Yellow Gold Diamond Butterfly Brooch - 14k Round Brilliant .22ctw Pollinator Pin
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .22ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: G - H Clarity: VS1 - VS2 Total Carats: .22ctw Theme: Butterfly, Pol...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co 0.12 Carat Round Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pin Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Designer: Tiffany & Co Title: Tiffany & Co 0.12 Carat Round Brilliant F VS Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pin Brooch Style: Pin Metal: 18 Karat Yellow Gold Gemstone 1: 0.12 Carat Diamo...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco 14K White Gold & Diamond Round Filigree Brooch or Pin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Art Deco white gold & diamond round filigree brooch or pin. In 14k white gold.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Brushed 18 Karat Yellow Gold Flower Brooch with Round Diamond Accents
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Metal: 18 Karat Yellow Gold Weight: 13.4 grams Natural Diamonds: .30 carats Diamond cut: Round Diamond color: G-H Diamond clarity: SI Pin Diameter: 1.25" Closure: Hinged Stick Pin S...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
ELENOR - Fine Brooch made with Round Diamonds & Emeralds in Hong Kong in 18K
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Enhancing this emerald brilliance are 91 round brilliant diamonds (0.88 cts), scattering crisp, icy‑white sparkle across the design.
Diamond, Emerald
30.00 Carat Kunzite 2.20 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond 18K White Gold Pin Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Title: 30.00 Carat Oval Shape 2.20 Carat Round Brilliant G VS1 Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Pin Brooch Style: Pin Metal: 18 Karat White Gold Gemstone 1: 2.2 Carat Diamond Number of St...
Diamond, Kunzite, 18k Gold
$15,500
Diamond Flower Brooch
Located in Bethesda, MD
An important diamond flower brooch crafted in platinum with a elegantly engineered 18 karat gold removable jacket. The brooch boasts 153 brilliant cut diamonds weigh 10 carats. The d...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
$15,000 / set
Platinum Diamond Fancy Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This brooch is a stunning piece of fine jewelry crafted in platinum and encrusted with diamonds.
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Platinum Diamond Ruby Round Brooch, Circa 1920, 2.80ct
Located in Miami, FL
Art Deco Platinum Diamond Ruby Round Brooch Center Approx. : 0.65ct Diamonds Total Approx. 2.80ct Weight 14.2g Measurement: 1.77in x 1.77in Art Deco era 1920s
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
White Diamond Round & Black Enamel Panther Brooch in 18K White Gold & Rhodium
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful panther brooch with black enamel and 9.00 ct. of good quality white diamond rounds. Handmade in 18k white gold and rhodium.
White Diamond, White Gold, Rhodium, Enamel
$12,000
Diamond Flower Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Flower Brooch, A flower motif brooch featuring approximately 4.67 carats of round cut pave diamonds, set in 18k yellow gold & silver.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Gold
4.14 Carat Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Clover Brooch/Pendant in White Gold
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
Each heart is accented with round-cut diamonds in three-prong settings. These diamonds weigh 4.14 carats.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Diamond Demantoid Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Antique Diamond Demantoid Brooch Round-cut diamonds of approximately 1.4 carats, round-cut demantoids of approximately 1 carat Size: width 3 cm, length 3 cm Total weight: 10.6 grams
Diamond
Art Deco Antique 5.00 Carat Round & Baguette Cut Diamond Platinum Brooch Pin
Located in Sewickley, PA
Handcrafted in platinum, the design showcases a harmonious interplay of brilliance and geometry with approximately 5.00 carats of dazzling F-G color SI1 clarity diamonds. The brooch ...
Diamond, Platinum
Platinum 1940s Gia Pear Shape & Round Diamond Ribbon Brooch
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1940s Item Details: Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 12.0 grams Center Diamond Details: GIA Report# : 6224754265 Weight: .78ct Cut: Vintage Pear Cut Co...
Diamond, Platinum
Yellow Gold Diamond Vintage Fly Brooch - 14k Round Brilliant .65ctw Insect Pin
Located in Greensboro, NC
Era: Vintage Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold & 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .65ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: F - G Clarity: SI2 - I1 Total Car...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Round Brilliant Blue Sapphire & Diamond Etched Flower Wreath Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
Enjoy :) -- Stone(s) -- (4) Natural Genuine Sapphires - Round Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - Very Fine Royal Blue Color - 0.64ctw (approx.) (4) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brillia...
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold
18K White Gold Pin Brooch with 4.5ct Round G VS Diamonds & 7.25ct Sapphire
Located in New York, NY
Crafted with precision, the brooch showcases G color and VS clarity diamonds, offering a luxurious touch to any ensemble.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1960’s 14K Baguette Round Diamond Abstract Infinity Ribbon Brooch 6.40ct
Located in Winter Springs, FL
This is for certain a custom made piece done by hand. It has been set with numerous, large high quality diamonds. Between large tapered baguette and round diamonds, there is approxim...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Vintage 14k Gold 1.60ct Round Diamond Emerald & White Pearl Circle Wreath Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
This incredible brooch consists of fine diamonds, emeralds, and pearls that are neatly set granting a very classy and elegant design.
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 14k Gold
Textured Rooster Brooch in 14 Karat Yellow Gold with Round Diamond Accents
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Metal: 14 Karat Yellow and White Gold Gemstones: Diamonds Diamond Shape: Round brilliant cut Diamond Quantity: 7 Diamond Total Carat Weight: 0.28 CTW Diamond Color: G–H Diamond Clari...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
10.72 Carats Round Brilliant Cognac and White Diamonds White Gold Dogwood Brooch
Located in Chevy Chase, MD
This dogwood brooch is glistening with 343 round brilliant cognac and white Diamonds!
White Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Round and Baguette Diamond Spray Brooch in Polished 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Radiate timeless elegance with this exquisite round and baguette diamond spray brooch, a captivating piece crafted in luxurious 14 karat yellow gold.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
French Art Deco Diamond Brooch
Located in New York, NY
French Art Deco Diamond Brooch A brooch featuring a set European cut center diamond surrounded by round and baguette cut diamonds.
Diamond, Platinum
Textured 14 Karat Yellow Gold Winking Owl Brooch with Round Diamond Eye
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Metal: 14 Karat Yellow Gold Gemstones: Diamonds Diamond Count: 1 round brilliant-cut diamond Diamond Cut: Good Diamond Total Carat Weight: 0.15 CTW Diamond Color: G Diamond Clarity: ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond & Gold Geometric Brooch
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This brooch is an Art Deco gem! The sparkle of the diamonds will catch someone from across the room.
Diamond
Diamond & Ruby Dove Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Diamond & Ruby Dove Brooch A platinum brooch in the shape of a dove set with 84 round cut diamonds and a round cut ruby as its eye Total Approximate Diamond Weight: 1.7 carats Mea...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Mid-Century Platinum Diamond Brooch 5.00 CTW Marquise, Round & Baguette
Located in Derby, NY
A graceful expression of mid-century elegance, this exquisite diamond brooch captures movement, light, and timeless sophistication in one sculptural design.
Diamond, White Gold, Platinum
1930s Opal Diamonds Enamel 18 Karat Yellow Gold Round Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Brooch in 18 Karat yellow gold. Charming round antique brooch set in the center with a round cabochon opal in a setting of antique-cut diamonds set on black enameled geometrical moti...
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Diamond Heart Pendant-Brooch
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Diamond heart pendant-brooch, set with diamonds weighing approximately 1.15 carats, mounted in 14 kt gold, brooch fitting, 1.95 inches
Diamond
2ct Diamond Brooch 14KT gold Pearl diamond brooch, year unknown
Located in Boca Raton, FL
2ct diamond pearl brooch in 14KT white gold made in great craftsmanship, year unknown. Diamonds are VS clarity, F-G color. Weight is at 8.83 grams. Why buy from us among others? -We...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
$39,950
1940S Retro Diamond Brooch
Located in Geneva, CH
Retro Diamond and Platinum Clip Brooch. Set with a central brilliant-cut diamond, weighing approximately 2.0-2.5 carats, G-H color, VVS-VS clarity. Pavé-set with brilliant-cut and s...
Diamond, Platinum
$7,500
Pearl and Diamond Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Antique Pearl and Diamond Brooch A brooch set with two pearls surrounded by antique cut diamonds. Measurements: 2" long Gram Weight: 10 grams Metal Type: 18 karat yellow gold
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Textured Butterfly Brooch with Round Diamonds Set in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Metal: 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Count: 5 Diamond Carat Weight: 0.04 ctw Diamond Color: G - H Diamond Clarity: SI1 Stamped: 18K Brooch/Pin Length: 27.5 mm Brooch/Pin Width: 33 mm ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
18K YG Floral Pin Brooch with 7.5 Carat Round Diamonds & 0.4 Carat Round Emerald
Located in New York, NY
This captivating piece features a stunning arrangement of 239 round brilliant diamonds, totaling 7.5 carats, with an enchanting I color and VS clarity, sparkling like dew-kissed peta...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Platinum Pin Brooch with 10.04 Carat Old European & Round Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
The centerpiece, a magnificent 1.68 carat round brilliant diamond, dances with light, showcasing its Fvy color and Si3 clarity.
Diamond, Platinum
White Gold Pave Citrine & Diamond Frog Brooch - 18k Round 3.26ctw Amphibian Pin
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 18k White Gold & 18k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Citrines Treatment: Heating Carat(s): 2.46ctw Cut: Round Color: Yellow Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .80ctw ...
Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$7,453
Diamond Flower Brooch
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
A flower broach in 14k yellow and white gold, set with 4 small single cut diamonds and 11 old cut diamonds. The centre stone weighs circa 0.75ct and is of F-G colour and VVS clarity....
Diamond, 14k Gold
18K YG Pin Brooch with 1.3ct Round Diamonds 1.3ct Sapphire and 7.5ct Emerald
Located in New York, NY
Adorned with a dazzling 1.3-carat round brilliant sapphire, 1.3-carat diamond with I color and VS clarity, and a captivating 7.5-carat round brilliant emerald, it offers a vivid spla...
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Estate Platinum Marquise and Round Diamond Circle Brooch - VHK#376a
Located in Hicksville, NY
Estate Platinum Marquise and Round Diamond Circle Brooch - VHK#376a Item Details: Metal Type: Platinum w 14k White Gold Pin [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 11.5 grams Diamond Deta...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Large Multicolor Diamond Flower Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Large Multicolor Diamond Flower Brooch A brooch featuring, brown, yellow, orange, pink and white diamonds set in ombre effect forming a flower Set with round, trillion, pear, oval ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond & Ruby Bumble Bee Brooch - 18k Round .84ctw Insect Pin
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold & 18k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .72ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: F - G Clarity: VS1 - VS2 Natural Rubies Treatment: H...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$5,450
Ruby Diamond Brooch
Located in New York, NY
18K yellow gold stylized leaf pin features two serrated tropical-style leaves, set with rubies and mixed cut old European, modern and rose-cut diamonds set on the stems and veins of ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond Frog Pin 18k Round Cabochon .98ctw Amphibian Brooch
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Ruby Treatment: Heating Carat(s): .40ctw Cut: Round Cabochon Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .58ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color:...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$9,360Sale Price|20% Off
0.90 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond and 18K Gold & Platinum Feathered Fan Brooch
Located in Chevy Chase, MD
A gorgeous Late 20th Century Diamond feathered fan brooch! The platinum base is set with 18 round brilliant Diamonds totaling 0.90 carats.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
3.00 Carat Round Diamond 0.02 Carat Ruby 18 Karat White Gold Pin Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Title: 3.00 Carat Round Brilliant H VS Diamond 0.02 Carat Round Brilliant Ruby 18 Karat White Gold Pin Brooch Style: Pin Metal: 18 Karat White Gold Gemstone 1: 3 Carat Diamond Number...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$7,500
Diamond Gold Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
18k white and yellow gold brooch, with approx. 4 carats in diamonds. Brooch measures 82mm x 33mm. Marked 18k. Weight - 28.1 grams.
Diamond, Gold
Vintage Floral Pin Brooch 2.5 Carat Round Diamond Emerald Sapphire and Citrine
Located in New York, NY
Detailed Description: Vintage Floral Pin with Diamonds, Lapis Lazuli, Emeralds, Sapphires DESCRIPTION: In a garden of dreams, this vintage floral pin blooms with timeless elegance. C...
Citrine, Diamond, Emerald, Lapis Lazuli, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co Platinum Dragonfly Pin Brooch 2.5ct Round Diamond 0.02ct Sapphire
Located in New York, NY
Featuring 55 round brilliant diamonds totaling 2.5 carats with a dazzling F color and VVS clarity, this piece is a sparkling testament to elegance.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Platinum Diamond Floral Brooch
Located in New York, NY
A platinum and diamond brooch. Designed in a floral and foliate motif, set with approximately 45 baguette cut diamonds and 49 round brilliant cut diamonds.
Diamond, Platinum
$6,500
Opal and Diamond Brooch
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Opal and Diamond Brooch Abstract design claw set at the center with an opal measuring approximately 12 x 16 mm, within 12 brilliant-cut diamonds, mounted in 14 karat yellow gold, gro...
Diamond, Opal
Vintage 18K White Gold Pin Brooch with 9 Carat Round Diamonds Fancy Brown White
Located in New York, NY
Video: Video Link Detailed Description: Embrace the allure of timeless elegance with this vintage 18K white gold pin brooch. Adorned with a breathtaking ensemble of 260 round brillia...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Emerald and Diamond Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Emerald and Diamond Brooch A circular brooch set with round-cut diamonds and emeralds Approximate Diameter: 1.75" Approximate Combined Diamond Weight: 2.60 carats Approximate Comb...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
1.50 Carat Round Diamond Black Enamel Platinum White Gold Art Deco Brooch
Located in Stamford, CT
Vintage 1930's Art Deco round diamond black enamel brooch. Adorned with 67 round cut diamonds, mounted in an oval shaped setting.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum, Enamel
$13,000
Art Deco Diamond Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Diamond Brooch A hexagon-shaped diamond brooch featuring a central bow motif Approximate Diamond Weight: 9.83 carats Approximate Length: 2.75 inches Metal Type: Platinum
Diamond, Platinum
18k Yellow Gold 0.70ctw Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Open Work Floral Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (53) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Prong & Pave Set - G/H Color - VS1-SI1 Clarity - 0.70ctw (approx.) Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold Total Weight: ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
$27,750
Diamond Flower Clip-Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Platinum and Diamond Flower Clip- Brooch The stylized tulip with overlapping petals and leaves pavé-set with round diamonds, completed by a stem of baguette and fancy-shaped diamonds...
Diamond, Platinum
$2,748Sale Price|20% Off
Art Nouveau White Round Cut Diamond Yellow Gold "Poseidon's Pistrice" Brooch
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
This Brooch has 0.50 Carats of White Modern Round Cut Diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
3.20 Carats Total Round Diamond Starburst Pendant/Brooch in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Metal: 14 Karat Yellow Gold Gemstones: Diamonds Diamond Quantity: Sixty-five total Diamond Cut: Round brilliant cut Diamond Color: G–H Diamond Clarity: SI1–I1 Diamond Total Carat Wei...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.50 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond and Ruby Yellow Gold Dancing Bear Brooch
Located in Chevy Chase, MD
This is a beautifully detailed 1.50 carat round brilliant Diamond and Ruby eyes 18 karat yellow gold dancing bear brooch.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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.
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 rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.
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 Gucci, Versace, Dior 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.
The care that went into crafting this jewel, with its lifelike carved petals and diamond accents, matches the sentiment it represents.
For starters, it is one of the jewelry designer’s most celebrated works.
Though it sparkles with more than 27 carats of diamonds, this multifaceted gem delivers more than just dazzle.
Stellene Volandes takes us on a glittering, engrossing tour through the centuries.
From cameos to cigar bands, here are the looks on our radar this season.
The philanthropist and heiress was an avid jewelry collector, and her trove of Jean Schlumberger creations embodies the love of nature she shared with the famed designer.