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OSTERTAG Paris 1930 Deco Pendant Brooch Platinum 20.24 Ctw Diamonds Emeralds
By Ostertag
Located in Miami, FL
convertible necklace pendant and a brooch. Masterfully crafted with amazing details in solid platinum and
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

4.5ct Diamond Akoya Pearl "Mad Heart" Pendant in Platinum on 14K Omega Chain
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
a brooch, sans pearls. We converted it to a pendant and capped the ends with a pair of baroque
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Late 20th Century North American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gol...

2.8ct Diamond Pendant in Platinum with South Sea Pearl Drop 16" 18K Gold Chain
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
brooch and a gorgeous white South Sea pearl. The standout feature of this pendant, besides the pearl
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Early 20th Century American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18...

Gubelin 1920 Art Deco Necklace Enameled Watch In Platinum With European Diamonds
By Gubelin Lucerne
Located in Miami, FL
with diamonds and the pendant watch case. The piece is embellished with five natural white pearls
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Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum, Enamel

French Edwardian 1910 Art Nouveau Clip Joint In18Kt Gold With Diamonds And Pearl
Located in Miami, FL
rose cut diamonds, 0.12 carats Gemstones: Mount with one natural round white pearl of 2 mm. Weight
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Antique Early 1900s French Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gol...

Original Vintage England Platinum Cocktail Ring with Diamonds
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
quality jewelry made of precious metals with natural diamonds, gemstones, pearls. In my store you will
Category

Vintage 1960s English Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

【Conchéa】Treasure-Grade Convertible Conch Pearl Masterpiece — 12.85 ct
Located in New York, NY
scene. Product Information Origin Japan Material Conch Pearl, Natural Diamond, and 900 Platinum
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

LAMBERT BROTHERS 1925 Art Deco Ring In Platinum With European Cut Diamonds
By Lambert Brothers
Located in Miami, FL
engraved designs. The ring is embellished with thirty-one earth mined natural diamonds including the big
Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Raymond Yard 1935 Art Deco Earrings In Platinum With 3.09 Ctw Rubies Diamonds
By Raymond C. Yard
Located in Miami, FL
, with 20 round brilliant cut of natural diamonds, 1.05 carats, white colorless E/F color, VS-2 clarity
Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Cartier Paris 1900 Edwardian Guilloche Enamel Pin 18Kt Gold Platinum And Diamond
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
enamel. Accented with thirty-five natural earth mined rose cut diamonds and the settings are finished
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Edwardian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinu...

French Edwardian 1905 Chain In 18Kt Gold With Guilloche Blue Enamel and Pearls
Located in Miami, FL
diamonds, pearls and white metals like platinum and white gold. Diamonds often had an Old Mine or European
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Antique Early 1900s French Edwardian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

French Edwardian 1900-1905 Pearls Chain In 18Kt Gold With Guilloche Blue Enamel
Located in Miami, FL
representing femininity while incorporating a lot of the color white. Think diamonds, pearls and white metals
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Antique Early 1900s French Edwardian Link Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

EDWARDIAN 1900-1905 Guilloche Green Enameled Chain In 14Kt Gold With Jade Beads
Located in Miami, FL
the color white. Think diamonds, pearls and white metals like platinum and white gold. Diamonds often
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Antique Early 1900s American Edwardian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Jade, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 14k Gold

FUSET GRAU 1930 Barcelona Noucentisme Enameled Bracelet In Sterling Gold
Located in Miami, FL
natural plant and floral motifs so characteristic of the Art Nouveau movement. Fuset y Grau’s medieval
Category

Vintage 1930s Spanish Modernist Link Bracelets

Materials

Coral, Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver, 18k Gold, Silver, Enamel

Edwardian Pearl and Diamond Brooch/Pendant
Located in London, GB
An Edwardian pearl and diamond brooch on offer at Bentley & Skinner, Jewellers by Royal Appointment
Category

Early 20th Century British Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Art Deco Diamond and Pearl Circular Brooch
Located in London, GB
Deco diamond and pearl brooch is in excellent condition. Unmarked tested as platinum and 18ct gold pin
Category

Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Late Victorian Pearl and Diamond Bow Brooch
Located in London, GB
. Unmarked tested as platinum with 18ct gold back. A spectacular pearl and diamond brooch from the
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Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver

Late Victorian Gem-Set Butterfly Brooch
Located in London, GB
A late Victorian gem-set butterfly brooch, the body is a gold spring terminating to a natural pearl
Category

Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Natural Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

Diamond and Natural Pearl Necklace by Marret Frères
Located in London, GB
A Belle Époque diamond and natural pearl négligée necklace by Marret Frères, consisting of a
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Antique Early 19th Century French Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum

Edwardian Diamond Natural Pearl Platinum Large Statement Brooch
Located in Napoli, IT
and a a natural not nucleated salt water Pearl of 6 mm. set as main point of the brooch Stunning
Category

Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum

Edwardian Natural Pearl, Diamond and Platinum Ceremonial Sword Brooch
Located in London, GB
A ceremonial sword shaped Edwardian natural pearl, diamond and platinum brooch the tip and the grip
Category

Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum

Bow Brooch with Diamonds Natural Pearls in Platinum, French circa 1910
Located in London, GB
A finely made platinum mounted bow brooch set with rose cut diamonds and natural pearls strung on
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20th Century French Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum

CARTIER Pair of Natural Pearl Diamond Brooches
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
Each of stylised shield design, set to the centre with a bouton-shaped natural pearl within a
Category

American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum

Art Deco Natural Pearl Diamond Platinum Pin
Located in Chestnut Hill, MA
Platinum Art deco pin consisting of 112 old European cut diamonds having a total weight of
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Antique 19th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, White Diamond, Platinum

Antique Platinum Natural Pearl and Diamond Pin
Located in Nashua, NH
Antique Platinum Natural Pearl and Diamond Pin. The pin is set with 5 old mine cut diamonds
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum

Belle Époque Pearls Diamonds Platinum Brooch
Located in Madrid, ES
Circular Belle Époque platinum brooch with a central natural pearl encompassed by pearls and rose
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Belle Époque Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Platinum

Signed Marcus Co. Natural Pearl Old European Platinum Crown Brooch
By Marcus Co.
Located in New York, NY
company Marcus & Co. The piece features five natural pearls and 5.00 Carats of Old European White Diamonds
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Natural Pearl, White Gold, Platinum

Natural pearl and diamond tie pin in platinum
Located in PARIS, FR
Natural pearl and diamond tie pin in platinum. Antique men's tie pin featuring a pear-shaped
Category

Vintage 1910s British Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum

Exquisite Art Deco Natural Pearl Diamond Platinum Bow Pin
Located in Palm Beach, FL
The detail in this art deco platinum pin is superb. The articulation of the natural pearls in this
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum

Art Deco Natural Pearl Diamond Brooch in Platinum and 18 Karat Gold, circa 1920
Located in Goettingen, DE
Art Deco Natural Pearl Diamond Brooch in Platinum and 18K Gold, circa 1920 Decorative bar brooch
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Vintage 1910s Unknown Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum, Gold

Antique Edwardian circa 1910 Certified 3.55 Carat Diamond Natural Pearl Brooch
Located in Berlin, Berlin
half-carat diamond takes centre stage. Below, a precious natural pearl is suspended to round off the
Category

Vintage 1910s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum

Rose cut diamond and pearl brooch
Located in Stratford upon Avon, GB
Rose cut diamond grain set line brooch with a pearl at each end, in platinum.
Category

Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum

Art Déco Diamonds and Natural Pearls Barrette Brooch
Located in PARIS, FR
18K gold, platinum, rose-cut diamonds and Natural pearls Art Déco barrette brooch Natural pearls
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Art Deco Natural Pearl 3.60 Carat Old Cut Diamond Pin Brooch
Located in Theydon Bois, Essex
A mightily impressive and important piece. The large natural saltwater pearl is set within a
Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum

Elegant Platinum Diamonds 4.70 Carat and Pearls Art Deco Belle Époque Brooch
Located in Antwerp, BE
% guaranteed to be natural! Precious stones: 36 (most likely natural) pearls Birthstones: Diamond is the
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Early 20th Century Belgian Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Natural Pearl, Oriental Pearl, Platinum

Art Nouveau Openwork Brooch with Diamonds Natural Pearls, English circa 1890
Located in London, GB
design is set with brilliant and rose cut diamonds with three natural pearl drops. The pearls are hanging
Category

Antique 1890s British Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum, Gold, Yellow Gold

French Belle Epoque Pin Brooch with Natural Pearls and Diamonds, circa 1905
Located in Paris, FR
old cut diamonds, which total weight estimated around 0,85 Ct, and natural pearls. French work circa
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Antique Early 1900s French Belle Époque Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique Dragonfly Natural Pearl Diamond Pin
Located in Chestnut Hill, MA
colorless and natural canary diamonds set with 9 natural multi color pearls.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum

Art-Deco Cartier New York Brooch Gold 14 Karat Platinum Pearls Diamonds Onyx
By Cartier
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
CARTIER Art-Deco pin/brooch made with 14 natural pearls, 16 roses diamonds (old cut), 4 onyx
Category

Vintage 1910s Art Deco Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Onyx, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Platinum

E. WOLFE Baroque Pearl Diamond Platinum Swan
Located in New York, NY
Magnificent Swan Brooch signed E.W. & Co. Showcasing a Baroque Pearl, Platinum & Diamonds. 18K Gold
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Vintage 1930s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum

RUSER Fresh Water Pearl Diamond Flower Brooch
By William Ruser
Located in New York, NY
RUSER Fresh Water Pearl blossom set with diamond pistils attached to diamond set stem and leaves.
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Vintage 1950s American Brooches

Materials

Natural Pearl, Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold

Antique Edwardian Blue Sapphire Diamond Pearl Gold Platinum Heart Brooch Pendant
Located in Munich, DE
gold and platinum with the articulated white natural pearl at the bottom is very fine. The size of this
Category

Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Vintage Fancy Color Diamonds Platinum Bouquet or Feather Pendant/Brooch, 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
. Period: ca. 1950 Material: platinum Diamond(s): 35 old brilliant cut diamonds and single brilliant cut
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Emer...

Matsuzaki Platinum 18K Gold Foliage Boulder Opal Pearl Paraiba Brooch Pendant
By Tsutomu Matsuzaki
Located in Tokyo, JP
EMERALD 0.22ct  DIAMOND 015ct  SOUTH SEA PEARL weight : 36.89g size : 70.7mm × 49.5mm × 13.0mm Opal
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2010s Japanese Artist Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Tourmaline, Gold, Platinum

18 Karat White Gold Multi Gem Diamond with Pearl in Center Ostrich Brooch
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ostrich are connected with that of truth. Emerald 0.08ct Ruby 19 pieces 1.31 ct Diamond 91 pieces 0.79ct
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Early 2000s Thai Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Platinum

Natural Pearl Diamond Gold Dragonfly Pin
Located in Chestnut Hill, MA
colorless and natural canary diamonds set with 9 natural multi color pearls.
Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Belle Époque 1900s Brooche Diamond Natural Pearl Yellow Gold 18K and Pt
Located in Valencia, Comunidad Valenciana
views in platinum weight 8.85 grams, with floral motifs, bow and topped with Natural Pearl of 3
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Early 20th Century Unknown Belle Époque Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Masriera and Carreras Pearl Plique a Jour Gold Pendant Brooch
Located in Barcelona, ES
surround her alongside inset diamonds set with a small amount of platinum. Four brilliant cut diamonds
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Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum

1940s Baroque Pearl and Gemstone Rooster Brooch in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Middleton, WI
created from a large, natural, Baroque Pearl. His tail is set with a spray of rubies, diamonds and
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Vintage 1940s French Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

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

Materials

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

Natural Pearl and 0.25 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Stick Pin with Serial Number
Located in Warrington, PA
Natural Pearl and 0.25 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Stick Pin. The Pin is made in 18 Karat yellow
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl

Art Nouveau 18K Gold Diamond and Oriental Pearl Brooch circa 1905
Located in Goettingen, DE
platinum 1 old cut diamond, 0.1 ct, G, vsi 22 diamond roses 1 oriental pearl (natural pearl) Size max. 4.96
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Oriental Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Carved Black Chalcedony and Pearl 18 Karat Pendant and Brooch with Granulation
By Robert Guyon
Located in Logan, UT
Chalcedony (natural, carved by Steve Walters) -Freshwater Pearl (natural color) -0.08ct Diamond -18kt Gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Chalcedony, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum

Diamond Pearl Turquoise Swan Pin
Located in Chestnut Hill, MA
Platinum and 18 karat yellow gold swan pin featuring a natural Mississippi mud pearl making up the
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20th Century Brooches

Materials

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

Matsuzaki 18K Gold Rose Flower Foliage Fire Opal Keshi Pearl Green Garnet Brooch
By Tsutomu Matsuzaki
Located in Tokyo, JP
) 0.79ct  DIAMONDS 0.51ct  SOUTH SEA PEARLS (non-nucleus) weight : 18.77g size : 74.0mm × 53.8mm × 12.6mm
Category

2010s Artist Brooches

Materials

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

Diamond Pearl Ruby Swan Pin
Located in Chestnut Hill, MA
Platinum and 18 karat yellow gold swan pin featuring one large natural Mississippi mud pearl to
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20th Century Brooches

Materials

Brown Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Naomi Sarna Queen of the Sea Brooch
By Naomi Sarna
Located in New York, NY
This magnificent one of a kind brooch features a natural GIA certified Chinese freshwater pearl
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21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Black Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Moonstone, Natural Pearl, Opal, Pearl, ...

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Diamond Platinum Natural Pearl Brooch For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact diamond platinum natural pearl brooch you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Platinum, Gold and 18k Gold — can elevate any look. Find an antique version now, or shop for 153 vintage or 1 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Finding the perfect diamond platinum natural pearl brooch may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 18th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. As it relates to this specific piece, our collection includes designs that are universally popular, but 2 Carat and 2.5 Carat carat weights, specifically, are sought with frequency. A diamond platinum natural pearl brooch from Cartier, Tiffany Co. and Boucheron — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. See these pages for an old european cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also round cut cut and rose cut cut versions available here, too. Most of our diamond platinum natural pearl brooch for sale are for women, but there are 48 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Diamond Platinum Natural Pearl Brooch?

Prices for a diamond platinum natural pearl brooch can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $825 and can go as high as $179,074, while this accessory, on average, fetches $7,890.

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.