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14k Gold Diamonds and Carved Jade Butterfly Brooch
Located in Montreal, QC
14k acid tested butterfly shaped brooch set with two diamonds on the eyes and two carved jadeite's
Category

Vintage 1950s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold

Vintage Flower Diamond Pin 14K White Gold
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage Flower Diamond Pin in 14K White Gold. The pin features 51 round diamonds. Approximately
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20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Contemporary 14k Gold Poodle Brooch with Diamonds by William Ruser
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
a combination of 14k yellow and white gold, this brooch showcases modern craftsmanship and attention
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

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

14K White Gold Diamond Heart Pendant 1.14ct
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
14k White gold Diamond Pendant. Stamped 14k. Weighs 0.9 grams. 3 Center Diamonds 0.8ct each with 20
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Oval Shape Red Coral Diamond Onyx Art Deco Style 14K White Gold Pin Brooch
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
This gorgeous piece is set in 14k white gold with a Art Deco geometric style frame featuring a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Brooches

Materials

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

3.02 Carat Zimbabwe Emerald 6.88 Carat Diamond 14k White Gold Brooch Circa 1965
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
, fine and impressive vintage brooch has been crafted in 14k white gold. The brooch has a curvilinear
Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, White Gold

Antique White Seed Pearl and Diamond Brooch in 14K Rose Gold and Silver Overlay
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This exquisite antique brooch, crafted in 14 karat rose gold and adorned with lustrous seed pearls
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Brooches

Materials

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

Antique Diamond Brooch Floral Pendant 14K Gold 2.47 TDW
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
This incredible highly collectible circa 1900s piece is finely crafted in solid 14K White Gold
Category

Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

14k White Gold Long Carved Pierced Black Onyx w/ Star Diamond Bar Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
- SI1/SI2 Clarity - 0.15ctw (approx.) Material: Solid 14k White Gold Pin & Closure w/ 18k Gold Stars
Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

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

Diamond and Sapphire Lizard Brooch in White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Diamond and Sapphire Lizard Brooch in White Gold Description: This striking brooch takes the form
Category

20th Century American Retro Brooches

Materials

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

Multi-color Sapphire Diamond Butterfly Brooch Pin in 14K Gold
Located in beverly hills, CA
polished 14K white and yellow gold. The wings of this magnificent brooch are expertly crafted using both
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

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

art deco brooch with diamond in 14k gold
Located in Berlin, BE
, nestled within a luminous embrace of 14-karat yellow and white gold. This enchanting gem, with a weight of
Category

1990s French Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Mid-Century Modern 14K White Yellow Gold, Diamond, Pearl Floral Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Mid-Century gold, diamond, and pearl brooch. In 14 karat white & yellow gold. In the form
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold

Cameo 14 Karat White Gold Brooch Diamond Pendant
Located in Wallkill, NY
lovely 14k White Gold Carved Cameo Pin and Pendant. Depicting a lovely lady with a wonderful
Category

Antique Early 1900s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Diamond Filigree Brooch 14 karat White Gold Brooch Pin circa 1940 s
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Brooch pin 14k Gold with one natural Diamond approx 0.14ct /3.2mm H-VS Circa 1940's pre
Category

Vintage 1940s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Diamond Filigree Brooch 14 karat White Gold Brooch Pin circa 1940 s
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Brooch pin 14k Gold with 3 natural Diamonds approx 0.50 carat H-VS Circa 1940's pre-owned
Category

Vintage 1940s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat White Gold and Diamond Brooch/Pin #3850
Located in Washington Depot, CT
diamonds (.02 ct. each) set in beautifully detailed 14K white gold. *Chip noted to center diamond not
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20th Century Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Yellow Gold diamonds Hummingbird Brooch 14k Single Round Brilliant Nature Pin
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold & 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural diamonds Carat(s
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Cat Brooch Pin Diamond Ruby Pearl 14K Gold Vintage
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
This stunning vintage brooch/ pin is finely crafted in solid 14K Yellow and White Gold (carefully
Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

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

14K Yellow Gold Emerald and Diamond Starburst Brooch Pendant
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
This striking mid-century floral starburst brooch and pendant is crafted in 14K yellow gold and
Category

Vintage 1950s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Diamond 14k Gold Silver-Topped Fleur De Lis Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
crafted in 14k gold and has been silver-topped to make the gold a white color which is typical of antique
Category

Antique Early 1900s American Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14K Yellow Gold Diamond Pearl Butterfly Brooch Pin Pendant
Located in Westport, CT
An original Victorian 14K yellow gold diamond and pearl butterfly brooch (pin/pendant). Decorated
Category

Antique 19th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 14 Karat White Gold Diamond Circle Brooch
Located in Manhasset, NY
14 Karat White Gold Vintage Diamond Circle Pin / Brooch having a floral design set with a large .60
Category

Mid-20th Century Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat White Gold and Diamond Cameo Brooch/Pendant
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat White Gold and Diamond Cameo Brooch/Pendant- This stunning cameo features a lovely lady
Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Diamond and Ruby Art Deco Style Circle Ribbon Brooch in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
, set in luxurious 14K white gold. The brooch is adorned with radiant diamonds that add brilliance
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Fine brooch with tourmaline and diamonds in 14k yellow gold
Located in Berlin, BE
Presenting an exquisite piece of jewelry, a breathtakingly beautiful 14k yellow and white gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Aesthetic Movement Brooches

Materials

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

Late Victorian Natural Pearl and Diamond Brooch in 14K White Gold and Silver
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
An exquisite late Victorian brooch crafted circa 1880–1895, masterfully combining warm 14K gold
Category

Antique 1880s Late Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Silver

14K Gold Ruby Sapphire Diamond USA American Flag Brooch
Located in New York, NY
A vintage 14K white gold pin brooch representing the American flag. The piece is garnished with
Category

20th Century North American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold

14k White Gold 1.04ctw Old Mine Cut Champagne Diamond Open Flower Brooch Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
-0.87ctw (approx.) Total Carat Weight: 1.04 (approx.) Material: Solid 14K White Gold Weight: 7.5 Grams
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Contemporary Fourteen Karat White Gold Blossom Brooch with Diamonds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This Plum Blossom brooch is a stunning addition to any jewellery collection. Made of 14 karat white
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold

14K Gold Art Deco Diamond Bar Brooch Pin with Filigree
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1930s Item Details: Metal Type: 14K White and Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Brooches

Materials

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

14 Karat White Gold and Diamond Brooch / Pin
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat White Gold and Diamond Brooch / Pin This elegant brooch features one round single
Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Vintage Pearl Wreath and Diamond Bow White Gold Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage pearl and 0.82 carat diamond, 14 karat white gold wreath brooch; part
Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

11.06 Carat Tourmaline 0.18 Carat Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
as platinum and 14k gold. This impressive brooch is supplied with an IDGL diamond and gemstone
Category

Vintage 1930s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

14 Karat White Gold and Diamond Circle Brooch/Pin #21978
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat White Gold and Diamond Circle Brooch/Pin- This elegant brooch is finely crafted in 14K
Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Retro 14K White Gold Diamond Sunburst Pin Pendant
Located in Queens, NY
Retro 14K White Gold Diamond Set Spray Sunburst Pin Pendant, worn through cloth with pin set and
Category

Vintage 1960s Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Unique Black Diamond Fancy White Gold Brooch For Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Brooch White Gold 14K Diamond 27-RND-0,11-G/SI3A Diamond 159-RND57-0,75ct Weight 5,36 grams With
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Black Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

1930s Green Tourmaline and Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Bar Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This fine and impressive antique bar brooch has been crafted in 14k yellow gold with 14k white gold
Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Mid-Century Diamond Bow Spray White Gold Brooch Pendant
Located in Miami Beach, FL
18k white gold brooch with 5.57 carats of H-I color diamonds Vs- SI2 clarity. On a 14k white gold
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Brooches

Materials

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

14 Karat White Gold and Diamond Brooch/Pin
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat White Gold and Diamond Brooch- This sparkling brooch features 66 round brilliant
Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Emerald Diamond Crescent Brooch 14K 7.52 Carats
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This crescent brooch is made up of 7.52 Carats of Emeralds and 3.34 Carats of Diamonds in a large C
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, Diamond, 14k Gold

Yellow Gold Diamond Vintage Fly Brooch - 14k Single Cut .16ctw Insect Pin
Located in Greensboro, NC
Era: Vintage Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

White Stones Sapphire Diamond Pearl Gold Butterfly Brooch
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Graceful butterfly shaped brooch in14K white gold composed of white stone wings with details of
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Green Sapph...

14 Karat White Gold and Diamond Cameo Brooch/Pendant #17514
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat White Gold and Diamond Cameo Brooch/Pendant- This lovely 14K white gold cameo features a
Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Diamond and Seed Pearl Victorian Brooch in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Diamond and Seed Pearl Victorian Brooch in 14k Yellow Gold Introducing this exquisite Victorian
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat White Gold Filigree Sapphire Diamond Bow Brooch #20073
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K White Gold Filigree Sapphire and Diamond Bow Brooch- This stunning brooch features three
Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Platinum White Gold Aquamarine and Diamond Brooch 7.7g
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Vintage platinum and white gold brooch with aquamarine and diamond. The frame tests 75% platinum
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, White Gold, Platinum

Art Nouveau Brooch with diamonds in rose cut 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Berlin, BE
fashioned from 14K yellow gold, creating a warm and lustrous background for the glittering diamonds. The
Category

Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K White Gold Diamond Lace Spray Pin Pendant
Located in Queens, NY
14K White Gold Diamond Set Lace and Spray Motif Pin Pendant, worn on cloth with pin and clutch or
Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Group of Mabe Pearl Diamond Brooches in White Gold
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
This group of four diamond and mabe pearl brooches are mounted in white gold and were formerly in
Category

Mid-20th Century German Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Large 14K Gold, Diamond, and Yellow Sapphire Spider Web Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage spider & spider web brooch. In 14 karat gold. Prong-set with a yellow sapphire
Category

Late 20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 14k Gold

Diamond Birds Parrots Pearl Branch Vintage Style Brooch 14K Two Tone Gold
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
distance and time. The branch is set with natural pearl. 14K Two Tone Gold. Brooch Information Style
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Edwardian Brooches

Materials

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

Antique Diamond Yellow Gold and White Gold Set Bow Bar Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive 0.68 carat diamond and 14 carat yellow gold, 14 karat white gold set bar brooch in
Category

Vintage 1910s Unknown Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

14K White Gold Multi-Gem Basket Brooch with Carved Emerald, Sapphires, Rubies, D
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
A vibrant and intricately detailed mid-century multi-gem basket brooch, crafted in 14K white gold
Category

Vintage 1950s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

14k Two Tone Gold 0.15ctw Diamond Emerald Detailed Frog Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
Gold w/ White Gold Top Total Weight: 4.32 Grams Overall Width: 19.3mm (0.76") (east to west with the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

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

Peacock Bird 14K Yellow Gold Brooch Pin White Diamonds Rubies Emerald Sapphires
By Galt Bro. Jewelers
Located in Oakton, VA
This exquisite piece is crafted in 14k solid gold and features a detailed peacock design perched on
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold

Antique Sapphire Diamond Brooch, Set in 14ct White Gold Silver
Located in London, GB
complemented by rose-cut diamonds. The intricate design is crafted in 14ct white gold and silver, combining
Category

2010s Brooches

Materials

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