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18 Karat Yellow Gold, Ruby and Diamond Brooch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Santa Fe, NM
18 karat yellow gold floral brooch with .25 carats Rubies, and .10 carats diamonds. Piece is
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20th Century American Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Angela Cummings for Tiffany Pair of Leaf Brooches
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
A Pair of Leaf Brooches designed by Angela Cummings for Tiffany. They are 18k Yellow Gold and are
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Vintage 1980s American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co. Cultured Pearl, 0.25ct Diamond Turtle Brooch #599 1" x 1.5" 13.6g
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous Cultured Pearl and Diamond Turtle Brooch #599 Features Cultured Pearls Measuring 1.55-4.10
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20th Century French Modern Brooches

Materials

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

Tiffany Co. Dragonfly Pin with Diamonds and Pearls Set in 18 Karat White Gold
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Atlanta, GA
The beauty of Tiffany & Co. jewelry is evident in this 18 karat white gold dragonfly pin. Two
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Vintage 1960s American Artisan Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

An 18k yellow gold, "Acier" and diamond brooch by Faraone.
By Faraone
Located in KERKRADE, NL
An 18k yellow gold, "acier" and diamond brooch by Faraone. Total diamond weight: circa 0.1ct
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1990s Italian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

TIFFANY Multi Stone Diamond Brooch
Located in New York City, NY
A rare brooch consisting of coral, turquoise and diamonds set on 18k gold. Signed Tiffany&Co with
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French Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Coral, Turquoise

Tiffany Co. Sterling Silver Gold Fish Pin
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
silver; the baby is 18K gold. Both have faceted sapphire eyes. 2 1/2"x 1 1/2." A charming piece of
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1990s American Brooches

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

TIFFANY CO Demantoid Fish Pin
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Chestnut Hill, MA
Unique 18 karat yellow gold Tiffany & Co fish pin. The body consists of 36 vibrant old European cut
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Vintage 1950s American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co. Multi Gem Floral Pin
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Chestnut Hill, MA
!8 karat yellow gold multi gem floral love knot pin consisting of diamonds, rubies, sapphires and
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20th Century Unknown Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Diamond Flower Brooch by SCHLUMBERGER
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
, mounted in 18k yellow gold, with French assay mark, signed "Schlumberger" "Montures" and with maker's mark
Category

French Brooches

Monseo Opal, Amethyst and Ruby Yellow Turtle Yellow Gold Brooch
By Monseo
Located in Porto, PT
This cute little turtle is crafted in 19.2K yellow gold and set with a boulder opal, white diamonds
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rhodium

1940s Baroque Pearl and Gemstone Rooster Brooch in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Middleton, WI
important jewelry houses. Buccellati, Cartier, Yard and Tiffany all crafted brooches in this genre, many
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Vintage 1940s French Retro Brooches

Materials

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

Oscar Heyman Sapphire Diamond Gold Platinum Pansy Pin
By Shreve, Crump Low
Located in Chestnut Hill, MA
18 karat yellow gold and platinum blue and fancy pink sapphire and diamond pansy pin consisting of
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinu...

Vintage Tiffany Co. / Diamond Pearl Frog Set
By Tiffany Co.
Located in London, GB
52 cm long Signature: Tiffany & Co. Marks: PT950 Gross Weight: 21.3 grams BROOCH Designed as a pavé
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Art Nouveau Diamond Opal Pendant/Brooch, circa 1900
Located in London, GB
18ct gold & silver set Art Nouveau Diamond Opal Pendant/Brooch dated circa 1900 Five round opals
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Antique Early 1900s British Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Art Nouveau Diamond Opal Pendant/Brooch, circa 1900
Located in London, GB
18ct gold & silver set Art Nouveau Diamond Opal Pendant/Brooch dated circa 1900 Five round opals
Category

Antique Early 1900s British Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Tiffany Co. 18K Yellow Gold Diamond and Sapphire Dog Brooch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
It doesnt get any more adorable than this exquisitely crafted Tiffany & Co. dog brooch. Perfect for
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21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. Retro Sapphire and Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Brooch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Chevy Chase, MD
A regal 1940's Tiffany & Co. Sapphire and Diamond brooch made in 18K yellow gold. The brooch
Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Revival Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany and Co Large Brooch 18k Yellow Gold
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A Diamonds and Rubies Starburst 18 k Yellow 23 g Weight.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. Diamond and Gold Bee Brooch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1960s, 18k and Platinum, by Tiffany & Co., France. This woefully fat bumble bee brooch from
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Vintage 1960s French Brooches

Materials

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

Tiffany Co. 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Sapphire Flower Brooch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
accented by a round white diamond. The textured petals, meticulously fashioned from 18k yellow gold
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20th Century Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. Paloma Picasso 18K Gold 1.35ct Diamond Heart and Arrow Brooch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
For the romantic fashionista. This heart and arrow brooch, rendered in solid 18K yellow gold, is
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21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage Tiffany Co Diamond and Emerald Owl Brooch in 18k Yellow Gold
By Tiffany Co.
Located in London, England
A beautiful vintage Tiffany & Co. diamond and emerald perching owl brooch set in 18k yellow gold
Category

1990s Unknown Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Tiffany Co. Sapphire and Diamond Bug Brooch in 18k Yellow Gold
By Tiffany Co.
Located in London, England
A beautifully handcrafted vintage Tiffany & Co. bug brooch set in 18k yellow gold. The bee’s body
Category

Vintage 1980s Retro Brooches

Materials

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

Tiffany Co. Diamond and Sapphire Puppy Brooch Set in 18k Yellow Gold
By Tiffany Co.
Located in London, England
A beautifully detailed signed Tiffany & Co. puppy brooch set in 18k yellow gold. The brooch
Category

Vintage 1980s American Retro Brooches

Materials

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

TIFFANY Platinum 18K Gold Diamond Opal Firework Brooch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York City, NY
Impressive and unusual "firework" inspired diamond brooch in a platinum and 18k gold setting by
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1990s American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Yellow Gold and Diamond Branches Brooch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1970 Tiffany & Company 18K yellow Gold Brooch, all handmade, having a textured finish in the
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Vintage 1970s American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co. Gold, Diamond, Coral and Turquoise Brooch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
An Estate 18 karat gold brooch with coral, turquoise, enamel and diamond by Tiffany & Co. This
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Vintage 1970s Brooches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold

1950s Tiffany Gold, Sapphire, and Diamond Flower Brooch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
A gold brooch in the form of a flower with a sapphire and diamond center, in 18k. Tiffany & Co.
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Vintage 1950s American Brooches

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co. 18K Yellow Gold and Platinum Brooch/Pendant with Diamonds
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Bethesda, MD
Tiffany & Co. is renowned. Details: Maker: Tiffany & Co. Metal: 18K Yellow Gold & Platinum Diamonds
Category

Vintage 1970s American Modernist Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Paloma Picasso 18K Yellow/White Gold and 0.25 Carat Diamond Brooch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
This Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso brooch is made out of 18K yellow and white gold and weighs 8.4
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21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

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

Tiffany Co. Platinum Gold and Diamond Frog Brooch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1990 Tiffany & Company Frog Brooch, Platinum and 18K Yellow Gold, measuring 2 inches in
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1990s American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Vintage Tiffany Co. Ruby and Diamond Bug Brooch in 18k Yellow and White Gold
By Tiffany Co.
Located in London, England
A beautifully handcrafted vintage Tiffany & Co. bug brooch set in 18k yellow and white gold. The
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Vintage 1980s Unknown Retro Brooches

Materials

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

Tiffany Co. Diamond Gold Floral Brooch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Darnestown, MD
Tiffany and Co. eight swirling petal flower brooch centered with 7 diamonds weighing approximately
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Vintage 1960s Italian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co. Diamond Gold Bee Brooch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Bethesda, MD
18 karat yellow gold Tiffany & Co. bee brooch The brooch contains 17 brilliant cut diamonds
Category

1990s American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co. Diamond Gold Circle Brooch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Chevy Chase, MD
A large Tiffany & Co. Diamond and 18k yellow gold circle brooch. The diamonds are round brilliant
Category

Late 20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co. Animal Seal Brooch Balancing Diamond Ball 18K Yellow Gold
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Fairfield, CT
Tiffany & Co. Animal Seal Brooch Balancing Diamond Ball 18K Yellow Gold This modern brooch by
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. Diamond Gold Leaf Brooch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1970s, 18k, Tiffany & Co., American. This well-mannered Tiffany brooch features a lovely leaf
Category

Vintage 1970s American Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co. Gold Diamond Giraffe Brooch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in London, England
A diamond and sapphire set giraffe brooch, by Tiffany&Co. The giraffe is finely textured, in mid
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Vintage 1980s German Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co. 18K Gold Gem-Set Dog Brooch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Houston, TX
Vintage Tiffany & Co. 18K yellow gold wirework dog brooch, set with diamonds and rubies. Circa 1970
Category

Vintage 1970s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co. Diamond Pearl Platinum and Gold Flower Brooch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
An 18 karat gold and platinum brooch with diamonds and pearls by Tiffany & Co. The brooch has 52
Category

Vintage 1970s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Diamond Ruby Sapphire 18k Yellow Gold American Flag Brooch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Simpsonville, SC
Discover the refined elegance of this Tiffany & Co. American Flag Brooch, a stunning representation
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

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

Vintage Tiffany Co. Diamond Zebra Brooch Set in 18k Yellow Gold
By Tiffany Co.
Located in London, England
A charming vintage Tiffany & Co. Zebra brooch set in 18k yellow gold. The brooch depicts a
Category

Early 2000s Unknown Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. 1950 s Sapphire Diamond 18K Gold Vintage Owl Brooch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
0.12 carat total - eye clean and bright Completed by pinstem with locking closure Stamped 18k for 18
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Vintage 1950s Brooches

Materials

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

TIFFANY SCHLUMBERGER 18K Gold Paris Flame Plat. Diamond Brooch
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in New York City, NY
Magnificent 18k yellow gold platinum and diamond brooch, by Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger. The name
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co. Paloma Picasso 18K Yellow/White Gold and 0.25 Carat Diamond Brooch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
This Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso brooch is made out of 18K yellow and white gold and weighs 8.4
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Tiffany Co. 18k Yellow Gold, Turquoise, Sapphire Diamond Brooch Vintage
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Tiffany & Co. 18k Yellow Gold, Turquoise, Sapphire & Diamond Brooch Vintage Here is your chance to
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Vintage 1960s Italian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Turquoise, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. Diamond Gold Giraffe Clip Brooch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1980s Tiffany & Company 18K yellow Gold and Diamond Giraffe Clip Brooch, measuring 1 5/8 inch
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Vintage 1980s French Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co. Emerald Diamond Gold Cat Brooch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Miami, FL
18k yellow gold Tiffany and Co 1991 brooch featuring Emerald eyes and 5 round brilliant cut
Category

20th Century American Brooches

Materials

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

Tiffany Co. Large Diamond Gold Pendant Brooch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond Large Brooch by Tiffany & Co. With 14 round brilliant cut natural yellow
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Vintage 1980s American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co. Tsavorite Diamond Yellow Gold Brooch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Bethesda, MD
The 18 karat yellow gold Tiffany Co. tsavorite and diamond bee brooch features 19 green
Category

1990s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Tsavorite, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co. Diamond Yellow Gold Scimitar Brooch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
Exotic and rare, this brooch from Tiffany & Co. is absolutely stunning. The brooch is made of 18K
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20th Century American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co. Diamond Gold Dogwood Flower Brooch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
This classic Tiffany brooch features a delicate dogwood flower design crafted in 18k yellow gold
Category

Vintage 1980s American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. Diamond Gold Elephant Brooch Pendant
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tiffany Elephant Diamond Gold Brooch-pendant Tiffany gold and diamond elephant brooch-pendant
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Vintage 1970s Contemporary Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co. Victorian Diamond Enamel 18K Gold Antique Flower Pendant Brooch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
ring bale With hinged pinstem and looped closure Tested as 18 karat gold and platinum Fully signed for
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Antique Early 1900s Victorian Brooches

Materials

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

Tiffany Co. Penguin 3D Brooch Pin 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Eye 7.4g 1"
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Northbrook, IL
Elevate your style with this exquisite Tiffany & Co. Penguin Brooch. Crafted from 18k yellow gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Tiffany Co. 18K Yellow Gold Double Leaf Brooch with Diamond Accent
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
: Tiffany & Co. Style: Vintage Hallmarks: © 2003 T & CO. 750 Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Weight: 16.1 grams
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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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.