RUCHI Emerald and Pavé Diamond White Gold Hinge Cuff Bangle
By Ruchi New York
Located in New York, NY
18K White Gold Emerald: 12.40ct total weight. Diamond : 10.33ct total weight. All diamonds are G-H/SI stones.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$28,000Sale Price|20% Off
Certified Bangle with Colombian Emeralds and Natural White Diamonds in 18K Gold
By HYT
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A striking bangle featuring a captivating center Colombian Muzo Emerald, framed by a dazzling arrangement of natural white diamonds and Colombian Muzo emeralds flowing seamlessly aro...
White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
$4,695Sale Price|25% Off
Vintage 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Baguette Cut Emerald Bangle Bracelet
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight 16 grams. Totally is diamond 0.65 ct. The diamond is has H color and s1-s2 clarity. Totally is emerald 1 ct. The box is not included. Please cont...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
1990S Diamond Colombian Emerald 18K Gold Bangle Bracelet
Located in Miami, FL
Natural Diamond and Emerald Gemstone Bangle Bracelet, hand crafted in 18K Yellow and White Gold.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
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
Emerald Cts 0.32 and Princess Cut Cts 1.15 Diamond Bangle Bracelet
Located in Hong Kong, HK
The emeralds symbolize renewal and growth, while the princess cut diamonds add a touch of timeless elegance.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, 22k Gold
14k Yellow Gold 0.53ctw Round Brilliant Diamond and 0.88ctw Emerald Bangle
Located in Boca Raton, FL
14k Yellow Gold 0.53ctw Round Brilliant Diamond and 0.88ctw Emerald Bangle Bracelet This stunning 0.88ctw Emerald Diamond Bangle is in excellent condition and is ready to ship!
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Hinged Bangle with Diamonds, Emeralds and Citrine
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exquisite 18K yellow gold hinged bangle with approximately 3cts of diamonds and 1.25cts of fine cut emeralds..
Citrine, Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$13,800
W 2.37 in Dm 2.17 in
Ruby, Emerald and Brown Diamond Snake Bangle in Stingray and 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Cabochon Ruby 1.79 carats, Cabochon Emerald 0.58 carat and Brown Diamond 13.99 carats Bangle set in Stingray and 18K Gold Settings Width: 6.0 cm Diameter: 5.5 cm Total Weight: 79.8...
Brown Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
$9,500Sale Price|20% Off
Emerald, Blue Sapphire Round And Diamond Bangle In 18K Yellow Gold
By Tresor Collection
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Tresor Emerald, Blue Sapphire & Diamond Bangle features 1.39 cts Gemstone & 1.10 cts.
Diamond, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
15.90tcw Opal Emerald & Diamond Bracelet 14K Gold Bangle Queen Emerald Jewelry
Located in Jupiter, FL
Showcased is a vintage emerald, diamond, and opal filigree crown bangle.
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, 14k Gold
Bangle in White Gold with Emeralds, Malachite, Sapphires and White Diamonds
By Sicis Jewels
Located in London, GB
Wrap your wrist in the vibrant elegance of the Colibrì bracelet, where delicate beauty takes flight. At its heart, a mesmerizing hummingbird unfurls with effortless grace, its emera...
White Diamond, Emerald, Malachite, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
$5,484Sale Price|25% Off
New Made 14k Gold Natural Diamond And Emerald Decorated Belt Bangle Bracelet
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 21 grams. Totally is diamond 0.46 ct. The diamond is has H-I color and s1 clarity. Totally is emerald 0.19 ct. Box is not included. Please con...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
1.00 Carat Emerald and Diamond Cluster Flexible Bangle in 14K White Gold
By ADA Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
A graceful blend of color and brilliance, this elegant bangle bracelet features a single floral-inspired cluster composed of eight vivid green emeralds encircling one round natural d...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
18KT White Gold Emerald and Diamond Open Bangle with Circular Cluster Accents
Located in New York, NY
Each end features a circular cluster of richly colored emeralds, accented at center with a subtle cross of round-cut diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Emerald, Sapphire Cabochon and Diamond Bangle Bracelet in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Berlin, BE
Finely crafted bangle bracelet in 18 karat yellow gold, set with emeralds, diamonds and sapphire cabochons.
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$10,800
W 1.875 in L 2.25 in
1.21 Carat Diamond and Emerald Tennis Bangle Bracelet 14K White Gold Round Cut
Located in New York, NY
Emerald Weight: 1.16 Carats Diamond Weight: 1.21 Carats Elegant and timeless, this 14K white gold emerald and diamond tennis bangle bracelet showcases an alternating design of vibra...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
Emerald and Diamond and Gold 37 Grams Cuff Bangle /Bracelet in 18 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
Emerald & Diamond & Gold 37 Grams Cuff Bangle /Bracelet In 18 Karat White Gold It features a bangle style Bracelet crafted from an 18 Karat White gold and embedded with ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
H. Steppenjay 18 Karat Gold, Diamond and Emerald Serpent Bangle Bracelet
Located in Troy, MI
Steppenjay of New York. 3.33 Cttw of pave' set diamonds adorn the serpents heads and vivid emeralds comprise his piercing eyes.
Emerald, 18k Gold
RUCHI Ruby and Emerald Illusion Diamond White Gold Clasp Bangle
By Ruchi New York
Located in New York, NY
This 18k white gold bangle features 4.49 carats of rubies and emerald-cut diamonds composed of baguette and round diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Victorian 14K Gold Enamel, Diamond, and Emerald Bangle
Located in New Orleans, LA
This makes a statement- a 14K gold enamel, diamond and emerald bangle containing approximately 5 carats total weight old mine cut diamonds and an approximately 3.50 carat emerald mad...
$28,880
Dm 2.37 in L 1.19 in
Cabochon Ruby, Cabochon Emerald and Diamond Snake Bangle Set in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Cabochon Ruby 0.16 carat, Cabochon Emerald 0.13 carat and Diamond 2.80 carats Bangle set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Diameter: 6.0 cm Length: 3.0 cm Total Weight: 100.79 grams "We ...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Black Enamel Bangle Bracelet Emerald Diamond Victorian Style J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
J Dauphin Emerald & Diamond Black Enamel Bangle Victorian Style Symbolic Jewelry The J Dauphin Emerald & Diamond Black Enamel Bangle This Victorian-style emerald and diamon...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold Plate, Brass, Enamel
$7,654
H 2.45 in W 2.68 in D 0.48 in
18 Karat Gold Bangle, Bracelet with Pear cut Diamonds, Sapphire and Emeralds
Located in Berlin, DE
Modern 18 Karat Gold Bracelet with Diamonds, Sapphire and Emeralds. Hallmarked. Including certificate of authenticity.
Diamond, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K White Gold Viva Bangle with Emerald and baguette Diamond
By Amwaj Jewellery
Located in Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi
Details: Metal: 18K White Gold Gross Weight: 26.71 grams Diamond Weight: 0.69 carats Diamond Color/Clarity: G/H, SI Emerald Weight: 2.14 carats Design: Hinged opening bangle
$2,775Sale Price|25% Off
W 0.75 in L 0.52 in
Diamond and Emerald Marquise Shape Art Deco Style Bangle Bracelet in 14K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
A round diamond at the center, elegantly framed by French-cut rubies in a classic marquise shape. A second halo of sparkling diamonds surrounds the emerald, enhancing the brilliance...
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, 14k Gold
$2,240Sale Price|20% Off
H 0.71 in W 2.29 in L 2.56 in
Designer Bangle with Green Emerald and Pave Diamonds Made in 18k Gold & Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
"18kt gold:2.77g, Diamond:2.4ct, Silver:22.68gm, Emerald:20.20ct" Size;65X58X18MM
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver, Gold
$875 / item
W 0.11 in D 0.08 in L 2.42 in
Silvorra Emerald & Diamond Stackable Channel Set Bangle Bracelet in 925 Silver
Located in New York, NY
This sleek hinged bangle bracelet is crafted in 925 sterling silver and features 1.15 carats of emerald and 0.072 carats of diamond.
Diamond, Emerald, Silver, Sterling Silver
14k Yellow Gold Bypass bangle with round cut graduated emeralds and diamonds
Located in New York, US
Featuring a graceful arrangement of graduated diamonds and emeralds, the piece showcases the diamonds (1.48ct) and emeralds (1.46ct) in an elegant, fluid progression.
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
$49,500Sale Price|55% Off
NWT $110, 000 18KT Gold Gorgeous Fancy Lrg Emerald Diamond Cuff Bangle Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is a Rare Important Radiant 18KT Gold Large Fancy Large Emerald and Diamond Bangle Bracelet Cuff. Bracelet is comprised of Gorgeous Fancy Large Em...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold
De Grisogono Diamond and Gemstone Butterfly Bangle
By de GRISOGONO
Located in New York, NY
De Grisogono diamond and gemstone butterfly bangle in 18k yellow gold.
Diamond, Emerald, Tsavorite, 18k Gold
RUCHI Blue Sapphire and Emerald-Cut Illusion Diamond White Gold Clasp Bangle
By Ruchi New York
Located in New York, NY
This 18k white gold bangle features 5.94 carats of blue sapphires and emerald-cut diamonds composed of baguette and round diamonds.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Tanisa Nahata Classic Emerald Cut Diamond 0.44ct. Bangle in 18Karat Gold.
By Tanisa Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Elevate your elegance with this timeless Emerald Cut Diamond Bangle, crafted in 18K gold. Each emerald-cut diamond is meticulously set to create a continuous line of brilliance, offe...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Lotus Bangle Bracelet with Emerald Petals and Pave Diamonds, All Around
By Ri Noor
Located in Houston, TX
Bangle in 14k White Gold. These bangles include pave set emerald petals in a lotus motif and pave set white diamonds and are part of Rinoor’s Lotus collection.
2.64 cts of Emerald and 3.71 cts of Pink Sapphire Bangle
Located in New York, NY
In total, the bangle is adorned with 1.77 carats of white round diamonds, meticulously set to maximize their scintillation.
Emerald, Pink Sapphire, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.20 Carat Emerald Diamond Bar Set Yellow Gold Hinged Bangle Bracelet
Located in Stamford, CT
Emerald and diamond 18k yellow gold bangle bracelet. 8 round cut emeralds totaling 1.20cts that alternate with 7 round brilliant cut diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby, Sapphire & Emerald Bangle in 18k Yellow Gold with Diamond Accents – 19.40g
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Featuring 2.50 carats of vivid rubies, 2.00 carats of deep blue sapphires, and 1.50 carats of lush green emeralds, each gem is elegantly spaced with round brilliant white diamonds to...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Pearl Emerald and Diamond Bracelet
Located in London, GB
Condition: Used (Very Good) Weight: 29.6 grams Pearl Dimensions: 1 (8mm) Emerald Dimensions: 1 (4.5mm x 3mm), 3 (4mm x 3.5mm), Rose Cut Diamond Dimensions: 12 (2mm), 14 (1.5mm) Brace...
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Gold, Silver
Antique emerald and diamond snake bracelet
Located in New York, NY
A Victorian old-mine diamond bypass bracelet designed as a serpent, the flexible coiled body set throughout with graduated old-mine cut diamonds in a sterling silver-topped mount ove...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
$4,840Sale Price / item|20% Off
Amwaj Jewelry Emerald Cut Bangle in 18 Karat Gold
By Amwaj Jewellery
Located in Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi
The classic gemstone and diamond Emerald Cut Bangle is available in rich emeralds, vibrant sapphires and opulent rubies, contrasted with the finest white diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
18 Karat Gold 3.22 Carat Ruby and Diamond Tennis Bangle
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
This bangle has an emerald-cut diamond in the center followed by round-cut diamonds on both sides and then emerald-cut diamonds again in the row.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
18 Karat Gold 3.22 Carat Sapphire and Diamond Tennis Bangle
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
18 Karat Gold 3.22 Carat Sapphire and Diamond Tennis Bangle Nothing glams a party better than some exquisite pieces of jewelry to adorn. A perfect combination of some finest diamond...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Art Deco 64.00 Ct Amethyst plus more and Diamond Bangle
Located in Napoli, IT
Hand crafted as unique, no other one like this one, done of solid 18 KT gold quite rosè colour and Platinum It is beautifully designed in a strong Deco character upon the centre sect...
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
GIA 11.25 Carats Yellow And White Diamond Yellow Gold Panther Bangle
By Shimon's Creations
Located in New York, NY
This beautifully striking bangle is crafted to resemble a panther. Its head section features pave set yellow diamonds, with eyes made of emeralds.
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
3.50tcw 18K Natural Emerald & Diamond Cuff Bangle Rich Green Emerald Brilliant
Located in Jupiter, FL
Adorn your wrist with the exquisite beauty of our emerald and diamond bangle bracelet, featuring five round-cut emeralds of medium rich green color and semi-transparent clarity.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique diamond and emerald articulated coiled serpent bracelet
Located in New York, NY
A Victorian pavé diamond bracelet designed as a coiled serpent, the body constructed as a fully articulated series of graduated links, each segment silver-topped and set with closely...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold Diamond And Gemstone Bangle Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K yellow gold bangle bracelet designed with a floral motif, richly adorned with round brilliant-cut diamonds and vibrant multi-color gemstones. The front section...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$6,440Sale Price|20% Off
H 1.5 in W 2.29 in L 2.29 in
Designer White Enamel Bangle with Diamond and Sapphire Set in Gold and Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
This designer White Enamel Cuff Bangle with Diamond and Sapphire motif is set in Gold and Silver. 18kt Gold:3.86gms Diamond:4.99cts Silver:86.26gms Sapphire:6.90cts Emerald:0.90cts
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver, Gold, Enamel
18 Karat White Gold 5.41 Carat Pink Sapphire and Diamond Bangle
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
18 Karat White Gold 5.41 Carat Pink Sapphire and Diamond Bangle We always love to flaunt the accessories we adorn when we dress special for special occasions. We are here to make yo...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$800Sale Price / item|20% Off
Pave diamond and emerald Dze beads 925 sterling silver
Located in Chicago, IL
Pave diamond and emerald Dzee beads 925 sterling silver Materials: 925 sterling silver Gemstone: Diamond and emerald Wieght approx 10 gram A P P R O X T I M E All items are ...
Diamond, Emerald, Sterling Silver
$800Sale Price / item|20% Off
Pave diamond and emerald Dze beads 925 sterling silver
Located in Chicago, IL
Pave diamond and emerald Dzee beads 925 sterling silver Materials: 925 sterling silver Gemstone: Diamond and emerald Wieght approx 10 gram A P P R O X T I M E All items are ...
Diamond, Emerald, Sterling Silver
Blue Sapphire 10.20Cttw And Diamond 1.20Cttw Bangle Bracelet 18K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
This stunning and exemplary bangle bracelet is crafted in 18K white gold. Starring prong set radiant rich blue emerald cut sapphires weighing 10.20 carats and baguette cut diamonds w...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
$792Sale Price / item|20% Off
Pave diamond and emerald Dzee beads 925 sterling silver
Located in Chicago, IL
Pave diamond and emerald Dzee beads 925 sterling silver Materials: 925 sterling silver Gemstone: Diamond and emerald A P P R O X T I M E All items are custom made to order. Ou...
Diamond, Opal, Emerald, Sterling Silver
Eostre Emerald and Diamond Bi-Color Gold Bracelet
Located in Melbourne, AU
emerald weight is 17.23 CT Total earring weight is 19.26 gram diamond weight 1.52ct
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Emerald and Ruby Bracelet with Diamonds Mounted in 18k Gold and Silver
By Pradera Irama
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Emerald and Ruby Bracelet with Diamonds Mounted in 18k Gold and Silver from the D'art collection - Irama Pradera is a Young designer from Spain that searches always for the best g...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Emerald and Gold Snake Bracelet
Located in New Orleans, LA
This sculptural 18K yellow gold serpent bracelet coils gracefully around the wrist, culminating in a finely chased head set with sparkling white diamond eyes and crowned by a 1.00-ca...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Rare Colors - Two-Stone Yellow and White Diamond Yellow Gold Bezel Set Bangle
By Rare Colors
Located in New York, NY
0.39 Carats Total 0.22 Carat Emerald Cut F Color 0.17 Light Yellow Heart Shape Diamond VS+ Clarity Size 7 wrist Crafted in 18k Yellow Gold Bezel Cuff Bracelet At Rare Colors, yo...
White Diamond, Yellow 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.
Today, it would be tough to track down a jewelry lover who doesn’t have a stack of vintage bangles and other bracelets ready to go for any occasion.
People have worn bangles and other bracelets for centuries. Examples can be found in the wide range of personal adornments favored by the Ancient Egyptians, some of whom wore bracelets and armlets made of gold and flecked with gemstones such as lapis and turquoise.
Fashion has evolved over the years, but the popularity of bangles has remained the same. Jewelry makers have created cuffs in all manner of styles, and no matter what your taste, you can find antique and vintage diamond bangles, ruby bangles, emerald bangles and more to suit you and to pair with any of your favorite ensembles. And although “bracelets” and “bangles” are often used interchangeably, there is a difference between the two.
Bangles are solid, one-piece bands that are always characterized by their rigid ring shape. Today, they’re made of metal, plastic, wood or other materials. Because this cuff is a solid piece, you have to slide it over your hand. Bracelets, however, are flexible pieces. Whether they’re charm bracelets, link bracelets, beaded bracelets or another variety, you open and close a bracelet at its ends, where it locks around your wrist with a clasp.
Bracelets and bangles suit most anyone, and there’s a style of bangle for every occasion, whether you’ve opted for an Art Deco bangle, a Victorian-era bangle or another kind. And their versatility doesn’t end there. Jewelry lovers know that when it comes to bangle bracelets (and other kinds of bracelets), you never have to choose just one. Just as you might wear a vintage tennis bracelet by itself or pair it with other thin bracelets, you can opt for a simple pared-down look with a single bangle or go big and stack your sculptural modern bangles to deepen their impact or double up your classic gold bangles and pair them with a T-shirt and jeans or a comfortable cotton day dress.
Browse an extensive collection of vintage bangle bracelets and other bracelets on 1stDibs. Find extraordinary works by iconic jewelry houses such as Cartier, Tiffany & Co. and David Webb, or peruse the array of link bracelets, cuff bracelets and diamond bangle bracelets for innumerable accessorizing options.
This iconic jewel has captured countless hearts with its elegant design and its amatory symbolism. Counterfeiters have taken note of the demand and created fake versions. If you’re looking for a genuine Cartier Love bracelet, it’s crucial to check all the elements for authenticity. Our guide will teach you the telltale traits of a knockoff.
Mid-20th-century designer Andrew Grima upended tradition with his avant-garde aesthetic.
As elegant as they are versatile, these jewels have become chic staples.
From cameos to cigar bands, here are the looks on our radar this season.
The decades-old design is one of the most sought-after pieces of jewelry in the world.
Organic shapes, surprising textures, shimmering colors and inventive embellishments take the new generation of pearl jewelry from classic to cutting-edge.
Soak up the pleasures of the season with a these bold gems.
The philanthropist and heiress was an avid jewelry collector, and her trove of Jean Schlumberger creations embodies the love of nature she shared with the famed designer.