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Retro Yellow 14 Karat Gold Brooch with Diamonds and Emeralds
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
The Retro brooch is made of 14 kt yellow gold and set with 14 Bolshevik cut diamonds in total
Category

Vintage 1950s Belgian Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold

Diamonds 14 Karat Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Marcianise, IT
Antique brooch 14 karat yellow gold and 800 thousandths created entirely by hand with diamonds
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Artisan Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Diamonds Rubies 14 Karat Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Marcianise, IT
and prestige of antique jewelry. Brooch total weight 33.40 grams Diamonds weight 4.30 karat Rubies
Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Artisan Brooches

Materials

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

Turquoise Diamonds Yellow Gold 14 Karat Brooch
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
Spectacular brooch that can also function as a pendant made of 14-karat yellow gold in the shape of
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Artist Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Turquoise Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Marcianise, IT
requests. Brooch total weight 9.80 grams Diamond weight 0.05 karat Brooch length 58.30 mm
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Artisan Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Gold Butterfly Jade Diamond Brooch
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast in 14K gold, this stunning brooch is hand set in 13.81 carats Jade and 2.47 carats of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Gold, 14k Gold

14 Karat Cameo White Gold Brooch Diamond
Located in Wallkill, NY
Lovely 14k White Gold Carved Cameo Brooch Depicting a lovely lady with a wonderful diamond necklace
Category

Antique Early 1900s Late Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat Gold Diamond & Akoya Pearl Floral Brooch
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
This charming brooch pin has been crafted from 14 karat white gold and set with diamonds and akoya
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20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat Yellow and White Gold with Diamond Bee / Insect Brooch
Located in Manhasset, NY
14 Karat Yellow And White Gold With Diamond Bee / Insect Brooch 0.30 total diamond weight. 4.57
Category

2010s Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Butterfly Diamonds Rubies 14 Karat Yellow Gold Brooch
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
Butterfly 14 karat yellow gold and 800 thousandths silver brooch. Butterfly Handmade by our
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Brooches

Materials

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

Turtle Coral Diamonds 14 Karat Yellow Gold Brooch
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
message to solve the problem. 14 karat yellow gold turtle brooch.Handmade by our artisans assembled with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Butterfly Rubies Diamonds 14 Karat Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Marcianise, IT
distinctive piece of jewelry for special events. In conclusion, this butterfly brooch in 14 karat yellow gold
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Artisan Brooches

Materials

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

Vintage Ammolite Cabochon Brooch with Diamonds in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
estate condition and has been professionally cleaned and polished. Metal: 14 Karat Yellow Gold Weight
Category

20th Century Unknown Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Other, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

14 Karat Gold and Diamond Fern Brooch Pin
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
A beautifully textured 14 karat gold 'fern' style brooch pin set with diamonds. The tapered and
Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Topaz, Rubies, Diamonds, 14 Karat Rose Gold Brooch.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Amazing brooch in 14 karat rose gold structure mounted with a central topaz; laterally, diamonds
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Topaz, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Fashion Nacre Diamond Yellow Gold 14 Karat Brooch
By Natkina
Located in Montreux, CH
Yellow Gold 14K Brooch Diamond 7-RND-0,28-G/VS2A Nacre 1-1,14ct Weight 2.58 gram With a
Category

2010s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Vase 14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamonds Brooch Pendant
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
message to solve the problem. Vase brooch in 14 karat gold and 800 thousandths silver also you can also
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Brooches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Quartz, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold

14 Karat Gold Brooch with Amethysts and Diamonds, Art Deco Style
Located in Berlin, DE
Enchanting gold brooch in Art Deco style. 14k gold, set with amethysts and diamonds.
Category

20th Century Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold

Crocodile Sapphires Diamonds 14 Karat Yellow Gold Brooch
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
Elegant vintage crocodile-shaped brooch crafted in 14-carat yellow gold and 800 thoushsands silver
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold...

14 Karat Yellow Gold Turtle Brooch with Single Cut Diamond Eyes
Located in Los Angeles, CA
this is a beautiful vintage 14k yellow gold turtle brooch with single cut diamond eyes. The
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cameo 14 Karat White Gold Brooch Diamond Pendant
Located in Wallkill, NY
diamond necklace. It has a fold-over bale so that you can use this as a pendant as well as a brooch. It
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Antique Early 1900s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Handmade Textured Infinity Brooch with Diamonds in Two-Tone 14 Karat Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
artful blend of warmth and sparkle crafted in luxurious 14 karat gold. The timeless infinity symbol
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Textured 14 Karat Yellow Gold Horse Head Profile Brooch / Pendant with Diamonds
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
authenticity and current appraisal value. Metal: 14 Karat Yellow Gold Gemstone: Diamonds Diamond Count: 11
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Textured 14 Karat Yellow Gold Winking Owl Brooch with Round Diamond Eye
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
in radiant 14 karat yellow gold, this brooch is a masterpiece of intricate detail, capturing the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Textured 14 Karat Yellow Gold Honey Bee Brooch / Pin with Diamond Eye
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
entirely in 14 karat yellow gold. The delicate wings, polished to perfection and subtly carved, shimmer
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Bow Brooch with Blue Topaz and Diamond Accents
Located in Manhasset, NY
14 Karat Yellow gold Bow Brooch with Blue Topaz and Diamond Accents 0.12 total diamond weight 8.40
Category

2010s Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, 14k Gold

14 Karat Diamond Heart BJG Brooch
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This elegant 14K gold diamond heart brooch features two gracefully interlocking loops forming a
Category

Vintage 1950s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Vintage Oxblood Coral Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Vintage Oxblood Coral Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Brooch. Featuring three oval cabochon
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Brooches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Cameo Brooch / Pendant
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Cameo Brooch/Pendant- This elegant brooch features a
Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

14 Karat White Gold and Diamond Cameo Brooch/Pendant
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat White Gold and Diamond Cameo Brooch/Pendant- This stunning cameo features a lovely lady
Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Handcraft Rose 14 Karat Yellow Gold Coral Diamonds Brooch
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
message to solve the problem. 14 karat yellow gold and 800 thousandths silver brooch. Handmade by our
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Brooches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Elephant Brooch Pin 14 Karat Yellow and White Gold with Diamond Eye
Located in Hicksville, NY
Gold, 14 Karat White Gold Weight: 5.3 grams Hallmark: Italy Diamond Details: Cut: Round Brilliant
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Handcraft Crescent Moon 14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamonds Brooch
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
message to solve the problem. Handcraft 14 karat yellow gold and 800 karat silver brooch.Handmade by
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Early 2000s Italian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

14 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Cameo Brooch / Pendant
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Cameo Brooch/Pendant This stunning cameo features a
Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

14 Karat White Gold and Diamond Cameo Brooch / Pendant
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat White Gold and Diamond Cameo Brooch/Pendant This elegant cameo features a lovely
Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Antique Brooch with Natural Pearls & Diamonds in Silver & 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Lucerne, CH
This exquisite antique brooch combines silver and 14-karat yellow gold, reflecting the elegance of
Category

Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

14 Karat White Gold and Diamond Cameo Brooch/Pendant
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat White Gold Cameo Brooch Pendant- This stunning cameo features a lovely lady in profile
Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Handcraft Coral Flower 14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamonds Brooch
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
message to solve the problem. Amazing Coral flower 14 karat yellow gold brooch.Handmade by our artisans
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Brooches

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Handcraft Warrior 14 Karat Yellow Gold Coral Diamonds Brooch
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
message to solve the problem. Warrior 14 karat yellow gold and 800 thousandth silver mounted with coral
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Brooches

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Onyx, Diamond, Coral, Silver, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Handcraft Butterfly 14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamonds Sapphire Brooch
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
message to solve the problem. Beautiful butterfly brooch 14 karat yellow gold and 800 thousandths silver
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Rubies Diamonds Coral 14 Karat Yellow Gold Fly Brooch
Located in Marcianise, IT
This exquisite 14-karat yellow gold and 800 silver brooch, crafted in the shape of a fly, is an
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Artisan Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Victorian 14 Karat Rose Gold Diamond Seed Pearl Brooch
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This elegant Victorian 14K rose gold brooch features a delicate yet sophisticated design. Three
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Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Diamonds Rubies Sapphire 14 Karat Yellow Gold Scarab Brooch
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
materials and sparkling gems to create a truly extraordinary accessory. Crafted with 14-karat gold and 800
Category

1990s European Artisan Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Silver

48.7 Carat Turquoise Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Brooch
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
A stunning turquoise brooch set in 48.7 carats turquoise and 2.79 carats of sparkling diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, White Gold, 14k Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Long-Tailed Bird Brooch
Located in Cincinnati, OH
This gorgeous bird will be the highlight of any outfit! 14 karat yellow gold bird in flight with
Category

Early 2000s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

14 Karat Two-Tone Yellow and White Gold Bow Brooch with Diamond Accents
Located in Manhasset, NY
14 Karat Two Tone Yellow and White Gold Bow Brooch with Diamond Accents 0.04 total diamond weight
Category

2010s Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

14 Karat White Gold Cameo Brooch and Pendant Woman Profile with Diamond Necklace
Located in Manhasset, NY
14 Karat White Gold Cameo Brooch and Pendant Woman Profile With Diamond Necklace 17.1 grams total
Category

2010s Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

14 Karat White Gold Cameo Brooch and Pendant Woman Profile with Diamond Necklace
Located in Manhasset, NY
14 Karat White Gold Cameo Brooch and Pendant Woman Profile With Diamond Necklace 11.8 grams total
Category

2010s Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Ladies Brooch as an Autumn Leaf, 18 Karat Yellow Gold with 14 Diamonds
Located in Berlin, DE
Elegant ladies brooch as an autumn leaf, 18 Karat gold with 14 diamonds. Including certificate of
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20th Century Modern Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Leaf Wreath Brooch Pin with Diamond and Ruby Detail in 14 Karat Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Beautifully textured 14 karat gold wreath brooch with sparkling diamond and ruby details. Metal
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20th Century Italian Contemporary Brooches

Materials

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

18.80 Carat Yellow Sapphire Feather Brooch with Diamonds in 14 Karat Rose Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Introducing this breathtaking yellow sapphire & diamond feather brooch, crafted in 14 karat rose
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow ...

14 Karat White Gold and Diamond Cameo Brooch/Pendant #17514
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat White Gold and Diamond Cameo Brooch/Pendant- This lovely 14K white gold cameo features a
Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Antique Victorian Rose-Cut Diamond and 14 Karat Gold Brooch
Located in Rotterdam, NL
exceptional craftsmanship and timeless elegance. Crafted in 14 karat gold and silver, the oval-shaped brooch
Category

Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver

Circa 1915 Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum and 14 Karat Gold Brooch
Located in Hicksville, NY
. The brooch is made of platinum and the back locking clasp is made of 14 karat yellow gold. This
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Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Gold

14 Karat White Gold and Diamond Cameo Brooch/Pendant #15700
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat White Gold and Diamond Cameo Brooch/Pendant- This elegant cameo brooch features a lovely
Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Enamel

Meghna Jewels 27.66 Carved Emerald Diamond 14 Karat Gold Brooch
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
A stunning antique style brooch cast in 14 karat gold. It is hand set in 27.66 carats emerald and
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21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Cameo Brooch or Pendant
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Cameo Brooch/Pendant- This stunning cameo features a
Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

14 Karat White Gold, Camphor Glass and Diamond Brooch/Pin
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat White Gold, Camphor Glass and Diamond Brooch/Pin- This elegant camphor glass brooch is
Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Antique Cameo 14 Karat White Gold Brooch Diamond Pendant
Located in Wallkill, NY
lovely 14k White Gold Carved Cameo Pin . Depicting a lovely lady with a wonderful diamond necklace
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Handcraft Emerald 14 Karat Yellow Gold and Silver Diamonds Brooch
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
message to solve the problem. 14 karat yellow gold and 800 karat silver brooch. Handmade by our craftsmen
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Silver, Yellow Gold

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14 Karat Gold Brooch With Diamonds For Sale on 1stDibs

Browse a vast assortment of 14 karat gold brooch with diamonds for sale on 1stDibs. These distinct designs — crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 14k Gold and Yellow Gold — can elevate any look. Find a collection of 43 vintage versions or 44 modern creations for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Our collection, which features older pieces for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century, has proven very popular over the years. Our collection of 14 karat gold brooch with diamonds includes designs that are universally popular, but Modern and Contemporary styles, specifically, are sought with frequency. Polya Medvedeva Jewellery, Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc. and Moshi each produced beautiful examples of these items that are worth considering. There are many round cut, cabochon and brilliant cut 14 karat gold brooch with diamonds for sale. If you’re browsing the variety of 14 karat gold brooch with diamonds for sale, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men.

How Much are 14 Karat Gold Brooch With Diamonds?

On average, 14 karat gold brooch with diamonds at 1stDibs sell for $4,431, while they’re typically $300 on the low end and $24,619 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.