18K 750 Solid White Gold Natural Diamond Square Shape Bangle Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
18k White Gold Natural Diamond Bangle Bracelet Metal Type: 18k White Gold Total Item Weight: 2.7 Grams Bracelet Size: 6.5-7 inch Length: 5.0 mm Width: 5.0 mm Height: 3.0 mm Sizable:...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Horse Head Bangle Ruby Eye 18K Yellow Gold Bracelet
Located in Miami, FL
Details Type: Bangle Bracelet Motif: Horse / Equestrian Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Gemstones: Natural Diamonds & Rubies Total Diamond Weight: Approx. 0.80 Carats Diamond Cut: Brilliant R...
Ruby, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. Diamond Gold Bangle
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
This is an elegant 18k yellow gold bangle by Tiffany & Co. The bangle features smooth gold finish accentuated by sparkling round cut diamond accents.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Panther Head 18k Two Tone Gold Green Tourmaline & Diamond Bangle Bracelet
Located in Boca Raton, FL
The Panther Head Green Tourmaline & Diamond 18k Two Tone Gold Bangle Bracelet is a luxurious and stylish piece of vintage jewelry.
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
3.05tcw Diamond Bow Bracelet – 18k Gold Elegant Bangle Perfect Anniversary Gift
Located in Jupiter, FL
Featured is a magnificent bangle bracelet with over 34 grams of pure 18K gold and 3.05cts of radiant natural diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold
18k white gold sprung diamond set bangle
Located in London, GB
A design born of innovation and artistry, this piece is not just jewelry-it's movement, brilliance, and grace in one divine form. Item details -18k white gold 31.52gr -White diam...
Citrine & Diamond 18K White Gold Bangle 3.60ct Princess Cut Vintage Estate
Located in New York, NY
Title: This exquisite vintage 18K white gold bangle bracelet showcases a vibrant combination of 3.60 carats of princess-cut citrines and 1.48 carats of round brilliant F-color SI-cla...
Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White 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 Rose Gold Oval Bracelet Bangle with Jadeite Jade & Diamonds
By Baikalla
Located in Portland, OR
Symbolizing life, prosperity, and good fortune with the jade stones. This 18k Rose Gold Genuine Jadeite Jade Bangle Bracelet is a luxury you can wear daily.
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
AENEA Palladium 18k Yellow Gold Blue Sapphires White Diamonds Bangle
By AENEA Jewellery
Located in Salzburg, Salzburg
Bangle handcrafted in Palladium and Yellow Gold with Blue Sapphires and White Diamonds Paving: Blue Sapphires 29,38ct.; White Diamonds 2,65ct. Material: Palladium 950; Yellow Gold 750
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Palladium, 18k Gold
Art Deco 18K Yellow Gold 7.40 Carat Diamond Bangle
By Sophia D
Located in New York, NY
18K yellow gold bangle that features a 7.40 carat diamonds.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Magnificent Diamond Gold Eternity Bangle
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The colorless diamonds are set in a classic four prong setting in 18K white gold.
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
TJD 2.50 Carat Baguette Diamond Bangle Bracelet 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: Bangle Bracelet Style: Moder...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Grandeur 1.32 Carats Round Cut Diamond 18K White Gold Bangle
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A simple yet elegant piece of jewelry set with 24 round brilliant diamonds weighing 1.32 carats total. No clasp. Twist and wear. Made in 18k white gold. All diamonds are GH color S...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Edwardian 18K Gold and Platinum Sapphire Diamond Bangle Bracelet - GIA
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Edwardian 18K Gold and Platinum Sapphire Diamond Bangle Bracelet - GIA.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
22.45 ctw Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet by Jose Hess
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Presented from an important private collection, this statement jewel offers red-carpet glamour with seamless day-to-evening versatility. Diamonds assessed as G–H color and VS clarity...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rene Escobar Silver & 18k Yellow Gold Clasp & Bezel Diamond Florentine Bangle
By rene escobar
Located in Montclair, NJ
Bangle Thickness: 5.5mm (at diamond) Closure: Push clasp w/ safety latch Stamp: RE. 925 18k Condition: Light surface wear, original finish & patina preserved.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
4.80 carats Single Row Diamond Bangle Bracelet in 18k Rose Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
Single Row Slip-on Diamond Bangle Bracelet 4.80 carats in 18k Rose Gold The Diamond Bangle Bracelet features Single Row of 98 individually set white Round Brilliant Diamonds set in ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Modern Crossover 8ct White & Champagne Diamond Bangle in 18k White Gold
Located in Miami, FL
This striking modern crossover bangle is crafted in solid 18k white gold and set with approximately 8.00 total carats of VS-clarity white diamonds and rich champagne diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold
Pave Set Round Cut Diamond Bangle Bracelet 18K Yellow Gold 0.93Cttw
Located in New York, NY
Crafted in high polished 18K yellow gold. Diamond color G-H and VS-SI clarity.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pave Set Round Cut Diamond Bangle Bracelet 18K White Gold 0.94Cttw
Located in New York, NY
Crafted in high polished 18K white gold. Diamond color G-H and VS-SI clarity.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2.00 Carat Round Cut Diamond Bangle Bracelet 18K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Approx. Diamond Weight: 2.00 Carat. Diamond Quality: G-H color, SI clarity Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Wrist Fit: 7 inches Approx. Weight: 10.00 grams Product Disclaimer: Each of our jew...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Rose Gold DeHaho Pave Diamond Beaded Ball Slip-On Bangle Bracelet
Located in Hallandale Beach, FL
18K Rose Gold DeHaho Pave Diamond Beaded Ball Slip-On Bangle Bracelet.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$4,520Sale Price|20% Off
Emerald Rectangle And Diamond Bangle In 18K Yellow Gold
By Tresor Collection
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Diamond in 18k yellow gold. The Bangle are an ode to the luxurious yet classic beauty with sparkly diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold
Bracelet Bangle Yellow Withe Gold 18k 3.51 Carats of Diamonds
Located in Paris, FR
White and Yellow gold bracelet, 18 kt gold and openwork mesh with diamonds Rigid bracelet with delicate fishnet motif opening in 18 kt white gold, each small cell set with a diamond,...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Panther Head Bangle Ruby and Diamond Pave Bracelet in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
Ruby and Diamond Pave Panther Head Bangle Bracelet in 18k Yellow Gold Diamond and Ruby Bangle features two Panther heads facing each other in 18k Yellow Gold with Round Brilliant Di...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Starburst Old-Mine Diamond Bangle in 18K Gold, Circa 1885
Located in Miami, FL
A timeless late-Victorian treasure crafted in rich 18K gold and set with five glowing old-mine cut diamonds in classic starburst settings.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Judith Ripka Fancy Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet
By Judith Ripka
Located in Miami, FL
This Judith Ripka Diamond bangle slip-on bracelet of classic elegance and simplicity is crafted in 18 Karat yellow gold, weighing 16.5 grams and measuring 6.5 inches around the wrist...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
7 Carat Diamond 3 Piece Interlocking 18k White Gold Bangle Bracelet
Located in Miami, FL
This bangle is made in 18k solid white gold with a protective double rhodium plating for long-lasting shine.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Fluted Dome Bangle with 1.25ct Diamond Pavé in 18K Gold, circa 1970s
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This bangle belongs squarely to that moment: the drama comes from the depth of the carving and the volume of gold, with the diamonds serving as a single bright accent rather than the...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Match Pencil Object Black & White Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 6.30x5.50x0.70cm Color: 18K Yellow Gold Materials: "59 Black Diamonds 0.70 CT 49 White Diamonds 0.20 CT 18KY 11.75 GM (WBTT)" 18K Gold & Precious Diamond & Gemstone Jewe...
White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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
Antique 18K Yellow Gold 2.59 ctw Diamond and Blue Enamel Bangle Bracelet
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
An extraordinary antique estate 18K yellow gold bangle bracelet featuring a deep cobalt-blue enamel ground overlaid with an elaborate pierced floral and foliate scroll in polished ye...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
$13,291Sale Price|20% Off
Fope 18K Yellow Gold Two-Tone Diamond Torque Bangle Bracelet, 1980s
By Fope
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This elegant women's “FOPE” torque bangle showcases the brand’s signature Italian craftsmanship in luxurious 18K yellow gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. Etoile 18K Yellow Gold, Platinum and Diamond Bangle Bracelet
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Crafted in rich 18K yellow gold and accented with ten natural round brilliant diamonds weighing approximately 0.30 carat total, each bezel-set in platinum, this distinctive crossover...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Heart-Shaped Ruby and Diamond Bangle Bracelet
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
An eye-catching vintage bangle bracelet crafted in 18K yellow gold, featuring two heart-shaped rubies at the center, weighing approximately 2.84 carats combined.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,600Sale Price / item|20% Off
Double Diamond Cluster Bangle in 18K White Gold, Handcrafted in Italy
By ADA Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Elegant and understated, this 0.81 carat double diamond cluster bangle bracelet features two brilliant, floral-inspired clusters placed opposite each other on a streamlined 18K white...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire & Diamond Statement Bangle Bracelet in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
Meticulously crafted in warm 18 carat yellow gold, this vintage statement bangle is the kind of piece that creates a lasting impression whenever it is worn. At its centre sits a str...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
$9,720Sale Price|20% Off
Virginia Capri 18k Gold Diamond and Emerald Bangle Bracelet, 0.40 Carat
Located in Chicago, IL
This luxurious Virginia Capri bangle bracelet is an exquisite example of fine Italian craftsmanship, beautifully executed in rich 18k gold and set with a harmonious combination of em...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Charriol 18K Two-Tone Gold Diamond Bangle, Swiss, 1.00 Carat, Unisex
By Charriol
Located in Queens, NY
Charriol 18K Two-Tone Diamond Bangle, brightly polished, tulle technique, framed in white gold with yellow gold openwork lattice, adorned with 94 pave set round brilliant cut diamond...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Tirisi 1.01ctw Pave Diamond Heart Bead Bangle Bracelet 18k Gold Magnetic Clasp
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Diamonds - Total Carats - 1.01ctw Cut - Round Brilliant Color - G - H Clarity - VS2 Metal: 18k Yellow Gold Weight: 17.5 Grams Stamps: 750 Tirisi Cha...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
South Sea Pearl Diamond and Sapphire Bypass Bangle Bracelet 1.10 Carat 18 Karat
By Prince Diamond
Located in New York, NY
18K White gold bypass bangle bracelet featuring two South Sea Pearls measuring 13 mm flanked with sapphires weighing 0.55 carats and diamonds weighing 0.55 carats. 8.5 Grams Color G-...
Diamond, Sapphire, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Rene Escobar Silver & 18k Rose Gold Diamond Florentine Hinged Bangle Bracelet
By rene escobar
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid Sterling Silver w/ 18k Rose Gold Weight: 44.49 Grams Type: Hinged Bangle Bracelet Size: Will comfortably fit up to a 6.5 Inch wrist (Fitted on a wrist) Closure: Push ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
Rachel Koen Baguette Cut Diamond Bangle Bracelet 18K White Gold 1.57Cttw
Located in New York, NY
A classic look with easy elegance, this diamond bangle bracelet exudes sophistication. Crafted in 18k white gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Rachel Koen Baguette Cut Diamond Bangle Bracelet 18K Yellow Gold 1.60Cttw
Located in New York, NY
A classic look with easy elegance, this diamond bangle bracelet exudes sophistication. Crafted in 18k yellow gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Italian SOHO Stamped Contemporary 18K Gold Red Lucite Diamond Bangle Bracelet
By SOHO
Located in Plantation, FL
A striking Italian-made contemporary designer bangle bracelet stamped SOHO, crafted in solid 18 karat yellow gold and high-polish deep red lucite, accented with pavé-set diamond rond...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Baguette Diamond & Blue Sapphire 18K Gold Bangle by Meghna Jewels
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
A stunning bracelet handmade in 18K gold. It is set in 7.39 carats blue sapphire and 2.07 carats of baguette diamonds. FOLLOW MEGHNA JEWELS storefront to view the latest collectio...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
ALOR 18K Yellow Gold & Stainless Steel Cable Diamond Accent Bangle Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
A sophisticated ALOR bangle bracelet crafted from stainless steel multi-strand cable and accented with a central 18k yellow gold and diamond motif.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Oval Ceylon Sapphire 18k White Gold Diamond Rigato Cuff Bangle Bracelet
Located in Great Neck, NY
Featured on 1stDibs is a meticulously handcrafted Buccellati-style Ceylon sapphire and diamond bangle set with fine 18k White Gold. This diamond cuff bangle fits perfectly around the...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
5.58 Ct. Natural Marquise Diamond Laurel Wreath Wrap Bangle, 18K Rose Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Specifications Item Code: SEB-6561D Category: Fine Jewelry Jewelry Type: Bangle Style: Laurel Wreath Wrap Metal: 18K Rose Gold Gold Weight: 17.44 Grams Gross Weight: 18.56 Grams Nat...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
David Yurman Sculpted 18k Gold Diamond station Bracelet Cable Bangle 6.5" 25.2g
By David Yurman
Located in Northbrook, IL
David Yurman sculpted hinged Bangle Bracelet 18k Gold with pave set center diamond station.
Diamond, 18k Gold
18K Yellow Gold 1.70ctw Round Diamond & Square Emerald Hinged Bangle Bracelet
Located in Montclair, NJ
Up for sale is this stylish and perfectly stackable bangle bracelet that is crafted in solid 18k yellow gold.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18K Gold/Silver Bangle Bracelet with 2.7 Carat Rose Cut Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Detailed Description: Elevate your style with this antique 18 Karat two-tone gold bangle, a true statement piece. Adorned with 30 rose-cut diamonds totaling 1.2 carats, each J color ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. HardWear 18K White Gold 0.73ct Diamond Bangle Bracelet TI04-040626
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
This Tiffany & Co. HardWear bangle bracelet exudes understated elegance. A piece that will instantly elevate any ensemble, sparkling Diamonds totaling 0.73 carats accent the slee...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K Yellow and White Gold Alternating Diamond Link Bangle Bracelet
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Style: Multi-Link Diamond Bracelet Material: 18k Yellow and White Gold Design Details: Features 3 large open white gold oval links set with Natural Round Brilliant Diamonds, altern...
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Two Toned Diamond Swirl Bangle 2.32 CTW
Located in Stuart, FL
One of a kind 18k two toned white and yellow gold swirl bangle with diamonds, 2.32 ctw Retractable arms on bracelet for easy wearing Will fit wrists up to size 7 1/2 1.5 inches wide...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Bulgari Serpenti Diamond Blue Sapphire Malachite 18K Rose Gold Bangle Bracelet
By Bulgari
Located in Tysons, VA
Description: An iconic Serpenti bangle bracelet by Bulgari, exquisitely crafted in solid 18K rose gold.
Diamond, Malachite, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Diana M 18K White Gold Fashion Bangle
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
18 kt white gold diamond bangle adorned with 6.50 cts tw of diamonds going half-way around
Diamond, 18k Gold
$3,600Sale Price / item|20% Off
Double Diamond Cluster Bangle in 18K Yellow Gold, Handcrafted in Italy
By ADA Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Elegant and understated, this 0.81 carat double diamond cluster bangle bracelet features two brilliant, floral-inspired clusters placed opposite each other on a streamlined 18K yello...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,600Sale Price / item|20% Off
Double Diamond Cluster Bangle in 18K Rose Gold, Handcrafted in Italy
By ADA Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Elegant and understated, this 0.81 carat double diamond cluster bangle bracelet features two brilliant, floral-inspired clusters placed opposite each other on a streamlined 18K rose ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose 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.