Estate Emerald Bracelet
20th Century Beaded Bracelets
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Modernist Link Bracelets
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Bangles
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Retro Bracelets
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Tennis Bracelets
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1970s Link Bracelets
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
1990s American Modern Link Bracelets
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Link Bracelets
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Vintage 1980s Tennis Bracelets
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Cufflinks
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Link Bracelets
Diamond, Emerald, Peridot, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Link Bracelets
Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Retro Bracelets
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1970s Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Tennis Bracelets
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Tennis Bracelets
Emerald, Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Retro Bracelets
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Tennis Bracelets
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Retro Bangles
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s Retro Link Bracelets
Amethyst, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Modern Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1970s American Bangles
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Link Bracelets
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Vintage 1980s Bangles
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
20th Century Retro Link Bracelets
Citrine, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s Unknown Retro Retro Bracelets
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
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Antique 19th Century American Edwardian Link Bracelets
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
American Charm Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, Emerald, Opal, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Dutch Retro Charm Bracelets
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1970s Italian Revival Link Bracelets
Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Link Bracelets
Platinum
20th Century Retro Bracelets
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Tennis Bracelets
White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
20th Century Retro Bracelets
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rhodium
1990s Retro Bangles
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century More Bracelets
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, White Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s Retro Bracelets
Emerald, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cuff Bracelets
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Tennis Bracelets
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Retro Bracelets
Diamond, Emerald, Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Tennis Bracelets
Citrine, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Unknown Link Bracelets
Diamond, Platinum
20th Century Collectible Jewelry
Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Link Bracelets
White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Link Bracelets
White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
1990s Modern Link Bracelets
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Artisan Bangles
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Retro Bangles
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Bangles
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Retro Retro Bracelets
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary More Jewelry
White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s American Bangles
Emerald, Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Art Deco Link Bracelets
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Art Deco More Bracelets
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1970s Italian Egyptian Revival Bangles
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s Retro Retro Bracelets
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s American Victorian Retro Bracelets
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Emerald, Cultured Pearl, Peridot, Ruby, Blue...
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Link Bracelets
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Tennis Bracelets
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Tennis Bracelets
Diamond, Platinum
Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Link Bracelets
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Bangles
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Unknown Tennis Bracelets
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Link Bracelets
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Modern Link Bracelets
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s Tennis Bracelets
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary More Bracelets
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Modern Link Bracelets
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s American Retro Tennis Bracelets
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Link Bracelets
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Retro Bracelets
Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Modern Link Bracelets
Rock Crystal, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Tennis Bracelets
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1970s Contemporary Link Bracelets
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Tennis Bracelets
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Link Bracelets
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Tennis Bracelets
Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Peridot, Blue Topaz, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Classical Greek Link Bracelets
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s Tennis Bracelets
Emerald, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Charm Bracelets
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow ...
20th Century American Artisan Retro Bracelets
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
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Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
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Diamond, Tourmaline, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
2010s Turkish Art Deco Cocktail Rings
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1990s Italian Cocktail Dresses
2010s Japanese Trench Coats
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
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1990s Link Bracelets
Yellow Gold
2010s American Band Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
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The Legacy of Diamond in Jewelry Design
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.
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Finding the Right Bracelets for You
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.
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