Paolo Costagli 18k White Gold Diamond Snake Bracelet
By Paolo Costagli
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Paolo Costagli "Snake" bracelet in 18k white gold accented by diamonds in honeycomb style clusters.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique and Vintage 0.25 Carat Diamond and 18k Yellow Gold Snake Bracelet
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The gold snake bracelet is supplied with an IDGL diamond grading report card.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
SNAKE COLLECTION , Turquoise & White SNAKE BRACELET , Diamonds, 18K & Sterling
By Alexis Bittar
Located in New York, NY
Has hidden watch under the diamond face. Head and Tail portion of the bracelet is made of 18 K gold and diamonds , rest of the body is made of sterling silver with gold polish.
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Leo Pizzo 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Snake Bracelet
By Leo Pizzo
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Details Brand: Leo Pizzo Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Gemstone(s): Natural Diamonds Diamond Count: 198 Diamond Shape: Round Cut Total Diamond Weight: Approximately 4.00 Carats Diamond C...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
1.29 Carat Diamond Snake Bangle Bracelet 18K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
18K White Gold Diamond Snake Bangle Bracelet Crafted in luminous 18K white gold, this striking snake-inspired bangle showcases a total of approximately 1.29 carats of natural diamond...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Emerald Green & White Enamel Diamond Snake Wrap Bracelet 18 Karat Gold 118 Grams
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 18 karat yellow gold snake motif bangle featuring an Emerald green & white color enamel with a diamond decorative heart weighing 118 grams. 11 Diamonds weighing approxim...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Pink Tourmaline Diamond Silver-18k Gold-Wooden Snake Bracelet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The piece is crafted from sterling silver, 18k yellow gold, and wood, creating a striking design.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Ruchi New York 18K White Gold Emerald & Diamond Snake Bracelet
By Ruchi New York
Located in New York, NY
Snake Shape Bracelet Emerald - 2.92 Cts Diamond - 5.04 Cts All Diamonds are G-H/SI
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Edwardian Snake Bracelet 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby Vintage
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed antique Edwardian era snake bracelet (circa 1907), crafted in 18k yellow gold.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 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
Serpent Fancy Diamond Ruby & White Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Snake Bangle Bracelet
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 1.00x6.00x5.60cm Color: 18K Yellow Gold Materials: "6 White Diamonds 0.03 CT 71 Fancy Diamonds 1.86 CT 2 Ruby 0.10 CT 18KY 15.77 GM (WBTT)" 18K Gold & Precious Diamond &...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Paolo Costagli 18K Yellow Gold 15 CT Diamond Snake Skin Scale Bracelet
By Paolo Costagli
Located in Westport, CT
An original Paolo Costagli 18K yellow gold diamond snake skin bracelet. Designed with an intricate flexible pattern that evokes the natural movement of a serpent, the bracelet is com...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$15,168Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage FOPE 18k Solid Gold Diamond & Ruby Wrap Snake Heavy Bracelet
By Fope
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (2) Natural Genuine Rubies - Round Cabochon Cut - Bezel Set - Very Nice Red Color - 5.4mm (approx.) (20) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave Set - Nic...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow 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. Engraved ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage diamond 18k yellow gold snake bangle
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 Yellow Gold Snake Bracelet by Fern Freeman with Tsavorite Garnet & Diamonds
By Fern Freeman
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
The 18K Yellow Gold flexible Snake Bracelet by Fern Freeman coils gracefully around the wrist in a striking display of artistry and symbolism.
Diamond, Garnet, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Snake Bracelet and Arm Band
Located in Boston, MA
The vintage snake bracelet is a striking and intricate 18k yellow gold piece showcasing exceptional craftsmanship.
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Vintage Snake Bracelet in 18K Yellow Gold – 19cm
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Tokyo, JP
■Item Number: 24150304 ■Brand: Van Cleef & Arpels ■Product Name: Diamond Vintage Gold Snake Bracelet ■Ref.: - ■Material: 6P diamonds, 750 K18 YG yellow gold ■Wrist Size: Approx. 19cm...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Green & Cream Color Enamel Snake Motif Bracelet 55.9 Grams 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 18 karat yellow gold snake motif bracelet featuring green and cream enamel weighing 55.9 grams.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Retro 18K Gold, Ruby, Diamond Swiss Snake Band Cocktail Ladies Bracelet Watch
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Exquisitely detailed & crafted from finest quality materials, this Art-Deco cocktail wristwatch dates back to year 1947-48, yet it's in immaculate condition & in excellent w...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Sapphire Gold Snake Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A rare Van Cleef & Arpels vintage gold bracelet with a snake design; features sapphires and diamonds. The bracelet is crafted as two stylized cobra snakes, with the heads staged side...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Gold And Enamel Snake Bracelet
Located in New Orleans, LA
This eye-catching vintage bangle takes the form of a slithering snake. The handcrafted gold and black enamel bracelet perfectly simulates the scaly skin of the captivating reptile, a...
White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Snake Motif Enamel 18K Yellow Gold Coil Bracelet, circa 1960s
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This exquisite and mesmerizing snake motif bracelet from the 1960s is a sleek and captivating piece of jewelry, expertly crafted in luxurious 18K yellow gold.
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold
Emerald and Gold Snake Bracelet
Located in New Orleans, LA
This sculptural 18K yellow gold serpent bracelet coils gracefully around the wrist, culminating in a finely chased head set with sparkling white diamond eyes and crowned by a 1.00-ca...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
18K White Gold 20.0 Ct Black & White Diamond Eternity Snake Skin Tennis Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
This luxury bracelet is breathtaking with over 840 total diamonds in a stunning array of colors to enrich your style and pair perfectly with any ensemble. Crafted of genuine 18k whit...
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamonds Snake 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet
Located in Marcianise, IT
Beautiful 18 karat yellow gold snake bracelet mounted with natural diamonds and green,blue and red enamel, the bracelet can be adapted to any wrist size as shown in the video. Snake-...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage Snake Bangle Bracelet Gold Emerald Diamonds Estate Jewelry
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A unique vintage snake bangle bracelet, made of 18k gold, featuring emerald and diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$5,729Sale Price / item|35% Off
Rose Gold Snake Viper Bracelet with 1.85ct Diamonds
Located in Firenze, FI
18k Rose gold snake Viper bracelet with 1.85 carat in F/VvS diamonds.
Diamond, Rose Gold
Diamonds Rose Gold Cuff Snakes Bracelet Handcrafted In Italy
By Botta gioielli
Located in Milano, IT
Unique cuff bracelet inspired by the fluid motion of the snakes, which intertwin into one extraordinary design handcrafted in 18 carat rose gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Tom Ford Diamond Snake White Gold Bangle Bracelet
By Tom Ford
Located in Southampton, PA
18k White Gold Diamond Snake Bangle Bracelet by Tom Ford.
Diamond, White Gold
Diamonds Snake 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet
Located in Marcianise, IT
Beautiful 18 karat yellow gold snake bracelet with green,blue and red enamel. Snake-shaped jewels always have a particular charm and denote grace, seduction and mystery. In many civi...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Tsavorite Garnet Diamond Yellow Gold Snake Wrap Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful 18k yellow gold snake wrap bracelet, adorned with tsavorite eyes and a total of approx. 4.00ctw H/Si1 diamonds.
Diamond, Garnet, Tsavorite, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold & Blue Enamel Snake Bracelet with Citrine Head and Diamond Eyes
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
A captivating serpent bangle bracelet crafted in 18K yellow gold, this sleek design coils gracefully around the wrist, rendered in a rich midnight blue enamel finish.
Citrine, Diamond, Gold, Enamel
11.88 Carat Sapphire Ruby Diamond Gold Snake Bangle Bracelet
Located in Stamford, CT
Simply spectacular. This 18k white gold bracelet is adorned with 151 pink round sapphires with and approximate total weight of 3.80cts. 316 full cut diamonds and 2 round red ruby eye.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold
1.41 Cts F/VS1 Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds Ruby Snake Bracelet In 18K Rose Gold
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
This 18K rose gold ruby snake bracelet, featuring 1.41 carats of F/VS1 round brilliant cut diamonds, is truly special.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Snake Flexible Bracelet
Located in London, GB
A vintage sapphire and diamond set 18 karat yellow gold snake flexible bracelet. This charming snake bracelet, coils around the wrist of the wearer, and expands to fit any wrist siz...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bulgari 18k White Gold Diamond Serpenti Bracelet
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Evocative of ancient Roman symbolism and Bulgari’s timeless flair, this spectacular Serpenti bracelet coils with hypnotic elegance. Fashioned in 18k white gold and ablaze with brilli...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamond and Enamel Snake Bracelet in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
Diamond and Enamel Snake Bracelet in 18 Karat Yellow Gold featuring 56 round brilliant cut diamonds with an estimated total weight of .60 carats, Metal Type: 18Kt Yellow Gold Metal W...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Alex Jona White Diamond Black Enamel Gold Flexible Snake Bracelet
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, stunning 18 karat yellow gold flexible coil snake bracelet. Two marquise diamonds weighing 0.37carats set on the head of the serpe...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, Gold
French 1960s Star Ruby Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Snake Bracelet
Located in Poitiers, FR
Bracelet in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. This vintage bracelet, designed in the shape of a snake, is crafted from flat gold wire. The head is adorned with a cabochon-cu...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Star Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 kt Yellow Gold and Diamonds Snake Bracelet - TORCHON Collection*
By Olivo Micheletto
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Elegant and sculptural, this bracelet from the Torchon Collection embodies the refined artistry of the iconic torchon craftsmanship in a contemporary and sophisticated form. Crafted ...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique bypass gold and gemset snake bracelet
Located in New York, NY
A Victorian gold link bypass bracelet designed as two serpents; one with a diamond-set head and emerald eyes, the other with a sapphire-set head and ruby eyes, in 18k. Awt diamonds ....
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Antique Diamond and Enamel Snake Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Dating from the 1840s-1850s, the snake bangle bracelet is composed of gold, enamel and diamonds.
Diamond, Enamel
Alex Jona White Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Snake Coil Bracelet
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat brushed yellow gold flexible coil snake bracelet. Two drop cut diamonds weighting 0.19 carats set on the head of the serp...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique French Snake Bracelet
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1880s, 18k, France. This spectacular Victorian snake bracelet features a handmade flexible body and a head set with a deep blue .80-carat sapphire, fine diamonds, and ruby eye...
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$6,400Sale Price|46% Off
Antique Snake Bracelet Double Head and Body 18k, 1880s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This gorgeous snake bracelet is unusual as it is a double serpent/snake head and body. This bracelet is from the 1880's and boosts 1 Sapphire on its heads, one red and the other blu...
White Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
$7,522Sale Price|20% Off
8.60 Carat Aquamarine 1.25 Carat White Diamond White Gold "Snakes" Bracelet
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping, please contact the seller with a private message to solve the problem. We can ship every...
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$9,200Sale Price|20% Off
Messika 2.06Cttw Snake Skinny 2 Band Wrap Bracelet 18K White Gold Size Medium
By Messika
Located in New York, NY
Embrace your wrist with this one of a kind fancy Snake Skinny 2 wrap bracelet by Messika. Crafted in lustrous 18K white gold.
18k Gold, White Gold
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Gold Diamond Ruby Emerald Sapphire Snake Bracelet
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios Snake Bracelet is handmade from solid 18 Karat Yellow Gold and is microscopically decorated with Granulated details. This unique bracelet features two Snakeheads with Rubi...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sa...
Bulgari Serpenti Seduttori Snake Blue Sapphire Diamond 18K White Gold Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Tysons, VA
Bulgari Serpenti 18K White Gold Pendant Necklace An iconic creation from Bulgari’s Serpenti collection, this striking pendant necklace is crafted in 18K white gold and features vivid...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat Gold Snake Bracelet Bangle Set with Turquoise, Diamonds and Rubies
Located in Berlin, DE
Luxurious eye-catcher. Beautiful, antique snake gold bracelet. Studded with countless turquoise, diamonds and rubies. Very fine goldsmith work. Case beautifully cisiled. At the ta...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold
14.02 Carat Rose Cut Diamond Intertwined Snake Bracelet
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
A stunning bracelet handmade in 18K gold & sterling silver with blackened finish. It is set in 14.02 carats rose cut diamonds. Clasp Closure FOLLOW MEGHNA JEWELS storefront to view...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique French 18 Karat Gold Diamond and Sapphire Double Snake Bracelet Bangle
Located in New York, NY
Antique French 18 Karat Gold Rose Cut Diamond and Sapphire Double Snake Serpent Bracelet Bangle Though it may come as a surprise to some, the snake is one of history’s most enduring...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Italian 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Emerald Serpent Snake Hinged Bangle
Located in Monroe Township, NJ
OUTSTANDING heavy vintage solid 18kt gold snake hinged bangle/bracelet with head covered with fifty six prong set, round cut diamonds and 2 bezel emerald eyes . Snake body is ribbed ...
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold
Antique Snake Serpent Ring Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø US6 / 8.3gr
Located in SE
Antique Serpent Ring ca. late 19th - early 20 century in solid 18K Yellow Gold.Coiled body with engraved scales, the head decorated with two natural old mine cut Diamonds Ø 2.25ct / ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
SeidenGang Multi-Row Snake Diamond Coin Bracelet 18 Karat Yellow Gold 87.4 Grams
By SeidenGang
Located in New York, NY
Signed SeidenGang, this bracelet features 7 multi-row snake chains with a diamond and Cabochon Ruby coin Coin 1.25 inches wide More SeidenGang Jewelry in Stock Search Harbor Diamonds
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique French Pearl Ruby Diamond Gold Convertible Snake Bracelet Necklace 1860
Located in Chicago, IL
Marked with French eagle head assay mark for 18K gold (750 gold standard). Impeccable condition.
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 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.
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Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.
From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!
There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.
Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.
In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).
When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And on 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.
Today, antique and vintage bracelets are versatile and universally loved accessories that can add polish and pizzazz to any ensemble.
Bracelets were among the jewels discovered to have been buried with Pharaoh Tutankhamun when his tomb was unearthed in 1922, and wrist and arm bracelets were allegedly worn by Queen Puabi in Sumer, southern Mesopotamia. But preceding the adornments of Ancient Egypt and elsewhere, the people of prehistoric times likely wore the decorative accessory, fashioning it from shells and fish bones. When the Bronze Age allowed for more durable materials and semiprecious stones to be incorporated into jewelry, bracelets became a treasured symbol of wealth.
In the thousands of years following the debut of the world’s first bracelets, the artistry behind this common accessory has only broadened, with designers at popular jewelry houses growing more venturesome over time. David Webb looked to nature for his Animal Kingdom bracelets, and for her best-selling bracelets and more at Tiffany & Co., Elsa Peretti would frequently do the same. From bangles to tennis bracelets, the modern age offers plenty of options.
Internationally acclaimed bracelet designs have on occasion become powerful symbols of status, style and, in the case of Cartier's iconic design, love. The Cartier Love bracelet can be found on the wish list of most jewelry lovers and on the wrist of some of the world’s biggest stars. Its arrangement of mock screwheads and distinctive functionality — it was initially locked and unlocked with an accompanying vermeil screwdriver — is an enduring expression of loyalty, unity and romance. (Do you know how to spot a fake Cartier Love bracelet?)
While the Love bracelet has played a role in the skyrocketing popularity of cuff-style bracelets, they are far from the only glamorous option for collectors. Make a statement with an Art Deco design, a style that sees all kinds of iterations fitted with studded cuffs, one-of-a-kind shapes and dazzling insets. A chunky vintage gold bracelet in the Retro style will prove eye-catching and elevate any outfit.
One of the best things about bracelets, however, is that you never have to choose just one. Style icon Jacqueline Kennedy stacked her Croisillon bracelets — designed by Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co. — with such frequency that the ornate bangles were eventually dubbed “Jackie bracelets” by reporters. Contemporary silver pieces can easily complement each other, rendering a layering of luxury almost a necessity.
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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.