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Edwardian Demantoid Garnet Diamond Gold Platinum Bow Brooch
Located in Chicago, IL
Edwardian 14K Yellow Gold and Platinum Bow Brooch, set with old mine cut diamonds that are white
Category

Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, Platinum

A Pair of Loving Parrots Brooch
Located in Bethesda, MD
diamonds, tsavorites, light green and yellow sapphires, and rubies. ♦ Metal: 18 Karat Yellow Gold ♦ Circa
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1990s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Gold

1900s Diamond Ruby and Green Sapphire 18k Yellow Gold Gordon Highlanders Cap
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique 0.23 carat diamond, 0.07 carat ruby and 0.03 green sapphire, 18 karat
Category

Antique Early 1900s Unknown Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Green Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Lively Gold, Diamond, Sapphire and Enamel Frog Clip brooch
Located in Chicago, IL
Wonderfully Detailed 18K Yellow Gold Frog Clip Brooch, set with 1 Carat Single cut Diamonds
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Green Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Diamond Gold Pendant
By Hammerman Brothers
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
A finely handmade Hammerman Bros. creation boasting rare extremely Green Sapphires in addition to
Category

Vintage 1970s Brooches

Materials

Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold

Cartier Diamond Bright Green Enamel Flower Pin
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Pin with Bright Green Enamel & center Diamond made in the late 70's Petals are highlighted
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Enamel Butterfly Brooch
By Moira
Located in London, GB
Enamel and diamond butterfly brooch, blue to green plique a jour enamel set wings, diamond set
Category

2010s British Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Diamond, Natural Pearl Green Enamel Locket
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Victorian Diamond, Natural Pearl & Green Enamel Locket - Handmade, Original Box
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold

Carved Green Jade and White Diamond Pin in Platinum
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful big round carved green jade with 0.10 ct. white diamond rounds. Handmade in platinum
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Jade, Platinum

Ruby, Sapphire, Diamond and Garnet Parrot Brooch Set in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in London, England
An exquisite ruby, sapphire, diamond and green garnet parrot brooch set in 18k yellow gold. The
Category

2010s Unknown Modern Brooches

Materials

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

Red and Green Enamel Diamond Yellow Gold Flower Pin
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Red and Green Enamel and Diamond Yellow Gold Flower Pin: charming and lifelike, set with a .15
Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Victorian Demantoid Garnet Turtle Brooch
Located in Chicago, IL
Whimsical 18K Yellow Gold Turtle Brooch, set with Green Demantoid Garnets and Old Mine Cut Diamonds
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold

Retro Diamond Bow Pin in 14k Rose Green Gold
Located in Towson, MD
One 14-karat rose and green gold Retro design bow pin, set with ten (10) single-cut diamonds
Category

20th Century Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Mauboussin Trabert Hoeffer Retro Clip Brooch
By Mauboussin
Located in Chicago, IL
Pink and Green 14k Gold Circle Clip Brooch by Mauboussin for Trabert & Hoeffer. Set with Rubies and
Category

Vintage 1940s American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

Platinum Diamond Bow and Green Onyx Circle Pin
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This vintage platinum pin is adorned with 29 round diamonds and green onyx. The diamonds weigh
Category

Late 20th Century Brooches

Materials

Onyx, Platinum

Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Company Camel brooch
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Figural Camel Brooch set with Diamonds, Ruby, Pearl and further decorated in Green Guilloche Enamel
Category

American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

TIFFANY CO. 1970 Donald Claflin Giraffe Brooch 18Kt With 73.10 Ctw Sapphires
By Donald Claflin for Tiffany Co.
Located in Miami, FL
designed as two giraffe heads facing to the sides with a neck decorated with a diamond's bow. The brooch is
Category

Vintage 1970s American Modernist Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, White Diamond, Green Sapphire, Spinel, Gold, Ye...

Carter Gough Co. Art Deco Diamond Amethyst Green Tourmaline Platinum 14 Karat
By Carter Gough Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Depicts a platinum kite shaped form topped by a transitional cut diamond Weighing approximately
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Tourmaline, Platinum

18 Karat Gold Mint Green Tourmaline Baguette Diamond Circular Pendant Necklace
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
gold gives it a contemporary make-over. The pastel shades of 6.03 carats of mint green tourmaline
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Brooches

Materials

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

Carter Gough Co. Art Nouveau 0.33 Carat Diamond 14 Karat Gold Green Man Foliat
By Carter Gough Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Featuring an Art Nouveau Green Man with stylized foliate face Open mouth accented by prong set old
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

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

Royal Air Force Diamond Platinum Pin
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1930s Platinum and Diamond British Royal Air Force Winged Pin. Set with Rose Cut Diamonds and
Category

Vintage 1930s British Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum

Sloan Co. Sapphire Pearl Platinum-Topped 14 Karat Gold Harlequin Stickpin
By Sloan Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
motif Sapphire is transparent and brightly royal blue and olive green in color while centering a small
Category

Vintage 1910s Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Gold, 14k ...

Dreicer Son yellow gold Diamond Green Enamel pocket Watch Brooch
Located in Chevy Chase, MD
A very well crafted Dreicer & Son diamond and green enamel 18k yellow gold pocket watch brooch
Category

Early 20th Century Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Certified Imperial Green Jadeite Jade Bow, Ruby, Diamond Pendant Brooch, Glows
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Please check out the HD video. This imperial green jadeite jade bow brooch and pendant is
Category

2010s Hong Kong Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Green Tourmaline and White Diamond Pendant/ Brooch in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful 4.62 ct. green tourmaline rectangular stone with 0.09 ct. white diamond rounds. Handmade
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian 14k Gold Bezel Green Chrysoprase Snake Brooch Pendant w/ Chain
Located in Montclair, NJ
Set - Medium Green Color w/ Natural Inclusions - 26.5x18.7mm (approx.) (1) Natural Genuine Diamond
Category

Antique 1890s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Chrysophrase, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Green Enamel Diamonds Yellow Gold Hornet Brooch
Located in Milano, IT
Fine Enamel and Yellow Gold 18k Fly Brooch with Diamonds Total approximately 0.03 ctw Ready for
Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vhernier Iconic Green Jade White Diamond Column Brooch
By Vhernier
Located in Valenza, IT
Extremely Rare, one-of-a-kind, Hand Inlaid, Hand Carved Vhernier Brooch featuring a natural Green
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold

Chaumet Clown Brooch Diamonds Enamel Green Onyx Sapphire Gold
By Chaumet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chaumet 1970s diamond green onyx sapphire and enamel clown brooch. The whimsical design depicts a
Category

Vintage 1970s French Modern Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Onyx, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Natural Jadeite Jade Bright Green Ruby Diamond Gold Brooch
Located in Stamford, CT
Natural Jadeite Jade Bright Green Ruby Diamond Gold Brooche. Circa 1950. 3 round full cut
Category

Vintage 1950s Brooches

Materials

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

David Webb Snail Brooch Green Enamel Diamond 18 Karat Gold
By David Webb
Located in MIAMI, FL
David Webb enamel and diamond 18 karat gold snail clip brooch circa 1980. The design features a
Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k 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

18K Yellow Gold 0.04 Carat Diamond Green Enamel Frog Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
Leap into a fresh, new style with the whimsy and charm of this delightful Green Enamel Frog Brooch
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

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

Vintage Green Nephrite Jade Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Maple Leaf Brooch 1970s
Located in Towson, MD
One 1970s nephrite jade maple leaf–shaped brooch featuring a richly carved green jade leaf accented
Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Modernist Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Emerald Green Enamel Frog Brooch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Bright, beautiful emerald green enamel Tiffany & Co. 18K gold, diamond frog brooch
Category

20th Century American Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Seaman Schepps Aquamarine Sapphire Diamond Brooch
By Seaman Schepps
Located in New York, NY
An 18 karat yellow gold, aquamarine, sapphire and diamond brooch. Seaman Schepps. The stylized
Category

Vintage 1980s American Brooches

Materials

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

Antique 18K Demantoid (Green) Garnet and Diamond Salamander Brooch, circa 1880
Located in Aspen, CO
Antique 18K and Silver Victorian demantoid garnet and diamond salamander brooch. Remarkable for a
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, Silver

Antique Emerald, Green Garnet and Diamond 15 Carat Gold Salamander Brooch
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
shimmering diamonds. The diamonds range from 4pts down to 2pts. The eyes are made using striking bright green
Category

Vintage 1910s British Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Gold

Art Deco Green Carved Jadeite Jade and Diamond Pendant Brooch in Platinum
Located in Honolulu, HI
Art Deco Green Carved Jadeite Jade and Diamond Pendant Brooch in Platinum. Gorgeous hand crafted
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Platinum

1980 s Diamond Ruby 18k Gold Green Enamel Frog Brooch Pin
Located in Miami, FL
diamonds, bezel, and prong-set, weighing approximately 0.45 carats (H-I color and VS clarity) With eyes
Category

Vintage 1980s Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Enamel

Whimsical Green Enamel Gold Winged Cherub Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Charming 18kt Yellow Gold Brooch of Winged Cherub riding an enameled Dolphin. Adorned with
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Peridot

Green Enamel and Diamond Duck Brooch Set in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in London, England
A sweet enamel and diamond flying duck brooch set in 18k yellow gold. The brooch depicts a flying
Category

2010s British Modern Brooches

Materials

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

18KT Yellow Gold Frog Brooch with 1.86Ct. Green Tourmaline 09.Ct. Diamonds
By E. Wolfe Company
Located in New York, NY
diamonds, and cabochon tourmalines for eyes. The brooch measures 1" x .75". Tourmaline weight 1.86 carats
Category

1990s British Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Gold Carved Green Tourmaline and Pave Diamond Rose Brooch, App. 1.16 TW
Located in Fairfield, CT
18k White Gold Carved Green Tourmaline And Pave Diamond Rose Brooch, App. 1.16 TCW. This delightful
Category

20th Century Unknown Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, White Diamond, Chrome Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 18k Rose Green Gold Florentine Finish Flower Leaf Diamond Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
This very fine vintage flower brooch is so well crafted in solid 18k gold and is completely covered
Category

Vintage 1960s Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

1970 s Vintage Emerald Diamond 18 Karat Green Gold Dog Fire Hydrant Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
set round cut emerald eyes - transparent and bright green With a flush set round cut diamond nose
Category

Vintage 1970s Contemporary Brooches

Materials

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

Diamond Ruby Green Tourmaline Three Bird 14 Karat White Gold Estate Brooch Pin
Located in Boca Raton, FL
features diamond, ruby, and cabochon green tourmaline gemstones. The diamonds weigh approximately 1.00 CTW
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Tourmaline, White Gold

14k Yellow Gold Pave Diamond Eyes Green Enamel Work Detailed Turtle Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (2) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave Set- Very Nice White Color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

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

18K White Gold Green Round Emerald and 2 1/2 Cttw Diamond Panther Brooch Pin
Located in New York, NY
This fierce diamond brooch is set to steal the scene, crafted of genuine 18k white gold in the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

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

Fancy Art Deco Pendant Brooch with Green Emerald Cab
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the Fancy Art Deco Pendant Brooch, a stunning and unique piece of jewelry that
Category

1990s Indian Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Emerald, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Gemstone Diamond Platinum Carved Bird Brooch, circa 1930s
Located in Miami, FL
Platinum hand carved gemstone and diamond brooch, containing approximately 1ct of mixed cut
Category

Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapp...

Cameo Sapphire Amber Diamond Silver Gold Teardrop Brooch and Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Classic brooch/necklace in 9Kt gold and silver composed of a central cameo surrounded by sapphires
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Retro Brooches

Materials

Amber, Diamond, Pearl, Pink Sapphire, Green Sapphire, 9k Gold, Silver

Heidi Daus Diamond in the Woof Scottie Dog Brooch Pin, Pink Green Clear Crystals
By Heidi Daus
Located in Milford, DE
This sophisticated pup sparkles like no other! Heidi Daus "Diamond in the Woof" pin brooch
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Crystal

Luise Spring Bascket Brooch
By Luise
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
little bird and details in diamonds (0.34Kt)and flower of green sapphires and blue sapphires (1.78 Kt
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Late 20th Century Italian Retro Brooches

Materials

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

Round Green Tsavorite Embellished Frog Brooch / Pendant in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Weight: 0.50 carats Tsavorite Color: Green Diamond Count: 2 Diamond Cut: Round Diamond Total Carat Weight
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Black Diamond, Tsavorite, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Large Multi-Gemstone Green and Pink Bird Brooch / Pendant in 14 Karat Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
brooch is filled with glittering diamonds and colorful gemstones including pink sapphires, chalcedony and
Category

20th Century Unknown Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Chalcedony, Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Pink Sapphire, Gold, Yello...

Tiffany Co. GIA Certified Jadeite Jade Diamond Yellow Gold Circle Brooch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
Tiffany & Co 14k yellow gold jade and diamond circle brooch. Natural green jade oval cabochons set
Category

Mid-20th Century Brooches

Materials

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