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our Green Body Bug Pin, a unique and charming accessory that adds a touch of whimsy and
Category

Vintage 1980s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

Mechanical Green Enamel And Diamond Flower Pin, French
Located in New York, NY
Articulately crafted Green Enamel and Diamond Flower Brooch, where each petal aesthetically crafted
Category

20th Century French Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Carved Green Jade and White Diamond Pin in Platinum
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful big round carved green jade with 0.10 ct. white diamond rounds. Handmade in platinum
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Jade, Platinum

18k Yellow Gold Green Tourmaline White & Black Diamonds Unisex Brooch Pin
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
pin brooch handcrafted in 18k yellow gold white diamonds, black diamonds and round cut green
Category

2010s Italian Art Deco Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Black Diamond, Tourmaline, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18...

Green Tourmaline and Diamond Spider Web Vintage Brooch Pin Pendant
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Fabulous! Green Tourmaline and Diamond Spider Web Brooch Pendant. Securely Hand set with
Category

Late 20th Century Modernist Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold

LeVian 18K White Gold Green Tsavorite Garnet & White Diamond Pepper Pin
By Le Vian
Located in Great Neck, NY
Le Vian® Pepper Pin featuring 6 3/8 cts. of Forest Green Tsavorite™, 3/8 cts. of Vanilla Diamonds®
Category

Early 2000s Chinese More Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Tsavorite, 14k Gold, White Gold

GIA 7.63 Carat Natural Vivid Green Marquise Tsavorite Diamonds Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
Tsavorite & Petals. Handmade 3D raised Brooch GIA Certified: 4.83ct. Natural Green Tsavorite
Category

2010s American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Tsavorite, 18k Gold

Blue-Green Opal & Diamond Frog in 14K Yellow Gold Pin/Pendant
Located in Miami, FL
Metal Purity: 14k Stones: Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds, Blue/Green Opal Includes: 24 Months
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

18k Gold Diamond Eyes Guilloche Green Enamel & Circle Work Frog Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
White Color Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold w/ White Gold Pin & Guilloche Green Enamel Work Total
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

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

18.20 Carat Carved Dragon Green Jadeite Jade Grade "A" & Diamonds Pendant/Pin
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Carved Dragon Shaped 18.20-carat green Jadeite Jade Grade "A" and diamond pendant/pin crossover
Category

2010s North American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold

Blue And Green Enamel And Diamond Tree Motif Pin In Yellow Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
This tree motif pin weighs 15.20 DWT (approx. 23.64 grams). It contains 9 round G color and VS
Category

Late 20th Century Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Vintage 18k Solid Gold Diamond Green Enamel Spray Flower Multi Layer Brooch Pin
Located in Montclair, NJ
- Green Enamel Weight: 16.55 Grams Clasp: Pin Backing w/ Push Closure Height: 37.2mm (1.4") (north to
Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

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

Vintage 18k Yellow Gold GIA Green Jade & 1.90ctw Round Diamond Flower Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
color throughout. The jade is surrounded with a diamond halo while the pin is also decorated with 2
Category

Mid-20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold

18K Yellow Gold 1/2 Cttw Diamond and Blue-Green Enamel Bumblebee Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
This enchanting 18K yellow gold bumblebee brooch pin offers a captivating glimpse into the majestic
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Brooches

Materials

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

(2) 18k Gold Pair Of Textured Green Enamel Mother & Baby Frog Diamond Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have a pair of beautifully detailed brooch pins crafted from solid 18k yellow gold
Category

1990s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

3ct. Natural Green Brown Pink Tourmaline Rope Twist .40ct Diamond Pin 14kt
Located in New York, NY
Statement Pin Very Well Made Pink, Green & BRown Tourmaline 1.5 x .56 inch 14kt. yellow gold
Category

2010s American Brooches

Materials

Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Two Tone Gold Detailed Mosaic Green Enamel W/ Diamond & Ruby Frog Brooch Pin
Located in Montclair, NJ
diamonds that are neatly pave set in solid 18k white gold, which gives the piece a such a gorgeous and
Category

Vintage 1980s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

14K Antique Russian No Heat Beryl, Onyx, and Old Mine Diamond Brooch Pin
Located in Miami, FL
), Diamond, Onyx ✔ Beryl Cut: Cushion ✔ Beryl Color: Green ✔ Beryl Clarity: Cushion ✔ Beryl Origin: Russia
Category

Early 20th Century Russian Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Onyx, Green Beryl, White Diamond, Diamond, Beryl, White Gold, 14k Gold, ...

Vintage Brooch Pin Nouveau 1910 Enamel Necklace Sterling Silver and 18 Karat
Located in Brooklyn, NY
1.5' inch wide and 1.5' inch tall. has few small green sapphire, brown diamonds and a pearl Weight
Category

Early 2000s Spanish Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Green Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Fancy Colored Sapphires and Diamond Clover Stick-Pin
Located in London, GB
A late Victorian fancy coloured sapphires and diamond four-leaf clover pin, the brooch set with
Category

Antique 1880s British Late Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Yello...

Diamond and Green Garnet Pin/Pendant
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This unique pin dresses up any outfit. It has .42cts of white diamonds, G color, VS2 clarity, with
Category

2010s American Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, White Gold

Green Enamel Diamond Gold Owl Brooch Pin
Located in Bellevue, WA
This incredible owl brooch pin features genuine diamonds bezel set for the eyes and green enamel
Category

Mid-20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Green Emerald, Ruby and Diamond Brooch Pin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
13 cabochon-cut rubies and by 13 round brilliant diamonds of approximately 0.65 total carat weight.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Green Semi Precious Gemstone, Diamonds and Pearl Brooch Pin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Majestic brooch with a semi-precious green gemstone, set in 10 karat yellow gold frame. Set on the
Category

Early 2000s Unknown Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 10k Gold

Gold, Green Tourmaline, and Diamond Leaf Brooch Pin, Hamilton Private Reserve
Located in Princeton, NJ
An exceedingly beautiful 18 karat yellow gold, green tourmaline, and diamond leaf pin by Hamilton
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Post-War Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold

1950 Floral Dome Green and Blue Enamel Diamond 18K Gold Pendant Pin Brooch
Located in Roma, IT
enameled petals, enlightened by 3 diamonds. The pin can be easily wore as a pendant, with an appropriate
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique Style Plique-a-jour Cut Diamond gold Dragonfly Pin
Located in Chestnut Hill, MA
18 karat yellow gold antique style en tremblant dragonfly pin with green and blue plique-a-jour
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Green Sapphire, 18k Gold

Alice Cicolini Green Amethyst Yellow Topaz Flower Gold Flower Brooch Hair Pin
By Alice Cicolini
Located in London, GB
white diamond pave set brooch pin can be threaded, or the customers own chain or hair pins can be
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Topaz, 9k Gold

Gem Encrusted Sea Horse Brooch & Lapel Pin
By Nancy Phillips
Located in Eugene, OR
. This work of art has over 7 carats of Blue & Green Sapphires, Emeralds and Diamonds. Pictures are
Category

2010s Thai Artisan Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, Green Sapphire, 18k Gold

Tidal Pin or Pendant with Yellow and Green Gold and Oxidized Sterling Silver
By Keiko Mita
Located in New York, NY
Keiko Mita’s spectacular Tidal Pin/Pendant has appeared in numerous magazines and blog posts. It
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal

Cartier Diamond & Bright Green Enamel Flower Pin
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Pin with Bright Green Enamel & center Diamond made in the late 70's Petals are highlighted
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Red and Green Enamel Diamond Yellow Gold Flower Pin
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Red and Green Enamel and Diamond Yellow Gold Flower Pin: charming and lifelike, set with a .15
Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Retro Diamond Bow Pin in 14k Rose & Green Gold
Located in Towson, MD
One 14-karat rose and green gold Retro design bow pin, set with ten (10) single-cut diamonds
Category

20th Century Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Platinum Diamond Bow and Green Onyx Circle Pin
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This vintage platinum pin is adorned with 29 round diamonds and green onyx. The diamonds weigh
Category

Late 20th Century Brooches

Materials

Onyx, Platinum

Cartier Blue & Green Chalcedony Diamond Yellow Gold Bird Pin Brooch
By Cartier
Located in Holland, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond Blue & Green Chalcedony Brooch Pin by Cartier. With 22 round brilliant
Category

1990s French Brooches

Materials

Chalcedony, Diamond, 18k Gold

Diamond Opal Green Tourmaline Amethyst Yellow Gold Contemporary Brooch Pin
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Vibrant diamond and gemstone brooch handcrafted in 14 karat yellow gold. The pin features inlays of
Category

Late 20th Century American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Opal, Tourmaline, Yellow Gold

1800s Antique Floral Diamond Bar Brooch 18k Yellow Green Gold Pin
Located in McLeansville, NC
This beautiful antique pin dates from the 1850s - 1860s. Gemstone Information: - Natural Diamond
Category

Antique 1850s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

DAVID WEBB Diamond Green Enamel Lucky Frog Yellow Gold Pin Brooch
By David Webb
Located in Holland, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond & Green Enamel Lucky Frog Pin Brooch by David Webb. With 2 round brilliant
Category

20th Century American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Frascarolo Vintage Diamond Green Onyx 18 Karat Gold Lion Brooch Pin
By Frascarolo
Located in Miami, FL
Brooch Pin! This pin boasts 54 genuine round cut diamonds, with 0.40 carats, H-I color and VS clarity
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Vintage Tiffany & Co. Diamond Ruby Rose and Green Gold Bow Brooch Pin
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Holland, PA
14k Rose And Green Gold Diamond & Ruby Vintage Bow Pin Brooch by Tiffany & Co. With 3 round cut
Category

20th Century American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

Tiffany & Co. Platinum & 18k Gold 5.80ctw Diamond & Green Enamel Frog Brooch Pin
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Montclair, NJ
round brilliant cut diamonds that show tremendous amount of fire and brilliance for such a glamorous
Category

1990s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum, Enamel

Henry Dunay 18k Yellow Gold GIA Cabochon Green Tourmaline & Diamond Brooch Pin
By Henry Dunay
Located in Montclair, NJ
Henry Dunay is known for quality gemstones, diamonds and Gold finishing. All that is on full
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

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

18 Karat yellow Gold Green Enamel Diamond Coral and Ruby Frog Brooch Pin
Located in Birmingham, AL
Beautiful Frog Brooch!!! This Happy Piece is made in 18K yellow Gold and green Enamel. He has
Category

20th Century Unknown Artisan Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Retro 14k Rose & Green Gold GIA 15.7ct Yellow Blue Sapphire & Diamond Brooch Pin
Located in Montclair, NJ
Ceylon sapphires, very fine diamonds, platinum, and green and rose gold all come together magnificently
Category

Vintage 1940s Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum

Royal Air Force Diamond Platinum Pin
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1930s Platinum and Diamond British Royal Air Force Winged Pin. Set with Rose Cut Diamonds and
Category

Vintage 1930s British Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum

18 Karat Gold Diamond White and Green Enamel Ruby Wrap Serpent Snake Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
This absolutely magnificent vintage pin/brooch was crafted in Italy from solid 18k yellow and white
Category

Vintage 1970s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Mid Century 18 Karat Gold Two Birds On A Branch Green Enamel Diamond Pin Brooch
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
features green guilloche enamel (perfect condition) and round cut diamonds. Weight: 12.28g Size: 3.5x3cm
Category

Mid-20th Century French Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Natural Sapphire Green Tsavorite Spade Leaf Diamond Pin 14kt 12361
By Unbranded
Located in New York, NY
Natural Tsavorite & Sapphire leaf pin. 1.30ct sapphires 1.20ct tsavorite .14ct diamonds 14kt white
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Renaissance Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Tsavorite, 14k Gold

18K Yellow Gold 0.04 Carat Diamond Green Enamel Frog Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
Pin. This little frog is ready to hop into a new adventure with eyes of cool white diamonds. These two
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

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

Vintage 1.12 Carat Green Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Frog Pin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a white gold frog set throughout with round cut green diamonds weighing approximately
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond

1980's Diamond Ruby 18k Gold Green Enamel Frog Brooch Pin
Located in Miami, FL
This High Quality 1980's frog pin is Crafted in solid 18K yellow gold, adorned by (58) round cut
Category

Vintage 1980s Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Enamel

Antique 18 Karat Green and White Enamel Pearl Diamond Heart Pin Pendant
Located in New York, NY
A bright antique 18k gold green and white enamel heart pin/pendant set with rosecut diamonds and
Category

Antique 1880s Unknown High Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Enamel

Vintage 18k Rose & Green Gold Florentine Finish Flower & Leaf Diamond Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
rose gold while the leaves coming out of the stem are done in solid 18k green gold. Four, old single
Category

Vintage 1960s Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Diamond Ruby Green Tourmaline Three Bird 14 Karat White Gold Estate Brooch Pin
Located in Boca Raton, FL
features diamond, ruby, and cabochon green tourmaline gemstones. The diamonds weigh approximately 1.00 CTW
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Tourmaline, Diamond, White Gold

14k Yellow Gold Pave Diamond Eyes Green Enamel Work Detailed Turtle Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (2) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave Set- Very Nice White Color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

18K White Gold Green Round Emerald and 2 1/2 Cttw Diamond Panther Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
This fierce diamond brooch is set to steal the scene, crafted of genuine 18k white gold in the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

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

Heidi Daus Diamond in the Woof Scottie Dog Brooch Pin, Pink Green Clear Crystals
By Heidi Daus
Located in Milford, DE
This sophisticated pup sparkles like no other! Heidi Daus "Diamond in the Woof" pin brooch
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Crystal

Christoph Krahenmann Carved Green Beryl Sapphire Diamond Gold Gecko Pin Pendant
Located in Santa Fe, NM
surrounded by 40 blue and green sapphires totaling 3.29cts as well as 24 round brilliant-cut diamonds of
Category

1990s American Brooches

Materials

Beryl, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Green Sapphire, 18k Gold

Impressive Buccellati Green Tourmaline Diamond Gold Brooch Pin
By Buccellati
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Impressive 18k gold brooch, crafted by Buccellati, featuring approximately 13ct emerald cut green
Category

20th Century Italian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold

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Pin Green Diamond For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the pin green diamond you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and 14k Gold, this item was constructed with great care. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. You’re likely to find the perfect pin green diamond among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 19th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. A pin green diamond from Cartier, KIESELSTEIN-CORD and Tiffany & Co. — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. Take a look at a pin green diamond featuring Diamond from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also cabochon cut and antique cushion cut cut versions available here, too. When shopping for a pin green diamond, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Pin Green Diamond?

On average, a pin green diamond at 1stDibs sells for $4,200, while they’re typically $415 on the low end and $27,500 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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.  

Questions About Pin Green Diamond
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Whether or not a green diamond is real depends on the gemstone in question. Green diamonds do occur naturally, however they are very rare. As a result, most green diamond gemstones are man-made. Shop a range of expertly vetted green diamond gemstone jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, there are blue-green diamonds. However, natural ones are very rare, so most are man-made. The Dresden Green is the most famous example of a genuine blue-green diamond gemstone. You can find a wide selection of diamond gemstone jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A green diamond is usually called exactly that — a green diamond. Among fancy-color diamonds, natural-color green diamonds are sought after stones. The color is caused by exposure to radiation or to a more complex defect relating to impurities. The well-known Dresden Green Diamond is a natural green diamond that weighs 41 carats (8.2 g) and was found at the Kollur mine in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. Find a wide variety of green diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Because green diamonds are rarer than many other colored diamonds, they are often more expensive. Like other diamonds, the value of a green diamond depends on its quality, size, and cut. Usually a fancy vivid green diamond costs $200,000 per carat.