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Victorian Diamond Gold Star Pin Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
white diamonds. They weight a total of 1.25 carats and are European cut stones. Made in 14k gold and can
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Antique Late 19th Century British Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat White Gold Diamond Synthetic Sapphire Cameo Brooch Pendant
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14K White Gold Diamond Synthetic Sapphire Cameo Brooch Pendant The beautiful pendant
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20th Century Brooches

Materials

White Gold

14 Karat Gold Diamond Akoya Pearl Floral Brooch
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
This charming brooch pin has been crafted from 14 karat white gold and set with diamonds and akoya
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20th Century Brooches

Materials

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

Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Branch Flower Gemstone Brooch - 11.9g
Located in Providence, RI
This charming 14k vintage brooch features a whimsical floral tree design, crafted in warm yellow
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Vintage 1950s Brooches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1910s 0.32 Carat Diamond, Enamel, Carved Hardstone and 14k Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
diamonds display a fine white color and brilliance. The brooch is a superior gauge of gold and platinum
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20th Century Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel

Victorian Diamond Gold Flower Pin Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
diamonds are bright white chunky old European-cut diamonds which weigh a total of approximately 3 carats
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Antique 1890s British Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Victorian Shriner s Masonic Diamond Pin Brooch .15ct Old Mine 14K Antique 1870 s
Located in Dearborn, MI
) .15 Carat Diamond Weight Shape: Old Mine Cut Your Pin's Specs Metal: 14K Yellow & White Gold
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Antique 1880s Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Yellow Gold Blossom Transformer Brooch with Diamonds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
18 karat yellow gold Plum Blossom brooch encrusted with 5 round diamonds and a cabochon green
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2010s German Artist Brooches

Materials

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

Vintage Art Nouveau Style Diamond and Akoya Pearl Brooch in 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
14 karat white gold. The intricate openwork design is adorned with delicate single-cut diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Brooches

Materials

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

Art Deco 14 Karat White Gold Natural Diamond Filigree Bar Pin Brooch
Located in Baltimore, MD
Art Deco 14 Karat White Gold Natural Diamond Filigree Bar Pin Brooch Metal: 14k white gold Weight
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

AMERICAN FLAG Brooch In 14Kt White Gold With 3.11 Ctw In Diamonds And Gemstones
Located in Miami, FL
States Of America flag, in solid white gold of 14 karats with high polished finish. Fitted with free
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Vintage 1970s American Modernist Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, White Gold,...

14k gold and silver brooch shape of a lily with pearl, sapphire, and diamonds
Located in The Hague, ZH
Victorian 14k gold and silver brooch in the shape of a lily, set with pearl, sapphire, and old mine
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Antique 1880s Dutch Early Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Silver

Antique 1.18ct Diamond and 14k Yellow Gold Art Nouveau Brooch Circa 1900
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
and impressive antique diamond brooch has been crafted in 14k yellow gold. The interlacing Art
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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Victorian Sapphire Dragonfly 14k/Silver Brooch Pin
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
. Condition: Very good Era: Victorian Year: 1837-1901 Metal: .925 Silver & 14k White Gold 27 Sapphires Carat
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Antique 1830s Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Tsavorite, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Silver

Victorian Diamond Gold Sunburst Pin Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
carats and have excellent brilliance and white color. Made in 14k gold. Length: 1 inch
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Antique Late 19th Century British Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Simply Sweet Diamond Bar Brooch in Platinum and White Gold, Circa 1920 s
Located in Wailea, HI
Simply Sweet Diamond Bar Brooch in Platinum and White Gold Circa 1920's Nine Old European Diamonds
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Antique Art Nouveau Diamond 14K Gold Polychrome Enamel Flower Brooch
Located in Munich, Bavaria
gold. The centre of the flower is set with a diamond. On the reverse the jewel is decorated with flower
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Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Enamel

Diamond Emerald Bird Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Diamond & Emerald Bird Brooch White gold brooch set with 113 round diamonds weighing
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Vintage 1980s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Emerald Ruby Sapphire Diamond Gold Pin Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Made of 14k white gold, this pin is set with sparkling round cut diamonds weighing approximately
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Late 20th Century Brooches

Materials

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

Art Deco 14K Two Tone Gold Natural YOGO Sapphire and Diamond Bar Brooch Pin GIA
Located in Addison, TX
14K White and Yellow gold Art Deco bar brooch featuring with 2 Old European Cut Diamond weighing
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold

Square Cushion Red Garnet White Diamonds 14K Rose Gold Pendant Necklace
By Galt Bro. Jewelers
Located in Oakton, VA
, adorned with sparkling white diamonds, creating a dynamic and sophisticated look. The pendant hangs
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21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Zambian Emerald Gemstone Brooch Diamond Pendant 18 Karat White Gold Fine Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
:- SEBC-12005B Gross Wt. :- 15.43 gm 18k White Gold Wt. :- 14.04 gm Natural Diamond Wt. :- 3.20 Ct
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

ART NOUVEAU brooch with old mine cut diamonds up to 1.20ct 14k gold and platinum
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k white gold with platinum brooch set with Old Mine cut Diamonds up to 1.20 carat - 5.4 cm x 2.9
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Vintage 1910s Dutch Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum

Antique Spray Design Pendant With Diamonds And Pearls In 14K White Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
This pendant has a pin assembly and is made of 14K white gold and weighs 6.80 DWT (approx. 10.58
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Late 20th Century Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat Two-Tone Yellow and White Gold Bow Brooch with Diamond Accents
Located in Manhasset, NY
14 Karat Two Tone Yellow and White Gold Bow Brooch with Diamond Accents 0.04 total diamond weight
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2010s Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

1920s Antique Diamond and Yellow Gold Bar Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive antique 1920s 0.72 Carat diamond and 14k yellow gold, 14k white gold set bar brooch
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Contemporary Brooch with Diamonds and Cabochon Drop
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
18 karat yellow gold Plum Blossom brooch with smoky quartz cabochon crop encrusted with 5 round
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21st Century and Contemporary German Artist Brooches

Materials

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

14 Karat White Gold Cameo Brooch and Pendant Woman Profile with Diamond Necklace
Located in Manhasset, NY
14 Karat White Gold Cameo Brooch and Pendant Woman Profile With Diamond Necklace 17.1 grams total
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2010s Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

14 Karat White Gold Cameo Brooch and Pendant Woman Profile with Diamond Necklace
Located in Manhasset, NY
14 Karat White Gold Cameo Brooch and Pendant Woman Profile With Diamond Necklace 11.8 grams total
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2010s Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

71.96 Carat Citrine and 1.05 Carat Diamond and 14k Yellow Gold Brooch - Vintage
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
stunning, fine and impressive vintage brooch has been crafted in 14k yellow gold with platinum settings
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Vintage 1950s Brooches

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum

1980s Amethyst Diamond Tourmaline Floral Gold Pin Brooch
Located in Miami, FL
This aesthetically alluring brooch pin is crafted in a solid 14K white and yellow gold, the latter
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Vintage 1980s American Retro Brooches

Materials

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

Aquamarine Diamond Bar Brooch in Gold 585
Located in Lucerne, CH
This pretty bar brooch is made very fine and elegant in White, Yellow, and Rose Gold 585. The
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Vintage 1940s Unknown Brooches

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold

1900s Diamonds Sapphire Cabochon Rose Gold Lace Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Brooch in 14 karat rose gold, and silver. Sublime brooch of the beginning of the 20th century, it
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Antique Early 1900s English Belle Époque Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Go...

Diamond Pearl Bow Brooch
Located in New York, NY
approximately 9.38 carats. Crafted from a combination of 18-karat and 14-karat white gold, this brooch
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20th Century Unknown Retro Brooches

Materials

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

Antique 1.10 Carat Diamond 6.50 Carat Peridot 14k Yellow Gold Brooch Circa 1910
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
rare antique brooch has been crafted in 14k yellow gold with a platinum setting. The asymmetrical
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Vintage 1910s Unknown Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Peridot, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Vintage Platinum Baroque White Gray Pearls Diamond Ribbon Floral Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
(approx.) Material: Solid Platinum 14k White Gold Pin Weight: 15.6 Grams Overall Height: 66.9mm
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20th Century Brooches

Materials

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

2.30 Carat Diamond Sapphire 14 Karat White Gold Bow Open Circle Art Deco Brooch
Located in Stamford, CT
Diamond and sapphire bow open circle brooch. Platinum circle with 14k white gold stem and catch
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Early 20th Century Brooches

Materials

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

Turquoise Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Marcianise, IT
gold mounted with a diamond in the centre, turquoise, white and blue enamel. 12 turquoise ovals form
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Vintage 1980s Italian Artisan Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1920s Filigree Three Color Shell Cameo in 14K White Gold Diamond Pin Pendant
Located in Lexington, KY
This is a breathtaking 1920s carved three-color shell cameo in a 14k white gold pin pendant. The
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Antique-Style Diamond Double-Leaf Gold Platinum Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
channel-set across the ribs of the leaves. The brooch is made in both 18k/14k yellow gold and platinum for
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21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches

Materials

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

14 Karat Gold and Diamond Fern Brooch Pin
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
A beautifully textured 14 karat gold 'fern' style brooch pin set with diamonds. The tapered and
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Brooches

Materials

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

Retro Aquamarine Diamond Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Retro Aquamarine & Diamond Brooch A 14 karat two tone gold brooch set with a large center emerald
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Vintage 1940s Retro Brooches

Materials

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

14 Karat White Filigree Gold Diamond and Synthetic Sapphire Brooch / Pin
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat White Gold Filigree Diamond and Synthetic Sapphire Brooch/Pin- This stunning
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20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold

4.42 Carat Aquamarine 1.35 Carat Ruby, 0.22 Carat Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Analyzer) and verified as 14 karat gold and platinum. The brooch is supplied with an IDGL diamond and
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Vintage 1930s Unknown Brooches

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold

Ruby Pearl and Diamond Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Weight: approximately 3.84 carats Metal Type: 14 karat white gold
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Vintage 1980s Unknown Brooches

Materials

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

1.24 Carat Pave Diamond Ruby Gold Pointer Dog Brooch
Located in Stamford, CT
white gold setting provides a luminous backdrop. The back of the brooch is 14k yellow gold. 31 round
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Early 20th Century Brooches

Materials

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

Diamonds Ruby Sapphire 14 Carat Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Marcianise, IT
Handcrafted Retro Trinity Brooch: Diamond, Ruby, and Sapphire in 14K Gold & Silver Capture the
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Vintage 1920s Italian Retro Brooches

Materials

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

Antique Old Mine Cut Diamond Russian Gold Brooch
Located in Cairo, EG
white excellent spark 4 cm length 14k gold finest hall marked 56 imperial Russian gold standard and old
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Antique 1880s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Opal Wreath Brooch with 0.5 Carat Diamonds Set in 14 Karat Yellow and White Gold
Located in Addison, TX
surrounded by gilded leaves and adorned by 0.5cts of diamonds. The alternating 14K Yellow and White Gold
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Brooches

Materials

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

2.05 Carat Oval Emerald Brooch Peacock Pendant 18k White Gold 3.40 Carat Diamond
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Item Code:- SEPD-3247 Gross Wt :- 8.11 gm 18k White Gold Wt :- 7.02 gm Diamond Wt :- 3.40 ct
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Art Deco 18k White Gold Diamond Sapphire Open Filigree Bar Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
- Royal Blue Color Material: Solid 18k White Gold Brooch, with 14k White Gold Pin Total Weight: 5.04
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold

Diamond Flower Brooch
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
A flower broach in 14k yellow and white gold, set with 4 small single cut diamonds and 11 old cut
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Vase 14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamonds Brooch Pendant
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
message to solve the problem. Vase brooch in 14 karat gold and 800 thousandths silver also you can also
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Brooches

Materials

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

Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Brooch with Diamonds and Rose Quartz
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
brooch is custom hand-made. You can contact the artist to order it in white, rose, or black gold, and
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Brooches

Materials

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

Diamond Ruby Gold Fish Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
14k white gold fish motif brooch, with vibrant rubies and approx. 1.20ctw in diamonds. Brooch
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20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold

Very Fine Emerald Diamond Brooch
Located in New York, NY
approximately 13.50 carats Center emerald approximately weight: 6.62 carat 14K white gold
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Vintage 1980s Unknown Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Opals and Diamond 2-Tone Gold Butterfly Brooch Pin
Located in Montreal, QC
crafted in 14K 2-tone Yellow and White Gold. Approx. size of brooch: 1.4” long x 1.4” wide. More Beautiful
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Late 20th Century Modernist Brooches

Materials

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