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1940s Ruby Diamond Brooch by Tiffany Co
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
yellow gold before being set with rubies and diamonds. The brilliant and single cut diamonds in the piece
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Mid-20th Century American Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Sapphire and Diamond Pansy Pin, Signed Tiffany Co. by Oscar Heyman Brothers
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Boston, MA
Blue, fancy pink sapphires and diamonds are set in 18kt yellow gold and platinum in this
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Mid-20th Century American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold...

Vintage Tiffany Co. Diamond Butterfly Brooch, c.1980s
By Tiffany Co.
Located in London, GB
brilliant diamonds, totalling 0.08 carat. These diamonds are of high quality as expected of Tiffany & Co
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Vintage 1980s British Modern Brooches

Materials

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

Tiffany Co 14k Rose Gold Diamond Brooch or Pendant Earring Set Platinum Detail
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Perry, FL
Rare Tiffany & Co. Retro 14k Rose Gold and Diamond with Platinum Detailing Brooch/ Pin or Pendant
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21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Schlumberger 18ct yellow gold, platinum diamond leaf brooch
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in London, GB
gold Stamped on underside 'TIFFANY & CO SCHLUMBERGER STUDIOS AU750' 21 round brilliant cut diamonds
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Mid-20th Century European Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Schlumberger 18ct yellow gold, platinum diamond leaf brooch
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in London, GB
gold Stamped on underside 'TIFFANY & CO SCHLUMBERGER STUDIOS AU750' 21 round brilliant cut diamonds
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Mid-20th Century European Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Pearl Dia Edwardian Necklace 18" Yellow Gold 18k .15ctw Converted
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Greensboro, NC
Brand: Tiffany Co. Design: Converted hat pin (stil has Tiffany and Co. Stamp on side of bail
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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. 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

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

18K Yellow Gold “Tiffany Co” Diamond Umbrella Brooch
Located in Hicksville, NY
Diamond Details: Natural Diamonds, Round Brilliant shape, .25ct total weight, F Color, VS Clarity Pin
Category

1990s Art Deco Brooches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. 1981 Elsa Peretti Crossover Black Jade Bangle in 18kt Yellow Gold
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Tiffany & Co in the 1974 and change the complete role of diamonds and color gemstones in fashion for the
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Vintage 1970s American Modernist Bangles

Materials

Jade, Black Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gold, diamond and turquoise brooch
Located in New Orleans, LA
well as for lapel pin for men. Size: 31.40mm wide and 13.40mm high Materials: Heavy 18kt gold, white
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Vintage 1950s Unknown Post-War Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Gold

Gold, diamond and turquoise brooch
Gold, diamond and turquoise brooch
$3,880 Sale Price
20% Off
Oscar Heyman Gold and Platinum Pave Diamond "Two Kitty" Brooch
By Oscar Heyman
Located in New York City, NY
Oscar Heyman 18kt yellow gold and platinum "Two Kitty" brooch contains a 189 round diamonds
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2010s Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Platinum

14K Yellow Gold Fly Brooch with Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
openings, garden parties, formal dinners, or stylish cocktail events. Its radiant gold glow and diamond
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Late 20th Century American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Fly Brooch with Diamonds
14K Yellow Gold Fly Brooch with Diamonds
$1,357 Sale Price / set
25% Off
Oscar Heyman Flying Egret Ruby and Diamond Bird Brooch
By Oscar Heyman
Located in New York City, NY
Oscar Heyman 18kt yellow gold and platinum flying egret bird brooch contains 245 round diamonds
Category

2010s American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

Victorian Imperial Russian 14k Gold Bracelet Rose Cut Diamonds Antique Estate
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A Victorian Imperial Russian 14k gold bracelet, featuring rose cut diamonds. The bracelet is made
Category

Early 20th Century Russian Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Silver

Victorian 14k Gold Silver Two-Stone Diamond Earrings Old Mine Cut, Antique
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This pair of Victorian two-stone diamond earrings is crafted in 14k yellow gold with silver
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

PAUL FLATO 1940 Shoe Brooch In 18Kt Gold, Platinum, Diamonds, Sapphires Rubies
By Paul Flato
Located in Miami, FL
elegant brooch has been masterfully crafted in the shape of a shoe in solid yellow gold of 18 karats and
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold...

T. B. Starr Belle Époque Pearl Platinum and Gold Brooch, Circa 1905
By Theodore B. Starr
Located in London, GB
An antique, T. B. Starr, Belle Époque diamond, pearl, platinum and gold brooch, featuring a natural
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Antique Early 1900s American Belle Époque Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Platinum

Van Cleef Arpels 1925 Paris Lapel Clip Watch Platinum With 2.17 Ctw Diamonds
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
18kt gold pin, set with shuttle and brilliant diamonds. Carved hexagonal beveled glass. Dial
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Brooches

Materials

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

Vintage Cartier Earrings 18k Gold Clip-On Estate Jewelry
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
intricate texture. Two layers of the gold “pins” and “buttons” are sitting on different levels. There is a
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Vintage 1960s American Clip-on Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

SLOAN Co. 1920 Art Deco Enameled Racing Car Brooch In 14Kt Gold With Pearls
By Sloan Company
Located in Miami, FL
. The car was crafted with stylized patterns in solid yellow gold of 14 karats with high polished finish
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

1914 Vacheron Constantin for Merimont Mens Art Deco 44mm Pocket Watch Platinum
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Suwanee, GA
rippling and a pin prick indention near its Art Deco styled rose gold initials. Bow condition: Excellent
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Vintage 1910s Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Platinum

Tiffany Co. Double Heart Diamond Gold Pin
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Lovely figural double heart pin. Made & signed by Tiffany & Co. Two overlapping 14K yellow gold
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Vintage 1940s American More Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

TIFFANY CO. Ruby Diamond and Yellow Gold Ribbon Pin
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Tiffany & Co. 14k yellow gold ruby and diamond ribbon pin. There are 12 round diamonds that weigh
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Vintage 1940s Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, 14k Gold

Tiffany Co. 1.30 Carat Old Shield Cut Diamond Lapel Pin
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Essex, GB
Unusual, rare and incredibly beautiful. This stunning lapel pin from Tiffany & Co was crafted in
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Mid-20th Century French More Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond

Tiffany Co. Gold Heart Pin
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Chic retro heart pin. Made and signed by TIFFANY & CO. Comprised of eight interlocking figural
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Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches

Materials

14k Gold

Tiffany Co. 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Umbrella Brooch Pin
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Gainesville, FL
You are viewing a beautiful Vintage Tiffany & Co 18ky Gold & Diamond Brooch Pin. This brooch is
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Contemporary Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold

Retro Tiffany Co. Gold Bow Pin
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Chic retro figural "bow" pin. Made and signed by TIFFANY & CO. In a fine-line pleated pattern
Category

Vintage 1940s American Brooches

Materials

14k 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

Tiffany Co. Sterling Silver Gold Fish Pin
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Figural mommy and baby fish pin. Made and signed by TIFFANY & CO. The mother fish is sterling
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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

Rare Tiffany Co. 18 Karat Gold Turquoise 0.92 Carat Diamond Brooch Pin Pendant
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Shaker Heights, OH
Stunning Tiffany & Co. 18k Gold Turquoise 0.92 ct Diamond Fur Clip Pin / Brooch / Pendant Gorgeous
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Vintage 1950s American Retro Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold

Oscar Heyman for Tiffany Co. Diamond Pansy Pin
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Chestnut Hill, MA
Estate Oscar Heyman Bros platinum and 18 karat yellow gold pansy pin set with colorless diamonds
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Vintage 1960s American More Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

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

Tiffany Co. Sterling Star Pins
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Pair of figural "star" pins. Made and signed by TIFFANY & CO. Heavy gauge sterling silver. 1 1/4
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Vintage 1950s Mexican Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage Tiffany Co. 14 Karat Gold and Diamond Cufflinks
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Daytona Beach, FL
Vintage Estate Tiffany and Co. 14 Karat Gold & Diamond Woven Knot Cufflinks With Matching Shirt
Category

Early 20th Century American Retro Cufflinks

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Retro 2-tone yellow and pink gold bow pin with box by Tiffany
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York City, NY
14kt yellow and pink gold bow pin accented with small rubies and diamonds.
Category

American Brooches

Tiffany Co. 14 Karat Gold Feather Brooch Pin Ruby, Matching Ear Clips Set
By Tiffany Co.
Located in London, GB
An Outstanding Brooch with Earclips Made by the fabulous Tiffany & Co - rare 14 kt Yellow Gold
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Mid-20th Century American Retro Brooches

Materials

Ruby, 14k 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
grams Overall Condition: Very Good. Completed by a double Pin-stem. Marked 18K France Tiffany & Co
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20th Century French Modern Brooches

Materials

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

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...

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
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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
diamonds are set in platinum. The pin stem has a trombone style clasp. The brooch measures 55 x 53x 17 mm
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Vintage 1940s French Retro Brooches

Materials

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

Tiffany Co. 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond and Emerald Cat Pin
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Tiffany & Co. 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cat pin. 12 Grams of gold. Cat is sitting on an 18 karat white
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1990s German More Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co. Ruby Diamond Gold Pin
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
Vintage extra fine 1960 Tiffany & Co 18k Yellow gold gem Ruby and Diamond flower pin. Three
Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. Diamond Gold Anemone Pin
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
Authentic Tiffany & Co Anemone 18k yellow gold diamond double clip pin. 7 round diamonds
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Vintage 1960s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co. Amethyst Diamond Gold Circle Pin
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
Tiffany & Co fine deep reddish purple Amethyst diamond circle pin. Hallmark is house roof with HH
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Vintage 1960s Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. Diamond Gold Platinum Pin Brooch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
14k Yellow Gold And Platinum Diamond Pin Brooch by Tiffany & Co. With 12 round brilliant cut
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Vintage 1970s American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Tiffany Co. Tourmaline Diamond Yellow Gold Pin
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
Classic swirl design Art Nouveau influenced slightly rose gold Tiffany & Co fine Tourmaline and
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Vintage 1930s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow 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
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21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

TIFFANY CO. Edwardian Diamond Gold Heart Pin/Pendant
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Narberth, PA
A gorgeous Tiffany Company diamond heart pin/pendant from the Edwardian era (ca1910). This
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Vintage 1910s Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum

1940s Tiffany Co. sapphire diamond gold Bouquet Pin
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Princeton, NJ
14K yellow gold Tiffany Co sapphire and diamond ribbon bouquet pin. The brooch has 6 round
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Antique 1640s Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold

Tiffany Co. Gold Dogwood Pin
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Princeton, NJ
18K yellow gold stamped Tiffany & Co Dogwood pin with diamonds in the stamen. The 7 round brilliant
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Early 2000s American Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co. Sapphire Diamond Gold Star Burst Pin
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Miami, FL
18 Karat Yellow Gold Tiffany & Co. Pin Containing 21 Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds, F Color, VS
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20th Century American Brooches

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co. Gold, Enamel, Emerald Diamond Giraffe Pin
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
karat yellow gold, brown enamel, green emerald set eyes, round diamonds set in the ears and baguette cut
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Vintage 1960s American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co. Ruby Diamond Stick Pin
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Miami, FL
18k yellow gold Tiffany & Co. stick pin featuring 5 round brilliant cut diamonds weighing
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20th Century American Brooches

Materials

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

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Tiffany Gold And Diamond Pins For Sale on 1stDibs

Browse a vast assortment of tiffany gold and diamond pins for sale on 1stDibs. These distinct designs — crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold — can elevate any look. Find a collection of 62 vintage versions or 6 modern creations for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and pieces in stock date back to the 19th Century while others were produced as recently as the 21st Century. Our collection of tiffany gold and diamond pins includes designs that are universally popular, but Modern and Contemporary styles, specifically, are sought with frequency. Versions of these items have been a part of the life’s work for many jewelers, but those produced by Tiffany Co., Oscar Heyman and Angela Cummings for Tiffany Co. are consistently popular. Today, if you’re looking for round cut tiffany gold and diamond pins and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes brilliant cut and old european cut alternatives. There aren’t many items for men in our collection of tiffany gold and diamond pins, as most of the options available are for women.

How Much are Tiffany Gold And Diamond Pins?

On average, tiffany gold and diamond pins at 1stDibs sell for $4,868, while they’re typically $600 on the low end and $56,000 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.