18 Karat White Gold Diamond Floral Tennis Bracelet 6.55 Carats 15 Grams
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat White gold bracelet featuring 11 diamond flowers flanked with a diamond halo weighing a total of 6.55 carats. 44 Diamonds weighing 3.71 carats 319 Diamonds weighing 2.84 car...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$25,998 / item
15 Carats Natural Diamond White Gold Tennis Bracelet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
15.00 Carat Round Cut I-K SI-I1 Natural Diamond Classic Tennis Bracelet 4 Prong 14K White Gold for Women Specification Brand: AAMIAA Length: 7 Inches Color: I-K Carat Weight: 15.00...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
15 Carats Natural Diamond Yellow Gold Tennis Bracelet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
15.00 Carat Round Cut I-K SI-I1 Natural Diamond Classic Tennis Bracelet 4 Prong 14K Yellow Gold for Women Specification Brand: AAMIAA Length: 7 Inches Color: I-K Carat Weight:15.00...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$25,998 / item
15 Carats Natural Diamond Rose Gold Tennis Bracelet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
15.00 Carat Round Cut I-K Natural Diamond Classic Tennis Bracelet 4 Prong 14K Rose Gold for Women Specification Brand: AAMIAA Length: 7 Inches Color: I-K Carat Weight:15.00CTW Clar...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
$52,500Sale Price|30% Off
Harry Winston Blue Sapphire Diamond Platinum Bracelet 15 Carat
By Harry Winston
Located in Chicago, IL
The bracelet features approximately 15 carats of perfectly matched natural AAA blue sapphires, displaying a lovely rich color and elegant saturation.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco 15 Carat Diamond Bangle Bracelet
Located in Miami, FL
Spectacular Art Deco bangle bracelet crafted in platinum featuring round brilliant cut diamonds weighing approximately 15 carats total, G color, VS clarity.
Diamond, Platinum
$17,681 / item
15 Carats Natural Diamond 14K White Gold Tennis Bracelet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
10.00 Carat Round Cut GH-SI Natural Diamond Classic Tennis Bracelet 4 Prong 14K White Gold for Women Specification Brand: AAMIAA Length: 7 Inches Color: F-H Carat Weight:10CTW Clar...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$17,376Sale Price / item|33% Off
15 Carats Natural Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Tennis Bracelet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
15.00 Carat Round Cut GH-SI Natural Diamond Classic Tennis Bracelet 4 Prong 14K Yellow Gold for Women Specification Brand: AAMIAA Length: 7 Inches Color: F-H Carat Weight:15.00CTW ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$17,376Sale Price / item|33% Off
15 Carats Natural Diamond 14K White Gold Tennis Bracelet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
15.00 Carat Round Cut F-H SI-I1 Natural Diamond Classic Tennis Bracelet 4 Prong 14K White Gold for Women Specification Brand: AAMIAA Length: 7 Inches Color: F-H Carat Weight:15.00C...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$17,376Sale Price / item|33% Off
15 Carats Natural Diamond 14K Rose Gold Tennis Bracelet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
15.00 Carat Round Cut F-H SI-I1 Natural Diamond Classic Tennis Bracelet 4 Prong 14K Rose Gold for Women Specification Brand: AAMIAA Length: 7 Inches Color: F-H Carat Weight:15.00CT...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
$60,000Sale Price|20% Off
15 Carat 18K Yellow Gold Diamond, Rubellite, and Ruby Bracelet
Located in Chicago, IL
18K Yellow Gold Diamond, Rubellite, and Ruby Bracelet A truly gorgeous statement bracelet crafted in 18K yellow gold, showcasing an exquisite combination of natural rubies, rubellit...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Rubelite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
15 Carat Natural Emerald & 2.2 Carat Diamond Tennis Bracelet 14 Kt White Gold
Located in New York, NY
15 Carat Natural Emerald & 2.2 Carat Diamond Tennis Bracelet 14 Kt White Gold This exceptionally affordable Tennis bracelet has 30 stones of Natural oval shape Emeralds .
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
15 Carat Natural Emerald & 2.2 Carat Diamond Tennis Bracelet 14 Kt Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
This exceptionally affordable Tennis bracelet has 30 stones of Natural oval shape Emeralds . Each Emerald is spaced by two diamonds .Total weight of Emerald is approximately ...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
15 Carat Natural Emerald & 2.8 Carat Diamond Tennis Bracelet 14 Kt Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
This exceptionally affordable Tennis bracelet has 22 stones of Natural oval shape Emeralds . Each Emerald is spaced by two diamonds .Total weight of Emerald is approximately...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
15 Carat Natural Emerald & Diamond Cocktail Tennis Bracelet 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Total weight of the Emeralds is approximately 15 carat. Total number of diamonds are 40 and diamond weighs is over 1 ct.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
15 Carat Natural Emerald & Diamond Cocktail Tennis Bracelet 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Total weight of the Emeralds is approximately 15 carat. Total number of diamonds are 38 and diamond weighs is over 1.0 ct.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
15 Carat Natural Emerald & Diamond Cocktail Tennis Bracelet 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Total weight of the Emeralds is approximately 15 carat. Total number of diamonds are 40 and diamond weighs is over 1 ct.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
15 Carat Natural Emerald & Diamond Cocktail Tennis Bracelet 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Total weight of the Emeralds is approximately 15 carat. Total number of diamonds are 40 and diamond weighs is over 1.0 ct.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
15 Carat Genuine Natural Peridot & Diamond Tennis Bracelet 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
This exceptionally affordable Tennis bracelet has 1 stones of Pear cut Peridot Beautiful colors , very Vibrant Size of the stone is approximately 7X5 mm Each Peridot is spaced by...
Diamond, Peridot, 14k Gold, White Gold
15 Carat Natural Emerald & Diamond Cocktail Tennis Bracelet 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Total weight of the Emeralds is approximately 15 carat. Total number of diamonds are 38 and diamond weighs is over 1.6 ct.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
15 Carat Natural Emerald & Diamond Cocktail Tennis Bracelet 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Total weight of the Emeralds is approximately 15 carat. Total number of diamonds are 38 and diamond weighs is over 1.6 ct.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
15 Carat Natural Emerald & Diamond Cocktail Tennis Bracelet 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Total weight of the Emeralds is approximately 15 carat. Total number of diamonds are 40 and diamond weighs is over 1 ct.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
15 Carat Natural Emerald & Diamond Cocktail Tennis Bracelet 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Total weight of the Emeralds is approximately 15 carat. Total number of diamonds are 38 and diamond weighs is over 1.0 ct.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Ella Gafter 18k White Gold Ruby Diamond Tennis Bracelet, 15 Carats
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The ruby and diamond line bracelet features oval cut faceted rubies of brilliant hues and crystalline texture for a total of approximately 15 carats.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ella Gafter 18k White Gold Ruby Diamond Tennis Bracelet, 15 Carats
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The ruby and diamond line bracelet features oval cut faceted rubies of brilliant hues and crystalline texture for a total of approximately 15 carats.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ella Gafter 18K White Gold Ruby Diamond Line Bracelet, 15 Carats
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The ruby and diamond line bracelet features oval cut faceted rubies of brilliant hues and crystalline texture for a total of approximately 15 carats.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ella Gafter 18k White Gold Ruby Diamond Tennis Bracelet, 15 Carats
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The ruby and diamond line bracelet features oval cut faceted rubies of brilliant hues and crystalline texture for a total of approximately 15 carats.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
15 Carat Genuine Natural Peridot & Diamond Tennis Bracelet 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
This exceptionally affordable Tennis bracelet has 19 stones of Emerald cut Peridot Beautiful colors , very Vibrant Size of the stone is approximately 7X5 mm Each Peridot is space...
Diamond, Peridot, 14k Gold, White Gold
15 Carat Total Diamond Weight Diamond 14 KY Gold Tennis Bracelet GIA Certified
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This elegant bracelet showcases a refined design, featuring a series of 35 GIA certified round, brilliant-cut stones set in a warm yellow gold setting. Each stone is meticulously sec...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Blue Sapphire and Diamond 15 Carat Rose Gold Gate Bracelet
Located in London, GB
The bracelet weighs 18.3 grams and is marked 15 carat.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 15k Gold, Rose Gold
Art Deco 3.1 Carat Sapphire Diamond Bracelet 15 Karat Gold Edwardian
Located in New York, NY
SAPPHIRES 3 Faceted Natural Sapphires Total Weight: 3.1 Carat Central sapphire is 7mm in length Color: Fine Blue Medium Tone Strong Saturation DIAMONDS 12 OId European Cut Diamonds...
Diamond, Sapphire, 15k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,280Sale Price|20% Off
1.3 Carat Diamond Three Rows Bangle /Bracelet in 18 Karat White Gold 15 Grams
Located in New York, NY
1.3 Carat Diamond Bangle /Bracelet in 18 Karat White Gold 15 Grams It features a bangle style Bracelet crafted from 18 karat White gold and embedded with total approximately 1.3 Cara...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$12,137Sale Price|20% Off
Rare 15 Carat Green Emerald Diamond Fine Jewelry White Gold Tennis Bracelet
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Bracelet Gold 18 K Diamond 44-Round 57-0,27-3/3A Emerald 22-Oval-15,95 2/З₁A Weight 11,09 grams Adjustable Length With a heritage of ancient fine Swiss jewelry traditions, NATKINA i...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
$68,000Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. Vintage 15 Carat Sapphire 18K Yellow Gold Bracelet
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
A rare and original vintage sapphire bracelet by Tiffany & Co. crafted in rich 18K yellow gold with exceptional workmanship and a beautifully preserved finish. The design feature...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
15 Carat SI/H Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Tennis Bracelet 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
15 Carat SI/H Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Tennis Bracelet 18 Karat Yellow Gold features round cut diamonds set in the row making a tennis bracelet.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold 15 Carat SI/H Round Cut Diamond Tennis Bracelet forBride
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
15 Carat SI/H Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Tennis Bracelet 14 Karat Yellow Gold features round cut diamonds set in the row making a tennis bracelet.
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Men’s 15.00 Carat Total Weight Diamonds Tennis Bracelet Rose Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Men’s 15 Carat Diamonds Tennis Bracelet Width 5.85mm 10k Rose Gold Diamonds clarity approx SI1 (high quality diamonds) Diamonds color approx H/I/J (very bold blend that matches all...
Diamond, 10k Gold, Rose Gold
Cellini Jewelers Platinum 21.35Ct. Burmese Ruby and 3.86 Carat Diamond Bracelet
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
The magnificent stones are set in a handmade Platinum bracelet mounting made exclusively for Cellini. The bracelet measures 7" long. 48 Oval Rubies 21.35 carats 15 Marquis Diamonds 3...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
15.00 Carat Natural Round Diamond 4-Prong Tennis Bracelet in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a versatile 15 carat, 4-prong set diamond tennis bracelet. The round brilliants are I color and I1 in clarity.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
15.00 Carat Natural Round Diamond 4-Prong Tennis Bracelet in 14k Rose Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a versatile 15 carat, 4-prong set diamond tennis bracelet. The round brilliants are I color and I1 in clarity.
Diamond, Rose Gold
Unavailable|$95,707
Tank Bracelet 101 carats rubies, 15 carats diamonds
Located in Taormina, ME
Immense tank bracelet in white gold and platinum from the 70s/80s with mounted 101 carats of rubies and 15 carats of brilliants. The bracelet is accompanied by an Italian gemology c...
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, Platinum
Unavailable|$46,995
Art Deco Diamond Bracelet Platinum 15 Carat Diamond
Located in Kendal, GB
They have excellent VS1 clarity – H colour with the largest weighing 0.50ct in the centre, bringing the total to an incredible 15 carats (approx.) Diamonds are truly a stone of perf...
Diamond, Platinum
CARTIER Exquisite 15 Carat Diamond Line Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Platinum CARTIER straight-line diamond bracelet, signed Cartier N.Y. Total diamond weight is approximately 14-15 carats of VS clarity and FG color.
Unavailable|$2,865
Antique Victorian Diamond 15 Carat Gold, circa 1900 Gate Bracelet
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
A spectacular antique Victorian gate bracelet made up of fabulous gate links dotted with seven 0.08ct Diamonds around the outer circumference. The piece is modelled in 15ct Yellow ...
Diamond, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$5,465
Antique Victorian Sapphire Diamond Love Knot Bracelet 15 Carat Gold
Located in Kendal, GB
A fabulous antique Victorian love knot bracelet made up of solid 15ct gold brick links and five interwoven love knots each crowned with a blue sapphire or twinkling old mine cut diam...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$2,622
Antique Victorian 15 Carat Gold Sapphire Diamond Bracelet, circa 1900
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
This beautiful Victorian bracelet is beautifully crafted in 15ct Yellow Gold, and adorned with three 0.25ct blue Sapphires, interspersed with two bright 0.20ct old cut Diamonds. The...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$35,000
15 Carat Rose Gold Round Diamonds Tennis Bracelet 18 Karat
Located in Tarzana, CA
Each center stone is 0.50 ct, the quality of the diamonds are D VS. Mounted in 18k rose gold, and could be order in white or yellow gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$10,500
14 Karat White Gold Four-Row Diamond Bracelet 304 Round Diamonds 15 Carat
Located in Red Bank, NJ
Each Row Has 76 Diamonds. 304 Diamonds Total Approximately 15 Carats.
Diamond, 14k Gold
Cartier La Dona Diamond Two Bracelet Pair Set with Certificate
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Cartier: a Diamond 'LA DONA' Bracelet designed as an articulated double row of pavé-set brilliant-cut diamond semi-circular shaped links, to a concealed clasp Designer: CARTIER Styl...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$22,322
Exceptional 15 Carat Diamond and 18 Karat White Gold Bracelet, G/H, VVS1
Located in London, London
SETTING SPECIFICATIONS Gold Purity: White Gold 750 Weight: 54.4 grams Size: 17.5cm Hallmarks: 18K 750 STONE SPECIFICATIONS Carat Weight: 15ct Shape: Baguette cut Color: VVS1
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
15 Carat Diamond Bracelet in 18 Karat White Gold, 63 Grams, Estate
Located in New York, NY
A statement of true, classic elegance, this 18 karat White Gold Bracelet with Pave Diamond from signature collection. The interlocking links of diamonds provide flexibility with...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sold|$16,340
15 Carats Diamonds Gold Bracelet
Located in Napoli, NA
This awesome hand made 18k white gold bracelet is set with sparkling round cut diamonds that weigh approximately 15.00 ct. graded H-I-J color with VS1 clarity. The bracelet measures...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold
Sold|$18,750
Art Deco 15 Carats Diamonds Gold Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
A 18k white gold Art Deco era bracelet set with approx. 15.00 carats of marquise, baguette and round-cut diamonds in a semi-flexible, geometric plaque design. Bracelet measures appro...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold
Sold|$1,600
14K Diamond Buckle Bracelet Rope .15 Carat
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
Total diamond weight is an estimated .15 carat. Very well made with durable clasp GIA Gemologist inspected and evaluated
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold|$69,000
15 Strand Diamond Bracelet
By Leo Pizzo
Located in Greenwich, CT
Spectacular 15 Strand Diamond Bracelet crafted in 18 Karat White Gold. 22.46 Carats of G color, VS clarity diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold
Emilio Jewelry .15 Carat Diamond Emilio! Signature Diamond Bracelet
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
Approx total weight: 6.00ct Diamond Color: E-F Diamond Clarity: Vs Cut: Excellent All Emilio! pieces come with a professional appraisal from GAL, a reputable lab accepted by most...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold
Sold|$52,000
15 Carat Art Deco Diamond Platinum Bracelet
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
This beautiful Art Deco bracelet is composed of 3 articulated plaques, spaced by narrow buckle shaped links, 3 marquise diamonds weighing approximately 3.00 Cts, and 396 diamonds wei...
Diamond, Platinum
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, antique and vintage bracelets are versatile and universally loved accessories that can add polish and pizzazz to any ensemble.
Bracelets were among the jewels discovered to have been buried with Pharaoh Tutankhamun when his tomb was unearthed in 1922, and wrist and arm bracelets were allegedly worn by Queen Puabi in Sumer, southern Mesopotamia. But preceding the adornments of Ancient Egypt and elsewhere, the people of prehistoric times likely wore the decorative accessory, fashioning it from shells and fish bones. When the Bronze Age allowed for more durable materials and semiprecious stones to be incorporated into jewelry, bracelets became a treasured symbol of wealth.
In the thousands of years following the debut of the world’s first bracelets, the artistry behind this common accessory has only broadened, with designers at popular jewelry houses growing more venturesome over time. David Webb looked to nature for his Animal Kingdom bracelets, and for her best-selling bracelets and more at Tiffany & Co., Elsa Peretti would frequently do the same. From bangles to tennis bracelets, the modern age offers plenty of options.
Internationally acclaimed bracelet designs have on occasion become powerful symbols of status, style and, in the case of Cartier's iconic design, love. The Cartier Love bracelet can be found on the wish list of most jewelry lovers and on the wrist of some of the world’s biggest stars. Its arrangement of mock screwheads and distinctive functionality — it was initially locked and unlocked with an accompanying vermeil screwdriver — is an enduring expression of loyalty, unity and romance. (Do you know how to spot a fake Cartier Love bracelet?)
While the Love bracelet has played a role in the skyrocketing popularity of cuff-style bracelets, they are far from the only glamorous option for collectors. Make a statement with an Art Deco design, a style that sees all kinds of iterations fitted with studded cuffs, one-of-a-kind shapes and dazzling insets. A chunky vintage gold bracelet in the Retro style will prove eye-catching and elevate any outfit.
One of the best things about bracelets, however, is that you never have to choose just one. Style icon Jacqueline Kennedy stacked her Croisillon bracelets — designed by Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co. — with such frequency that the ornate bangles were eventually dubbed “Jackie bracelets” by reporters. Contemporary silver pieces can easily complement each other, rendering a layering of luxury almost a necessity.
Find a diverse collection of bracelets that you can sort by style, stone cut and more on 1stDibs.
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.