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
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
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
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
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
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
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
HARAKH 5 5/8CT Colorless Diamond Sunlight 18K Gold Sunlight Bangle
By Harakh
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by the journey of the sun’s rays traveling through space and time to brighten our world, the round-shaped bangle is studded with brilliant-cut and baguette diamonds. An arti...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18K Two Tone Gold Bangle Bracelet with 22.46 Carat Round Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Video: Video Link Detailed Description: This vintage bangle radiates urban sophistication with its 18 karat two-tone gold composition. Encrusted with 178 round brilliant diamonds tot...
Diamond, 18k Gold
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
$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
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
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
$2,800Sale 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
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
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
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
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
$4,930Sale Price|20% Off
18k Yellow Gold Natural Diamond Round Baguette Bangle Bracelet for Women
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
18k Yellow Gold Natural Diamond Round Baguette Bangle Bracelet for Women This luxurious bangle features a sleek, polished gold band adorned with brilliant diamonds set in alternatin...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, 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
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
Green Jadeite Jade and Diamond Hinged Bangle Bracelet in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Green Jadeite Jade and Diamond Hinged Bangle Bracelet in 18k Yellow Gold.
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,800Sale 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
$2,800Sale 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
Diamond with Black Sapphire Elephant Bangle set in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond 6.22 carats with Black Sapphire 0.23 carat Bangle set in 18K White Gold Settings Width: 6.0 cm Diameter: 5.5 cm Total Weight: 117.52 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 90s Bulgari Tubogas Bracelet Diamond 18k Gold Stainless Steel Bangle
By Bulgari
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage Bulgari 'Tubogas' bracelet crafted in 18k rose gold and stainless steel (circa 1990s). The bracelet is designed to resemble a flexible gas pipe, finished with a pa...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Stainless Steel
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
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
Blue Sapphire with Diamond Bangle set in 18K White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Blue Sapphire 12.32 carats with Diamond 0.61 carat Bangle set in 18K White Gold Settings Width: 0.7 cm Diameter: 5.6 cm Total Weight: 32.70 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 w...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
$5,432Sale Price / item|20% Off
18K Yellow Gold Floating Marquise Diamond Openwork Bangle Bracelet 1.30 Carat
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Crafted in solid 18K yellow gold, this contemporary diamond bangle bracelet showcases a sophisticated openwork design accented with floating marquise-cut natural diamonds.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow 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
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
Vintage 18K Gold Old Diamond Ruby Green Enamel Snake Serpent Bangle Bracelet
Located in Houston, TX
Gender: Ladies Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold Length: 6.00 inches Width: 2.00 inches Weight: 119.09 grams Ladies 18K Yellow Gold diamond and ruby vintage bangle bracelet.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Golden Globe White Diamond 18K Rose Gold Double Beads Bangle Bracelet
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 20mm & 15mm balls Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "10 White Diamonds 0.25 CT 18KR 9.66 GM (WNTT)" 18K Gold & Precious Diamond & Gemstone Jewelry Our Jewelry Collections ...
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
18K White Gold Yellow & White Diamond Double Flower Hinged Cuff Bangle Bracelet
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
18K white gold bangle cuff bracelet with yellow diamonds weighing 1.07 carats total and diamonds weighing 2.14 carats total.
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Torrini Italy 18K Gold Lapis Lazuli & Diamond Bypass Bangle circa 1960
By Torrini
Located in New Orleans, LA
A bold and beautifully crafted example of mid-century Italian fine jewelry, this circa 1960 bypass bangle is signed Torrini Italy and stamped 18K, attesting to its exceptional proven...
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tacori 18k Rose Gold Pave Diamond Cluster Domed Open Cuff Bangle Bracelet
By Tacori
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 18k Rose Gold Weight: 5.4 Grams Type: Open Cuff Bangle Size: Will fit up to a 6.75 inch wrist Clasp: No Clasp Overall Width: 7.2mm (0.28") (at the center cluster), 1....
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Unheated Ruby with Diamond Bangle set in 18K White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 9.12 carats with Diamond 4.29 carats Bangle set in 18K White Gold Settings (Certified by GIT: The Gem and Jewelry Institute of Thailand) Width: 2.0 cm Diameter: 6.0 cm Total ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Rachel Koen Round Cut Diamond Bangle Bracelet 18K Yellow Gold 2.00Cttw
Located in New York, NY
Crafted in 18k yellow gold. Total diamond weight: 2.00 carats.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rachel Koen Round Cut Diamond Bangle Bracelet 18K Rose Gold 2.00cttw
Located in New York, NY
Crafted in 18k rose gold. Total diamond weight: 2.00 carats.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Rachel Koen Round Cut Diamond Bangle Bracelet 18K White Gold 2.00Cttw
Located in New York, NY
Crafted in 18k white gold. Total diamond weight: 2.00 carats.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$17,148Sale Price / item|20% Off
Hammered Texture Diamond Hinged Bangle in 18K Yellow Gold with Hand Finish
Located in Jaipur, RJ
Crafted in solid 18K yellow gold, the bangle features a distinctive hand-hammered texture, giving the surface a rich, organic character that contrasts beautifully with the brilliance...
White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Baguette and Round Cut Diamond Bangle Bracelet 18K Yellow Gold 3.76cttw
Located in New York, NY
A classic look with easy elegance, this diamond bangle bracelet exudes sophistication. This stunning bracelet is crafted in 18k yellow gold and features channel set baguette cut and ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Baguette and Round Cut Diamond Bangle Bracelet 18K White Gold 3.95cttw
Located in New York, NY
A classic look with easy elegance, this diamond bangle bracelet exudes sophistication. This stunning bracelet is crafted in 18k white gold and features channel set baguette cut and r...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 18K White Gold Bangle Bracelet with 3.4 Carat Round & Baguette Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Video: Video Link Detailed Description: Elevate your style with this vintage 18 Karat white gold bangle, featuring an impressive 3.1 carat round brilliant diamond ensemble complement...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$7,541Sale Price / item|20% Off
Unique Yellow Gold 18K Bangle Bracelet Diamond 18K for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
BRACELET 18K Yellow Gold Diamond 0.54 Cts/206 Pcs Tapered Baguette 1.35 Cts/92 Pcs
Yellow Gold
Bulgari 18K Gold Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond Emerald Bangle Bracelet GIA
By Bulgari
Located in Monaco, MC
Bulgari bangle bracelet in 18K yellow gold, set with a GIA-certified 27.63-carat Fancy Intense Yellow diamond of VS2 clarity as the central stone, surrounded by calibré buff-top emer...
Yellow Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Roberto Coin 18k Gold Fantasia Sapphire Diamond Wide Hinged Bangle Bracelet
By Roberto Coin
Located in Montclair, NJ
Numerous Natural Genuine Sapphires - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave Set - Very Dark Blue Color (1) Natural Genuine Ruby - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave Set - Red Color Diamond Carat Weight:...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
David Yurman 18k Gold 1.1ctw Diamond Infinity Cable Slip On Bangle Bracelet
By David Yurman
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 18K Yellow Gold Weight: 19.23 Grams Type: Slip On Bangle Bracelet Inner Diameter: 66.5mm (2.6") Outer Diameter: 71.4mm (2.8") Length: Will Fit up to a 8.25 Inch Wri...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Scintillating Yellow and White Diamond Bangle Bracelet in 18K White Gold
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This expertly crafted vintage 18K white gold hinged bangle bracelet is set with hundreds of white and fancy light yellow round brilliant cut diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold Diamond And Gemstone Bangle Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K yellow gold bangle bracelet designed with a floral motif, richly adorned with round brilliant-cut diamonds and vibrant multi-color gemstones.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Infinity Cuff 18K 750 Yellow Gold Natural Diamond Bangle Bracelet
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. Infinity 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Bangle Bracelet Metal Type: 18k Yellow Gold Total Item Weight: 18.5 Grams Length: 25.0 mm x Width: 8.0 mm x Height: 4.7 mm Wrist S...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rachel Koen Round Cut Diamond Bangle Bracelet 18K Yellow Gold 1.00Cttw
Located in New York, NY
Crafted in 18k yellow gold. Total diamond weight: 1.00 carats.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rachel Koen Round Cut Diamond Bangle Bracelet 18K Rose Gold 0.99Cttw
Located in New York, NY
Crafted in 18k rose gold. Total diamond weight: 0.99 carats.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Illusion-set with Halo Diamond Cuff Bangle in 18K Rose Gold
By BOON
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This elegant 18K rose gold bracelet is the epitome of luxury and sophistication. Adorned with a delicate 18K rose gold band, it dazzles with a symmetrical array of brilliant diamonds...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
47.80 Carats Diamond Flower Bangle Bracelet in 18k White & Yellow Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
Large 47.80 carats Diamond Flower Bangle Bracelet in 18k White and Yellow Gold Features 2 Flowers beautifully detailed with overlapping petals and leaf with Articulated center pisti...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.
From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!
There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.
Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.
In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).
When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And on 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.
Today, it would be tough to track down a jewelry lover who doesn’t have a stack of vintage bangles and other bracelets ready to go for any occasion.
People have worn bangles and other bracelets for centuries. Examples can be found in the wide range of personal adornments favored by the Ancient Egyptians, some of whom wore bracelets and armlets made of gold and flecked with gemstones such as lapis and turquoise.
Fashion has evolved over the years, but the popularity of bangles has remained the same. Jewelry makers have created cuffs in all manner of styles, and no matter what your taste, you can find antique and vintage diamond bangles, ruby bangles, emerald bangles and more to suit you and to pair with any of your favorite ensembles. And although “bracelets” and “bangles” are often used interchangeably, there is a difference between the two.
Bangles are solid, one-piece bands that are always characterized by their rigid ring shape. Today, they’re made of metal, plastic, wood or other materials. Because this cuff is a solid piece, you have to slide it over your hand. Bracelets, however, are flexible pieces. Whether they’re charm bracelets, link bracelets, beaded bracelets or another variety, you open and close a bracelet at its ends, where it locks around your wrist with a clasp.
Bracelets and bangles suit most anyone, and there’s a style of bangle for every occasion, whether you’ve opted for an Art Deco bangle, a Victorian-era bangle or another kind. And their versatility doesn’t end there. Jewelry lovers know that when it comes to bangle bracelets (and other kinds of bracelets), you never have to choose just one. Just as you might wear a vintage tennis bracelet by itself or pair it with other thin bracelets, you can opt for a simple pared-down look with a single bangle or go big and stack your sculptural modern bangles to deepen their impact or double up your classic gold bangles and pair them with a T-shirt and jeans or a comfortable cotton day dress.
Browse an extensive collection of vintage bangle bracelets and other bracelets on 1stDibs. Find extraordinary works by iconic jewelry houses such as Cartier, Tiffany & Co. and David Webb, or peruse the array of link bracelets, cuff bracelets and diamond bangle bracelets for innumerable accessorizing options.
This iconic jewel has captured countless hearts with its elegant design and its amatory symbolism. Counterfeiters have taken note of the demand and created fake versions. If you’re looking for a genuine Cartier Love bracelet, it’s crucial to check all the elements for authenticity. Our guide will teach you the telltale traits of a knockoff.
Mid-20th-century designer Andrew Grima upended tradition with his avant-garde aesthetic.
As elegant as they are versatile, these jewels have become chic staples.
From cameos to cigar bands, here are the looks on our radar this season.
The decades-old design is one of the most sought-after pieces of jewelry in the world.
Organic shapes, surprising textures, shimmering colors and inventive embellishments take the new generation of pearl jewelry from classic to cutting-edge.
Soak up the pleasures of the season with a these bold gems.
The philanthropist and heiress was an avid jewelry collector, and her trove of Jean Schlumberger creations embodies the love of nature she shared with the famed designer.