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Tiffany Co. NATURAL Pearl and Diamond Snowflake Brooch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. Natural Pearl AND Diamond Snowflake Brooch In Platinum Topped 18k Yellow Gold. Circa
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum

Vintage Tiffany Co. Diamond Butterfly Brooch, c.1980s
By Tiffany Co.
Located in London, GB
From the designer Tiffany & Co. comes this charming butterfly brooch. Dating to the 1980s, this
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Vintage 1980s British Modern Brooches

Materials

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

Antique Tiffany Co. Natural Pearl and Diamond Brooch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Created by Tiffany & Co. circa 1895, this platinum-topped 18K gold brooch is set with natural
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Antique Late 19th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum

Tiffany Co. 18kt Gold and Diamond Palm Brooch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Bethesda, MD
From Tiffany & Co., this palm brooch was made in Italy. ♦ Designer: Tiffany & Co ♦ Metal: 18kt
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Vintage 1980s Italian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Platinum

Tiffany paloma X Pave Brooch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Tiffany & Co. Brooch This elegant brooch by Tiffany & Co. showcases a sophisticated design
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Vintage 1980s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

TIFFANY CO. Circular Diamond Pin in Platinum
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Houston, TX
Tiffany & Co. circular pin composed of platinum and round brilliant-cut diamonds. The diamonds
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Vintage 1980s American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany, Schlumberger Platinum and 18K Gold Oval Cut Peridot and Diamond Brooch
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Oval Cut Peridot And Diamond Brooch
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20th Century French Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold, Platinum

Tiffany Co Diamond Gold and Platinum Flower Pin
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
This is a fabulous 18k yellow gold and platinum flower pin by Tiffany & Co. The pin is set with
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20th Century Brooches

Materials

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

Tiffany Co Burma Ruby Diamond Bouquet Brooch, Circa 1950
By Tiffany Co.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
of Tiffany & Co., circa 1950s—an exquisite brooch that epitomizes the brand’s legacy of refinement
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Vintage 1950s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Art Deco Platinum Onyx Diamond Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Platinum onyx diamond bar pin, signed TIFFANY & CO 5554. Old European cut diamonds weighing approx
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20th Century American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Diamond and Keshi Pearl Butterfly Brooch Circa 2012
By Tiffany Co.
Located in London, GB
A large diamond and pearl butterfly brooch by Tiffany & Co. circa 2012. The brooch is designed as a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Paloma Picasso Diamond X Brooch
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany Co.
Located in Feasterville, PA
A fabulous authentic Tiffany & Co brooch designed by Paloma Picasso showcasing a 2ct of the finest
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Vintage 1980s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Vintage Tiffany Co Platinum Diamond and 18k Gold Bar Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Tiffany & Co Platinum Diamond and 18k Gold Bar Brooch Details: Approx. 2.50 cts diamonds
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20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

TIFFANY CO. Art Deco Platinum Diamond and Ruby Terrier Pin
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Narberth, PA
A very charming Tiffany & Co. dog pin from the Art Deco (ca1920) era! Crafted in platinum, this
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Schlumberger Aquamarine Diamond Floral "Cousins" Brooch
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in Dallas, TX
Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co. Aquamarine and Diamond "Cousins" Brooch in 18K Yellow Gold and
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Vintage 1960s Brooches

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

TIFFANY CO. Art Deco Platinum Diamond and Ruby Terrier Pin
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Narberth, PA
A very charming Tiffany & Co. dog pin from the Art Deco (ca1920) era! Crafted in platinum, this
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Tiffany Co. 18K Gold and Platinum Yellow Diamond Butterfly Pin
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Houston, TX
Tiffany & Co. butterfly pin in 18K yellow gold and platinum with white and yellow diamonds. It
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Late 20th Century American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Iris Brooch with Yellow Sapphires and Diamonds in Gold
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Houston, TX
Tiffany & Co. Iris brooch in 18K yellow gold and platinum with diamonds, yellow sapphires, and
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Late 20th Century American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum, Gold

Rare PLATINUM ORIG TIFFANY CO Sapphire Diamond Pendant Brooch approx 7CTS
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is a Rare Important Original Tiffany Company Platinum
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21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Vintage Retro Tiffany Co. Platinum 18K Gold Diamond Iconic Ginkgo Leaf PIN
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Houston, TX
: 6.59 grams Handmade, TIFFANY & CO. 18K yellow gold and 900 platinum, diamond vintage pin. Engraved
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Late 20th Century Unknown Brooches

Materials

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

Tiffany Co. 18k Yellow Gold 1.71ct Round Cut Diamond Bow Ribbon Brooch / Pin
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Tiffany & Co. 18K Yellow Gold 1.71 ct Round Cut Diamond Bow Ribbon Brooch / Pin. The brooch
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Vintage 1980s American Brooches

Materials

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

Antique Edwardian Tiffany Co. Platinum and Gold 5ctw Diamond Comb Bride Veil
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stones– 148 Natural Genuine Diamonds - Old European Cut - Pave Set - 4-5ctw approx. 1 Natural
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Vintage 1910s Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Vintage Tiffany and Co 18K Yellow Gold and Platinum Diamond Leaf Pin
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Vintage Tiffany and Co 18K Yellow Gold and Platinum Diamond Leaf Pin. This gorgeous
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Vintage 1970s Contemporary Brooches

Materials

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

Tiffany Co. Platinum 18k Yellow Gold 2.88 Carat Round Cut Diamond Bow Ribbon
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Tiffany & Co. Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold 2.88 ct Round Cut Diamond Bow Ribbon Brooch / Pin Pendant
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Vintage 1980s American Brooches

Materials

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

Tiffany Co Patek Philippe Iconic Edwardian Platinum Diamond Lapel Watch
By Patek Philippe for Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Iconic Edwardian platinum lapel brooch watch by Patek Philippe for Tiffany & Co, set with approx
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Antique 19th Century Swiss Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Platinum 18 Karat Yellow Gold “Scalloped” Key Pin
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: Tiffany & Co. Material: platinum / 18K yellow gold Center Diamond: 1 oval cut = .74ct
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21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

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

Tiffany Co. Edwardian Demantoid Platinum 18K Gold Antique Turtle Stickpin
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Accented by single cut diamonds bead set in platinum Weighing approximately 0.12 carat total - eye clean
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Vintage 1910s Edwardian Brooches

Materials

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

TIFFANY CO 18K Gold Platinum topped Old European Cut Diamond Fleur-de-Lis Brooch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
platinum-topped 18K yellow gold, this brooch showcases Tiffany’s unmatched craftsmanship, likely produced
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Antique 1890s American Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Vintage 1950s Tiffany Co. 3.00 Carat Diamond Heart Pin
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum with Round Brilliant cut Diamonds weighing a total of approximately 3.00
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Vintage 1950s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Diamond Heart Pendant, 4.00 Carats
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New Orleans, LA
gold and platinum, the pendant exudes the romance and glamour of a bygone era. Tiffany & Co.'s designs
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20th Century American Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Tiffany Co Enamel Circus Performer Brooch Designed by Donald Claflin
By Donald Claflin for Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co Enamel Circus Performer Brooch Designed by Donald Claflin This rare Tiffany & Co
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Vintage 1960s American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Tiffany Natural Pearl and Marquise Diamond Stick Pin
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Riverdale, NY
Edwardian Tiffany Natural Grey Pearl and Marquise Diamond Stick Pin from the early 20th Century
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Antique Early 1900s American Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum

Tiffany Co Jean Schlumberger Vintage France Flames 18K Diamond Brooch
By Jean Schlumberger
Located in Miami, FL
center of round brilliant diamonds that offer fiery sparkle, enhancing the brooch’s dynamic silhouette. A
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Vintage 1980s French Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond Bar Pin
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Bethesda, MD
This Tiffany & Co. Art Deco platinum pin sounds exquisite! Featuring 10 diamonds with a total of
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Antique Art Deco 1930s Tiffany Co. 5.00 Carat Diamond Bar Pin
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum with Old European cut Diamonds weighing a total of approximately 5.00
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany Co 6.00 Carat Round Diamond 1.50 Carat Emerald Platinum Pin
Located in New York, NY
Designer: Tiffany & Co Title: Tiffany & Co 6.00 Carat Round Brilliant H VS Diamond 1.50 Carat
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20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany Co GIA Certified 1.20ct Center Diamond 2.30ct Side Diamond Pin
Located in New York, NY
This is an elegant platinum pin by Tiffany & Co. The pin is centered with a sparkling GIA certified
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20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Sapphire and Diamond Pansy Pin, Signed Tiffany Co. by Oscar Heyman Brothers
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Boston, MA
Blue, fancy pink sapphires and diamonds are set in 18kt yellow gold and platinum in this
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Mid-20th Century American Brooches

Materials

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

Tiffany Co. 18K Gold, Platinum, Diamond Opal Brooch Pendant Museum-Quality
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
This exceptional antique Tiffany Co. brooch/pendant showcases masterful craftsmanship and
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2010s American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Tiffany and Co Pearl and Diamond necklace/Brooch With Earrings.
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
absolute stunner Tiffany and Co pearl and diamond Necklace /brooch with earrings beautifully hand crafted
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Vintage 1970s American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum

Platinum Tiffany Star Brooch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Lake Forest, IL
Tiffany & Co. platinum and diamond star brooch from Tiffany Seas collection, bead set with one
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21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Diamond Emerald Platinum Spray Brooch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Dallas, TX
Handmade platinum spray brooch set with marquis and round diamonds and marquis cut emeralds. The
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Mid-20th Century American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

TIffany Diamond and Platinum Oval Filigree Brooch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany Rare and Gorgeous Edwardian/Deco Diamond Oval Filigree Brooch
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany Art Deco Platinum and Diamond Brooch c1920s
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
A graceful Tiffany brooch from the early 20th century with fleur de lis design and set throughout
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Platinum 2.15 Carat Diamond Open Heart Brooch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous openwork heart pendant by Tiffany & Co. Features prong set diamonds in a platinum setting
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Tiffany Co. Diamond Platinum Brooch Pin Pendant
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Shaker Heights, OH
Impressive Tiffany & Co. Art Deco Platinum 950 6.40 Carat G/VS1 Diamond Brooch Pin & Pendant
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Schlumberger Ibex Diamond Ruby Gold Platinum Brooch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Chestnut Hill, MA
18 karat yellow gold and platinum diamond and ruby eye Ibex Ram head brooch by Tiffany & Co
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Tiffany Co. 18K Yellow Gold Platinum Diamond Flower Pin Brooch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Diamond weight is 10.88cts. Brooch dimensions: 2.4" x 2". Made of 18K Yellow Gold Platinum. Signed
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Vintage 1960s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Platinum Diamond Bow Brooch 1950s Appx 9.5 cts Iconic!
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Diamond Bow Brooch 1950s Appx 9.5 cts Iconic! Beautiful, Luxurious Bow
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany Co. 18k Yellow Gold and Platinum Ruby and Diamond Rooster Brooch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Tiffany & Co. 18k Yellow Gold and Platinum Ruby and Diamond Rooster Brooch Gorgeous, Unique Brooch
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Late 20th Century American Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Tiffany Co. 18k Yellow Gold and Platinum Ruby and Diamond Rooster Brooch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous, Unique Brooch by Tiffany & Co. Features Round Rubies set in 18k Yellow Gold and Diamonds
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20th Century Unknown Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

TIFFANY Pearl and Diamond Dragonfly Brooch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in London, GB
captured in its front legs set in platinum, signed Tiffany & Co. 1986 Weight of diamonds
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Vintage 1980s American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Cultured Pearl, Platinum

TIFFANY Phoenix Brooch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Tiffany & Company diamond "Phoenix" brooch. The three dimensional bird with wings extending upward
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American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co. Art Deco Diamond Platinum Bar Pin
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Portland, ME
Tiffany & Co. Art Deco platinum diamond bar pin. The open work brooch is set with 41 old European
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Aquamarine and Diamond Pin in Platinum
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is an extraordinary platinum aquamarine and diamond by Tiffany & Co. Icy cool blue round
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Modern Brooches

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Tiffany Co. Coral Onyx and Diamond Brooch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Tiffany & Co. Carved Coral, Onyx and Diamond Brooch American Circa 1920
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Diamond Platinum Heart Pin
Located in Vail, CO
3.00 total carats (F-color, VVS-VS clarity), in platinum, signed Tiffany Co. 1.3" diameter.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

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Diamond Brooch Platinum Tiffany For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact diamond brooch platinum tiffany you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Platinum, Gold and 18k Gold. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. If you’re looking for a diamond brooch platinum tiffany from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 19th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. Finding an appealing diamond brooch platinum tiffany — no matter the origin — is easy, but Tiffany Co., Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co. and Donald Claflin for Tiffany Co. each produced a popular version that is worth a look. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also brilliant cut cut and old european cut cut versions available here, too. Most of our diamond brooch platinum tiffany for sale are for women, but there are 115 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Diamond Brooch Platinum Tiffany?

On average, a diamond brooch platinum tiffany at 1stDibs sells for $9,200, while they’re typically $750 on the low end and $350,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Tiffany Co. for sale on 1stDibs

Tiffany Co. is one of the most prominent purveyors of luxury goods in the United States, and has long been an important arbiter of style in the design of diamond engagement rings. A young Franklin Delano Roosevelt proposed to his future wife, Eleanor, with a Tiffany ring in 1904. Vanderbilts, Whitneys, Astors and members of the Russian imperial family all wore Tiffany Co. jewelry. And Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis preferred Tiffany china for state dinners at the White House.

Although synonymous with luxury today, the firm started out rather modestly. Charles Lewis Tiffany and John B. Young founded it in Connecticut as a “stationery and fancy goods emporium” in 1837, at a time when European imports still dominated the nascent American luxury market. In 1853, Charles Tiffany — who in 1845 had launched the company’s famed catalog, the Blue Book, and with it, the firm’s signature robin’s-egg blue, which he chose for the cover — shifted the focus to fine jewelry.

In 1868, Tiffany Co. gained international recognition when it became the first U.S. firm to win an award for excellence in silverware at the Exposition Universelle in Paris. From then on, it belonged to the pantheon of American luxury brands.

At the start of the Gilded Age, in 1870, Tiffany Co. opened its flagship store, described as a "palace of jewels" by the New York Times, at 15 Union Square West in Manhattan. Throughout this period, its designs for silver tableware, ceremonial silver, flatware and jewelry were highly sought-after indicators of status and taste. They also won the firm numerous accolades, including the grand prize for silverware at the Paris Exposition of 1878. Among the firm’s glittering creations from this time are masterworks of Art Nouveau jewelry, such as this delicate aquamarine necklace and this lavish plique-à-jour peridot and gold necklace, both circa 1900.

When Charles Lewis Tiffany died, in 1902, his son Louis Comfort Tiffany became the firm’s design director. Under his leadership, the Tiffany silver studio was a de facto design school for apprentice silversmiths, who worked alongside head artisan Edward C. Moore. The firm produced distinctive objects inspired by Japanese art and design, North American plants and flowers, and Native American patterns and crafts, adding aesthetic diversity to Tiffany Co.’s distinguished repertoire.

Tiffany is also closely associated with diamonds, even lending its name to one particularly rare and exceptional yellow stone. The firm bought the Tiffany diamond in its raw state from the Kimberley mines of South Africa in 1878. Cut to create a 128.54-carat gem with an unprecedented 82 facets, it is one of the most spectacular examples of a yellow diamond in the world.

In a broader sense, Tiffany Co. helped put diamonds on the map in 1886 by introducing the American marketplace to the solitaire diamond design, which is still among the most popular engagement-ring styles. The trademark Tiffany® Setting raises the stone above the band on six prongs, allowing its facets to catch the light. A lovely recent example is this circa-2000 platinum engagement ring. Displaying a different design and aesthetic (but equally chic) is this exquisite diamond and ruby ring from the 1930s.

Find Tiffany Co. jewelry, serveware and decorative objects for sale 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 Tiffany Co.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    A Tiffany Co. engagement ring can cost as little as $13,000 or as much as $500,000 depending on the center stone’s carat weight, the band material and whether or not there are any side stones. The smaller the stone, the cheaper the ring will be. Find engagement rings designed by Tiffany Co. on 1stDibs.