$2,636Sale Price|20% Off
18k Rose Gold 0.53 Ct HI/SI Clarity Baguette Diamond Bracelet Stackable Bangle
Located in Deira, Dubai
Crafted in warm 18k rose gold, this refined diamond bangle bracelet features 0.53 carats of natural diamonds in a detailed center design.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold
$8,799Sale Price|20% Off
Modern Unisex Bangle Bracelet Baguette Cut Diamond 18K Rose Gold
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Bangle BRACELET 18K Rose Gold Diamond 0.72 Cts/136 Pcs TB 2.38 Cts/57 Pcs Weight 15.8 grams With a heritage of ancient fine Swiss jewelry traditions, NATKINA is a Geneva based jew...
Diamond, Rose Gold
18K White Gold Viva Bangle with Emerald and baguette Diamond
By Amwaj Jewellery
Located in Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi
Details: Metal: 18K White Gold Gross Weight: 26.71 grams Diamond Weight: 0.69 carats Diamond Color/Clarity: G/H, SI Emerald Weight: 2.14 carats Design: Hinged opening bangle
14k Yellow Gold Natural Diamond Round Baguette Bangle Bracelet for Women
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
14k Yellow Gold Natural Diamond Round Baguette Bangle Bracelet for Women This luxurious bangle features a sleek, polished gold band adorned with brilliant diamonds set in alternatin...
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
18k Yellow Gold Natural Diamond Round Baguette Bangle Bracelet for Women
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
18k Yellow Gold Natural Diamond Round Baguette Bangle Bracelet for Women This luxurious bangle features a sleek, polished gold band adorned with brilliant diamonds set in alternatin...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Vintage 18K White Gold Bangle Bracelet with 3.4 Carat Round & Baguette Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Video: Video Link Detailed Description: Elevate your style with this vintage 18 Karat white gold bangle, featuring an impressive 3.1 carat round brilliant diamond ensemble complement...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
TJD 1.0 Carat Alternating Round and Baguette Diamond 18KT Yellow Gold Bangle
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
🔹 KEY ATTRIBUTE Jewelry Type: Bracelet Bracelet Type: Bangle Style: Contemporary / Classic Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Stone: Natural Diamond Total Carat Weight: 1.0 CTW Number of Di...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,695Sale Price|25% Off
Vintage 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Baguette Cut Emerald Bangle Bracelet
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight 16 grams. Totally is diamond 0.65 ct. The diamond is has H color and s1-s2 clarity. Totally is emerald 1 ct. The box is not included. Please cont...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
$3,597Sale Price|25% Off
New Made 18k Gold Natural Brilliant And Baguette Cut Diamond Bangle Bracelet
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 10.1 grams. Totally is brilliant cut diamond 0.51 ct. Totally is baguette cut diamond 0.08 ct. The diamond is has G color and vs clarity. Plea...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Baguette Diamond 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Baguette Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet is a stunning piece featuring baguette and full-cut diamonds, totaling 0.10 carats, set in luxurious 14K yellow gold.
14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
10k Rose and White Gold 3.20ctw Round and Baguette Diamond Heart Bangle Bracelet
Located in Boca Raton, FL
10k Rose and White Gold 3.20ctw Round and Baguette Diamond Heart Bangle Bracelet Style: Bangle Bracelet Material: 10k White Gold and Rose Gold Diamond Details: The bracelet feature...
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 10k Gold, Rose Gold
18k White Gold Diamond Baguette Hinged Bangle Bracelet 1.79ctw F-G/VS-SI
Located in Newport Beach, CA
We are pleased to present this elegant 18k white gold diamond hinged bangle bracelet, showcasing a refined arrangement of baguette cut diamonds in a contemporary, structured design.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
TJD 1.0 Carat Brilliant and Baguette Cut 14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Bangle
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
🔹 KEY ATTRIBUTE Jewelry Type: Bracelet Type: Bangle Bracelet Bracelet Style: Geometric link bangle Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Diamonds: 181 natural diamonds Diamond Cuts: Brilliant c...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
TJD 1.0 Carat Round and Baguette Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Hinged Bangle
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
The structured bangle design is elegantly accented with three geometric diamond stations, each showcasing a sophisticated arrangement of baguette-cut diamonds framed by brilliant-cut...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$5,250Sale Price|50% Off
NWT $10, 500 Rare 18KT Gold Fancy Baguette Diamond Cuff Bangle Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is this Beautiful Rare Important 18KT TriColor Gold Sparkling Bracelet Cuff Bracelet FEATURES Magnificent Rare Gorgeous Fancy Baguette Cut Cluster ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pave Diamond 14K (or 18k upon request) Gold Baguette Bangle Bracelet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Pave Diamond 14K Gold Baguette Bangle Bracelet is a stunning piece that combines vintage-inspired design with modern sophistication.
Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Ladies 3/4 Set Bangle with 1.10ct Baguette Cut in 18ct Rose Gold
Located in London, GB
Ladies 3/4 Set Bangle with 1.10ct Baguette Cut in 18ct Rose Gold This Ladies 3/4 Set Bangle With 1.08ct Baguette Diamonds in 18ct Rose Gold Bracelet is a gorgeous piece of jewellery...
Diamond, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
TJD 1.0 Carat Baguette & Round Diamond Infinity Bangle Bracelet in 14K Rose Gold
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
The open infinity-inspired links create a fluid, sculptural silhouette that balances lightness with refined brilliance. The bangle is set with a combination of round brilliant-cut a...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
$5,950Sale Price|37% Off
NWT $9, 509 18KT Gold Fancy Trillion Baguette Pink Sapphire Diamond Bangle Cuff
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is a Rare Magnificent Radiant 18KT Gold Large Rare Gorgeous Fancy Trillion Baguette Cut Pink Sapphires and Diamond Bangle Bracelet.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
13.03 Carats Total Baguette & Round Cut Diamond Bangle Bracelet in White Gold
Located in New York, NY
An exquisite bracelet, featuring a cluster of baguette cut diamonds weighing 11.58 carats total, channel-set in an angled weave design. Accented by round brilliant cut diamonds weigh...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
3.50ct Diamond 18k White Gold Bangle
Located in New York, NY
This stunning bangle bracelet is expertly crafted in solid 18K white gold and showcases approximately 3.50 carats total weight of baguette and round cut diamonds.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.16 Carat Diamond White Gold Bangle
By Shimon's Creations
Located in New York, NY
32 White Round Diamonds: 0.2000 Carats 23 White Baguette Diamonds: 0.44 Carats Metal: 18K White Gold, 6.89 Grams
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural 1.70 Carat Round and Baguette Cut Diamond 18-Karat Bangle In Stock
Located in Boca Raton, FL
18k Yellow Gold Natural 1.70 Carat Round and Baguette Cut Diamond Bangle This stunning 18k yellow gold bangle features 1.70 carats of natural diamonds, including round and baguette ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Illusion Emerald Diamond Bangle Bracelet
Located in Great Neck, NY
The diamonds which are VS2, G color consist of 10 baguette-shaped totaling 0.42 carats and 52 round totaling 0.33ct.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 KT YG/WG Bangle Bracelet with 3.40 Carat Round and Baguette Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and very easy to wear Diamond bangle bracelet. This bracelet is designed in 18 karat yellow gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Baguette 14K (or 18k upon request) Gold Chain Link Diamond Bangle Bracelet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Baguette 14K Gold Chain Link Diamond Bangle Bracelet is a stunning blend of elegance and sophistication, crafted from 14K yellow gold.
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
67 Baguette Diamond 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Crafted in 14K yellow gold, this stunning bangle features a combination of diamonds and baguette diamonds.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Nine Baguette Diamond 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Nine Baguette Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet features a refined design with baguette diamonds and full-cut diamonds totaling 0.18 carats, set in radiant 14K yellow gold.
14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$2,316Sale Price|20% Off
0.70 Carat Round and Baguette Cut Diamond Cuff Bangle 18 Karat in Stock
Located in Boca Raton, FL
18k White Gold 0.70ctw Round and Baguette Cut Diamond Cuff Bangle Material: 18k White Gold Diamond Details: Approximately 0.70ctw of Round Brilliant and Baguette cut Diamonds.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Baguette Round Diamond 14K (or 18k upon request) Gold Layered Bangle Bracelet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Baguette Round Diamond 14K Gold Layered Bangle Bracelet is a breathtaking piece, featuring an exquisite arrangement of natural diamonds set in 14K gold.
Gold, 14k Gold
$3,184Sale Price / item|20% Off
1ct Natural Diamond Baguette Marquise Halo Double Row Pavé Bangle 14K White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
A sophisticated expression of modern luxury, this 14K solid white gold diamond bangle showcases a sleek, structured silhouette enhanced with finely set natural diamonds.
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
TJD 3.00 Carat Round and Baguette Diamond Channel-Set Bangle in 18K White Gold
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
🔹 KEY ATTRIBUTE Jewelry Type: Diamond Bangle Bracelet Style: Art Deco-Inspired Channel-Set Bangle Metal: 18 Karat White Gold Total Diamond Weight: 3.00 Carats Diamond Cuts: Round...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
TJD 1.0 Carat Round and Baguette Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Zig-Zag Bangle
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Curated by The Jewelry Destination, this striking natural round and baguette diamond zig-zag bangle is masterfully crafted in luminous 18 karat white gold, where sculptural design an...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Fine Quality Ladies 3/4 Set Bangle with 1.08ct Baguette Cut in 18ct Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
Fine Quality Ladies 3/4 Set Bangle with 1.08ct Baguette Cut in 18ct Yellow Gold A stunning 18ct yellow gold ladies 3/4 set bangle with 1.08ct baguette cut diamonds.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Baguette Round Diamond 14K (or 18k upon request) Rose Gold Bangle Bracelet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Baguette Round Diamond 14K Rose Gold Scatter Bangle Bracelet showcases refined elegance with its stunning 14K yellow gold design.
14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
14k White Gold Diamond Leaf Bangle w/Diamonds totaling 2.26ct
Located in New York, NY
Stunning Diamond Leaf Bangle features brilliant round diamonds as well as beautifully cut baguette diamonds.
Diamond, White Gold
Baguette Diamond 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Bar Bangle Bracelet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Baguette Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Bar Bangle Bracelet features 0.13 carats of sparkling natural diamonds, set in 14K yellow gold.
14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$5,280Sale Price / item|20% Off
Amwaj Jewelry Baguette Cut Diamond Bracelet
By Amwaj Jewellery
Located in Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi
This baguette cut diamond bracelet is the ultimate expression of timeless design, allowing the simple brilliance of a classic diamond to shine through. The classic 18 karat white gol...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Baguette and Brilliant Cut Diamond Multi Row Hinged Bangle in 18k White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Bracelet Specifications: Metal: 18k white gold Diamond Count: ~102 baguette and ~154 brilliant cut Diamond Color: G-H Diamond Clarity: SI1-I1 Diamond Carat Weight: 3.50 Inside ...
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
Rainbow Multi-Color Gemstone Baguette 18K Gold Band Bangle Bracelet
Located in Miami, FL
Product Specifications: Item Type: Hinged Bangle Bracelet Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Total Weight: 30.27 grams Diameter: 2.5 inches Width: 13mm Closure: Hinged with Box Clasp Gemstone D...
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Garnet, Peridot, Topaz, Tourmaline, Gold, 18...
0.65ct Diamond 3.50ct Ruby Gold Bangle
Located in New York, NY
This is a fabulous 14k yellow gold bangle. The bangle is set with sparkling baguette cut diamonds and rubies that weigh approximately 0.65ct and 3.50ct respectively.
Ruby, 14k Gold
3.80ct Ruby 1.00ct Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Bangle
Located in New York, NY
A striking expression of timeless sophistication, this elegant 18k Yellow Gold bangle showcases a vibrant arrangement of approximately 3.80 carats of richly hued oval and baguette cu...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
RARE diamond bangle design 18Kt gold 15.66 carats of diamonds
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Stunning diamond bangle with design that took a long time to complete, it is stunning, every stone has its place. The bangle is made in 18KT gold with 15.66 carats of VVS-SI clarity ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
$3,510Sale Price|25% Off
New Made 18k Gold Natural Baguette Cut Diamond Decorated Bracelet
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
💎 New Made 18k Gold Natural Baguette Cut Diamond Decorated Bangle Bracelet In very good condition.
Diamond, 18k Gold
$36,626 / item
5.29 Carats White Diamond and White Gold Bangle
By Shimon's Creations
Located in New York, NY
175 Round White Diamonds: 3.5 Carat 18 Baguette White Diamonds: 1.79 Carat Metal: 18K White Gold, 20.23 Grams
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
$16,320 / item
Vitolo 18 Karat White Gold Diamond Bangle
By Stefano Vitolo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Produced by award winner Italian designer Stefano Vitolo. Stefano creates custom artisanal, one of a kind jewelry with excellent gemstones in a truly old word Italian craftsmanship. ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vitolo 18 Karat Rose Gold Diamond Bangle
By Stefano Vitolo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Produced by award winner Italian designer Stefano Vitolo. Stefano creates custom artisanal, one of a kind jewelry with excellent gemstones in a truly old word Italian craftsmanship. ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Enlightenment Equilibrium Baguette and Round Diamond Bracelet SKINNY
By Ri Noor
Located in Houston, TX
Introducing the "Enlightenment Elegance" Fine Jewelry Collection – an exquisite ensemble meticulously crafted from the timeless allure of baguette diamonds and the resplendent radian...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
0.44 Carat Diamond Rose and White Gold Bangle
By Shimon's Creations
Located in New York, NY
10 White Round Diamonds: 0.12 Carats 14 White Baguette Diamonds: 0.32 Carats Metal: 18K Rose and White Gold, 5.28 Grams
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Maurice Fine Jewelry - Yellow Gold Diamond Cuff Bangle
By Maurice Fine Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
The ends of the bangle are adorned with two geometric square clusters, each set with 0.42 carats of baguette-cut white diamonds and surrounded by a halo of 0.33 carats of prong-set r...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Maurice Fine Jewelry - Rose Gold Diamond Cuff Bangle
By Maurice Fine Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
The ends of the bangle are adorned with two geometric square clusters, each set with 0.42 carats of baguette-cut white diamonds and surrounded by a halo of 0.33 carats of prong-set r...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Maurice Fine Jewelry - White Gold Diamond Cuff Bangle
By Maurice Fine Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
The ends of the bangle are adorned with two geometric square clusters, each set with 0.42 carats of baguette-cut white diamonds and surrounded by a halo of 0.33 carats of prong-set r...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Lattice Diamond and White Gold Hinged Bangle Bracelet
Located in Tampa, FL
Lattice Baguette and Round Brilliant Cut Diamond and 14 Karat White Gold Hinged Bangle Bracelet Diamonds: Weight - 3.74 Carats Shape - Baguette Cut & Round Brilliant Cut Diamon...
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
$2,880Sale Price / item|20% Off
Amwaj Jewelry Baguette and Round Cut Diamond Bracelet
By Amwaj Jewellery
Located in Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi
Showcasing the beauty of different diamond cuts, a graceful bracelet set with 3 remarkable portions of round and baguette cut diamonds that whirl endlessly around the wrist forming f...
Diamond, 18k Gold
$3,433 / item
14K White Gold Diamond 1ct Flexible Bangle for Her
By Joelle Fine Jewelry
Located in Great neck, NY
Quality Stackable Bangle: Made from real 14k gold and 39 glittering white approximately 0.99 ct. Certified diamonds, featuring a single row of white diamonds flexible diameter for co...
Diamond, White Gold
$3,400 / item
14K Rose Gold Diamond 1.00ct Flexible Bangle for Her
By Joelle Fine Jewelry
Located in Great neck, NY
Quality Stackable Bangle: Made from real 14k gold and 39 glittering white approximately 0.99 ct. Certified diamonds, featuring a single row of white diamonds flexible diameter for co...
Diamond, Rose Gold
14K Yellow Gold Diamond 1.50ct Flexible Bangle for Her
By Joelle Fine Jewelry
Located in Great neck, NY
Quality Stackable Bangle: Made from real 14k gold and 37 glittering white approximately 1.49 ct. Certified diamonds, featuring a single row of white diamonds flexible diameter for co...
Diamond, 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, it would be tough to track down a jewelry lover who doesn’t have a stack of vintage bangles and other bracelets ready to go for any occasion.
People have worn bangles and other bracelets for centuries. Examples can be found in the wide range of personal adornments favored by the Ancient Egyptians, some of whom wore bracelets and armlets made of gold and flecked with gemstones such as lapis and turquoise.
Fashion has evolved over the years, but the popularity of bangles has remained the same. Jewelry makers have created cuffs in all manner of styles, and no matter what your taste, you can find antique and vintage diamond bangles, ruby bangles, emerald bangles and more to suit you and to pair with any of your favorite ensembles. And although “bracelets” and “bangles” are often used interchangeably, there is a difference between the two.
Bangles are solid, one-piece bands that are always characterized by their rigid ring shape. Today, they’re made of metal, plastic, wood or other materials. Because this cuff is a solid piece, you have to slide it over your hand. Bracelets, however, are flexible pieces. Whether they’re charm bracelets, link bracelets, beaded bracelets or another variety, you open and close a bracelet at its ends, where it locks around your wrist with a clasp.
Bracelets and bangles suit most anyone, and there’s a style of bangle for every occasion, whether you’ve opted for an Art Deco bangle, a Victorian-era bangle or another kind. And their versatility doesn’t end there. Jewelry lovers know that when it comes to bangle bracelets (and other kinds of bracelets), you never have to choose just one. Just as you might wear a vintage tennis bracelet by itself or pair it with other thin bracelets, you can opt for a simple pared-down look with a single bangle or go big and stack your sculptural modern bangles to deepen their impact or double up your classic gold bangles and pair them with a T-shirt and jeans or a comfortable cotton day dress.
Browse an extensive collection of vintage bangle bracelets and other bracelets on 1stDibs. Find extraordinary works by iconic jewelry houses such as Cartier, Tiffany & Co. and David Webb, or peruse the array of link bracelets, cuff bracelets and diamond bangle bracelets for innumerable accessorizing options.
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.