Amwaj Jewellery 18k White Gold Bangle with Baguette and Round Cut Diamonds
By Amwaj Jewellery
Located in Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi
Using the finest handpicked baguette and round cut diamonds set on a 18 Karat White Gold Bangle. Eclipse tells the captivating stories of celestial bodies
Diamond, White Gold
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet with 11.5 Carat Rose Cut J SI1 Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Video: Video Link Detailed Description: Elevate your style with this luxurious vintage bangle crafted from 18K yellow gold. Adorned with 62 rose cut diamonds weighing 6.5 carats and ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby, Sapphire & Emerald Bangle in 18k Yellow Gold with Diamond Accents – 19.40g
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A bold and vibrant expression of timeless elegance, this exquisite bangle showcases a colorful medley of precious gemstones set in rich 18k yellow gold.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Gold Snake Bracelet Bangle Set with Turquoise, Diamonds and Rubies
Located in Berlin, DE
Luxurious eye-catcher. Beautiful, antique snake gold bracelet. Studded with countless turquoise, diamonds and rubies. Very fine goldsmith work. Case beautifully cisiled. At the ta...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold
TJD 3.0 Carat Diamond Tennis Bangle in 14K White Gold with Yellow Rhodium
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Designed for effortless elegance, this designer diamond bangle may be worn alone as a polished statement or layered with other fine bangles for a modern, curated look
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K Two-Tone Gold Bangle Bracelet with 2.55ct Round H VS Diamonds 58.5 Grams
Located in New York, NY
Detailed Description: Cross into a world of timeless elegance with this vintage 14 Karat two-tone gold bangle. Adorned with 2.55 carats of round brilliant diamonds, this piece captiv...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Mixed Metal
Pave set diamond bangle bracelet 18KT gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Pave set diamond bracelet bangle with more than 3 carats of diamonds made in 18KT gold with excellent craftsmanship!
Diamond, 18k Gold
18 Karat Black Gold Bangle Bracelet with 16 Carat Pavé Black & White Diamonds
By Joël Glecer / Orologio
Located in Antwerp, BE
Gorgeous 18kt Black Gold Bangle Bracelet With Black and White Diamonds Black diamonds: Black diamonds together approx. 14.77 ct.
White Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage Retro Old European Cut Diamond Bangle with Filigree and Milgrain Finish
Located in Miami, FL
This Vintage Retro Style Diamond Bangle With Old European Cut Diamonds. Crafted in 14k White Gold, the bracelet features a total carat weight of 0.70 CTTW, with a dazzling Old Europe...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Tessellation Bangle in Silver and 24k Gold with Pave Ruby and Diamonds
By Emre Osmanlar
Located in ISTANBUL, TR
28 Silver 7 gr 24 Carat Gold 2.50ct Champagne Diamond 0.55ct Diamond 0.30ct Princess Cut Diamond
Diamond, 24k Gold, Silver
18K Yellow Gold Blue Topaz and Kunzite Bangle Bracelet with Diamond Accents
By Valentin Magro
Located in New York, NY
Descending the sides of the asymmetrical lustrous bangle are flush-set brilliant cut diamonds for a finishing touch of sparkling white light.
Diamond, Kunzite, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Large Link Shape Bangle with Pave Set Diamonds Totaling .75ct.
Located in New York, NY
Make a bold and elegant statement with this 14K yellow gold large Link bangle, featuring a striking modern design and luxurious detailing.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Price Upon Request
French Ruby Diamond Gold Bangle Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
An exquisite ruby and diamond bangle with a central rectangular arched plaque set with four rows of oval-shaped rubies, framed by baguette-cut diamonds, flanked by brilliant and old ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$4,905Sale Price|20% Off
Timeless 18ct Two-Tone Gold Diamond Cluster Bangle with Hidden Clasp, 1.0 ct
Located in London, GB
A beautifully crafted 18-carat yellow and white gold diamond bangle featuring elegant clusters of round brilliant-cut diamonds, placed along the bracelet in refined two-tone settings.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Black Enamel Star Cuff with Diamonds, Gold Eight Pointed Star Bangle J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Black Enamel Star Cuff with Diamonds, Gold Eight Pointed Star Bangle J Dauphin Designer: J DAUPHIN Available for immediate delivery.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Enamel, Brass
Art Deco 18kt Gold Bangle Universal Geneve Watch with 4.40 CTW in Diamonds
By Universal
Located in Aventura, FL
This extraordinary circa 1920s Art Deco bangle bracelet represents the pinnacle of Jazz Age luxury, expertly crafted in lustrous 18kt rose gold with platinum detailing and featuring ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
Vintage 18K Two Tone Gold Bangle Bracelet with 0.15 Carat Round K-I1 Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Style: Bangle Metal: 18 Karat Two Tone Gold Gemstone 1: 0.15 Carat Diamond Number of Stones: 12 Color: K Clarity: I1 Shape: Round Brilliant Dimension: 6.75*0.49*0.30IN Weight: 32.03 ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co 18K White Gold Bangle Bracelet with 0.15 Carat Round F VS Diamonds
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Designer: Tiffany & Co Detailed Description: Elevate your style with this timeless 18 Karat white gold bangle by Tiffany & Co. Adorned with seven round brilliant diamonds tot...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat White Gold Diamond Bangle
Located in Macau, MO
A very beautiful diamond bangle, with the word “LOVE” in the middle and many heart-shaped patterns, set with brilliant-cut diamonds weighing 4.94 carats, mounted in 18 karat white go...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
14kt Pink Gold, Silver Vintage Bangle Bracelet With Old Cut & Rose Cut Diamonds
Located in Antwerp, BE
Pink Vintage 14kt Gold Bracelet With Rose Cut Diamonds with two dangling flowers with diamonds hanging down Diamonds: Old cut and rose cut diamonds Material: 14kt pink gold, silver...
Diamond, Gold, Silver, 14k Gold
18K Yellow Gold Lapis and White Coral Bangle Bracelet with Diamond Accents
By Valentin Magro
Located in New York, NY
In an asymmetrical design, the gemstones meet while flush-set brilliant cut diamonds twinkle white light along the sides of the bracelet.
Coral, Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Damiani 18K Two Tone Gold Bangle Bracelet with 0.02 Carat Round H-SI1 Diamond
By Damiani
Located in New York, NY
Designer: Damiani Video: Video Link Detailed Description: 18K Two Tone Gold Bangle with 0.02 Carat Diamond, Vintage Estate DESCRIPTION: Embrace elegance with this vintage 18K two-ton...
Diamond, 18k Gold
18K Gold Woven Wire Bangle Open End Flexible with Diamonds 7" Marco Bicego Style
Located in Osprey, FL
♥ 18K Gold Woven Wire Bangle ♥ Featuring an open-end style, you can slightly twist the bangle open to put it on your wrist ♥ Has diamond stations evenly spaced on the bangle (they a...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Ruwaya 18k yellow Gold bangle with Brown Sapphires and Round Cut Diamonds
By Amwaj Jewellery
Located in Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi
18K Yellow Gold Bracelet with Orange Sapphires and Round-Cut Diamonds Radiating warmth and elegance, this exquisite bracelet is crafted in 18K yellow gold and adorned with a vibrant...
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Ruwaya 18k yellow Gold bangle with orange Sapphires and Round Cut Diamonds
By Amwaj Jewellery
Located in Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi
18K Yellow Gold Bracelet with Orange Sapphires and Round-Cut Diamonds Radiating warmth and elegance, this exquisite bracelet is crafted in 18K yellow gold and adorned with a vibrant...
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Masriera 18KT Gold & Plique-a-Jour Enamel Bangle Bracelet with .94Ct. Diamonds
By Luis Masriera
Located in New York, NY
From the house of the prolific Art Nouveau designer, Luis Masriera comes a long tradition of prestige, creativity and unparalleled craftsmanship. These stylistically distinctive work...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Enamel
John Atencio Squared Bangle Bracelet with Diamonds Set in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By John Atencio
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Metal: 18 Karat Yellow Gold Gemstones: Diamonds Diamond Count: 17 Diamond Cut: Round Brilliant Diamond Total Carat Weight: 0.69 carats Diamond Color: G - H Diamond Clarity: VS1 - VS2...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co 18K Rose Gold Bangle Bracelet with 0.33 Carat Round F VVS Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Designer: Tiffany & Co Detailed Description: Elevate your style with this stunning Tiffany & Co bangle, crafted in luxurious 18 Karat Rose Gold. Adorned with 78 Round Brilliant diamo...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
18K Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet with 16.81 Carat Round & Rose Cut X I1 Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Video: Video Link Detailed Description: Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Bangle with 3.31 Ct Diamonds, 7\" Width DESCRIPTION: This vintage 18K yellow gold bangle is a masterpiece of elegance,...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14KT Gold Belt Buckle Design Bangle Set with 3 Diamonds .19ct Total Weight
Located in valatie, NY
14KT Yellow Gold Belt Buckle Design Bangle Set With 3 Diamonds .19ct Total Weight. The buckle is polished and the bracelet has a brushed finish.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.72ct Ruby and Diamond snake bangle bracelet
Located in Jupiter, FL
Snake bangle bracelet with 1.72 carats of diamonds and rubies.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
14K White Gold Bangle Bracelet with 5.24 Carat Round H-SI Diamonds Size 8
Located in New York, NY
Detailed Description: Elevate your elegance with this stunning bangle, crafted in 14 karat white gold. Encrusted with 330 diamonds totaling 1.98 carats and an additional 102 stones o...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
David Yurman Diamond & Emerald Cable Buckle Bangle Bracelet
By David Yurman
Located in Webster, NY
Rare David Yurman Cable Buckle Bangle Bracelet crafted with Emeralds & Diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
18K Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet with 2.5 Carat Round H-SI Diamonds Size 7.5
Located in New York, NY
Video: Video Link Detailed Description: Elevate your jewelry collection with this stunning 18K Yellow Gold Bangle. Featuring 100 round brilliant diamonds totaling 2.5 carats, this pi...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Diamond Bangle Bracelet 2.50tdw, 34.8g
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Ladies diamond bangle bracelet with 14k yellow gold setting.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet with 0.9 Carat Round F VS Diamonds
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
This vintage and estate condition piece is perfect for those who appreciate classic elegance with a touch of contemporary flair. Style: Bangle Metal: 18 Karat Yellow Gold Gemstone 1:...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K WG Bangle Bracelet with 6ct Round G VS Diamonds & 2.8-17.3 MM Turquoise
Located in New York, NY
The bangle boasts 89 dazzling diamonds and 110 turquoise stones, each intricately set to form a captivating design.
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, White Gold
Rachel Katz White Gold Diamond Locking Cage Bangle
Located in Weston, MA
An elegant and modern bangle bracelet with a dusting of sparkling white diamonds along its lateral bars. 18K white gold locking cage bangle bracelet with white diamonds on lateral b...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 18 Karat White Gold Bangle Bracelet with 4 Carat Round H-VS Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Video: Video Link Detailed Description: 18 Karat White Gold Bangle with 4 Carat Diamonds, H Color, VS Clarity DESCRIPTION: Elevate your style with this vintage 18 Karat white gold ba...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Navy Blue Enamel Bangle with Pave Diamonds Made in 18k Gold & Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
"18kt Gold:2.52g, Diamond:4.5ct, Silver:39.01gm"
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Silver, Enamel
Bangle with Rubies and Princess Cut Diamonds. D4.02ct.t.w. Rubies 2.76ct.t.w.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bangle in 18K yellow gold with 3-row invisible set combination princess cut diamonds and rubies.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co 18K Rose Gold Bangle Bracelet with 0.2 Carat Round F VS Diamonds
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Designer: Tiffany & Co Video: Video Link Detailed Description: Elevate your elegance with this Tiffany & Co vintage bangle crafted in luxurious 18K rose gold. Adorned with ten round ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
14K White and Yellow Gold Ribbed 1.52 Carat Diamond Bangle with Illusion Set
Located in Miami, FL
14K white and yellow gold textured diamond bangle. Crafted with a unique ribbed texture, this luxurious piece features a stunning combination of colorless to near-colorless diamonds ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold .24 CTW Diamond Bangle
By Cirari
Located in Stuart, FL
14k yellow gold .24 CTW diamond bangle. This bangle has a beaded design around the bangle with round diamonds in the center, this bracelet will fit a wrist up to 6 inches, the width ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet with 2.2 Carat Circular Cut G-VS Diamond
Located in New York, NY
Video: Video Link Detailed Description: Elevate your collection with this luxurious vintage bangle, crafted from 18 Karat yellow gold. Adorned with 44 circular brilliant-cut diamonds...
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
Vintage 18K Two Tone Gold Bangle Bracelet with 3.05 Carat Round G-VS Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Detailed Description: Elevate your style with this stunning vintage bangle, crafted in 18 Karat two-tone gold. Adorned with 44 round brilliant diamonds totaling 3.05 carats, this pie...
Diamond, 18k Gold
La Nouvelle Bague 18 Karat Gold Bangle Bracelet with Diamonds and Green Enamel
By Nouvelle Bague
Located in New York, NY
They are known for their exquisite enamel work, marrying the classic with the modern. This bangle bracelet is designed in a hi polished yellow gold with diamond and green enamel acce...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Sliced Multicolor Geode Handmade Bangle with Pave Diamonds Made in Gold & Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
14Kt:1.9g, Diamond:3.67ct, Silver:15.67ct, Geode:43.82ct
Diamond, Geode, Gold, Silver
Vintage 18K Two Tone Gold Bangle Bracelet with 20.7 Carat Round G-VS Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Detailed Description: Luxury Jewelry Elevate your elegance with this stunning vintage bangle, crafted in 18K two-tone gold. This sophisticated piece features 254 round brilliant diam...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Alligator Shaped Bangle with Ruby Eyes & Pave Diamonds in 14k Gold & Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
14kt Gold:11.2g, Diamond:13.75ct, Silver:52.39gm, Ruby:0.05ct
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Silver, Gold
1880s Antique Austrian Diamond and Yellow Gold Bangle
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This impressive diamond bangle is supplied with an independent diamond grading report card.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Lotus Bangle Bracelet with Emerald Petals and Pave Diamonds, All Around
By Ri Noor
Located in Houston, TX
Bangle in 14k White Gold. These bangles include pave set emerald petals in a lotus motif and pave set white diamonds and are part of Rinoor’s Lotus collection.
Lotus Bangle Bracelet with Sapphire Petals and Pave Diamonds, Half Way
By Ri Noor
Located in Houston, TX
Bangle in 14k White Gold. These bangles include pave set emerald petals in a lotus motif and pave set white diamonds and are part of Rinoor’s Lotus collection.
Lotus Bangle Bracelet with Sapphire Petals and Pave Diamonds, All Around
By Ri Noor
Located in Houston, TX
Bangle in 14k White Gold. These bangles include pave set emerald petals in a lotus motif and pave set white diamonds and are part of Rinoor’s Lotus collection.
Antique 23.59 Carat Garnet Diamond Yellow Gold Bangle
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique Victorian 23.59 Carat garnet and 0.32 Carat diamond, 20 karat yellow gold bangle; part of our bangle and bracelet collection.
Diamond, Garnet, Yellow Gold
$11,760Sale Price / item|20% Off
2CT Diamond Panther Head Open Cuff Bangle Bracelet with Tsavorite Eyes 18K Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This striking open cuff bangle bracelet features a 2 round cut natural tsavorite totaling 0.02 carats, and the diamonds total approximately 2.00 carats, sculptural panther head desig...
Diamond, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Gold Bangle Bracelet with .85 Carat Sapphires and .33 Carat Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Bangle bracelet in 14 karat yellow gold with marquise blue sapphire center stone accented with round sapphires and diamonds.
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Woven Bangle Bracelet with Pavé Diamond Bar in Two Tone 18 Karat Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This diamond woven bangle bracelet offers a masterful mix of metals and textures, blending the cool tone of 18 karat white gold with the warmth of 18 karat yellow gold accents.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Petochi Bangle Bracelet In 18Kt White Gold With 27.56 Ctw In Diamonds & Jadeite
Located in Miami, FL
Embellished with a great assortment of fourteen natural green jadeite jades. Diamonds: Mounted in millegrain settings, with 21 round brilliant cut diamonds, 0.27 carats, white color...
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 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.
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.