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Pigeon Bird Peace Red Pink Ruby Rubies Diamonds Pave 14K Gold Pin Brooch
By Galt Bro. Jewelers
Located in Oakton, VA
attention to detail, the brooch features a bird in flight, adorned with shimmering rubies and diamonds. The
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21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

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

14 Karat Yellow and White Gold with Diamond Bee / Insect Brooch
Located in Manhasset, NY
14 Karat Yellow And White Gold With Diamond Bee / Insect Brooch 0.30 total diamond weight. 4.57
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2010s Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Platinum and 14K White Gold Diamond Pendant Watch with Sapphire Accents
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
. This sophisticated timepiece is crafted from platinum and 14K white gold, featuring a charming diamond
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Vintage 1910s Brooches

Materials

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

JUGENDSTILL brooch with old mine cut diamond up to 0.50ct 14k gold 3.4 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k white gold brooch set with old mine cut diamond 0.50 ct J/K SI Detailed description The
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Vintage 1910s Dutch Jugendstil Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Voctorian brooch with enamel, cameo and rose cut diamonds 14k gold and silver
Located in The Hague, ZH
Victorian 14k yellow gold and silver brooch decorated with black enamel, set with a cameo and rose
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Antique 1880s Dutch Early Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver, Enamel

Vintage 1950’s 14k White Gold Diamond and Blue Enamel Pin
Located in Boston, MA
Vintage 1950’s 14k white gold diamond and blue enamel pin - The pin is set with 11 round diamonds
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Vintage 1950s Unknown Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Enamel

Cameo Coral Diamonds 14 Karat Yellow and White Gold Brooch And Pendant
Located in Marcianise, IT
Antique brooch and pendant 14 karat yellow and white gold created entirely by hand with diamonds
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Vintage 1950s Italian Artisan Brooches

Materials

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

Open Circle Brooch with Round Diamonds and Swirl Detail in 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This gorgeous round diamond open circle brooch, meticulously crafted in 14 karat white gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Brooches

Materials

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

Antique Victorian 14K Yellow Gold and Silver 4.5ctw Old Mine Cut Diamond Brooch
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An antique diamond, silver, and yellow gold brooch, comprising fifty-four old mine cut diamond and
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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Gold Diamond Ruby Pearl Pendant/Brooch
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Pendant/Brooch in 14kt yellow and white gold composed of a central pearl surrounded by a crown of
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Late 20th Century Italian Retro Brooches

Materials

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

1.50 Carats Total Old European Cut Diamond Sapphire White Gold Ribbon Brooch
Located in New York, NY
. Accented by 5 round cut sapphires weighing 0.50 carat total. Finely made with 14K white gold. 
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 1960’s 14K White Gold Diamond Heart Pin and Pendant
Located in Boston, MA
Vintage 1960’s 14K White Gold Diamond Heart Pin and Pendant. The heart contains 21 round brilliant
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Vintage 1960s American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 14k Yellow Gold 0.45ctw Diamond Blue Enamel Work Royal Crown Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
- Nice White Fiery Diamonds - 0.45ctw (approx.) Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold W/ Royal Blue Enamel
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20th Century Brooches

Materials

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

Teal Blue Turquoise Diamond Onyx Art Deco Inspired Style White Gold Brooch Pin
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
elegance and sophistication perfectly fits into the Art Deco jewelry style. 14K White Gold. Brooch
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Brooches

Materials

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

Mens Diamond Tie Tack Pin 14K White Gold Mined .36ct Round Brilliant Cut
Located in Dearborn, MI
Mens Diamond Tie Tack Pin 14K White Gold Mined .36ct Round Brilliant Cut Features a Genuine
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2010s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Antique Diamond, Ruby and Enamel 14k Yellow Gold Cockerel Bar Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
art technology (Niton XL2 Analyzer) and verified as 14k gold and silver. This diamond cockerel brooch
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Antique Early 1900s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel

18K Gold Modern Transformer Brooch with Diamonds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
18 karat white gold Plum Blossom brooch is encrusted with 5 round diamonds and amethyst. This
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Brooches

Materials

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

Antique 14K WG Diamond Filigree Wreath Brooch c. 1920s
Located in New York, NY
Handcrafted antique 14K white gold diamond filigree brooch filigree wreath with a ribbon bow on top
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Pink Coral Drop, Diamonds, Moonstone, White and Rose Gold Dragonfly Shape Brooch
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Beautiful brooch / pendant with the design of a dragonfly, mounted in rose gold and 14 kt yellow
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Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Brooches

Materials

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

Carved Floral Jadeite Brooch with Diamond Accents in 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
accent on a lapel, scarf, or dress. Metal: 14K White Gold Weight: 8.5 grams Natural Diamonds: .27 carat
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooches

Materials

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

Yellow Gold Heart Shape Brooch Features Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Elegant 14KT yellow gold heart shape brooch features 3.00 cts of diamonds G-H color, VS clarity
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21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

White Gold Diamond Art Deco Floral Solitaire Stickpin - 14k Mine Cut Vintage
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

Hallmarked Retro 14kt Gold Brooch / Pendant with Rubies Diamonds
Located in Aventura, FL
(circa 1940s) Metal: 14K Yellow & White Gold Stones: Natural Rubies & Natural Diamonds Diameter: 1.72
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Vintage 1940s Brooches

Materials

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

14 Karat Yellow and White Gold and Diamond Brooch or Pin
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow and White Gold and Diamond Brooch /Pin. This lovely bar pin features one
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20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold

2.50 Carats Total Round Diamond Floral Ribbon Motif Brooch 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
. Metal: 14 White Gold Natural Diamonds: 2.50 ctw Diamond cut: Round Brilliant Diamond color: G-H Diamond
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20th Century Unknown Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

14k White/Yellow Gold Scarf Pin Broche
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This vintage brooch, crafted in 14k yellow and white gold, showcases timeless elegance and refined
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Vintage 1970s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

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

Vintage 12.80 Carat Topaz, 0.82 Carat Diamond and 14k Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
), 14k gold mark (14 585), the Birmingham Assay Office mark (anchor) and the date letter for 1959 (k), in
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Vintage 1950s British Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, Yellow Gold

1940s Retro Ruby and Diamond Ribbon Spray Brooch in 14K Yellow and Rose Gold
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
spray motif crafted in a mix of 14K yellow, rose, and white gold. The flowing design is adorned with
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Vintage 1940s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

2.87 Carat SI Clarity HI Color Diamond Leaf Brooch 14 Karat White Gold Pendant
Located in Diera, Dubai
2.87 Carat SI Clarity HI Color Diamond Leaf Brooch 14 Karat White Gold Pendant Unveil your inner
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold

Early Victorian brooch with pearls and rose cut diamonds up to 0.05ct 14k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k yellow gold brooch set with pearls and rose diamonds up to 0.05ct - G/H - SI detailed
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Antique 1880s Dutch Early Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold

Art Deco brooch with diamonds and gold
Located in Berlin, BE
Indulge in the dreamlike charm of this exquisite 14k yellow gold Art Deco brooch—a true masterpiece
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Brooches

Materials

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

1.65 Carat SI Clarity HI Color Diamond Flower Brooch Pendant 14 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
. :- 6.55 gm 14k White Gold Wt. :- 6.22 gm Natural Diamond Wt. :- 1.65 Ct. ( AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY SI1-SI2
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

18 Karat White Gold Modern Style Brooch with Natural Diamonds and Emerald
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This Plum Blossom brooch is made of 18 karat white gold. It features 5 round diamonds and a
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21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, Whit...

Victorian brooch with pearls and diamonds up to 0.15ct 14k pink gold and silver
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k gold and silver brooch set with pearl, old mine cut and rose cut diamond up to 0.15 ct - G/H
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Antique 1880s Dutch Early Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver

IGI Certified 14K Yellow Gold Jade Diamond Pearl Brooch Pin/Pendant
Located in Westport, CT
An original Victorian 14K yellow gold brooch (pin/pendant) centered with a gorgeous natural oval
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Pearl, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Antique Agate Cameo Diamond Gold Pendant-Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
. She is wearing a necklace which has a round cut diamond set in it. The frame is made in 14k white gold
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Antique Early 19th Century American Brooches

Materials

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

Victorian Sapphire Diamond GIA Pin/ Brooch 3.14ct 14K Antique Original 1900s
Located in Dearborn, MI
Colorless Old Mine Cut Diamonds Sparkle with a Clear Hue Artistically Set in 14K White Gold Top & 14K
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Antique Early 1900s Victorian Brooches

Materials

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

Vintage 14k Gold Silver Spinel Sapphire Diamond Gemmed Fly on Leaf Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (2) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Old Mine Cut - Pave Set - White Color (1) Natural
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20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Spinel, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Vintage Carved Jade Diamond Gold Berry Brooch 1950s
Located in Chicago, IL
diamonds. Marked with horse head Austrian assay mark, ‘W’ for Vienna, 585 gold standard (14K), and maker’s
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Brooches

Materials

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

Antique 1920s Diamond and Yellow Gold Bar Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
diamond brooch has been crafted in 14k yellow gold with a 14k white gold setting. The yellow gold diamond
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Brooches

Materials

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

Retro Diamond Ruby Multi Tone Gold Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Retro Diamond & Ruby Multi Tone Gold Brooch A 14-karat gold brooch set with 21 round cut diamonds
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Vintage 1940s Retro Brooches

Materials

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

Vintage 14k Gold Cabochon Opal w/ Seed Pearl Diamond Dangle Pin Brooch Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
.) Total Carat Weight: 0.20 (approx.) Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 18.70 Grams Overall Height
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21st Century and Contemporary Revival Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Pearl, 14k Gold

Vintage dragon eagle Brooch in 14K Gold Turquoise, Ruby and Diamonds with silver
Located in Delhi, DL
unparalleled craftsmanship. This brooch is meticulously crafted from 14K gold and silver, radiating an air of
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2010s Indian Artist Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, Silver, Sterling Silver, 14k Gold

5.5 Carat SI/H Baguette Pear Marquise Diamond Brooch Pendant 14 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
5.5 Carat SI/H Baguette Pear Marquise Diamond Brooch Pendant 14 Karat White Gold Turn heads with
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

14 Karat White/Yellow Gold and Diamond Bar Brooch/Pin
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat White/Yellow Gold and Diamond Bar Brooch/Pin- This elegant brooch features one round
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20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Victorian Phoenix Bird Micro Mosaic 14k Gold Brooch
Located in Scotts Valley, CA
brooch was tested at 14 Karat gold. Ready to be worn and admired! A welcomed addition to your fine
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Antique 1870s Italian Victorian Brooches

Materials

14k Gold

Art Deco Platinum and 14k Gold Brooch with 1.20 Carats of Old European Diamonds
Located in Chicago, IL
20th-century fine jewelry design. Fashioned in a combination of platinum and 14k white gold, the brooch
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum

14 Karat White Gold Custom Cut Blue Topaz Taper Baguette Diamond Pendant Brooch
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
This is our exquisite 14K White Gold "D" Channel-Set Blue Topaz Diamond Pendant Brooch—a
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, White Gold, 14k Gold

Yellow Gold Platinum Diamond Feather Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
blend of 14k and 18k yellow gold with platinum accents. The diamonds, totaling 9.91 carats, add immense
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

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

Pink Sapphire and Diamond Sea Shell Scallop Brooch in 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
cleaned and polished. Metal: 14K White Gold Natural Diamonds: 1.20 ctw Natural Sapphires: 2.40 ctw
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20th Century Unknown Contemporary Brooches

Materials

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

Vintage Art Deco Old Mine Cut Diamond Filigree Brooch 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Lovely vintage diamond brooch with delicate open filigree design throughout. Metal: 14K White
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage White Gold 7ctw Fiery Brilliant Pave Diamond Heart Brooch Pin Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
Fiery Brilliant White Diamonds Carat Total Weight: 7.0 (approx.) Material: Solid 14k White Gold Weight
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20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, White Gold

Oval Shape Green Agate Black Onyx Diamond Art Deco Style White Gold Pin Brooch
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
perfectly fits into the Art Deco jewelry style. 14K White Gold. Brooch Information Style: Art Deco Width
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Brooches

Materials

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

Art Deco Diamond Multi-Gem Floral Bouquet Brooch White Gold Czechoslovakia 1930s
Located in Lisbon, PT
Art Deco diamond and multi-gem floral bouquet brooch in white gold, Czechoslovakia, 1930s. Designed
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Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Chalcedony, Chrysophrase, Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat Two-Tone Yellow and White Gold Diamond Freeform Pin / Brooch
Located in Manhasset, NY
14 Karat Two Tone Yellow and White Gold Diamond Free Form Pin / Brooch 0.46 total diamond weight
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2010s Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Diamond, Ruby, Emerald and Pearl Squirrel Brooch 14 Karat Yellow and White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Metal: 14K Yellow and White Gold Natural Diamonds: .13 ctw Natural Rubies: .22 ctw Natural Emeralds
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20th Century Unknown Contemporary Brooches

Materials

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

Art Deco Platinum-Top 14K White Gold Stick Pin with Old Mine Diamond
Located in Miami, FL
traditional period construction: a solid 14K white-gold pin paired with a platinum-topped gold head, the
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Vintage 1930s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

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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.