Pair of 14k Yellow Gold Oval Bangles with Pave Diamonds on across the Top
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A matched pair of oval shaped, 14K Yellow Gold bangles, set on top with 88 round brilliant cut diamonds, weighing an approximate total of 5CT of G Color and VS1 Clarity.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Micro Pave 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Diamond Oval Bangle Bracelet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Micro Pave 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Oval Bangle Bracelet features 0.76 carats of stunning natural diamonds, set in radiant 14K yellow gold.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian 2.10ct Sapphire and Diamond Bangle, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
The rich blue oval cut stone is claw set in platinum and encircled by a halo of old cut diamonds, totalling 2.50 carats.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Victorian 7.80ct Sapphire and Diamond Bangle, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
A dazzling collection of sapphires and diamonds are proudly on display in this beautiful Victorian bangle.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Princess Cut Ruby and Diamond Oval Hinged Bangle Bracelet in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Beautiful bangle bracelet with a bright pop of color! This gorgeous piece absolutely dazzles with its rich red rubies and bright white diamonds. The sleek, linear design paired with ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Garnet & Diamond Bangle Bracelet in 10k Yellow Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Vintage Garnet & Diamond Bangle Bracelet in 10k Yellow Gold This bracelet is crafted in 10k yellow gold and features prong-set red garnets accented by round diamonds in a classi...
Diamond, Garnet, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bangle in Platinum 900 with natural blue Sapphires and Diamonds
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
A timeless, elegant bangle in fine Platinum 900 set with 28 oval, cornflower blue natural Sapphires weighing 8.24 ct, and 129 round brilliant cut Diamonds weighing 0.97 ct.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Gold Bangle Bracelet Set with Diamonds and Sapphire
By Baume
Located in Poitiers, FR
Bracelet in 18 carat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. An oval opening bangle type bracelet with 3 flat golden bands at the front and an openwork floral design set with diamonds and ...
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow ...
Important Van Cleef & Arpels Sapphire and Diamond Bangle
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
This Important and Rare Van Cleef & Arpels hand crafted beautiful bangle features 76 oval cut sapphires and 36 round brilliant cut diamonds hand set in Platinum and 18 Karat Whit...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby with Diamond Bangle set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 9.02 carats with Diamond 1.21 carats Bangle set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 1.1 cm Diameter: 5.4 cm Total Weight: 36.48 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was then...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Contemporary Oval Emerald Diamond Pavé Bombe Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
This Contemporary Oval Emerald Diamond Pavé Bombe Bangle Bracelet, made in the 21st century, is a classic hinge bangle in the bombé style.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
11.50 Carat Composite Sapphire Natural Diamonds Bangle Bracelet 14 Karat*
Located in New York, NY
Blue, Transparent & Oval cut. 11.50 X 9.50mm 5.00ct. natural diamonds: Rounds, G color Vs-2 clarity. 14kt. white gold 32.8 Grams. 1.1 inch wide .34 inch depth (top) 7-7....
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Handcrafted 14 Karat Yellow Gold Oval Motif Button Clasp Wire Bangle
By I. Reiss
Located in Great Neck, NY
14 Karat Yellow Gold Hand-Crafted High Polish-Finished Oval Motif Wire Bangle, Enhanced with 0.10 Carat Diamonds and Set with a Button Clasp.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby with Diamond Bangle set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 26.35 carats with Diamond 1.21 carats Bangle set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 1.9 cm Diameter: 5.6 cm Total Weight: 59.3 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was then...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
2.94 Carat Round Diamond 2.25 Carat Emerald White Platinum Bangle Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Title: 2.94 Carat Round Brilliant G VS1 Diamond 2.25 Carat Oval Shape Emerald White Platinum Bangle Bracelet Style: Bangle Metal: White Platinum Gemstone 1: 2.25 Carat EMR Nu...
Diamond, Emerald
Handcrafted 14 Karat Yellow Gold Mixed Finish Open Oval Bangle Bracelet
By I. Reiss
Located in Great Neck, NY
14 Karat Yellow Gold Hand-Crafted 4mm Mixed Hammer and Polish-Finished Open Oval Bangle Bracelet, Accented with 0.16 Carats of Pave Set Diamond Hinge Clasps.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Wavy Multi Color Diamond Pave Bangle
Located in Miami, FL
Details: Item Type: Bangle Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Weight: 30.43 Grams Fit: 7.5 Inch Wrist Stone Details: Gemstone: Diamonds Cut: Oval, Trillion, Pear, Round Color: Pink, Orange, B...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique French 3.40ct Sapphire and Diamond Bangle, c.1900s
Located in London, GB
A collection of sapphires and diamonds are proudly on display in this beautiful French bangle from the 1900s.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Opal and Diamond Bangle Bracelet
Located in Boston, MA
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Opal and Diamond Bangle Bracelet - The bangle contains 7 graduated oval opals with green/blue play of color.
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Flexible Emerald Diamond Tennis-Style Bangle Bracelet in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Covington, LA
The composition offers a clean, modern profile with classic gemstone appeal. Emeralds: 7 oval mixed-cut emeralds, approx. 3.64 carats total Diamonds: 12 round diamonds, approx. 0....
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
4.40 ctw Vintage Style Ruby & Diamond 14K Rose Gold Bangle Bracelet
Located in Tysons, VA
An antique rose gold bangle dating to circa 1900, set with nine oval rubies totaling approximately 4.40 carats, interspersed with sixteen small old-mine cut diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
$19,590Sale Price|20% Off
Paspaley 18ct Yellow Gold Muse Pearl & Diamond Bangle 2.18ct 42.85g
By Paspaley
Located in SYDNEY, NSW
A striking Paspaley Muse Signature bangle crafted in 18ct yellow gold, featuring a luminous Australian South Sea pearl complemented by rose quartz and brilliant diamonds.
South Sea Pearl, Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$5,280Sale Price|20% Off
Cats Eye Diamond Bangle in 18k Gold and Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Charismatic and cool,, this Oval shape cabochon Cat's Eye and diamond openable bangle is one of a kind.
Diamond, Cat’s Eye, 18k Gold, Silver
Blue Sapphire with Diamond Bangle set in 18K Gold Setting
Located in Bangkok, TH
Blue Sapphire 2.57 carats with Diamond 0.26 carat Bangle set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 0.7 cm Diameter: 5.6 cm Total Weight: 8.27 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it w...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage Gutchneider 14k Gold & Palladium Amethyst Diamond Hinged Bangle Bracelet
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (11) Natural Genuine Amethysts - Oval Brilliant Cut - Multi-Prong Set - Deep Rich Purple Color - 7x5mm / 9-10ctw (approx.) (2) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brillian...
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Palladium
Handcraft 14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamonds Ruby Bangle Bracelet
Located in Marcianise, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping and require specific documents that require a particular period, please contact the selle...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Silver, Yellow 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
Diamond and Natural Emerald Tennis Bangle in Art Deco Style
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
The uneven triangle and U-cut flat polki diamond solitaires alternated with oval shape solitaire emeralds set in bezel setting hammered from all sides to accentuate the bangle’s magn...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver
Gold Plated Sterling Silver Bangle with Pink Tourmaline and Diamonds
Located in Oslo, 03
Four facetet 5x6mm pink tourmalines are prong set in gold plated sterling silver. There are small single shape diamonds around the tourmaline and throughout the bangle. The width...
Tourmaline, Diamond, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
Rubelite Tourmaline Cts 2.70 and Princess Cut Diamond Bangle Bracelet
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Adorn your wrist with the harmonious blend of elegance and luxury of the Rubelite Tourmaline and Diamond Bangle Bracelet. This captivating bracelet features three oval Rubellite tou...
Diamond, Rubelite, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, 22k Gold
16.75 Carat Natural Red Garnet Diamonds Bangle Bracelet 14 Karat
Located in New York, NY
Classic Natural Red Garnet & Diamonds Bangle Bracelet Red Garnet: 16.00ct. Average: 9.1 X 6.9mm Excellent & Vibrant colors.
Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sunita Nahata Mix Gemstones 20.60ct. Bangle in 18KWG with Diamond
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Citrine, Garnet, Blue Topaz, Amethyst 20.60ct. bangle in 18KWG with diamond. Citrine: 3.87 carat, 12X6mm size, fancy oval shape.
Amethyst, Citrine, White Diamond, Garnet, Blue Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Wh...
Diamond and Blue Sapphire Tennis Bangle in Art Deco Style
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
The uneven triangle and U-cut flat polki diamond solitaires alternated with oval shape solitaire blue sapphires set in bezel setting hammered from all sides to accentuate the bangle’...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet with 1 Carat Diamond 6.64 Carat Sapphire
Located in New York, NY
Detailed Description: Elevate your style with this stunning 14K yellow gold bangle, a true vintage masterpiece. Adorned with 0.8 carat oval-shaped diamonds and complemented by 0.2 ca...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yianni Creations Amethyst White Diamond Fine Silver Palladium Bangle Bracelet
By Yianni Creations
Located in Astoria, NY
This adjustable bracelet features 1.75 Carat oval cut Amethyst accompanied by 0.03 Carat brilliant-cut diamond.
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Palladium, Silver, Sterling Silver
Gorgeous 16.80ct Emeralds, Rubies, and Diamonds Bangle in 14k White Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
Gorgeous 16.80ct Emeralds, Rubies, and Diamonds Bangle in 14k White Gold - IGI Certified This enchanting 14K white gold bracelet blends vibrant color with exquisite craftsmanship.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Yianni Creations Citrine Diamond Fine Silver Black Rhodium Bangle Bracelet
By Yianni Creations
Located in Astoria, NY
Yianni Creations Hephestos Collection 100% Handmade Artisan Bangle Bracelet from Fine Silver featuring 1.25 Carat Oval Cut Citrine and 0.03 Carat Brilliant Cut Diamond contrasting on...
Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Palladium, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Si...
$10,240Sale Price|20% Off
14 Karat Yellow and White Gold Turquoise and Diamond Bangle
Located in Houston, TX
This bangle is made in 14K yellow and white gold and features an oval cut, prong set Turquoise measuring 20x15mm.
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Blue Sapphire with Diamond Bangle set in 18K White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Blue Sapphire 12.32 carats with Diamond 0.61 carat Bangle set in 18K White Gold Settings Width: 0.7 cm Diameter: 5.6 cm Total Weight: 32.70 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 w...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco 14k Gold Diamond and Ruby Tennis Bangle, India, 53.3g
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
The uneven triangle and U-cut flat polki diamond solitaires alternated with oval shape solitaire rubies set in bezel setting hammered from all sides to accentuate the bangle’s magnif...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver
Victorian 18Kt Gold Ruby and Rose Cut Diamond Bangle, Circa 1890
Located in Napoli, IT
A gorgeous Diamond and Ruby rare bangle that is in the Victorian tradition, 1890 ca Hand crafted of solid 18 Kt gold with portions of silver for the Diamond housing Stunning riviere ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Victorian Reproduction Opal and Diamond Bangle Bracelet
Located in Boston, MA
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Victorian Reproduction Opal and Diamond Bangle Bracelet - The bangle contains 8 oval opals approximately 6 x 4mm with red and green play of color.
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Gold 18.05 Ct 7 Row Pave Set Oval Shaped Hinged Bangle Bracelet
By Sebastian Bernard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This elegant Oval Shaped Pave Set Diamond Bangle Bracelet is made in 18K White Gold, and it is 2.75x2.25 inch in dimension and 8.1 mm wide.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Unheated Ruby with Diamond Bangle set in 18K White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 9.12 carats with Diamond 4.29 carats Bangle set in 18K White Gold Settings (Certified by GIT: The Gem and Jewelry Institute of Thailand) Width: 2.0 cm Diameter: 6.0 cm Total ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond and Tanzanite Bangle Bracelet
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
This beautiful bracelet in its simplicity features Oval and Triangular Shape Tanzanites and 8 Diamonds on a unique Byzantine velvet background.
Diamond, White Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,596Sale Price|20% Off
Natural White & Blue Irradiated Diamond 14-Karat Bangle Bracelet In Stock
Located in Boca Raton, FL
14k Yellow Gold 1.43 Carat White & Blue Irradiated Diamond Bangle Bracelet The center diamond piece has 2 sides, one with white diamonds and one with blue, as shown in the photos. ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rainbow Multi-Sapphire and Diamond Bangle in Art-Deco Victorian Style
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
Rainbow Multi-Sapphire and Diamond Bangle in Art-Deco Victorian Style A modern reverie of colors, this multicolored bangle is a modern amalgamation of heritage and excellent craftsm...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Silver
Victorian Bangle with Black Onyx, Rainbow Moonstone & Diamond in 14k/925 Silver
Located in New York, NY
The body of this bangle is made of black onyx, with a beautiful oval rainbow moonstone in the center, surrounded by a spider web of diamonds.
Diamond, Moonstone, Onyx, Rainbow Moonstone, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
Natural Fancy Brown Diamonds Wide Cluster Bangle Bracelet 14kt*
Located in New York, NY
Brown & white Natural Diamonds Bangle 4.00ct Oval & Round Brown Diamonds Full cuts.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$7,802Sale Price / item|20% Off
2.4Ct Zambian Emerald 0.94Ct Diamond Stackable Bangle Bracelet 18k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
2.4Ct Zambian Emerald 0.94Ct Diamond Stackable Bangle Bracelet 18k White Gold The statement bracelet features oval cut emerald and round cut diamond set alternatively on a bangle.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Set in 18K Yellow Matte Gold, natural Zambian Emeralds & Diamond Bangle Bracelet
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Emerald Bangle Bracelet set in 18K Yellow Matte Gold & natural Diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980's GIA Natural No-Heat 13.90cts Sapphire Diamond Platinum Bangle Bracelet
Located in Miami, FL
This Exquisite GIA Certified High Polish Bracelet is made in platinum and 18k yellow Gold Certified NO Heat Sapphires on the bracelet, are composed of (3) Unheated all-natural with...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
18KT White Gold 15.68 Ct. Diamond Bangle Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Magnificently set 18 karat white gold pave' diamond bangle bracelet. The oval shaped bracelet has a total of 621 round brilliant diamonds with a total weight of 15.68 carats.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 18K Two Tone Gold Bangle Bracelet with 4 Carat Diamonds and 9 Carat Ruby
Located in New York, NY
The bangle showcases six captivating 9-carat oval-shaped rubies, beautifully complemented by 132 round brilliant diamonds, totaling 4 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
18KT Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet with 1.26CT. Diamonds & 1.Ct. Cabochon Sapphire
Located in New York, NY
This is a beautiful 18 karat yellow gold bangle bracelet. The Vee shaped bracelet is set with pave diamonds and an oval cabochon blue sapphire.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Rose Gold Multi-Colors Sapphire Bangle Bracelet with 1ct Diamonds
By Baikalla
Located in Portland, OR
TW: 27.89 g, G: 25.045 g Sapphire Weight: 12.981 CTS /27 Bangle Dimensions: 57.68 mm * 48.19 mm Width & Thickness: 12.81 mm * 5.28 mm Material: 18k Rose Gold & Natural Sri Lanka Sapp...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Yianni Creations London Blue Topaz Diamond Fine Silver Palladium Bangle Bracelet
By Yianni Creations
Located in Astoria, NY
Jewel features 2.50 Carat oval cut London blue topaz accompanied by 0.03 Carat brilliant-cut diamond.
Diamond, White Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Palladium, Silver, Sterling S...
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.
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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.