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Antique Art Deco Platinum Diamond Bar Pin with Finials 2ct
Antique Art Deco Platinum Diamond Bar Pin with Finials 2ct

Antique Art Deco Platinum Diamond Bar Pin with Finials 2ct

Located in Boston, MA

. Weighing a substantial 10.27 grams, this antique Art Deco platinum diamond bar pin exudes a sense of

Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Platinum and Diamond Bar Pin / Brooch
Platinum and Diamond Bar Pin / Brooch

Platinum and Diamond Bar Pin / Brooch

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Vintage Platinum and Diamond Bar Pin / Brooch This sparkling bar pin features 17 round brilliant

Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Edwardian Platinum Diamond Bar Brooch Pin
Edwardian Platinum Diamond Bar Brooch Pin

Edwardian Platinum Diamond Bar Brooch Pin

Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse

A very fine and elegant Platinum Diamond Edwardian bar pin brooch. The fine filigree brooch has a 8

Category

Antique 1890s Unknown Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Edwardian Diamond Platinum Bar-Pin Brooch
Edwardian Diamond Platinum Bar-Pin Brooch

Edwardian Diamond Platinum Bar-Pin Brooch

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

old mine cut diamonds. Set in a long platinum bar, this piece is still in original condition. Length

Category

Antique Early 19th Century British Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Platinum Diamond Bar Brooch/Pin
Art Deco Platinum Diamond Bar Brooch/Pin

Art Deco Platinum Diamond Bar Brooch/Pin

Located in Palm Desert, CA

Art Deco Platinum Diamond Bar Brooch/Pin. This absolutely gorgeous pin features seventeen round

Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Platinum and Diamond Bar Pin or Brooch
Platinum and Diamond Bar Pin or Brooch

Platinum and Diamond Bar Pin or Brooch

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Vintage Platinum and Diamond Bar Pin/Brooch This exquisite brooch features three round brilliant

Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Platinum

Art Deco Style Diamond Platinum Bar Pin Brooch
Art Deco Style Diamond Platinum Bar Pin Brooch

Art Deco Style Diamond Platinum Bar Pin Brooch

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

diamonds set in platinum. Finished with fine miligrain on the edges of the platinum and a 14K gold pin. A

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Platinum

Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond Bar Pin Platinum
Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond Bar Pin Platinum

Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond Bar Pin Platinum

Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse

Antique bar pin, finely crafted in platinum set with blue sapphires weighing approximately 1.20 ct

Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Geometric Platinum Art Deco Diamond Bar Pin Brooch
Geometric Platinum Art Deco Diamond Bar Pin Brooch

Geometric Platinum Art Deco Diamond Bar Pin Brooch

Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse

A lovely, elegant and very wearable Art Deco bar pin brooch in very geometric design typical for

Category

Vintage 1910s Unknown Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Platinum Diamond Filigree Bar Brooch Pin
Art Deco Platinum Diamond Filigree Bar Brooch Pin

Art Deco Platinum Diamond Filigree Bar Brooch Pin

Located in beverly hills, CA

Exquisitely handcrafted in platinum, this elongated oval Art Deco brooch is a true work of art. The

Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Art Deco Sapphire Diamond Gold Platinum Bar Pin
Art Deco Sapphire Diamond Gold Platinum Bar Pin

Art Deco Sapphire Diamond Gold Platinum Bar Pin

Located in New York, NY

diamond in the center, 46 round-cut diamonds with an approximate total weight of 2.0 carats and 22 calibre

Category

Vintage 1910s Unknown Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Platinum, Gold

Antique Art Deco Diamond Platinum Filigree Bar Brooch Pin
Antique Art Deco Diamond Platinum Filigree Bar Brooch Pin

Antique Art Deco Diamond Platinum Filigree Bar Brooch Pin

Located in Miami, FL

This authentic antique bar brooch of the classic allure is crafted in solid platinum and exposes an

Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Platinum Art Deco Old European Cut Natural Diamond Bar Pin Brooch Pin
Platinum Art Deco Old European Cut Natural Diamond Bar Pin Brooch Pin

Platinum Art Deco Old European Cut Natural Diamond Bar Pin Brooch Pin

Located in Baltimore, MD

Platinum Art Deco Old European Cut Natural Diamond Bar Pin Brooch Pin Metal: Platinum & 14k

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Platinum Diamond Sapphire Bow Bar Pin Brooch
Art Deco Platinum Diamond Sapphire Bow Bar Pin Brooch

Art Deco Platinum Diamond Sapphire Bow Bar Pin Brooch

Located in New York, NY

A refined and elegant jewel from the Art Deco era, circa 1920s, crafted in platinum and set with

Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco Platinum Sapphire, Onyx and Diamond Bar Pin
Art Deco Platinum Sapphire, Onyx and Diamond Bar Pin

Art Deco Platinum Sapphire, Onyx and Diamond Bar Pin

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

One Art Deco bar pin crafted in platinum with an 18K yellow gold pin portion (Stamped: 750

Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

South Sea Pearl and Diamond Bar Brooch Pin in Platinum
South Sea Pearl and Diamond Bar Brooch Pin in Platinum

South Sea Pearl and Diamond Bar Brooch Pin in Platinum

Located in La Jolla, CA

South Sea Pearl and Diamond Bar Brooch Pin in Platinum Triple Pearl and Diamond Pin features three

Category

20th Century North American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Platinum

Antique Platinum and Yellow Gold Old European Diamond Bar Pin
Antique Platinum and Yellow Gold Old European Diamond Bar Pin

Antique Platinum and Yellow Gold Old European Diamond Bar Pin

Located in Coral Gables, FL

Antique platinum-topped bar pin featuring 10 Old European cut diamonds of VS clarity and G/H color

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum

South Sea Pearl and Diamond Bar Brooch Pin in Platinum
South Sea Pearl and Diamond Bar Brooch Pin in Platinum

South Sea Pearl and Diamond Bar Brooch Pin in Platinum

Located in La Jolla, CA

South Sea Pearl and Diamond Bar Brooch Pin in Platinum Triple Pearl and Diamond Pin features three

Category

20th Century North American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Platinum

Edwardian Platinum Filigree 1.50 carat tw Diamond Floral Bar Pin
Edwardian Platinum Filigree 1.50 carat tw Diamond Floral Bar Pin

Edwardian Platinum Filigree 1.50 carat tw Diamond Floral Bar Pin

Located in Big Bend, WI

Edwardian platinum diamond filigree floral pin brooch with about 1.50 carats of diamonds. This is a

Category

Early 20th Century Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Platinum Pearl & Old Mine Cut Natural Diamond Bar Pin Brooch
Platinum Pearl & Old Mine Cut Natural Diamond Bar Pin Brooch

Platinum Pearl & Old Mine Cut Natural Diamond Bar Pin Brooch

Located in Baltimore, MD

Platinum Pearl & Old Mine Cut Natural Diamond Bar Pin Brooch Metal: 10.46 grams Pearls: 2.5

Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Art Deco Platinum Calibré-Cut Sapphire and Diamond Bar Pin
Art Deco Platinum Calibré-Cut Sapphire and Diamond Bar Pin

Art Deco Platinum Calibré-Cut Sapphire and Diamond Bar Pin

Located in Houston, TX

Art Deco bar pin composed of platinum with sapphires and diamonds. There is one larger Old

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Antique 18 Karat Yellow Gold & Platinum Bar Pin with Ruby & Diamond
Antique 18 Karat Yellow Gold & Platinum Bar Pin with Ruby & Diamond

Antique 18 Karat Yellow Gold & Platinum Bar Pin with Ruby & Diamond

Located in Vero Beach, FL

Antique 18 karat yellow gold bar pin with platinum top. Pin measures 2 1/2 ” long x 1/4

Category

Antique Late 19th Century European High Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Elegant French Art Deco Platinum Diamond and Onyx Bar Pin Brooch
Elegant French Art Deco Platinum Diamond and Onyx Bar Pin Brooch

Elegant French Art Deco Platinum Diamond and Onyx Bar Pin Brooch

Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse

A superb and stylish Art Deco diamond and Onyx bar pin brooch featuring a center diamond

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Platinum

Antique Art Deco 18k Gold & Platinum 3.40ctw Graduating Diamond Bar Pin Brooch
Antique Art Deco 18k Gold & Platinum 3.40ctw Graduating Diamond Bar Pin Brooch

Antique Art Deco 18k Gold & Platinum 3.40ctw Graduating Diamond Bar Pin Brooch

Located in beverly hills, CA

, intricate filigree designs, and features stunning platinum craftsmanship with exquisite diamonds. The

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique Art Deco Krementz Platinum & 14k Gold 1.76ctw Diamond Filigree Bar Pin
Antique Art Deco Krementz Platinum & 14k Gold 1.76ctw Diamond Filigree Bar Pin

Antique Art Deco Krementz Platinum & 14k Gold 1.76ctw Diamond Filigree Bar Pin

By Krementz & Co

Located in Montclair, NJ

Platinum Diamond Filigree & Engraved Work Bar Pin Brooch By Krementz. Amazing detail!

Category

Antique 19th Century Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Edwardian Pearl + Diamond Bar Pin 3ctw
Edwardian Pearl + Diamond Bar Pin 3ctw

Edwardian Pearl + Diamond Bar Pin 3ctw

Located in Narberth, PA

A beautiful pearl and diamond bar pin from the Edwardian (ca1910) era! Crafted in 18kt yellow gold

Category

Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum, Mixed Metal

Antique Art Deco 5.33 TCW Platinum, Aquamarine & Diamond Brooch or Bar Pin
Antique Art Deco 5.33 TCW Platinum, Aquamarine & Diamond Brooch or Bar Pin

Antique Art Deco 5.33 TCW Platinum, Aquamarine & Diamond Brooch or Bar Pin

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine Art Deco aquamarine and diamond brooch. In a platinum setting. Set with a central cut

Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Platinum & Gold 3.68ctw GIA Colombian Emerald Diamond Bar Pin Brooch
Art Deco Platinum & Gold 3.68ctw GIA Colombian Emerald Diamond Bar Pin Brooch

Art Deco Platinum & Gold 3.68ctw GIA Colombian Emerald Diamond Bar Pin Brooch

Located in Montclair, NJ

Complete Info ** (41) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Old European & Old Single Cut - Pave Set - G-I Color - VS2

Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Platinum

Vintage Blue Zircon Diamond and Sapphire Platinum Art Deco Bar Brooch Pin
Vintage Blue Zircon Diamond and Sapphire Platinum Art Deco Bar Brooch Pin

Vintage Blue Zircon Diamond and Sapphire Platinum Art Deco Bar Brooch Pin

Located in Montreal, QC

Simply Beautiful! Art Deco Blue Zircon Diamond and Sapphire Platinum Stylized Ribbon Bar Brooch Pin

Category

Mid-20th Century Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Zircon, Blue Zircon, Platinum

Alishay 18 Karat Yellow Gold & Platinum Deco Style Bezel Set Diamond Bar Pin
Alishay 18 Karat Yellow Gold & Platinum Deco Style Bezel Set Diamond Bar Pin

Alishay 18 Karat Yellow Gold & Platinum Deco Style Bezel Set Diamond Bar Pin

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Designer: Alishay Material: 18K yellow gold & Platinum Diamond: 3 round brilliant cut= 0.21cttw

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Vintage Old Mine Cut Diamond Filigree Bar Pin Brooch in Platinum & 14 Karat Gold
Vintage Old Mine Cut Diamond Filigree Bar Pin Brooch in Platinum & 14 Karat Gold

Vintage Old Mine Cut Diamond Filigree Bar Pin Brooch in Platinum & 14 Karat Gold

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Exquisite vintage bar pin with dazzling diamond details. This gorgeous pin will elevate any look

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Vintage Retro 14k Gold & Platinum GIA Burma No Heat Ruby Diamond Ribbon Bar Pin
Vintage Retro 14k Gold & Platinum GIA Burma No Heat Ruby Diamond Ribbon Bar Pin

Vintage Retro 14k Gold & Platinum GIA Burma No Heat Ruby Diamond Ribbon Bar Pin

Located in Montclair, NJ

") Overall Height: 10.5mm (0.4") Engraving: C.S. 4-16-'38 Condition: Retro vintage bar pin in excellent

Category

Vintage 1940s Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond Bar Pin
Tiffany & Co. Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond Bar Pin

Tiffany & Co. Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond Bar Pin

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Bethesda, MD

This Tiffany & Co. Art Deco platinum pin sounds exquisite! Featuring 10 diamonds with a total of

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Channel Set Onyx and Diamond Art Deco Bar Pin
Channel Set Onyx and Diamond Art Deco Bar Pin

Channel Set Onyx and Diamond Art Deco Bar Pin

Located in New York, NY

Elegant channel Set Onyx and Diamond Art Deco Bar Pin from the 1920's. Beautifully faceted, french

Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, Platinum

Platinum Synthetic Sapphire and Diamond Bar Brooch #23009
Platinum Synthetic Sapphire and Diamond Bar Brooch #23009

Platinum Synthetic Sapphire and Diamond Bar Brooch #23009

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Platinum Synthetic Sapphire and Diamond Bar Brooch/Pin- Elegant and timeless, this stunning brooch

Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Circa 1920s Art Deco 18K Yellow Gold & Platinum Sapphire and Diamond Bar Pin
Circa 1920s Art Deco 18K Yellow Gold & Platinum Sapphire and Diamond Bar Pin

Circa 1920s Art Deco 18K Yellow Gold & Platinum Sapphire and Diamond Bar Pin

Located in Hicksville, NY

Year: 1920s Item Details: Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold & Platinum Top [Hallmarked, and Tested

Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Art Deco 1920s J.E. Caldwell & Co. Diamond Bar Pin
Antique Art Deco 1920s J.E. Caldwell & Co. Diamond Bar Pin

Antique Art Deco 1920s J.E. Caldwell & Co. Diamond Bar Pin

By J.E. Caldwell & Co.

Located in New York, NY

Finely crafted in platinum with Old European cut Diamonds weighing a total of approximately 2.00

Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique Art Deco 1930s Tiffany & Co. 5.00 Carat Diamond Bar Pin
Antique Art Deco 1930s Tiffany & Co. 5.00 Carat Diamond Bar Pin

Antique Art Deco 1930s Tiffany & Co. 5.00 Carat Diamond Bar Pin

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

Finely crafted in platinum with Old European cut Diamonds weighing a total of approximately 5.00

Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. Art Deco Platinum Onyx Diamond Brooch
Tiffany & Co. Art Deco Platinum Onyx Diamond Brooch

Tiffany & Co. Art Deco Platinum Onyx Diamond Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Platinum onyx diamond bar pin, signed TIFFANY & CO 5554. Old European cut diamonds weighing approx

Category

20th Century American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. Art Deco Diamond Pearl and Platinum Pendant Watch, Circa 1925
Tiffany & Co. Art Deco Diamond Pearl and Platinum Pendant Watch, Circa 1925

Tiffany & Co. Art Deco Diamond Pearl and Platinum Pendant Watch, Circa 1925

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in London, GB

; Co., Art Deco, diamond, pearl and platinum lapel pendant watch, with a diamond set platinum bar pin

Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Art Deco Platinum Diamond Bar Pin
Art Deco Platinum Diamond Bar Pin

Art Deco Platinum Diamond Bar Pin

Located in Nashua, NH

Art Deco Platinum Diamond Bar Pin. The pin is prong set with an old European cut diamond weighing

Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Diamond Bar Pin in Platinum
Art Deco Diamond Bar Pin in Platinum

Art Deco Diamond Bar Pin in Platinum

Located in Atlanta, GA

The beauty of Art Deco jewelry is evident in this fantastic platinum diamond bar pin. There are 10

Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. Art Deco Diamond Platinum Bar Pin
Tiffany & Co. Art Deco Diamond Platinum Bar Pin

Tiffany & Co. Art Deco Diamond Platinum Bar Pin

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Portland, ME

Tiffany & Co. Art Deco platinum diamond bar pin. The open work brooch is set with 41 old European

Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Platinum Edwardian Diamond Bar Pin

Platinum Edwardian Diamond Bar Pin

Located in Chestnut Hill, MA

Estate platinum Edwardian period bar pin consisting of approximately 5.00 carats of Old European

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Diamond Platinum Bar Pin

Art Deco Diamond Platinum Bar Pin

Located in Tampa, FL

A beautiful bar pin crafted in platinum and features 1.00ct. apx. T.W. of European cut diamonds

Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Platinum Filigree Three Diamond Bar Pin
Platinum Filigree Three Diamond Bar Pin

Platinum Filigree Three Diamond Bar Pin

Located in METAIRIE, LA

-base & Pin Pin signed: 14K Containing 1 Central Nearly Colorless Round Brilliant cut Diamond

Category

Vintage 1920s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum

Edwardian Antique Diamond Platinum Bar Pin with 1 Carat Sapphire
Edwardian Antique Diamond Platinum Bar Pin with 1 Carat Sapphire

Edwardian Antique Diamond Platinum Bar Pin with 1 Carat Sapphire

Located in Metairie, LA

Edwardian Antique Platinum and Diamond Bar Pin with 1ct Sapphire An estate piece. Antique bar pins

Category

Early 20th Century Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco Diamond Calibre Cut Ruby Platinum and Yellow Gold Bar Pin
Art Deco Diamond Calibre Cut Ruby Platinum and Yellow Gold Bar Pin

Art Deco Diamond Calibre Cut Ruby Platinum and Yellow Gold Bar Pin

Located in Aurora, Ontario

This pin is from the Art Deco period, set with diamonds and calibre cut rubies, and is made from 14

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold

Platinum and Diamond Bar Pin with 18 Yellow Gold X by Gumuchian Fils
Platinum and Diamond Bar Pin with 18 Yellow Gold X by Gumuchian Fils

Platinum and Diamond Bar Pin with 18 Yellow Gold X by Gumuchian Fils

By Gumuchian

Located in Red Bank, NJ

A Pretty Platinum And Diamond Bar Pin With 18 Karat Yellow Gold X. Pin Contains 14 Round Brilliant

Category

1990s American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

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Platinum Diamond Bar Pins For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, there are many options to choose from in our inventory of platinum diamond bar pins. These distinct designs — crafted with great care and often made from Platinum, Gold and 14k Gold — can elevate any look. Our collection of these items for sale includes 82 vintage editions and 2 modern creations to choose from as well. Our inventory is broad and distinctive, with accessories on offer that were made as long ago as the 19th Century to those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Pieces in our collection of platinum diamond bar pins made by Art Deco jewelers — as well as those associated with Edwardian — are very popular. Tiffany & Co., J.E. Caldwell & Co. and Raymond C. Yard each produced beautiful examples of these items that are worth considering. A selection of round cut, old european cut and mixed cut can be found today on these pages. There aren’t many items for men in our collection of platinum diamond bar pins, as most of the options available are for women.

How Much are Platinum Diamond Bar Pins?

On average, platinum diamond bar pins at 1stDibs sell for $4,725, while they’re typically $225 on the low end and $50,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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.