French Diamond Brooches
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1940s French Retro Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Sapphire,...
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Brooches
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1950s French Brooches
Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, Silver
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Brooches
Pearl, Diamond, White Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s French Brooches
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s French Brooches
Diamond, Tiger s Eye, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, ...
20th Century French Brooches
Coral, Diamond, Emerald
2010s French Brooches
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s French Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gol...
Antique 1890s French Belle Époque Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold...
Vintage 1910s French Brooches
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Platinum, Silver
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1940s French Retro Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, Platinum
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gol...
Antique Early 1900s French Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s French Brooches
Diamond, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Modern Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Ruby, Platinum
Antique 1820s French George IV Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Enamel
Antique 1890s Austrian Belle Époque Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Silver
2010s French Artisan Brooches
Diamond, Moonstone, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1960s French Art Deco Brooches
Emerald, Diamond, Platinum
Late 20th Century French Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1970s French Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Antique 1870s French Baroque Brooches
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
20th Century French Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Rock Crystal, Platinum
Antique 1880s French Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Vintage 1940s French Retro Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1970s French Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1950s French Brooches
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s French Brooches
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Brooches
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1950s French Retro Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1950s French Retro Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Rock Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Brooches
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s French Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Spinel, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s French Modernist Brooches
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s French Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
20th Century French Brooches
Diamond, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Brooches
Chrysophrase, Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold
Vintage 1960s French Post-War Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Modern Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century French Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century French Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, Oriental Pearl, Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1970s French Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique 1670s French Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
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French Diamond Brooches For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much are French Diamond Brooches?
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 rings, vintage 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 Gucci, Versace, Dior 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.
- What is a French cut diamond?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A French cut diamond is a diamond that is cut in a square or rectangular shape, and features a high crown, along with triangle-shaped facets in a crisscross pattern. A French cut diamond is made by grinding the top of the crystal gemstone. Find a collection of antique, vintage and new French cut diamond jewelry on 1stDibs today.
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