Important Diamond Bolo Tie in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Wailea, HI
Important Diamond Bolo Tie in 18k Yellow Gold Two Hundred and Seventy Nine Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds weighing 6.00 carats approximately Even The Tips are 18k Gold Depicting a Dove...
White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold|$1,900
10 Karat Rose Gold Diamond Bolo Bracelet
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom design Material: 10K rose gold Diamond: round brilliant cut = 0.52cttw Color: G Clarity: SI3 Dimensions: bracelet will fit up to a 10-inch wrist Weight: 10.10 grams
Diamond, Rose Gold, 10k Gold
J. Birnbach 1.67 Carat Total Diamond Bolo Bracelet
By J. Birnbach
Located in New York, NY
Key Details: - 14K white gold and platinum - 11 round brilliant diamonds = 1.67 total carat weight - Diamond pavé detail on adjustable slider - Bolo-style adjustable clasp - Length:...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum
2.01CTW Diamond Bolo Bracelet in 14K Rose Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
This diamond bracelet was built by popular request. 45 round brilliant cut diamonds skillfully, 6-prong, set in a sparkling eternity style total 2.01 carats. The hexagonal links fram...
Diamond, Black Diamond, Rubelite, White Gold, Rose Gold
White Gold Diamond Bolo Bracelet, 14k Round Brilliant 1.70ctw Adjustable Length
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information: Natural Diamonds Clarity: SI1 - SI2 Color: H - I Cut: Round Brilliant Total Carats: 1.70ctw Measurements: Adjustable inner ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond Bolo Bracelet, 14k Round Brilliant 3.05ctw Adjustable Length
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information: Natural Diamonds Total Carats: 3.05ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: H - I Clarity: VS1 - VS2 Measurements: Adjustable inner...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
White Gold Diamond Bolo Bracelet, 14k Round Brilliant 1.05ctw Adjustable Length
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information: Natural Diamonds Clarity: SI2 - I1 Color: G - H Cut: Round Brilliant Total Carats: 1.05ctw Measurements: Adjustable inner...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
White Gold Diamond Bolo Bracelet, 14k Round Brilliant 1.55ctw Adjustable Length
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information: Natural Diamonds Clarity: SI2 - I1 Color: H - I Cut: Round Brilliant Total Carats: 1.55ctw Measurements: Adjustable inner...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond Bolo Bracelet, 14k Round Brilliant 1.00ctw Adjustable Length
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold & 14k White Gold Stone Information: Natural Diamonds Clarity: SI1 - SI2 Color: G - H Cut: Round Brilliant Total Carats: 1.00ctw Measuremen...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Rose Gold Diamond Bolo Chain Bezel Set Bracelet 2.05 Carat
Located in New York, NY
New York--Fine jewelry has recently taken a minimalist turn, with many designers opting for bold, clean looks over intricate, highly wrought styles. Bezel settings perfectly achieve...
Diamond, Rose Gold
Vintage Diamond Yellow Gold Belt Bolo Tie Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
This Retro 1950s diamond bolo tie necklace is crafted in fancy brick-pattern 14K yellow gold, weighing 58.8 grams and measuring 17” long and 10 mm wide.
Diamond, 14k Gold
Rachel Koen 14k Yellow Gold Bolo Diamond Necklace 3.20cttw
Located in New York, NY
A dazzling display that dresses her in style, this diamond bolo necklace is a shimmering evening look.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Fern Freeman Sliding Diamond Barrel Fringe Tassle Gold Lariat Necklace
By Fern Freeman
Located in Dallas, TX
Sliding Diamond Bolo Necklace handcrafted by jewelry designer Fern Freeman in New York in 14k yellow gold featuring a sturdy diamond-encrusted 14k white gold sliding barrel and two d...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Mixed M...
14K White Gold 3/4 Carat Round Diamond Adjustable Bolo Link Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Be forever stylish in this glamorous diamond bolo bracelet for her! This bracelet features eye-catching round diamonds that bring on the dazzle in a total 3/4 cttw with an approximat...
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K White Gold 3/4 Carat Round Diamond Adjustable Bolo Link Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Be forever stylish in this glamorous diamond bolo bracelet for her! This bracelet features eye-catching round diamonds that bring on the dazzle in a total 3/4 cttw with an approximat...
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
.925 Sterling Silver Round-Cut 1/4 cttw Diamond X & Tapered Bar Bolo Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Flawlessly infuse a sophisticated accessory to your daily ensemble with our Sterling Silver Rose-Cut Diamond Bolo Bracelet. Crafted from fine .925 sterling silver with a bracelet tha...
Diamond, White Diamond, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
Sold|$7,770
Diamond Yellow Gold Bolo Bracelet
Located in Troy, MI
Bracelet adjusts up to 4.5 inches diameter and secures with a bolo clasp. Diamonds 2.5 cttw
Diamond, 18k Gold
Sold|$8,000
Diamond White Gold Bolo Bracelet
Located in Troy, MI
Bracelet adjusts up to 4.5 inches diameter and secures with a bolo clasp. Diamonds 2.50 cttw
Diamond, 18k Gold
Sold|$5,370
Diamond White Gold Bolo Bracelet
Located in Troy, MI
Bracelet adjusts up to 4.5 inches diameter and secures with a bolo clasp. RBC Diamonds 1.33 cttw
Diamond, 18k Gold
Sold|$4,930
Diamond Yellow Gold Bolo Bracelet
Located in Troy, MI
Bracelet adjusts up to 4.5 inches diameter and secures with a bolo clasp. RBC Diamonds 1.12 cttw
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage Diamond Conversion Bolo Style Bracelet
Located in Montgomery, AL
This beauty was likely once a ring converted to a bolo style bracelet! Bracelet Details Material: Platinum Head & 14K Yellow Gold Bracelet Head Width: 14.25mm Chain Width: 1.25mm We...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Diamond Gold Bolo Necklace and Hardstone Slides
Located in San Antonio, TX
Adjustable 18k gold "Bolo" Necklace with diamond, malachite, tiger-eye, lapis, and guilloche enamel interchangeable bezels.
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, 18k Gold
Sold|$4,500
Sapphire and Diamond Bezel Set Bolo Bracelet
Located in Great Neck, NY
This bracelet has 9 Sapphires graduated towards the center totaling 1.83 carats, with VS2, G color diamonds on both sides of the sapphires. There are 34 round diamonds totaling 0.64 ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat White Gold Diamond Inline Bolo Bracelet
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K white gold Diamond: 37 round brilliant cut =0.55cttw Color: H Clarity: SI1 Dimensions: bracelet will fit up to a 7-inch wrist Weight: 5.88 grams
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
.925 Sterling Silver 1/4 Carat Diamond Bar Bolo Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
"Video Available Upon Request" Product Features: Diamond Type: Natural White Diamonds Diamond Count: 39 Round-Cut Diamonds Diamond Color: H-I Diamond Clarity: I2-I3 Diamond Weight...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sterling Silver
.925 Sterling Silver Diamond Accent Alternating Swirl link Bolo Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Experience the allure of classic elegance with this delicate bolo bracelet, a creation that dances between art and accessory.
Diamond, White Diamond, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
.925 Silver Marquise Purple Amethyst and Diamond Accent Adjustable Bolo Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Surrounding this duo, natural diamonds twinkle subtly, their pave setting a whisper of elegance.
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
10K White Gold 0.41 Carat Cluster Diamond Alternate Pattern Bolo Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Wrap your wrists in the splendor of diamonds when you slip on this elegantly contemporary bolo bracelet.
Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold, 10k Gold
Sold|$324 / item
.925 Sterling Silver 1/10 Cttw Diamond X Link Bolo Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in the delicacy and sparkle of this exquisite Sterling Silver Diamond X Link Bolo Bracelet, a testament to refined elegance.
White Diamond, Diamond, Sterling Silver
18 Karat Yellow Gold Pave Diamond Cuban Link Bolo Bracelet
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom design Material: 18K yellow gold Diamond: round brilliant cut = 1.41cttw Color: G Clarity: SI1 Dimensions: bracelet will fit up to a 7-inch wrist Weight: 9.65 grams
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
.925 Sterling Silver 1/10 Carat Diamond "S" Adjustable Link Bolo Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Sleek and graceful, this sparkling diamond tennis bolo adjustable bracelet is a look she'll choose to wear often.
Diamond, White Diamond, Sterling Silver
Yellow Gold Diamond Butterfly Bolo Bracelet, 14k Single .20ctw Adjustable Length
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information: Genuine Opals Carats: .70ctw Cut: Round Cabochon Natural Diamonds Carats: .16ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: G Clarity: SI1 T...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
10K Yellow Gold Over Silver Diamond Accented Adjustable Beaded Bolo Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Elegant and timeless, this gorgeous .925 sterling silver bolo bracelet features round, beaded milgrain style links each inset with a petite diamond in a miracle-plate setting.
Diamond, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver, 10k Gold
Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold "BOLO" Style Braided Black Leather Modern Necklace
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This striking 18-karat yellow gold "BOLO" style necklace features a dazzling mix of white, yellow, and champagne diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.95 Carat Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Bezel Set Bolo Bracelet
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom design Material: 14k white gold Diamonds: 42 round brilliant cut = 2.95 carat total weight Color: H Clarity: SI2 Dimensions: bracelet is adjustable up to 9-inch Weig...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
.925 Sterling Silver 1/2 Cttw Diamond Paperclip Link Adjustable Bolo Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Ingeniously designed with an adjustable bolo clasp, it comfortably embraces wrist sizes from 4 to 10 inches.
Diamond, White Diamond, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
Rachel Koen Diamond Paper Clip Link Bolo Bracelet 14K Yellow Gold 0.24Cttw
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful and sleek, this diamond paper clip link bracelet is stackable and easy to wear with adjustable bolo closure.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Silver 1/10 Cttw Diamond Triple Heart-in-Infinity Bolo Style Adjustable Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Bracelet features secure slider and can adjust from 6" to 9. Product Features: Diamond Type: Natural White Diamond Diamond Count: 9 Round-Cut Diamond Diamond Color: H-I Diamond Cla...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sterling Silver, Silver
14K Rose Gold over Silver Diamond Accent Heart and Wave Link Bolo Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Product Features: Diamond Type: Natural White Diamonds Diamond Count: 13 Round-Cut Diamonds Diamond Color: I-J Diamond Clarity: I2-I3 Diamond Weight: 0.09 cttw Diamond Setting Type:...
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Rose Gold, Silver, Sterlin...
.925 Sterling Silver 1/4 Cttw Diamond Open Heart Link Adjustable Bolo Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Adorned with natural diamonds, each heart sparkles with a clarity of I2-I3 and hues of I-J, capturing light and eyes alike.
Diamond, White Diamond, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
14K Rose Gold Over Silver 1/10ct Diamond Infinity Twist Adjustable Bolo Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Crafted from weaves of 14K Rose Gold-plated .925 Sterling Silver, we love how the warm hue juxtaposes against the line of prong-set 21 natural diamonds that total up to 1/10 cttw. Th...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold Plate, Rose Gold, Sterling Silver, 14k Gold
Rose Gold Diamond Hugs & Kisses Bolo Bracelet, 10 Karat Single .10 Carat Adjust
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 10k Rose Gold Stone Information: Natural Diamonds Total Carats: .10ctw Cut: Single Color: G Clarity: I1 Bracelet Style: Adjustable Bolo Chain Style: Wheat Closure T...
Diamond, 10k Gold, Rose Gold
Fern Freeman One of a Kind Emerald and Diamond Gold Box Chain Bolo Bracelet
By Fern Freeman
Located in Dallas, TX
One of a Kind Bolo Bracelet handmade in 18k yellow gold by jewelry designer Fern Freeman featuring 0.45 carats of round brilliant-cut emerald and round brilliant-cut white diamonds t...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
.75 Carat Round Brilliant Diamonds Dangling Bolo Tie Form Necklace 18 Karat G/VS
Located in New York, NY
.75ct. Natural diamonds Sliding Bolo Necklace. Brilliant sparkles from all angles Flush Set diamonds F/G-color Vs-2 clarity.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
.925 Sterling Silver 1/4 Cttw Diamon Adjustable Beaded Tennis Bolo Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Embrace timeless elegance with this exquisite .925 sterling silver adjustable tennis bolo bracelet, designed to capture the essence of sophisticated style.
Diamond, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
Sold|$4,495
Pave Diamond Cross Bracelet
By H & H Jewels
Located in Miami, FL
Pave Diamond Cross Bracelet 18kt White Gold Pave Diamonds: 1.21ct G/H VS Milgrain Diamond Cross BOLO clasp H&H Jewels SKU: 19070
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond Serpentine Zipper Necklace
Located in Palm Desert, CA
14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Serpentine Zipper Necklace. The bolo-style necklace has an adjustable zipper and two smaller zipper dangles at each end.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
Graff 18K White Gold 0.38ct Diamond Bar Bracelet GR15-012924
By Graff London
Located in Southampton, PA
The bracelet is crafted from 18K white gold and features two crossing-over bars with round diamonds and one bar-shaped bezel with baguette diamonds.Offered in estate condition, this ...
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Rachel Koen Bezel Set Diamond Tennis Sliding Bracelet 14K Rose Gold 0.60cttw
Located in New York, NY
Trendy diamond tennis bolo bracelet with a sliding lariat closure on a delicate box chain.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Sold|$1,450
Valentino Garavani Rockstud Silver Handbag
By Valentino Garavani
Located in London, GB
This hand-crafted iconic leather bag from Italy adds a touch of glamour to any outfit. * silver-tone bolo * calf leather * diamond quilting * stud detailing * single flat top handle...
Sold|$4,300
2.1 Carat Diamond Bolo Tennis Bracelet
Located in Great Neck, NY
This unique twist on a tennis bracelet consists of 14 karat white gold and 20 round VS2, I-J diamonds totaling 2.1 carats. The bracelet is finished by a 14 karat white gold wheat cha...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat White Gold Adjustable Diamond Bolo Bracelet
Located in Houston, TX
This exquisite bracelet features a polished 14 karat gold design complemented by dazzling round diamonds totaling 0.65 carats. Perfectly adjustable to ensure a comfortable fit, it ad...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat White Gold 1.00 Carat Diamond Bolo Tennis Bracelet
Located in Great neck, NY
Are you looking to make an adjustment to your style? Well then slide this elegant adjustable bracelet around your wrist is just what you need! This 14k gold bracelet forms a classic ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
White Gold Diamond Bolo Bracelet, 14k Round Brilliant .95ctw Adjustable Length
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information: Natural Diamonds Total Carats: .95ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: G - H Clarity: SI1 - SI2 Measurements: Adjustable inner ci...
Diamond, White Gold
Flower Natural Color Changing Alexandrite White Diamond Bolo Bracelet 14K Gold
By Alberto
Located in GREAT NECK, NY
Material: 14k White Gold Center Stone Details: 4 Natural Color Changing Alexandrites at Approximately 1.01 Carats Mounting Diamond Details: 17 Round White Diamonds Approximately 0.4...
Alexandrite, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Gemistry 1.5 Cttw. Emerald and Diamond Bolo Bracelet in 18K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
This lovely bracelet made of 18k White Gold. Round brilliant-cut diamonds are put in prong settings on this Gemistry bracelet along with round emerald stones. The 0.64 Ct. of diamond...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sold|$3,200
Ruby and Diamond Bezel Set Bolo Bracelet
Located in Great Neck, NY
This bracelet has 9 Rubys graduated towards the center totaling 1.94 carats, with VS2, G color diamonds on both sides or the rubys. There are 34 round diamonds totaling 0.64 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, 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, antique and vintage bracelets are versatile and universally loved accessories that can add polish and pizzazz to any ensemble.
Bracelets were among the jewels discovered to have been buried with Pharaoh Tutankhamun when his tomb was unearthed in 1922, and wrist and arm bracelets were allegedly worn by Queen Puabi in Sumer, southern Mesopotamia. But preceding the adornments of Ancient Egypt and elsewhere, the people of prehistoric times likely wore the decorative accessory, fashioning it from shells and fish bones. When the Bronze Age allowed for more durable materials and semiprecious stones to be incorporated into jewelry, bracelets became a treasured symbol of wealth.
In the thousands of years following the debut of the world’s first bracelets, the artistry behind this common accessory has only broadened, with designers at popular jewelry houses growing more venturesome over time. David Webb looked to nature for his Animal Kingdom bracelets, and for her best-selling bracelets and more at Tiffany & Co., Elsa Peretti would frequently do the same. From bangles to tennis bracelets, the modern age offers plenty of options.
Internationally acclaimed bracelet designs have on occasion become powerful symbols of status, style and, in the case of Cartier's iconic design, love. The Cartier Love bracelet can be found on the wish list of most jewelry lovers and on the wrist of some of the world’s biggest stars. Its arrangement of mock screwheads and distinctive functionality — it was initially locked and unlocked with an accompanying vermeil screwdriver — is an enduring expression of loyalty, unity and romance. (Do you know how to spot a fake Cartier Love bracelet?)
While the Love bracelet has played a role in the skyrocketing popularity of cuff-style bracelets, they are far from the only glamorous option for collectors. Make a statement with an Art Deco design, a style that sees all kinds of iterations fitted with studded cuffs, one-of-a-kind shapes and dazzling insets. A chunky vintage gold bracelet in the Retro style will prove eye-catching and elevate any outfit.
One of the best things about bracelets, however, is that you never have to choose just one. Style icon Jacqueline Kennedy stacked her Croisillon bracelets — designed by Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co. — with such frequency that the ornate bangles were eventually dubbed “Jackie bracelets” by reporters. Contemporary silver pieces can easily complement each other, rendering a layering of luxury almost a necessity.
Find a diverse collection of bracelets that you can sort by style, stone cut and more on 1stDibs.
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.