18K Rose Gold Wavebound Bangle with Natural Diamonds IdunnCollection
Located in Hong Kong, HK
• Metal: 18K Rose Gold • Gemstones: Natural Diamonds • Total Diamond Weight: 0.46 (72 stones) • Diameter of bracelet: 1.8 inch - 2.3 inch With 72 sparkling natural diamonds, ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
18K Yellow Gold Wavy Multi Color Diamond Pave Bangle
Located in Miami, FL
Details: Item Type: Bangle Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Weight: 30.43 Grams Fit: 7.5 Inch Wrist Stone Details: Gemstone: Diamonds Cut: Oval, Trillion, Pear, Round Color: Pink, Orange, B...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K White Gold Wavebound Bangle with Natural Diamonds IdunnCollection
Located in Hong Kong, HK
• Metal: 18K White Gold • Gemstones: Natural Diamonds • Total Diamond Weight: 0.48 ct (72stones) • Diameter of bracelet: 1.8 inch - 2.3 inch Designed for those who embrace b...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold Bamboo Bangle with Natural Diamonds IdunnCollection
Located in Hong Kong, HK
• Metal: 18K White Gold • Gemstones: Natural Diamonds • Total Diamond Weight: 0.86ct (64 stones) • Diameter of bracelet: 1.8 inch - 2.3 inch A symbol of renewal and grace, thi...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K Yellow Gold Bamboo Bangle with Natural Diamonds IdunnCollection
Located in Hong Kong, HK
• Metal: 18K Yellow Gold • Gemstones: Natural Diamonds • Total Diamond Weight: 0.76ct (64 stones) • Diameter of bracelet: 1.8 inch - 2.3 inch A symbol of renewal and grace, th...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Diamond Bangle Bracelet In 18k White Gold
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Diamond Bangle Bracelet In 18k White Gold. This bangle is all the way around set with a single row of round brilliant cut diamonds.
Diamond, White Gold
Diamond and 18k Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet, 1.95 Carats Total
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This beautiful bracelet features 1.95 carats of brilliant natural diamonds set in precious 18k yellow gold. These 80 sparkling round diamonds create a striking line down the center o...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
18K Yellow Gold 3.80ctw Diamond Half Eternity Hinged Bangle Bracelet
Located in Houston, TX
Gender: Ladies Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold Length: 6.25 inches Width: 4.00 mm Weight: 14.24 grams Ladies 18K yellow gold, diamond bangle, hinged bracelet.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Chanel 18K White Gold 0.36ct Diamond Bangle Bracelet CC03-051526
By Chanel
Located in Southampton, PA
This Chanel bangle bracelet will add polish to any ensemble. Diamonds with a total weight of 0.36 carats elevate the 18K White Gold setting, which comes to life thanks to a simple la...
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
2.20ct Diamond Gold Bangle
Located in New York, NY
This is an amazing 18k yellow gold bangle. The bangle is set with sparkling round cut diamonds that weigh approximately 2.20ct.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Double Panther Diamond Pave Bangle Bracelet in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
Double Panther Diamond Pave Bangle Bracelet in 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Panther Bracelet features two full body panthers facing each other pave set with Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Classic Bangle : 6 Ct Diamonds in 18K Rose Gold
By ZIORO
Located in Paramus, NJ
Fashioned in lustrous 18K rose gold, this bangle showcases a classic design adorned with a profusion of brilliant diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Oval Diamond Bangle Bracelet 0.39 Ct in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
18K yellow gold oval bangle with round faceted diamonds weighing 0.39 carats total.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$8,063Sale Price|20% Off
Classic Bangle : 4.27 Ct Diamonds in 18K White Gold
By ZIORO
Located in Paramus, NJ
Material: The bangle is meticulously crafted from high-quality 18K white gold, known for its purity and brilliance.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18k White Gold Natural Round Brilliant Ribbed Diamond Bangle
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Immerse yourself in the timeless elegance of this exquisite 18k White Gold piece, beautifully adorned with 0.48 carats of natural round brilliant diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$15,600Sale Price|20% Off
Diamond Rectangle And Round Bangle In 18K Yellow Gold
By Tresor Collection
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Tresor Diamond Bangle features 4.93 cts in Diamond in 18k yellow gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Emerald and Diamond Hinged Bangle Bracelet in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
Emerald and Diamond Hinged Bangle Bracelet in 18k Yellow Gold Diamond and Emerald Scroll Bangle features channel set Square Emeralds and pavé set Round Diamonds with Cabochon Emeral...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Beauvince Curves Diamond Bangles Set '7.70 ct Diamonds' in 18K Gold
By Beauvince Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
With diamonds studded in a yellow gold, these bangles exude an ethereal glow.
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Ruby with Diamond Bangle set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 16.42 carats with Diamond 3.58 carats Bangle set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 2.0 cm Diameter: 5.7 cm Total Weight: 86.3 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was then...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Ruby with Diamond Bangle set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 26.35 carats with Diamond 1.21 carats Bangle set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 1.9 cm Diameter: 5.6 cm Total Weight: 59.3 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was then...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Ruby with Diamond Bangle set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 19.41 carats with Diamond 3.01 carats Bangle set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 2.0 cm Diameter: 6.0 cm Total Weight: 84.97 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was the...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
18K Yellow Gold Natural Round Diamond Double-Row Bangle Bracelet
Located in Boca Raton, FL
18K Yellow Gold Natural Round Diamond Double-Row Bangle Bracelet Style: Double Row Diamond Bangle Bracelet Material: 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Details: There are approximately 1.08 ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
TIFFANY & Co. 18K Gold Channel-set Diamond Sapphire Bangle Bracelet
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. 18K Gold Channel-set Diamond Sapphire Bangle Bracelet Metal: 18K Gold Weight: 18.90 grams Inside Circumference: 6.25" Width: 4mm Diamond: 12 round brilliant diamonds, ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vitolo 18K White and Yellow Gold Diamond Engraved Bangle
By Stefano Vitolo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This elegant bangle bracelet is crafted in 18K white and yellow gold, featuring a finely engraved yellow gold surface accented with 0.83 carat of diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Bora and Co 18K White Gold & Natural Diamond Flex Bangle
Located in New York, NY
Bora & Co 18K White Gold & Natural Diamond Flex Bangle An exquisite fusion of innovation and elegance, this Bora & Co flex bangle is crafted in 18K white gold and adorned with 6.67 ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
3.50 CT Diamond Pavé 18K White Gold Hinged Bangle Bracelet
Located in Westport, CT
A beautiful 18K white gold diamond hinged bangle bracelet, set all the way around with approximately 3.50 CT of natural diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
3.50 CT Diamond Pavé 18K Rose Gold Hinged Bangle Bracelet
Located in Westport, CT
A beautiful 18K rose gold diamond hinged bangle bracelet, set all the way around with approximately 3.50 CT of natural diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Roberto Coin 18k Yellow Gold Primavera Diamond Weave Bangle Bracelet
By Roberto Coin
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Roberto Coin 18k Yellow Gold Primavera Diamond Weave Bangle Bracelet Crafted in 18-karat yellow gold, this bracelet features a beautiful near-colorless diamond station on a weave st...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Roberto Coin 18k White Gold Primavera Diamond Weave Bangle Bracelet
By Roberto Coin
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Roberto Coin 18k White Gold Primavera Diamond Weave Bangle Bracelet Crafted in 18-karat white gold, this bracelet features a beautiful near-colorless diamond station on a weave styl...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Roberto Coin 18k Rose Gold Primavera Diamond Weave Bangle Bracelet
By Roberto Coin
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Roberto Coin 18k Rose Gold Primavera Diamond Weave Bangle Bracelet Crafted in 18-karat rose gold, this bracelet features a beautiful near-colorless diamond station on a weave style ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Bulgari 18K White Gold Diamond Pave Cuff/Bangle Bracelet
By Bulgari
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This sophisticated Bvlgari cuff bracelet, is a wide, flexible white gold band lavishly covered in pavé-set diamonds that create a stunning chevron or geometric lattice pattern. Feat...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold Pink Sapphire Green Garnet Diamond Bangle Bracelet
Located in Hallandale Beach, FL
This elegant estate 18K white gold bangle features a stunning combination of 12 princess-cut pink sapphires 3 carats, 18 round green garnets 1.4 carats, and 3 brilliant diamonds.
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K Gold 6.00 Cttw Diamond Graduating Dome Bangle Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Envelop your wrist in the sheer brilliance of this captivating 18K gold bangle bracelet, meticulously crafted with a satin finish for an irresistibly soft glow.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Diamond Bird Bangle of Silver Topped 18k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
This antique bangle bracelet (circa 1880-1900) features bird with a prong set 0.56ct natural vivid purplish red cushion cut ruby in its beak and a leaded glass paste eye, set in 98% ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
Sophia D. 18K Yellow Gold Bangle with Diamonds
By Sophia D
Located in New York, NY
The Sophia D. 18K Yellow Gold Bangle features 13.97 carats of fancy cut diamonds and 2.70 carats of smaller diamonds.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
$10,800Sale Price|20% Off
3 Carat Diamond Pave Bangle Bracelet 18k Rose Gold
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Crafted in substantial 18k rose gold, the hinged bangle design features a secure clasp, offering both elegance and practicality.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1.00 Carat Diamond Bamboo Bangle Bracelet 18K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Crafted in 18K Yellow Gold. Approx. Diamond Weight 1.00 Carat.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.50ct Diamond Gold Bangle
Located in New York, NY
This is an elegant 18k yellow gold bangle. The bangle is set with sparkling round cut diamonds that weigh approximately 1.50ct.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Diamond Amethyst Gold Bangle
Located in New York, NY
This is a fabulous 18k yellow gold bangle. The bangle is set with sparkling round cut diamond and trilliant cut amethyst accents.
Diamond, 18k Gold
1.20ct Diamond Gold Bangle
Located in New York, NY
This is a fabulous 18k white gold bangle. The bangle is set with sparkling round cut diamonds that weigh approximately 1.20ct.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.00 Carat Diamond Bamboo Bangle Bracelet 18K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our 1.00 Carat Diamond Bamboo Bangle Bracelet, a delicate and captivating piece crafted in luxurious 18K white gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Tiffany & Co 18k Rose Gold Diamond Metro Hinged Bangle Bracelet
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Tiffany Metro Diamond Hinged Bangle Style: Bangle Ref. number: 6006146 Metal: 18k Rose Gold Size: Small - 6' Inches TCW: 0.61 tcw Main Diamond: 41 Round Brilliant Diamonds Hall...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
3.00ct Diamond Gold Bangle
Located in New York, NY
This is a stunning 18k white gold bangle. The bangle is set with sparkling round cut diamonds that weigh approximately 3.00ct.
Diamond, 18k Gold
18K White Gold Diamond Bangle — ~1.00 ct (32 diamonds), French Hallmark
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
An elegant, slim 18K white-gold bangle set with a continuous row of small brilliant diamonds — a refined everyday jewel that also dresses up beautifully for evening.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Tiffany & Co. 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Keyhole Lock Bangle Bracelet
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Tiffany & Co. Style: Diamond Keyhole Lock Bangle Bracelet Material: 18k yellow gold Gem stones: Natural diamonds Design: Sleek polished bangle with signature keyhole l...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$13,200Sale Price|20% Off
18k Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet with 0.50ct Diamonds, Italy, Unisex
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Bold Gold Bangle Bracelet With Natural Sparkling Diamonds 18k Yellow Gold Approx 56.50 grams Natural small Diamond Approx. 0.50 Carat, F G color, VVS Quality.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage Tiffany & Co Paloma Picasso Diamond 18k Gold Bangle Bracelet
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
The wide ribbon of high karat 18k yellow gold, designed as a closed cuff is accentuated by a sparkling 3/4 carat round diamond set in a platinum collet.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond 2 Tone 18k White & Yellow Gold Bangle Flexible Bracelet
Located in Del Mar, CA
Diamond 2 Tone 18k White & Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet 18k White Gold Bangle Bracelet with Ribbed Pattern and Diamond encrusted 18k Yellow Gold cuffs on the ends Round Br...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Contemporary, Modern Stackable Rose Gold 18k Diamond Bangle Bracelet 1.70ct
Located in Great Neck, NY
A refined blend of craftsmanship and modern elegance, this 18K rose gold diamond bangle bracelet is designed to shine from every angle.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet with 1.20ct Diamonds, 2000s
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Crafted in rich 18k yellow gold, the bangle has a warm and timeless presence that beautifully complements the brilliance of the diamonds.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Yurman Diamond Pave 18k Gold Cable Bangle
By David Yurman
Located in Flushing, NY
DAVID YURMAN DIAMOND PAVE CABLE BANGLE A characteristic example from the firm of David Yurman designed in the form of a twisted Cable Rope bangle made of 18K Yellow Gold and mounted...
Diamond
18K Yellow Gold and Platinum Diamond Wave Bangle Bracelet #25686
Located in Washington Depot, CT
18K Yellow Gold and Platinum Diamond Wave Bangle Bracelet- This spectacular bangle bracelet is crafted in 18K yellow gold with 58 platinum-set diamonds in stunning wave design.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
18K White Gold Multi-Row Diamond Bangle with Natural Diamonds IdunnCollection
Located in Hong Kong, HK
• Metal: 18K White Gold • Gemstones: Natural Diamonds • Total Diamond Weight: 0.86 ct (162 stones) • Diameter of bracelet: 1.8 inch - 2.3 inch Inspired by renewal and grace, ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Moonstone Bangle Bracelet with Diamonds
Located in Houston, TX
Victorian hinged bangle bracelet in 18K yellow gold featuring an oval moonstone framed by 2.30 carats of rose-cut diamonds.
Diamond, Moonstone, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Natural Fancy Yellow Diamond Bangle Bracelet in 18K Yellow Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your collection with this exquisite 18K yellow gold bangle bracelet featuring a radiant sequence of fancy yellow diamonds.
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Rose Gold and 1.35 Carat Diamond Bangle
Located in Princeton, NJ
Heritage bangle bracelet, crafted in 18k rose gold. With intricate details of millegraining and hand-engraving, this bangle features 190 round brilliant cut diamonds weighing a total...
Diamond, Rose Gold
Vintage 1970s 18k Yellow Gold Snake Bangle with 0.40ct Diamonds
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
1.59 Carat Diamond Fashion Bangle in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A beautiful and important bangle showcasing 1.59 carats of round brilliant diamonds big and small both, set in an intricately-designed open-work setting made in 18k yellow gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$22,576Sale Price|20% Off
2 Carat Emerald Cabochon Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet
Located in Chicago, IL
This exquisite vintage bangle bracelet, crafted in 18k yellow gold, radiates timeless elegance and sophisticated luxury.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.00 Carat Diamond Fashion Bangle in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A beautiful and important bangle showcasing 2.00 carats of round brilliant diamonds big and small both, set in an intricately-designed open-work setting made in 18k yellow gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White 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.
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.