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TIFFANY CO By Oscar Heyman Deco Brooch Platinum 8.62 Ctw Diamonds Emeralds
Located in Miami, FL
reverse with a hinged bar pin with a mechanical lock made up in 18kt yellow gold. Diamonds: Mounted in
Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

George Weil 1960 Brutalist Pendant Brooch In 18Kt Gold Diamonds And Corals
By George Weil
Located in Miami, FL
the 1960. This versatile pendant-brooch has been crafted with intricate patterns in solid yellow gold
Category

Vintage 1960s English Modernist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Art Deco 1925 Japonism Enameled Travel Clock In 18Kt Yellow Gold With Diamonds
By Cressarrow
Located in Miami, FL
with very elegant Japonism patterns in solid yellow gold of 18 karats with accents in platinum for the
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Carriage Clocks and Travel Clocks

Materials

Gold, Platinum, Enamel

Diamond Tiara / Choker Necklace Art Deco Treasure 8 Carats Bridal, Formal
Located in Northampton, MA
Attention Father of the Bride: This Art Deco 18K white gold and diamond tiara is an exceptionally
Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Herbert Rosenthal 1960 Jeweled Bee Ring 14Kt Yellow Gold with 2.83 Cts in Gems
By Herbert Rosenthal
Located in Miami, FL
produced finger rings, bracelets, brooches and pins with the use of 18 K gold, silver and precious stones
Category

Vintage 1960s American Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Schlumberger for Tiffany Co. Gold Platinum and Diamond Ibex Ram Head Brooch
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Iconic Ibex ram head pin designed by Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co. The pin is crafted in 18
Category

Early 2000s Brooches

Materials

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

Tiffany Co. Gold and Diamond Trout Pin
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Vail, CO
one bezel set diamond in 18k white gold just beyond the trout's mouth, signed Tiffany & Co., Germany
Category

Vintage 1980s German Brooches

Materials

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

Tiffany Co Diamond and Gold Pin Brooch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Lisbon, PT
Tiffany Co Circular Pin Signed, Floral motif Brooch of unmatched elegance, is crafted in
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Tiffany and Co. Yellow Gold and Diamond Flower Pin
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Greenwich, CT
Flower pin, in textured and polished 14k yellow gold with six diamond-set pistils at center, signed
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. Diamond Gold Seagull Pin
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Classic seagull pin, set with diamonds. Made and signed by TIFFANY & CO. 18K yellow gold. 2" in
Category

Vintage 1960s American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

TIFFANY CO. Gold and Diamond Bow and Tassel Pin
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Southampton, NY
This 18K Tiffany brooch puts a spin on a classic Fifties style, with a three-loop bow "tied
Category

Vintage 1950s American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co. Sapphire Diamond Gold Butterfly Pin
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Santa Fe, NM
A Tiffany Co. 18K yellow gold butterfly pin set with diamonds and blue sapphires. The reverse
Category

Vintage 1980s American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co. Diamond Gold Snail Brooch Pin
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Adorable snail brooch by Tiffany & Co, set in 18k yellow gold with diamonds. Measures 30mm x 16mm
Category

20th Century American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co Diamond Gold Flower Brooch Pin
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Lambertville, NJ
18k yellow gold brooch, crafted by Tiffany & Co, set with 0.36ctw in G/VS diamonds. Brooch measures
Category

20th Century American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co. Small Multicolored Diamond Mushroom Pin
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Greenwich, CT
Vintage mushroom pin, the cap set with various-sized multicolored diamonds in 18k yellow gold and
Category

Vintage 1970s More Jewelry

Tiffany Co. Gold Diamond Umbrella Brooch Pin
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Lambertville, NJ
An 18k yellow gold umbrella brooch set with approximately 0.09ctw of G/VS diamonds. The brooch
Category

20th Century American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co. Enamel Diamond Gold Owl Pin
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Chestnut Hill, MA
Two tone 18 karat yellow & white gold vintage open work owl pin consisting of white, blue, red, and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co. Paloma Picasso Diamond Gold Feather Pin
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Greenwich, CT
'Plume' feather pin, in polished 18k yellow gold, centering a row of round-cut diamonds, circa 1980
Category

Vintage 1980s American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. Yellow Gold and Diamond Pendant Watch on Platinum and Diamond Pin
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Calabasas, CA
Tiffany & Co. 18k gold diamond-set pendant watch on a gold and platinum diamond-set lapel pin. The
Category

20th Century Swiss Edwardian Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co. Diamond gold platinum Foliate Spray Pin
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Greenwich, CT
Diamond foliate spray pin in 18k yellow gold, designed as a palm frond motif with pavé diamond
Category

Mid-20th Century American Brooches

Materials

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

1970s Tiffany Co Geometric Gold Diamond Brooch Pin
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Lambertville, NJ
18k gold triangle brooch pin, featuring three princess cut diamonds - weighting approx. 0.30ctw
Category

20th Century American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

1960s Tiffany Co. Ruby Diamond Gold Brooch Pin
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Lambertville, NJ
An 18k yellow gold pin set with rubies and approximately 0.15ctw of G/VS diamonds. Crafted by
Category

Vintage 1960s American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co. 18k Gold Diamond Foliate Spray Pin
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Greenwich, CT
Foliate spray pin, accented by seven circular-cut diamonds weighing approximately 0.60 total carats
Category

20th Century American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co. Sapphire Diamond Yellow Gold Mother and Baby Bear Pin
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Miami, FL
: Pin/ Brooch Metal: Yellow Gold Stones: 2 Round Sapphire 1 Round Brilliant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

TIFFANY Co. Gold Owl Pin
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Chestnut Hill, MA
Marked 18 kt yellow gold owl pin with full cut ruby accents and round brilliant cut diamond eyes
Category

Vintage 1950s American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

TIFFANY CO. Platinum Emerald and Diamond Bar Pin
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. Platinum, 18kt gold, emerald and diamond bar pin.
Category

20th Century American Brooches

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Diamond Ruby Gold Tiger Brooch Pin
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Lambertville, NJ
18k gold tiger brooch, set with ruby eyes and diamond color, set with approx. 0.12ctw in G/VS
Category

20th Century American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co. Emerald Diamond Gold Cat Brooch Pin
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Adorable 18k yellow gold cat brooch, crafted by Tiffany & Co in 1980s, decorated with emerald eyes
Category

Vintage 1980s German Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

1990s Tiffany Co. Diamond Gold Dog Brooch Pin
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Lambertville, NJ
An 18k yellow gold brooch set with sapphire eyes and a G/VS diamond. The brooch measures 36mm x
Category

1990s German Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

1980s Tiffany Co. Diamond Gold Leaf Brooch Pin
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Lambertville, NJ
An 18k yellow gold leaf brooch set with approximately 0.20ctw of G/VS diamonds. The brooch
Category

Vintage 1980s American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co Ruby Diamond Gold Eagle Brooch Pin
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Lambertville, NJ
18k yellow gold eagle brooch, crafted by Tiffany & Co, featuring ruby eyes and one diamond. Eagle
Category

20th Century American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co. Lady Bug Gold and Crystal Pin
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
opposing faceted diamond. Set in 14K yellow gold, with a gold vein. Made and signed by TIFFANY & CO. 2 1
Category

Vintage 1950s American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Tiffany "Celebration" diamond pin
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Lambertville, NJ
18kt. yellow gold Tiffany and Co. pin, prong set in the center with a burst of 9 round brilliant
Category

Late 20th Century American Brooches

Tiffany Co. Gold and Ruby Pendant/Pin
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
set between the two hearts. 18K yellow gold, in a rope twist pattern. Very well made, with the pin
Category

Vintage 1960s American Brooches

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold

1991 Tiffany Co. Emerald Diamond Gold Cat and Fish Brooch Pin
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Whimsical, crafted in 1991 18k yellow gold cat playing with fish brooch, designed by Tiffany & Co
Category

1990s German Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co. Yellow Gold Diamond and Sapphire Giraffe Brooch Pin, 1991
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Miami, FL
: 18k Yellow Gold STONES: Diamonds, Sapphires SAPPHIRE CARAT WEIGHT: 0.4 ct DIAMOND CARAT WEIGHT: 0.6
Category

1990s German Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

TIFFANY Diamond Frog Pin/Pendant
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Small platinum and gold TIFFANY & CO frog pin, that has a hidden flip up bale for a chain. It has
Category

20th Century American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

TIFFANY Co. Pavé Diamond Ribbon Pin
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Atlanta, GA
This sweet TIFFANY & CO. ribbon pin features 2.50 carats of pavé set diamonds set in platinum and
Category

20th Century American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

1990s Tiffany Co. Sapphire Diamond Gold Dog Brooch Pin
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Lambertville, NJ
An 18k yellow gold dog brooch pin set with a 0.01ct G/VS diamond, and sapphires in the eyes
Category

1990s German Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

TIFFANY CO Sapphire Diamond Turtle Pin
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Chestnut Hill, MA
Charming 18 karat yellow gold turtle pin. The shell of the turtle consists of 11 full cut blue
Category

20th Century Unknown Brooches

Materials

Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold

1980s Tiffany Co. Emerald Diamond Gold Cat Brooch Pin
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Whimsical 1980s 18k yellow gold cat brooch, crafted by Tiffany & Co, adorned with diamond and
Category

Vintage 1980s German Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co. Gold Diamond Wild Rose Flower Brooch Pin
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Lambertville, NJ
An 18k yellow gold wild rose brooch, crafted by Tiffany Co, decorated with approximately
Category

20th Century American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co. Emerald Diamond Gold Sea Urchin Brooch Pin
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Lambertville, NJ
18k Yellow Gold Sea Urchin Motif Brooch Pin set with emeralds and one round brilliant cut diamond
Category

1990s American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co Gold Platinum Diamond Wheat Bunch Brooch Pin
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Lambertville, NJ
An 18k gold and platinum brooch, crafted by Tiffany & Co, featuring wheat bunch, decorated with
Category

20th Century American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Ruby Diamond Gold Sea Urchin Brooch Pin
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Lambertville, NJ
An 18k yellow gold sea urchin brooch, crafted by Tiffany Co, decorated with a diamond and
Category

20th Century American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co. Gold Gemset Dear Pin
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Graceful gold pin. Made and signed by TIFFANY CO. Consisting of four figural "heart
Category

Vintage 1960s American Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold

Tiffany Signed Sapphire and Yellow Gold Pin
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New Orleans, LA
18kt yellow gold and sapphire diamond pin.
Category

20th Century Brooches

Tiffany Bow Pin
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
YELLOW AND ROSE 14K GOLD SIGNED TIFFANY BOW PIN,2 COLORED GOLD SET WITH TWO DIAMONDS AND A
Category

American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire

100% Authentic Tiffany Co. 18 Karat Yellow Gold Sapphire and Diamond Bear Pin
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Manchester, NH
100% Authentic Tiffany & Co. 18K Yellow Gold Sapphire & Diamond Bear Pin! This pin weighs 7.8 grams
Category

2010s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Adorable Tiffany Co. Sapphire Diamond Gold Bird Brooch Pin Set
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Lambertville, NJ
An 18k yellow and white gold bird brooch set adorned with sapphires and diamonds. Each pin
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co. 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Wheat Sheaf Pin
By Tiffany Co.
Located in QLD , AU
A true collectors piece, an estate Tiffany & Co Wheat Sheaf pin that looks perfect on any outfit
Category

Late 20th Century American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. Antique Diamond Platinum Circle Pin
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Sparkling diamond circle pin. Made and signed by TIFFANY & CO. 2.25 cts. of brilliant white
Category

Vintage 1910s American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum

TIFFANY Poodle Pin
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
! All 18k yellow gold...and signed TIFFANY & CO! Woof!
Category

American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire

TIFFANY CO Gold Gem-Set Owl Pin
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Greenwich, CT
Gem-set owl pin, with a ruby-set forehead and diamond-set eyes, mounted in 18k yellow gold, signed
Category

Vintage 1950s American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co. Diamond Platinum "Seagull" Pin/Brooch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Naples, FL
Tiffany & Co. Platinum and Diamond brooch holds 54 round brilliant diamonds of high quality and
Category

Late 20th Century American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. Sapphire Diamond Gold Flower Movable Flower Brooch Pin
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Lambertville, NJ
An 18k yellow gold brooch set with sapphires and approximately 0.15ctw of G/VS diamonds. Crafted
Category

Late 20th Century American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co. Enamel Sapphire Diamond Gold Lady Bug Brooch Pin
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Lambertville, NJ
0.80ctw of G/VS diamonds. The brooch measures 34mm x 32mm and weighs 22.5 grams. Marked: Tiffany & Co
Category

Late 20th Century American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k 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.