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14K White Gold Vintage Diamond Brooch 0.20ct
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Vintage Brooch in 14k white gold with diamonds. The piece tests 14k but is not marked, 3.2 grams
Category

Mid-20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14K White Gold Diamond Ribbon Brooch Pin
Located in Stuart, FL
This beautiful 14k white gold diamond brooch pin is designed with a ribbon on the top left and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14K White Gold Antique Filigree Diamond Brooch
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
14k white gold filigree diamond brooch. Stamped 14k and weighs 4.8 grams. The back of the brooch is
Category

Late 20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14K White Gold Antique Filigree Diamond Brooch
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Antique diamond brooch in 14k white gold. Stamped 14k and weighs 4.2 grams. Beautiful open
Category

Mid-20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Victorian Estate 14k White Gold Diamond Brooch
Located in Montreal, QC
Victorian estate 14k white gold diamond brooch with 9 full cut diamonds for a total weight of .45
Category

Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Onyx & Diamond Penguins Brooch - 14K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
exquisite 14K white gold and weighing 7.78 grams, Diamonds: 1.00 TCW Material: 14K White Gold Secure it
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

14K White Gold Diamond Flower Brooch Pin
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Metal Type: 14K White Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 5.1 grams Diamond Details
Category

Antique 19th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

American Flag Diamond Enamel Brooch 14 Karat White Gold 3.8 Grams
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
14 Karat white gold American Flag featuring 8 diamonds and Red, White & Blue enamel, 3.8 grams
Category

2010s Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Enamel

Mid-Century 14K White Gold Diamond Floral Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This stunning mid-century floral motif brooch, crafted in 14K white gold, is a masterpiece of
Category

Vintage 1950s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Estate 14K White Gold Flower Brooch with Diamonds
Located in Hicksville, NY
Estate 14K White Gold Flower Brooch with Diamonds - VHK#956 Item Details: Metal Type: 14K White
Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Agate, Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

14K White Gold Victorian Circle Diamond 5.00cts Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This is an antqiue Victorian diamond brooch mounted in 14k white gold crafted with old cut diamonds
Category

20th Century Unknown Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14K White Gold Cameo Brooch/ Pendant
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a 14K white gold Cameo brooch/pendant. It depicts an octagonal shaped orange shell cameo
Category

20th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14K White Gold Cameo Brooch/ Pendant
14K White Gold Cameo Brooch/ Pendant
H 0.45 in W 1.3 in D 0.15 in L 1.8 in
Vintage Art Deco Style 14k White Gold Diamond Brooch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Art Deco Style 14k White Gold Diamond Brooch ANTIQUE 14K WHITE GOLD BROOCH WITH DIAMONDS
Category

Vintage 1950s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14k White Gold 4.50 Carat Diamond Heart Pendant / Brooch
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
" Mounted in 14k Gold Diamond Average Clarity: VS Diamond Color: H-I Overall Condition: Good Notes: A
Category

20th Century Unknown Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco 14k White Gold and Diamond Bar Brooch
Located in Addison, TX
14 karat white gold Art Deco bar brooch featuring with 3 Old Mine Cut Diamond weighing
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14K White Gold Camphor Glass and Diamond Brooch/Pin #21355
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K White Gold Camphor Glass and Diamond Brooch/Pin- This lovely 14K white gold brooch features a
Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14K White Gold Diamond Starburst Spray Brooch
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Year: 1990s Metal Type: 14K White Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 7.9 grams
Category

1990s Unknown Contemporary Brooches

Materials

White Gold

14K White Gold Filigree Simulated Sapphire & Diamond Brooch/Pin #17099
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K White Gold Filigree Simulated Sapphire and Diamond Brooch/Pin This stunning brooch features
Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

14K White Gold Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond Brooch
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Metal Type: 14K White Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 4.7 grams Diamond Details
Category

Mid-20th Century Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

14k White Gold Diamond Pendant and Brooch
Located in Hicksville, NY
Metal Type: 14K White Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 6.1 grams Measurement: 1.5 inch long
Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Brooches

Materials

White Gold

14K White Gold Art Deco Brooch 0.50ct
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
14k white gold diamond art deco, antique brooch. Stamped 14k on the hinge and weighs 6.1 grams. The
Category

Mid-20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

0.49ctw VS2 Diamond Bee Brooch 14k Yellow White Gold Pin
Located in McLeansville, NC
- I Clarity - VS2 Metal: 14k Yellow Gold, White Gold Settings Weight: 5.7 Grams Stamps: 14k Closure
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 2.55 Ct Diamond Solitaire Diamond 0.90 Ct Pendant in 14 K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
A Solitaire 0.90 brilliant round diamond Pendant crafted in 14 Karat white gold and densely set
Category

Early 2000s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

Ladies Antique 14K White Gold Natural Round Diamond Filigree Brooch
Located in Houston, TX
diamond pin. Pre-owned in good condition. Might show signs of wear. Prong Set in 14 Karat White Gold
Category

Early 20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14K White Gold, Cameo and Diamond Brooch, c1920's
Located in valatie, NY
. Hanging from her neck is a .15 carat old mine-cut diamond set in a 14k white gold filigreed frame
Category

Early 20th Century American Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

2.60 CTTW Antique Diamond Pin Brooch In 14K White Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
This pin is made of 14K white gold and weighs 5.70 DWT (approx. 8.86 grams). It contains 10
Category

Mid-20th Century Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Antique Art Deco 14K White Gold Diamond Filigree Brooch Pin #17046
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Beautiful14K white gold long antique Art Deco lacy filigree diamond brooch pin. Circa 1920-1930 3
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Round Diamond & Synthetic Blue Sapphire Butterfly Brooch 14K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
This stunning vintage butterfly brooch is crafted in 14k white gold. It features prong and pave set
Category

2010s Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Antique 14K White Gold Diamond and Pearl Filagree Pendant Brooch #16971
Located in Washington Depot, CT
This absolutely stunning and sparkling diamond pendant can also be worn as a brooch. It is the
Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

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

14k White Gold Tahitian Pearl & Pave Diamond Detailed Flower Brooch Pin
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have a wonderful pin/brooch that was crafted from solid 14k white gold featuring a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

0.15ctw Diamond Large Spider Brooch 14k Yellow White Gold Bug Jewelry
Located in McLeansville, NC
Clarity - I2 - I3 Metal: 14k White & Yellow Gold Weight: 4.6 Grams Stamps: 14k 585 Closure: Bar Pin
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco 14K White Gold & Diamond Round Filigree Brooch or Pin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Art Deco white gold & diamond round filigree brooch or pin. In 14k white gold. The gold is
Category

20th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

JJ White Manufacturing Co. Art Deco Diamond and 14k White Gold Brooch 1920s
Located in Towson, MD
Deco brooch by JJ White Manufacturing Co. Crafted in gleaming 14k white gold, this timeless piece
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Ruby Diamond White Gold Brooch
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Delightful rubies leaves shaped brooch in 14Kt white gold surrounded by diamonds. rubies (1.34 Kt
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold

Ruby Diamond White Gold Brooch
Ruby Diamond White Gold Brooch
H 0.4 in W 0.48 in L 2.17 in
Diamond Emerald Onyx Art Deco Style Brooch in 14K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
brooch, masterfully hand in 14k white gold. Frosted with shimmering diamonds, on each side features
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 14k White Gold 3.75ctw High Quality Diamond Open Floral Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
(approx.) Material: Solid 14k White Gold Weight: 12.92 Grams Overall Width: 32.5mm (1.2") (east to west
Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Retro 14K Gold Amethyst & Diamond Pendant Brooch
Located in Henderson, NV
Retro 14K yellow, white and rose gold pendant brooch, featuring a large oval amethyst set in a
Category

Vintage 1950s American Retro Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Edwardian Era Platinum and 14K White Gold Diamond Brooch Pin #16451
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Antique Edwardian Era Platinum and 14K White Gold Diamond Brooch Pin. Stunning example of
Category

Antique Early 1900s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Teal Blue Turquoise Caved Floral Flower Diamonds 14K White Gold Pin Brooch
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Oakton, VA
shimmering accent diamonds at their centers. The flowers are set against a sleek, intertwined 14k White Gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, White Gold

Teal Blue Turquoise Caved Floral Flower Diamonds 14K White Gold Pin Brooch
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Oakton, VA
shimmering accent diamonds at their centers. The flowers are set against a sleek, intertwined 14k White Gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 14k White Gold 3ctw Large Diamond Open Heart Pin Brooch Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
Color Carat Total Weight: 2.50-3.0ctw (approx.) Material: Solid 13-14k White Gold Weight: 4.88 Grams
Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

American Flag Diamond Enamel Pendant Brooch 14 Karat Yellow Gold 2.4 Grams
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
14 Karat yellow gold American Flag featuring 9 diamonds and Red, White & Blue enamel, 2.4 grams
Category

2010s Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Vintage Green Imperial Jadeite Jade and Diamond Brooch in 14k White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Vintage Green Jadeite Jade and Diamond Brooch in 14k White Gold. Gorgeous hand crafted brooch with
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Jade, White Gold, 14k Gold

Antique Art Deco 14K White Gold Filigreed Diamond Sapphires Brooch
Located in Houston, TX
white gold diamond and sapphire antique art-deco brooch. Engraved with "14K". Pre-owned in excellent
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold

South Sea Baroque Pearl Diamond 18k & 14k White Gold Brooch-Pendant
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
brilliance and a dazzling sparkle. The diamonds are set in 18k white gold, while the pin is made in 14k white
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

1940s Art Deco 14K White Gold Antique Marquise Diamond Brooch and Pendant
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Metal Type: 14K White Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 10 grams Diamond Details
Category

Vintage 1940s Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

14k White Gold 1.65ctw Ruby Tsavorite & Diamond Rose Flower Leaf Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
- 0.15ctw (approx.) Total Carat Weight: 1.65 (approx.) Material: Solid 14K White Gold Total Weight: 5.14
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Tsavorite, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Rose White Gold Ornate Diamond Brooch
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This stunning brooch is crafted in 14-karat rose and white gold, featuring an intricate design of
Category

1990s American Revival Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

14K White Gold Art Deco Brooch/Pendant, .20tdw, 4.7g
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Art Deco brooch and pendant in 14k white gold setting. Stamped 14k on the hinge and weighs 4.7
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Vintage 1910s Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 14k White Gold GIA 13.70ctw High Quality Aquamarine & Diamond Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
Clarity - G/H Color - 2.0ctw (approx.) Total Carat Weight: 13.70 (approx.) Material: Solid 14k White Gold
Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Brooch with Diamonds in 14k Gold
Located in Berlin, BE
A sophisticated 14k Art Deco brooch crafted from yellow and white gold, adorned with seven
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20th Century French Art Deco Brooches

Materials

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

Antique 14k White Gold Brooch with 12 Brilliant-Cut Diamonds & 12 Sapphires
Located in Berlin, BE
This beautiful antique brooch, crafted in 14k white gold, showcases a classic elegance that
Category

Antique 19th Century French Aesthetic Movement Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

1980s 6.1ctw Ruby and Diamond Swirl Brooch, 14k White Gold, Length 1.25 Inches
Located in McLeansville, NC
14k white gold. Featuring 6.1ctw of vibrant rubies and sparkling diamonds, this intricately designed
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Vintage 1980s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold

Antique Filigree Carved Shell Cameo 14K White Gold Brooch Pendant with Diamond
Located in New York, NY
yesteryear with this 14K White Gold Filigree Carved Shell Cameo—complete with an elegant diamond accent—where
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

White Gold Diamond Art Deco Solitaire Brooch 14k Single Cut Vintage Filigree Pin
Located in Greensboro, NC
Era: Art Deco Date: 1920s - 1930s Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural
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Vintage 1920s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

JUGENDSTILL brooch with old mine cut diamond up to 0.50ct 14k white gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k white gold brooch set with old mine cut diamond 0.50 ct J/K SI Detailed description The
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Vintage 1910s Dutch Jugendstil Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14k White Gold Butterfly Pave 1.87 Carat Diamond Brooch with Ruby Accents
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous Unique White Gold Butterfly Brooch Features Pave Set Diamonds in Wing and Ruby Accents on
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Late 20th Century American Modern Brooches

Materials

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

Fashion Topaz Diamond White Gold Brooch
By Natkina
Located in Montreux, CH
White Gold 14K Brooch Diamond 82-RND-0,36-G/VS1A Topaz 1-0,35ct Topaz 10-1,9ct Topaz 4-0,2ct
Category

2010s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, 14k Gold

1900s Diamond and White Gold Bar Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique 0.85 carat diamond and 14k white gold bar style brooch; part of our
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

1900s Diamond and White Gold Bar Brooch
1900s Diamond and White Gold Bar Brooch
H 0.2 in W 0.43 in L 1.46 in
White Gold Diamond Art Deco Bar Brooch -14k European .30ctw Vintage Filigree Pin
Located in Greensboro, NC
Era: Art Deco Date: 1920s - 30s Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds
Category

Vintage 1920s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

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14k White Gold Brooch Diamonds For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a broad range of 14k white gold brooch diamonds for sale on 1stDibs. All of the items for sale were constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 14k Gold and White Gold. Our selection of items includes 778 vintage examples as well as 106 contemporary versions. Our collection, which features older pieces for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century, has proven very popular over the years. Our collection of 14k white gold brooch diamonds includes designs that are universally popular, but Retro and Victorian styles, specifically, are sought with frequency. There have been many well-made iterations of these items over the years, but those made by Polya Medvedeva Jewellery, Tiffany & Co. and Cartier are often thought to be among the most beautiful. There are many round cut, old european cut and old mine cut 14k white gold brooch diamonds for sale. When shopping our range of 14k white gold brooch diamonds, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men today than there are for women.

How Much are 14k White Gold Brooch Diamonds?

On average, 14k white gold brooch diamonds at 1stDibs sell for $2,492, while they’re typically $248 on the low end and $250,000 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.

Questions About 14k White Gold Brooch Diamonds
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    The difference between 14K and 18K white gold stud earrings comes down to the content of the precious metal alloy. Stud earrings made of 14-karat white gold are 58.3% gold and 41.7% base metal, while 18-karat gold is 75% pure gold and 25% other metals. As a result, 14-karat white gold tends to be stronger and more resistant to scratching, and 18-karat gold will have a more noticeable warm-glowing yellow tinge. On 1stDibs, shop a range of white gold stud earrings.