18K White Gold Diamond Cluster Station Bracelet
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Refined, radiant, and effortlessly elegant, this 18K white gold diamond station bracelet offers timeless sophistication with exceptional brilliance. Designed with a graceful station ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18k White Gold Baguette Diamond Bracelet
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This luxurious 18k white gold bracelet is adorned with approximately 10.80 carats of natural baguette-cut diamonds, showcasing timeless sophistication and brilliance. The 76 expertly...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier 18k White Gold Love Bangle Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Cartier 18k White Gold Love Bangle Bracelet with Original Cartier Box and Screwdriver!
18k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold Diamond Tennis Bracelet #25438
Located in Washington Depot, CT
18K White Gold Diamond Tennis Bracelet- Timeless and effortlessly elegant, this sparkling tennis bracelet features 57 round brilliant cut diamonds set in classic 18K white gold. Ref...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Chanel 18k White Gold C Link Bracelet
By Chanel
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This elegant Chanel bracelet exudes sophistication with its 18k white gold construction. The classic link design offers a timeless appeal, making it a versatile accessory for any occ...
White Gold, 18k 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
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
18K White Gold Fancy Colored Diamond Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
An extraordinary and highly sophisticated bracelet crafted in 18K white gold, showcasing an elegant arrangement of fancy colored diamonds in an array of cuts including heart, pear, o...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18k White Gold Pavé Diamond Bangle Bracelet
Located in Boston, MA
18k White Gold Pavé Diamond Bangle Bracelet This exquisite vintage bangle showcases timeless elegance with its sophisticated design and brilliant diamond pavé setting.
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
An elegant diamond and yellow and white gold bracelet 18k
Located in Hong Kong, HK
An elegant diamond and yellow gold bracelet made by the famous American designer Eli consisting of 44 pieces of round white brilliant Diamonds carats 1.36 and with 27.29 g of 18 car...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18k White Gold Diamond Tennis Bracelet
By Emre Osmanlar
Located in ISTANBUL, TR
4,65 g 18k Gold 0,47 ct Diamond
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18k White Gold Diamond Chain Bracelet
By Emre Osmanlar
Located in ISTANBUL, TR
0,25 ct Diamond 1,95 g 18k Gold
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold Sapphire Diamond Bangle
Located in Coral Gables, FL
This exquisite 18 karat white gold bangle featuring 30 square cut sapphires totaling 3.85 carats total accented by 116 round cut diamonds with VS clarity diamonds and H color diamond...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamonds & 18K White Gold Olympic Bracelet
By Pradera Irama
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Diamonds & 18K White Gold Olympic Bracelet MATERIALS ◘ Bracelet Weight: 42 grams ◘ 576 Black Diamonds total 5,49 ct. There is the option of a bracelet in yellow gold and rose ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Princess Diamond White Gold 18K Bangle
Located in Geneva, CH
Bangle in 18kt white gold set with 19 princess cut diamonds 1.90 cts and 134 diamonds 2.70 cts Inner circumference: Approximately 16.64 centimeters ( 6.55 inches) Total weight: 23....
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18k White Gold 2.1tcw Diamond Tennis Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
This bracelet is crafted in 18k white gold and features a continuous line of sparkling diamonds totaling 2.1tcw. The classic tennis bracelet design offers timeless elegance, with eac...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold Diamond Bracelet - 7 inches
Located in New York, NY
18K White Gold Diamond Bracelet - 7 inches Condition: In good condition with some minor surface wear consistent with age. Length: 6.5 inches Width: 0.80 inches wide Metal: 18K White ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamonds & 18K White Gold Butterfly Bracelet
By Pradera Irama
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Diamonds, & 18K White Gold Butterfly Bracelet Butterfly Collection... everyday wearable botanical pieces Irama Pradera is a dynamic and outgoing designer from Spain that searches al...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage diamond 18K white gold bangle bracelet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This elegant vintage diamond bangle bracelet is a beautifully polished design from the 2000’s, set with 122 round brilliant cut diamonds weighing approximately 1.20 carats in total. ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Louis Vuitton 18K White Gold Charm Bracelet
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Simpsonville, SC
Embrace the elegance and sophistication of the Louis Vuitton White Gold Charm Bracelet, a testament to refined craftsmanship and timeless beauty. This exquisite piece seamlessly blen...
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamonds, Sapphires & 18K White Gold Bracelet
By Pradera Irama
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Diamonds, Sapphires & 18K White Gold Bracelet MATERIALS ◘ Earrings Weight: 90,77 grams ◘ 199 Diamonds 6,50 ct. ◘ 482 Sapphires 13,99 ct Irama Pradera is a dynamic and outgoin...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamond 18K White Gold Pave Eternity Bracelet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A contemporary tennis bracelet featuring 6.72 carats of round white diamonds pave set. The diamonds are set in 18k white gold, creating a seamless and elegant design. This piece embo...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold Mixed Cut Diamond Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Showcasing this vintage-inspired 18K White Gold 12.10 Carat Diamond Bracelet, featuring marquise and emerald-cut diamond accents across the bracelet. 18K White Gold 12.10 Carat Dia...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold Diamond Bangle Bracelet 11.20ct
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Ladies' custom 18k white gold and diamond bangle bracelet. Inside the clasp is stamped 18k 750 D11.20; gross weight is 66 grams. The round brilliant diamonds are F to G color range, ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mini T Cuff in 18k White Gold
By Karma El Khalil
Located in New York, NY
Karma El Khalil's Iconic T Cuff is now available in a mini version. Elegant geometric lines of 18k white gold hug the wrist, designed with an opening at the bottom to slide onto the ...
18k Gold, White Gold
18k White Gold Black and White Diamond Tennis Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
18k White Gold Black and White Diamond Tennis Bracelet Condition: In good condition with some minor surface wear consistent with age. Length: 7 inches Width: 0.25 inches wide Marking...
Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage sapphire diamond 18k white gold bracelet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This extraordinary vintage bracelet showcases three beautifully set marquise cut blue sapphires totaling approximately 2.30 carats, offering a rich and elegant contrast against a daz...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold 1.30ct Diamond Bangle Bracelet
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
Here is a diamond jewelry that fits into your routine as naturally as your favorite shirt. Crafted in 18K white gold, the slim bangle is defined by a front arc of petite round diamon...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Basketweave Bangle Bracelet 18k White Gold 6.75" 2.8mm
Located in McLeansville, NC
Metal: 18k White Gold, Yellow Gold Clasp Weight: 6.8 Grams Stamps: 18kt Chain Style: Basketweave Pattern Closure: Snap & Latch Inner Circumference: 6 3/4" Width: 2.8 mm
18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Pradera Jewels Bracelet in 18k White Gold & White Diamonds
By Pradera Irama
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
18k white gold elastic bracelet with a weight of 20.67 grams and 38 diamonds with a total weight of 12.96 carats. PRODUCTION TIME 4 WEEKS Irama Pradera is a dynamic and outgoing des...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$38,416 / item
Emerald Cut Diamond 18K White Gold Bangle Bracelet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These stunning bracelets feature natural diamonds set in radiant 18K white gold, offering a sophisticated blend of brilliance and luxury.
18k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold Diamond and Sapphire Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Expertly crafted with 18k white gold and adorned with 6.06 carats of diamonds and 7.00 carats of deep blue sapphires, this bracelet exudes elegance and sophistication. With a length ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold Diamond and Emerald Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Striking and sophisticated, this 18K white gold bracelet showcases 5.52 carats of brilliant diamonds accented by 3.97 carats of richly colored emeralds. Measuring 6.75 inches in leng...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold Contemporary H-Link Bracelet
Located in Ridgefield, CT
Modern minimalism meets timeless elegance in this striking 18k white gold chain bracelet, featuring a contemporary twist to the classic h-link design. The clean, geometric silhouette...
18k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium
18K White Gold Diamond Pave Cuff Bracelet
Located in Flushing, NY
18K White Gold Diamonds Bangle Marked: 18Kt 750 ITALY Approximate Dimensions: 16.2 (Length) 1.5 cm (Width) Approx. 11.76 carats (Diamond) 59.7 grams in weight. ** All dimensions...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Pradera Jewels Timeless Bracelet & 18k White Gold & White Diamonds
By Pradera Irama
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
18Kt white gold bracelet with a total weight of 29.42 grams and 23 diamonds with a total weight of 23.38 carats PRODUCTION TIME 4 WEEKS Irama Pradera is a dynamic and outgoing des...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Pradera Jewels Timeless Bracelet & 18k White Gold & White Diamonds
By Pradera Irama
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
18Kt white gold bracelet with a total weight of 24.51 grams and 36 diamonds with a total weight of 15.28 carats PRODUCTION TIME 4 WEEKS Irama Pradera is a dynamic and outgoing des...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18k White Gold Oval Link Diamond Bracelet
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom design Material: 18K white Gold Diamond: 262 round brilliant cut= 5.24cttw Color: G Clarity: SI1 Dimensions: bracelet will fit up to a 7-inch wrist Weight: 33.26 grams
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold Mixed Cut Diamond Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite 18K white gold bracelet showcases a dazzling array of mixed-cut diamonds, including 1.10 carats of baguette and marquise cuts, 1.06 carats of princess cuts, and 5.95 c...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold Diamond and Coral Bracelet
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
An exquisite 18K white gold bracelet featuring five richly colored oval cabochon corals, each framed by shimmering round brilliant-cut diamonds. The geometric diamond-set links creat...
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18k White Gold, Aquamarine and Diamond Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
18k White Gold, Aquamarine and Diamond Bracelet Details: 18k white gold, centering 3 oval modified brilliant-cut aquamarines approx. 2.85 cts., set throughout with round diamonds ap...
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold Diamond Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
This 18K diamond bracelet is a remarkable piece in excellent condition. Crafted from 18K gold, it features 14.14 carats of white diamonds. Weighing 68.37 grams, this bracelet is a lu...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 18K White Gold Diamond Pave Bracelet
Located in Flushing, NY
Vintage 18K White Gold Diamond Pave Bracelet Approximate Dimensions: 17 cm (Length) 2 cm (Width) Approx. 19.4 carats (Diamond) 73.5 grams in weight. * All dimensions listed above ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 18K White Gold Diamond Pearl Bracelet
Located in Flushing, NY
Vintage 18K White Gold Diamond Pearl Bracelet Marked: 18K Approximate Dimensions: 18 cm (Length) 1.8 cm (Width) 2.68 mm - 3.35 mm (Pearl) 38.1 grams in weight. ** All dimensions ...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Blue Sapphire White Diamond 18K White Gold Chic Bangle Bracelet
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 6.10x5.30x0.70cm Color: 18K White Gold Materials: "18 Blue Sapphire 6.08 CT 108 White Diamonds 0.65 CT 18KW 11.98 GM (WDTT)" 18K Gold & Precious Diamond & Gemstone Jewel...
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Pomellato Vintage 18k White & Yellow Gold Bangle Suite
By Pomellato
Located in Feasterville, PA
Circa unknown. This Pomellato bangle suite exemplifies refined Italian goldsmithing and modern design. Crafted in solid 18k white and yellow gold, it showcases a harmonious contrast...
18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Pomellato Vintage 18k White & Yellow Gold Bangle Suite
By Pomellato
Located in Feasterville, PA
Circa unknown. This Pomellato bangle suite exemplifies refined Italian goldsmithing and modern design. Crafted in solid 18k white and yellow gold, it showcases a harmonious contrast...
18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18K White Gold 3.96tcw Diamond Filigree Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
This vintage filigree bracelet is an especially elegant and finely detailed piece, set with 3.96 carats total weight of diamonds graded H color and SI clarity in a richly decorative ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold Emerald and Diamond Bracelet
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
A refined and elegant bracelet crafted in 18K white gold, featuring a harmonious combination of vibrant emeralds and brilliant-cut diamonds. This timeless piece showcases three vivid...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold Faceted Link Chain Bracelet
By Valentin Magro
Located in New York, NY
Polished 18k white gold elongated interlaced links create a timeless brilliance for this bracelet. The bracelet measures 8.58 inches (length).
18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
White Diamond Round Tennis Bracelet in 18K White Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful 10.55 ct. white diamond rounds. Total of 41 stones each one is 0.20-0.29 ct. Handmade in 18k white gold. Length is 7".
White Diamond, White Gold
16.00ct Sapphire 5.00ct Diamond 18k White Gold Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
A refined expression of fine jewelry craftsmanship, this elegant bracelet is beautifully composed in 18k white gold, showcasing a harmonious balance of vibrant color and brilliance. ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Agrafe Diamond Bracelet in 18k White Gold
By Cartier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Cartier diamond link bracelet in 18k white gold from the Agrafe collection. This bracelet features a hook and eye closure connected by brickwork links all pave set with approximate...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold Bracelet with Black Diamonds
By M&V Vanguard Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
18K White Gold Bracelet with Black Diamonds with Black Diamonds totaling 6.70ct 7.4MM wide 9in (adjustable)
Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Lovely Pink Sapphire & 18k White Gold Bracelet
Located in San Francisco, CA
Think pink! This pink champagne of a bracelet showcases sparkling pink sapphires weighing in total 10.00 carats in floret links. Delicate looking and brilliantly eye-catching, it wei...
Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold Diamond and Emerald Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
18K White Gold Diamond and Emerald Bracelet Condition: In good condition with some minor surface wear consistent with age. Length: 7.5 inches Width: 0.50 inches wide Markings: “T1365...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$41,748 / item
Essence Baguette Diamond 18K White Gold Bangle Bracelet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Crafted with precision, this 18K gold bangle features natural diamonds, offering a captivating display of brilliance. The elegant design is perfect for any occasion, radiating timele...
18k Gold, White Gold
Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
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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.
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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.
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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.