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Green Emerald, Ruby and Diamond Brooch Pin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This well-crafted brooch is set with a cabochon-cut emerald (25.31x14.45mm), and is surrounded by
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21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Lorenz Bäumer 55 Carat Green Beryl Diamonds Dragon Brooch
By Lorenz Baumer
Located in Paris, FR
This Dragon Brooch is composed of a beautiful 55.39 cts Green Beryl. Lorenz Bäumer created this
Category

2010s French Modern Brooches

Materials

Beryl, White Diamond, White Gold

Green Semi Precious Gemstone, Diamonds and Pearl Brooch Pin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Majestic brooch with a semi-precious green gemstone, set in 10 karat yellow gold frame. Set on the
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Early 2000s Unknown Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 10k Gold

Sabbadini Christmas Tree Brooch in Diamonds and Green Garnets
By Sabbadini
Located in Milan, IT
Sabbadini Christmas Tree Brooch In Diamonds & Green Garnets 18k White gold 'christmas tree' brooch
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, White Gold

Yoki Green Amethyst Diamond Blackened Yellow Gold Brooch-Pendant
By YOKI
Located in Annandale, VA
One-of-a-kind Convertible Brooach-Pendant YOKI Design. Piece features Green Amethyst and Diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Palm Tree Brooch, Platinum, Green Enamel and Diamond, by Boucheron
By Boucheron
Located in London, GB
Boucheron platinum and 18k yellow gold emailed clip brooch in the shape of two palm leaves. The
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Vintage 1970s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Morganite Green Tourmaline Javelin Brooch
By Tayma Fine Jewellery
Located in Hong Kong, HK
3 Morganites 13.85ct 3 Green Tourmalines 14.46ct 5 diamonds 0.07ct
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2010s Hong Kong Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Morganite, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Crystal Green Tourmaline Diamond Yellow Gold Platinum Brooch
Located in Melbourne, AU
A platinum and yellow gold Art Deco brooch in a long oval shape set to the centre in 9ct gold with
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Rock Crystal, Tourmaline, Gold, Platinum

Sabbadini Bee Brooch Invisible Setting in Green Garnets with Diamonds
By Sabbadini
Located in Milan, IT
White gold bee brooch, green garnets set sapphires and diamond pavé. The Bee Brooch, originally
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat Band Platinum Pink and Green Tourmaline Diamond Brooch
Located in Warren, ME
a wonderful suite of pink and green Tourmalines and accented with round Diamonds pave set in
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Vintage 1980s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Platinum

Boon Signature White and Black Diamond Green Emerald Gold Rose Brooch
By BOON
Located in Bangkok, TH
BOON Signature Rose Brooch in 18K White Gold pavé set with White Diamond, Black Diamond and Emerald
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

1930s Emerald Diamond Platinum Figural Green-Eyed Kitty Cat Brooch
Located in New York, NY
One Super Kitty Cat Brooch Embellished With Numerous High Quality Antique Cut Diamonds Weighing
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Vintage 1930s American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

18k Yellow Gold Green Tourmaline Leaf Brooch w/ 0.24ct Diamond Accents
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Mounted in 18k Yellow Gold Brooch dimensions: 2 in x 1 3/4 in. Diamonds: 0.24 carat Gross weight
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20th Century Unknown Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Matsuzaki Cabochon Chrysoberyl Cat’s Eye Green Garnet Diamond Cat Gold Brooch
By Tsutomu Matsuzaki
Located in Tokyo, JP
for details. Chrysoberyl Cat’s Eye : 0.54ct Garnets : 0.07ct / Diamonds : 0.04ct Approximate Size of
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Brooches

Materials

Chrysoberyl, Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold

Rubellite and Green Tourmaline Javelin Brooch
By Tayma Fine Jewellery
Located in Hong Kong, HK
3 Rubellites 10.06 cts 3 Green tourmalines 12.36cts 5 Diamonds 0.10ct STAMP TAYMA 750
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2010s Hong Kong Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold

Freshwater Pearl Black and Green Agate Diamond Gold Mother-of-Pearl Brooch
By Kai-Yin Lo
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Brooch with carved light grey mother of pearl flower, inlay black agate, oval cabochon green agate
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2010s Hong Kong Modern Brooches

Materials

Agate, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Vermeil

Victorian Green Demantoid Garnets Diamonds 14 Karat Gold Hedges Lizard Brooch
By A. J. Hedges Co.
Located in Munich, DE
garnets in a bright sparkling vivid green of circa 0.3 carat and 4 old mine cut diamonds of circa 0.25
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Antique 1890s American Late Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gem Set Brooch with Sapphires and Diamonds
By Chatila
Located in London, GB
This delightful gemstone brooch in the form of a dragonfly, is beautifully decorated with
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2010s Italian Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Green Sapphire

Gold Platinum Diamond Ruby Sapphire Green Demantoid Flower Basket Pendant Brooch
Located in Munich, DE
This lovely brooch was crafted circa 1920 in 18 karat yellow gold. The basket filled with flowers
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Vintage 1910s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, P...

A 3.01 Carat Old European Brown, Green, White, Yellow Diamond Deco Brooch
Located in New York, NY
-Euro Diamonds, Including Brown/Green/White/Yellow (72 Total)
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, Platinum

Green Yellow Purple Diamond 18k IGUANA WHIRLPOOL Brooch by John Landrum Bryant
By H.H. Prince John Landrum Bryant
Located in New York, NY
extraordinary ability in nature to change color." 18k. Green Diamonds (2.2ct.). Yellow Diamonds (.7ct.) and
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold

Jean Vitau 18 Karat Yellow Gold Chrysoprase, Green Tourmaline and Diamond Brooch
By Jean Vitau
Located in New York, NY
This brooch will make your friends GREEN with envy!!! The combination of Chrysoprase and Green
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Early 2000s American Modern Brooches

Materials

Chrysophrase, White Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold

Brooch Water Elf, Cultured Pearl, Green Tourmaline and Diamonds in White Gold
By Knauf Jewels
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Discover the perfect Cultured Sweet Water Pearl Elf Brooch for your style. This bespoke 18ct White
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2010s German Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold

Green Enamel 18 Karat Yellow Gold with Old Cut Diamonds Apple Brooch
Located in SEVILLA, ES
Exceptional 18 karat yellow gold apple brooch with nice green enamel and old cut diamonds that have
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Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tortoise Brooch, 18 Karat Gold, Green Garnets, Diamonds Rubies, USA circa 1930
Located in London, GB
with fine quality green garnets and brilliant cut diamonds with diamonds also set to the head and
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20th Century American Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

1950 Floral Dome Green and Blue Enamel Diamond 18K Gold Pendant Pin Brooch
Located in Roma, IT
This yellow gold 1950's dome floral brooch is lively and appealing with it's bright blu and green
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Vintage 1950s Italian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Chrome Green and Yellow Tourmaline Javelin Brooch
By Tayma Fine Jewellery
Located in Hong Kong, HK
4 Chrome Green Tourmalines 21.59 cts 1 Yellow Tourmaline 23.44cts 2 Diamonds 0.04ct Stamp TAYMA
Category

2010s Hong Kong Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Circa 1980 s Perfect Royal Blue Vivid Green Enamel Diamond Gold Flower Brooch
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This stunning 1980's 14kt Yellow Gold Royal Blue and Vivid Green Enamel Flower is in immaculate
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20th Century Contemporary Brooches

Materials

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

Antique 18 Karat Gold, Diamond, Green Garnet and Ruby Set Salamander Brooch
Located in London, GB
With a line of 21 old European Diamonds mounted in Platinum and with Gold set faceted Ruby Eyes and
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Antique Early 1900s British Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

Matsuzaki K18 Fire Opal South Sea Pearl Green Garnet Diamond Botanical Brooch
By Tsutomu Matsuzaki
Located in Tokyo, JP
for details. Fire Opal : 5.78ct / Garnets : 0.99ct / Diamonds : 0.27ct Approximate Size of the center
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Artist Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Opal, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum

3.00 carat Ruby and Diamond 18k Gold Green Enamel Carnival Ornate Mask Brooch
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Carnival ornate face mask brooch crafted in 18k white and yellow gold with green enamel, ruby eyes
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1990s Unknown Native American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

18k Yellow Gold White and Green Diamonds PEACOCK Brooch by John Landrum Bryant
By H.H. Prince John Landrum Bryant
Located in New York, NY
18k. White and Green Diamonds. This piece was made in Manhattan entirely by hand, and was cast, one
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Green Emerald White Rose Cut Diamond and Red Ruby Brooch, circa 1900s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Antique emerald, diamond and ruby bee brooch, circa 1900 Mounted in silver and gold with old
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Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver

GIA Certified Diamond Sapphire Tsavorite Gold Dragonfly Brooch
Located in Toronto, Ontario
A large and exquisite Diamond, Sapphire and Tsavorite Garnet Dragonfly brooch is pave and bead set
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2010s Unknown Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Black Diamond, Brown Diamond, Garnet, Sapphire,...

Alice Cicolini Green Amethyst Yellow Topaz Flower Gold Flower Brooch Hair Pin
By Alice Cicolini
Located in London, GB
white diamond pave set brooch pin can be threaded, or the customers own chain or hair pins can be
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21st Century and Contemporary British Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Topaz, 9k Gold

Triangular pendant with diamond foliage with pink, blue green sapphire flowers
Located in New York, NY
Triangular pendant with diamond foliage, pink, blue & green sapphire flowers and two hearts in
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20th Century Arts and Crafts Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Green Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow ...

Diamond and Green Garnet Pin/Pendant
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This unique pin dresses up any outfit. It has .42cts of white diamonds, G color, VS2 clarity, with
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2010s American Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, White Gold

Gem Encrusted Sea Horse Brooch Lapel Pin
By Nancy Phillips
Located in Eugene, OR
. This work of art has over 7 carats of Blue & Green Sapphires, Emeralds and Diamonds. Pictures are
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2010s Thai Artisan Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, Green Sapphire, 18k Gold

Matsuzaki 18K Gold Rose Flower Foliage Fire Opal Keshi Pearl Green Garnet Brooch
By Tsutomu Matsuzaki
Located in Tokyo, JP
. [Product Details] K18YG•RG / PT900 CENTER FIRE OPAL 16.41ct  FIRE OPALS 1.06ct  GARNETS(GREEN & ORANGE
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2010s Artist Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Opal, Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum

Green Quartz Pearl Diamond Gold Arrow Pin
Located in Chicago, IL
18K yellow gold and silver arrow pin, set with 56 single cut diamonds weighing 1.0 carats total, 2
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Early Victorian Brooches

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver

GIA Certified Natural Fancy Intense Green-Yellow Diamond
Located in Los Angeles, CA
is set with a 1.81 Natural Fancy Intense Green-Yellow GIA certified diamond.
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

18 Karat White Gold Vibrant Pastel Style Brooch Set with Multicolor Sapphires
Located in Warrington, PA
Vibrant 18 karat white gold Brooch set with Vibrant Pastel style sapphires and Diamonds both old
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

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

18 Karat Yellow Gold Black Opal and Gemstone Moth Brooch and Necklace Clasp
By Llyn strong
Located in Greenville, SC
Ridge black opal for the head, 4.4 total carat weight round full cut fancy diamonds (blue, green, and
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2010s American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Alexandrite, Aquamarine, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Garnet, Multi-gem...

Marvin Hime 18k Gold Enameled Green and Blue Turtle with Diamonds and Ruby Eyes
Located in Overland Park, KS
Marvin Hime 18k Gold Enameled Green and Blue Turtle with Diamonds and Ruby Eyes. 18.5 grams with 12
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Mid-20th Century American Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique Style Plique-a-jour Cut Diamond gold Dragonfly Pin
Located in Chestnut Hill, MA
18 karat yellow gold antique style en tremblant dragonfly pin with green and blue plique-a-jour
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21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Green Sapphire, 18k Gold

Floral Motif Fuchia Pink Crystal Rhinestone Brooch Sinuous Vines, Missing Stone
Located in Lynnwood, WA
Art Nouveau Floral Motif Bright Fuchia Pink Crystal diamond cut Rhinestone Brooch with Sage Green
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Antique 1890s Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Crystal

Tidal Pin or Pendant with Yellow and Green Gold and Oxidized Sterling Silver
By Keiko Mita
Located in New York, NY
slightly off-round, 55 x 53mm in diameter, and is made from 18k Yellow Gold, 14k Green Gold, Argentium
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal

18 Karat Yellow Gold Fire Opal, Green Garnet and Diamond Pendant Brooch
By GILIN
Located in Central, HK
1 Fire Opal - 16.82carats / 135 Fancy Color Diamond - 1.09carats 57 Green Garnet - 0.37carats
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Garnet, Yellow Gold

Handmade 18ct Yellow Gold Dragonfly Lady Pendant/Brooch
Located in Brisbane, QLD
Handmade 18ct yellow gold Brooch/pendant dragon fly lady with pink and green sapphires and diamonds
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2010s Australian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Morganite Necklace with Multi Color Gemstone Jubilee Butterfly Clasp and Brooch
By Llyn strong
Located in Greenville, SC
18k rose gold" Jubilee Butterfly" clasp and brooch with 2 pinkish druzy wings, 6.85 total carat weight
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2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, Morganite, Quartz, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire,...

Unique 18KY Tourmaline Diamond Brooch
Located in Cincinnati, OH
This is without question a one-of-kind special cut green tourmaline and diamond brooch. Green
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold

Green Enamel Diamond Gold Butterfly Brooch
By Moira
Located in London, GB
A green guilloche enamel butterfly brooch set with 0.28ct of round brilliant-cut diamonds and
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2010s British Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Estate Green Chrysoberyl Cabochon and Diamond Brooch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
5.05 carats of gorgeous green chrysoberyl cabochons and 0.40 carats of white diamonds in this
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20th Century Brooches

Materials

Chrysoberyl, Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Carved Green Jade and Diamond Platinum Brooch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous big carved green jade round with 0.10 ct. good quality white diamond rounds. Handmade in
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21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Platinum

Green Enamel Gold Diamond Sapphire Shrimp Brooch
Located in Southampton, PA
Employing a tasteful blend of vivid green enamel, regal blue sapphires and G-color diamonds of VS1
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Late 20th Century Unknown Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

David Webb Snail Brooch Green Enamel Diamond Gold
By David Webb
Located in Los Angeles, CA
David Webb diamond and enamel 18 karat gold snail clip brooch circa 1980. The figural design
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Vintage 1980s American Modern Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold

Georgian Rose Cut Diamond Green Enamel Gold Flower Brooch
Located in Birmingham, AL
This Georgian brooch features 44 very primitive rose cut diamonds set en tremblant in an 18k yellow
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Antique 1790s Unknown Georgian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold

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Diamond Brooch Green For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact diamond brooch green you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of gold, 18k gold and yellow gold, this item was constructed with great care. Our collection of these items for sale includes 1989 vintage editions and 365 modern creations to choose from as well. If you’re looking for a diamond brooch green from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 18th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. Finding an appealing diamond brooch green — no matter the origin — is easy, but David Webb, Tiffany Co. and Polya Medvedeva Jewellery each produced a popular version that is worth a look. Take a look at a diamond brooch green featuring diamond from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also brilliant cut and cabochon versions for sale. Most of our diamond brooch green for sale are for women, but there are 881 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Diamond Brooch Green?

On average, a diamond brooch green at 1stDibs sells for $5,023, while they’re typically $1 on the low end and $660,000 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 Diamond Brooch Green
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Whether or not a green diamond is real depends on the gemstone in question. Green diamonds do occur naturally, however they are very rare. As a result, most green diamond gemstones are man-made. Shop a range of expertly vetted green diamond gemstone jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A green diamond is usually called exactly that — a green diamond. Among fancy-color diamonds, natural-color green diamonds are sought after stones. The color is caused by exposure to radiation or to a more complex defect relating to impurities. The well-known Dresden Green Diamond is a natural green diamond that weighs 41 carats (8.2 g) and was found at the Kollur mine in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. Find a wide variety of green diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, there are blue-green diamonds. However, natural ones are very rare, so most are man-made. The Dresden Green is the most famous example of a genuine blue-green diamond gemstone. You can find a wide selection of diamond gemstone jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Because green diamonds are rarer than many other colored diamonds, they are often more expensive. Like other diamonds, the value of a green diamond depends on its quality, size, and cut. Usually a fancy vivid green diamond costs $200,000 per carat.