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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
Category

Antique 1790s Unknown Georgian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold

Retro Rose and Green Gold Diamond Bow Brooch
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
1 diamond is .07tcw. This is a classic 1940's retro design.
Category

Vintage 1940s Retro Brooches

Materials

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

Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Green Enamel Turtle Brooch
By Unbranded
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Turtle Brooch impeccably crafted in carved 18k yellow gold, adorned with vibrant green
Category

20th Century American Retro Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Diamonds Green Blue Enamel 18K Yellow Gold Brooch, 2000
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
Fine 18K Yellow Gold Diamonds brooch with Blue and Green enamel that looks bright as if it was
Category

Early 2000s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Cartier Green Tourmaline, Diamond, Enamel Gold Panther Brooch
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
set with green tourmaline and diamonds
Category

20th Century French Brooches

Vintage European Green Woodpecker Diamond Gemstone Tricolor Gold Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Vintage European Green Woodpecker Diamond Gemstone Tricolor Gold Brooch. Featuring 24 round
Category

Vintage 1970s American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Peridot, Ruby, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Whi...

Cartier Green Chalcedony Ruby Diamond Gold Novelty Bird Brooch
By Cartier
Located in Firenze, IT
The bird perched upon a black enameled gold branch, with a green chalcedony body, ruby eye, the
Category

1990s French Modern Brooches

Materials

Chalcedony, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Barry Kieselstein-Cord Green Tourmaline Baguette Diamond Gold Lapel Brooch
By Barry Kieselstein-Cord 1
Located in Miami, FL
diamonds graded G-H color and VS clarity. This authentic Kieselstein lapel brooch bears the artist's
Category

Late 20th Century Modern Brooches

Materials

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

Cartier Blue Green Chalcedony Diamond Yellow Gold Bird Pin Brooch
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond Blue & Green Chalcedony Brooch Pin by Cartier. With 22 round brilliant
Category

1990s French Brooches

Materials

Chalcedony, Diamond, 18k Gold

0.75 Carat Diamond Green Enamel Brooch in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Towson, MD
One 18-karat yellow gold and green enamel diamond cluster ribbon design brooch, set with nine (9
Category

20th Century Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, Enamel

Diamond Opal Green Tourmaline Amethyst Yellow Gold Contemporary Brooch Pin
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Vibrant diamond and gemstone brooch handcrafted in 14 karat yellow gold. The pin features inlays of
Category

Late 20th Century American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Opal, Tourmaline, Yellow Gold

18K White Gold Light Green Garnet and Diamond Fish Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This is a funky brooch designed as a fish, can you see it? She is encrusted with oval cut light
Category

20th Century Unknown Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, White Gold

Sapphire, Diamond and Green Tsavorite 18 Karat Large Flower Brooch
Located in Aspen, CO
Sapphires displaying a bight lively blue are pave set in the petals of this flower. Green
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Gold

Art Deco Green Onyx Bar Brooch
Located in New York, NY
An Art Deco bar brooch of carved green onyx set with alternating pearl and diamond, in platinum and
Category

Early 20th Century Brooches

Materials

Onyx, Cultured Pearl, Diamond, 14k Gold

DAVID WEBB Diamond Green Enamel Lucky Frog Yellow Gold Pin Brooch
By David Webb
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond & Green Enamel Lucky Frog Pin Brooch by David Webb. With 2 round brilliant
Category

20th Century American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Frascarolo Vintage Diamond Green Onyx 18 Karat Gold Lion Brooch Pin
By Frascarolo
Located in Miami, FL
Brooch Pin! This pin boasts 54 genuine round cut diamonds, with 0.40 carats, H-I color and VS clarity
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Diamonds and White and Green Crystal Orchid Flower Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Southampton, PA
decorated with sparkling diamond stones and with white and green crystal.
Category

20th Century Unknown Brooches

Materials

Crystal, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat White Gold Diamond Green Stone Cameo Brooch/Pendant #18740
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat White Gold Diamond & Green Stone Cameo Brooch/Pendant This gorgeous cameo brooch/pendant
Category

20th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

18k Yg Vintage Flower Translucent Blue Green Textured Enamel Diamond Brooch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This one of a kind 18kt yellow gold with blue and green enamel flower brooch is a must have
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Artisan Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

GIA Certified Jadeite Jade Carved Mottled Green Diamond Gold Pendant Brooch
Located in Stamford, CT
GIA Certified Natural Jadeite Jade mottled green and diamond enhancer pendant brooch combination in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

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

Vintage 0.50 Carat Total Round Cut Diamond Green Enamel Leaf Brooch
Located in New York, NY
A vintage brooch, showcasing a green enamel leaf design encrusted with 41 round brilliant cut
Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Artisan Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

1800s Antique Floral Diamond Bar Brooch 18k Yellow Green Gold Pin
Located in McLeansville, NC
This beautiful antique pin dates from the 1850s - 1860s. Gemstone Information: - Natural Diamond
Category

Antique 1850s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

2.10 Carat Natural Aquamarine, Green Garnet, Ruby Diamond Brooch/Pendant Top
Located in Tokyo, JP
Diamonds, 0.69 Carats Green Garnet and 0.38 Carats Ruby set in 18K Gold. Aquamarines have been prized gems
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Brooches

Materials

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

Meister Sapphire Diamond Gold Brooch
Located in Litchfield, CT
sapphires and .50 carats total weight of G color, VS clarity diamonds HALLMARKS: Meister and 750 for 18k
Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Brooches

Materials

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

18 Karat Blackened Gold Calla Lily Brooch with Diamonds and Green Garnets
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
A three dimensional calla lily brooch. The two flowers are set entirely with green garnets and
Category

Early 2000s Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Gold

Vintage Tiffany Co. Diamond Ruby Rose and Green Gold Bow Brooch Pin
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
14k Rose And Green Gold Diamond & Ruby Vintage Bow Pin Brooch by Tiffany & Co. With 3 round cut
Category

20th Century American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Green Enamel Diamond Sapphire and Ruby Frog Brooch
Located in Birmingham, AL
Beautiful Frog Brooch!!! So Bright and shiny! Made in 14K Yellow Gold and green Enamel. The body is
Category

20th Century Unknown Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold

Murat Diamond and Green Tourmaline Yellow Gold Owl on the Tree Brooch
Located in Southampton, PA
a tree. Made of eye-catching 18K yellow gold, the brooch is set with green tourmalines and 0.35ct of
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. Platinum 18k Gold 5.80ctw Diamond Green Enamel Frog Brooch Pin
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Montclair, NJ
This breathtaking statement brooch by Tiffany & Co. features a large frog design crafted in solid
Category

1990s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum, Enamel

Antique Victorian 15K Yellow Gold Diamond, Pearl and Green Enamel Floral Brooch
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
A Victorian diamond, pearl, enamel, and yellow gold brooch, the leaf set with one old European cut
Category

Antique Early 1900s Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Emerald Diamond Silver Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in New York, NY
An 18 karat yellow gold, sterling silver, emerald and diamond brooch. Attributed to Marilyn
Category

1990s American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Green Sapphire, 10k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Green Agate Onyx Diamond Art Deco Style Brooch in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Striking, to state the obvious, this Art Deco inspired brooch, centering a 5 carat cabochon green
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Brooches

Materials

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

Eighteen Karat Yellow and White Gold Green Enamel Frog Brooch with Diamonds
By Gavello
Located in New York, NY
Vintage frog brooch signed Garavelli Italian 18 karat bi-color gold green enamel decorated frog
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Diamond Green Enamel Vintage Garavelli Frog 1.30 Inch 18 Karat Gold Brooch
By Gavello
Located in New York, NY
-color gold green enamel decorated frog brooch with bands of diamond accents and a pair of bezel set
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

18 Karat Gold Calibre Cut Baguette Deep Green Tourmaline Diamond Brooch Necklace
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
brooch features 3.98cts of exotic dégradé (gradient) hues of green tourmalines, perfectly taper cut and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Brooches

Materials

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

18 Karat Gold Calibre Cut Baguette Pink Green Tourmaline Diamond Brooch Pendant
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
brooch features 3.3 cts of exotic dégradé (gradient) hues of pink and green tourmalines, perfectly taper
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Brooches

Materials

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

1860 s Victorian 12.70 Carats Ruby Fancy Green Colored Diamond 18 Karat Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Brooch is designed as a substantial butterfly with spread wings and positioned on a coil for a
Category

Antique 1860s Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gol...

Long Green and Black Enamel Necklace Bracelet Brooch
Located in New York, NY
An 18 karat yellow gold, enamel and diamond necklace, bracelet and brooch. The necklace is
Category

Vintage 1960s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Henry Dunay 18k Yellow Gold GIA Cabochon Green Tourmaline Diamond Brooch Pin
By Henry Dunay
Located in Montclair, NJ
Henry Dunay is known for quality gemstones, diamonds and Gold finishing. All that is on full
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

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

18 Karat yellow Gold Green Enamel Diamond Coral and Ruby Frog Brooch Pin
Located in Birmingham, AL
Beautiful Frog Brooch!!! This Happy Piece is made in 18K yellow Gold and green Enamel. He has
Category

20th Century Unknown Artisan Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

18 Karat Gold and Platinum Diamond and Blue Green Opal Oval Pendant Brooch
Located in Southampton, PA
Elevate your style in a splendidly luxurious manner with this gorgeous brooch that is expertly
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

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

18 Karat Italy Estate 2.00 Carat Fine Green Emerald Diamonds Deco Fern Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Estate "Quilted Pattern" Emerald diamond pin 1.15ct. natural fine Green emerald .85ct. diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Retro 14k Rose Green Gold GIA 15.7ct Yellow Blue Sapphire Diamond Brooch Pin
Located in Montclair, NJ
This beautiful retro vintage brooch was crafted from solid 14k rose and green gold and features a
Category

Vintage 1940s Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum

Kohn Co. 1925 Art Deco Brooch In 14Kt Gold With Diamonds And Green Garnet
Located in Miami, FL
. Fitted with a hinged pin bar and a mechanical look to wear as a brooch. Diamonds: Mount in flush
Category

Vintage 1920s North American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Vintage Yellow gold, Diamond, Lapis and Turquoise Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Product details: Featuring: circa 1970, 18K yellow gold set with diamonds, turquoise and lapis
Category

Late 20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Gold Diamond White and Green Enamel Ruby Wrap Serpent Snake Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
This absolutely magnificent vintage pin/brooch was crafted in Italy from solid 18k yellow and white
Category

Vintage 1970s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

18 Karat White Gold Ruby, Sapphire and Green and Pink Sapphire Lilly Big Brooch
By La Fleur Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
18 Karat White Gold Ruby, Sapphire & Green & Pink Sapphire Lilly Big Brooch Lilly brooch is the
Category

20th Century Modern Brooches

Materials

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

Mid Century 18 Karat Gold Two Birds On A Branch Green Enamel Diamond Pin Brooch
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
features green guilloche enamel (perfect condition) and round cut diamonds. Weight: 12.28g Size: 3.5x3cm
Category

Mid-20th Century French Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Antique 18k Yellow Gold Victorian Green Enamel Fleur De Lis Brooch
Located in New York, NY
A striking brooch, crafted in gold, featuring a green enamel fleur-de-lis design, accented with a
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co. Tsavorite Diamond Yellow Gold Brooch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Bethesda, MD
The 18 karat yellow gold Tiffany Co. tsavorite and diamond bee brooch features 19 green
Category

1990s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Tsavorite, 18k Gold

Ruby Sapphire Green Onyx Yellow Gold Twin Circle Brooch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ruby sapphire green onyx and yellow gold twin circle brooch circa 1960. Love it because it caught
Category

Vintage 1960s American Modern Brooches

Materials

Onyx, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond, Sapphire and Emerald "Peacock Feather" Brooch and Pendant Necklace
By Rosior
Located in Porto, PT
with 0,57ct; - 111 Blue Diamonds with 0,81ct; - 71 Green Diamonds with 0,33ct; - 70 Purple Sapphires
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Blue Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, ...

27.16 Carat Green Tourmaline 18k Yellow Gold Art Nouveau Inspired Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Crafted in 18k yellow gold, this brooch inspired by the Art Nouveau era is suitable for a glamorous
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

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

Large Natural Fancy Color Diamond Gold Dragonfly Brooch
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1990s Dragon Fly brooch set with 10 Carats of Natural Fancy Color Diamonds of Round, Pear and
Category

1990s American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Van Cleef Arpels Enamel Diamond Gold Leaves Brooch
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1970 Van Cleef & Arpels enamel leaves brooch. Nicely detailed with green guilloche enamel and
Category

Vintage 1970s French Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Fine Antique Demantoid Garnet and Diamond Frog Brooch
Located in Chicago, IL
Silver top, Gold Backed Demantoid Garnet and Diamond Frog Brooch, Old mine cut Diamonds
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Sterling Silver, 14k Gold

Antique Platinum Diamond Royal Air Force Wings Brooch
Located in Chicago, IL
Platinum top and Gold Backed Royal Air Force Wings Brooch. Set with old Rose cut Diamonds and
Category

20th Century English Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum

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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.