Turquoise Diamond Yellow Gold Stylized Snake Bracelet, 1960s
Located in Geneva, CH
Turquoise and Diamond Yellow Gold 19.2K stylized Snake Bracelet.
Vintage 1960s European Retro Bracelets
Diamond, Turquoise, Yellow Gold
Turquoise Diamond Yellow Gold Stylized Snake Bracelet, 1960s
Located in Geneva, CH
Turquoise and Diamond Yellow Gold 19.2K stylized Snake Bracelet.
Diamond, Turquoise, Yellow Gold
1960s 18k Gold Organic Shaped Bracelet With Rubies and Diamonds
Located in London, GB
This is an unusually delicate bracelet made of 18k gold and adorned with round cut rubies and diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Diamond and Pearl Bracelet
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1960s Item Details: Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 10.2 grams (All Items Total) Diamond Details: Natural, .30ct total weight, round brilliant diam...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s David Webb Concealed Dial Diamond Watch Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum with Round Brilliant and Baguette cut Diamonds weighing a total of approximately 43.00 carats. Signed by David Webb Circa 1960s Size 6 1/4 inches
Diamond, Platinum
Mid century 9.00 carat ruby diamond 18k white gold bracelet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This elegant Mid Century ruby and diamond bracelet is a glamorous 1960’s design, featuring 90 round cut rubies weighing approximately 9.00 carats in total.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Craig Drake Diamond and Ruby Hinged Bangle Bracelet
By Craig Drake
Located in Darnestown, MD
Classic, tailored bangle bracelet by Craig Drake that is inset with diamonds and rubies. There are 12 diamonds of F-G color; VVS quality. They weigh approximately 2.5 carats. There a...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Diamond Bangle Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Darnestown, MD
Van Cleef and Arpels ribbed, hinged bangle bracelet with four diamonds in the center. They weigh approximately .8 karats. The front of the bracelet is 7/16 of an inch wide tapering t...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
Aquamarines Diamonds Yellow Gold 14 Karat Retro Bracelet
Located in Marcianise, IT
Vintage bracelet from the 60s/70s made entirely by hand by Neapolitan goldsmiths in 14-karat yellow gold and 800 thousandths silver. The bracelet features eleven emerald-cut aquamari...
Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Sapphires, Rubies, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Bracelet.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Beautiful bracelet in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure composed by 8 sections mounted with a central sapphire surrounded by diamonds. Every section is linked to a flower mounted w...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
European 1960s 18k gold, Colombian emerald and diamond bracelet
Located in London, GB
This beautiful 1960s European 18k gold bracelet consists of approximately 4 carats of cabochon Colombian emeralds and 3 carats round cut diamonds. The circumference of the bracelet m...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s David Webb 13.00 Carat Diamond and Gold Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold and platinum with Round Brilliant cut Diamonds weighing approximately a total of 13.00 carat. Signed by David Webb Circa 1960s Size 7 3/4 inches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
1960 Vintage Leather Necklace and Bracelet with Citrine by Paul Binder Zurich
By Paul Binder
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
Unique and extravagant necklace and matching bracelet in 18 K yellow Gold and leather. Paul Binder was a well known goldsmith and famous for his modernist and superbly designed creat...
Citrine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Round Brilliant and Baguette Cut Diamond Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Total Diamond Weight Approximately - 29 CTS Circa - 1960's Approximate Length - 6.5" Width - .38" Signed - Van Cleef & Arpels
Diamond, Platinum
Rubies, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Retrò Bracelet.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Fantastic bracelet in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure studded with diamonds for all the carved structure and, between of them, rubies. This bracelet was totally handmade by Itali...
Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Diamonds, Yellow Topaz, 14 Karat Yellow Gold Bracelet
Located in Napoli, Campania
Wonderful link bracelet in 14k yellow gold structure, realized with 7 yellow topaz sections which alternate with 7 yellow gold leaves studded with diamonds. This bracelet is totally ...
Diamond, Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Diamond Knife Edge Bangle Bracelet 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Montgomery, AL
We are loving this simple vintage beauty!! Bracelet Details Material: 14K Yellow Gold Era: Retro 1960 - 1980 Head Width: 9mm Head Height: 5mm Weight: 14.0 Grams Estimated Wrist Size...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamonds, Yellow Topaz, Rose Gold and Silver Bracelet
Located in Napoli, Campania
Wonderful retrò bracelet in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure, mounted with 7 yellow topaz sections which alternate with 7 rose gold and silver leaves studded with diamonds. This ...
Diamond, Topaz, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Jade, Sapphires, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Retrò Bracelet.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Retrò bracelet in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with 7 flowers of diamonds and a central sapphire alternated with jade. This elegant object combines solid 9 kt gold and...
Diamond, Jade, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Vintage Omega 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Ladies Manual Wind Bracelet Watch
By Omega
Located in Houston, TX
Vintage Omega 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Ladies Manual Wind Bracelet Watch An elegant example of mid-century Swiss craftsmanship, this vintage Omega ladies wristwatch is crafted in sol...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Tiffany & Co. Mid Century diamond 18k yellow gold cuff bracelet
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This remarkable Tiffany & Co. Mid Century diamond cuff bracelet from the 1960’s is a sophisticated expression of timeless design and fine craftsmanship.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s French Turquoise Diamond Platinum Bracelet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Elegant and stylish bracelet created in France in the 1960's. Features sixty eight oval Persian turquoise and ninety seven diamonds.
Diamond, Turquoise, Platinum
Spinel, Diamonds, Pearls, Lapis, Rose Gold and Silver Bracelet.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Fantastic snake bracelet in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with an head studded with hydrothermal spinel and diamonds; for all the body, pearls and diamonds on the tail....
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, Spinel, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
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. The body of the snake is set with a series of oval faceted cut emeralds. Each gemstone is se...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s 18k Diamond Sapphire ruby Yellow Gold Wide Bracelet
Located in Miami, FL
A striking statement piece from the late 1960s, this vintage bracelet is meticulously handcrafted in solid 18K yellow gold, it features a richly textured arrangement, beautifully ad...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
$102,400Sale Price / set|20% Off
David Webb Diamond 18K Gold and Platinum Convertible Necklace Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in Chicago, IL
This exceptional David Webb jewel is a powerful expression of the brand’s bold design philosophy and masterful craftsmanship. Executed in 18K yellow gold and platinum, this striking ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
HARRY WINSTON Cabochon Sapphire, Emerald, Ruby and Diamond Bracelet
By Harry Winston
Located in New York, NY
Set throughout with Cabochon-Cut Sapphires, Emeralds, and Rubies framed with Brilliant-Cut and Marquis-Cut Diamonds. Circa - 1960's Approximate Length - 7.5" Approximate Width - 1.2...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Harry Winston Platinum Diamond Bracelet, Circa 1965
By Harry Winston
Located in New York, NY
An extraordinary creation from the house of Harry Winston, this vintage platinum bracelet is a luminous ode to floral elegance. Fashioned in the mid-1960s, its botanical motif unfurl...
Diamond, Platinum
Hinged Cuff Bangle Bracelet, Circa 1960, in 17K Gold Set with "Big Four" Gems
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
This sturdy bangle, custom made in the 1960's, is solid gold and built to last. It features nineteen small gemstones -- jewelry's big four: diamonds, emeralds, sapphires and rubies ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18...
9.81 Carat Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Flexible Bracelet
Located in Wheaton, IL
Total Weight of 144 Stones: 9.81ct (approximate) Color: G - H Clarity: VVS-2 to VS-1 Cut: Good Total Weight of Diamonds: 9.81ct Total Weight of Bracelet: 81.90dwt Period: Circa 19...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Wide Vintage Diamond Platinum Bracelet Art Deco Revival
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Using platinum as a metal completes the Art Deco appearance of this wide diamond bracelet. This gorgeous Art Deco Revival bracelet was created in the 1960's.
Diamond, Platinum
Diamonds Rubies Yellow White Gold 18 Karat Retro Bracelet
Located in Marcianise, IT
Extraordinary Bracelet, unique piece, 60s/70s in 18-karat yellow gold decorated with natural diamonds and natural rubies. A real vintage handcrafted bracelet too beautiful and occasi...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,317Sale Price|20% Off
Emeralds, Rubies, Sapphires, Diamonds, 12 Karat White Gold Bracelet.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Elegant retrò bracelet in 12 kt white gold structure mounted with diamonds and,between every section, a ruby,an emerald and a sapphire. This bracelet was totally handmade by Italian ...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, White Gold
Victorian Diamond Ruby 18 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Twisted Rope Bracelet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a fancy chain comprised of twisted rope motif links Featuring cushion cut rubies prong set on centers Rubies weigh approximately 3.25 carats total Transparent medium purp...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s David Webb Black Enamel and Diamond Dragon Scales Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold, platinum, and black enamel with Round Brilliant cut Diamonds. Signed by David Webb Circa 1960s Size 7 inches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Enamel
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet with Diamonds
Located in Boston, MA
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet with Diamonds - The bangle contains 8 single cut diamonds that weigh approximately .25ct. The bangle measures 1 inch in the center and tapers ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
32 Ct Diamond 1.79 Diamond GIA Cert Platinum Art Deco Style Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
An Art Deco Bracelet has a center Round shape solitaire diamond 1.79 ct , GIA Certified Total Carat weight is approximately 32 ct Platinum 82 grams Large size baguettes and brillia...
Diamond, Platinum
White Diamonds Turquoise Yellow Gold Leaves Theme Retrò Bracelet
Located in Napoli, Campania
Amazing semi-rigid retrò bracelet leaves theme in 18K yellow gold mounted with 4.80 ct of top quality white diamonds and gorgeous turquoise stones (1.70 g). Very special unique piece...
White Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamonds, 18 Karat White and Rose Gold Band Bracelet
Located in Napoli, Campania
Beautiful bracelet in 18k white and rose gold structure, realized with a simple design consisting of diamonds bands and rose gold squared sections. This bracelet is totally handmade...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Tsavorite, Pearls, Diamonds, 14 Karat White Gold Retrò Bracelet
Located in Napoli, Campania
SHIPPING POLICY: No additional costs will be added to this order. Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included). PS: THIS POLICY IS NOT APPLICABLE ...
Diamond, Pearl, Tsavorite, 14k Gold, White Gold
$4,630Sale Price|20% Off
Victorian Style Rose Cut Diamond Bezel Set Bracelet Silver
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Bohemian Victorian style rose cut diamond bracelet. 7 rough cut rose cut diamonds, approximately 3.50 carats, I/J color and SI clarity. Silver, 6.75 inches. Accommodated with an up t...
Diamond, Silver
Chopard Kutchinsky Women's Bracelet Watch in 18 Karat Gold Diamonds
By Chopard
Located in Paris, FR
CHOPARD Woman's bracelet watch in 18 Kt yellow Gold and diamonds from the house of KUTCHINSKY. Diamonds total weight: 1.60 carats Vintage watch from the 1960s Length: 16.5 cm Width: ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
Boucheron Burma Ruby & Diamond Platinum Bracelet, c.1965
By Boucheron
Located in New York, NY
Carat Weight: Ruby 30.22 cts. & 27.33 cts. diamonds Color/Clarity: Burma Ruby & G-H VS Certifications: Boucheron Valuation Paper, GIA & SSEF Size: 7 inches Creator: Boucheron Metal: ...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage Ruby and Diamond 18 Carat White Gold Bracelet
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This show stopping bracelet is adorned with glittering deep pink rubies. The rubies are set within cushion panels which are connected by a link that also holds two diamonds as well a...
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond 18K Gold Platinum Vintage Twisted Bangle Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a oval shaped bangle bracelet comprised of grooved twisted rope motif Featuring round brilliant cut diamonds bead set on platinum-topped segments Weighing approximately 1...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Diamonds Emeralds Sapphires Stones Carnelian Little Pearls Bracelet
Located in Napoli, Campania
Amazing Bangles Bracelet in 14K white and rose gold structure mounted with white diamonds, multi-color sapphires ( green, orange, red, yellow), emeralds, multi-color stones and carn...
Carnelian, Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sap...
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Aquamarine and Diamond Wide Cuff Bracelet
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
A bold and glamorous statement piece, this vintage 18K yellow gold bangle bracelet features 18 stunning emerald-cut aquamarines set in three rows across a wide, textured gold cuff. A...
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14KY Victorian Reproduction Diamond Bypass Bangle Bracelet .20ct
Located in Boston, MA
Vintage 14KY Victorian Reproduction Diamond Bypass Bangle Bracelet .20ct - The bangle contains 2 round diamonds weighing .20ct total weight with H color and VS2-SI1 clarity. The insi...
Diamond, 14k Gold
14K White Gold and Diamond Straight Line Tennis Bracelet 2mm
Located in Lexington, KY
This is an incredibly beautiful 14k white gold 7” tennis diamond bracelet. The straight line design ensures the bracelet will not spin or rotate on the wrist and the diamonds are alw...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Garnet, Topaz, Amethysts, Peridot, Diamonds, 14 Karat Rose Gold Bracelet.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Elegant link bracelet in 14k rose gold structure designed with geometrical motifs and is enriched by little diamonds covering all the gold structure. Different stones, such as yellow...
Amethyst, Diamond, Garnet, Peridot, Topaz, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1960s 14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond and Black Enamel Bracelet
Located in Boston, MA
Vintage 1960's 14kt Yellow gold diamond and black enameled bracelet with 18 round cut diamonds - weighing approximately .75ct total, G/H color, SI1/SI2 clarity.
Diamond
1960s Diamond Fire Opal 18 Karat Gold Deco Wide Bracelet
Located in Miami, FL
Shine vividly with this stunning vintage Art Deco Design Diamond Fire Opal 18K Gold Deco Wide Bracelet! It is crafted in 18-karat white and yellow gold and is purity marked. There...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
$20,000Sale Price|28% Off
Enamel Articulated Snake Serpent Bracelet Diamond Head 18 Karat
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This enamel articulated Snake bracelet is by far my favorite. This bracelet is knock down gorgeous. As you can see I own lot's of snake bracelets but this one is the best I have ev...
White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Platinum, 4-Row Mystery-Set Ruby and Diamond Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A spellbinding symphony of red and white, this Van Cleef & Arpels bracelet conjures a romance both regal and radiant. Four impeccable rows of invisibly set rubies form a seamless riv...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Magnesite, Stones, Diamonds, Topazs, Rose Gold and Silver Snake Bracelet.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Fashion snake bracelet in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with magnesite for all the body. The tail is studded with diamonds and the head is mounted with diamonds and top...
Diamond, Topaz, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Oscar Heyman Platinum Sapphire and Diamond Bracelet
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
An exceptional Oscar Heyman & Brothers bracelet, no. 45667, exquisitely crafted in platinum. The design features ten cut-cornered square-cut sapphires, each flanked by tapered sq...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Spectacular Burch Swiss Modern Diamond Bracelet
By Meinrad Burch
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1960s, 18k, by Burch, Switzerland. This striking diamond bracelet is a perfect snapshot of sixties fashion; Slim Aarons poolside cool, every groovy party at a Marcel Breuer Mo...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Onyx, Rock Crystal, Aquamarine, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Retrò Bracelet.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Amazing retrò bracelet in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a central onyx with a flower of rock crystal surrounded by a frame of diamonds and two flowers of aquamarin...
Aquamarine, Crystal, Diamond, Onyx, Rock Crystal, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Si...
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Opal and Diamond Bangle Bracelet
Located in Boston, MA
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Opal and Diamond Bangle Bracelet - The bangle contains 7 graduated oval opals with green/blue play of color. The sizes range from 7 x 5mm, 6 x 4mm and 5 x 3mm...
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Black Oval Onyx Diamond Gold Link Bracelet
Located in Stamford, CT
1960's Onyx and diamond link bracelet. 8 oval onyx with 16 round diamonds set in 14k yellow gold.
Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
14K Yellow Gold Woven Mesh Bracelet with .50ct Diamond Accent
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Pleasingly sleek with a touch of sparkle, this fine quality circa early 1960's retro style bracelet is certainly on-trend today.
Diamond, 14k 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.
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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.
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.