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18K and Gem set Heart brooch by Tiffany Company
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Interesting 18K Yellow Gold Heart brooch by Tiffany & Company, Textured surface with raised Hearts
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co. Enamel Diamond Gold Flower Brooch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
elegance that will transcend time. The brooch is made of 18K yellow gold and is accented with a lustrous
Category

Late 20th Century American Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. Ruby Diamond Gold Rooster Brooch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1950s, 18k, Tiffany & Co., American. This strutting Tiffany & Co. chanticleer brooch features
Category

Vintage 1950s American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

TIFFANY, SCHLUMBERGER chic diamond and gold cross brooch.
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
An 18 karat yellow gold and diamond brooch. Signed Tiffany and Company, Schlumberger. Designed as
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1990s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co. Kunzite Diamond Gold Bird Brooch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
gorgeous brooch in radiant 18K yellow gold molded into an appealing form of a bird and embellished with
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Brooches

Materials

Kunzite, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. Fancy Yellow and White Diamond Gold Seahorse Brooch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
amorous display, are positioned back-to-back. Made of 18k yellow gold and set with 142 white (E-F color
Category

Vintage 1960s American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co. Gemstone Diamond Gold Toucan Brooch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
Tiffany & Co. that depicts an exotic bird, featuring 18K yellow gold adorned with 0.30ct of diamonds, as
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Late 20th Century Brooches

Materials

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

Tiffany Co. Enameled and Diamond Set Gold Lady Bug Brooch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Litchfield, CT
weight G color and VS clarity diamonds HALLMARKS: Tiffany & Co. and 750 for 18k STOCK NUMBER: 18350
Category

Vintage 1970s American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. Emerald and Diamond Tiger brooch in Yellow Gold
By Tiffany Co.
Located in London, England
A simply stunning Tiffany & Co emerald and diamond tiger brooch set in solid 18k yellow gold; circa
Category

1990s German Retro Brooches

Materials

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

TIFFANY, SCHLUMBERGER gold, enamel, ruby and diamond brooch.
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
An 18 karat yellow gold, ruby, enamel and platinum set diamond brooch. Tiffany, Schlumberger.
Category

Vintage 1960s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co. Sapphire and Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Brooch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
18K yellow gold Tiffany and Co brooch with sapphires and aprox 1 carat of diamonds
Category

Late 20th Century Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

TIFFANY Gold and Enamel Frog Brooch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Darnestown, MD
Whimsical frog brooch by Tiffany with green enamel and diamond eyes. Measures 1 1/16" long and 1
Category

Vintage 1960s American Brooches

Materials

18k Gold

Tiffany Co. Platinum 18k Gold 5.80ctw Diamond Green Enamel Frog Brooch Pin
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Montclair, NJ
This breathtaking statement brooch by Tiffany & Co. features a large frog design crafted in solid
Category

1990s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum, Enamel

Tiffany Co. Coral Diamond Gold Beetle Lapel Brooch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Miami, FL
& Company and the purity mark '18 K'. This naturalistic inspired vintage pin brooch remains in pristine
Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Brooches

Materials

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

TIFFANY CO. Diamond and Tsavorite Pansy Brooch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Amsterdam, NL
18 carat gold and 51 brilliant cut diamonds (circa 2.1 carats) set in platinum, the heart of the
Category

Vintage 1960s American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

TIFFANY CO. SCHLUMBERGER Diamond and Gold Apollo Brooch
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in New York City, NY
Rare and unusual 18k yellow gold and platinum diamond circular brooch from the "Apollo" collection
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Tiffany and Co Eighteen Karat Gold Sapphires Diamonds Floral Brooch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Tiffany and Company sapphire and diamond brooch Eighteen Karat yellow gold Condition Report
Category

Mid-20th Century American Post-War Brooches

Materials

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

Vintage Tiffany Co 18K Gold Diamond Sapphire Open Work Spray Flower Pin Brooch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Montclair, NJ
This large, breathtaking, vintage Tiffany & Co. brooch is very well crafted in solid 18k yellow
Category

Vintage 1960s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. Schlumberger Diamond Gold Platinum Flame Brooch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
An 18 karat yellow gold, platinum and diamond set brooch. Tiffany Schlumberger French. The brooch
Category

Vintage 1980s French Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. Diamond Gold Platinum Wheat Sheaf Brooch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An iconic brooch by Tiffany & Co. Beautifully crafted in 18k yellow gold. The 11 diamonds weigh
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Vintage 1970s American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Emerald Diamond Gold Platinum Leaf Brooch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Bethesda, MD
An elegant leaf brooch from Tiffany & Co, set with round emeralds and 16 brilliant diamonds
Category

Vintage 1980s American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co. Sapphire Diamond Gold Bonnet Themed Brooch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Chevy Chase, MD
A wonderful Tiffany & Co. bonnet themed brooch with sapphire and diamond adornment. The brooch is
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co. Diamond Ruby Enamel Gold Seahorse Brooch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
diamonds, rubies and glowing green enamel. Crafted in 18k gold and platinum. Signed Tiffany & Co.
Category

Vintage 1970s American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

18 Karat Gold Tiffany Co. Diamond Cat Brooch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in London, England
An elegant 18ct yellow gold brooch, signed Tiffany & Co 1989, Germany. Designed as a regal Siamese
Category

Vintage 1980s German Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. Diamond Dragonfly Brooch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in London, GB
Here we have an 18ct white gold brooch from the world renowned jewellery designer, Tiffany & Co
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Tiffany Co. Pave Diamond Gold Safety Pin Brooch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Narberth, PA
This diamond safety pin by Tiffany & Co. is quite a stylish estate piece! Made of 18kt yellow gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Cat s Eye Enamel and 18k Yellow Gold Owl Brooch by Tiffany Co
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
gold fineness mark (18k). This vintage diamond brooch is supplied with an independent gemstone grading
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Vintage 1950s American Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. Gold Owl Brooch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1970s 18K Yellow Gold and Gem Set Owl Brooch by Tiffany & Co. Nicely Detailed with Diamond
Category

Vintage 1970s American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co. 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond and Ruby Brooch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
yours. The brooch is made of radiant 18K yellow gold and boasts a total of 0.75 carats of diamonds and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. Ruby and Diamond Penguin Brooch Yellow Gold, Circa 1960
By Tiffany Co.
Located in London, GB
A Tiffany & Co. ruby and diamond penguin brooch in yellow gold, circa 1960. This charming vintage
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Vintage 1960s American Retro Brooches

Materials

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

Tiffany Co. Diamond, Sapphire and Enamel Monkey Brooch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New Orleans, LA
brooch was created by Tiffany & Co. Crafted of exquisitely worked 18K yellow gold, the body of this
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Paloma Picasso, Tiffany Co., Gold and Diamond "Scribble" Brooch
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany Co.
Located in Dallas, TX
! This 18k yellow gold brooch features sparkling diamonds sprinkled at the white gold tip. It is apx. 1-7
Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

1950s Tiffany Co. Ruby Diamond Gold Brooch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Tiffany & Co 18K Rose and Yellow Gold Brooch Featuring 11 Beautiful Rubies and 3 European Cut
Category

20th Century American Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

Angela Cummings Tiffany Co. 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ginkgo Leaf Brooch
By Angela Cummings for Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Timeless 18k yellow gold and diamond Ginkgo Leaf brooch by Angela Cummings for Tiffany & Co. This
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Late 20th Century Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

TIFFANY CO. 18k Yellow Gold, Ruby Diamond Cat Clip Pin Brooch Vintage 1960s
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Tiffany & Co. Vintage 1960s 18k Yellow Gold, Ruby & Diamond Cat Brooch Here is your chance to
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. Figural Cat Brooch Emeralds Diamonds Gold
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tiffany & Co figural cat gold brooch set with emeralds and diamonds circa 1991. Depicting a clever
Category

1990s Unknown Contemporary Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co. Jade Ruby Diamond Gold Turtle Brooch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1950s, 18k, Tiffany & Co., France. This fabulously baroque sea turtle is a charming example
Category

Vintage 1950s French Brooches

Materials

Jade, Ruby, White Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique Rare Tiffany Co. Diamond and Ruby Brooch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
This rare foliate brooch by Tiffany and Co. features 15 old mine cut diamonds weighing
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Antique 19th Century Late Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. Fireworks Brooch Pink Tourmaline Tsavorite Garnet Diamonds 18k
By Tiffany Co.
Located in MIAMI, FL
One fantastic design seen on this Tiffany & Co. brooch. The brooch is crafted in 18k yellow gold
Category

1990s American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Tourmaline, Tsavorite, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co Elsa Peretti Diamond Cat Heart Brooch in 18K Gold
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany Co.
Located in Boston, MA
A Paloma Picasso designed heart and cat form brooch by Tiffany & Company. Pave set with 1.02
Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co. 1960s Diamond Ruby Sapphire 18K Yellow Gold Vintage Bee Bug Brooch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
purplish red Completed by hinged pinstem with locking closure Stamped for 18 karat gold Fully signed for
Category

Vintage 1960s Modern Brooches

Materials

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

Tiffany Co. Schlumberger Diamond Clip-Brooch/Pendant, 18K Gold Maltese Cross
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in London, GB
An 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Maltese Cross Pendant/Brooch, Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co
Category

1990s American Retro Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. 18K YG Pendant Brooch with Citrine Tourmaline and Round Diamonds
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Addison, TX
This is a Pre-Owned RETIRED Tiffany & Co. 18k Yellow Gold Mounting Pendant/Brooch Mounting with the
Category

20th Century American Modern Brooches

Materials

Citrine, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co Diamond Butterfly Brooch in 18 Karat Yellow and White Gold
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Fairfield, CT
Tiffany & Co Diamond Butterfly Brooch in 18 Karat Yellow and White Gold This Tiffany & Co
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co Paisley Diamond brooch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Tiffany & Co Diamond Brooch Paisley motif. 60 Beautiful fine round diamonds F color VVS Quality
Category

Vintage 1970s American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Coral Diamond Gold Crab Lapel Brooch Pin
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Miami, FL
This authentic Tiffany & Co. lapel brooch from the vintage Retro era is crafted in solid 18K
Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Retro Brooches

Materials

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

Tiffany Co. Gem Set Ruby Diamond Gold Fish Brooch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1960s 18k Yellow Gold fish brooch by Tiffany and Company, nicely detailed and set with
Category

Vintage 1960s American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co. Schlumberger Ruby Diamond Platinum Gold Ibex Brooch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York City, NY
Very fine Ibex brooch by Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger. Made in 18k yellow gold and platinum, with a
Category

Late 20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Diamond Sapphire Yellow Gold Opening Flower Brooch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond Sapphire Opening Flower Brooch by Tiffany & Co. With 1 round brilliant
Category

Vintage 1980s American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co. 18 Karat White Gold, Diamond and Cultured Pearl Dragonfly Brooch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Weston, MA
brilliant diamonds 2 cultured pearls 18k white gold Signed Tiffany & Co. Circa 1960s
Category

Vintage 1960s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Tiffany Co. Diamond Ruby Yellow Gold Cat Brooch Pin
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby Cat Brooch Pin by Tiffany & Co. With 80 round rubies and 2 round
Category

Vintage 1980s American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co. Emerald and Diamond Tiger Brooch in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Tiffany Co.
Located in London, England
A simply stunning Tiffany & Co emerald and diamond tiger brooch set in solid 18k yellow gold; circa
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1990s German Modern Brooches

Materials

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

Tiffany Co. Diamond Lizard Brooch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Tiffany & Co. (established 1837) Diamond Lizard Brooch with “en tremblant” limbs and tail. 20th
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Antique Mid-19th Century Brooches

Materials

18k Gold

Tiffany Co. Platinum 18K Yellow Gold, 4.50 Carat Diamond Art Deco Style Brooch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
This Tiffany & Co. art deco style brooch is made out of platinum and 18K white gold and weighs 10.5
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Tiffany Co. Ruby Diamond Yellow Gold Flower Brooch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
elegance. The brooch is made of 18K yellow gold and is shaped like a gorgeous flower. Lastly, the center of
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20th Century American Brooches

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1930 s Tiffany Company Diamond Peridot Gold Pin Brooch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Tiffany & Company Diamond Peridot Brooch from the late 1930's. This exquisite 18 karat yellow gold
Category

Mid-20th Century Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co. Schlumberger Diamond Gold Thistle Brooch
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
An 18 karat yellow gold and diamond Thistle brooch, by Schlumberger, Tiffany & Co., Circa 1990s
Category

1990s American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 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.