Unavailable|$41,969
Veschetti 18 Kt Yellow Gold, Coral and Diamond Bracelet
By Veschetti
Located in Brescia, IT
"Abissi" : 18 Kt Yellow Gold with carved Mediterranean Coral and Brilliant cut Diamonds for 4,80 cts G IF
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$90,934
Veschetti 18 Kt Yellow Gold, Ruby and Diamond Bracelet
By Veschetti
Located in Brescia, IT
"Magda" : 18 kt White and Yellow Gold Bracelet featuring Burmese Rubies for 129,73 cts and Brilliant cut Diamonds for 12,03 cts F-G IF-VS
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$7,320
Famous Greek Mapamenos-Natepas 4 Carats Diamonds Gold Greek Key Bracelet
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Thank you for viewing our newest addition. This gorgeous bracelet featuring the Greek Key design represents eternal love and friendship. This particular bracelet earned it's way into...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$19,000
Artisan, 100 Carat Diamond Cognac Vine-Floral, Cuff Bracelet
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
Unique, Artisan style diamond cuff bracelet featuring vines and floral designs with over 5,000 diamonds and dramatic colored, contracting diamonds. The metal is 14 karat yellow gol...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
Unavailable|$2,400
Manjrie Ruby Uncut Diamond Emerald 18k Gold Silver Artisan Bracelet
By Manjrie
Located in Singapore, Singapore
This bracelet from Iconic series of the brand, showcases a flirty interplay of black chrome plated pure silver band with 18k gold work on it, and a handcrafted Ruby and Polki (uncut ...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
Cartier Panthère de Bracelet, Gold, Lacquer, Diamond, Tsavorite Garnets, Onyx
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Imply by looking at it, the word impossible comes to the mind of any person; Cartier and his favorite animal appear again with this incredible panther-shaped brazalere model, the 18k...
Diamond, Garnet, Onyx, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$15,312 / item
Matthia's & Claire Etrusca 18kt Yellow Gold Bracelet with Diamond Lobster Clasp
By Matthia's & Claire
Located in New Orleans, LA
Specifications: - 18k Yellow gold - Diamond - Handcrafted in Switzerland - Customization, made-to-order available in precious stone type, precious metal type, and size (prices may ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$1,900
English Victorian 15 Karat Rose Gold Diamond Garnet Enamel Bracelet
Located in Lombard, IL
English Victorian Circa 1870 15Kt rose gold garnet diamond enamel hinged stiff bangle bracelet bangle bracelet set with 1 ound cabochon garnet approx. 7.5 mm in diameter 20 rose cut...
Diamond, Garnet, 15k Gold, Rose Gold
Unavailable|$10,400
Retro Rose Gold Ruby and Diamond Bracelet
Located in Southampton, NY
An 18 Karat rose gold clamper bracelet set with diamond and cabochon ruby "buckle" detail.
9k gold Bracelet in doublets (rock crystal & fiber) in pink sapphires & diamonds
Located in Milano, IT
The Optic Chic Collection bracelet is a unique piece crafted using only the finest materials. It features a 9kt gold body with white natural diamonds, doublets of Optic Fiber & Rock ...
Crystal, Diamond, Rock Crystal, Pink Sapphire, 9k Gold
Manjrie Iolite Uncut Diamond Mother of Pearl 18k Gold Silver Victorian Bracelet
By Manjrie
Located in Singapore, Singapore
This limited edition bracelet from Iconic series of the brand, showcases a flirty interplay of black chrome plated pure silver band with 18k gold work on it, and a handcrafted blue i...
Diamond, Iolite, 18k Gold, Silver
Unavailable|$141,896
1930s Diamond, Platinum an Black Onyx Bracelet / Choker with French Assay Mark
Located in London, GB
A breathtaking diamond, platinum and black onyx bracelet with the extension attached it can be wore as chocker. The the contrast between black onyx at corners of each section and pl...
Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
Unavailable|$104,000
Striking Diamond and Emerald Bracelet
Located in Southampton, NY
A heavy gold bracelet with a 12.79ct Emerald at the center, accented by princess cut diamonds.
Unavailable|$23,000
Scalloped Detail Diamond 18 Karat Gold Bangle and White South Sea Pearl
Located in Bangkok, TH
Scalloped Detail Diamond Bangle with White South Sea Pearl in 18K White Gold Gold: 18K White Gold 54.8g. Diamond: 5.96cts. Pearl: South Sea Pearl 1 pc.
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
Manjrie Ruby Pearl Coral Diamond Turquoise 18k Gold Silver Artisan Bracelet
By Manjrie
Located in Singapore, Singapore
This bracelet from Iconic series of the brand, showcases a flirty interplay of a black chrome-plated silver band with 18k gold work on it. The centrepiece enriched with uncut diamond...
Coral, Diamond, Pearl, Turquoise, Other, Chrysoberyl, Garnet, 18k Gold, ...
Panthère De Cartier Bracelet 18 Karat Gold with Diamonds and Tsavorite Garnets
By Cartier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The panther, which is a symbolic animal of Cartier, made its first appearance in the Maison's collections in 1914. Panthère de Cartier bracelet comes in 18K yellow gold, with black...
White Diamond, Onyx, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Manjrie Ruby Pearl Coral Sapphire Diamond Onyx 18k Gold Silver Artisan Bracelet
By Manjrie
Located in Singapore, Singapore
This bracelet from Iconic series of the brand, showcases a flirty interplay of a black chrome-plated silver band with 18k gold work on it. The centrepiece enriched with polkis (uncut...
Chrysoberyl, Coral, Diamond, Garnet, Onyx, Pearl, Other, 18k Gold, Silver
Unavailable
French Old Mine Cut Diamond Bracelet
Located in Southampton, NY
A silver on gold bracelet from the mid to late 1800's set with 11 heavy old mine cut diamonds at the center accentuated by a scroll on either side set with both rose and old mine cut...
Unavailable|$14,700
18 Karat Seven Rows Pave White Round Diamonds Domed Bangle Bracelet
By Vivid
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Perfection! Classic domed top hinged bangle bracelet boasts 321 round white pave diamonds across the top. Total diamond weight 3.75 carats having G color, VS clarity. A simple to ...
1930's Diamond Emerald Detachable Clips on a Black Enamel Bangle
Located in Southampton, NY
A black enamel platinum bracelet with a diamond set clasp accentuated by cabochon emeralds.
Unavailable|$1,398 / set
3 Bangles in silver and gold with smoky quartz, rock crystal & pink quartz
Located in Milano, IT
This Liberty Bangle is a unique piece crafted using only the finest materials. It features a silver body with a pendant in 18kt gold with a smoky quartz, pink quartz and rock crystal...
Diamond, Rock Crystal, Quartz, Gold, Silver
Unavailable|$5,013 / item
Giant Druid Bracelet (Arc Set, Mega Pavé, MA+DIA)
Located in Hong Kong, Hong Kong Island
Bracelet in sterling silver and slabs of rough diamond set in mega pave setting. These slabs are removed from a larger chunk of diamond. This item is made with a naturally occurring ...
Diamond, Sterling Silver
Unavailable|$6,237
Bracelet Amsterdam gold
Located in BAARN, NL
[specs below..] With this 14 karat yellow gold bracelet, you are seriously wearing something. The bracelet weighs a total of 47 grams, making it pleasant to wear but palpably exclus...
Diamond, Chrome Tourmaline, Gold
Unavailable|$9,909
Bracciale rigido in oro giallo con diamanti e rubini
Located in Bologna, IT
Questo è un pezzo incredibile. La sua bellezza consiste in una qualità di lavorazione unica. Il bracciale riproduce due teste di leone in maniera estremamente precisa e raffinata. Il...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$4,500
Floating Triangle Bracelet in Gold
By Alexandra Koumba
Located in Astoria, NY
The Floating Triangle collection that Alexandra designs are inspired by Ancient geometry. This Floating Triangle bracelet is a masterpiece; The collection is composed of Art deco wat...
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Tourmaline, Rhodolite, 14k Gold, 18k Gold,...
Blue Black Enameled, 25.07 Carat Blue Topaz, and Diamond 18K Gold Clamper Bangle
Located in Bangkok, TH
Blue and Black Enamelled, Blue Topaz, and Diamond Clamper Bangle in 18K Gold Metal: 18K Gold, 75.98 g Blue Topaz: Oval, 25.07 ct Diamond: Round Brilliant, 0.70 ct
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Enamel
Emeralds, Diamonds 18Kt Yellow Gold Clamper Bracelet
Located in Napoli, Campania
SHIPPING POLICY: No additional costs will be added to this order. Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included). PS: THIS POLICY IS NOT APPLICABLE ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Luise Gold Coral Jade Diamond Clamper Bracelet
Located in Napoli, Campania
Breathless bracelet in 18 kt yellow and white gold composed of six links of a central green jade surrounded by coral and embellished with diamonds. tot weight 80.7gr R.F geefg
Coral, Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Lapis Lazuli and Pave` Diamond Clamper Cuff Bracelet
Located in Nantucket, MA
A stunning mosaic cuff or clamper bracelet made of lapiz lazuli gemstones interspersed with round, brilliant cut diamonds in a pave` setting. Excellent quality and color of the natu...
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver
Antique Victorian Gold Diamond Cat's Eye Clamper Bracelet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Antique Victorian–Edwardian 10K Rose Gold Cat’s Eye Chrysoberyl and Rose-Cut Diamond Clamper Bracelet This antique bracelet dates to the late Victorian to early Edwardian period, ci...
Diamond, Cat’s Eye, Gold, 10k Gold
Sold|$24,459
White Diamonds, 18 Kt Rose Gold Clamper Bracelet
Located in Napoli, Campania
SHIPPING POLICY: No additional costs will be added to this order. Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included). PS: THIS POLICY IS NOT APPLICABLE ...
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Diamonds, Enamel, 18 Karat Rose Gold Clamper Bracelet
Located in Napoli, Campania
SHIPPING POLICY: No additional costs will be added to this order. Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included). PS: THIS POLICY IS NOT APPLICABLE ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel
Handcraft Aquamarine 14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamonds Clamper 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, Aquamarine, Yellow Gold, Silver, 14k Gold
Handcraft Horse 9 Karat Yellow Gold Diamonds Emeralds Clamper Bracelet
By SCALA GIOIELLI
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, Emerald, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Rose Cut Diamonds Emeralds 9 Carat Yellow Gold Clamper Bracelet
Located in Marcianise, IT
This exquisite 1940s clamper bracelet beautifully captures the refined artistry of mid-century jewelry design. Expertly crafted in 9k (375/1000) yellow gold, it features an ornate fl...
Diamond, Emerald, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cocktail clamper bracelet in gold, with teardrop-shaped ruby and diamonds
Located in MADRID, ES
Cocktail clamper bracelet in yellow gold and white gold, with teardrop-shaped ruby and diamonds. total weight 6.23gr. The piece was part of a set, with a necklace with a pendant,...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Handcraft Stefan Hafner 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Onyx Coral Clamper Bracelet
By Stefan Hafner
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...
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sterling Silver and Black Enamel Clamp Bracelet
By SOHO
Located in Dallas, TX
Soho designed Black Enamel and Sterling Silver Bangle Bracelet with 0.12ct diamonds. Interior dimension is 6.5 inches. Great for stacking- day or night!!
Diamond, Sterling Silver, Enamel
c 17, 95 Sapphire and ct 9, 85 Diamond Gold Clamper Bracelet
Located in Napoli, Campania
SHIPPING POLICY: No additional costs will be added to this order. Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included). PS: THIS POLICY IS NOT APPLICABLE ...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Diamonds and Tourmalines Clamper Bracelet Made of 18 Karat Gold and Silver
By Pradera Irama
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Irama Pradera is a Young designer from Spain that searches always for the best gems and combines classic with contemporary mounting and styles. Total Weight 66,46gr Total Gold 5,5g...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Silver
Contemporary 19.2 Karat White Gold "Serpent" Clamper Bracelet
By Rosior
Located in Porto, PT
Rosior by Manuel Rosas Contemporary 19.2 Karat White Gold Clamper Bracelet. Openning from the back. Set with: - 37 Yellow Sapphires with 0,75 ct, - 36 Pink Sapphires with 0,67 ct, - ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphir...
Sold|$5,004
Bespoke Diamond Handmadeset Buckle Bracelet
Located in SYDNEY, NSW
18ct white gold combination machine and handmade diamond set buckle bracelet, 32.6 grams in weight. The bracelet contains three segments of a solid type bar design, each set with fi...
Diamond
Sixties Sapphire and Diamond Bracelet by Van Gogh
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1960s, 14k, by Van Gogh, American. Founded in 1957, the Jack Gutschneider Jewelry Co. in New York operated for just two decades, yet left an indelible mark on the world of fa...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Sold|$6,500
Glamorous Diamond Gold Buckle Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
5/8" wide Bangle Bracelet with Rectangular Diamond Pave Buckle. Ca 1980. & weighing 42Dwt - this bracelet denotes casual chic while being ever so glamorous. Marked 18kt & 750 & Ita...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Sold|$165,000
18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Bracelet
Located in Palm Desert, CA
18 Karat Yellow Gold band decorated in 5 rows amounted to 160 French Cuts diamonds weighs approximately 43 carats. The bangle weighs approximately 84 grams, 6 inches in length, and ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold|$24,500
18K Rose Gold & Diamond Bracelet
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
18K Rose Gold & Diamond Bracelet - beautiful and fashionable pseudo-stack design, three-hundred & ninety-two Diamonds weighing 10.65 carats in total, Estate
Diamond, 18k Gold
Sold|$27,979
Mauboussin Coral Diamond Gold Bracelet
By Mauboussin
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
A very unique bracelet by Mauboussin in yellow gold with diamonds and corals. The gold is in 18k and crafted in a precious stone like texture. The 20 corals have a beautiful and stro...
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold
Sold|$30,000
Platinum, Emerald & Diamond Bow Bracelet
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
A Platinum, Emerald & Diamond Bow Bracelet
Emerald, Diamond, Platinum
Sold|$1,500
Pave Diamond Hinged Leave Wrap Bracelet
Located in Nantucket, MA
A lovely, pave`-set diamond bracelet with a leaf motif. Hinged at the back and slightly oval shape to keep the diamond portion on top of the wrist. Set in an oxidized sterling silv...
Diamond, Sterling Silver
Sold|$9,000
Victorian Diamond Platinum Bangle Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
This elegant Victorian blue enamel and diamond cuff bangle bracelet weighs 36.82 grams and measures 6*5cm. It is centered with an antique openwork platinum symmetric pattern surround...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Sold|$6,645
Marina B Onda Diamond Gold Bracelet
By Marina B
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An 18 carat gold and diamond ONDA bracelet, signed: Marina B, French marks, circa 1990. Weight: 59 grams
Diamond, 18k Gold
Sold|$11,500
Gold and Diamond Hinged Cuff
Located in New York, NY
18kt Yellow Gold Hinged Cuff. with Pierced Edges trimmed in White Gold. Three Applied White Gold Snowflake Motifs - pierced & set with Diamonds in between 8 smaller Motifs similarly...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold|$2,520
Tanzanite, Emerald with Diamonds Bangle
Located in New York, NY
Open on top and twist-able this sliced Tanzanite and Emerald Bangle with diamond accent around is piece you can wear this summer the most and anytime of the day will make you look ch...
Diamond, Emerald, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Braided Leather, Diamonds and Ruby Adjustable Bracelet
Located in Nantucket, MA
Braided leather bracelet with feather-like top of diamonds and rubies radiating from a spike of diamonds. Pave`-set diamonds also along sides of end caps on the leather. 18K gold o...
Diamond, Ruby, Vermeil
Sold|$1,960
Pearl Diamond Gold Bangle Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
This stunning 18K Gold Pearl & Black Diamond Ball Temper Bangle sits perfectly on most of the wrist sizes. It can worn easily by twisting a little. Match them perfectly with Ball/Tri...
Black Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold|$11,300
Art Deco 5.00 Carat Diamond Bracelet
Located in Miami, FL
Spectacular Art Deco bracelet crafted in platinum showcasing Old European cut diamonds weighing approximately 5.00 carats total, G-H color, VS clarity. The diamond encrusted openwork...
Diamond, Platinum
Antique English Carved All-Original Ruby & Diamond Bracelet
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Victorian jewelry is becoming harder to find these days, and arguably the most desirable items of this era are the English Carved bracelets and rings. Of these antique original carve...
Ruby, Diamond, 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.
Antique, new and vintage clamper bracelets are chic accessories for any formal or casual outfit. A clamper bracelet is essentially a bangle that opens and closes with a spring hinge.
Bracelets are truly a versatile type of jewelry, and while iterations such as Cartier’s legendary Love bracelet have played a role in the skyrocketing popularity of cuff-style bracelets, a cuff is far from the only glamorous option for collectors. Decadent yet elegant clamper bracelets with eye-catching carved designs or sparkling gems offer an impressive fashion boost.
Designers love a clamper bracelet. Many jewelers have worked with this style for years, creating variations on the accessory that can complement any ensemble. An Atlas bangle, for example — part of the greater Atlas collection from storied American luxury house Tiffany & Co. that includes rings, watches and other pieces — might be adorned in diamonds set in white gold, while a bold statement is made by BVLGARI’s Serpenti Jaeger-LeCoultre watch bracelet, a circa-1970s collaboration between the iconic jewelry house and Swiss watchmaker that dazzles with vibrant, multicolored enamel. (BVLGARI's Serpenti collection includes the Serpenti bracelet, the Serpenti watch and more and remains one of the Italian fine-jewelry house’s most recognizable to date.)
On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of antique, new and vintage clamper bracelets, from those with diamonds, rubies and finely carved designs to minimal but striking silver and white-gold bangles.
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.