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Signed Antique German 14k Gold, Jade, Diamond Figural Leaf Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine, signed antique leaf brooch or pin. In 14k yellow gold. With a carved, 5-point variegated
Category

Early 20th Century German Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold

Vintage 0.51 tcw Diamond 14k White Gold Shriners Pin
Located in Towson, MD
This estate 14K white and yellow gold Shriner's pin, stamped 14K and weighing 1.25 grams, features
Category

Mid-20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Mid-Century Modern 14k Gold, Diamond, 33 Ct. Turquoise Cabochon Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage white gold, turquoise, and diamond brooch. In 14 karat white gold. With a central
Category

20th Century Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, White Gold, 14k Gold

.75 Carat Diamond Peal White Gold Swan Midcentury Brooch
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid-Century natural freshwater pearl and pave diamond Swan brooch in 14k white gold. 1 freshwater
Category

Mid-20th Century Brooches

Materials

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

Art Deco 14 Karat White Gold and Diamond Bar Brooch
Located in Addison, TX
14 karat white gold Art Deco bar brooch featuring an Old Mine Cut Diamond weighing approximately
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

2.40 Carat Round Brilliant Cut Diamond White Gold Circle Brooch
Located in Stamford, CT
Elevate your ensemble with this exquisite 1960's diamond brooch. Crafted in 14k whit gold this
Category

Mid-20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold

Diamond Fancy Yellow Gold Brooch
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Brooch Yellow Gold 14K Diamond 42-Round 57-0,21-4/5А Diamond 26-Round 57-0,46-4/5А Diamond 4-50
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold

14K Two-Tone Gold Fisherman Brooch with Baroque Pearl, Diamond, Sapphire Ruby
Located in New York, NY
artistry and elegance. Crafted from 14k yellow and white gold, this unique piece features a charming
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brooches

Materials

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

48.7 Carat Turquoise Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Brooch
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
A stunning turquoise brooch set in 48.7 carats turquoise and 2.79 carats of sparkling diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, White Gold, 14k Gold

Snow White Leopard Pave Opal Diamond Sapphire Emerald White Gold Pin Brooch
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
An incredible vintage design solid 14k white gold leopard pin features an 2 carat Ethiopian solid
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Estate 14K Two Tone Gold Single Cut Diamond Bee Pin Brooch
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Vintage Estate 14K Two Tone Gold Single Cut Diamond Bee Pin Brooch. This gorgeous vintage
Category

Vintage 1970s Contemporary Brooches

Materials

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

Antique Krementz 14k Gold Platinum Camphor Glass Diamond Filigree Bar Brooch
By Krementz Co
Located in Montclair, NJ
) Natural Genuine Diamond - Old Rose Cut - Pave Set - Nice Brilliant White Diamond - 0.03ct (approx
Category

Antique 19th Century Brooches

Materials

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

Antique 14k Yellow Gold, White Gold, Diamond Letter C Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique stick pin. The pin in 14 karat yellow gold. The 'C' in 14 karat white gold with 7
Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Aquamarine and Diamond Pearl and 14k Rose Gold Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive 0.52 carat aquamarine, 0.16 carat diamond and pearl, 14 karat rose gold and
Category

Antique Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

14 Karat White Gold and Diamond Cameo Brooch/Pendant #15700
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat White Gold and Diamond Cameo Brooch/Pendant- This elegant cameo brooch features a lovely
Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

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

Art Nouveau Pansy Brooch of 14k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
of the era with a pansy blossom meticulously formed in 14k gold, its petals hand-enameled in shades
Category

Vintage 1910s Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Antique 35.00 Carat Amethyst Diamond Platinum 14k Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
a deep royal purple color. The amethyst is elegantly set in a combination of 14k gold and platinum
Category

Vintage 1910s American Edwardian Brooches

Materials

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

Vintage 14k TT Gold 3.50ctw Diamond Textured Freeform Open Work Brooch Pin
Located in Montclair, NJ
: 14K Solid Yellow Gold w/ White Gold Center Total Weight: 24.14 Grams Width: 54.9mm (2.1") (east to
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

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

Estate 18K 14K Yellow Gold Natural 20CTW Diamond Handmade Butterfly Brooch
Located in Carmel By The Sea, CA
14K and 18K yellow gold with subtle white gold accents. The wings feature an intricate pierced design
Category

2010s Brooches

Materials

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

14k Yellow Gold 0.25ctw Diamond Florentine Textured Sail Boat Ship Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
- 0.25ctw (approx.) Material: Solid 13-14k Yellow Gold w/ White Gold Accents Weight: 9.39 Grams Backing
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

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

Antique Enamel Flower Brooch of 14k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
palette and floral motif. Crafted in solid 14k gold, this brooch exemplifies the fine enamelwork and
Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Enamel

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

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Vintage Enamel Flower Brooch of 14k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
the jewel’s naturalistic charm. Crafted in 14k gold, the brooch measures approximately 1 inch in
Category

Early 20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Enamel

14K White and Yellow Gold Diamond Filigree Pin #23706
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K White and Yellow Gold Diamond Filigree Pin Delicately crafted in two tones of gold, this
Category

20th Century Contemporary Brooches

Materials

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

Antique Victorian 14k Gold Turquoise, Pearl Diamond Brooch, circa 1880
Located in London, GB
We are delighted to offer this stunning antique Victorian 14K gold brooch. This brooch presents
Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold

Antique Enamel Pansy Brooch of 14k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
Exquisitely naturalistic, this antique pansy brooch from the 1910s is crafted in 14k gold and
Category

Early 20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Enamel

Modern Style Eighteen Karat White Gold Blossom Brooch with Diamonds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
18 karat white gold Plum Blossom brooch encrusted with a rose quartz cabochon and five round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Brooches

Materials

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

Art Deco 14 Karat White Gold Diamond Floral Bow Brooch, 2.75 Carats
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Art Deco floral diamond bow brooch in 14K white gold, featuring 2.75 carats of round brilliant
Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Brooches

Materials

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

Iconic 14k Gold Panther Brooch Pendant in 2.43Ct Diamond Ruby Animal Jewelry
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This striking panther brooch pendant is crafted in 14k white gold and adorned with 2.43 carats of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

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

Imperial Russian 14k Yellow Gold Natural Diamond No Heat Sapphire Brooch
Located in Lexington, KY
This stunning Imperial Russian pin comes from the 1890s and was made in 14k yellow gold with
Category

Antique 1890s Brooches

Materials

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

Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby Sapphire Butterfly Brooch - 14k Round .77ctw 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, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

1940 s Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Spray Brooch Pendant
Located in Boca Raton, FL
design, crafted in radiant 14 karat white gold. The brooch, designed in a graceful spray motif, features
Category

Mid-20th Century Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat White Gold Filigree and Diamond Brooch / Pin
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat White Gold Filigree and Diamond Brooch/Pin- This lovely pin features three round
Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

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

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

14k 585 Vintage Yellow Gold Natural Diamond and Emerald Brooch / Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Gold Diamond Brooch Metal Type: 14k Yellow Gold Total Item Weight: 15.6 Grams Style: Contemporary
Category

Late 20th Century Contemporary Brooches

Materials

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

Art Deco 1920s Diamond and Sapphire White Gold Brooch/Pin
Located in Towson, MD
One 14 karat white gold Art Deco brooch set with forty-nine old European cut diamonds approximately
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

Vintage Retro Tiffany Co. 14k Gold Ruby Diamond Bow Ribbon Pin Brooch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Montclair, NJ
(3) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Single Cut - Pave Set Material: 14k Solid Rose, Yellow & White Gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Retro Brooches

Materials

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

Vintage Diamond Filigree Brooch 18 karat White Gold Brooch Pin circa 1930 s
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Brooch pin 14k Gold with Natural old cut Diamonds approx 1.25 carat H-VS Circa 1930's pre
Category

Vintage 1930s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

Round Diamond Encrusted Ribbon Bow Brooch / Pendant in 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
value. Metal: 14 Karat White Gold Gemstone: Diamonds Diamond Count: 93 Diamond Cut: Round Diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Brooches

Materials

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

Givenchy Diamond, Ruby and Mabe Pearl Brooch in 14k Yellow Gold
By Givenchy
Located in Honolulu, HI
Givenchy Diamond, Ruby and Mabe Pearl Brooch in 14k Yellow Gold. This beautiful brooch features 8
Category

Late 20th Century Brooches

Materials

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

Art Deco Filigree Diamond and Emerald 14 Karat White Gold Brooch
Located in Naples, FL
Art Deco round Diamond and radiant baguette Emerald 14k white gold brooch with delicate filigree
Category

Antique 1830s Unknown Art Deco Brooches

Materials

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

Modern Style White Gold Brooch with Diamonds and Removable Topaz
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
18 karat white gold Plum Blossom brooch is encrusted with 5 round diamonds and topaz. This
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow ...

White Gold Modern Brooch with Diamonds and Detachable Quartz Drop
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
The 18 karat white gold Plum Blossom Modern style drop brooch features 5 round natural diamonds and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow...

Green Tsavorite Diamond Pave Antique Style Brooch Pin Pendant White Gold Set
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
diamonds of H color and SI clarity. Super sparkly! 14K White Gold. Brooch Information Width: 40 mm. Length
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Tsavorite, 14k Gold, White Gold

Cartier Retro 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby Sapphire Vintage Shooting Star Brooch
By Cartier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
yellow gold With a semi-halo surround of transitional cut diamonds Weighing approximately 0.60 carat
Category

Vintage 1940s Retro Brooches

Materials

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

Antique Edwardian 14K Gold Silver Old Cut Diamond Openwork Stomacher Brooch
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
gold. The diamonds are bright, white, sparkly and well-matched with one another. The brooch is complete
Category

Early 20th Century Russian Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Estate Retro 2.75 cttw 14k Gold Dragonfly Ruby, Emerald Diamond Brooch Pin
Located in Bernardsville, NJ
made to attract attention with the contrasting white and yellow gold. The impressive openwork has been
Category

Mid-20th Century Retro Brooches

Materials

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

Mid-Century 14K Yellow Gold, Diamond, and Emerald Sea Monster Brooch/Pendant
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
A whimsical and intricately crafted brooch/pendant in 14K yellow gold, designed in the likeness of
Category

Vintage 1960s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 6.68 Carat Aquamarine Pearl Diamond White Gold Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
diamond, 18 karat and 14 karat white gold brooch; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Brooches

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Pearl, White Gold

Antique 12k White Gold Shell Cameo with Diamond Accent Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Antique 12k White Gold Shell Cameo with Diamond Accent Brooch, featuring a beautifully hand-carved
Category

Early 20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, White Gold

Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Blue Agate Cameo Diamond Large Brooch Pin Pendant
Located in New York, NY
This elegant 14K yellow gold brooch showcases a finely carved blue agate cameo depicting a
Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Agate, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Retro Rose Yellow White Gold Citrine Diamond Bow Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Retro classic bow brooch, set in 14k rose, yellow and white gold. Featuring 12.1 x 9.8mm citrine
Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, White Gold

Pink Red Ruby Diamond Antique Style Bow 18K White Gold Pin Brooch
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
A truly beautiful white gold bow brooch set with diamonds and French cut rubies. The milgraining of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold

Modern Style Eighteen Karat White Gold Plum Blossom Brooch with Diamonds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
The 18 karat white gold Plum Blossom brooch is encrusted with five round diamonds and a cabochon
Category

2010s German Modern Brooches

Materials

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

Art Deco style oblong white gold brooch with diamonds approx. 1.25ct
Located in Chorzów, PL
An elongated Art Deco brooch with an openwork decorative structure in white gold, set with diamonds
Category

Late 20th Century European Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

6.05 Carat Diamond Emerald 14 Karat White Gold Peacock Pendant Brooch
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
White Gold Weight :- 8.37 gm Diamond Weight :- 6.05 ct. Emerald Weight :- 1.60 ct. Brooch Length 44.77
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Brooches

Materials

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

14CT Yellow And White Gold Amethyst And Diamond Clover Brooch
Located in Sydney, NSW
14CT Yellow And White Gold Amethyst And Diamond Clover Brooch This charming clover design brooch
Category

Early 20th Century Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 14k 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.