Cartier White Gold Half Diamond Love Bracelet Size 16 B6035816
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A stunning 18k white gold Cartier diamond bracelet from the Love collection. The bracelet comprises of the iconic screw motifs alternating with round brilliant cut diamonds. There ar...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier White Gold Half Diamond Love Bracelet Size 16 B6035816
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A stunning 18k white gold Cartier diamond bracelet from the Love collection. The bracelet comprises of the iconic screw motifs alternating with round brilliant cut diamonds. There ar...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Rose Gold Half Diamond Love Bracelet Size 18 B6036018
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k rose gold half diamond Cartier bracelet from the Love collection. The iconic screw motif alternates with 4 round brilliant cut diamonds on the outer edge of the bracelet total...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Cartier Yellow Gold Half Diamond Love Bracelet Size 16 B6035916
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k yellow gold Cartier half diamond bracelet from the Love collection. The bracelet comprises of screw motifs alternating with four round brilliant cut diamonds in a rubover sett...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Rose Gold Half Diamond Love Bracelet Size 18 B6036018
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k rose gold Cartier half diamond bracelet from the Love collection. The bracelet comprises of screw motifs alternating with four round brilliant cut diamonds in a rubover settin...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Cartier Rose Gold Half Diamond Love Bracelet Size 17 B6036017
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A signature 18k rose gold half diamond Cartier bracelet from the Love collection. The iconic screw motif alternates with 4 round brilliant cut diamonds on the outer edge of the brace...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Cartier Love Bracelet Rose Gold Half Diamond Size 16 B6036016
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An iconic 18k rose gold half diamond Cartier bracelet from the Love collection. The iconic screw motifs alternate with 4 round brilliant cut diamonds in a rubover setting throughout ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Cartier Yellow Gold Full Diamond Love Bracelet Size 16 B6040516
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An iconic 18k yellow gold full diamond bracelet by Cartier from the Love collection. The bracelet is set with 10 round brilliant cut diamonds in a rubover setting circulating the out...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier White Gold Full Diamond Love Bracelet Size 16 B6040716
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An iconic 18k white gold full diamond Cartier bracelet from the Love collection. The bracelet is set with 10 round brilliant cut diamonds circulating the outer edge throughout in a r...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Rose Gold Half Diamond Love Bracelet Size 16 B6036016
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An iconic 18k rose gold half diamond Cartier bracelet from the Love collection. The iconic screw motif alternates with 4 round brilliant cut diamonds throughout the centre of the ban...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Cartier Love Bracelet Rose Gold Half Diamond Size 16 B6036016
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An iconic 18k rose gold half diamond Cartier bracelet from the Love collection. The iconic screw motifs alternate with 4 round brilliant cut diamonds in a rubover setting throughout ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Cartier Rose Gold Full Diamond Love Bracelet Size 16 B6040616
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An iconic 18k rose gold full diamond bracelet by Cartier from the Love collection. The bracelet is set with 10 round brilliant cut diamonds circulating the outer edge throughout in a...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Cartier Rose Gold Full Diamond Love Bracelet Size 16 B6040616
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An iconic 18k rose gold full diamond bracelet by Cartier from the Love collection. The bracelet is set with 10 round brilliant cut diamonds circulating the outer edge throughout in a...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Cartier White Gold Half Diamond Love Bangle Size 19 B6035819
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An iconic 18k white gold Cartier diamond bracelet from the Love collection. The bracelet comprises of the iconic screw motifs alternating with round brilliant cut diamonds. There are...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Rose Gold Full Diamond Love Bracelet Size 19 B6040619
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An iconic 18k rose gold full diamond Love bracelet by Cartier. The bracelet is set with 10 round brilliant cut diamonds circulating the outer edge throughout totalling 0.96ct. The br...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Cartier Love Bracelet Rose Gold Half Diamond Size 16 B6036016
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An iconic 18k rose gold half diamond Cartier bracelet from the Love collection. The iconic screw motifs alternate with 4 round brilliant cut diamonds in a rubover setting throughout ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Cartier Rose Gold Half Diamond Love Bracelet Size 16 B6036016
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An iconic 18k rose gold half diamond Cartier bracelet from the Love collection. The iconic screw motif alternates with 4 round brilliant cut diamonds throughout the centre of the ban...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Cartier White Gold Full Diamond Love Bracelet Size 16 B6040716
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An iconic 18k white gold full diamond Cartier bracelet from the Love collection. The bracelet is set with 10 round brilliant cut diamonds circulating the outer edge throughout in a r...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Yellow Gold Full Diamond Love Bracelet Size 21 B6040521
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An iconic 18k yellow gold full diamond Love bracelet from the Love collection. The bracelet comprises of 10 round brilliant cut diamonds circulating the outer edge with a total weigh...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Yellow Gold Full Diamond Love Bracelet Size 16 B6040516
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An iconic 18k yellow gold full diamond bracelet by Cartier from the Love collection. The bracelet is set with 10 round brilliant cut diamonds in a rubover setting circulating the out...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier White Gold Full Diamond Love Bracelet Size 16 B6040716
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An iconic 18k white gold full diamond Cartier bracelet from the Love collection. The bracelet is set with 10 round brilliant cut diamonds circulating the outer edge throughout in a r...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Yellow Gold Half Diamond Love Bracelet Size 16 B6035916
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A stylish 18k yellow gold Cartier half diamond bracelet from the Love collection. The bracelet comprises of screw motifs alternating with six round brilliant cut diamonds in a rubove...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Yellow Gold Half Diamond Love Bracelet Size 16 B6035916
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An iconic 18k yellow gold Cartier half diamond bracelet from the Love collection. The bracelet comprises of screw motifs alternating with four round brilliant cut diamonds in a rubov...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier White Gold Full Diamond Love Bracelet Size 17 B6040717
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k white gold full diamond Cartier bracelet from the Love collection. The bracelet is set with 10 round brilliant cut diamonds circulating the outer edge throughout in a rubover ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier White Gold Full Diamond Love Bracelet Size 17 B6040717
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k white gold full diamond Cartier bracelet from the Love collection. The bracelet is set with 10 round brilliant cut diamonds circulating the outer edge throughout in a rubover ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Rose Gold Half Diamond Love Bracelet Size 17 B6036017
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An iconic 18k rose gold half diamond Cartier bracelet from the Love collection. The iconic screw motif alternates with 4 round brilliant cut diamonds on the outer edge of the bracele...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Cartier Rose Gold Full Diamond Love Bracelet Size 16 B6040616
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k rose gold full diamond bracelet by Cartier from the Love collection. The bracelet is set with 10 round brilliant cut diamonds circulating the outer edge throughout in a rubove...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Belle Epoque Diamond Set Bracelet Circa 1930s
Located in ADELAIDE, SA
This French made bracelet from the Belle Epoque era is exquisite. An articulated line bracelet with fine bead, bezel set and mille-grained settings. Secured and fitted with a tongue ...
Diamond, Platinum
Cartier Coral and Diamond Gold Bracelet, 1970s
By Cartier
Located in Roma, RM
A refined and distinctive Cartier bracelet dating to the 1970s, crafted in rich yellow gold and set with carved coral and diamonds. The design reflects Cartier’s elegant approach to ...
Coral, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Art Deco Platinum & 18K Gold 6.11 Carat Diamond Bracelet, circa 1930
Located in Miami, FL
An exceptional Art Deco diamond bracelet dating to circa 1930, combining the brilliance of platinum-set diamonds with the warmth of 18K yellow gold in an unusually architectural two-...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Cartier l Gold, Coloured Stone and Diamond 'Panthere' Bracelet.
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
Important Jewels from the Collection of Patrica Wallace. Centering a panther set with round diamonds, against a semi-circular ground of calibre-cut rubies, emeralds and sapphires, ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Timeless Flexible Art Deco Bracelet with Floating Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
This is a repurposed diamond and platinum watch that has 2 carats of old diamonds floating where the timepiece was. The watch is original with diamond plaquettes in a deco design wi...
Diamond, Platinum
Cartier 4 Diamond 'Love' Bangle Bracelet in 18k Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier 4 Diamond 'Love' Bangle Bracelet in 18k Yellow Gold. This classic design features 8 screw motifs and 4 round brilliant cut diamonds with total weight of approximately 0.40ct...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Chopard Happy Spirit Diamond Yellow Gold Bracelet
By Chopard
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond "Happy Spirit" Bracelet by Chopard. With 55 Diamonds and One Round Center Floating Diamond, VS1 Clarity, G Color. Total Diamond Weight: .97CT. Details: Leng...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Cartier White Gold Diamond Juste Un Clou Bracelet Size 15 B6048715
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An iconic 18k white gold and diamond bracelet by Cartier from the Juste Un Clou collection. The bangle is in the style of a nail and has 27 round brilliant cut pavé diamonds set in t...
Diamond, White Gold
Cartier Art Deco Diamond and Platinum Bracelet, 22.40 Carats, Circa 1929
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
An Art Deco diamond bracelet by Cartier Paris, for Cartier New York, comprising four flexible segments, designed with an elongated octagonal buckle, enhanced by four, raised ribbons ...
Diamond, Platinum
Van Cleef & Arpels White Gold Diamond Perlée Clovers Bracelet VCARP3O300
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A stunning 18k white gold bracelet by Van Cleef & Arpels from the Perlée Clovers collection. The bracelet features 18 four leaf clover motifs, each set with 4 round brilliant cut...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$60,000Sale Price|20% Off
Exquisite 1920s Art Deco Platinum Diamond & Emerald Bracelet
Located in Chicago, IL
Exquisite 1920s Art Deco Platinum Diamond & Emerald Bracelet An exquisite original Art Deco bracelet from the 1920s, masterfully handcrafted in platinum and adorned with approximate...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
$48,000Sale Price|20% Off
Van Cleef & Arpels Perlée Clovers Diamond 18k White Gold Bangle Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Chicago, IL
Elevate your personal collection with this exquisite Van Cleef & Arpels Perlée Clovers bracelet, a sophisticated masterpiece crafted from lustrous 18k white gold. This iconic pie...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Retro 14k Rose Gold Ruby & Diamond Wide Buckle Bracelet
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Old Hollywood called, and it thinks this bracelet is absolutely divine, darling. This 1940s Retro buckle bracelet is exactly what jewelry looked like when the world was emerging from...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels White Gold Diamond Sweet Alhambra 6 Motif Bracelet VCARO85700
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k white gold bracelet by Van Cleef & Arpels from the Sweet Alhambra Collection. Comprises of 6 iconic 4-leaf clover motifs, each pavé set with a diamond inlay, complemented ...
Diamond, White Gold
Cartier Trinity Diamond Tri Color Gold Bangle Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Signature Trinity bracelet by Cartier, set in 18k rose, white and yellow gold, with a full circle of pave set diamonds - 1.56ctw G/VS. The bracelet measures 2.25" in diameter, will f...
Diamond, Gold
Cartier Rose Gold Half Diamond Love Bracelet Size 19 B6036019
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k rose gold half diamond Cartier bracelet from the Love collection. The iconic screw motif alternates with 4 round brilliant cut diamonds on the outer edge of the bracelet total...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond 18k Gold & Platinum Vintage Bracelet, Circa 1973
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Details & Measurements: Maker: Van Cleef & Arpels Period: Circa 1973 Serial Number: 24709 Metal: 18K yellow gold and platinum Gemstones: Diamonds Diamond Cut: Round brilliant...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Cartier White Gold Full Diamond Love Bracelet Size 19 B6040719
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k white gold full diamond Cartier bracelet from the Love collection. The bracelet is set with 10 round brilliant cut diamonds circulating the outer edge throughout in a rubover ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef And Arpels Turquoise Sapphire and Diamond Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef And Arpels Turquoise Sapphire and Diamond Bracelet. Circa 1970 A bracelet featuring cabochon turquoise and round cut sapphires and diamonds set in 18 karat gold and plat...
Diamond, Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Platinum
Cartier White Gold Full Diamond Love Bracelet Size 16 B6040716
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k white gold full diamond Cartier bracelet from the Love collection. The bracelet is set with 10 round brilliant cut diamonds circulating the outer edge throughout in a rubover ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Guiloche and diamond vintage Alhambra bracelet in 18k
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Guiloche and diamond vintage Alhambra bracelet in 18k yellow gold. The bracelet features 5 clover motifs mounted on a cable chain; 3 of the mountings set with ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Cartier Rose Gold Full Diamond Love Bracelet Size 18 B6040618
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k rose gold full diamond bracelet by Cartier from the Love Collection. The bracelet is set with 10 round brilliant cut diamonds circulating the outer edge throughout totalling 0...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Cartier Yellow Gold Half Diamond Love Bracelet Size 16 B6035916
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k yellow gold Cartier half diamond bracelet from the Love collection. The bracelet comprises of screw motifs alternating with four round brilliant cut diamonds in a rubover sett...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Yellow Gold Half Diamond Love Bracelet Size 19 B6035919
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k yellow gold Cartier half diamond bracelet from the Love collection. The bracelet comprises of screw motifs alternating with four round brilliant cut diamonds in a rubover sett...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier 100th Anniversary Diamond Star Trinity BangleBracelet
By Cartier
Located in Bethesda, MD
From Cartier's celebrated trinity anniversary collection. A trinity bangle with 100 diamond stars for 100 years ♦ Designer: Cartier ♦ Metal: 18 karat ♦ Circa 2002 ♦ 100 diamond=3.50 ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Hermès 18ct White Gold Diamond Kelly Gourmette SH Bracelet
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Hermès 18ct White Gold Diamond TPM Kelly Gourmet Bracelet Product Details Xupes Ref: COMJ892 Brand: Hermès Model: Kelly Gourmette Type: Bracelet Serial Number: 2******** RRP: £15,36...
Diamond, White Gold
Tiffany & Co. Vintage 12.00cttw 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Bracelet
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
A striking vintage Tiffany & Co. bracelet rendered in 18K yellow gold, showcasing an intricate nugget-inspired design that feels both organic and sculptural. The surface is composed ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Angela Cummings 26.00cttw Platinum Round Diamond Cloud Bracelet
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Experience the epitome of luxury with the Angela Cummings Platinum Round Diamond Cloud Bracelet, boasting an impressive total carat weight of 26.00cttw. Crafted with meticulous atten...
Diamond, Platinum
Cartier Diadea Diamond White Gold Link Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
18k White Gold Diamond Diadea Bracelet by Cartier. 65 round brilliant cut diamonds E color, VVS1 clarity total weight approx. 2.5ct This bracelet comes with an original Cartier cert...
Diamond, White Gold
CARTIER PARIS GAY FRERES 18k Yellow Gold & Diamond Bone Cuff 1970s Vintage
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Cartier Paris 18k Yellow Gold & Diamond Bone Cuff Bangle Bracelet Vintage 1970s Gay Freres Maker Here is your chance to purchase a beautiful and highly collectible designer ba...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Cartier White Gold Full Diamond Love Bracelet Size 19 B6040719
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k white gold full diamond Cartier bracelet from the Love collection. The bracelet is set with 10 round brilliant cut diamonds circulating the outer edge throughout in a rubover ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Yellow Gold Full Diamond Love Bracelet Size 16 B6040516
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k yellow gold full diamond bracelet by Cartier from the Love collection. The bracelet is set with 10 round brilliant cut diamonds in a rubover setting circulating throughout the...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Rose Gold Half Diamond Love Bracelet Size 19 B6036019
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k rose gold half diamond Cartier bracelet from the Love collection. The iconic screw motif alternates with 4 round brilliant cut diamonds on the outer edge of the bracelet total...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose 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.
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.