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Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Flower Brooch
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
An intricately sculpted 14K yellow gold flower brooch, signed RBRA © 63, dating to 1963. This
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Vintage 1960s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Retro 14K Yellow Gold Amethyst and Diamond Brooch
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
A bold expression of mid-century glamour, this Retro-era brooch is crafted in 14K yellow and white
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Vintage 1940s Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Blue Sapphire Diamond Art Deco Style 14K White Gold Unique Pin Brooch
Located in Oakton, VA
is not just a piece of jewelry but a legacy of heritage. 14K White Gold. Brooch Information Style
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Coral Onyx Diamond Art Deco Style Arrow 14K White Gold Pin Brooch
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
coral cabochon is set in white gold and adorn with a millgrain. The perfect brilliance of the diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold

14K Yellow Gold Citrine and Diamond Brooch
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
A showstopping piece of mid-century glamour, this vintage 1960s brooch is crafted in rich 14K
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Vintage 1960s Brooches

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

South Sea Baroque Pearl Diamond 18k 14k White Gold Brooch-Pendant
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
brilliance and a dazzling sparkle. The diamonds are set in 18k white gold, while the pin is made in 14k white
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Green Agate Onyx Diamond Art Deco Style Brooch in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
unforgettable glamour. Brooch Information Style: Art Deco Metal: 14K White Gold Width: 37 mm. Length: 26 mm
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Agate, Onyx, White Gold, 14k Gold

Vintage Green Imperial Jadeite Jade and Diamond Brooch in 14k White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Vintage Green Jadeite Jade and Diamond Brooch in 14k White Gold. Gorgeous hand crafted brooch with
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Antique Early 19th Century Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Jade, White Gold, 14k Gold

Ruby and Diamond Art Deco Style Bow Brooch in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
. Brooch Information Style: Art Deco Metal: 14K White Gold Width: 67 mm. Length: 15 mm. Weight: 9.24 g
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, 14k Gold

Antique Art Deco 14K White Gold Filigreed Diamond Sapphires Brooch
Located in Houston, TX
white gold diamond and sapphire antique art-deco brooch. Engraved with "14K". Pre-owned in excellent
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold

Exquisite Art Deco Brooch in 14K White Gold with Diamonds – Circa 1930
Located in Berlin, DE
Exquisite Art Deco Brooch in 14K White Gold with Diamonds – Circa 1930 This exceptional brooch
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

1940s Art Deco 14K White Gold Antique Marquise Diamond Brooch and Pendant
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Metal Type: 14K White Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 10 grams Diamond Details
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Vintage 1940s Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

14k White Gold 1.65ctw Ruby Tsavorite Diamond Rose Flower Leaf Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
- 0.15ctw (approx.) Total Carat Weight: 1.65 (approx.) Material: Solid 14K White Gold Total Weight: 5.14
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21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Tsavorite, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Rose White Gold Ornate Diamond Brooch
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This stunning brooch is crafted in 14-karat rose and white gold, featuring an intricate design of
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1990s American Revival Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Vintage 14k White Gold GIA 13.70ctw High Quality Aquamarine Diamond Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
Clarity - G/H Color - 2.0ctw (approx.) Total Carat Weight: 13.70 (approx.) Material: Solid 14k White Gold
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20th Century Brooches

Materials

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

Art Deco Brooch with Diamonds in 14k Gold
Located in Berlin, BE
A sophisticated 14k Art Deco brooch crafted from yellow and white gold, adorned with seven
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20th Century French Art Deco Brooches

Materials

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

14K White Gold Art Deco Brooch/Pendant, .20tdw, 4.7g
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Art Deco brooch and pendant in 14k white gold setting. Stamped 14k on the hinge and weighs 4.7
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Vintage 1910s Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Antique 14k White Gold Brooch with 12 Brilliant-Cut Diamonds 12 Sapphires
Located in Berlin, BE
This beautiful antique brooch, crafted in 14k white gold, showcases a classic elegance that
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Antique 19th Century French Aesthetic Movement Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Art Deco 14K White Gold Diamond and Sapphire Bow Brooch
Located in Tucson, AZ
Expertly crafted in 9.3 grams of 14k white gold set with an estimated 2 carats of diamonds and 1
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold

Fashion Topaz Diamond White Gold Brooch
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
White Gold 14K Brooch Diamond 82-RND-0,36-G/VS1A Topaz 1-0,35ct Topaz 10-1,9ct Topaz 4-0,2ct
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2010s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, 14k Gold

Fashion Topaz Diamond White Gold Brooch
Fashion Topaz Diamond White Gold Brooch
$2,878 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Victorian Filigree Milgrain Diamond Brooch in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Victorian Filigree Milgrain Diamond Brooch in 14k Yellow Gold This Victorian-era brooch is
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Antique 19th Century Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

White Gold Diamond Art Deco Solitaire Brooch 14k Single Cut Vintage Filigree Pin
Located in Greensboro, NC
Era: Art Deco Date: 1920s - 1930s Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural
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Vintage 1920s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Blue Sapphire Art Deco Style Bow Crown 14K White Gold Pin Brooch
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
A truly beautiful white gold bow brooch set with diamonds and French cut sapphires. The milgraining
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Onyx Diamond White Ribbon Gold Brooch
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Elegant ribbon shaped brooch in 14Kt white gold with diamonds stripes and onyx that surround a
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Late 20th Century Italian Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold

White Gold Diamond Art Deco Bar Brooch- 14k European and Single .26ctw Filigree
Located in Greensboro, NC
Era: Art Deco Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .26ctw
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21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

American Flag Diamond Enamel Pendant Brooch 14 Karat Yellow Gold 2.4 Grams
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
14 Karat yellow gold American Flag featuring 9 diamonds and Red, White & Blue enamel, 2.4 grams
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2010s Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Vintage Nephrite Jade Diamond and Ruby 14k Yellow and White Gold Birdie Brooch
Located in Towson, MD
This charming vintage birdie brooch is crafted in 14 karat yellow and white gold and features a
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20th Century Brooches

Materials

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

White Gold Diamond Sapphire Art Deco Bar Brooch-14k European .38ctw Filigree Pin
Located in Greensboro, NC
Era: Art Deco Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .38ctw
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21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

14K White Gold Diamond Pendant 0.40ct
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Diamond pendant in 14k white gold setting. Stamped 14k and weighs 1.6 grams. The diamonds are round
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Late 20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

1900s Diamond and White Gold Bar Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique 0.85 carat diamond and 14k white gold bar style brooch; part of our
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Large Vintage 14k Akoya Pearl Diamond Brooch Pin Floral Spray Solid White Gold
Located in Greer, SC
"Lady's pearl and diamond brooch is made in 14 karat white gold, not stamped or marked, weighs 13.6
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

White Gold Diamond Art Deco Bar Brooch -14k European .30ctw Vintage Filigree Pin
Located in Greensboro, NC
Era: Art Deco Date: 1920s - 30s Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds
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Vintage 1920s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14K White Gold Diamond Cross 0.25ct
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Diamond cross in 14k white gold. Stamped 14k and weighs 4.9 grams. The diamonds are round brilliant
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Late 20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14k Yellow Gold Cherub Diamond Star Brooch, 6.3g
Located in Providence, RI
yellow gold. The cherub holds three white gold stars, each adorned with a sparkling diamond at its center
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20th Century Unknown Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Luxury 2.24Ct Diamond Panther Brooch Pendant in 14k White Gold with Emerald Eyes
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This luxury panther brooch pendant is crafted in 14k white gold, set with 2.24 carats of round
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Victorian-Style Crescent Moon Brooch, 14K White Gold Honeymoon Jewelry
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
crafted from solid 14K white gold and set with a colorful array of glass gemstones and diamonds. Deeply
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20th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Teal Blue Turquoise Diamond Onyx Art Deco Style 14K White Gold Pin Brooch
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
turquoise cabochon is set in white gold and adorn with a millgrain. The perfect brilliance of the diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Turquoise, 14k Gold, White Gold

Green Tsavorite Black Onyx Diamond Art Deco Style 14K White Gold Pin Brooch
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
An exquisite example of Art Deco jewelry design, this gold brooch incorporates tsavorites, onyx
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Tsavorite, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Jack Gutschneider 14k White Gold Star Sapphire Diamond Pendant Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
.) Material: Solid 14k White Gold Weight: 31.53 Grams Overall Width: 58.62mm (2.30") (east to west) Overall
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21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Star Sapphire, White Gold

Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Coral and Diamond Brooch
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
center of a bold floral-inspired design. Crafted in 14K yellow gold, the intricate twisted rope and leaf
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Vintage 1950s Brooches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Retro 5 carat ruby diamond 14k gold leaf brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
, elegantly crafted in 14k yellow and white gold. Center stone: 14 round brilliant and oval cut rubies Weight
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Vintage 1940s Retro Brooches

Materials

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

Art Deco 14K White Gold Platinum Blue Enamel Old European Diamond Bar Brooch
Located in Houston, TX
Filigreed, 14K white gold and platinum, diamond art-deco (1920-1930) brooch. The metals were tested and
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Brooches

Materials

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

GIA 14K Yellow and White Gold Natural Sapphire Yogo Gulch and Diamond Brooch/Pin
Located in New York, NY
Sapphire and Diamond Brooch Metals and Materials: 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold Total Item
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20th Century Contemporary Brooches

Materials

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

Diamond Fancy Spinel White Gold Brooch
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Brooch White Gold 14K Diamond 26-RND-0,37-G/SI3A Spinel 146-4,7ct Weight 11.15 grams With a
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Spinel, 14k Gold

Antique White Diamond Brooch
Located in New York, NY
detailed 14-karat white gold metalwork encircles the stone, set with an additional 38 diamonds. This piece
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Vintage 1960s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Antique White Diamond Brooch
Antique White Diamond Brooch
$15,750 Sale Price
30% Off
Antique Art Deco 14K White Gold Filigreed Old Cut Diamond Sapphire Brooch
Located in Houston, TX
grams One 14K White Gold Diamond and Sapphire art deco (1920-1930) brooch. The metal was tested and
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Early 20th Century Unknown Brooches

Materials

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

2 Carat Oval Cut Blue Sapphire and Diamond Brooch in 14K White Gold
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A classic blue sapphire and diamond brooch in 14k white gold; designed as a geometrically
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat Cameo White Gold Brooch Diamond
Located in Wallkill, NY
Lovely 14k White Gold Carved Cameo Brooch Depicting a lovely lady with a wonderful diamond necklace
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Antique Early 1900s Late Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Mid-Century Turquoise and Old Mine Cut Diamond Brooch in 14K Yellow White Gold
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
A striking Mid-Century brooch, crafted in 14K yellow and white gold, featuring a vibrant oval
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Vintage 1950s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Brooch 14K .78Ct Diamond
Located in Montreal, QC
14K White Gold & Diamonds Victorian Brooch set with 1 Diamonds European cut weighing .78 Ct
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Antique 1890s Austrian Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Red Coral Button, Diamonds, Emerald, 14K White and Rose Gold Bird Shape Brooch
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Lovely brooch in 14k rose and white gold, realized with a central red rubrum coral , enriched all
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Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Brooches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Vintage 14k Gold 1.60ct Round Diamond Emerald White Pearl Circle Wreath Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have a truly marvelous vintage wreath pin brooch that was well crafted from solid 14k white
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Vintage 1960s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 14k Gold

14k Yellow Gold Diamond Pearl Brooch/Watch Holder
By Non Branded
Located in Lexington, KY
. 14k yellow gold 1 = .015 ct, G color, VS clarity natural diamond 14 = 1.94-2.27mm white seed pearls
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Antique 1890s Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

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

Art Nouveau Pearl Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Enamel Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
.07 Carats Color: J Clarity: SI Metal: 14K Yellow Gold and Enamel Era: Art Nouveau Circa: 1900s
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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

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

Antique Victorian 14K Gold Turquoise, Pearl Diamond Brooch
Located in London, GB
We are delighted to offer this stunning antique Victorian 14K gold brooch. This brooch presents an
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold

Diamond Green Emerald and Black Onyx Art Deco Style 14K White Gold Pin Brooch
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
brooch, masterfully hand in 14k white gold. Frosted with shimmering diamonds, on each side features
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold

Red Maroon Coral Black Onyx Diamond Art Deco Style 14K White Gold Brooch Pin
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
perfectly fits into the Art Deco jewelry style.  Brooch Information Style: Art Deco Metal: 14K White Gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold

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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.