18K White Gold Tubogas Bracelet - Micheletto
By Olivo Micheletto
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Description: This stunning white gold bracelet, crafted in the signature tubogas style, is designed to perfectly fit the wrist. Forged on a custom template, it ensures both elegance ...
18k Gold
18k White Gold Blue and White Diamond Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
18k White Gold Blue and White Diamond Bracelet Condition: In good condition with some minor surface wear consistent with age. Length: 7 inches long Metal: 18k White Gold Weight: 15....
Diamond, Blue Diamond, 18k Gold
Mattioli Puzzle Collection 18k White Gold Bangle Bracelet with white diamonds
By Mattioli
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Mattioli Puzzle Collection 18k White Gold Bangle Bracelet and white diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Mattioli Puzzle Collection 18k White Gold Bangle Bracelet with white diamonds
By Mattioli
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Mattioli Puzzle Collection 18k White Gold Bangle Bracelet and white diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold Tubogas Bracelet - Micheletto
By Olivo Micheletto
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Description: This exquisite tubogas bracelet, crafted from 18 kt white gold, is designed to fit the wrist perfectly thanks to a precise forging process. The bracelet is enhanced with...
18k Gold
Vintage 1.50 carat diamond 18k white gold tennis bracelet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Crafted in 18k white gold and hallmarked with a purity mark, the bracelet measures 6.75 inches in length and has a total gram weight of 9.41 grams.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Tiffany Atlas Pierced Hinged Bracelet 18K White Gold Diamonds
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
*Brand Tiffany & Co *Collection: Atlas *Material: 18K White Gold *Condition: Pre-Owned *7 Diamonds: 0.16ctw *Bracelet Dimension: *Fits Wrist up to: 6" *Width: 6.2mm *Thickness...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
3.80 Carat Diamond Tennis Bracelet In 18K White Gold
Located in Roma, IT
The bracelet has a substantial total weight of 11.54 grams, reflecting the quality and solidity of its 18k white gold construction. Equally elegant when worn alone or layered with ot...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Henderson Legacy 18k White Gold, Sterling Silver, White Enamel Bangle Bracelet
By Henderson Legacy
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: Henderson Legacy Material: 18K white gold, sterling silver, white enamel Dimensions: bracelet will fit a 7-inch wrist Weight: 15.81 grams
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Graff 18K White Gold 6.70ct Diamond Bracelet GR01-060426
By Graff London
Located in Southampton, PA
This Graff bracelet will effortlessly catch the light. Crafted from 18K White Gold, Diamonds with a total weight of 6.70 carats adorn the chain and dangling charms. It measures 7.0 l...
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Guy Laroche 18K White Gold Diamond Bangle Bracelet #26139
By Guy Laroche
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Guy Laroche 18K White Gold Diamond Bangle Bracelet This elegant Guy Laroche bangle bracelet features 58 round brilliant cut diamonds set in beautifully detailed 18K white gold. A ti...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier LOVE Bracelet in 18K White Gold
By Cartier
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Cartier LOVE Bracelet in 18K White Gold – Authentic Luxury Jewelry Material: 18K White Gold Collection: LOVE Marked: Cartier, 750, Serial Number 16 Size: 16 Gross Weight: 30.10 ...
White Gold
Hermes 18K White Gold 0.75ct Diamond Bracelet HE112-060326
By Hermès
Located in Southampton, PA
This Hermes cuff bracelet is designed to continually make a statement. Simple yet incredibly bold, it comes to life thanks to sparkling Diamond accents with a total weight of 0.75 ca...
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Modern Moonstone & Diamond Bracelet in 18K White Gold
Located in Hamburg, DE
This exquisite modern bracelet, crafted from 18K white gold, features a captivating design centered around thirty-four cabochon moonstones. These moonstones, totaling approximately 5...
Diamond, Moonstone, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold Spiral Diamond Bangle 1.50 CTW
Located in Stuart, FL
This 18k white gold spiral bangle is enhanced with 208 round cut diamonds (1.50 CTW) This beautiful bracelet stretches to fit almost any wrist. The width of the individual spirals is...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 18k White Gold 1.76tcw Diamond Hinged Bangle Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
This vintage hinged bangle bracelet is a refined and highly elegant diamond design, set with 1.76 carats total weight of diamonds in a crisp 18k white gold mounting. Diamond bangles ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Piaget 18K White Gold 2.50ct Diamond Bracelet PIa11-060326
By Piaget
Located in Southampton, PA
Sparkling Diamonds with a total weight of 2.50 carats add a touch of elegance to the center of this Piaget bracelet. Sleek and incredibly sophisticated, a simple 18K White Gold setti...
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
18K White Gold Diamond Tennis Bracelet 4.40 Carats
Located in Firenze, FI
Elegant and timeless tennis bracelet crafted in 18K white gold, weighing approximately 8 grams, and set with natural brilliant-cut diamonds totaling 4.40 carats. This refined piece ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold 3 Carat Sapphire Diamond Bangle
Located in Cape May, NJ
Era: Modern Estate Composition: 18K White Gold Primary Stone: Twenty Five Square Natural Sapphires Carat Weight: Approximately 3 Carats in Total Accent Stone: Eighty Two Round Br...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sicis Jewels 18K White Gold Micromosaic Bracelet with White Diamonds
By Sicis Jewels
Located in London, GB
Micro Mosaic artists tiny handwoven Venetian enamel rods obtained from the high temperature melting of nine base colors with diamond dust, realizing endless combinations of tones and...
White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$13,561Sale Price / item|20% Off
White Yellow Diamonds Floral Cluster 18k White Gold Cuff Bangle Bracelet
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
White Yellow Diamonds Floral Cluster 18k White Gold Cuff Bangle Bracelet This bangle features a captivating floral motif with precision-set white diamonds stones forming a blooming ...
Yellow Diamond, White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
18k 750 White Gold Natural Diamond Mesh Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
18K White Gold Natural Diamond Earring Metal Type: 18K 750 Yellow Gold Total Item Weight: 26.16 Grams Length: 6.75 Inch 1: Natural Diamond Weight: 5.08 Ct. Diamond Clarity Grade: VS...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold Tennis Bracelet Dtw. 2.38 carats
Located in New York, NY
Handmade 18K White Gold Tennis Bracelet with 75 Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds D color VVS clarity DTW. 2.38 carat Length 7 inch Viewing available in our NYC office.
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
White Diamond Round Tennis Bracelet in 18K White Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous 17.35 ct. good quality, white, and bright diamond rounds. Total of 34 stones, each one is 0.70 ct. Handmade in 18k white gold. Length is 7".
White Diamond, White Gold
Cartier 10 Diamonds Love Bracelet in 18K White Gold
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
The LOVE collection began with the iconic bracelet created in New York in 1969. An expression of Cartier's design vision, this oval bracelet can be identified by its radical, innovat...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bvlgari/Bulgari Astrale Bracelet in 18k white gold
By Bulgari
Located in Berlin, BE
Delve into the dreamlike beauty of this Bvlgari white gold bracelet, meticulously crafted in 18k white gold. A statement piece that serves as a symbol of charm, refinement, and beaut...
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18k White Gold 6.80ctw Emerald Cut Diamond Tennis Bracelet
Located in Boca Raton, FL
18k White Gold 6.80ctw Emerald Cut Diamond Tennis Bracelet Style: Channel-Set Emerald Cut Diamond Tennis Bracelet Material: 18k White Gold Diamond Details: Approximately 6.80ctw of ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Infinity Link White Diamond Bracelet in 18k White Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful white gold infinity link bracelet with 1.60 ct. good quality white diamond rounds. Handmade in 18k white gold. Length is 7.25".
White Diamond, White Gold
Cartier Love Bracelet Classic Model 18K White Gold Size 18
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Love bracelet crafted in 18K white gold. Authentic and beautiful, this bracelet is a statement of luxury and class. New style screw system. Width: 6.1mm. Size 18. Excellent p...
18k Gold, White Gold
$4,500 / item
Diamond Bangle in 18k White Gold
By Zahira Fine Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Elevate your elegance with this exquisitely made oval bangle crafted from luxurious 18k white gold. The sleek, contemporary design is adorned with a shimmering array of natural diamo...
Diamond, White Gold
18k White Gold 4.01ctw Round Brilliant Diamond Zipper Bracelet
Located in Boca Raton, FL
18k White Gold 4.01ctw Round Brilliant Diamond Zipper Bracelet Material: 18k White Gold Style: Pavé Diamond Zipper Bracelet Diamond Details: 4.01ctw of natural round brilliant cut ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Louis Vuitton Idylle Blossom Twist Bracelet 18K White Gold
By Louis Vuitton
Located in New York, NY
Louis Vuitton Idylle Blossom Twist Bracelet Material 18K White Gold Condition: Mint Diamond: 0.06ct Clarity: VVS Color Grade: F-G Bracelet Dimension: Width:2.3mm Fits Wrist Up To: ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
White Diamond Round Tennis Bracelet in 18K White Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful and simple tennis bracelet with 59 good quality white diamond rounds. Handmade in 18k white gold. Length is 7".
White Diamond, White Gold
Diamond Bangle set in 18K White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond 0.73 carat Bangle set in 18K White Gold Settings Width: 1.5 cm Diameter: 5.8 cm Total Weight: 11.10 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was then situated in the ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Bangle set in 18K White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond 0.90 carat Bangle set in 18K White Gold Settings Width: 0.4 cm Diameter: 5.7 cm Total Weight: 12.04 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was then situated in the ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Bangle set in 18K White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond 1.65 carats Bangle set in 18K White Gold Settings Width: 1.5 cm Diameter: 5.7 cm Total Weight: 12.62 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was then situated in the...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Louis Vuitton 18K White Gold Heart Locket Charm Pendant
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Simpsonville, SC
The Louis Vuitton 18K White Gold Heart Locket Charm Pendant is a captivating and luxurious piece that seamlessly combines timeless elegance with modern design.
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
7.00ct Diamond Cuban Link Bracelet in 18k White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Exuding effortless sophistication and commanding presence, this striking luxury Cuban link bracelet masterfully balances rich, high-polish metal with dazzling brilliant fire. Expertl...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold Diamond and Persian Turquoise Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
18K White Gold Diamond and Persian Turquoise Bracelet Condition: In good condition with some minor surface wear consistent with age. Length: 8 inches Width: 1 inch wide Markings: “T...
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Bangle set in 18K White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond 1.96 carats Bangle set in 18K White Gold Settings Width: 0.5 cm Diameter: 5.5 cm Total Weight: 14.46 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was then situated in the...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Juste Un Clou Bracelet 18K White Gold Size 17
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
*Cartier Nail Bracelet -Collection: Juste Un Clou -Material: 18K White Gold -Bracelet Size:17 -Weight: 34.7gr *Condition: Mint (looks , like new) -Comes with Cartier Bracelet Box
18k Gold, White Gold
Louis Vuitton Vintage 18k White Gold Key Charm Pendant
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Simpsonville, SC
Introducing the Louis Vuitton White Gold Key Pendant, a refined piece that embodies elegance and craftsmanship. This exquisite charm necklace is a testament to Louis Vuitton's dedica...
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$7,699Sale Price|30% Off
PANIM 18K White Gold Diamond Rosecut Tennis Bracelet
By PANIM
Located in Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong
PANIM 18K White Gold Diamond Rosecut Tennis Bracelet A classic diamond tennis bracelet that is perfect for any occasion ,A staple in your jewelry collection. Handmade in India in th...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold and Diamond Link Bracelet, 9.13ct
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
This bracelet, offered by Claris-A, features a continuous sequence of rectangular links with softly rounded edges, each link fully set with closely aligned diamonds for a uniform, ra...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Dinh Van Menotte Handcuff 18k White Gold Cord Bracelet
Located in Simpsonville, SC
Effortlessly modern with a touch of subversive elegance, the Dinh Van Menotte Handcuff Bracelet redefines minimalist luxury. Crafted in sleek 18K white gold, the signature Menotte (F...
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Love Bracelet Classic Model 18K White Gold Size 19
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Love bracelet, classic model, crafted in 18K white gold. Authentic and beautiful, this bracelet is a statement of luxury and class. New style screw system. Width: 6.1mm. Size...
18k Gold, White Gold
Tiffany & Co Vintage 18K White Gold Bangle Bracelet 24.5 Grams
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Designer: Tiffany & Co Video: Video Link Detailed Description: Sophisticated Style This elegant Tiffany & Co bangle exudes timeless sophistication and luxury, crafted in 18K ...
18k Gold, White Gold
2.30 ctw Vintage Style Diamond 18K White Gold Bracelet
Located in Tysons, VA
Meticulously engineered and elegantly restrained, this articulated bracelet in 18K white gold centers on a striking suite of six round brilliant diamonds, together weighing approxima...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$16,900Sale Price|20% Off
13.25 Carat Emerald & Diamond Bracelet 18k White Gold
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Exquisite and elegant emerald and diamond bracelet. 13.25 carats total gemstone weight. 8 oval cut emeralds, approximately F2, 8.27 carats. Complimented by 347 round brilliant diamon...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold 2.5ct Diamond Charm Bracelet MF14-012926
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
A white gold bracelet reimagining the classic Hugs and Kisses sentiment through a brilliant and playful design. It features X links traced in diamonds, forming a 7.25-inch chain. Sus...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Memoire Fashion Diamond Bangle Bracelet 18K White Gold 0.99Ctw
By Memoire
Located in New York, NY
This beautifully crafted Memoire bangle bracelet features 33 channel-set, sparkling round brilliant-cut diamonds, set halfway around the bangle. It is crafted in 18k white gold, with...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Boucheron Bracelet 18k White Gold Diamond Estate Jewelry
By Boucheron
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An exquisite Boucheron bracelet made of 18 karat white gold and diamond. This spectacular bracelet has a unique, outstanding design. It comprises of ten flexible gold and d...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$80,000Sale Price|20% Off
38 Carats 18K White Gold Wide Diamond Bracelet
Located in Chicago, IL
18K White Gold Wide Diamond Bracelet 38.00 Carats This bold and elegant bracelet is crafted in 18K white gold and showcases an extraordinary diamond design. Metal: 18K white gold (...
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
De Beers 18K White Gold Diamond Bracelet
Located in Guangzhou, CN
De Beers 18K white gold diamond bracelet with infinity ∞ symbol, meaningful design, complete with box and accessories.
White Gold
1970s 18K White Gold and Platinum Diamond Bracelet
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
A striking piece of vintage glamour, this 1970s bracelet is crafted in luxurious 18K white gold and platinum. The bracelet features a geometric arrangement of 19 baguette-cut diamond...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Cartier Santos de Cartier Bracelet in 18K White Gold
By Cartier
Located in Berlin, BE
Iconic Santos de Cartier bracelet crafted in 18K white gold. The design features the signature Santos screw motif, combining industrial inspiration with refined luxury craftsmanship....
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold Tennis Bracelet Tw: 26.17 carats
By TCE
Located in New York, NY
Handmade 18K White Gold Tennis Bracelet with 26 Round Brilliant Cut Natural Diamonds D-E-F color SI1-SI2 clarity weighting 26.17 carat, 7 inch. All Diamonds are GIA certified.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold Italian Flex Bangle Bracelet – 8” inches
Located in Morris Plains, NJ
Elegant and timeless, this 18K white gold flex bangle bracelet is a beautifully crafted piece of fine jewelry, handmade in Italy using premium Italian-sourced materials. Designed wit...
18k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold 7.25ct Diamond Bracelet ALB-18558-2
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
A series of sparkling Diamonds with a total weight of 7.25 carats makes this bracelet simply unforgettable. Simple, elegant, and perfectly understated, its crafted from 18K White Gol...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold 19.50ct Diamond Tennis Bracelet ALB-21014
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
Round-cut Diamonds totaling 6.30 carats and princess-cut Diamonds totaling 13.20 carats alternate on this exquisite tennis bracelet. Incredibly chic, its crafted from 18K White Gold ...
Diamond, 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.
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, 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.
Find a diverse collection of bracelets that you can sort by style, stone cut and more on 1stDibs.
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.