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Vintage Tiffany Company Diamond Brooch in 18 Karat Gold, Platinum
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Boston, MA
centering the brooch and in platinum topped rays. Crafted in 18k gold and platinum, the brooch's structure
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Vintage 1970s Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Tiffany Co Retro Sapphire Diamond Gold Large Brooch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Retro 18k gold brooch by Tiffany & Co, set with blue sapphires and approx. 0.50ctw in G/VS diamonds
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Mid-20th Century American Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold

Vintage Tiffany Co. Diamond Centipede Platinum Yellow Gold Pin Brooch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
This vintage Tiffany & Co. brooch, created in 1988, is a remarkable piece of jewelry that combines
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Vintage 1980s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. Pearl Ruby Diamond Gold Domed Heart Brooch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
1950's Authentic Tiffany + Co, Ruby, diamond and Akoya pearls set in 18k yellow gold, Italian made
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Brooches

Materials

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

Tiffany Company Paloma Picasso Diamond and Yellow Gold X Brooch
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1989 Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Company 18k Yellow Gold X brooch. Measuring 1 1/2 inches in
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Vintage 1980s American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. Edwardian Diamond Crescent Brooch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
This diamond crescent brooch by Tiffany & Co. New York dates from circa 1890-1900. The delicate
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Early 20th Century American Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Paloma Graffiti Diamond X Brooch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in London, GB
from 18ct yellow gold adorned with two rows of bright white round brilliant-cut diamonds; all of which
Category

1990s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany and Co s 1970s 18 Carat Gold, Diamond and Ruby Feather Brooch with Box
By Tiffany Co.
Located in London, GB
bygone eras. One such enchanting piece is this 18-carat gold vintage 1970's Tiffany & Co feather brooch
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Vintage 1970s American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

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

Tiffany Co. Ruby, Emerald, Diamond Lion Brooch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
From the iconic American house of Tiffany Co., this enchanting brooch is a masterful blend of
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Vintage 1980s American Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. Diamond Fish Brooch, 1.30 Carats
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New Orleans, LA
A rare example of Art Deco refinement, this exquisite fish-form brooch by Tiffany & Co. shimmers
Category

20th Century French Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

HUGE Tiffany Co 18k Italy Pearl Brooch 61x60 mm
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Discover the elegance of this exquisite Tiffany Co. brooch, crafted in 1996. Featuring a
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1990s American Brooches

Materials

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

Vintage 1940s Retro Tiffany Co. Leaf Brooch with Sapphires and Diamonds
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold with Round Brilliant cut Diamonds weighing a total of
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Vintage 1940s Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Modern Tiffany Co. 18 Karat Gold Diamond Ginkgo Leaf Brooch or Pin
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A wonderful Tiffany & Co. figural brooch. In 18 karat yellow gold. In the form of stylized ginkgo
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20th Century Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage Tiffany Co. Diamond Butterfly Brooch, c.1980s
By Tiffany Co.
Located in London, GB
brooch is crafted in 18 carat yellow gold, with a body of platinum. Down its body sits five round
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Vintage 1980s British Modern Brooches

Materials

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

Angela Cummings for Tiffany Co. Gold, Platinum and Diamond Ginko Brooch
By Angela Cummings for Tiffany Co.
Located in Darnestown, MD
Gold and platinum ginko brooch designed by Angela Cummings for Tiffany. The gold is beautifully
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Vintage 1970s American Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

18K Yellow Gold “Tiffany Co” Diamond Umbrella Brooch
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1990s Item Details: Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 14.8 grams
Category

1990s Art Deco Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Company Vintage Large Diamond Sea Urchin Brooch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Winter Springs, FL
Here is a very hard-to-find piece of Tiffany & Company jewelry. This large size sea urchin brooch
Category

Vintage 1960s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co. Diamond Emerald Sea Conch Shell Gold Brooch Pin
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Tiffany & Co. 18K Gold Sea Conch Shell a Luxurious Brooch Exquisite Tiffany & Co. Sea Conch Shell
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21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold

Tiffany Co. Dolphin Brooch Natural Pearl Diamonds in Yellow Gold Platinum
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Tampa, FL
18 karat yellow gold, platinum and colorless diamonds. The brooch is stamped Tiffany & Co. 750 PT950
Category

1990s American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

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

Tiffany Co., Schlumberger Two-Color Gold and Diamond Five Leaves Brooch
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co., designed by Schlumberger Diamond Leaf Brooch in 18k Yellow and White Gold – Nature
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20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Schlumberger Tiffany Co. Diamond Platinum 18 Karat Yellow Gold 5 Leaf Brooch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
karat gold and platinum Fully signed for Schlumberger Studios for Tiffany & Co. Circa: 2000s Measures: 2
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Paloma Picasso Heart and Arrow Brooch 18 karat Gold and Diamonds
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany Co.
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
. Crafted from 18 karat yellow gold, this brooch showcases a classic combination of luxury and design
Category

20th Century American Artisan Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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. Whimsical Yellow Gold Enamel and Gem Set Monkey Brooch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1970s Very Whimsical 18K Yellow Gold Monkey Brooch, measuring 2 1/4 inches in length X 1 3/8
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Vintage 1970s American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co. Yellow Gold Platinum Diamond 5 Leaf Schlumberger Brooch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. Yellow Gold & Platinum Diamond 5 Leaf Schlumberger Brooch PRIMARY DETAILS SKU
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21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Yellow Gold

TIFFANY CO. 1970 Frog Brooch 18Kt Yellow Gold With 6.62 Cwt Diamonds Emerald
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Miami, FL
A rare frog brooch designed by Tiffany Co. This is a very nice vintage brooch created by
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Vintage 1970s American Modernist Brooches

Materials

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

Tiffany Co. Schlumberger Apollo Brooch Yellow Gold and Platinum with Diamonds
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in London, GB
brilliant cut Platinum and 18k yellow gold with round brilliant diamonds. Weight of the item 22.4 grams
Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Mid-Century Tourmaline Coral Diamond Kitty Cat Brooch Yellow Gold
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Lisbon, PT
Tiffany & Co. Mid-Century tourmaline, coral and diamond kitty cat brooch in 18kt yellow gold, circa
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Modern Brooches

Materials

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

Tiffany Co Cabochon Emerald Brooch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
12 round-cut diamonds and a cabochon emerald. Approximate Length: 1.50" Metal Type: 18-karat gold
Category

20th Century American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co Multi Gem Flowers Earrings and Brooch Set
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co Multi Gem Earrings and Brooch Set A matching yellow gold brooch and earrings suite by
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20th Century American Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Antique Tiffany Co. Enamel Flower Brooch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
enamel gardenia brooch in 18K gold belongs to an enduringly popular Tiffany & Co. collection of orchids
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Antique Late 19th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel

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 Multi Gem Bouquet Brooch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co Multi Gem Bouquet Brooch A yellow gold floral brooch by Tiffany & Co. set with
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20th Century American Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Tiffany Company Authentic DiamondLeaf brooch 4.50 Carats
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Tiffany & Company Diamond leaf Brooch 4.50 Carats Very rare vintage circa 1980's authentic
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2010s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

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

Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Diamond Floral Brooch
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in Darnestown, MD
many. This floral brooch has 2.5 carats of diamonds. The gold in which they are set alternates between
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Vintage 1970s American Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co. Peridot Pendant Brooch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New Orleans, LA
pendant also features two lustrous pearls set in 18K gold and platinum. Embodying Belle Époque beauty and
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20th Century American Belle Époque Brooches

Materials

Peridot, 18k Gold, Platinum

Tiffany Co Jean Schlumberger Vintage France Flames 18K Diamond Brooch
By Jean Schlumberger
Located in Miami, FL
glamour. Details: Designer: Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co. (Hallmarked) Metal: 18K Yellow Gold
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Vintage 1980s French Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Edwardian Demantoid Platinum 18K Gold Antique Turtle Stickpin
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
total Completed by pinstem Tested as 18 karat gold and platinum Numbered and fully signed for Tiffany
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Vintage 1910s Edwardian Brooches

Materials

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

1970s Tiffany Co 1.00ct Ruby 0.25ct Diamond Gold Pin
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
This is an elegant 18k yellow gold pin by Tiffany & Co from the 1970s. The pin is set with round
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Vintage 1970s Brooches

Materials

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

Tiffany Schlumberger Thistle Brooch Sapphires
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in North Hollywood, CA
is 2" or 5.5cm total width 4 cm with a depth of 13.60 mm This is done in 18K yellow gold. Do not
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Early 2000s French Artisan Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Vintage Retro Tiffany and Co 18K Yellow Gold Cornucopia Sapphire Flower Pin
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Vintage Retro Tiffany and Co 18K Yellow Gold Cornucopia Sapphire Flower Pin. This
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Vintage 1960s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Mid Century Coral Turquoise Brooch Pendant by Tiffany Co.
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
. Crafted by Tiffany & Company from 18 karat yellow gold the pin has been cast and hand finished before
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Mid-20th Century American Modernist Brooches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Estate Paloma Picasso for Tiffany Co. Open Heart Diamond Pin 18K Yellow Gold
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany Co.
Located in Dallas, TX
Estate Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co. Open Heart Diamond Pin in 18K Yellow Gold. The heart is
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Vintage 1980s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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 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

Tiffany Co 0.45 Carat Ruby 0.42 Carat Round Diamond 18K YG Pin Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Brilliant F VS Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pin Brooch Style: Pin Metal: 18 Karat Yellow Gold Gemstone 1
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20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co 1.50 Carat Diamond 1.60 Carat Sapphire Gold Heart Pin
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
This is a charming 18k yellow gold heart pin by Tiffany & Co. The pin is set with sparkling round
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20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Gump’s Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Brooch By Ron McNamer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gump's diamond 18k yellow gold brooch by Ron McNamer, circa 1990s. The Gump's Diamond 18K Yellow
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1990s Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. 18 Karat Yellow Ruby and Diamond Thistle/Flower Moveable Pin
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This exquisite Tiffany & Co. 18k yellow gold thistle flower pin features vibrant round-cut rubies
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 19th Century 18K Gold Tiffany Co. Starburst Pin
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New Orleans, LA
A classic Victorian starburst themed brooch by Tiffany & Company, containing 2.70 carats total
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Antique Late 19th Century Brooches

Tiffany Co 0.12 Carat Round Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pin Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Gold Pin Brooch Style: Pin Metal: 18 Karat Yellow Gold Gemstone 1: 0.12 Carat Diamond Number of Stones
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20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Oscar Heyman 18k Gold Fancy Yellow Diamond Prowling Lion Brooch
By Oscar Heyman
Located in New York City, NY
Oscar Heyman 18k yellow gold 'prowling lion' brooch contains a 0.01ct round emerald eye, 22 round
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2010s American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co. Diamond Heart Pendant, 4.00 Carats
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New Orleans, LA
. Approximately 4.00 carats of Old European-cut diamonds offer a striking brilliance to the creation. Set in 18K
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20th Century American Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Tiffany Co Sapphire and Diamond Gold Flower Pin
Located in New York, NY
This is an elegant 18k yellow gold flower pin by Tiffany & Co. The pin is set with round cut
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20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co Enamel Circus Performer Brooch Designed by Donald Claflin
By Donald Claflin for Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Signed: Tiffany & Co Metal Type: 18-karat gold and platinum
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Vintage 1960s American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

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Tiffany 18k Gold And Diamond Brooch For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate tiffany 18k gold and diamond brooch for your needs in our varied inventory. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold, this item was constructed with great care. Our collection of these items for sale includes 196 vintage editions and 19 modern creations to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for a tiffany 18k gold and diamond brooch may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 19th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. Creating a tiffany 18k gold and diamond brooch has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Tiffany Co., Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co. and Paloma Picasso for Tiffany Co. are consistently popular. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes brilliant cut and mixed cut alternatives. Finding a tiffany 18k gold and diamond brooch for sale for women should be easy, but there are 73 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Tiffany 18k Gold And Diamond Brooch?

On average, a tiffany 18k gold and diamond brooch at 1stDibs sells for $5,500, while they’re typically $600 on the low end and $350,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself. 

Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.

Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.

For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.

Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.

In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so. 

Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.

Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle. 

BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.

A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in

Since Van Cleef Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.

Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.

Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.

The Legacy of Diamond in Jewelry Design

Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.

From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!

There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.

Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.

In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).

When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And on 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement ringsvintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings

Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.  

Finding the Right Brooches for You

Vintage brooches, which refer to decorative jewelry traditionally pinned to garments and used to fasten pieces of clothing together where needed, have seen increasing popularity in recent years.

While jewelry trends come and go, brooches are indeed back on the radar thanks to fashion houses like GucciVersaceDior and Saint Laurent, all of which feature fun pinnable designs in their current collections. Whether a dazzlingly naturalistic Art Nouveau dragonfly, a whimsical David Webb animal, a gem-studded bloom or a streamlined abstract design, these jewels add color and sparkle to your look and a spring to your step. 

Given their long history, brooches have expectedly taken on a variety of different shapes and forms over time, with jewelers turning to assorted methods of ornamentation for these accessories, including enameling and the integration of pearls and gemstones. Cameo brooches that originated during the Victorian age are characterized by a shell carved in raised relief that feature portraits of a woman’s profile, while 19th-century micromosaic brooches, comprising innumerable individually placed glass fragments, sometimes feature miniature depictions of a pastoral scene in daily Roman life.

At one time, brooches were symbols of wealth, made primarily from the finest metals and showcasing exquisite precious gemstones. Today, these jewels are inclusive and universal, and you don’t have to travel very far to find an admirer of brooches. They can be richly geometric in form, such as the ornate diamond pins dating from the Art Deco era, or designer-specific, such as the celebrated naturalistic works created by Tiffany Co., the milk glass and gold confections crafted by Trifari or handmade vintage Chanel brooches of silk or laminated sheer fabric. Chanel, of course, has never abandoned this style, producing gorgeously baroque CC examples since the 1980s.

Brooches are versatile and adaptable. These decorative accessories can be worn in your hair, on hats, scarves and on the lower point of V-neck clothing. Pin a dazzling brooch to the lapel of your blazer-and-tee combo or add a cluster of smaller pins to your overcoat. And while brooches have their place in “mourning jewelry,” in that a mourning brooch is representative of your connection to a lost loved one, they’re widely seen as romantic and symbolic of love, so much so that a hardcore brooch enthusiast might advocate for brooches to be worn over the heart.

Today, find a wide variety of antique and vintage brooches for sale on 1stDibs, including gold brooches, sapphire brooches and more.