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Emerald Rose-cut Diamonds Brooch Pin Pendant Silver Gold, 1890.
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
Emerald Rose-cut Diamonds Brooch Pin Pendant Silver Gold. Created around 1890. Finely detailed High
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Antique 1890s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Silver

Buccellati Diamond Extra Large Rose Flower Rose Gold Brooch Pin
By Buccellati
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Rose Gold Diamond Extra Large Rose Brooch Pin by Buccellati. With 20 brilliant cut VS1 clarity
Category

1990s Italian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

Victorian 18 Karat Gold Cabochon Cut Emerald Rose Cut Diamond Round Pin Brooch
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
piece features cabochon cut emerald and rose cut diamonds. Has a C clasp. Weight: 4.05g Diameter
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold

Early Victorian Rose Cut Diamond Trembler Flower Pin Pendant
Located in Narberth, PA
piece is encrusted with sparkling Rose Cut diamonds that line the petals and form a cluster in the
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Antique 1850s Early Victorian Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Diamond, Sterling Silver

Victorian 3 Carats Rose Cut Diamonds Crescent Pin Pendant
Located in Narberth, PA
rose gold, the piece is topped in silver and encrusted with 23 sparkling diamonds. The chunky rose cut
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Antique 1880s Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 15k Gold, Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian 18 Karat Yellow Gold Rose Cut Diamond Eagle Pin
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Victorian eagle pin with rose cut diamonds and a ruby as an eye. Item #P0088 Metal
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Pearl Rose Cut Diamond Silver Gold Caduceus Pin
Located in Narberth, PA
Victorian Huge 14kt/Silver Diamond Pearl Caduceus Pin Victorian Huge 14kt/Silver Diamond
Category

Antique 1880s Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver

1880 Victorian Old Mine Cut Diamond Star Rose Gold Pin/Pendant
Located in Lexington, KY
set in 14K Rose Gold. This dreamy pin/pendant is adorned by 7 sparkling old mine-cut diamonds that
Category

Antique 1880s Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Victorian 18 Karat Gold Rose Cut Diamond Bow Pin Brooch
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
piece features ~112 rose cut and 3 old European cut diamonds. The brooch has a safety chain which
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver Plate

Russian 14 Karat Rose Gold Demantoid Garnet Rose Cut Diamond Floral Pin Pendant
Located in Lexington, KY
demantoid garnet in a delicate floral pattern, accented with rose cut diamonds. The 14k rose gold of the pin
Category

Antique 1890s Russian Empire Brooches

Materials

Garnet, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Edwardian Platinum and 18K Gold Rose Cut Diamond Ruby Floral Pin
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Edwardian Platinum and 18K Gold Rose Cut Diamond Ruby Floral Pin. This marvelous
Category

Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique Art Deco 18K Rose Gold Old Mine Cut Diamond Arrow Pin
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco 18K Rose Gold Old Mine Cut Diamond Arrow Pin. This gorgeous arrow pin
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

0.25ct Victorian Cut Diamond Antique Stick Pin in 18ct Yellow Rose Gold
Located in London, GB
Antique 18ct Yellow & Rose Gold Stick Pin, Set With 0.25ct Victorian Cut Diamond This elegant
Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, 9k Gold

Early Victorian Diamond Pin .40ct Mined Rose Cut Original 1840s Antique Brooch
Located in Dearborn, MI
Genuine Original Victorian Antique from 1840s Vintage Rose Cut .40ct Diamond Pin/Brooch
Category

Antique 1840s Early Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Vintage 18K Yellow Gold and Silver Rose Cut Diamond Wheat Pin
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Vintage 18K Yellow Gold and Silver Rose Cut Diamond Wheat Pin. This incredible
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Vintage 1950s Unknown Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Silver

Antique Victorian 14 Karat Gold Rose Cut Diamond Crescent Moon Pin Brooch
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
adorned with silver. It features 49 various size rose cut diamonds. Weight: 11.35g Size: 4x4cm ——— If
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Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver Plate

18k Gold Frog Pin Brooch 1.26ct TW Rose Cut Genuine Natural Diamonds #J4847
Located in Big Bend, WI
18k Gold Frog Pin Brooch 1.26ct TW Rose Cut Genuine Natural Diamonds (#J4847) Darling little 18k
Category

20th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Cartier Ecrou Diamond Rose Gold Single Earring / Pin Brooch
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Rose Gold Diamond Ecrou Single Earring / Pin Brooch by Cartier. The Authentic Cartier 18k
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

Victorian 18 Karat Gold Silver Rose Cut Diamond Swirl Twin Pin Brooches
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
pieces feature rose cut diamonds. Swirl shape gives an elegant touch to these brooches. Weight of
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Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver, Silver Plate

Antique Edwardian 18k Yellow Gold Platinum Top Rose Cut Diamond Bird Stick Pin
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Edwardian 18K Yellow Gold Platinum Top Rose Cut Diamond Bird Stick Pin. This
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Antique Victorian French 18K Yellow Gold Rose Cut Diamond and Ruby Snake Pin
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian French 18K Yellow Gold Rose Cut Diamond and Ruby Snake Pin. This
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Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold

Edwardian Rose Cut Diamond and Platinum-Topped 14 Karat Gold Pig Stick Pin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Stick pin with a open form pig, set with rose cut diamonds Delightfully detailed with hooves, nose
Category

Antique Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum

Victorian 18 Karat Gold Rose Cut Diamond Pearl Turquoise Sword Pin Brooch
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
features rose cut diamonds, pearls and turquoises. Has a C clasp. Weight: 4.52g Size: 6.5x2cm ——— If
Category

Late 20th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold

Antique Victorian 18K Gold Sapphire Rose Cut Diamond Fleur-de-lis Pin Brooch
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
mixture of old and rose cut diamonds. Weight: 6.31g Size: 4.7x1.7cm
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Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Victorian 18 Karat Gold Menelaus Agate Cameo Rose Cut Diamond Round Pin Brooch
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
cameo depicting the King of Sparta - Menelaus. The piece is adorned with rose cut diamonds. Has a C
Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Agate, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Victorian 18 Karat Gold Rose Cut Diamond Spinel Openwork Round Pin Brooch
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
14K gold. The piece features 34 rose cut diamonds (TW 0.80ct, RW-STW, SI-P1) and 14 natural cushion
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Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Spinel, Gold, 14k Gold, 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

Antique Victorian 18 Karat Yellow Gold Rose Cut Diamond, Pearl and Turquoise Pin
Located in Great Neck, NY
Gorgeous antique pin with rose cut diamond, pearl, and turquoise. Item #P0087 Metal: 18K Yellow
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian 18 Karat Gold Rose Cut Diamond Ruby Butterfly Pin Brooch
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
with silver. The piece features rose cut diamonds and rubies. Weight: 9.63g Size: 4.5x3cm ——— If
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Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Zircon, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver Plate

Mid Century 18 Karat Yellow Gold Rose Cut Diamond Abstract Design Pin Brooch
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
rose cut diamonds. Has a safe closure. Weight: 12.53g Size: 5x3.5cm ——— If you have any questions
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian 9K Gold Silver Rose Cut Diamond and Pearl Pear Stick Pin
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
five rose cut diamonds, set in silver, with a 9 karat yellow gold pin and back. This elegant stick
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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Victorian 18 Karat Gold 0.03 Carat Rose Cut Diamond Pearl Round Pin Brooch
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
features: - 1 diamond, rose cut, 0.03ct, RW-W, VS-SI - 12 pearls There is an imperfection on the front
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Early 20th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold

Art Nouveau Louis Rault 18 Karat Gold Rose Cut Diamond King Merovee Stick Pin
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
Franks. It features 6 rose cut diamonds. Weight: 2.51g Length: 7m Diameter: 1.5cm ——— If you have any
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Antique Edwardian 18k Yellow Gold Platinum Top Rose Cut Double Bird Pin
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Edwardian 18K Yellow Gold Platinum Top Rose Cut Double Bird Pin. This beautiful
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Vintage Carved Pink Coral Diamond Gold Flower Rose Brooch Pin
Located in Miami, FL
gorgeous 14K yellow gold textured leaves,  with 16 round-cut, prong-set, genuine diamonds, with a total
Category

Vintage 1950s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Gold

Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Enamel Rose Brooch / Pin
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Enamel Rose Pin/Brooch- This stunning 3D 18K yellow gold
Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Pink Sapphire and Diamond Flying Pig Rose Gold Brooch Pin Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
with Pink Sapphires approx. 3.20tcw and Diamonds, approx. 0.80tcw. Beautifully Hand crafted in 18K Rose
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Henry Dunay Diamond Rose Quartz Calla Lily Flower Yellow Gold Pin Brooch
By Henry Dunay
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond Rose Quartz Calla Lily Flower Pin Brooch By Henry Dunay. With 121 round
Category

20th Century American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold

Vintage Hammerman Brothers Diamond Rose Flower Night Day Yellow Gold Brooch Pin
By Hammerman Brothers
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond Emerald Ruby Large Pendant Pin Brooch by Hammerman Brothers. This vintage
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Vintage 1980s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Old Cut Diamond and Enamel Stick Pin of a Pheasant, c. 1875
Located in Aspen, CO
Antique old cut diamond and multi color enamel stickpin, c. 1875. Approximately 26 rose and old cut
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Antique 1870s Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel

Art Deco Sapphire and Old Cut Diamond Floral Pin Brooch in Platinum and Gold
Located in London, England
in a cross-like motif are four rose cut diamond floral branches that are encased by a solid platinum
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Platinum

Victorian Floral Design Diamond Bar Pin in 14 Karat Gold
Located in Towson, MD
Cushion cut diamond, approximately 0.20-carat total weight with H/I color and SI1 clarity. The pin
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

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

Antique Victorian 14K Two Tone Gold 0.50ctw Sapphire Diamond Arrow Stick Pin
Located in Montclair, NJ
absolutely rich touch and they are wonderfully complemented by the old rose cut diamonds in which add a nice
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Antique 1890s Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Mother and Baby Hedgehog Black Diamond Gold Brooch Pin Estate Fine Jewelry
By Coach House
Located in Montreal, QC
Delightful Mother and Baby Hedgehog Brooch pave set with 260 black diamonds weighing approx
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Brooches

Materials

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

Rose Cut Diamond Swallow Pin
Located in Stamford, CT
Victorian swallow pin with large rose cut body and hundreds of full cut diamonds in the wings, tail
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold

Georgian Rose Cut Diamond Tassel Pin/Pendant Necklace
Located in Narberth, PA
gilded silver and is encrusted with eye catching Rose Cut diamonds. The piece begins with a circular
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Antique 1850s Unknown Georgian Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Diamond, Sterling Silver

Georgian Silver Gold Rose Cut Table Cut Diamond Floral Hair Pin
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is an amazing Georgian hair pin. The piece features rose cut and table cut diamonds. The
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Antique 19th Century Georgian Vanity Items

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Silver, Base Metal

Plojoux Edwardian Rose Cut Diamond Guilloché Enameled Portrait Pin
Located in Narberth, PA
perfect example of the Guilloché art form! Rose Cut diamonds set in platinum encircle the portrait
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Vintage 1910s Austrian Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique Onyx and Rose Cut Diamond Gold Pin Brooch
Located in Rotterdam, NL
An antique Victorian rose cut diamond and onyx oval pin brooch. The onyx gradually slopes towards
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Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Victorian Rose Cut Diamond Ruby gold Lizard Pin
Located in Narberth, PA
the design. There are seven rose cut diamonds that are set in a graduated row along the lizard's back
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Antique 1880s Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Victorian Garnet Cabochon and Rose Cut Diamond Flower Pin/Pendant
Located in Narberth, PA
A truly exceptional garnet and diamond pin/pendant from the Victorian (ca1880) era! Crafted in
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Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

Yellow Gold Diamond Vintage Flower Convertible Brooch/Pendant - 10k Rose Cut Pin
Located in Greensboro, NC
Era: Vintage Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Diamond Cut: Rose Stone
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21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage style Rose cut Diamond Gemstones Sterling silver Queen Bee Brooch pin
Located in Delhi, DL
- Natural Rose cut diamonds Gemstone- Blue sapphire (Lab created) Metal-Sterling silver Metal purity- 92.5
Category

2010s Asian Early Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sterling Silver

Rose Cut Diamond Enamel Fox and Horse Riding Pin Silver over Gold
Located in Lexington, KY
Silver over 14K gold Jabot Pin with Rose Cut Diamonds and Three Colors of Enamel An original one
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Antique 1890s British Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Victorian 14 Karat Gold Rose Cut Diamond Pearl Question Mark Stick Pin Brooch
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
rose cut diamonds and a pearl. Circa 1890. Weight: 1.66g Length: 7.5cm Length of the detail: 1.8cm
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold

Bow Brooch / Pin - Rose gold, white and old cut diamonds, "Virgin Guadalupe
Located in VALLADOLID, ES
rose gold. The structure of the pin is a loop, from which hangs a chain link articulated with the medal
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Vintage 1960s Spanish Arts and Crafts Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique Figural 14k Gold, Enamel, Rose Cut Diamond Pansy Brooch or Pin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
pink & yellow petals and a gold stem. Prong-set with an off-round rose cut diamond to the center of
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Early 20th Century Unknown Belle Époque Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Enamel

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Diamond Pin Rose Cuts For Sale on 1stDibs

Browse a vast assortment of diamond pin rose cuts for sale on 1stDibs. These distinct designs — crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and Silver — can elevate any look. Our selection of items includes 67 vintage examples as well as 2 contemporary versions. Our inventory is broad and distinctive, with accessories on offer that were made as long ago as the 18th Century to those produced as recently as the 21st Century. There are many different pieces in our collection of diamond pin rose cuts to choose from, but Victorian and Edwardian diamond pin rose cuts are of considerable interest. Many examples in our inventory of these items are appealing no matter their origins, but Buccellati, Coach House and Eva Fehren produced popular versions that are worth a look. There are many rose cut, brilliant cut and mixed cut diamond pin rose cuts for sale. There aren’t many items for men in our collection of diamond pin rose cuts, as most of the options available are for women.

How Much are Diamond Pin Rose Cuts?

On average, diamond pin rose cuts at 1stDibs sell for $3,595, while they’re typically $420 on the low end and $28,795 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 Pin Rose Cuts
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A rose cut diamond boasts a cabbed flat base and a faceted top. It is called a rose cut diamond because it resembles the shape of a rose.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    Rose-cut diamonds are uncommon in modern jewelry and are often associated with antique styles like Victorian or Georgian. The rose cut is circular like its namesake flower, with a flat top and a domed crown with either 12 or 24 facets. This cut dates back to the 16th century. Find a collection of antique and vintage rose-cut diamond rings on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 27, 2023
    Yes, rose-cut diamonds are often more expensive than some other cuts, including the brilliant round. Largely, the difference in price comes from the fact that the cut works best with diamonds that have a high clarity rating. As a result, the cut tends to cost more per carat. However, the rose cut makes diamonds appear larger in size, so you may be able to save money by opting for a smaller gemstone. Explore an assortment of rose-cut diamond rings on 1stDibs.