Set of 18K Two-Tone White & Yellow Gold Diamond Bangle Bracelets
Located in New York, NY
These beautiful bangles consist of numerous round brilliant cut diamonds, weighing approximately 10.00-11.00 carats in total, set into 18K white gold joined with 18K yellow gold and ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Rose Gold, White Gold and Yellow Gold Diamond Bangles Bracelets
Located in New York, NY
14K Gold Diamond Bangles. Available in Rose Gold, Yellow Gold and White Gold. Each bangle set with 4.50 carats of fine white round diamonds. Each Bracelet has some flex movement once...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow White & Rose Gold Bamboo Bangle Bracelets 36.82 Grams Total
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
A collection of 14 karat yellow, rose & white gold bracelets featuring a bamboo motif weighing a total of 36.82 grams.
14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond-Cut Yellow Gold 3 Baby Bangle Bracelets
Located in New York, NY
This brand new set of 3 classic 2.0mm baby bangles is crafted in 14k solid yellow gold and features a diamond-cut texture.
Yellow Gold
Twig Style Diamond Eternity 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet
By Gold Adore
Located in San Francisco, CA
This Twig Style Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet is a design I just LOVE! Crafted in 18K Yellow Gold, the bangle features gorgeous Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds set in eternity...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$27,391 / item
18 Karat Yellow Gold and White Diamonds Bangle
By VANLELES DIAMONDS
Located in Mayfair, London, GB
The Nile Collection is an elevated and elegant take on the exotic theme of ancient Egypt. The Nile, the longest river in the world also called the father of African rivers, served as...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Estate Pair of 18K Yellow Gold Coral, Green Onyx & Diamond Bangle Bracelets
Located in Miami, FL
A striking estate pair of hinged bangle bracelets crafted in 18K yellow gold, each showcasing a bold and colorful gemstone inlay accented with sparkling diamonds.
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Diamond Oval Bangle Bracelet 0.25 Carats 17.5 Grams
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Elegant and timeless, this refined oval bangle bracelet is crafted in rich 18 karat yellow gold and accented with five round brilliant-cut diamonds totaling approximately 0.25 carats...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
South Sea Pearl Diamond Bypass Bangle 18K Yellow Gold
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18K Yellow Gold 42 Diamonds 0.20 Carats 11-12 mm South Sea Pearls
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$19,160Sale Price|20% Off
RCM Pair 18k Gold 12ctw GIA Fancy Yellow Diamond Flexible Cuff Bangle Bracelets
By RCM
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stones:-- 324 Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave Set - VS1-I1 Clarity - Natural Fancy Yellow to Fancy Vivid Yellow Color - 11-12ctw approx. Based on the Gia cert...
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Three Row Pave Diamond Bangle Bracelet 0.55 Carats 14 Karat Yellow Gold
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Stunning 3-row pavé diamond bangle crafted in 14K yellow and white gold. Set with 0.55 CT total weight of sparkling diamonds, perfect for everyday elegance or special occasions.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Sculpted Twist Bangle Bracelet 4.50 Carats 18KT Yellow Gold 21.1 Grams
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
A bold and elegant 18K yellow gold diamond bangle featuring a sculpted twist design, each segment paved with brilliant diamonds for continuous sparkle. The round diamonds are bezel-s...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Inlay Beveled Bangle Bracelet 1.50 Carats 14 Karat Yellow Gold 21 Grams
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
This bold and elegant 14K yellow gold diamond bangle bracelet showcases a sleek beveled-edge design with a high-polish finish that reflects light beautifully.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$25,600Sale Price|20% Off
Wide Princess Cut Diamond Bangle Bracelet 12 Carats 18KT Yellow Gold 67 Grams
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat yellow gold wide bangle featuring 104 Princess Cut diamonds weighing 12 carats of H Color and VS2 Clarity and 0.50 inches wide. 67.3 Grams A Real Showstopper!!! More Impre...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby and Diamond Set of Four Round Bangle Bracelets in 18 Carat Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
An exceptional set of four vintage bangles crafted in rich 18ct yellow gold, dating to the 1980s. Each bangle is elegantly set with an alternating sequence of gemstones, featuring tw...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond High Polished Knot Bangle Bracelet 3.80 Carats 14KT Yellow Gold 17 Grams
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
14 Karat yellow gold openwork knot bangle bracelet featuring 286 round brilliants weighing 3.80 carats, weighing 17.81 grams. Color I Clarity VS2 More Bangles Available Search Ha...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Single Row Diamond Twist Bangle Bracelet 0.98 Carats 14KT Yellow Gold 18.5 Grams
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
14 Karat yellow yellow gold bangle bracelet featuring middle row of 50 round brilliants weighing 0.98 carats with a braided trim, 18.48 grams. Color I-J Clarity VS2 Full of life and...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$40,300
Yellow Gold Diamond Bangle
Located in Geneva, CH
Bangle in 18kt yellow gold set with diamonds 11.24 cts
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Italian Wide Diamond Bangle Bracelet 2.48 Carats E-F VS1-2 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
A luxurious high-polish 18K yellow gold bangle featuring an elegant oval pave centerpiece. Set with 133 brilliant-cut diamonds in exceptional E–F color and VS1–VS2 clarity, totaling ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
South Sea Pearl Three Diamonds Bangle Bracelet 0.10 Carat 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18K White gold open bracelet featuring one South Sea Pearl measuring 11-12 mm and three diamonds weighing 0.10 Carats. Color G-H Clarity SI Pearls can be changed to Pink, Tahitian o...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Minimalist 14 Karat Yellow Gold Knot Bangle Bracelet 8.4 Grams
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
A timeless and beautifully crafted 14K yellow gold bangle bracelet showcasing a classic knot motif — a symbol of unity, love, and enduring style. Weighing 8.43 grams, this piece comb...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.76 Carat Yellow Diamond Yellow Gold Bangle
By Shimon's Creations
Located in New York, NY
141 Yellow Round Diamonds: 0.76 Carats Metal: 18K Yellow Gold, 4.70 Grams
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold and Diamond Bangle
Located in Great Neck, NY
Bangles are so much fun to wear and add a special touch. This yellow gold and diamond bangle contains 6.5 grams of gold and 174 round VS2 , G color diamonds totaling 0.90 carats. It ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
South Sea Pearl Gold Bypass Bangle Bracelet 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18K Yellow gold bypass bangle featuring one white South Sea & one golden South Sea Pearl measuring 13-14mm. Gold: 9 Grams Different Styles Available Pictures Below
South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet
Located in Great Neck, NY
This simple but gorgeous bracelet is perfect for everywhere and everyone. It can be stacked with others or worn alone for a classic look. These 45 round VS2, G color diamonds totalin...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Wide Swirl Cuff Bangle Bracelet 47.6 Grams
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat yellow gold bangle cuff featuring a swirl motif weighing 47.6 grams.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Bangle
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 18K Yellow Gold Diamonds: 15 Baguette Cut = 0.33cttw Color: H Clarity: SI1 Diamonds: 56 Round Cut = 0.66ct Color: H Clarity: SI1 Dimensions: bracelet will ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond Bangle Bracelet H VS Diamond Bangle Ruby Bangle
Located in Jaipur, IN
A refined expression of modern elegance, this exquisite bangle is meticulously handcrafted in luminous 14K yellow gold, designed to wrap the wrist in understated sophistication. The ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Diamond Bangle 1.50ct
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
14k yellow gold and diamond bangle bracelet. The bracelet tests 58% gold using an XRF metals analyzer. The gross weight is 20.6 grams. The diamonds are round brilliant cuts, 1.50 tot...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Contemporary Cuban Link Hard Bangle Bracelet 18.8 Grams 14 Karat Yellow Gold
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
A bold and impeccably crafted 14K yellow gold Cuban link bangle bracelet, showcasing substantial presence and timeless design. Expertly constructed with solid 8.7 mm wide Cuban links...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Zambian Emerald & Diamond Bangle Bracelet Handmade Gold Bangle
Located in Jaipur, IN
PLEASE USE THE REFRENCE IMAGE FOR THE BANGLE SIZE STANDADRD SIZE IS 2.4 IF YOU NEED SOMETHING ELSE FEEL FREE TO CONTACT US Elegant and refined, this 14K yellow gold bangle showcase...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Three-Row Diamond Bangle
Located in Great Neck, NY
Fashion and glam are at the forefront with this exquisite diamond bangle. This 14-karat yellow gold bracelet is made from 10.5 grams of gold. The top is adorned with three rows of SI...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Italian Rhinocero Matte High Polish 18KT Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet 46.5 Grams
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
A rare and collectible 18K yellow gold Italian bangle bracelet featuring detailed 3-dimensional rhinoceros figures encircling the piece. Each rhino is sculpted with texture and polis...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold and Diamond Bangle
Located in Great Neck, NY
Bangles are so much fun to wear and add a special touch. This yellow gold and diamond bangle contains 6.5 grams of 18 karat yellow gold and 174 round VS2, G color diamonds totaling 0...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Blue Sapphire & Diamond Bangle Bracelet Handmade Gold Bangle
Located in Jaipur, IN
PLEASE USE THE REFRENCE IMAGE FOR THE BANGLE SIZE STANDADRD SIZE IS 2.4 IF YOU NEED SOMETHING ELSE FEEL FREE TO CONTACT US Elegant and refined, this 14K yellow gold bangle showcase...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Thin Stackable Bamboo Motif Bangle Bracelet 14 Karat Yellow Gold 14.3 Grams
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
14 Karat yellow gold bangle bracelet featuring a Bamboo motif design weighing 14.3 grams. Width 6.13 mm More Bamboo bangles in stock
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pair of Opal Diamond Vermeil Sterling Silver Bangle Bracelets
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Beautiful pair of opal and diamonds bangle bracelets featuring rose cut diamonds inset into blacked sterling silver between bezel set cabochon fire opals.
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
Tri-Color Twist Bangle Bracelet 14 Karat Yellow Rose White Gold 10.7 Grams
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Elegant and timeless, this classic tri-color rolling bangle is crafted in solid 14K gold, featuring interwoven bands of yellow, white, and rose gold. The rolling design creates a smo...
14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold One-Row Diamond Bangle
Located in Great Neck, NY
Fashion and glam are at the forefront with this exquisite diamond bangle. This 14-karat yellow gold bangle is made from 10.3 grams of gold. The top is adorned with one row of SI1-0SI...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Yellow Sapphire Diamond Gold Stackable Bangles
By Jewels By Viggi
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Elegant Sapphire and diamond bangles with over 100ct of Sapphires between the two. The craftsmanship is beautiful the closure is sleek and isn't noticeable. This is a product that ca...
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold
Yellow Gold, Ruby, Diamond, & Turquoise Bangle Bangle Bracelet
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Accommodated with an up-to-date digital appraisal by a GIA G.G. once purchased, upon request. Please contact us with any questions. Item number B3487
Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Diamond Bangle Bracelet 1.50ct
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Diamond bangle bracelet in 14k yellow gold. Stamped 14k and weighs 27.7 grams. The diamonds are round brilliant cuts, 1.50 total carats, G color, VS clarity, and good cuts. The brace...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Tri-Color Gold Bangle Bracelet 10.6 Grams 6mm Rose Yellow White
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Elegant and timeless, this 14K tri-color gold bangle bracelet features a classic design combining yellow, white, and rose gold tones in a sleek, polished finish. The smooth, flat pro...
Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage diamond 18k yellow gold snake bangle
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This striking vintage diamond snake bangle from the 1970’s is a beautifully expressive piece, crafted in warm 18k yellow gold with a sculptural design that wraps elegantly around the...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$5,500 / item
2.40 Carat Diamond All Around Gold Bangle Bracelet
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
THE PRICE IS FOR ONE BRACELET ONLY All around Diamond Gold Bangle Bracelet The bracelet is available in 14K Rose Gold or 14K Yellow Gold There is 2.40 Carats in Diamonds F/G VS/SI in...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
$5,500 / item
2.03 Carat Diamond All Around Gold Bangle Bracelet
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
THE PRICE IS JUST FOR ONE BRACELET All around Diamond Gold Bangle Bracelet The bracelet is available in 14K Rose Gold and 14K Yellow Gold There is 2.03 Carats in Diamonds F/G VS/SI i...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Ruby & Diamond Bangle Bracelet Handmade Gold Bangle For Women
Located in Jaipur, IN
PLEASE USE THE REFRENCE IMAGE FOR THE BANGLE SIZE STANDADRD SIZE IS 2.4 IF YOU NEED SOMETHING ELSE FEEL FREE TO CONTACT US Elegant and refined, this 14K yellow gold bangle showcase...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$88,000Sale Price|20% Off
Oscar Heyman Diamond, Ruby and Sapphire Bracelets in 18K Yellow Gold
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Chicago, IL
An exquisite pair of bracelets by the legendary American jeweler Oscar Heyman, renowned for exceptional gemstone selection and impeccable craftsmanship. Expertly crafted in 18 karat...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mod Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet
Located in San Francisco, CA
Wonderful Italian design! This 18k yellow gold square bangle bracelet is side hinged, with an inner oval for comfort. Adding brilliance is a row of 18 round brilliant-cut diamonds ac...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Wide Gold Wire Bangle Twist Bracelet 18 Karat Yellow 120.8 Grams 7.25 Inches
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat yellow gold bangle bracelet featuring a wire twist motif weighing 120.8 grams. Very impressive on the wrist!
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Textured Bangle
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14k yellow gold Diamonds: 94 round cut = 2.82cttw Color: J Clarity: SI1 Dimensions: bracelet will fit up to a 7.5 inch wrist Weight: 25.25 grams
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Sapphire Diamond Bangle Bracelet H VS Diamond Bangle Unisex
Located in Jaipur, IN
A refined expression of modern elegance, this exquisite bangle is meticulously handcrafted in luminous 14K yellow gold, designed to wrap the wrist in understated sophistication. The ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Emerald Diamond Bangle Bracelet H VS Diamond Bangle UnisexBangle
Located in Jaipur, IN
A refined expression of modern elegance, this exquisite bangle is meticulously handcrafted in luminous 14K yellow gold, designed to wrap the wrist in understated sophistication. The ...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.43 Carat Green Diamond Yellow Gold Bangle
By Shimon's Creations
Located in New York, NY
27 Light Green Round Diamonds: 0.43 Carats Metal: 18K Yellow Gold, 5.85 Grams This items comes in different weights. Please ask us for details
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold .24 CTW Diamond Bangle
By Cirari
Located in Stuart, FL
14k yellow gold .24 CTW diamond bangle. This bangle has a beaded design around the bangle with round diamonds in the center, this bracelet will fit a wrist up to 6 inches, the width ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
31 Carat Diamond Italian X Bangle Bracelet
By Vivid Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Striking diamond X bangle bracelet crafted in Italy in 18 karat yellow and white gold, featuring 692 round brilliant cut diamonds weighing approximately 31.00 carats total, F-G color...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat White Yellow Gold Diamond Bangle
By Vitale 1913
Located in Monte-Carlo, MC
18K white and yellow gold bangle is from our Jackpot collection. This beautiful bangle is decorated by natural colourless diamonds in total of 0.25 Carat. Total metal weight is 13.42...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
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.
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 rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.
Today, it would be tough to track down a jewelry lover who doesn’t have a stack of vintage bangles and other bracelets ready to go for any occasion.
People have worn bangles and other bracelets for centuries. Examples can be found in the wide range of personal adornments favored by the Ancient Egyptians, some of whom wore bracelets and armlets made of gold and flecked with gemstones such as lapis and turquoise.
Fashion has evolved over the years, but the popularity of bangles has remained the same. Jewelry makers have created cuffs in all manner of styles, and no matter what your taste, you can find antique and vintage diamond bangles, ruby bangles, emerald bangles and more to suit you and to pair with any of your favorite ensembles. And although “bracelets” and “bangles” are often used interchangeably, there is a difference between the two.
Bangles are solid, one-piece bands that are always characterized by their rigid ring shape. Today, they’re made of metal, plastic, wood or other materials. Because this cuff is a solid piece, you have to slide it over your hand. Bracelets, however, are flexible pieces. Whether they’re charm bracelets, link bracelets, beaded bracelets or another variety, you open and close a bracelet at its ends, where it locks around your wrist with a clasp.
Bracelets and bangles suit most anyone, and there’s a style of bangle for every occasion, whether you’ve opted for an Art Deco bangle, a Victorian-era bangle or another kind. And their versatility doesn’t end there. Jewelry lovers know that when it comes to bangle bracelets (and other kinds of bracelets), you never have to choose just one. Just as you might wear a vintage tennis bracelet by itself or pair it with other thin bracelets, you can opt for a simple pared-down look with a single bangle or go big and stack your sculptural modern bangles to deepen their impact or double up your classic gold bangles and pair them with a T-shirt and jeans or a comfortable cotton day dress.
Browse an extensive collection of vintage bangle bracelets and other bracelets on 1stDibs. Find extraordinary works by iconic jewelry houses such as Cartier, Tiffany & Co. and David Webb, or peruse the array of link bracelets, cuff bracelets and diamond bangle bracelets for innumerable accessorizing options.
This iconic jewel has captured countless hearts with its elegant design and its amatory symbolism. Counterfeiters have taken note of the demand and created fake versions. If you’re looking for a genuine Cartier Love bracelet, it’s crucial to check all the elements for authenticity. Our guide will teach you the telltale traits of a knockoff.
Mid-20th-century designer Andrew Grima upended tradition with his avant-garde aesthetic.
As elegant as they are versatile, these jewels have become chic staples.
From cameos to cigar bands, here are the looks on our radar this season.
The decades-old design is one of the most sought-after pieces of jewelry in the world.
Organic shapes, surprising textures, shimmering colors and inventive embellishments take the new generation of pearl jewelry from classic to cutting-edge.
Soak up the pleasures of the season with a these bold gems.
The philanthropist and heiress was an avid jewelry collector, and her trove of Jean Schlumberger creations embodies the love of nature she shared with the famed designer.