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Victorian Opal Diamond Silver-Topped 14 Karat Gold Pipe Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
bead exhibiting strong and spectral play-of-color Tested as silver-topped 14 karat gold Circa: 1880s
Category

Antique 1880s Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Silver, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Wordley Alsopp Bliss Diamond Demantoid Garnet 14 Karat Gold Tiger Stickpin
By Wordley, Allsopp and Bliss
Located in Philadelphia, PA
transitional cut diamond weighing approximately 0.10 carat; eye-clean and white Completed by two round cut
Category

Vintage 1930s Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.23 Carat Art Deco Diamond European Cut Platinum Gold Broche Pendant
Located in Stamford, CT
. A screw in fitting can be removed to take off the pin attachment. Pin stem is 14k white gold. 1
Category

Vintage 1930s Brooches

Materials

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

Estate Aquamarine, Ruby and Diamond Flower Pin; Retro 1940s, 14Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Philadelphia, PA
by lustrous gold leaves and accented with vibrant rubies and delicate diamond clusters. Retro 1940s
Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Aquamarine, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Michael Kneebone Golden Mother-of-Pearl Salamander Copper Oak Leaf Brooch
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
been patinated for an autumnal effect. White diamonds add add sparkle. This delightfully animated
Category

2010s American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Copper

Elegant 14K Platinum Golf Club Stick Pin With Natural White Cultured Pearl Ball
Located in New York, NY
This elegant stick pin features a natural white cultured pearl ball and a sleek 14K platinum golf
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Platinum

Art Nouveau 1900 Edwardian Enamel Orchid Flower Brooch In 14Kt Gold and Pearl
Located in Miami, FL
carefully crafted in solid yellow gold of 14 karats with satin frosted finish and embellished with
Category

Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Vintage 1940s Multi-Gem Rock Crystal Double Clip Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 14k white gold with 2 carved Rock Crystals, Diamonds, Rubies, Emeralds, and
Category

Vintage 1940s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Rock Crystal, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Art Nouveau Enamel Diamond Sapphire 14 Karat Gold Empress Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
diamonds Stamped 14K for 14 karat gold Head measures: 17.0 x 13.8 mm Total length: 2 1/2 inches Total
Category

Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow ...

Brokaw Son Art Nouveau Pearl Diamond 14 Karat Gold Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
, weighing approximately 0.02 carat, eye-clean and white Intricate engraved gold feathers With maker's mark
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau 1900 Edwardian Enamel Orchid Flower Brooch in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
brooch has been carefully crafted in the shape of an orchid flower in solid yellow gold of 18 and 14
Category

Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

American 1860 Miniature Enameled Sword Jabot In 14Kt Yellow Gold Diamond
Located in Miami, FL
the US military cavalry and has been crafted is solid yellow gold of 14 karats and accented with
Category

Antique 1860s American High Victorian Brooches

Materials

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

Vintage 1940s Retro Multi-Gem Flower Bouquet Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 14k rose and white gold with Sapphires, Rubies, Emeralds, Cats-eye, Diamonds, and
Category

Vintage 1940s Retro Brooches

Materials

14k Gold

Black Onyx, Pink Tourmaline and Diamond Gold Bow Pin Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
brilliant-cut diamonds (including one each end), mounted in 14k white gold; handmade; approx. size: 2 " long
Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Gold, White Gold

SLOAN Co. 1920 Art Deco Enameled Racing Car Brooch In 14Kt Gold With Pearls
By Sloan Company
Located in Miami, FL
. The car was crafted with stylized patterns in solid yellow gold of 14 karats with high polished finish
Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Edwardian Diamond 14 Karat Gold Ford Model T Classic Car Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
cut diamond weighing approximately 0.22 carat total, H color and SI clarity Tested as 14 karat gold
Category

Early 20th Century Edwardian Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Torquoise Oval Earrings with Diamonds in 18k gold
By Pradera Irama
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Torquoise Dragonfly 14k Gold and silver Brooche with Diamonds and Emeralds 14k gold 2gr Silver
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Artist Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold

Platinum 38.9ctw GIA Cushion Cut Aquamarine Diamond Pin Brooch Enhancer Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
Carat Weight: 38.9 (approx.) Material: Solid Platinum w/ 14K White Gold Pin & Bail Total Weight: 21.38
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum

Yellow Gold Modern Style Transformer Pendant Necklace with Diamonds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
extra highlights to the surface of the gold, making the light play brighter. The diamonds bring delicate
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Artist Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Allsopp-Steller Inc. Retro Diamond Ruby 14 Karat Two-Tone Gold Bobcat Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
and white With matte gold finish With maker's mark for Allsopp-Steller Inc. and stamped 14 for 14
Category

Early 20th Century Retro Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Solid Platinum 1.95ctw Old Cut Diamond Ribbon Bow Flower Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
.) Material: Solid Platinum w/ 14k White gold at the Pin & Clasp Weight: 6.81 Grams Overall Width: 29.3mm (1.1
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Vintage 1 Ct Diamond Face Pendant with hat 14 Karat Yellow Gold + Chain
Located in New York, NY
Pendant crafted in 14 Karat Yellow gold and densely set with sparkling bright white (G-H color) round cut
Category

2010s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Art Deco Platinum 4.04ctw Old European Diamond Filigree Bar Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
Carat Weight: 4.04 (approx.) Material: Solid .900 Platinum w/ Solid 14k White Gold Pin Weight: 10.51
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique Art Deco Platinum Old Cut Diamond w/ Emeralds Open Geometric Brooch Pin
Located in Montclair, NJ
- 2.0ctw (approx.) Total Carat Weight: 2.25 (approx.) Material: Solid .900 Platinum with 14k White Gold
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Hayden W. Wheeler 1930 Deco Brooch Platinum with 4.33 Cts Diamonds Sapphires
Located in Miami, FL
European round rose cut diamond of 0.75 carats, white colorless E color and VS-1 clarity. Surrounded by a
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Vintage 18K Gold Pendant with Citrine, Opals, Pearls Diamonds, Signed CASBAH
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
cabochon opals, brilliant-cut white diamonds, and three luminous cultured pearls. Worn by Andrew Russell at
Category

Vintage 1970s Brooches

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Opal, Pearl, 14k Gold, Silver, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

J.E. Caldwell Platinum Diamond Clip Pins
By J.E. Caldwell Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
is about 14.00 carats. Platinum pin with 14k white gold cage. 24.9DWT.
Category

20th Century Unknown Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum, 14k Gold, White Gold

Retro Red Gold, Ruby, Diamond Citrine Pin
Located in New York, NY
natural Rubies and Prong set Citrines set in White Gold. Florid elements terminating in pave set
Category

Vintage 1940s American Brooches

Materials

Rose Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

A.J Hedges Co. 1900 Art Nouveau Enamel Pansy Pendant In 14Kt Gold With Diamond
Located in Miami, FL
gold of 14 karats with satin and polished finishes. It is embellished with applications of non-glossy
Category

Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

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

Pink Sapphire, Diamond Tsavorite Dragon Fly Pin in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Metal type: 14 Karat Yellow Gold Gemstones: Pink Sapphire, Diamond, Tsavorite Weight
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Tsavorite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian Jelly Opal Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Halo Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
and 14 karat gold Circa: 1910 Head Measures: 3/8 x 7/16 inch Total Length: 2 1/2 inches Total Weight
Category

Vintage 1910s Edwardian Brooches

Materials

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

Art Nouveau 0.30 Carat Diamond 14 Karat Gold Gargoyle Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Grimacing smile set with an old European cut diamond weighing approximately 0.30 carat; eye-clean and white
Category

Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

Art Nouveau Pearl Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Swirl Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
approximately 0.12 carat total Eye clean and bright Completed by pinstem Tested as 14 karat gold Circa: 1905
Category

Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Diamond Pearl 14 Karat Yellow Gold Antique God Of Wind Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
pearl in mouth White with moderate iridescence Stamped for 14 karat gold Circa: 1890 Head Measures: 1/2
Category

Antique 1890s Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

.15ct Natural Diamonds Filigree Stick Pin 14kt
Located in New York, NY
.15ct. diamonds filigree brooch pin. Rounds, Full cut Brilliant. I-color Vs-2 clarity. 14kt
Category

2010s American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vienna Signed Paltscho 1920 Chalcedony Onyx Feather Brooch
Located in Napoli, IT
gold, also marked Beautiful carved feather from Red Chalcedony and Black Onyx , enriched with Diamond
Category

Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Chalcedony, Onyx, 14k Gold

Edwardian Carved Moonstone Ruby Diamond Enamel Silver 14 Karat Gold Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
red in color With remnants of silver-topped gold Tested as silver and 14 karat gold Circa: 1910 Head
Category

Vintage 1910s Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel

14 Karat Gold Waving "American Flag" Pin with Diamonds, Rubies and Sapphires
By Gregory Mikaelian Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14k white gold Waving "American Flag" pin with diamonds, rubies and sapphires Product Details
Category

2010s American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, White Gold

Vintage 1960’s Diamond Crescent Moon Pin
Located in Boston, MA
in luxurious 14K white gold, the dimensional design features a crescent moon silhouette shimmering
Category

Vintage 1960s American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Edwardian Baroque Pearl Diamond Platinum 14 Karat Gold Antique Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
clean and bright - bezel set in platinum Completed by pin stem Tested as platinum and 14 karat gold
Category

Vintage 1910s Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

1950s 3.00ct Diamond Pin / Pendant
Located in New York, NY
This is an amazing 14k yellow and white gold pin / pendant. The pin is set with sparkling round cut
Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Vintage 14kt Yellow Solid Gold Cameo Pin/Pendant, White Natural Pearls 12.7 gr
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage 14kt Yellow Solid Gold Cameo Pin/Pendant, 3.5mm Small White Natural Pearls, 37mm X 31mm
Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Victorian Brooches

Materials

Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold

“Fancy Fish” Pin with Diamonds in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Vero Beach, FL
measures 1 7/8 ” wide x 1 1/4 “. The diamonds are bezel-set in 14 karat white gold are colorless and
Category

Late 20th Century North American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Diamond, Sapphire, Ruby and Emerald Large Vintage Gold Butterfly Pin/Pendant
Located in Aspen, CO
Yellow and white gold large hand crafted butterfly brooch/pendant possessing approximately 57 fine
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold

2.50ct Colombian Emerald 6.00ct Diamond Pin
Located in New York, NY
This is an elegant 14k white gold pin. The pin is centered with lovely emerald cut Colombian
Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

Edwardian Amethyst and Diamond Drop Pendant
Located in London, GB
cut diamonds, each displaying a brilliant white colour tone. The brooch is made complete by a
Category

Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Brooches

Materials

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

Victorian Diamond Demantoid Garnet 14 Karat Gargoyle Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
polished gold detail Tested as 14 karat gold Gargoyle measures: 1/2 x 1/2 inch Total length: 2 1/2
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 18k Gold, Opal, Pearl Diamond Figural Dragonfly / Butterfly Lapel Pin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
round, white diamond. Secured with a twist pin (in 14k to lend it more strength). Marked to the
Category

20th Century Unknown Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Pearl, 18k Gold

Lovely Pearl and Diamond Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Classic Cultured Pearl and Diamond Earrings from the 1950's. Set in 14k White gold with screwback
Category

Vintage 1950s American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold

Gold, Diamond, Sapphire, Ruby and Emerald Large Vintage Butterfly Pin/Pendant
Located in Aspen, CO
Yellow and white gold large hand crafted butterfly brooch/pendant possessing approximately 57 fine
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold

1930 s Vintage 18 Karat / 14 Karat Diamond Pin 16.00 Cttw
Located in Chicago, IL
This pin is made of a combination of 18k and 14k white gold. It weighs 21.30 DWT (approx. 33.13
Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Victorian Enamel and Diamond Stickpin
Located in New York, NY
Large Victorian Enamel and Diamond Pinwheel Stickpin in 14k from the late 19th Century. Originally
Category

Antique 1870s American Late Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Enamel

Tiffany Co. Diamond and Baroque Pearl Pin, Maple Leaf Collection
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Gold Brooch with Diamonds and Pearls This exquisite brooch features a harmonious blend of white
Category

Vintage 1950s Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold

Vintage Retro Era Enamel and Diamond Sailfish Pin
Located in New York, NY
dynamic marlin motif. Adorned with 5.5 carats of round, white diamonds, the piece sparkles with a clarity
Category

Mid-20th Century Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum, Enamel

Art Deco Frosted Crystal Diamond Stickpin
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco frosted crystal and diamond stickpin set in 14K white gold. The frosted crystal is back
Category

Vintage 1930s American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Rock Crystal, 14k Gold

“Crown” 14 Karat Lapel Pin with Pearls Diamond
Located in Vero Beach, FL
. each, weighing 0.01 carat each, 0.05 carat total. The diamonds are set in an engraved 14 karat white
Category

Vintage 1910s Unknown Late Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold

19th Century Diamond and Carbuncle Garnet Beetle
Located in Riverdale, NY
silver topped gold as is customary for the 19th Century to highlight diamonds in a white toned metal. 1
Category

Antique 1870s American Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver

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14k White Gold Brooch Diamonds For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a broad range of 14k white gold brooch diamonds for sale on 1stDibs. All of the items for sale were constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 14k Gold and White Gold. Our selection of items includes 778 vintage examples as well as 106 contemporary versions. Our collection, which features older pieces for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century, has proven very popular over the years. Our collection of 14k white gold brooch diamonds includes designs that are universally popular, but Retro and Victorian styles, specifically, are sought with frequency. There have been many well-made iterations of these items over the years, but those made by Polya Medvedeva Jewellery, Tiffany Co. and Cartier are often thought to be among the most beautiful. There are many round cut, old european cut and old mine cut 14k white gold brooch diamonds for sale. When shopping our range of 14k white gold brooch diamonds, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men today than there are for women.

How Much are 14k White Gold Brooch Diamonds?

On average, 14k white gold brooch diamonds at 1stDibs sell for $2,492, while they’re typically $248 on the low end and $250,000 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.  

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.

Questions About 14k White Gold Brooch Diamonds
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    The difference between 14K and 18K white gold stud earrings comes down to the content of the precious metal alloy. Stud earrings made of 14-karat white gold are 58.3% gold and 41.7% base metal, while 18-karat gold is 75% pure gold and 25% other metals. As a result, 14-karat white gold tends to be stronger and more resistant to scratching, and 18-karat gold will have a more noticeable warm-glowing yellow tinge. On 1stDibs, shop a range of white gold stud earrings.