Van Cleef & Arpels Sapphire & Diamond Bracelet in Platinum – 28 ct Total
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Carat Weight: Sapphire 11.0 cts., 17 cts. Diamonds Color/Clarity: G-I, VVS-VS Size: 6.88 inches Creator: Van Cleef & Arpels Metal: Platinum Weight: 70.10 grams Period: 1980s Thi...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
$20,000Sale Price|20% Off
Chopard Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Bracelet
By Chopard
Located in Chicago, IL
a luxurious Chopard bracelet, a stunning blend of elegance and craftsmanship. Marked with "750 LUC," this piece is a testament to Chopard's dedication to quality. The bracelet featur...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$46,400Sale Price|20% Off
Cartier 18K White Gold Diamond Tennis Bracelet, 4.25 Carats
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
A refined Cartier tennis bracelet crafted in solid 18 karat white gold and elegantly set with a continuous line of brilliant round diamonds. This timeless design showcases exceptiona...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$36,000Sale Price|20% Off
Piaget 6 Carat 18K White Gold Diamond Bracelet
By Piaget
Located in Chicago, IL
Exceptional vintage diamond bracelet by Piaget, crafted in 18K white gold and showcasing the refined elegance and technical mastery for which the maison is renowned. The bracelet is...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Platinum Sapphire & Diamond Bracelet, Mauboussin Style
By Mauboussin
Located in Braintree, GB
An exceptional Art Deco period bracelet crafted in solid platinum, set with natural sapphires and diamonds, and dating to the 1920s–1930s. The design is strongly associated with the ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
1900s Maison Auger 22 Carat Diamond Platinum Bracelet
Located in Poitiers, FR
Bracelet in platinum, mascaron hallmark. Splendid river of diamonds, it is composed with a fall articulated of old cut diamonds. The clasp is in the form of a ratchet with a safety 8...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
An 18k Gold and Diamond Zig Zag bracelet
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An 18-karat rose gold zigzag tennis bracelet set with brilliant-cut diamonds (app. 5 carats) with invisible clasp and double safety clasp. weight: 12.23 g. length: 17 cm width: 1 cm
Diamond, 18k Gold
20.00 Carat Sapphire and 12.00 Carat Diamond Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum with 60 GIA certified French cut Sapphires weighing approximately a total of 20.00 carats and 120 Baguette cut Diamonds weighing approximately a total of 1...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
BNIB Hermès Kelly Chaine Bracelet Full Diamond 18K Rose Gold
By Hermès
Located in Forest Park, GA
The Hermès Kelly Chaine Bracelet Full Diamond is a refined expression of timeless luxury, inspired by the iconic Kelly design and elevated with exquisite pavé diamonds. Crafted with ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
$31,200Sale Price|20% Off
Van Cleef & Arpels diamond bangle bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Chicago, IL
Van Cleef & Arpels diamond bangle bracelet Approximate Total Weight: 2.6 carats Gemstone Quality: Mostly F-G color and VS clarity Dimensions: 5mm wide, inner circumference 6.5 inche...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger Diamond and Blue Enamel Bangle in 18k
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger diamond and blue enamel bangle in 18k yellow gold. The bangle is inlaid with blue paillonné enamel, scattered with 108 round brilliant cut diamonds wi...
Diamond, Enamel
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
Art Nouveau French Snake Bracelet Covered Dial Watch
Located in Firenze, IT
Period: 1910-1919 Provenance: France Circumference: 18 cm Weight: 126 gr Il bracciale in oro 18 carati è stato realizzato tra il 1910 e il 1919, in perfetto stile Art Nouveau, un mo...
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
René Boivin 18K Yellow Gold Emerald Bead & Diamond Bracelet, 1970s
By René Boivin
Located in Hong Kong, HK
multiple strands of emerald beads, with the beads measuring approximately 2.73-3.04 mm in diameter. Faceted emeralds, totaling approximately 0.32 carat, and round brilliant cut diamo...
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold
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 Diamond and Sapphire Tennis Bracelet in Platinum
Located in Berlin, BE
Elegant Art Deco bracelet crafted in platinum, showcasing a refined geometric design characteristic of the period. The bracelet is set with old cut diamonds totaling approximately 5 ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond, Sapphire & Ruby Gold Rope Twist Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond, Sapphire & Ruby Gold Rope Twist Bracelet Description: A striking Van Cleef & Arpels bracelet composed of intricately woven 18K yellow gold li...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Art Deco Diamond Emerald Platinum Starburst Bracelet
Located in Miami, FL
This antique pattern of lines, or rays radiating from the centrally positioned Diamond are an absract starburst effect visualized by the maker of this exceptional, vintage Art Deco...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
MESSIKA 18 karat white gold pave diamond cuff bracelet
By Messika
Located in Amsterdam, NL
This bracelet is in new condition and is accompanied with its original box and certifcate. 0,95ct width 4,5mm
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
LACLOCHE Frères Paris Signed Art Deco Platinum 46.00 CTW Diamond Wide Bracelet
By Lacloche Freres
Located in Miami, FL
This is an institutional-grade, museum-caliber antique Art Deco diamond bracelet of monumental proportions, masterfully crafted by the historic Parisian high-jewelry maison, Lacloche...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Cartier LOVE Bracelet On Chain With 2 Diamonds 18K White Gold
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier LOVE Bracelet On Chain With 2 Diamonds The bracelet is 18K white gold Set with 2 brilliant-cut diamonds totaling 0.03 carat Adjustable chain length: 16.5 cm and 18.5 cm Motif...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Gold Sinuous Recycled Yellow Gold Diamond Organic Sculptural Bracelet by MAZARIN
Located in Geneve, CH
Recycled Yellow Gold Eboris Bracelet with Diamond by MAZARIN Dimensions: Inner circumference : 15 / 16 / 17 cm Materials: 32.15 g of recycled yellow gold 750/1000, 1 pear-shaped diam...
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold
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
$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
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
Lugano 10.25 Carat Multi-Color Diamond Wood Cuff
By Lugano
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Unique Lugano Italy cuff crafted of genuine wood with 10.25 carats total weight in diamonds. The cuff is embellished with an 18 karat white gold and a multi color diamond floral moti...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
$112,000Sale Price|20% Off
Mid-Century Cartier 18K Tri-Color Gold Diamond Woven Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
An exceptional mid-century Cartier bracelet showcasing the maison’s mastery of texture, movement, and sculptural elegance. Crafted in 18K yellow gold, this striking woven foliage fl...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$104,000Sale Price|20% Off
Sapphire, Diamond and Platinum Bracelet 1930
Located in Tel Aviv - Jaffa, IL
This stunning bracelet is from France and was made during the Art Deco period. It is a wide articulated band with a stunning open work geometric design. It is a milgrain circular set...
Diamond, Platinum
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
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
18 Karat Gold 0.52 Carat Diamonds and 8.50 Carat French Cut Sapphires Bracelet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Type: Bracelet Wearable Length: 7" Width: 6.8 mm Metal: White Gold Metal Purity: 18K Hallmarks: 750 Total Weight: 23.70 Gram Stone Type: .52CT Diamonds & Sapphires Stock Number: BJ1
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
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
Van Cleef & Arpels “Olympia” 17.6 ct Diamond Bracelet in 18K Gold – Signed
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Carat Weight: 17.60 carats Color/Clarity: F-G, VS Size: 7.5 inches Creator: Van Cleef & Arpels Metal: 18k yellow gold Weight: 71.38 grams Period: 1970s Experience the allure of ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
$78,400Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Platinum Diamond and Sapphire Bracelet, 20 Carats Total
Located in Chicago, IL
An elegant Art Deco platinum bracelet featuring approximately 14 carats of diamonds accented by approximately 6.00 carats of richly colored sapphires. The design reflects the refine...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Hermès Filet d'or bracelet in 18 karat rose gold, diamond
By Hermès
Located in PARIS, FR
Hermès Filet d'or bracelet in 18 karat rose gold. Bracelet signed Hermès with a horse bit motif (equestrian buckle) and an adjustable chain. The end of the chain is set with a brilli...
Diamond, Rose Gold
Vintage Cartier Charm Bracelet 18k Gold French Estate Jewelry
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A rare vintage Cartier charm bracelet, made of 18 karat yellow gold, featuring gemstones. The vintage bracelet has six charms in total. Two charms of a hexagon...
Diamond, Emerald, Malachite, Ruby, 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
Tourbillon Diamond Band in 18k Yellow Gold by MARIANNE CANARELLI
Located in Geneve, CH
Tourbillon Diamond Band in 18k Yellow Gold by MARIANNE CANARELLI. Dimensions: Available upon request. Materials: 18k Yellow Gold, Mass-set Diamonds. The Tourbillon Band is a handmad...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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 "Panthere" Diamond, Emerald & Onyx Cuff Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier 'Panthere' Diamond, Emerald and Onyx Cuff Bracelet In 18k Yellow Gold. The bracelet features Iconic 'Panthere' head design. Encrusted with 361 round brilliant cut diamonds, w...
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold
Boucheron Retro Sapphire and Diamond Bracelet
By Boucheron
Located in New York, NY
Boucheron Retro Sapphire and Diamond Bracelet Made circa 1940 A bracelet featuring calibre sapphires & diamonds forming a knot motif. This bracelet is adjustable to different leng...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Hermes Diamond / Spinel Kelly Cuff Bracelet 18k Gold 6 Interchangeable Straps
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a unique Hermes Kelly Cuff Bracelet set with 5 interchangeable crocodile straps. Kindly read details: The diamond Kelly cuff has 493 brilliant cut round diamonds, 6...
Diamond, Rose Gold, White Gold
1950s Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Belt Bracelet
Located in Poitiers, FR
Bracelet in 18 karat yellow gold. Sublime vintage yellow gold bracelet. It is supple and forms a belt of articulated wave motifs. Some links are pierced to accommodate the clasp, whi...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Penelope Bracelet Double C 18k Gold Diamond Link Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This vintage Cartier Penelope bracelet is crafted in 18k gold and designed with five rows of interlinked openwork circles. The repeating pattern creates a flexible structure that mov...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Art Deco Diamond and Sapphire Line Bracelet with Zig-Zag Pattern
Located in Venice, CA
This is a sophisticated variation of a classic Art Deco line bracelet featuring rows of sparkling diamonds and sapphires. What sets this bracelet apart is the beautiful thin line of ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond "Perlee" Bracelet In 18k Yellow Gold.
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Perlee Bracelet In 18k Yellow Gold. This is the older model with larger and more diamond carat weight. 6.00 carats The bracelet features hinged bangle...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Modern Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow White Gold Arabesque Bracelet
Located in Poitiers, FR
This charming chain bracelet is decorated with 3 flat patterns pierced, chiseled with arabesques and set with modern brilliant- cut diamonds, the center one being more important. The...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
Emerald and Diamond Vintage Style Halo Bangle Bracelet 18K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Emerald and Diamond Vintage Style Halo Bangle Bracelet 18K White Gold Diamond Weight: 1.06 Carats Emerald Weight: 0.70 Carats A refined and elegant design, this 18K white gold bang...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Modern Sapphire, 3.89 Carats, Diamond, 1.65 Carats and Platinum Line Bracelet
Located in London, GB
A modern sapphire diamond and platinum line bracelet, set with nine sets of four French-cut sapphires, with a total weight of 3.89 carats and nine sets of four round brilliant-cut di...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Diamond Bangle Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Darnestown, MD
Van Cleef and Arpels ribbed, hinged bangle bracelet with four diamonds in the center. They weigh approximately .8 karats. The front of the bracelet is 7/16 of an inch wide tapering t...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
Chanel Diamond Line Bracelet In 18k Yellow Gold.
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel Diamond Line Bracelet In 18k Yellow Gold. The bracelet features classic line design, set with a single row of round brilliant cut diamonds. Equipped with the box clasp and fol...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
French Napoleon III Turquoise Black Enamel Fine Pearls 18K Rose Gold Bracelet
Located in Poitiers, FR
Bracelet in 18 karat rose gold, eagle and rhinoceros heads hallmarks. Antique gold ring of oval shape it is formed of 4 plates of bulging gold, chiselled on the edges and articulated...
Diamond, White Diamond, Turquoise, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Bracelet Gold Coral Gemstones French Estate Jewelry
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An exquisite Van Cleef & Arpels bracelet made of 18k gold, coral, chrysoprase and accented with diamond. The bracelet consists of five elongated coral planks framed in 18 karat yello...
Chrysophrase, Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Paris Diamond Gold Link Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Greenwich, CT
Link up with this spectacular Van Cleef & Arpels Paris diamond and 18 karat yellow gold vintage bracelet. With a total of 2.50 carats of round cut diamonds, this one-of-a-kind brace...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Impressive Platinum 45 Carat Diamond Estate Link Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
This is an impressive diamond link bracelet mounted with luxurious french cut diamonds, vintage round cut diamonds as well as baguette cuts. Indulging and scintillating this incredib...
Diamond, Platinum
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.
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.