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Tiffany Co Diamond Sapphire Retro Pin
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
14kt Rose gold Tiffany & Co. Retro Pinwheel Pin set with faceted Ceylon Sapphire & 5 bezel set
Category

Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose 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

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. Two Gold, Platinum, Carved Gem-Set and Diamond Beetle Pins
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
18 kt., fluted amethyst & pink tourmaline, 83 round diamonds ap. 1.40 cts., both signed Tiffany
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Diamond Gold Platinum Jockey Horse Pin Brooch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Gorgeous equestrian pin created by Tiffany & Co. It is definitely a conversational piece! It can be
Category

Vintage 1980s American Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Base Metal, Platinum, Yellow Gold

Vintage Tiffany Co. Diamond Ruby Rose and Green Gold Bow Brooch Pin
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
14k Rose And Green Gold Diamond & Ruby Vintage Bow Pin Brooch by Tiffany & Co. With 3 round cut
Category

20th Century American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

1940s Tiffany Co. Crystal Diamond Gold Leaf Pin Brooch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This beautifully crafted crystal and yellow gold pin by Tiffany & Company features a carved crystal
Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Brooches

Materials

Crystal, White Diamond, 14k Gold

Tiffany Co. Emerald Diamond Bar Pins
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Square cut vibrant Emerald & Round - full cut - clean & white Diamonds. Each pin has 10
Category

1990s American Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Amethyst, Sapphire and Diamond Pansy Pin
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This realistic sculptural designed pansy pin with jewel tones of amethyst and yellow sapphires are
Category

20th Century American Brooches

Tiffany Co. Art Deco Platinum and Diamond Brooch Pin
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Exquisite Tiffany & Co. Art Deco brooch pin crafted in Platinum featuring 16 old european cut
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Vintage Yellow Gold Diamond Sapphire Butterfly Brooch Pin
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Circa 1960s Tiffany & Co. Butterfly pin made of 14k yellow gold features diamond and sapphire
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. Diamond Cactus Plant Yellow Gold Platinum Pin Brooch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold And Platinum Diamond Cactus Plant Brooch Pins by Tiffany & Co. With 4 round
Category

20th Century American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Victoria Diamond Ruby Yellow Gold Circle Pin Brooch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
Authentic Victoria Tiffany & Co. diamond Ruby circle pin. The finest of designs and gems. 4
Category

1990s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. 14k Diamond Horseshoe Stick Pin
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Narberth, PA
cut diamonds. Attached to the back of the horseshoe is a long gold stickpin that is marked "TIFFANY
Category

Mid-20th Century Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Tiffany Co. 3.51 Carat Diamond and Lapis Lazuli Brooch Pin
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Tiffany & Co. Brooch Pin crafted in 18 karat yellow and white gold featuring 49 round brilliant cut
Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. Fireworks Sapphire Tanzanite Diamond Platinum Gold Pin Brooch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
Platinum And 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Yellow Sapphire Tanzanite Fireworks Pin Brooch by Tiffany & Co
Category

1990s American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, Yellow Sapphire, Platinum, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. Platinum and Diamond Encrusted Bird Form Lapel Pin and Watch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Gold Hands. Signed Tiffany & Company articulated Bird form lapel pin. length of Lapel pin and watch is
Category

Vintage 1910s American Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Antique Cherub Cameo Diamond Pin
By Tiffany Co.
Located in London, GB
, surrounded by pavé and claw set old-cut diamonds, mounted in gold. Signed Tiffany & Co under the brooch
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Brooches

Materials

Agate, Diamond, 18k Gold

Vintage Tiffany Co. 18 Karat Yellow Gold Rudolph Reindeer Diamond Pin
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Great Neck, NY
Gorgeous Tiffany & Co. Reindeer pin with a ruby nose and diamonds. Item #P0085 Metal: 18K Yellow
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co. Emerald Diamond Yellow Gold Sea Urchin Pin Brooch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond Emerald Sea Urchin Pin Brooch by Tiffany & Co. With 1 round brilliant cut
Category

Vintage 1980s American Brooches

Materials

Emerald, Diamond

Tiffany Co. Art Deco Lapis Diamond Onyx Platinum Gold Jabot Pin
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Tiffany & Co 14k gold and platinum jabot pin, adorned with lapis, onyx and diamonds. Each
Category

20th Century Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Gold, Platinum

Tiffany Co, 18 Karat Yellow Gold, Turquoise Diamond Starfish Brooch Pin
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
We adore this playful brooch pin by Tiffany and Company in the form of a starfish. The pin which
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Retro Brooches

Materials

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

Tiffany Co. Diamond Dogwood Flower 18 Karat Yellow Gold Brooch Pin
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Miami, FL
This beautiful and authentic Dogwood flower brooch is crafted by Tiffany & Co. in solid yellow
Category

Vintage 1980s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. Diamond Enamel Round Open Pin Brooch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Boca Raton, FL
gold pin.  The blue and green enamel is in mint condition, and measures 1.5 inches in diameter. Signed
Category

Late 20th Century Modern Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. Rubellite Tsavorite Diamond Yellow Gold Platinum Lamp Pin Brooch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
Platinum 18k Yellow Gold Diamond, Rubellite and Tsavorite Brooch Pin by Tiffany & Co., With 87
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Rubelite, Platinum, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co "Moving" Chestnut 18K Yellow Gold Pin
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
18K Yellow Gold, Diamonds & Ruby "Moving" Chestnut Pin by Tiffany & Co. - Chestnut opens and closes
Category

Vintage 1940s Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co. Red Enameled Venus and Cupid Cameo Ruby Diamond Pin
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Chevy Chase, MD
with red and white enameling, set on 18k yellow gold, surrounded by Old European cut diamonds and
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co. Schlumberger Diamond Gold Platinum Acorn Pin Brooch
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold and Platinum Diamond Acorn Pin Brooch by Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co. This
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co. Paulding Farnham Diamond Enamel 18 Karat Gold Flower Pendant Pin
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
white enamel, matte, and exhibit no loss Centering an old European cut diamond cluster, weighing
Category

20th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

TIFFANY CO. SCHLUMBERGER Gold Diamond Twin Buds Brooch Pin
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in New York City, NY
Charming 18k yellow gold and diamond "Twin Buds" brooch pin by Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger. It
Category

Vintage 1970s American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold

Art Nouveau Tiffany Flower Pins
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
A Pair of Art Nouveau Gold, Purple Enamel and Diamond Flower Pins by Tiffany & Co. The delicate
Category

Antique Early 1900s American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co. Yellow Gold Heron Brooch Pin Clip with Coral Amazonite Diamond
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
emphasizes their whiteness. The The pin stem is made of 18 karat white gold. The pin measures 2-1/4 x 2
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Brooches

Materials

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

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
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Edwardian Tiffany Co. Platinum 14k Gold Pearl Diamond Bar Pin Brooch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Montclair, NJ
This magnificent, antique, Tiffany & Co. bar pin was crafted from solid .900 platinum and 14k
Category

Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Retro Brooch Pendant 14k Gold Ruby Diamond Pin Estate Jewelry
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A Tiffany & Co. Retro ruby and diamond pin brooch made of 14 karat gold. This starburst motif
Category

Vintage 1940s American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 14k 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. France 2.5 Carat Diamond Flower Brooch Pin
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Striking Tiffany and Co. brooch pin, finely crafted in 18 karat yellow gold featuring 29 round
Category

Vintage 1960s French Modern 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

Vintage Tiffany Co 18K Gold Diamond Sapphire Open Work Spray Flower Pin Brooch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Montclair, NJ
.) Material: 18K Solid Yellow Gold Weight: 27.30 Grams Width: 38.10mm (1.5") (east to west - with the pin
Category

Vintage 1960s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. Schlumberger Paris Diamond Platinum Gold Flame Pin Brooch
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold and Platinum Diamond Paris Flame Pin Brooch by Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co
Category

Vintage 1960s French Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Antique 14k Yellow Gold Cushion Cut Diamond Stick Pin W/Box
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Tiffany & Co. Antique 14k Yellow Gold & Cushion Cut Diamond Stick Pin w/Heart Box Circa 1900s Here
Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. Diamond and Gold Bee Brooch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Litchfield, CT
Tiffany & Co is a delight. Crafted in rich eighteen-carat yellow gold and platinum, the realistic body
Category

Vintage 1960s French Brooches

Materials

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

Tiffany Sapphire Moonstone Pin
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
14K tri-colored gold moonstone, sapphire and diamond pin. sapphires weighing approx. 5.25 cts
Category

20th Century Retro Brooches

Materials

Moonstone, Sapphire

Tiffany Co. Schlumberger Ruby Diamond Gold Platinum Ibex Brooch Pin
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
18k gold and platinum Ibex brooch by Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co, with ruby eye and approx
Category

20th Century French Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Vintage 18 Karat Diamond Ruby Sea Urchin Brooch Pin
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Miami, FL
This whimsical pin brooch designed and crafted by Tiffany & Co. simulates the profile of a sea
Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co. Jean Schlumberger Ibex Diamond Ruby Gold Platinum Pin Brooch
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold and Platinum Diamond Ruby Ibex Pin Brooch by Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co
Category

1990s American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Platinum

Tiffany Co Jean Schlumberger Diamond Turquoise Yellow Gold Platinum Pin Brooch
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Platinum Diamond And Turquoise Brooch Pin by Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co
Category

1990s American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Yellow Gold, Platinum

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
Category

1990s American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Platinum Diamond Art Deco Bar Pin Brooch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co Art Deco, Circa 1920. This magnificent brooch has approximately 3 1/2 cts of diamonds
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Platinum

Tiffany Co. Diamond and Ruby Urchin Pin
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold Weight: 43.3 grams Center Diamond Details Shape: Round
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Early-20th Century Tiffany Company Diamond Platinum/14K Antique Bar Pin Brooch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This early 20th-century Art Deco Tiffany & Co. vintage diamond bar pin showcases exquisite
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Large Gold Diamond and Chrysophrase "Cake" Ring
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1980s Tiffany & Company large and impressive 18K Yellow Gold "Cake ring" the top of the ring
Category

Vintage 1980s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Chrysophrase, Diamond, 18k Gold

TIFFANY CO. Retro Diamond Emerald Platinum Gold Pin
Located in Narberth, PA
A gorgeous Tiffany & Company emerald and diamond circle pin from the Retro era! This wonderful
Category

Vintage 1940s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co. Paloma Picasso Zig Zag Scribble Pin 18 Karat Gold Platinum Diamond
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany Co.
Located in Tustin, CA
Boldly designed by Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co., this estate, two tone 18 karat yellow gold
Category

Vintage 1980s American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

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

Paloma Picasso for Tiffany Co. Diamond Squiggle Pin Brooch
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany Co.
Located in Bethesda, MD
The Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso  Iconic Large Squiggle Pin is a stunning piece crafted in 18kt
Category

1990s American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co. Diamond Love Pin by Donald Claflin
By Donald Claflin for Tiffany Co.
Located in MIAMI, FL
Platinum and Diamond "Love" pin by Tiffany & Company and famed designer Donald Claflin, containing
Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

1983 Tiffany Co. Paloma Picasso 18 Karat Gold Diamond Scribble Zig Zag Pin
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany Co.
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Tiffany & Co. 18K Yellow Gold Paloma Picasso Diamond Scribble Zig Zag Pin This authentic Tiffany
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20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 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.