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
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
$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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
18K Gold and Round Pink Diamond Pave Set Bangle Bracelet
Located in Miami, FL
18K Solid Gold and 1.80 Carat Total Natural Round Cut Pink Diamond Pave Set Bangle Bracelet.
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow 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
18K White Gold Burma Ruby and Diamond Hinged Bangle
Located in New York, NY
A striking hinged bangle bracelet crafted in 18 karat white gold, featuring alternating diagonal rows of vivid natural Burma rubies and brilliant-cut diamonds. Set with approximately...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White 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
TIFFANY & Co. Etoile 18K Gold 9mm Wide Diamond Bangle Bracelet
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Etoile 18K Gold 9mm Wide Diamond Bangle Bracelet Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Weight: 39.20 grams Inside Circumference: 5.5", small size Width: 9mm Diamond: 10 round bri...
Diamond, 18k Gold
$33,599Sale Price / item|20% Off
19.11 Ct Natural Diamond Cluster Bangle in 18K White Gold
By Jewel Palate
Located in Deira, AE
A natural diamond cluster bangle crafted in 18K white gold.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Tiffany & Co. Atlas Diamond Bangle Bracelet 18K White Gold 0.15Cttw
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Made in 18K white gold, this piece features Roman numerals around the bangle and is adorned with three pave set round cut diamonds set into the front weighing 0.15 carat with F color...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 6.77Ct Diamond and 18k Yellow Gold Bangle 1982
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This stunning, fine and impressive vintage diamond bangle has been crafted in 18k yellow gold.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Diamond bangle 18KT gold fancy bangle bracelet
Located in Boca Raton, FL
A bangle bracelet like no other, handmade from scratch with sparkling VS diamonds in 18KT white and yellow gold, this bangle will get tons of compliments and truly speaks of the sile...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Wide 18k Yellow Gold Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, Diamond Bangle Bracelet
Located in La Jolla, CA
Wide 18k Yellow Gold Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, Diamond Bangle Bracelet Bangle Bracelet features seven flower stations set with Marquise-shaped Rubies, Sapphires, and Emeralds and acc...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Fancy Diamond Ruby & White Diamond 18K Rose Gold Snake Bangle Bracelet
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 2.40x6.20x5.50cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "5 White Diamonds 0.08 CT 112 Fancy Diamonds 1.78 CT 2 Ruby 0.08 CT 18KR 18.03 GM (WBTT)" 18K Gold & Precious Diamond & ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Bangle bracelet in 18K White Gold
By M&V Vanguard Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Bangle bracelet in 18K White Gold With 0.31ct Emerald diamond Size:17
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
David Webb 18K Gold Enamel Diamond Bangle, 20th Century, Unisex
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
This David Webb diamond bangle embodies the house’s bold American modernism.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
Faye Kim 18K Gold Hinged Bangle Bracelet with Milky Diamonds
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
The oval shape of this sturdy Faye Kim 18k Gold Milky Diamond Hinged Bangle bracelet gives it a secure and comfortable fit. 14 milky diamonds 6.49 tcw Size 2.5" Width 5mm Handmade ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
TJD 2.00ct Natural Diamond Bypass Bangle in 18K White Gold
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Offered with precision and care by The Jewelry Destination, specialists in fine natural diamond jewelry. 🔹 KEY ATTRIBUTE Jewelry Type: Bracelet Type: Bypass Bangle Bracelet Style...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Tiffany & Co. 18K Yellow Gold Diamond And Sapphire Bangle Bracelet
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
An elegant Tiffany & Co. sapphire and diamond bangle bracelet crafted in substantial 18K yellow gold.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Roberto Coin 18K Yellow Gold Barocco Diamond Bangle Bracelet #25062
By Roberto Coin
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Roberto Coin 18K Yellow Gold Barocco Diamond Bangle Bracelet- This elegant bange bracelet by Roberto Coin showcases the signature woven gold design that defines the Barocco collecti...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Contemporary Solid 18K Yellow Gold 0.65ct Natural Diamond Bypass Bangle
Located in Zurich, CH
A masterclass in modern jewellery engineering, this 18k yellow gold bangle features a sophisticated internal chassis that allows the entire piece to be gently bent and shaped.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K 750Solid White Gold Natural Diamond Round Shape Bangle Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
18k White Gold Natural Diamond Bangle Bracelet Metal Type: 18k White Gold Total Item Weight: 2.8 Grams Bracelet Size: 6.5-7 inch Length: 5.5 mm Width: 5.5 mm Height: 3.0 mm Sizable:...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
15.00 Carat Pave VVS Diamond Crossover Bangle in 18K Gold
Located in Miami, FL
The design utilizes a sophisticated two-tone palette, with 18K yellow gold ribbons of pave diamonds gracefully intertwining over a voluminous 18K white gold foundation.
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold
18K White Gold Diamond Bangle Bracelet, 1.00ct TDW, 14.4gr
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Ladies 18k white gold bangle bracelet with diamonds. Stamped 18k and weighs 14.4 grams.
Diamond, White Gold
Set of 18k white gold Diamond Bangle Bracelets – Blue Bridge
By Bonebakker
Located in Amsterdam, NL
18 karat White gold ‘Reflection’ Diamond Bangle Bracelets, Bridges of Amsterdam Collection. They click together through a smart magnetic system, but can also be worn separately. Ams...
Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Retro 3 Carat Diamond Italian 18K Gold Vintage Cuff Bangle
Located in Miami, FL
Cut: Round Brilliant Color: G-H Clarity: VS2-Si1 This elegant 18K Yellow Gold Cuff Bangle features round brilliant cut diamonds totaling approximately 3.00 carats.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Tanzanite 36.20ct & Diamond 1.14ct Bangle in 18k Gold, India
Located in jaipur, IN
GW=22.73gm NW=15.26gm Tanzanite =36.20cts Diamond =1.14cts A stunning Tanzanite bangle featuring a seamless row of oval-cut gemstones, elegantly accented with sparkling white stones...
Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold
Mark Henry 18K Yellow Gold Guardian Bangle with Marquise Diamond 0.79ctw
By Mark Henry
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
The Mark Henry 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Guardian Bangle is a sophisticated expression of modern fine jewelry and meaningful symbolism.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Giloro Round Diamond Spiral Bangle Bracelet 18K Rose Gold 0.44Ctw
Located in New York, NY
Bold and eye catching, this Giloro bracelet is crafted in 18k rose gold with distinctive overlapping spiral design. Textured links are accented with sparkling round cut diamonds, cre...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
18K Yellow Diamond Baguette Link Bangle
By Belfiore Jewelry
Located in Great Neck, NY
Diamond bangle set halfway in 18K yellow gold. The bangle is set in a link fashion design with baguette and round diamonds.
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
David Yurman Thoroughbred Loop 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Cable Bangle Bracelet
By David Yurman
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: David Yurman Collection: Thoroughbred Loop Material: 18k Yellow Gold Gemstones: Diamonds Setting: Pavé Inner Circumference: 6.5" Closure: Integrated Fold-Over Clasp Hallmarks:...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Pomellato Sabbia 18k Rose Gold Pave Diamond Cuff Bangle Bracelet
By Pomellato
Located in Feasterville, PA
Circa contemporary. This Pomellato Sabbia Bracelet is a refined statement of elegance, merging timeless sophistication with modern grace. Crafted from lustrous 18k rose gold, it emb...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Rhodium
$4,867Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1990s 18k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Bangle Bracelet
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
A vintage bangle bracelet in 18k gold, circa 1990s, set with natural diamonds totaling approximately 1.10 carats (F-G color, VVS1-VS1 clarity).
Diamond, 18k Gold
$2,527Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Circa 1990s 18k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Bangle Bracelet
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
A vintage bangle bracelet in 18k gold, circa 1990s, set with natural diamonds totaling approximately 1.60 carats (E-F color, VVS clarity).
Diamond, 18k Gold
Pomellato Sabbia 18k Rose Gold Pave Diamond Cuff Bangle Bracelet
By Pomellato
Located in Feasterville, PA
Circa contemporary. This Pomellato Sabbia Bracelet is a refined statement of elegance, merging timeless sophistication with modern grace. Crafted from lustrous 18k rose gold, it emb...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Rhodium
Bangle in 18K Yellow Gold with White Diamonds - MOONLIGHT collection *
By Micheletto Olivo
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Introducing the Moonlight Bangle, an extraordinary piece crafted in 18K yellow gold that tells a story of elegance and artistry.
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Square Diamond Pave Bangle Bracelet 22.59 Carats 18k White Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
Rounded Square Diamond Pave Bangle Bracelet 18k White Gold Diamond Pave Bangle Bracelet Rounded Square Shape features 22.59 carats of Round Brilliant Full cut Diamonds Pave set over...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold Bangle Bracelet w Diamond, .30ct, 17.5g
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
18K White Gold Bangle Bracelet w Diamond, .30ct, 17.5g Ladies 18k white gold bangle with solitaire diamond.
Diamond, White Gold
18K Rose Gold, Diamond, Ruby, and Pearl Butterfly-Form Bangle
Located in Queens, NY
18K Rose & White Gold Diamond Ruby Pearl Bangle, designed as a butterfly, featuring thirty one white gold pave and bezel set round brilliant cut diamonds weighing a total of approx. ...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Diamond & Emerald Gold Bangle
Located in New York, NY
Diamond & Emerald Gold Bangle Crafted in 18-karat gold, this majestic piece showcases a vivid emerald weighing approximately 1.34 carats, exuding a striking green allure.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k White Gold 0.48ctw Round Brilliant Diamond Ribbed Pavé Bangle Bracelet
Located in Boca Raton, FL
18k White Gold 0.48ctw Round Brilliant Diamond Ribbed Pavé Bangle Bracelet Style: Ribbed Pavé Diamond Bangle Bracelet Material: 18k White Gold Diamond Details: 0.48ctw natural round...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Pave Diamond Bangle Made in 18k Yellow Gold & Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18k:2.78g, Diamond:26.01ct Size: 81X57X17MM"
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
$15,934Sale Price|20% Off
Piaget Possession Spinning Bangle Bracelet With Diamonds & 18K Yellow Gold
By Piaget
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
Item Details: • Material: 18K Yellow Gold • Weight: 45.8 grams • Diamonds: 116 brilliant-cut diamonds, totaling 1.74 carats • Dimensions: Inner diameter 62.5 mm, total length 19.9 cm
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Buccellati 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Bangle, 0.75ct, Italy, Unisex
By Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
Buccellati 'Macri Giglio" Gold and Diamond Bangle This bangle cuff is a 18k yellow gold bangle with a DLC (Diamond- Like Carbon) treatment and has 16 round diamonds weighing approx...
Diamond, Gold
Memoire Milgrain Diamond Bangle Bracelet 18K Rose Gold 0.84ctw
By Memoire
Located in New York, NY
It is crafted in 18k rose gold, with a total diamond weight of 0.84 carats.
Diamond, Rose Gold
Cartier Panthère Bangle, 18K Yellow Gold, 18ct Diamonds, Onyx, Emerald
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Color/Clarity: F-G VS Size: 6.37 inches Creator: Cartier, French Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Weight: 67.40 grams Period: Contemporary Meet an icon of high jewelry: Cartier’s Panthère-in...
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pomellato Sabbia 18k Rose Gold Pave Diamond Cuff Bangle Bracelet
By Pomellato
Located in Feasterville, PA
Circa contemporary. This Pomellato Sabbia Bracelet is a refined statement of elegance, merging timeless sophistication with modern grace. Crafted from lustrous 18k rose gold, it emb...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Rhodium
$3,499Sale Price|30% Off
PANIM 1.76 Carat Diamond Rosecut 18K White Gold Floral Bangle
By PANIM
Located in Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong
PANIM 1.76 Carat Diamond Rosecut 18K White Gold Floral Bangle Inspired by nature, Our Rosecut Bangle is set in shape of a Flower shape with 15 pieces high quality and calibrated ros...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
4.63Cttw Baguette & Round Cut Diamond Bangle Bracelet 18K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Crafted in 18K white gold. Total diamond weight: 4.63 carats.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Fancy Yellow Pave Diamond Spike Bangle In 18k Gold & Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Spike Fancy Yellow Diamond Bangle In Silver & Gold openable bangle with gold clasps. Diamond weight: 1.98cts . Stack this with your favorite everyday gold bangles to fancy it up.
Yellow Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Elegant 18K Gold Bangle with 1.45ct Semi Stone and 1.48ct Diamond
Located in jaipur, IN
You don't have to pay any tax to release the shipment. We pay the tax and shipping expenses. This Bangle features a graceful design crafted in 18-carat gold, adorned with sparkling ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Estate 18k Yellow Gold Round & Square Cut Diamond Geometric Bangle Bracelet
Located in Boca Raton, FL
The 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Bangle Bracelet is a luxurious piece that exudes modern elegance.
Diamond, 18k 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.
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.