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1930s Platinum Natural Pearl Diamond Jabot Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Stunning antique platinum natural pearl diamond jabot pin brooch from 1930s set with two large
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Vintage 1930s North American Late Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum

Platinum Diamond Natural Pearl Brooch, DSEF
Located in New York, NY
natural pearls and diamonds, exuding nobility and elegance. The brooch is set with approximately 2.05
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Early 20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Art Deco Platinum Diamonds Natural Pearl Brooch, 1925
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
Art Deco Platinum Brooch is set with a fine natural Pearl with a diameter of 7 mm. A total of 15
Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum

Art Deco Platinum Diamonds and Natural Pearl pendant / Brooch
Located in Tel Aviv-Yafo, IL
Art Deco Platinum Diamonds and Natural Pearl Pendant / Brooch This Art deco platinum diamonds and
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Vintage 1910s Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum

Art Nouveau Platinum Bow Brooch Natural Pearls Diamonds, 1910
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
Platinum Natural Pearls Diamonds Art Nouveau Bow Brooch. Magnificent Edwardian Art Nouveau bow
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum

1920s, Antique French 3.46 Carat Diamond and Natural Pearl Platinum Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique French 3.46 carat diamond and natural pearl, platinum brooch; part of
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum

Antique Natural Pearl and Diamond Brooch in Yellow Gold and Platinum
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
stunning natural pearl and diamond brooch. Diamond Quality: Color (average grades) H Clarity (average
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Vintage 1930s Unknown Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

GIA Certified Natural Saltwater Pearl Diamond Brooch in Platinum
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite platinum brooch showcases timeless elegance and exceptional craftsmanship. At its
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Platinum Pearl and Diamond Brooch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage round platinum brooch or pendant, with natural pearls and diamonds, Italy 1900s-1920s
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Early 20th Century Italian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

1890s Belle Époque Natural Pearl Diamonds 18 Karat Gold Platinum Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
gold and platinum threads on which are set 12 natural pearls and an antique brilliant-cut diamond in
Category

Antique 1890s French Belle Époque Brooches

Materials

Natural Pearl, Pearl, White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum, Gold, White Gold...

Contemporary Platinum Diamond Pearl Brooch
Located in New York, NY
the natural world, embellished with three optical baguette-cut diamonds. The overflowing abundance of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Platinum Pearl & Old Mine Cut Natural Diamond Bar Pin Brooch
Located in Baltimore, MD
Platinum Pearl & Old Mine Cut Natural Diamond Bar Pin Brooch Metal: 10.46 grams Pearls: 2.5
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

French Art Deco Rose-Cut Diamond and Natural Pearl Bar Brooch in Platinum
Located in New York, NY
An Art Deco rose-cut diamond bar brooch set with five natural pearls, in 18k gold and platinum
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum

GIA Certified Natural Pearl & Diamond Brooch Victorian
Located in Southbury, CT
luminous GIA-certified natural saltwater pearls together with seven bright and sparkling diamonds that
Category

Antique 1890s American Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum

Edwardian Natural Pearl and Diamond Bar Brooch
Located in London, GB
nineteen natural seed pearls and surrounded by a cluster of rose cut diamonds and crafted in 18ct yellow
Category

Early 20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl

Art Deco Natural Pearl Clip Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Natural Pearl Clip Brooch 5 natural pearls & 98 round cut diamonds approximately 2.90 cts
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum

Edwardian Diamond and Natural Saltwater Pearl Bow Brooch - GIA
Located in Hummelstown, PA
Feminine and lovely, this enchanting Edwardian brooch centers on lustrous natural pearl
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Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. Dolphin Brooch Natural Pearl & Diamonds in Yellow Gold & Platinum
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Tampa, FL
This truly one of a kind Tiffany & Co. brooch features a baroque natural pearl as the central
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1990s American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

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

Art Deco 1920 Platinum European Diamond 0.60 Carat Natural Pearl 1.4 Inch Brooch
Located in New York, NY
The Art Deco Platinum Diamond and Natural Pearl Brooch is a stunning piece of jewelry that combines
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Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Brooches

Materials

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

Belle Epoque Natural Pearl and Diamond Flower Brooch or Hairpiece
Located in New York, NY
Belle Époque Natural Pearl and Diamond Flower Brooch or Hairpiece 4 certified natural pearls with
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Vintage 1910s Unknown Belle Époque Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum

Elizabethan Brooche in Platinum, Diamonds and Natural Pearl
Located in Bilbao, ES
Elizabethan style platinum brooch with antique cut white diamonds and natural pearl in the center
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Antique 1890s Spanish Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum

Art Deco Natural Pearl Diamond Brooch in Platinum and 18 Karat Gold, circa 1920
Located in Goettingen, DE
Art Deco Natural Pearl Diamond Brooch in Platinum and 18K Gold, circa 1920 Decorative bar brooch
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Vintage 1910s Unknown Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum, Gold

Art Deco Platinum Brooch Sapphires Diamonds Pearls
Located in North Hollywood, CA
shape the sides with pave Diamonds, the center with Sapphires and two pearls top off this beautiful
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Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco Pearl and Diamond Platinum Bar Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Pearl and Diamond Platinum Bar Brooch Description: This graceful Art Deco brooch features
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20th Century Unknown Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Edwardian natural pearl and diamond pendant/brooch, circa 1905.
Located in London, GB
Edwardian natural pearl and diamond pendant/brooch. An impressive convertible pendant/brooch, set
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Platinum Handmade Bar Brooch with Diamond and Pearls
Located in Antwerp, BE
Platinum Hand Made Bar Brooch with Diamond and Pearls Pearls: 8 beautiful natural pearls with a
Category

20th Century Artisan Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Platinum Gold Old-Mine Diamonds Pearl Brooch, 1930
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
Platinum Gold Old-Mine Diamonds Pearl Brooch. Created around 1930. Platinum and Gold Old-mine cut
Category

Vintage 1930s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Platinum

Arts and Crafts Platinum Amethyst, Diamond, and Pearl Brooch
Located in Boston, MA
An Art Nouveau period amethyst brooch accented by natural pearls and European cut diamonds in a
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Vintage 1920s Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Natural Pearl & Diamond Brooch Shaped like an Iris. Incredible Quality.
Located in Southbury, CT
plastic thingy is prefab and you can remove it. Four baroque natural, uncultured river pearls -gleaming
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Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum

French, 19th Century Pearl Diamonds Yellow Gold Platinum Charles Templier Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Brooch in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle's head hallmark, and platinum. Hallmarked by the master
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Brooches

Materials

Natural Pearl, Pearl, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum, 18k...

Antique Edwardian Platinum Pin of Diamonds & Natural Pearl, c. 1907
Located in Aspen, CO
Edwardian pin with diamonds and a natural pearl, c 1907. With a frame of platinum and yellow gold
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Antique Early 1900s North American Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Natural Pearl, Diamond, Gold, Platinum

Cartier Art Deco Natural Pearl and Diamond Pin in Platinum
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Sweet and delicate early Art Deco Cartier pin featuring 5 natural pearls and 26 old mine single cut
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum

Art Deco Fancy Yellow Diamond & Natural Pearl Brooch/Clip GIA Certified
Located in Southbury, CT
creamy-white natural (non-cultured) saltwater pearls. This rare pair of precious natural pearls measure
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Yellow Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum

Vintage Art Deco Platinum and Diamond Pearl Flower Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This fine Art Deco brooch features a natural off white pearl and amid beautifully decorated old
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Vintage 1910s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Art Deco Flower Bouquet Orient Pearl Diamond Platinum Brooch
Located in Munich, Bavaria
cascading flowers made out of polychrome natural pearls. The leaves and buds are also set with rose diamonds
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Oriental Pearl, Platinum

1930s Natural Pearl and 1.75ct Diamond and 17ct White Gold Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique natural pearl and 1.75 carat diamond, 17 karat white gold
Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, White Gold

Antique Art Deco, Nouveau, Gold and Platinum Bar Brooch with Diamonds and Pearl
Located in Berlin, DE
the natural pearl, which impresses not only with its beauty, but also with its rarity. The choice of
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, Platinum

Antique Art Deco 3.51 Carat Diamond and Pearl Platinum Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning antique 1930s 3.51 carat diamond and pearl, platinum Art Deco brooch; part of our
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Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

French 20th Century Natural Button Pearl Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
adorned with a line of rose-cut diamonds, punctuated with three natural button pearls and two small leaf
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Brooches

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Natural Pearl, Pearl, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 18k...

Antique Edwardian 14K Yellow Gold and Platinum Natural Pearl Diamond Stick Pin
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Edwardian 14K Yellow Gold and Platinum Natural Pearl Diamond Stick Pin. This
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Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Cresarrow Diamond Pearl Platinum Yellow Gold Wreath Brooch Circa 1900
By Cresarrow
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cresarrow Diamond and Pearl platinum and yellow gold wreath brooch, circa 1900. Craftmanship
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Antique Early 1900s American Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

1900's Diamond Pearl Yellow Gold Enamel Platinum Bar Brooch
Located in Stamford, CT
Early 1900's soft blue enamel bar brooch with natural pearl center and 4 single cut diamonds in
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Early 20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel

Black Starr & Frost Edwardian Natural Pearl Diamond 14K Gold Ostrich Bird Brooch
By Black, Starr & Frost
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a stylized ostrich with baroque pearl body and enamel features Pearl is natural
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Vintage 1910s Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Natural Pearl, Diamond, Enamel, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

Bar Brooch with Old Cut Diamonds and Natural Half Pearls
Located in Lucerne, CH
7 beautiful shining white coloured natural half pearls with a bright luster and a clean surface are
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Late 20th Century Austrian Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Platinum

Queen Mary's Natural Pearl and Diamond Pin
Located in New Orleans, LA
the Cambridge Lover’s Knot Tiara and this incredible pearl and diamond brooch. She remained a key
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20th Century French Belle Époque Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum

Victorian Cameo Brooch with Pearls & Damonds in Platinum
Located in Lucerne, CH
artistry, the brooch is set in Platinum. It is adorned with 7 sparkling diamonds and 81 natural pearls
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Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, White Gold, Platinum

Belle Epoque Platinum & Gold Aquamarine Ruby Diamond and Pearl Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
- Vivid Red Color Numerous Natural Genuine Diamonds - Rose Cut - Pave Set on Platinum - Nice White Color
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Antique 19th Century Belle Époque Brooches

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, Platinum

Antique Belle Epoque Platinum European Diamond Pearl Wide Large Brooch w/ Dangle
Located in Montclair, NJ
You are looking at a truly breathtaking antique pin brooch that was crafted from solid platinum
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Vintage 1920s Belle Époque Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

French 1925 Mabé Cultured Pearl Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Platinum Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Brooch in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark and platinum. An important antique barrette
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Pearl, White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum, Gold, Yellow Go...

Antique Edwardian French 18k Gold & Platinum 0.80ct Diamond Pearl Bar Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
with a solid platinum top that carries fine diamonds and cultured pearls throughout. The lovely pearls
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Vintage 1910s French Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique 18k Gold Platinum 1.50ct European Diamond Pearl Circle Wreath Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
gold and platinum. It features an incredible circle of pearls and diamonds that alternate throughout
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Vintage 1910s Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique Edwardian 18k & Platinum Pearl 3.6ct Old Cut Diamond Milgrain Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
solid 18k yellow gold and platinum top. At the center of the brooch a singular round bead pearl stands
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Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Brooches

Materials

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

French 19th Century Fine Pearls Diamonds Shaking Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
fine pearls and diamonds was probably part of a transformable antique jewel of a much larger size that
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Brooches

Materials

Natural Pearl, Pearl, White Diamond, Diamond, Rose Gold, Platinum, 18k G...

Vintage 1.20 Inch Brooch Diamond 0.30 Carat Platinum Gold Pearl Ruby
Located in New York, NY
Gold Gemstones: Old European Diamond, 2 Natural Pearl, and Ruby Key Features: Design Hallmarks: 585, Pt
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Early 20th Century British Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. Art Deco Sapphire Pearl Diamond Platinum Stick Pin Brooch, 1900
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
This is an extraordinary Art Deco Sapphire, 7mm Pearl, Old European Cut Diamond, Platinum, Tiffany
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Platinum

Deco 1920 18kt Yellow Gold and Platinum Brooch w/ Diamonds, Sapphires & Pearls
Located in Aventura, FL
. Period: 1920's Style: Art Deco Metal: 18Kt Yellow Gold & Platinum Stone: Natural Diamonds, Sapphires
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Antique Belle Epoque Platinum Multi Color Pearl Diamond Wreath Circle Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
This beautiful antique pin brooch was crafted from solid platinum with a solid 14k yellow gold pin
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Early 20th Century Belle Époque Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Edwardian Amythest, Diamond and Pearl Brooch
Located in New York, NY
high quality American manufacture. Platinum topped gold with diamonds and natural pearls around a large
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Antique Early 1900s American Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Platinum

Antique Natural Saltwater Pearl and Diamond, 15k Yellow Gold Brooch / Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning antique Victorian 5.11 carat natural saltwater pearl and 3.04 carat diamond, 15 carat
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Natural Pearl and Marquise Diamond Stick Pin
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Riverdale, NY
Edwardian Tiffany Natural Grey Pearl and Marquise Diamond Stick Pin from the early 20th Century
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Antique Early 1900s American Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum

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Diamond Platinum Natural Pearl Brooch For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact diamond platinum natural pearl brooch you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Platinum, Gold and 18k Gold — can elevate any look. Find an antique version now, or shop for 153 vintage or 1 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Finding the perfect diamond platinum natural pearl brooch may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 18th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. As it relates to this specific piece, our collection includes designs that are universally popular, but 2 Carat and 2.5 Carat carat weights, specifically, are sought with frequency. A diamond platinum natural pearl brooch from Cartier, Tiffany & Co. and Boucheron — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. See these pages for an old european cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also round cut cut and rose cut cut versions available here, too. Most of our diamond platinum natural pearl brooch for sale are for women, but there are 48 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Diamond Platinum Natural Pearl Brooch?

Prices for a diamond platinum natural pearl brooch can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $825 and can go as high as $179,074, while this accessory, on average, fetches $7,890.

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.