Estate 14k Yellow Gold 2.65ct Round Pave Diamond Figure X Hinged Bangle Bracelet
Located in Montclair, NJ
This gorgeous and very well made diamond bangle bracelet is crafted in solid 14k yellow and features a lovely figure X design set in sections with approximately 2.65 carats of very f...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k White Gold 6.7" 1.25ct Round Prong Diamond Stack Hinged Open Bangle Bracelet
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (36) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Shared Prong Set - VS2-SI2 Clarity - F/G Color Total Carat Weight: 1.25 (exact) Material: Solid 14K White Gold We...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Hodson's Blue Sapphire and Diamond Hinged Bangle Bracelet in 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The sapphire’s bold hue and strong saturation command attention at the heart of the piece, surrounded by nine sparkling round-cut diamonds that bring balance and brilliance. The sym...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Black Enamel and Diamond Lattice Style Hinged Bangle Bracelet in 14 Karat Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Metal: 14 Karat Yellow Gold Gemstones: Diamond Diamond Count: 74 Diamond Cut: Round Diamond Total Carat Weight: 1.07 CTW Diamond Color: H-J Diamond Clarity: SI2-I2 Diamond Measure...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
$3,024Sale Price / item|20% Off
0.34 Carat SI/H Diamond Scattered Hinged Bangle Bracelet 14 karat Yellow Gold
By Jewel Palate
Located in Deira, AE
Crafted to celebrate everyday elegance, our jewelry blends timeless design with modern craftsmanship. Each piece is thoughtfully made using high-quality materials, ensuring lasting s...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,543Sale Price / item|20% Off
0.34 Carat SI/H Diamond Scattered Hinged Bangle Bracelet 18 karat Yellow Gold
By Jewel Palate
Located in Deira, AE
Crafted to celebrate everyday elegance, our jewelry blends timeless design with modern craftsmanship. Each piece is thoughtfully made using high-quality materials, ensuring lasting s...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,989Sale Price / item|20% Off
Real 0.18 Carat SI/H Diamond Scattered Hinged Bracelet 18 karat White Gold
By Jewel Palate
Located in Deira, AE
Crafted to celebrate everyday elegance, our jewelry blends timeless design with modern craftsmanship. Each piece is thoughtfully made using high-quality materials, ensuring lasting s...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
$16,920Sale Price|20% Off
9.26 Carat Total Polki Diamond and Enamel Hinged Bangle Bracelet 18 Karat Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Incredible vintage Polki diamond bangle bracelet is an absolute work of art for your wrist!
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Tiffany T Diamond Hinged Wire Bangle Bracelet 18K Gold, Size Small
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Introducing the exquisite Tiffany T Diamond Hinged Wire Bangle in 18k White Gold, a timeless piece that encapsulates elegance and sophistication. This sleek bangle design features a ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.50 Carat Total Pavé Diamond Hinged Bangle Bracelet Set in 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This hinged bangle bracelet, crafted in exquisite 14 karat white gold, embodies timeless elegance.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat GIA 55.25 Natural Top Gem Ruby Diamond Bracelet Hinged Blood*
Located in New York, NY
Tennis Cuff Glamour... 43.00ct. Natural Rubies Full Faceted Emerald cuts Excellent Clarity and Vivid red. Excellent transparency and blood colors Perfect calibers and color ...
Ruby, Yellow Gold
.80 Carat Natural Masculine Mod Durable Hinged Bracelet 14 Karat*
Located in New York, NY
Masculine Mod Hinged Rectangular Micro-set. .80ct. natural diamonds. Rounds, Full cut brilliants G colors Vs-2 clarity. 14kt. white / yellow gold 29.6 Grams. 7 Inches long (wea...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Art Deco 18K TT Gold .37ctw Diamond Engraved Hinged Open Bangle Bracelet
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (5) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Old European Cut - Pave Set - G-I Color - VS1/VS2 Clarity - 0.37ctw (exact) Material: Solid 18k Yellow & White Gold Weight: 12.15 Grams ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,361Sale Price|20% Off
14k Rose Gold Marquise & Round Cut SI/H 0.90 Ct Diamond Hinged Bangle Bracelet
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Marquise Round SI/H 0.9Ct Diamond Cuff Bracelet in 14k Rose Gold Fine Jewelry This delicate bangle features a sleek 18k rose gold adorned with alternating marquise-shaped and round-c...
Diamond, Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
$3,881Sale Price|25% Off
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
Handcrafted Yellow Gold Hammered Cuff Bracelet, Set with a Hinge Clasp
By I. Reiss
Located in Great Neck, NY
14 Karat Yellow Gold Hand-Crafted Matte And Hammer-Finished 8mm Diamond Hinge-Clasp Cuff Bracelet, Accented With 0.10 Carats Of Pave Set Diamonds.
Diamond, 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. This bracelet is made by the highest quali...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Hinged Cuff Bangle Bracelet, Circa 1960, in 17K Gold Set with "Big Four" Gems
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
This sturdy bangle, custom made in the 1960's, is solid gold and built to last. It features nineteen small gemstones -- jewelry's big four: diamonds, emeralds, sapphires and rubies ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18...
TJD 1.0 Carat Treated Round Black Diamond 18KT Rose Gold Hinged Bangle
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Sleek, modern, and confidently understated, this black diamond hinged bangle bracelet by The Jewelry Destination is a refined expression of contemporary luxury.
Black Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold GIA 7.20ctw Round Pave Fancy Yellow Diamond Hinged Open Bangle
Located in Montclair, NJ
Very High Quality Fancy Yellow Diamond Hinged Open Bangle Bracelet --Stone(s):-- Numerous Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave Set - Natural Fancy Yellow to Golden ...
Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
.90 Carat Diamond White Gold Byzantine Bracelet
Located in Stamford, CT
Byzantine 14k White Gold .90ct Diamond Hinged Link Bracelet with nine full cut diamonds. 9 full cut diamonds, approx. total weight .90cts, G, VS2 to SI1 Length: 7 inches 14k white g...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Sterling Silver Clamper Bracelet with 33.60ct Moss Agate & Diamonds
Located in Nantucket, MA
Both are bordered with pave`-set, round brilliant cut diamonds. The bracelet is hinged at the back to allow easy on and off and the two stones sit across from one another.
Agate, Diamond, Sterling Silver
Marquise Diamond Calibre Emerald Platinum Art Deco Bracelet
Located in Stamford, CT
The decorative centerpiece is attached to a channel set platinum hinged link diamond bracelet with a built in hidden catch and secure underside safety.
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Art Deco Platinum 14K 3ct Diamond Filigree Bracelet
Located in Scotts Valley, CA
The center of the bracelet is platinum filigree bow with diamonds, and the hinged bracelet is made of 14K white gold with inset diamonds.
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold, Platinum
Textured 18k Yellow Gold Fish Cuff Bracelet with 3.00ct Diamonds
Located in La Jolla, CA
Heavy Diamond Hinged Fish Cuff Bracelet in Textured 18k Yellow Gold Heavy Fish Design Cuff Bracelet features a hinged head and tail sections meeting in the middle in Textured 18k Ye...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.75 Carat Pink Sapphire White Diamond Gold Bangle Bracelet
Located in Stamford, CT
Radiate elegance with our 1.75 Carat pink Sapphire and Diamond hinged bangle bracelet. A breathtaking piece that effortlessly captures the essence of sophistication.
Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White G...
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.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Openable Bangle Bracelet Fine Jewelry
Located in Jaipur, IN
This 14K solid yellow gold ribbed fluted diamond station hinged bangle bracelet embodies that aesthetic with complete conviction.
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Bagley & Hotchkiss 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Inlay Bangle Bracelet
Located in Westport, CT
A beautiful vintage Bagley & Hotchkiss solid 14K yellow gold diamond hinged bangle bracelet featuring a colorful inlay design of lapis lazuli, mother-of-pearl, and turquoise.
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$848Sale Price|20% Off
Certified natural uncut rose cut Diamonds oxidized sterling silver bracelet
Located in Delhi, DL
Step into a world of timeless elegance with this exquisite Victorian-inspired diamond bracelet. This stunning hinged bangle is a true masterpiece, meticulously crafted to evoke the g...
Diamond, Sterling Silver
$792Sale Price|20% Off
Certified natural uncut rose cut Diamonds oxidized sterling silver bracelet
Located in Delhi, DL
Step into a world of timeless elegance with this exquisite Victorian-inspired diamond bracelet. This stunning hinged bangle is a true masterpiece, meticulously crafted to evoke the g...
Diamond, Sterling Silver
Vintage 10.20 Carat Diamond and 18k Yellow Gold Bracelet Circa 1990
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This yellow gold and diamond bracelet is composed of three interwoven hinged links creating a braided design.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
18 Karat White Gold Diamond Wavey Bangle Bracelet #15277
Located in Washington Depot, CT
18 Karat White Gold Diamond Bangle Bracelet- This sparkling hinged bangle bracelet features 32 round brilliant cut diamonds set in classic 18K white gold.
White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Victorian 1.30 Carat Diamond Garnet Yellow Gold Link Bracelet
Located in Stamford, CT
Garnet and diamond hinged link line bracelet with engraved sides.
Diamond, Garnet, Yellow Gold
Victorian Old Mine Diamond Etruscan Revival Gold Bangle Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS A STUNNING ANTIQUE VICTORIAN ETRUSCAN REVIVAL 14-18 KARAT GOLD AND OLD MINE CUT DIAMOND BANGLE BRACELET. The hinged bangle bracelet has museum quality Etruscan hand applied b...
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
Rose Gold Plated Sterling Silver 1.0 Carat Diamond Double-Link Tennis Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
The tennis bracelet has hinged links with two shapes surrounding two diamonds on each side.
Diamond, White Diamond, 10k Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Rose Gold
11.88 Carat Sapphire Ruby Diamond Gold Snake Bangle Bracelet
Located in Stamford, CT
Ruby, diamond and sapphire snake hinged bangle bracelet.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold
$7,200Sale Price|20% Off
18K Yellow Gold Retro Channel-Set Diamond Bangle Bracelet, 1.50ctw
Located in Palm Desert, CA
18 Karat Curved Channel-Set Diamond Hinged Bangle Bracelet. Twenty-six round diamonds are channel-set on the front of this hinged bangle bracelet.
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels 18k Gold Platinum Onyx Diamond Bangle Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A vintage Van Cleef & Arpels bangle bracelet, crafted from textured 18k gold and set with an onyx panel and pavé diamonds.
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
1.55 Carat Diamond Sapphire Yellow Gold Textured Flower Link Bracelet
Located in Stamford, CT
1970's Wonderful sapphire and diamond style flower design hinged link bracelet.
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k White Gold 0.31ctw Emerald and 10.57ctw Round Diamond Pavé Panther Bracelet
Located in Boca Raton, FL
18k White Gold 0.31ctw Emerald and 10.57ctw Round Diamond Pavé Panther Hinged Bangle Bracelet Material: 18k White Gold Style:Pavé Panther Hinged Bangle Bracelet Diamond Details: Ap...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Meghna Jewels 10 Carat Heart Diamond 14 Karat Gold Tennis Bracelet
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
A showstopper bracelet handmade in 14K gold and set in 10 carats of sparkling diamonds.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
18K White Gold Diamond Pavé Bangle Bracelet, 5.10 Carats Round Brilliants 24.4g
Located in Plantation, FL
An elegant and substantial 18 karat white gold diamond pavé hinged bangle bracelet, set with approximately 5.10 carats of round brilliant cut diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
4.95 Carat Marquise Natural Diamond Pave Bangle Bracelet, 14k Yellow Gold
Located in New Delhi, DL
This contemporary natural diamond hinged bangle bracelet features a broad, structured silhouette with prominent marquise-cut diamonds set in a bezel setting, arranged across a densel...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Onyx and Diamond Crossover Bangle Bracelet #19568
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold Onyx and Diamond Bangle Bracelet- This stunning hinged bangle bracelet features black onyx and 11 round brilliant cut diamonds set in 14K yellow gold.
Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Brilliant cut diamonds moonstone and blue sapphire sterling silver oval bracelet
Located in Delhi, DL
SKU-32PUJ-65/IU Experience the allure of timeless elegance with this oval-shaped hinged bangle bracelet, an exquisite blend of moonstones, blue sapphires, and brilliant cut diamonds.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Moonstone, Sterling Silver, Silver
Zolotas Bracelet in 18 Karat Yellow Gold Enamel Rubies Diamonds 1970s
By Zolotas
Located in Paris, FR
The bracelet is hinged in two places with a spring mechanism allowing it to be worn on the wrist.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Meghna Jewels 2.89 Carat Diamond 14 Karat Rose Gold Bow Bracelet
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
A showstopper bracelet handmade in 14K gold and set in 2.89 carats of sparkling diamonds.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
.925 Sterling Silver 1.0 Carat Rose-Cut Double-Link Diamond Tennis Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
The tennis bracelet has hinged links with two shapes surrounding two diamonds on each side.
Diamond, White Diamond, Sterling Silver
Vintage Art Nouveau 18K Gold Opal Diamond Bangle Bracelet, Circa 1910
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This Tested 18 Karat Yellow Gold Opal Diamond Hinged Bangle Bracelet is a beautifully crafted piece adorned with nine prong-set opals and eighteen euro-cut diamonds.
Opal, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
14 Karat Gold Bangle Bracelet with .85 Carat Sapphires and .33 Carat Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
The hinged bracelet has a push lock with an extra figure eight safety lock.
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K White Gold 3/16 Inch Wide Elegant Diamond Bangle Bracelet by Designer Effe
By effe
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This sparkling 14K white gold and diamond hinged bangle bracelet by designer EFFE is truly just the right scale for enjoyable wear during the daytime or the evening.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K White Gold 7 3/8 Cttw Round Diamond Floral Cluster and S Link Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
The tennis bracelet has hinged links consisting alternating S shaped swooshes and flower shaped clusters of diamonds made up of 7 round gems in shared prong settings.
White Diamond, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K White Gold 7 3/8 Carat Round Diamond Floral Cluster and S Link Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
The tennis bracelet has hinged links consisting alternating S shaped swooshes and flower shaped clusters of diamonds made up of 7 round gems in shared prong settings.
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Chanel Gold Première Diamond Quartz Model H0114 Ladies Watch
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel Gold Première Diamond Quartz Model H0114 Ladies Watch. 18K yellow gold 20mm x 26mm Chanel Premiere Chaine watch featuring a quartz movement, black dial with baton hands, diam...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
11–12mm Australian White South Sea Pearl Diamond Bangle in 18K White Gold
Located in 上海市, CN
Details * Australian White South Sea cultured pearl * Pearl size: approximately 11–12mm * Quality: SEVENERA Venus-grade selection * Shape: Round * Color: Cool white with silver over...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 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.
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.
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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.