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Diamond Pins & Brooches

It is difficult to deny the allure of diamonds, especially when they are clustered brilliantly in a brooch or pin design. Diamond brooches are an enduring and elegant complement to a jewelry collection, and they share a bit of the rich history of the coveted gem.

In a chemical context, diamonds are composed of crystals derived from carbon. This carbon is compressed under incredibly high temperature and pressure deep within the mantle of the Earth to yield the radiant gemstones. While a seemingly gritty process, the result, when faceted, is the brilliant, crystalline diamond that sparkles with even the smallest catch of light.

First discovered in India around 1000 B.C., diamonds were immediately revered because of this luminosity. Even before finessed stone cutting techniques were available, these ancient cultures appreciated the marvelous shimmer of diamonds as a sign of their magical or talismanic powers.


Quick Facts

  • Though diamonds are mined around the world, less than a quarter of them are considered gemstone quality
  • Diamonds take on different colors based on the chemical components within the carbon that cause irregularities in the crystal lattice structure of the diamond itself
  • One of the most impressive diamond brooches features the Cullinan III and IV diamonds. Designed for England’s Queen Mary (the Cullinan III was used as the finial for Queen Mary’s crown), the two diamonds together total 157.4 carats

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Jewellery - Gold Lion Head Brooch with diamonds, Tested 9kt, weighs 6.31g
Jun 21, 10:00 AM AEST
Jewellery - Gold Lion Head Brooch with diamonds, Tested 9kt, weighs 6.31g
by Nick Rowland Auctions
Est: AUD300- AUD350
AUD4257 Bids
Approx 5ctw Old Euro Diamond Platinum Filigree Antique Art Deco Era Brooch
Jul 26, 12:00 PM EDT
Approx 5ctw Old Euro Diamond Platinum Filigree Antique Art Deco Era Brooch
by Hess Fine Art
Est: $3,000- $5,000
$805 Bids
ANTIQUE, DIAMOND STAR BROOCH
Jun 18, 10:00 AM EDT
ANTIQUE, DIAMOND STAR BROOCH
by Freeman’s | Hindman
Est: $2,500- $3,500
$2,5005 Bids
GIA 4ctw Natural Fancy Yellow Diamond Platinum Pinwheel Circle Vintage Brooch
Jul 26, 12:00 PM EDT
GIA 4ctw Natural Fancy Yellow Diamond Platinum Pinwheel Circle Vintage Brooch
by Hess Fine Art
Est: $3,500- $5,000
$5504 Bids
Genuine Frascarolo Calico Cat 18k Gold Diamond Stink Eye Kitten Brooch Clip
Jul 26, 12:00 PM EDT
Genuine Frascarolo Calico Cat 18k Gold Diamond Stink Eye Kitten Brooch Clip
by Hess Fine Art
Est: $2,500- $3,000
$604 Bids
An Edwardian diamond set stick pin, length 7cm
Jun 30, 5:00 PM AEST
An Edwardian diamond set stick pin, length 7cm
by For-Auction
Est: AUD400- AUD500
AUD3203 Bids
EDWARDIAN, DIAMOND HORSESHOE BROOCH
Jun 18, 10:00 AM EDT
EDWARDIAN, DIAMOND HORSESHOE BROOCH
by Freeman’s | Hindman
Est: $1,500- $2,000
$1,1003 Bids
Stunning 2.19ctw Fine Quality Diamond Platinum Art Deco Heart Vintage Pendant Pin Brooch
Jun 28, 12:00 PM EDT
Stunning 2.19ctw Fine Quality Diamond Platinum Art Deco Heart Vintage Pendant Pin Brooch
by Hess Fine Art
Est: $1,500- $2,000
$4753 Bids
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14k Gold Horseshoe Stickpin with Diamonds
Jun 25, 9:00 AM PDT
14k Gold Horseshoe Stickpin with Diamonds
by Grant Zahajko Auctions, LLC
Est: $100- $150
$752 Bids
Vintage 0.8ctw Ultra-White Clean Round Baguette Diamond Lyrical Platinum Brooch
Jul 26, 12:00 PM EDT
Vintage 0.8ctw Ultra-White Clean Round Baguette Diamond Lyrical Platinum Brooch
by Hess Fine Art
Est: $4,000- $6,000
$302 Bids
(2)14K Yellow/ White & Diamond Pin, Pendant
Jun 21, 12:00 PM MST
(2)14K Yellow/ White & Diamond Pin, Pendant
by EJ'S Auction & Appraisal
Est: $0- $0
$202 Bids
10K Yellow Gold & Diamond "Frigidaire" Pin
Jun 21, 12:00 PM MST
10K Yellow Gold & Diamond "Frigidaire" Pin
by EJ'S Auction & Appraisal
Est: $0- $0
$452 Bids
CORLETTO 18K GOLD ENAMEL DIAMOND BROOCH
Jun 29, 11:00 AM EDT
CORLETTO 18K GOLD ENAMEL DIAMOND BROOCH
by Thomaston Place Auction Galleries
Est: $2,500- $3,500
$1,2001 Bid
- 18k yellow gold brooch with white diamond rosettes
Jun 24, 11:00 AM CEST
- 18k yellow gold brooch with white diamond rosettes
by Capitolium Art
Est: €1,000- €1,500
€501 Bid
A Victorian horse shoe stick pin, length 5cm
Jun 30, 5:00 PM AEST
A Victorian horse shoe stick pin, length 5cm
by For-Auction
Est: AUD150- AUD200
AUD1001 Bid
18CT GOLD, PLATINUM, DIAMOND AND ENAMEL BROOCH
Jun 23, 6:00 PM AEST
18CT GOLD, PLATINUM, DIAMOND AND ENAMEL BROOCH
by Leonard Joel
Est: AUD1,200- AUD1,500
AUD1,0001 Bid
A Victorian 15ct gold brooch set with a central di…
Jun 29, 9:00 AM BST
A Victorian 15ct gold brooch set with a central di…
by Claydon Auctioneers
Est: £40- £60
£401 Bid
14K YELLOW GOLD DIAMOND WREATH BROOCH
Jun 27, 10:00 AM EDT
14K YELLOW GOLD DIAMOND WREATH BROOCH
by Potomack Company
Est: $300- $500
$1501 Bid
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Gübelin, Spilla da rever in oro ed ebano con testa di Schnauzer. Lucerne, Zürich, 1925-1940 ca.
Jun 18, 10:00 AM CEST
Gübelin, Spilla da rever in oro ed ebano con testa di Schnauzer. Lucerne, Zürich, 1925-1940 ca.
by Gonnelli Casa d'Aste
Est: €340- €680
€3401 Bid
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JEWELRY. 18kt Gold and Pave Diamond Rose Brooch.
Jun 29, 10:00 AM EDT
JEWELRY. 18kt Gold and Pave Diamond Rose Brooch.
by Clarke Auction Gallery
Est: $600- $900
$3001 Bid
ENAMEL AND DIAMOND ZEBRA BROOCH
Jun 25, 10:00 AM CDT
ENAMEL AND DIAMOND ZEBRA BROOCH
by Freeman’s | Hindman
Est: $500- $700
$2501 Bid
DIAMOND STAR PENDANT BROOCH
Jun 25, 10:00 AM CDT
DIAMOND STAR PENDANT BROOCH
by Freeman’s | Hindman
Est: $1,500- $2,000
$7501 Bid
18CT GOLD, PLATINUM, ENAMEL AND DIAMOND BROOCH
Jun 23, 6:00 PM AEST
18CT GOLD, PLATINUM, ENAMEL AND DIAMOND BROOCH
by Leonard Joel
Est: AUD900- AUD1,200
AUD8001 Bid
PLATINUM AND DIAMOND ART DECO BROOCH
Jun 27, 10:00 AM EDT
PLATINUM AND DIAMOND ART DECO BROOCH
by Potomack Company
Est: $2,000- $3,000
$1,0001 Bid

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