Rosecut Diamond Bangle 925 Silver Polki Diamond Bangle Oval Shape Clasps Bangle.
Located in Chicago, IL
Rosecut Diamond Bangle 925 Silver Polki Diamond Bangle Oval Shape Clasps Bangle.
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
Rosecut Diamond Bangle 925 Silver Polki Diamond Bangle Oval Shape Clasps Bangle.
Located in Chicago, IL
Rosecut Diamond Bangle 925 Silver Polki Diamond Bangle Oval Shape Clasps Bangle.
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
18K Yellow Gold Diamond Oval Bangle Bracelet 0.25 Carats 17.5 Grams
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Elegant and timeless, this refined oval bangle bracelet is crafted in rich 18 karat yellow gold and accented with five round brilliant-cut diamonds totaling approximately 0.25 carats.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bangle with East-West Oval Diamond
Located in Wailea, HI
15 Oval-cut diamonds set in 18k yellow gold 4-prong bangle bracelet.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Bangle with East-West Oval Diamonds
Located in Wailea, HI
15 Oval-cut diamonds set in 18k rose gold 4-prong bangle bracelet.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Oval Yellow Diamond Bezel Set Bangle Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Gorgeous bangle bracelet with a spring for flexibility, interlocking at the center for a curvy and magnificent look. 20 Oval yellow Diamonds weighing 18.45 Carats.
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
$4,000Sale Price / item|20% Off
Duet Diamond Halo Bypass Bangle, Pear and Oval
By ADA Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
A sleek and sculptural expression of modern elegance, the Radiant Wrap Bangle curves effortlessly around the wrist in a clean, open silhouette. Handcrafted in Italy from fine 18K whi...
Diamond, 18k Gold
$60,000Sale Price|20% Off
Hined Pave Diamond and 3 Oval Diamonds Bangle Platinum Bracelet
Located in Chicago, IL
Introducing the exquisite Hinged Bangle, a true testament to luxury and elegance. Pavé-set with brilliant-cut diamonds throughout, this stunning piece is further enhanced by three ca...
Diamond, Platinum
Natural Pave Diamond Oval Bangle 925 Sterling Silver Jewelry
Located in Chicago, IL
Natural Diamond Oval Bangle 925 Sterling Silver Jewelry Pave Diamond Bangle Gift Light weight can be worn everyday Additional information: Condition: New without tags: A brand-new, ...
Diamond, Sterling Silver, 14k Gold
2.85ct Diamond & Oval Emerald Bangle – 14k Rose Gold 5.5in Petite Diamond
Located in Jupiter, FL
Displayed is a 2.85 CARAT petite diamond and OVAL cut emerald rose gold bangle bracelet.
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
18K White Gold Oval Sapphire Diamond Pavé Bangle Bracelet, 2.40ct
Located in New York, NY
Crafted in 18K white gold, this Contemporary Oval Sapphire Diamond Pavé Bangle Bracelet dazzles with a 1.49-carat cabochon sapphire embraced by sparkling diamonds weighing 2.40 carat...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold
18K Yellow Gold Diamond Oval Bangle Bracelet #24973
Located in Washington Depot, CT
18K Yellow Gold and Diamond Oval Bangle Bracelet This elegant 18K yellow gold bangle bracelet features five round brilliant cut diamonds evenly spaced in a sleek, minimalist design.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Diamond Oval Bangle Bracelet #24895
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K Yellow Gold and Diamond Oval Bangle Bracelet- Elegant and refined, this sparkling bangle bracelet features 35 round brilliant cut diamonds set in classic 14K yellow gold.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat White Gold Oval Cut Diamond Station Bangle Bracelet
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom design Material: 18K white gold Diamond: oval cut = 2.20cttw Color: H / I Clarity: VS2-SI1 Dimensions: bracelet will fit up to a 7.5-inch wrist Weight: 14.43 grams
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Sculpted Twist Bangle Bracelet 4.50 Carats 18KT Yellow Gold 21.1 Grams
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
This piece combines substantial weight with high-end craftsmanship, making it a true luxury statement bangle. Details • Metal: 18K Yellow Gold • Weight: 21.1 grams • Diamonds: 30...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Diamond Oval Bangle Bracelet #24211
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K Yellow Gold Diamond Oval Bangle Bracelet- This timeless 14K yellow gold bangle bracelet features 24 channel-set diamonds along the front, offering refined sparkle without excess.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Rose Gold Oval Bracelet Bangle with Jade & Diamonds
By Baikalla
Located in Portland, OR
* Design Concept--- This ring features a cabochon genuine Sir Lanka Star Sapphire. The design is simplistic yet elegant. The ring looks very exquisite with some diamonds tracing the ...
Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Blue Sapphire Oval And Diamond Bangle In 18K Yellow Gold
By Tresor Collection
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Tresor Emerald & Diamond Bangle features 12.98 cts Blue Sapphire & 0.76 cts. Diamond in 18k yellow gold. The Bangle are an ode to the luxurious yet classic beauty with sparkly diamon...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 karat Gold Rose Gold Emerald Oval Diamond Pave Bangle Bracelet
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
18 Karat Gold Rose Gold Emerald Oval Diamond Pave Bangle Bracelet An 18K solid Rose Gold hinge bangle.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Rose Gold
18k Rose Gold Oval Bracelet Bangle with Jadeite Jade & Diamonds
By Baikalla
Located in Portland, OR
TW: 17.84 g, G: 17.031g Jade weight: 3.62 ct Bangle Size: 58 mm * 46 mm Width & Thickness: 16.5 mm * 7.6 mm Material: 18k Rose gold & Genuine Burmese Green & Ice Jadeite Jade Style: ...
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Oval Ceylon Sapphire 18k White Gold Diamond Rigato Cuff Bangle Bracelet
Located in Great Neck, NY
Featured on 1stDibs is a meticulously handcrafted Buccellati-style Ceylon sapphire and diamond bangle set with fine 18k White Gold. This diamond cuff bangle fits perfectly around the...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat White Gold Prong Set Oval Diamond Station Bangle Bracelet 6.5"
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Material: 18K white gold Diamonds: 7 oval cut = 1.35cttw Color: G Clarity: VS1 Dimensions: bracelet has an inner circumference of 6.5” inches Weight: 14.23 grams
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
14k White Gold Diamond Oval Luxury Bangle Bracelet
By Baikalla
Located in Portland, OR
* Design Concept--- She'll love this tennis-look diamond Oval bangle bracelet so much she won't ever want to take it off.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$612Sale Price / item|50% Off
Silvorra Three stone 1.67ct Oval Emerald & Diamond Bangle Bracelet in 925 Silver
Located in New York, NY
This refined 1.67 carats emerald and diamond bangle bracelet is crafted in 925 sterling silver and features three oval cut emeralds, each measuring approximately 4 × 6 mm.
Diamond, Emerald, Silver, Sterling Silver
Handcrafted 14 Karat Yellow Gold Open Diamond Oval Bangle
By I. Reiss
Located in Great Neck, NY
14 Karat Yellow Gold Hand-Crafted 2mm Mixed Hammer and Polish-Finished Hinge Clasp Bangle Bracelet, Accented with 0.74 Carats of a Pave Set Open Oval Diamond Motif.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Oval Processed Blue Sapphire & Diamond Statement Bangle Bracelet 14K White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Oval Processed Sapphire Natural Diamond Bangle Bracelet 14K White Gold Jewelry A symphony of deep blue gemstones is set in two sleek parallel rows, forming a bold yet graceful design...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
$10,032Sale Price / item|20% Off
Oval Processed Sapphire Natural Diamond Bangle Bracelet in 18K White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Oval Processed Sapphire Natural Diamond Bangle Bracelet in 18K White Gold A symphony of deep blue gemstones is set in two sleek parallel rows, forming a bold yet graceful design tha...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
9.29 Carat Tanzanite and Diamond Oval Halo Bangle Bracelet in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
9.29 Carat Tanzanite and Diamond Oval Halo Bangle Bracelet in 14K Yellow Gold Tanzanite Weight: 9.29 Carats Diamond Weight: 1.59 Carats A vibrant celebration of color and elegance,...
Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Oval Diamond Bangle Bracelet #19232
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Bangle Bracelet- This sparkling hinged bangle bracelet features 22 round brilliant cut diamonds set in classic 14K yellow gold. Width: 4 mm. Appro...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Bangle with Oval Diamond Closure
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Handcrafted in 18 karat gold, this refined bangle features a delicate oval diamond motif that cleverly doubles as the clasp.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
14K Yellow and White Gold Oval Diamond Bangle Bracelet #24363
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K Yellow Gold and White Oval Diamond Bangle Bracelet- This elegant 14K yellow gold bangle bracelet features a graceful open-link motif set with 50 round brilliant cut diamonds set...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K White Gold Oval Blue Tanzanite and 1/4 Cttw Diamond Bangle
Located in New York, NY
The bangle has 24 natural, baguette diamonds for a total weight of 1/4 carats.
Diamond, White Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K White Gold Oval Blue Tanzanite and 1/4 Cttw Diamond Bangle
Located in New York, NY
The bangle has 24 natural, baguette diamonds for a total weight of 1/4 carats.
Diamond, White Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, White Gold
Yellow Gold Tanzanite Diamond Station Bangle Bracelet 6 3/4" - 14k Oval 3.90ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Tanzanite Treatment: Routinely Enhanced Carat(s): 3.60ctw Cut: Oval Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .30ctw Cut: Round Brilliant...
Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat White Gold Princess Cut Diamond Oval Bangle Bracelet
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K White Gold Diamond Bangle Bracelet This sparkling diamond bangle bracelet is set in 14K white gold. The front of the bracelet is set with 68 princess cut diamonds totaling appr...
Diamond, White Gold
15–18mm Oval Jade Bangle Bracelet 0.26ct J SI Diamonds in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Title: This elegant vintage 18K yellow gold bangle bracelet features two impressive 15–18 mm oval jade cabochons, showcased in an open-front design that highlights their beauty and c...
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.80 Carat Oval Cut Sapphire and Diamond Bangle Bracelet in 14K White Gold
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A unique and fashionable Sapphire bangle showcasing 3 oval cut Blue Sapphires weighing 1.80 carat and 90 brilliant diamonds weighing 0.87 carat in total.
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold, 14k Gold
Brushed Diamond Bangle Bracelet
By Baume
Located in Poitiers, FR
Bangle bracelet in 18 carat satin white gold. This delightful white gold bangle bracelet is oval and rounded in form.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold
1.71 Carat Oval cut Sapphire and Diamond Bangle Bracelet in 18K White Gold
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A unique and fashionable Sapphire bangle showcasing an openwork design set with 1.71 carat of Sapphire and 124 brilliant diamonds weighing 1.39 carat in total. Made in 18k white gol...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
RUCHI Oval Colombian Emerald and Diamond White Gold Hinge Bangle
By Ruchi New York
Located in New York, NY
18K White Gold Emerald: 4.76ct total weight Diamond: 12.31ct total weight All diamonds are G-H/SI stones.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Ruby & Diamond Halo Hinged Bangle Bracelet 14K Yellow Gold Oval Comfortable
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
The details for this gorgeous bracelet are listed below: Bracelet Type: Hinged Bangle Metal Quality: 14 karats Length: inside oval 48mm high by 58 mm wide Width: 5 mm across the top,...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold 5MM Oval Shaped Tanzanite and 1/5 Carat Diamond Bangle Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in the epitome of luxury with this exquisite 14K Yellow Gold Alternating Bezel Set Tanzanite and Diamond Bangle Bracelet. The stunning oval-shaped tanzanite gemstones are bea...
Diamond, White Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,907Sale Price|20% Off
Oval Shaped Coral Bangle With Diamonds Made In 14k Gold & Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
This bangle is oval in shape and is openable on side and has safety clasp. 14kt:10.58gms Diamond:5.46cts Slv:35.61gms Coral:35.84cts
Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
14K Yellow Gold Emerald & Diamond Bangle Bracelet, Marquise Emeralds, 7.5" Oval
Located in Carmel By The Sea, CA
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Garnet Link Bracelet, Bark Finish, 8" Description: Vintage lady’s 14-karat yellow gold link bracelet containing fourteen (14) oval faceted garnets measuring ...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
10k White Gold Channel Set Baguette& Round Diamonds Oval Bangle Bracelet
By Baikalla
Located in Portland, OR
* Design Concept--- Simplistic diamond Oval bangle bracelet. Crafted in 10K white gold, this hinged bangle gleams the way around with shimmering 4.75ct of diamonds in four-prong sett...
Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold
9K Gold Ruby Diamond Bangle, GIA
Located in New York, NY
This ruby diamond gold bangle consists of 16 round-cut diamonds and 9 oval-cut rubies.
Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold
Antique 1880s 2.46 Carat Oval Cut Sapphire & 1.05 Carat Diamond Rose Gold Bangle
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The anterior pierced decorated face of this antique bangle is ornamented with a feature silver set 2.46ct oval cut natural blue sapphire held in relief within sixteen individually se...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Oval Pear Marquise Real Diamond Hinged Bangle Bracelet 2.06 Ct 18k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
This one is worn because you know something — about what fine jewelry should feel like, about what a wrist deserves on any given Tuesday. A slim hinged bangle in 18k white gold carri...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18k Yellow Gold Oval Pear Marquise Cut Diamond Hinged Bangle Bracelet 2.06 Ct
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
There is a warmth that only yellow gold carries — a richness that feels like afternoon light, like the inside of something precious, like a decision that will never need to be recons...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Roberto Coin Pois Mois Pave oval Bangle 18k White Gold 0.90 ctw Diamonds
By Robert Coin
Located in Tampa, FL
Roberto Coin Pois Mois Pave oval Bangle 18k White Gold 0.90 ctw Diamonds. Brand New never worn, comes with original pouch from Neiman Marcus.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Retro Diamond 18 Karat Two Tone Gold Buckle Hinged Oval Bangle Bracelet Vintage
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Retro 18 karat two-tone gold diamond buckle design bangle bracelet. This vintage-inspired piece features a distinctive buckle motif adorned with 52 round brilliant cut diamonds, appr...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
GIA Certified 5.68 Ctw. Oval Brilliant Diamond Bangle in 14K White Gold
Located in San Francisco, CA
Oval Brilliant Diamond Bangle in 14K White Gold.
14k Gold, White Gold
Ruby and Diamond Gold Bangle Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Ruby & Diamond Gold Bangle Bracelet 14 rubies weigh approximately 7 carats 5 baguette diamonds, 10 marquise diamonds, 25 round diamonds, 128 pave diamonds altogether weigh approxima...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
$8,799Sale Price|20% Off
Oval Cut Blue Sapphire Modern Bangle Bracelet for Her 18K Rose Gold Diamond
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Bangle BRACELET 18K Rose Gold Diamond 0.61 Cts/138 Pcs Blue Sapphire 9.06 Cts/28 Pcs Weight 20,09 grams With a heritage of ancient fine Swiss jewelry traditions, NATKINA is a Gene...
Diamond, Rose Gold
Handcrafted 14 Karat Yellow Gold Open Oval Bangle Bracelet
By I. Reiss
Located in Great Neck, NY
14 Karat Yellow Gold Hand-Crafted Matte and Hammer-Finished Hinge-Clasp Open Oval Bangle Bracelet, Accented with 0.13 Carats of Burnish Set Diamonds.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Oval Cut Colourful Sapphire Diamond Modern Bangle Bracelet for Her 18K Rose Gold
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Bangle BRACELET 18K Rose Gold Diamond 0.59 Cts/176 Pcs Multi Sapphire 5.15 Cts/28 Pcs Weight 14,39 grams With a heritage of ancient fine Swiss jewelry traditions, NATKINA is a Ge...
Diamond, Sapphire, Rose Gold
Diamond, Amethyst, Yellow Sapphire, and Emerald Disc Bangle
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Amethyst and Emerald Disc Bangle 7.52 ct of amethyst 16.35 ct of Emeralds 5.96 ct diamond 8.79 ct center oval sapphire
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Sapphire, 18k 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.
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.