Hinged Diamond Bangle Bracelet in 14K Yellow Gold with Safety Clasp
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
14K yellow gold bangle bracelet with 19 round diamonds weighing 0.35 carats total.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Rose Gold Sculpted Diamond Bangle with Textured Links IdunnCollection
Located in Hong Kong, HK
• Metal: 18K Rose Gold • Gemstones: Natural Diamonds • Total Diamond Weight: 1.08 ct (168 stones) • Diameter of bracelet: 1.8 inch - 2.3 inch This rose gold bangle captures ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$23,503Sale Price|20% Off
Diamond Bangle Wide 18ct White Gold Cuff with Nine Rows of 11ct Diamonds
Located in London, GB
This extraordinary wide diamond bangle is crafted in luxurious 18-carat white gold and fully set with nine meticulously arranged rows of diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Notched Bangle Bracelet with Round Diamonds in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This timeless bangle features a substantial gold band accented with a row of sparkling round brilliant diamonds, evenly spaced for continuous, understated shimmer around the wrist.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Designer Pave Diamond with Rose Cut Diamond Bangle 925 Sterling Silver Bracelet.
Located in Chicago, IL
Designer Pave Diamond with Rose Cut Diamond Bangle 925 Sterling Silver Bracelet.
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
Designer Pave Diamond with Rose Cut Diamond Bangle 925 Sterling Silver Bracelet.
Located in Chicago, IL
Designer Pave Diamond with Rose Cut Diamond Bangle 925 Sterling Silver Bracelet.
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
Sunita Nahata Mix Gemstones 20.60ct. Bangle in 18KWG with Diamond
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Stylish 18-karat white gold bangle featuring a vibrant mix of citrine, garnet, London blue topaz, and amethyst, accented with white diamonds.
Amethyst, Citrine, White Diamond, Garnet, Blue Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Wh...
Graduating Pave Diamond Bangle With Carved Tanzanite In Center
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
"14kt Gold:17.33g, Diamond:19.2ct Tanzanite:31.06Cts"
Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver, Gold
Vintage 1990s Hidalgo Black Enamel Hinged Bangle Bracelet with Diamonds
By Hidalgo
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold and black enamel with Round Brilliant cut Diamonds. Signed by Hidalgo Circa 1990s Size 6 1/2 inches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
18K Yellow Gold Sculpted Diamond Bangle with Textured Links IdunnCollection
Located in Hong Kong, HK
• Metal: 18K Yellow Gold • Gemstones: Natural Diamonds • Total Diamond Weight: 1.08 ct (168 stones) • Diameter of bracelet: 1.8 inch - 2.3 inch A celebration of organic form a...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French Bangle Bracelet White and Rose Gold with Natural Diamonds
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
Each flower in the design is further highlighted by a central diamond, totaling 13 brilliant-cut diamonds, prong set, adding an extra focal point to the intricate arrangement.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold Sculpted Diamond Bangle with Textured Links IdunnCollection
Located in Hong Kong, HK
• Metal: 18K White Gold • Gemstones: Natural Diamonds • Total Diamond Weight: 0.87ct (168 stones) • Diameter of bracelet: 1.8 inch - 2.3 inch Designed for those who embody qui...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby with Diamond Bangle Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 16.69 carats with Diamond 1.03 carat Bangle set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Diameter: 6.1 cm Length: 2.0 cm Total Weight: 75.88 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it wa...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Blue Sapphire with Diamond Bangle set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Blue Sapphire 27.08 carats with Diamond 1.21 carats Bangle set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 1.5 cm Diameter: 6.0 cm Total Weight: 69.24 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when i...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
18K Yellow Gold Geometric Diamond Bangle with Round Accents IdunnCollection
Located in Hong Kong, HK
• Metal: 18K Yellow Gold • Gemstones: Natural Diamonds • Total Diamond Weight: 0.37 ct (36 stones) • Diameter of bracelet: 1.8 inch - 2.3 inch A luminous interpretation of cla...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
925 Sterling Silver Victorian Bangle Bracelet with Rose Cut Diamonds Polki.
Located in Chicago, IL
925 Sterling Silver Victorian Bangle Bracelet with Rose Cut Diamonds Polki. Gemstone: Diamond A P P R O X T I M E All items are custom made to order.
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet with Diamond and Emeralds
Located in Boston, MA
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet with Diamond and Emeralds - The bangle measures is 20.6mm wide on te top and tapers down to 7.5mm on the bottom.
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Rose Gold Geometric Diamond Bangle with Round Accents IdunnCollection
Located in Hong Kong, HK
• Metal: 18K Rose Gold • Gemstones: Natural Diamonds • Total Diamond Weight: 0.37 ct (36 stones) • Diameter of bracelet: 1.8 inch - 2.3 inch A refined expression of grace and ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Estate 18K White Gold Bangle Bracelet with 5 Carat Round Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Additionally, three round brilliant diamonds of 0.35 carats each, with F color and VS clarity, accentuate the bangle's luxurious allure.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
JAS-20-2053 - 24K/SS FLEXIBLE BANGLE with SAPPHIRES & DIAMONDS
By JA Star USA
Located in New York, NY
24K/SS FLEXIBLE BANGLE with SAPPHIRES and DIAMONDS Metal: 24K Yellow Gold & Sterling Silver Stones Info: 2 - 9MM X 7MM Pear Shape Sapphires 1 - 6MM Round Sapphi...
Diamond, Sapphire, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Exclusive Wave Bangle Rose Gold with White Ceramic and Diamonds
By Angeletti
Located in Roma, IT
Exclusive Wave Bangle Rose Gold with White Ceramic and Diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
14K Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet with 4.02ct Round Diamonds, Size 7
Located in Chicago, IL
This elegant 14-karat yellow gold bangle bracelet seamlessly blends classic sophistication with modern brilliance.
Diamond, 14k Gold
$4,400Sale Price|20% Off
Enamel Bangle with Multi Gemstone & Pave Diamonds in Feather Pattern
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Metal Details 18k Gold Weight: 11.2g Diamond Details Total Diamond Weight: 3.7ct Gemstone Details Sapphire Weight: 0.59ct Tsavorite Weight: 0.45ct Product Features Style: Enamel B...
Diamond, Sapphire, Tsavorite, Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold, Enamel
Bracelet Bangle Grooved Yellow Gold Diamonds with Stars White Gold
Located in Paris, FR
Bangle Bracelet : 18 kt yellow gold and white gold bracelet and diamonds with stars motif Rigid opening bracelet in 18 kt yellow gold concave grooved with applique 18 kt white gold s...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
18K White Gold Bangle Bracelet with 8.07ct Diamonds, Hong Kong
By HYT Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This playful bangle features sumptuous Marquise-shape and Round-shape White Diamonds setting among 18K white gold.
White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
14K Yellow Gold Slim Hinged Bangle with 0.64ct Round Diamonds, Modern
Located in Chicago, IL
This exquisite 14-karat yellow gold bangle bracelet effortlessly blends classic sophistication with modern brilliance, making it a timeless addition to any jewelry collection.
Diamond, 14k Gold
Ruby with Diamond Bangle Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 12.58 carats with Diamond 4.50 carats Bangle set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Diameter: 6.0 cm Length: 1.8 cm Total Weight: 62.84 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it w...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Wavy Curved 18K Gold Bangle Bracelet with Round Cut Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
18 karat yellow gold bangle with 2.50 carats in round cut diamonds. Handmade with a wavy motif and textured gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ladies Bangle, 14 Karat Gold, with Emeralds, Diamonds and Pearls
Located in Berlin, DE
Ladies Bangle, 14K Gold, with Emeralds, Diamonds and Pearls.
White Diamond, Emerald, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Oxidised Silver and 14k Gold Cuff Bangle with Smoky Diamonds
By Emre Osmanlar
Located in ISTANBUL, TR
3.5 ct Smoky Diamond 0.6g 14k Gold
Diamond, Silver
18k Gold Bangle set with Rectangular Emeralds and Brilliant-Cut Diamonds
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Metal: Gold Metal Purity: 18K Gemstones: Emeralds (Rectangular-Cut) Total Emerald Weight: Approx. 2.50 carats Diamonds: Baguette and Round Brilliant-Cut Diamonds Total Diamond Weight...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
18K YG Bangle Bracelet with 4.98 Carat Round & Princess Cut Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Detailed Description: Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Bangle with 3.6ct Princess & 1.38ct Round Diamonds DESCRIPTION: Elevate any ensemble with this luxurious 18 Karat Yellow Gold bangle, a ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pretty Peacock Bangle in Silver and Gold with Rosecut Diamonds
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Pretty Peacock bangle in Silver and Gold with rosecut diamonds a unique blend of modern and traditional look.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Gold
Sophia D Yellow Gold Bangles with 3 Carats of Diamond
By Sophia D
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful 18 karat yellow gold bangles has diamonds weighing a total of 3 carats.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
18K Rose Gold Bangle Bracelet with 3.55ct Fancy Slice Diamonds
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
A stunning bangle bracelet handmade in 18K rose gold. It is hand set in 3.55 carats of diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold
Solid Ladies Bangle, 18 Karat Gold, with Large Opal and Diamonds
Located in Berlin, DE
Solid ladies Bangle, 18K Gold, with large Opal and Diamonds. Natural, solid opal.
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Maharaja Floral Enamel Bangle Bracelet with 2.28ct Diamonds, 14K Gold
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This Maharaja bracelet features unique hand painted miniature art set with 14K gold, sterling silver & 2.28 carats diamonds. This beautiful bangle is filled with intricate flora...
Diamond, Sterling Silver, Enamel, 14k Gold
Bangle in 18 Karat White Gold with White Diamonds - ROPE collection*
By Roberta Micheletto
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Introducing the Rope Bangle from the traditional Micheletto collection, a masterpiece crafted in 18 karat white gold and adorned with brilliant white diamonds.
White Diamond, 18k Gold
Trabert & Hoeffer Mauboussin Bangle With Detachable Brooches Ruby Diamond Gold
By Trabert & Hoeffer Mauboussin
Located in Berlin, DE
An elegant and special jewel from the mid-1940s, this exceptional Trabert & Hoeffer Mauboussin bangle combines the refined appeal of polished yellow and white gold with the rich ...
White Gold, Yellow Gold
Rosior Bangle Bracelet set in White and Yellow Gold with Diamonds
By Rosior
Located in Porto, PT
The Bangle is also set with: - 32 White Diamonds with 0,15 ct.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Silver and 14k Gold Serpent Diamond Bangle with Tourmaline, Diamond, Ruby, Opal
By Emre Osmanlar
Located in ISTANBUL, TR
15 ct Drops of Tourmaline 6 ct Round Purple Tourmaline 2ct Brown Diamonds 0.20ct Ruby 2.2ct Opal 6g 14k Gold Silver
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
1970s 18K Yellow Gold Bypass Bangle Bracelet with Diamond Encrusted Tips
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This 1970's 18K yellow gold bypass bangle bracelet is just the right piece to add retro style and quality to your fine jewelry collection.
Diamond, Gold
Oxidised Silver and 14k Gold Cuff Bangle with Smoky Diamonds
By Emre Osmanlar
Located in ISTANBUL, TR
5,5 ct Smoky Diamond 0,6 g 14 k Gold
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Flexible bangle bracelet diamond bracelet
Located in Jupiter, FL
14KT rose gold flexible bangle bracelet with natural diamonds 0.33ct VS clarity and F color, comfortable luxurious bracelet!
Diamond, 14k Gold
18 Karat White Gold Eternity Bangle, Bracelet Set with White Diamonds
Located in Berlin, DE
18 karat white gold eternity bangle set with a large diamond solitaire and many small brilliant-cut diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Fluted Dome Bangle with 1.25ct Diamond Pavé in 18K Gold, circa 1970s
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Goldsmiths turned from ornament and gemstones toward the metal itself, working it into ribbed, fluted, and domed forms that relied on mass and surface for their effect. This bangle b...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 18K Gold/Silver Bangle Bracelet with 2.7 Carat Rose Cut Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Detailed Description: Elevate your style with this antique 18 Karat two-tone gold bangle, a true statement piece. Adorned with 30 rose-cut diamonds totaling 1.2 carats, each J color ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
18KT White Gold Flexible Bangle with Citrine Flower and Diamond Accents
By Verdi
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful flexible open back 18kt white gold bangle features a beautiful citrine flower, totaling 0.30 cts, accented with 0.40 cts of white diamonds.
Citrine, Diamond, White Gold
$2,800Sale Price|20% Off
14K Yellow Gold Zambian Emerald & Diamond Bangle Bracelet Handmade Gold Bangle
Located in Jaipur, IN
PLEASE USE THE REFRENCE IMAGE FOR THE BANGLE SIZE STANDADRD SIZE IS 2.4 IF YOU NEED SOMETHING ELSE FEEL FREE TO CONTACT US Elegant and refined, this 14K yellow gold bangle showcase...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Geometric Bangle with Yellow and White Diamonds 18K Gold and Enamel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Metal: 18 Karat Yellow Gold with Enamel Diamond Cut: Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Stone Count: 15 Diamond Measurements: 2.300 x 2.100 x 1.320 mm Diamond Total Carat Weight: 0.58 CTW D...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
14K Yellow Gold Blue Sapphire & Diamond Bangle Bracelet Handmade Gold Bangle
Located in Jaipur, IN
PLEASE USE THE REFRENCE IMAGE FOR THE BANGLE SIZE STANDADRD SIZE IS 2.4 IF YOU NEED SOMETHING ELSE FEEL FREE TO CONTACT US Elegant and refined, this 14K yellow gold bangle showcase...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18K Two Tone Gold Bangle Bracelet with 22.46 Carat Round Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Style: Bangle Metal: 18 Karat Two Tone Gold Gemstone 1: 21.68 Carat Diamond Number of Stones: 178 Clarity: I1 Gemstone 2: 0.78 Carat Diamond Number of Stones: 134 Color: G Clarity: I...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Bangle in 18 Karat Yellow Gold with White Diamonds - ROPE Collection*
By Roberta Micheletto
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Embrace the timeless elegance of the Rope Bangle from the traditional Micheletto collection, meticulously crafted in luxurious 18 karat yellow gold and adorned with sparkling white d...
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Estate 18K Gold Enamel Serpent Bangle with Old Mine Diamond - VHK#870a
Located in Hicksville, NY
Estate 18K Gold Enamel Serpent Bangle with Old Mine Diamond - VHK#870a Item Details: Year: 1950s Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 67.1 grams (All Items T...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Rigato Texture Diamond Hinged Bangle in 18K Yellow Gold with Hand Finish
Located in Jaipur, RJ
Bold yet refined, this Hammered Texture Diamond Hinged Bangle by Bhavya Gems & Jewels is a contemporary interpretation of classic gold jewelry, combining strong sculptural form w...
White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$6,231Sale Price|20% Off
18ct Bimetal Diamond Love Bangle Bracelet with Screw Motif, Classic Style
Located in London, GB
A beautifully crafted diamond-set Love bangle in 18-carat white and yellow gold, designed with the iconic screw motif for a clean, elegant and timeless aesthetic.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Wrap Flexible Bangle Bracelet with 0.85 Carat Round Diamonds
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
14K yellow gold wrap flexible bangle bracelet with diamonds weighing 0.85 carat total.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
22ct gold hammered bangle set with antique old cut diamonds 2.80cts
By Malcolm Betts
Located in London, GB
Elevate your jewellery collection with this exquisite handmade bangle, crafted from luxurious 22ct gold and adorned with antique old cut diamonds.
Diamond, Gold, 22k Gold
18K Yellow Gold Curve Bangle with Pavé Diamonds by Fern Freeman
By Fern Freeman
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
18K Yellow Gold Curve Bangle with Pavé Diamonds by Fern Freeman Elevate your style with the exquisite 18K yellow gold curve bangle by Fern Freeman.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Diamond with Black Sapphire Elephant Bangle set in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond 6.22 carats with Black Sapphire 0.23 carat Bangle set in 18K White Gold Settings Width: 6.0 cm Diameter: 5.5 cm Total Weight: 117.52 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 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, 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.
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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.