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Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet with Diamonds
Located in Boston, MA
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet with Diamonds - The bangle contains 8 single cut diamonds
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Vintage 1960s American Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14K Gold Diamond Bangle Bracelet
Located in Flushing, NY
Vintage 14K Gold Diamond Bangle Bracelet Solid 14K Gold Bangle mounted with (1) Near-colorless
Category

20th Century Bangles

Materials

White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

Vintage 14K White Gold Diamond Bracelet
Located in Flushing, NY
Vintage 14K White Gold Diamond Bracelet Mounted with approximately 2.5+/- Carats of near-colorless
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20th Century Link Bracelets

Materials

White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Emerald Bracelet with Diamonds Set in 14K Gold
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
Vintage 14K yellow gold bracelet with 12 round diamonds totaling 0.25 carats and with 16 square cut
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Vintage 1980s American Retro Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Heavy Cable Bracelet with Diamond Link
Located in Boston, MA
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Heavy Cable Bracelet with Diamond Link Indulge in luxury with this
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Vintage 1970s American Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet with Diamond and Emeralds
Located in Boston, MA
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet with Diamond and Emeralds - The bangle measures is 20.6mm
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Retro Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14k Yellow Gold 1.50 CTW Diamond Bracelet
Located in Houston, TX
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold 1.50 CTW Diamond Bracelet Elegant and timeless, this vintage 14K yellow
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Vintage 1980s Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Handmade 14K Yellow Gold Bracelet with 5.00ct Baguette Diamonds – 31.7g
Located in Chicago, IL
: Metal: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 31.7 grams Length: 7.25 inches Width: 10.1 mm Diamonds
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Vintage 1980s American Contemporary Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Diamond and Emerald Bracelet
Located in Houston, TX
This stunning vintage 1980s 14K yellow gold bracelet showcases timeless elegance with 35 round-cut
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Vintage 1980s Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Sapphire & Diamond Bracelet in 14k White Gold
Located in Houston, TX
This exquisite vintage 14K white gold bracelet from the 1980s showcases a breathtaking design
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Vintage 1980s Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 1980's 14K Yellow Gold Bracelet with Emeralds and Diamonds
Located in Boston, MA
Vintage 1980's 14K Yellow Gold Bracelet with Emeralds and Diamonds - The bracelet contains 6
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Vintage 1980s Unknown Artisan Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Italian 14K Diamond Bracelet
Located in Webster, SD
This gorgeous estate bracelet is solid 14k yellow gold with white gold accenting and natural
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1990s Italian Contemporary Chain Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

14k White Gold Diamond Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
This vintage bracelet is crafted in 14k white gold and features 0.5 carats total weight of
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20th Century Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Victorian Reproduction Opal with Diamond Bangle Bracelet
Located in Boston, MA
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Victorian Reproduction Opal with Diamond Bangle Bracelet - The bangle
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Vintage 1960s American Victorian Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1950's 14K Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet with Diamond Accents
Located in Boston, MA
Vintage 1950's 14K Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet with Diamond Accents - The bangle has a brushed
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Vintage 1950s American Retro Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Art Deco 14K Gold Sapphire Diamond Bracelet
By Unbranded
Located in San Fernando, CA
Art Deco 14K White Gold Diamonds & Sapphires Filigree Bracelet Circa 1930's Hallmarks: 14K Bracelet
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Antique Mid-19th Century Retro Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Vintage Diamond Watch Betteridge Curblink Chain Bracelet 14k Gold
By Betteridge
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A vintage diamond watch by Betteridge, featuring a curblink chain bracelet; made of 14k gold. The
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Vintage 1980s Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Vintage-Inspired 14k Yellow Gold Double Chain Belt Buckle Bracelet with Diamonds
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage-Inspired 14k Yellow Gold Double Chain Belt Buckle Bracelet with Diamonds – 26.70g Elevate
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Late 20th Century North American Chain Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14k White Gold Diamond 4-Strand Pearl Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
This elegant vintage bracelet features four lustrous strands of pearls, gracefully secured by a 14k
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20th Century Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Cardow Pearl Bracelet with 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Lion's Head Clasp
By Cardow
Located in New York, NY
Original Cardow Pearl Bracelet with 14K Gold Lion's Head Clasp. This multi strand pearl necklace
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Mid-20th Century Retro Link Bracelets

Materials

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

Vintage 3.54CT Diamond Tennis Bracelet in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Houston, TX
This fine vintage 14K yellow gold tennis bracelet showcases 41 round brilliant-cut natural diamonds
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Vintage 1980s Retro Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1980's Two Tone 14K Gold Bangle Bracelet with Three Diamonds
Located in Boston, MA
Vintage 1980's Two Tone 14K Gold Bangle Bracelet with Three Diamonds - The Italian made bangle
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Vintage 1980s Italian Contemporary Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

14K Gold Diamond Link Bracelet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This piece is a stunning vintage 14K yellow and white gold bracelet, crafted with a classic 1970s
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Vintage 1970s Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Sapphire Bracelet 14K White Gold Vintage 7.25 in
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Diamond Sapphire Bracelet 14K White Gold Vintage 7.25 in This lovely estate bracelet is finely
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Late 20th Century Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 14K Rose Gold Bangle Bracelet with Emeralds and Diamonds and Pearl
Located in Boston, MA
Vintage 14K Rose Gold Bangle Bracelet with Emeralds and Diamonds and Pearl - There are 4 square cut
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Retro Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Victorian Reproduction Diamond Bangle Bracelet
Located in Boston, MA
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Victorian Reproduction Diamond Bangle Bracelet - The bangle contains 7
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Vintage 1960s American Victorian Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Opal and Diamond Bangle Bracelet
Located in Boston, MA
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Opal and Diamond Bangle Bracelet - The bangle contains 7 graduated oval
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Retro Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Radiant Synthetic Sapphire and Diamond Bracelet in 14k Vintage Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Radiant Synthetic Sapphire and Diamond Bracelet in 14k Vintage Gold Introducing our radiant
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Early 20th Century Contemporary Tennis Bracelets

Materials

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

Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Approx. 2.94 Carat Diamond Tennis Bracelet
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Approx. 2.94 Carat Diamond Tennis Bracelet This stunning vintage Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Line Bracelet, 14k Yellow Gold, Swirl Diamond Bracelet
Located in McLeansville, NC
This exquisite 1 carat total weight Swirl Diamond Bracelet is crafted in 14K yellow gold, with a
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Vintage 1980s Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 3 carat sapphire diamond 14k yellow gold tennis bracelet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This vintage bracelet from the 1990s is crafted in 14k yellow gold and set with 25 square cut
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1990s Modern Tennis Bracelets

Materials

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

Vintage 9.50 Carat Diamonds XOXO Oval Link Bracelet 14k Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 9.50 Carat Diamonds XOXO Bracelet 14k Gold. The diamonds in this bracelet are round and
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Vintage 1980s Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K White Gold Diamond Link Bracelet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This exquisite 14K white gold “X” link bracelet showcases 63 pavé-set round brilliant-cut diamonds
Category

Vintage 1970s Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Diamond Flower Bracelet, 7.5 Inches - 70.0g
Located in Providence, RI
This vintage 14k yellow gold bracelet showcases a captivating floral motif, with each flower link
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Style Edwardian Diamond Filigree 14K White Gold Statement Bracelet
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Oakton, VA
Elegant 14K White Gold bracelet with intricate circular links featuring sparkling embellishments.
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21st Century and Contemporary Edwardian Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Woven Mesh Link Diamond Buckle Bracelet
Located in Bernardsville, NJ
Up for your consideration is this stunning vintage 14 karat yellow gold diamond woven mesh buckle
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Diamond Buckle Bracelet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This exquisite 14K yellow gold buckle bracelet from the 1960s combines vintage charm with luxurious
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Vintage 1960s Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Gold Vintage Open Link Bracelet
Located in Venice, CA
It’s amazing how many different types of links chains can be made up of. This 14k gold bracelet has
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Modern Chain Bracelets

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Gold Vintage Open Link Bracelet
14K Gold Vintage Open Link Bracelet
H 0.44 in W 0.38 in L 6 in
Vintage Coral and Diamond Multistrand Bracelet in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
Vintage Coral and Diamond Multistrand Bracelet in 14k Yellow Gold Vintage Coral Multistrand
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Vintage 1950s North American Beaded Bracelets

Materials

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

Vintage 0.32Cttw Diamond and Pearl Bangle Bracelet 14K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
This beautifully crafted Vintage bangle bracelet is encrusted with round brilliant cut diamonds and
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2010s Modern Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Bracelet 14K White and Yellow Gold Vintage 1.40 TDW
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Diamond Bracelet 14K White and Yellow Gold Vintage 1.40 TDW This pretty Vintage Estate bracelet is
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Late 20th Century Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1950's 14k White Gold Diamond Tennis Bracelet 1.26ct
Located in Boston, MA
Vintage 1950's 14K White Gold Diamond Tennis Bracelet 1.26ct - The line box style bracelet contains
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Vintage 1950s American Retro Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet
Located in Boston, MA
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet - The bangle has three filigree engraved sections with
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Vintage 1950s Unknown Retro Bangles

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Elegant 14K Yellow Gold Garnet and Diamond Vintage Stacking Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your jewelry collection with this stunning 14 Karat Yellow Gold Garnet and Diamond Vintage
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Early 2000s American Contemporary Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Diamond, Sapphire, and Enamel Bangle Bracelet in 14k Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
Vintage Diamond, Sapphire, and Enamel Bangle Bracelet in 14k White and Yellow Gold Vintage
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20th Century North American Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Vintage 14K Enamel & Diamond Articulated Snake Bracelet
Located in Henderson, NV
14K yellow gold snake bracelet, featuring intricate enamel detailing in green and blue swirls. The
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Vintage 1960s American Art Nouveau Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique 14K Yellow Gold Bracelet with Diamond c. 1890–1905
Located in Berlin, DE
-quality 14K yellow gold, this piece represents both timeless beauty and historical significance. At its
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Antique 1890s Unknown Late Victorian Clamper Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14K Yellow & White Gold Two Tone Geometric Diamond Bangle Bracelet
Located in Houston, TX
Ladies 14K white & yellow gold diamond vintage bangle bracelet. The metal was tested and determined to be
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Early 20th Century Unknown Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 5.55 carat total weight sapphire diamond 14k yellow gold bracelet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This vintage bracelet from the 1980s is crafted in 14k yellow gold and set with 23 oval cut blue
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Vintage 1980s Modern Link Bracelets

Materials

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

Elegant 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Line Bracelet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Crafted in the late 20th century, this refined 14K yellow gold bracelet captures the understated
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Vintage 1980s Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Diamond Gold Bangle Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Diamond Gold Bangle Bracelet This striking vintage bangle bracelet is a testament to
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20th Century Unknown Retro Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

Bailey Banks & Biddle Retro Diamond 14K Gold Vintage Mesh Buckle Bracelet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
to SI1 clarity Buckle functions as clasp and allows for adjustable length Tested as 14 karat gold
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20th Century Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Chain Link Bracelet
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Chain Link Bracelet This stunning vintage Gold Chain Link Bracelet is in
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Bracelets

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Edwardian Bracelet Pearl Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Bangle Vintage Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
). Metal & Hallmark: 14 karat yellow gold. The bracelet is not hallmarked though it has tested positive for
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Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Bangles

Materials

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

7.27tcw Colombian Emerald & Diamond 14K Vintage Pear Cut Bracelet Gold Bangle
Located in Jupiter, FL
gorgeous design of this piece is unique. This bracelet is made from 14K yellow gold, it weighs a
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2010s Colombian Modern Chain Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Glittery Bangle Bracelet
Located in Houston, TX
This vintage 1980s 14k yellow gold bangle is an eye-catching piece that belongs in your wrist stack
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Vintage 1980s Costa Rican Bangles

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Gold Diamond And Amethyst Antique Bangle Bracelet In Yellow Gold Vintage.
Located in London, GB
14K Gold Diamond And Amethyst Antique Bangle Bracelet In Yellow Gold Vintage. 14ct Yellow gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Bangles

Materials

Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Slip on Bangle with Diamonds
Located in Boston, MA
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Slip On Bangle with Diamonds - The bangle is a twisted rope design that
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Contemporary Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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14k Gold Vintage Bracelet With Diamonds For Sale on 1stDibs

Find an expansive variety of 14k gold vintage bracelet with diamonds available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of gold, 14k gold and yellow gold, these items were constructed with great care. Our selection of items includes 788 vintage examples as well as 156 contemporary versions. Our inventory has long been popular, and it includes earlier versions that date to the 18th Century and newer variations that were made as recently as the 21st Century. Pieces in our collection of 14k gold vintage bracelet with diamonds made by contemporary jewelers — as well as those associated with retro — are very popular. Versions of these items have been a part of the life’s work for many jewelers, but those produced by Clarissa Bronfman, Hamilton and Cartier are consistently popular. While most can agree that any pick from our collection easily elevates most outfits, but the choice of diamond versions from the 580 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. Today, if you’re looking for round cut 14k gold vintage bracelet with diamonds and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes mixed cut and brilliant cut alternatives. When shopping our range of 14k gold vintage bracelet with diamonds, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men today than there are for women.

How Much are 14k Gold Vintage Bracelet With Diamonds?

Prices for 14k gold vintage bracelet with diamonds start at $150 and top out at $75,000 with these bracelets, on average, selling for $3,968.

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.