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Cantamessa "En-Tremblant" Diamond Brooch Pin
By Cantamessa
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
of various lengths creating an "en-tremblant" effect. The firework brooch is crafted in a
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Very Fine En Tremblant Diamond Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Very Fine En Tremblant Diamond Brooch 6 marquise cut diamonds: approximately 4.70 cts Baguette
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Vintage 1950s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

19th Century En Tremblant Diamond Brooch
Located in Lynchburg, VA
term 'en tremblant' meaning 'to tremble'. This kineticism was achieved by coiling springs of metal and
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Aesthetic Movement Brooches

Materials

Diamond

Antique Large En Tremblant Diamond Gold Brooch
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
Victorian silver topped 18K gold floral design 'en tremblant' brooch set with old cushion and old
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Silver

En Tremblant Platinum 16.00 Carat Diamond Flower Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Designed as a flower set en tremblant . The center is set with a round brilliant diamond weighing
Category

Mid-20th Century Georgian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

En Tremblant Platinum Diamond Brooch circa 1950s 6.40 Carat
Located in Wailea, HI
En Tremblant Platinum Diamond Brooch circa 1950's 6.40 carats Four Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum

Antique 'En Tremblant' Diamond Large Butterfly Brooch, c. 1850.
Located in Aspen, CO
'En Tremblant' Diamond Butterfly Brooch, circa 1850. 18K yellow gold and topped with silver, which
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Antique 1850s Victorian Brooches

Materials

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

Spectra Fine Jewelry, Pink White Diamond 'En Tremblant' Butterfly Brooch
By Spectra Fine Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
A butterfly brooch made 'en tremblant' with white and pink diamonds, by Spectra Fine Jewelry. 817
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21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Vintage 18K Diamond Ruby Enamel En Tremblant Turtle Brooch Pin
Located in Winter Springs, FL
best part is that the flower is en tremblant! Dimensions/Weight: Brooch measures 1.5” by 1.4” and
Category

Vintage 1970s Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Enamel

2.20 Carat En Tremblant Diamond Two-Tone Gold Flower Brooch
Located in Stamford, CT
En Tremblant Large handmade solid 18k yellow and white gold diamond brooch. The leaves and flower
Category

Mid-20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Georgian En Tremblant Spray Diamond Spray Pin / Brooch, 5.60ct.
Located in San Francisco, CA
anymore! Crafted in silver, the pin is a classic spray brooch, featuring an array of Antique Cut
Category

Antique 18th Century English Georgian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Silver

18k Two Tone Gold 12.90 ct Diamond "En Tremblant" Flower Brooch
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous Flower Spray Brooch Features "En Tremblant" Flower Heads--Attached to Springs + Shiver
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

VictorianVictorian 14K Gold Rose Cut Diamond Winged “En Tremblant” Insect Brooch
Located in Venice, CA
This 14k gold diamond winged insect brooch incorporates “en tremblant”—a Victorian jewelry design
Category

Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver

Vintage 18k Diamond En Tremblant Plique a Jour Enamel Butterfly Brooch
Located in Winter Springs, FL
in 18K yellow gold and centered with an approximately .50ct fancy yellowish green Vs clarity diamond
Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel

Retro Tiffany & Co. En Tremblant Gem Set Gold Brooch Pin
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Flushing, NY
A Retro Tiffany & Co. En Tremblant Gem Set Gold Brooch Pin Highly desirable for it's En Tremblant
Category

20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. 18k Gold 0.30 Carat Diamond & Gemstone En Tremblant Bouquet Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
sapphire "flowers" with bezel set diamond centers. Each bulb is made in the "En Tremblant" technique. Piece
Category

20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Late 19th C Enamel, Ruby and Diamond Set En Tremblant Flower Brooch
Located in Hummelstown, PA
A delightful ‘en Tremblant’ brooch, c1890. Exceptionally hand-fabricated in silver topped gold
Category

Antique 1890s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver, Enamel

French, 19th Century, 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond ‘En Tremblant’ Brooch
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
An exceptional French, floral spray 'en tremblant' brooch pin. This 18 karat gold piece comprises
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Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K White Gold 1.6ct Diamond En Tremblant Detailed Milgrain Butterfly Brooch Pin
Located in Montclair, NJ
This gorgeous and elegant en Tremblant style pin brooch was beautifully designed and crafted from
Category

1990s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 18k Gold Emerald & Diamond en Tremblant Nugget Coral Flower Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
& Natural Inclusions - 0.75ctw (approx.) (6) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Old Single Cut - Pave Set - Accents
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Diamond “En Tremblant” Flower Spray Brooch circa 1860 Silver Rose Gold
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
A Victorian diamond spray brooch, the flower-head centrally-set with an old-cut diamond estimated
Category

Antique 1860s Unknown Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold, Silver

White Gold and Diamond Martini Pin by Washkoff With En Tremblant Diamond Bubbles
Located in Princeton, NJ
the body of the glass weigh approximately 4.50 carats, with additional en tremblant set diamonds
Category

Late 20th Century American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Tiffany & Co Diamond & Gemstone "en Tremblant" 18K Gold Cornucopia Pin with Box
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tiffany & Co. "en Tremblant" Cornucopia Pin The Broach is "en Tremblant" Which means each Flower
Category

Vintage 1960s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Antique Victorian 18k Yellow Gold Old Mine Diamond En Tremblant Flower Pin
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Old Mine Diamond En Tremblant Flower Pin. This gorgeous
Category

Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Antique Brooch Conversion Diamond Daisy Ring
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
. The daisy is likely to have been part of a larger diamond 'en tremblant' brooch and perhaps was even
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver, Gold

Diamond En Tremblant Floral Form Brooch
Located in Atlanta, GA
Diamond Brooch En Tremblant set set in 18K yellow gold with approx. 3.16 ct. of diamonds.
Georgian 'En Tremblant' Diamond Flower Brooch
Located in San Francisco, CA
A ravishing and remarkable Georgian flower brooch masterfully crafted 'en tremblant'- a French term
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Antique Early 19th Century Georgian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

1820s French en tremblant Gold Silver and Diamond Brooch
Located in Torino, IT
Impressive and eye-catching 1820’s en Tremblant Diamond spray Brooch composed of a branch of three
Category

Antique 1820s French Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Invisible Set Ruby Diamond White Gold En Tremblant Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A Ruby and Diamond Flower Brooch Mounted in 18 Karat White Gold. This exquisite flower features
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels French Enamel En Tremblant Diamond Brooch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Van Cleef & Arpels 18kt. yellow gold flower brooch with dark reddish enamel petals. The tremblant
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Vintage 1980s French Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Joseph Nivelon Magnificent Antique En Tremblant Dragonfly Brooch
Located in Kortrijk, BE
An antique sapphire, ruby and diamond dragonfly brooch 'en tremblant' by Joseph Nivelon with
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Floral Rose Cut Diamond En Tremblant Brooch
Located in Boston, MA
A monumental En Tremblant rose cut diamond floral motif brooch. Centered by a movable, or En
Category

Antique 19th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Magnificent 'En Tremblant' Diamond Flower Brooch
Located in New Orleans, LA
. The large top flower is en tremblant.
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Late Victorian Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Diamond En Tremblant Floral Brooch/Pendant
Located in Firenze, IT
Set with single and old-cut diamonds, diamonds approx. 3.00ct total, mounted in silver and gold
Category

Antique 1890s British Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Antique En Tremblant Diamond Wheat Shaft Brooch
Located in New York, NY
An early Victorian en tremblant diamond brooch of wheat shaft and floral design, in gold and silver
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Silver

Antique Victorian Large En Tremblant Diamond Brooch
Located in Chicago, IL
French, circa 1880 silver topped 18K gold floral design 'en tremblant' brooch set with numerous
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond

Diamond Silver Gold en-Tremblant Flower Brooch
Located in London, GB
A diamond en-tremblant flower brooch, central 8.6mm yellow/cream pearl, set with old-cut and rose
Category

Antique 1890s British Late Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Silver, Gold

Antique Diamond "En Tremblant" Rose Spray Brooch
Located in Baltimore, MD
"En Tremblant" floral brooches were popular in the 19th century. The central flower is mounted on
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Very Large Antique ‘En Tremblant’ Diamond Brooch
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1870s – 1880s. ‘En tremblant’ (means ‘to tremble’ in French), is the name for antique floral
Category

Antique Late 19th Century High Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver

Antique French En Tremblant Diamond Flower Brooch
Located in Chicago, IL
eagle’s head French assay mark for 18K gold. ‘En tremblant’ (means ‘to tremble’ in French), is the name
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Antique Victorian En Tremblant Diamond Dragonfly Brooch
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
A beautiful antique insect pin, made in the late 1800s during the Victorian Era. En Tremblant
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, 14k Gold, Silver

Plique-à-Jour en Tremblant Diamond Flower Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
18 karat yellow gold Plique-à-jour en tremblant diamond flower brooch. The delicate Plique-à-jour
Category

Vintage 1970s French Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage, En tremblant, Rose Cut Diamond Flower Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage, En tremblant, 18 karat white gold rose cut diamond flower brooch. This is one of the most
Category

20th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Diamond Silver Gold En Tremblant Flower Brooch
Located in New York, NY
An impressive diamond branch brooch, dated late 19th century, the three main flower elements being
Category

Antique 1880s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Victorian En Tremblant Diamond Silver Gold Floral Brooch
Located in Bethesda, MD
"En Tremblant" floral brooches were popular in the 19th century. The central flower is mounted on a
Category

Antique 19th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver

Victorian En Tremblant Diamond Flower Brooch, ca. 1880s
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
Large Victorian En Tremblant Diamond Flower Brooch, ca. 1880s A beautiful Victorian flower brooch
Category

Antique 1880s French Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Sophia D. En Tremblant Butterfly Brooch
By Sophia D
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the SOPHIA D En Tremblant Butterfly Brooch: an intricate handcrafted masterpiece. Our
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2010s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Natural Coral Diamond Yellow Gold En Tremblant Brooch
Located in Stamford, CT
En tremblant GIA certified natural coral and diamond pin. The leaves open and close to cover the
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Vintage 1950s Brooches

Materials

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

Hammerman Brothers Articulated En Tremblant Flower Brooch
By Hammerman Brothers
Located in Chicago, IL
and closing Leaves and En Tremblant Diamonds. The Diamonds are Fine white Round Brilliant cuts and
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Late 20th Century American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Victorian Diamond Crescent Moon en Tremblant Gold Brooch Pin
Located in Montreal, QC
Fabulous Antique Diamond set Crescent Moon Brooch with North Star, en tremblant, in center; set
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 9k Gold

Fabulous Tiffany & Co. En Tremblant Hat Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
. En tremblant, with moveable flowers set in platinum, with diamonds, rubies, sapphires, and a diamond
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Sandoz Paris Long Antique Diamond En Tremblant Flower Brooch
Located in New York, NY
An exceptional and long antique diamond brooch with trembling flowers, in its original box. Made in
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Antique Late 19th Century French Brooches

Materials

Diamond

Georgian En Tremblant Pink Tourmaline Rose Cut Diamond Flower Brooch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Georgian En Tremblant Pink Tourmaline and Rose-cut Diamond Flower Brooch An antique Georgian
Category

Antique 1820s Georgian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Silver

French Early 19th Century En Tremblant Diamond Pearl Stomacher Brooch
Located in Geneva, CH
Unique and Awesome En Tremblant Stomacher Brooch. Old-mine cut Diamond and Natural Pearl (not
Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, Silver

Diamond En Tremblant Bird and Flower Silver on Gold Brooch
Located in London, GB
Silver-upon-gold, long trembling bird and flower brooch, set with 14.66ct of old-cut, rose-cut and
Category

2010s Unknown Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Silver

Plique -a- jour Blue Enamel Ruby and Diamond En-Tremblant Brooch
Located in Bethesda, MD
French Plique a jour blue enamel ruby and diamond En-Tremblant Brooch. The hinged enamel petals
Category

Vintage 1950s French Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Enamel, 18k Gold

Victorian Diamond Garland 'En Tremblant' Brooch Set in Silver-on-Gold
Located in London, GB
a central old mine-cut diamond flower motif set "en tremblant". This is then surrounded by grain-set
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Late Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Silver

Early Victorian En Tremblant Diamond Floral Brooch, Old Mine, Cushion, European
Located in London, GB
"En Tremblant" floral brooches were popular in the 19th century. The central flower is mounted on a
Category

Antique 1830s British Victorian Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold

Pink Sapphire, Tsavorite & Diamonds En Tremblant Lily Flower Brooch 18kt White
Located in Miami, FL
, weighing approximately 15 ct total. Centered with a bouquet of diamonds en tremblant, 0.80 ct t.w. Weight
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Tsavorite, Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond En Tremblant Flower Brooch Pin
Located in Miami, FL
Striking En Tremblant brooch pin crafted in 18 karat yellow gold featuring 16 round brilliant cut
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

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Diamond Brooch En Tremblant For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact diamond brooch en tremblant you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and Silver — can elevate any look. You can easily find a 75 antique edition and 3 modern creations to choose from as well. Finding the perfect diamond brooch en tremblant may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 19th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. For this particular piece, 1 Carat and 1.5 Carat are consistently popular carat weights. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic diamond brooch en tremblant over the years, but those made by Tiffany & Co. and Hammerman Brothers are often thought to be among the most beautiful. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes old mine cut and old european cut alternatives. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a diamond brooch en tremblant, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Diamond Brooch En Tremblant?

Prices for a diamond brooch en tremblant can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $1,995 and can go as high as $135,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $10,000.

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 Diamond Brooch En Tremblant
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    “En tremblant” is an old French phrase meaning “trembling”, which in jewelry refers to the feature of the piece. En tremblant brooches are crafted with gems and generally feature a floral motif, but can also branch out to birds and other designs. You’ll find a variety of en tremblant brooches from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.