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Tiffany Diamond Heart Brooch

Tiffany & Co. Platinum 2.15 Carat Diamond Open Heart Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous openwork heart pendant by Tiffany & Co. Features prong set diamonds in a platinum setting
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Brooches

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Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso Large Diamond Gold Heart Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
Tiffany & Co. Large Size Paloma Picasso Diamond Heart brooch 18k Yellow Gold. Set with 18 round
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Late 20th Century Brooches

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Tiffany & Co. Pearl Ruby Diamond Gold Domed Heart Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
domed heart shaped brooch. 1 round diamond approx. weight .07cts. 11 round rubies approx. total
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. 18K Gold Diamond Paloma Picasso Double Heart Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Flushing, NY
Tiffany & Co. 18K Gold Diamond Paloma Picasso Double Heart Brooch Marked: Paloma Picasso For
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20th Century Brooches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Tiffany & Co. 18K Gold Paloma Picasso Valent Heart Diamond Pin Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Specifications: Pre-Owned (Great condition) Brand: Tiffany & Co Metal: 18K (Au 79.80-75%) Gold
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Late 20th Century American Artisan Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co Paloma Picasso Loving Heart Diamond Yellow Gold Brooch
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
An 18k yellow gold Loving heart brooch, designed by Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co, adorned with
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20th Century Spanish Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. Diamond Heart Pendant, 4.00 Carats
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New Orleans, LA
This charming heart-shaped pendant from Tiffany & Co. hails from the Edwardian period
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20th Century American Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso Heart and Arrow Brooch 18 karat Gold and Diamonds
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
The "Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso Heart and Arrow Brooch" is an exquisite and iconic piece of
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20th Century American Artisan Brooches

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co 1.50 Carat Diamond 1.60 Carat Sapphire Gold Heart Pin
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
This is a charming 18k yellow gold heart pin by Tiffany & Co. The pin is set with sparkling round
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20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Tiffany & Co. Large Filigree Heart Key Diamond Pendant Necklace 18kt White Gold
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Tiffany & Co. Filigree Heart Key Pendant Necklace Style: Pendnat Metal: 18kt White Gold Size
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2010s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Circa 1970s Tiffany & Co 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Heart Pendant
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 3.5 grams Diamond
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Vintage 1970s Brooches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co GIA Certified 1.20ct Center Diamond 2.30ct Side Diamond Pin
Located in New York, NY
heart shape diamond that weighs 1.20ct. The color of the diamond is D with VVS2 clarity. The center
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20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Recent Sales

Tiffany & Co. Diamond Platinum Heart Pin
Located in Vail, CO
Diamond heart pin, set with thirty colorless round brilliant-cut diamonds weighing approximately
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21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. Diamond-set Platinum Heart Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1990s, platinum, by Tiffany & Co, New York. This enchanting Tiffany & Co. heart brooch is
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1990s American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany & Co Gold & Diamond Heart Shaped Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. 18kt Yellow Gold stylized Heart shaped Pin with over 1 carat of clean, white full cut
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Vintage 1980s Italian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

TIFFANY & CO PALOMA PICASSO Heart Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
TIFFANY&CO PALOMA PICASSO 18k gold figural heart brooch with diagonal diamond insets. Shiny gold
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Vintage 1980s American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Tiffany & Co. Ruby Yellow Gold Diamond Heart Pin Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Holland, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond & Ruby Heart Pin Brooch by Tiffany & Co. With 10 round brilliant cut
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Vintage 1980s American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby

Tiffany & Co. Diamond Leaf Double Heart Yellow Gold Pin Brooch, 1987
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Holland, PA
18k Yellow Gold Tiffany & Co Diamond Leaf Double Heart Brooch Pin 1987. With 16 round brilliant cut
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20th Century American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Tiffany & Co. Large Diamond Platinum 18 Karat Gold Heart Pendant Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as gold heart consisting of recessed harlequin pattern With platinum mounts set with
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20th Century Unknown Modernist Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso 18K Gold 1.35ct Diamond Heart and Arrow Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
designed by Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co. Inspired by cupid's arrow, this brooch captures hearts with
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21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

18K and Gem set Heart brooch by Tiffany & Company
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Interesting 18K Yellow Gold Heart brooch by Tiffany & Company, Textured surface with raised Hearts
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Vintage 1970s Italian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Heart & Arrow Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
diamonds totaling 0.60ct perfectly matches the idea of this nifty pin designed by Elsa Peretti for Tiffany
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21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Paloma Picasso Tiffany & Co. Diamond Heart Brooch in 18 Carat Gold, circa 1981
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
. diamond heart brooch set in 18 carat yellow gold. The brooch is modelled as a yellow gold heart and is
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21st Century and Contemporary American Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co Elsa Peretti Diamond Cat Heart Brooch in 18K Gold
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Boston, MA
A Paloma Picasso designed heart and cat form brooch by Tiffany & Company. Pave set with 1.02
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20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

TIFFANY & CO. Edwardian Diamond & Gold Heart Pin/Pendant
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Narberth, PA
A gorgeous Tiffany & Company diamond heart pin/pendant from the Edwardian era (ca1910). This
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Vintage 1910s Edwardian Brooches

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. Diamond & Platinum Heart Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Antique shimmering figural "heart" brooch. Made and signed by TIFFANY & CO. Set with approximately
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Brooches

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Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. Diamond Platinum Heart Pin Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Holland, PA
Platinum Tiffany & Co. Diamond Heart Brooch Pin. With 29 round diamonds VS1 clarity, G color total
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1990s American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. Platinum and Diamond Heart Pin Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Please your sweetheart with this brilliant vintage Tiffany & Company .900 platinum heart-shaped
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Vintage 1950s American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany Co Vintage Striated Heart Diamond Sapphire Yellow Gold 1.5 Inch Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co Vintage Striated Heart Diamond Sapphire 1 Accent 4K Gold Brooch - Elegant 1.5 Inch
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Mid-20th Century American Retro Brooches

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

Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso Heart and Arrow Brooch 18 karat Gold and Diamonds
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hallmark: c Paloma Picasso Tiffany & Co The diamonds are likely to be strategically placed, contributing to
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Late 20th Century American Artisan Brooches

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. Diamond Platinum Heart Shaped Pin
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful sparkling figural heart brooch. Made and signed by TIFFANY & CO. Set in platinum
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Vintage 1950s American Brooches

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Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. 14K Yellow Gold Mutli-Stones Fluted Spray Heart on Vine Pin Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (4) Natural Genuine Diamond, Emerald. Red Stone & Purple Stone- Round Brilliant Cut
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21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

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Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1960s Tiffany & Co. Diamond Heart Pin in 14 Karat Gold
Located in Towson, MD
One 14-karat yellow gold signed Tiffany and Co. twin heart design brooch featuring two (2) round
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20th Century Modern Brooches

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Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. Diamond Gold Heart Flower Cluster Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Vail, CO
hearts, with a pavé diamond heart at the center in 18k white gold, signed Tiffany, Italy. Six circular
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Late 20th Century Italian Brooches

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

Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso Diamond Gold Heart Brooch
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chestnut Hill, MA
Ladies Estate 18 karat yellow gold and diamond Tiffany & Co heart and arrow pin by Paloma Picasso
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold

Tiffany & Co. Double Heart Diamond Gold Brooch
Located in London, GB
18ct gold Tiffany and Co,double heart brooch with diamonds C. 1960
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Vintage 1960s American Brooches

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Diamond, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co Gold Diamond Heart Charm Tree Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Lambertville, NJ
An 18K yellow and white gold tree brooch set with 0.12ctw of G/VS diamonds. The brooch measures
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20th Century American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

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Cartier France 18K Gold Diamond Rose Flowering Brooch and Earrings Set
By Cartier
Located in Palm Springs, CA
An 18 karat gold and diamond rose flowering brooch and matching earrings created by Cartier of France. The set has a Florentine finish to the petals with 15 full cut diamonds in the ...
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Vintage 1960s French Modernist Brooches

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold

Tiffany & Co. Gold and Diamond Flame Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Darnestown, MD
Tiffany 18 karat gold earrings in the shape of branches or flames. The bottom of each has three graduated diamonds with a total carat weigh of .40 carats per earring. Clip backs can ...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Clip-on Earrings

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Diamond Floral Brooch
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Darnestown, MD
Jean Schlumberger was vice president of Tiffany and one of their premier designers. Among those who collected his work were Bunny Mellon; Babe Paley and Diana Vreeland. His pieces co...
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Vintage 1970s American Modern Brooches

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Cartier Paris GIA Certified 7.89 Carat Diamond Platinum Dangle Earrings
By Cartier
Located in Stamford, CT
Sensational Early 1900's Cartier Paris diamond dangle earrings. These stunning earrings are set with 2 pear shaped diamonds with a total weight of 2.14cts. that dangle from custom cu...
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Early 20th Century French Dangle Earrings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. Spray Diamond Platinum Necklace and Earrings Set
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Holland, PA
Platinum Diamond Necklace & Earrings Set by Tiffany & Co. Part of TIffany & Co's Spray Collection. With 1Necklace: 299 Round Brilliant cut diamonds VVS clarity, G color total weight...
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20th Century French More Necklaces

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Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany & Co Schlumberger 18K Gold Diamond Ring
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Absolutely stunning Tiffany & Co Schlumberger diamond engagement ring circa 1970! A pristine and shiny 18K yellow gold band joins together an intricate leaf-like motif compromised of...
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Vintage 1970s French Fashion Rings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

1960s Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger Three Section Diamond and Rope Band
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
1960's Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger Three Section Diamond and Rope 18 Karat Yellow and White Gold Band featuring 36 round brilliant cut diamonds with an estimated total weight of .5 ca...
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Band Rings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. Turquoise Fireworks Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Tiffany & Co. classic. The fireworks collection is rarely offered with turquoise. Approximately 1 inch in size.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Turquoise, 18k Gold

Tiffany & Co. Pink Sapphires Gold Ear Clips
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. 18 karat yellow gold ear clips with a cluster of 2.4 mm, round pink sapphires in the center. It features a tapered feather like design. Marked: Tiffany & Co. / 18k / It...
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Vintage 1970s Clip-on Earrings

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Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. Gold Sapphire Flower Pin Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. 18 karat yellow gold flower with sapphire for its pistil. Marked: Tiffany & Co. / 18kt / Italy. Total weight: 11.0 grams. The brooch measures 1.75" x 7/8".
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Vintage 1970s Brooches

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Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. Diamond Bow Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Dating from circa 1997, this 18K gold Tiffany & Co. bow brooch is set with over 7 carats of diamonds. It is designed as a highly three dimensional bow of five loops pavé-set througho...
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Late 20th Century American Brooches

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

TIFFANY & CO 1970 18kt Yellow Gold flower Brooch Pin
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Aventura, FL
This stunning 18kt yellow gold brooch pin is a remarkable creation from the illustrious American jewelry house Tiffany & Co., crafted in Italy during the iconic 1970s. Renowned for t...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Modernist Brooches

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co., 18K Gold Enamel Diamond Orchid Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Set with full-cut diamonds. Diamond total approx. 0.3 ct. Stamp: "TIFFANY & CO" Weight: 31.4 grams Measurement: 5.4 x 2.9 cm
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20th Century Brooches

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel

Tiffany & Co. Fireworks Tourmaline 18 Karat Yellow Gold Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully designed and masterfully handcrafted by Americas most renown jeweler, Tiffany & Co. Centrally set with an oval vibrant green Tourmaline weighing approximately 8.5 carats....
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1990s Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Tourmaline, 18k Gold

Tiffany & Co Jean Schlumberger Cones And Petals Diamond Gold Platinum Earrings
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Holland, PA
Platinum & 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Cones And Petals Earrings by Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co. With Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds VS1 clarity, G color total weight approximatel...
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1990s American Drop Earrings

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Diamond, Gold, Platinum

Jean Schlumberger Bright Enamel Gem Parrot Brooch
By Jean Schlumberger
Located in New York, NY
AN ENAMEL AND MULTI-GEM PARROT BROOCH, BY JEAN SCHLUMBERGER, TIFFANY & CO. Embark on a journey of vibrant elegance with the Tiffany & Co. Jean Schlumberger Enamel and Multi-Gem Parr...
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20th Century American Modern Brooches

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Enamel

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Tiffany Diamond Heart Brooch For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the tiffany diamond heart brooch you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and Platinum, this item was constructed with great care. You can easily find a 28 antique edition and 3 modern creations to choose from as well. If you’re looking for a tiffany diamond heart brooch from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. For this particular accessory, there are many different carat weights to choose from, but .5 Carat and 1 Carat versions are of considerable interest. A brilliant cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also round cut and old european cut versions for sale. Most of our tiffany diamond heart brooch for sale are for women, but there are 7 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Tiffany Diamond Heart Brooch?

On average, a tiffany diamond heart brooch at 1stDibs sells for $4,063, while they’re typically $1,200 on the low end and $13,915 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.