$20,000Sale Price|20% Off
9 Carat Total Weight White Gold Diamond Bracelet
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Exquisite 9.00 carat total weight 18K White Gold Diamond Bracelet. This bracelet is not just a piece of jewelry; it's a statement of sophistication and timeless elegance. Key Featur...
Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 9.17 Carat Diamond and 18k White Gold Bracelet Circa 1990
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This 9 carat diamond bracelet has exceptional presence, symbolising enduring love and life's rarest milestones, this is an heirloom-worthy jewel for the most discerning collector.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Diamond and 9 Carat Gold Bracelet
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This lovely 9 carat gold bracelet is set with 5 diamonds in each link.
Diamond, Gold
9 Carat Diamond Emerald Art Deco Platinum Bracelet
Located in Stamford, CT
Solid hand made Platinum diamond and emerald bracelet with repeating large and small Deco sections and a hidden catch. 2 Marquise diamonds approx. total weight 1.50cts, G, VS. 264...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
$70,400Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. 9 Carat Three Row Platinum Diamond Bracelet
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
This elegant bracelet from the Jazz collection by Tiffany & Co. is finely crafted in platinum and set with approximately 9.00 carats of natural diamonds. The bracelet features a...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Diamond and 9 Carat White Gold Bracelet
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This lovely 9 carat white gold bracelet is set with 7 diamonds in each link.
Diamond, Gold, White Gold
1930 Antique 9 Carat White Diamond Bracelet in Platinum
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous meticulously handcrafted and unique bracelet is sure to get everybody's glance. Diamond weight : 9 carat Metal: Platinum Measurements : Length : 7 inches
Diamond, Platinum
9 Carats Pave Diamond Cuff Paradizia Bracelet
By Paradizia
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Description This statement diamond cuff bracelet boasts an edgy and sophisticated style perfect for any fashion icon who wants to make heads turn twice. The beautiful pave diamond c...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
$28,000Sale Price|31% Off
9 Carat Natural Earth Mined Round Diamond Tennis Tennis Bracelet
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
An amazing and susbtancial 9 carat round brilliant cut diamond tennis. 14 carats white gold All the stones are G/H color clarity is si1/si2 clarity 100% eye clean Excellent Cut
Diamond
Estate 9 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond and Platinum Tennis Bracelet
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Sixty-seven emerald-cut diamonds in a single straight line of step-cuts dazzle around the wrist. 9.13 carats total, G–H color, VS clarity. Perfectly matched, they flow like a river a...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
9 Carat Fancy Yellow Cushion Double Halo Diamond Bracelet
By Rare Colors
Located in New York, NY
9.64 Carat Total Weight 6.25 Carats of Fancy Yellow Cushion Cut Diamonds 3.39 Carats of Intense Yellow & White Brilliant Diamonds 18K Yellow & White Gold Making Extraordinary Attai...
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
$28,000Sale Price|20% Off
9 Carat Pear Blue Sapphire Marquise and Pear Diamond Tennis Bracelet
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
An exquisite and refined tennis bracelet composed by approximately 1.60 carats of natural pear cut diamonds, 1.62 carats of natural marquise cut diamonds, approximately 6 carats of p...
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
9 Carat Natural Emerald & Diamond Cocktail Tennis Bracelet 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Total weight of the Emeralds is approximately 9 carat. Total number of diamonds are 18 and diamond weighs is approximately 0.5 ct.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
9 Carat Natural Emerald & Diamond Cocktail Tennis Bracelet 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
9 Carat Natural Emerald & 1 ct Diamond Cocktail Tennis Bracelet 14 Karat White Gold This exceptionally affordable Tennis bracelet has 11 stones of oval Emeralds .
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
9 Carat Emerald Cut Emerald and Diamond Tennis Bracelet 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Approximately 9 Carat Emerald cut Emeralds & Diamond Tennis Bracelet 14 Karat White Gold Size 7 inches long This exceptionally affordable Tennis bracelet has 17 stones of Emeral...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
9 Carat Emerald Cut Emerald and Diamond Tennis Bracelet 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Approximately 9 Carat Emerald cut Emeralds & Diamond Tennis Bracelet 14 Karat Yellow Gold Size 7 inches long This exceptionally affordable Tennis bracelet has 18 stones of Emera...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
9 Carat Emerald Cut Emerald and Diamond Tennis Bracelet 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Approximately 9 Carat Emerald cut Emeralds & Diamond Tennis Bracelet 14 Karat Yellow Gold Size 7 inches long This exceptionally affordable Tennis bracelet has 19 stones of Emera...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels approximately 9 carat Colombian emerald and diamond bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
This striking Van Cleef and Arpels bracelet from the 1980s is a collector's piece. Its design centres around a cabochon Colombian emerald of approximately 9 carats adorned with 9.60 ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Diamond Tennis Bracelet 18K Gold Diamond 0.69 Carat/80 Pcs MQ 4.43 Carat/9 Pcs
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
BRACELET 18K White Gold Diamond 0.69 Cts/80 Pcs MQ 4.43 Cts/9 Pcs PE 4.17 Cts/8 Pcs
Diamond, White Gold
9 Carat Pave Diamond 14K Gold Mens Multi-Link Square Bracelet
Located in Miami, FL
9 Carat Natural Pave Set Round Cut Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Mens Square Shape Multi-Link Bracelet with Box Closure 8.5 Inches.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$27,200Sale Price|20% Off
Salavetti Black and White Diamond Link Bracelet 18K White Gold 9 Carats
By Salavetti
Located in Chicago, IL
With an impressive total diamond weight of approximately 9 carats, the bracelet delivers remarkable sparkle and depth from every angle.
Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold
$15,999Sale Price|20% Off
9 Carats Yellow Cushion Cut and White Diamond Tennis Bracelet 14K Gold
By US Jewelry Factory
Located in New York, NY
With a total carat weight of 9 carats and 730 stones, this bracelet radiates luxury and brilliance.
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
9 Carat Natural Round Cut Diamond Tennis Bracelet 4-Prong VVS1 18K White Gold
Located in Aventura, FL
Natural Diamond tennis bracelet in 18K White Gold with a total carat weight of 9 Carats of E color and VVS1 clarity, featuring 45 round diamonds, each with a carat weight of 0.20ct.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 18K Two Tone Gold Bangle Bracelet with 4 Carat Diamonds and 9 Carat Ruby
Located in New York, NY
Video: Video Link Detailed Description: Vintage Estate Elevate your style with this stunning vintage estate bangle, crafted from luxurious 18 karat two-tone gold. The bangle showcase...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
14K Yellow Gold 9 3/8 Carat Princess and Baguette Cut Diamond Bold Link Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Like a work of art, this bold and brilliant bracelet features over 9 carats of princess cut and baguette-style diamonds just begging to be noticed.
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
14K Yellow Gold 9 3/8 Carat Princess and Baguette Cut Diamond Bold Link Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Like a work of art, this bold and brilliant bracelet features over 9 carats of princess cut and baguette-style diamonds just begging to be noticed.
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 9 Carat Baguette Diamond Paisley Ribbon Link 14 K White Gold Bracelet
Located in beverly hills, CA
Gleaming paisley shaped links of polished 14 karat white gold and channel set baguette diamonds compose this sophisticated and sleek vintage bracelet. The bracelet contains baguette ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet with 9 Carat Round H-VS1 Diamonds 6.25in
Located in New York, NY
Video: Video Link Detailed Description: Vintage Estate Style Style: Bangle Metal: 18 Karat Yellow Gold Gemstone 1: 9 Carat Diamond Number of Stones: 135 Color: H Clarity: VS1 Shape: ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
9 Carat Natural Blue Sapphire & Diamond 3MM Tennis Bracelet in 18K White Gold
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
9.26 Carat Round Cut Natural Blue Sapphire and Diamond Tennis Bracelet in 18K White Gold. This tennis bracelet features a stunning collection of round-cut blue sapphires totaling 7....
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Victorian 9 Carat Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Bangle Bracelet in Box
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Antique Victorian 9ct Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Bangle Bracelet in Box the most beautiful detailed ruby and diamond bangle, truly excellent! The item comes with the box! Meas...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Bulgari Griffe Tennis Bracelet Platinum 9 Carat TW with Box
By Bulgari
Located in Chicago, IL
The bracelet is 7 inches in length, made of 950 platinum, and weighs 12.4 DWT (approx. 19.28 grams). It also has 48 round F/G-color, VVS/VS-clarity diamonds weighing 9.00 CTTW. Prof...
Diamond, Platinum
9 Ct Natural Brazilian Emerald and Diamond Tennis Bracelet 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Total weight of the Emeralds is approximately 9 carat. Total number of diamonds are 42 and diamond weighs is 0.80 ct.
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
9 Ct Natural Brazil Emerald & Diamond Tennis Bracelet 14 Karat Yellow Gold 7 "
Located in New York, NY
Each Emerald is spaced by a two brilliant cut diamonds . Total weight of the Emeralds is approximately 9 carat.
Emerald, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold
9 Ct Natural Brazilian Emerald and Diamond Tennis Bracelet 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Total weight of the Emeralds is approximately 9 carat. Total number of diamonds are 42 and diamond weighs is 0.80 ct.
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
9 Ct Natural 18 Oval Stone Emerald & Diamond 14 Kt Yellow Gold Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Approximately 9 Ct Natural 18 Oval Stone Emerald & Diamond 14 Kt Yellow Gold Bracelet All Emeralds are Oval Shape , very fine quality Very intense green color Total emerald ...
Emerald, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold over Silver 3 9/10 Cttw Diamond Buttercup Style Tennis Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Cast an aura of refined elegance with this exquisite tennis bracelet, where the traditional charm of .925 sterling silver meets the luxurious sheen of 14K yellow gold plating. This p...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver, 14k Gold
Meghna Jewels 10 Carat Heart Diamond 14 Karat Gold Tennis Bracelet
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Composition Gold Net Weight: 9 Grams Diamond Weight: 10 Carats Bracelet Length: 7 Inches and we can customize bracelet size as per your requirement.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Unavailable|$4,635
Vintage 9 Carat Champagne Colored Diamond Bracelet
Located in Metairie, LA
From a lovely New Orleans estate. Circa 1965. This chic bracelet has been crafted in solid 10k yellow gold. It is masterfully jeweled with a total of 150 dazzling natural round br...
Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$95,000
43.47 Carats Diamond 9 Row Gold Cuff Bracelet
By Shreve, Crump & Low
Located in Chestnut Hill, MA
18 karat white gold custom made 9 row diamond cuff bracelet with a total weight of 43.47 carats
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$19,258
Gold and 9 Carats Diamonds Vintage Tennis Bracelet
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
One very beautiful bracelet. Made in yellow gold 14k. The diamonds weights 9/10 carats approximately.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Unavailable|$13,333 / item
14K Yellow Gold 9 Carat Round Diamond Tennis Bracelet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This diamond tennis bracelet features beautifully cut round diamonds set gorgeously in 14k gold. Metal: 14k Gold Diamond Cut: Round Natural Diamond Total Diamond Carats: 9ct Diamon...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$13,333 / item
14K Yellow Gold 9 Carat Round Diamond Tennis Bracelet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This diamond tennis bracelet features beautifully cut round diamonds set gorgeously in 14k gold. Metal: 14k Gold Diamond Cut: Round Natural Diamond Total Diamond Carats: 9ct Diamon...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$13,333 / item
14K Yellow Gold 9 Carat Round Diamond Tennis Bracelet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This diamond tennis bracelet features beautifully cut round diamonds set gorgeously in 14k gold. Metal: 14k Gold Diamond Cut: Round Natural Diamond Total Diamond Carats: 9ct Diamon...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$13,333 / item
14K Yellow Gold 9 Carat Round Diamond Tennis Bracelet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This diamond tennis bracelet features beautifully cut round diamonds set gorgeously in 14k gold. Metal: 14k Gold Diamond Cut: Round Natural Diamond Total Diamond Carats: 9ct Diamon...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$13,333 / item
14K Yellow Gold 9 Carat Round Diamond Tennis Bracelet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This diamond tennis bracelet features beautifully cut round diamonds set gorgeously in 14k gold. Metal: 14k Gold Diamond Cut: Round Natural Diamond Total Diamond Carats: 9ct Diamon...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$13,333 / item
14K Rose Gold 9 Carat Round Diamond Tennis Bracelet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This diamond tennis bracelet features beautifully cut round diamonds set gorgeously in 14k gold. Metal: 14k Gold Diamond Cut: Round Natural Diamond Total Diamond Carats: 9ct Diamon...
Diamond, Rose Gold
Unavailable|$13,333 / item
14K Rose Gold 9 Carat Round Diamond Tennis Bracelet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This diamond tennis bracelet features beautifully cut round diamonds set gorgeously in 14k gold. Metal: 14k Gold Diamond Cut: Round Natural Diamond Total Diamond Carats: 9ct Diamon...
Diamond, Rose Gold
Unavailable|$13,333 / item
14k Rose Gold 9 Carat Round Diamond Tennis Bracelet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This diamond tennis bracelet features beautifully cut round diamonds set gorgeously in 14k gold. Metal: 14k Gold Diamond Cut: Round Natural Diamond Total Diamond Carats: 9ct Diamon...
Diamond, Rose Gold
Unavailable|$13,333 / item
14K Rose Gold 9 Carat Round Diamond Tennis Bracelet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This diamond tennis bracelet features beautifully cut round diamonds set gorgeously in 14k gold. Metal: 14k Gold Diamond Cut: Round Natural Diamond Total Diamond Carats: 9ct Diamon...
Diamond, Rose Gold
Unavailable|$13,333 / item
14K Rose Gold 9 Carat Round Diamond Tennis Bracelet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This diamond tennis bracelet features beautifully cut round diamonds set gorgeously in 14k gold. Metal: 14k Gold Diamond Cut: Round Natural Diamond Total Diamond Carats: 9ct Diamon...
Diamond, Rose Gold
Unavailable|$13,333 / item
14K 9 Carat White Gold Round Diamond Tennis Bracelet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This diamond tennis bracelet features beautifully cut round diamonds set gorgeously in 14k gold. Metal: 14k Gold Diamond Cut: Round Natural Diamond Total Diamond Carats: 9ct Diamon...
Diamond, White Gold
Unavailable|$13,333 / item
14K 9 Carat White Gold Round Diamond Tennis Bracelet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This diamond tennis bracelet features beautifully cut round diamonds set gorgeously in 14k gold. Metal: 14k Gold Diamond Cut: Round Natural Diamond Total Diamond Carats: 9ct Diamon...
Diamond, White Gold
Unavailable|$13,333 / item
14K 9 Carat White Gold Round Diamond Tennis Bracelet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This diamond tennis bracelet features beautifully cut round diamonds set gorgeously in 14k gold. Metal: 14k Gold Diamond Cut: Round Natural Diamond Total Diamond Carats: 9ct Diamon...
Diamond, White Gold
Unavailable|$13,333 / item
14K 9 Carat White Gold Round Diamond Tennis Bracelet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This diamond tennis bracelet features beautifully cut round diamonds set gorgeously in 14k gold. Metal: 14k Gold Diamond Cut: Round Natural Diamond Total Diamond Carats: 9ct Diamon...
Diamond, White Gold
Unavailable|$13,333 / item
14K 9 Carat White Gold Round Diamond Tennis Bracelet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This diamond tennis bracelet features beautifully cut round diamonds set gorgeously in 14k gold. Metal: 14k Gold Diamond Cut: Round Natural Diamond Total Diamond Carats: 9ct Diamon...
Diamond, White Gold
Unavailable|$28,000
Van Cleef & Arpels 9 Carat Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Tennis Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
A magnificent 9 Carat Diamond Tennis Bracelet by Van Cleef & Arpels Metal: 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bracelet Length: 6.5 inches Bracelet Width: 3.85 inches Stones: 42 Round Brillian...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$1,810
Vintage Circa 1990s Diamond Tennis Bracelet 9 Carat Yellow Gold
Located in Hamilton, AU
A dazzling cascade of diamonds adorns this exquisite 9 carat yellow gold tennis bracelet.
Diamond, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.
From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!
There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.
Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.
In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).
When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And on 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.
Today, 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.
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.