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
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, 18k Gold, Rose 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 in a rubove...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Cartier White Gold Half Diamond Love Bracelet Size 16 B6035816
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A signature 18k white gold half diamond bracelet from the Love collection by Cartier. The bracelet has the iconic screw motif displayed around the outer side of the edge, interspers...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Boucheron Art Nouveau Diamond and Platinum Bracelet, Circa 1910, 6.50 Carats
By Boucheron
Located in London, GB
A French, Art Nouveau, Boucheron diamond and platinum bracelet, featuring repeating links of forget-me-not type flowers, rub over set with old European-cut diamonds, within fine curl...
Diamond, Platinum
Cartier Rose Gold Diamond Juste Un Clou Bracelet Size 17 B6048517
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An iconic 18k rose gold Cartier diamond bracelet from the Juste Un Clou collection. The bracelet is in the style of a nail and has 27 round brilliant cut pave diamonds set in the hea...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage Amulette de Cartier XS Shell and Diamond Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in London, England
A stunning vintage Amulette de Cartier XS mother-of-pearl and diamond bracelet set in 18k yellow gold.
The bracelet features the iconic Cartier's Amulette motif. It is cen...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$13,000 / item
Ruby and Diamond Line Bracelet in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
This ruby diamond bracelet in 18K white gold features vivid red rubies alternating with diamonds in a geometric line. Its balanced arrangement creates an elegant rhythm around the wr...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier White Gold Diamond Juste Un Clou Bracelet Size 19 B6048719
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A signature 18k white gold Cartier diamond bracelet from the Juste Un Clou collection. The bracelet is in the style of a nail and has 32 round brilliant cut pave diamonds set in the ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Rose Gold Diamond Juste Un Clou Bracelet Size 16 B6048516
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An iconic 18k rose gold Cartier diamond bracelet from the Juste Un Clou collection. The bracelet is in the style of a nail and has 27 round brilliant cut pave diamonds set in the hea...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Cartier Rose Gold Diamond Juste Un Clou Bracelet Size 19 B6048519
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An iconic 18k rose gold Cartier diamond bracelet from the Juste Un Clou collection. The bracelet is in the style of a nail and has 32 round brilliant cut pave diamonds set in the hea...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Cartier Yellow Gold Diamond Juste Un Clou Bracelet Size 20 B6048620
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A stunning 18k yellow gold Cartier diamond bracelet from the Juste Un Clou collection. The bracelet is in the style of a nail and has 32 round brilliant cut diamonds pave set in the ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier White Gold Diamond Juste Un Clou Bracelet Size 16 B6048716
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An iconic 18k white gold Cartier diamond bracelet from the Juste Un Clou collection. The bracelet is in the style of a nail and has 27 round brilliant cut pave diamonds set in the he...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier White Gold Diamond Juste Un Clou Bracelet Size 17 B6048717
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A signature 18k white gold Cartier diamond bracelet from the Juste Un Clou collection. The bracelet is in the style of a nail and has 27 round brilliant cut pave diamonds set in the ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier White Gold Diamond Juste Un Clou Bracelet Size 17 B6048717
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A signature 18k white gold Cartier diamond bracelet from the Juste Un Clou collection. The bracelet is in the style of a nail and has 27 round brilliant cut pave diamonds set in the ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier 15.30 ct Diamond Pavé Link Bracelet in 18K White Gold
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Carat Weight: 15.30 carats Color/Clarity: F-G VVS-VS Size: 6.5 inches Creator: Cartier Metal: 18k white gold Weight: 42.36 grams Period: 2000s Louis Cartier's visionary designs def...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White 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
Cartier Rose Gold Diamond Juste Un Clou Bracelet Size 16 B6048516
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An iconic 18k rose gold Cartier diamond bracelet from the Juste Un Clou collection. The bracelet is in the style of a nail and has 27 round brilliant cut pave diamonds set in the hea...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Cartier White Gold Diamond Juste Un Clou Bracelet Size 18 B6048718
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An iconic 18k white gold diamond bracelet by Cartier from the Juste Un Clou collection. The bracelet is in the style of a nail and has 27 round brilliant cut pave diamonds set in the...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier White Gold Diamond Juste Un Clou Bracelet Size 20 B6048720
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A signature 18k white gold Cartier diamond bracelet from the Juste Un Clou collection. This bracelet has style of a nail with 32 round brilliant cut pave diamonds set in the head and...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Yellow Gold Diamond Juste Un Clou Bracelet Size 16 B6048616
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k yellow gold Cartier diamond bracelet from the Juste Un Clou collection. The bracelet is in the style of a nail and has 27 round brilliant cut pave diamonds set in the head and...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow 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 pave diamonds set in t...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Rose Gold Diamond Juste Un Clou Bracelet Size 20 B6048520
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An iconic 18k rose gold Cartier diamond bracelet from the Juste Un Clou collection. The bracelet is in the style of a nail and has 32 round brilliant cut pave diamonds set in the hea...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Cartier White Gold Pave Diamond & Ceramic Love Bracelet Size 21 N6032421
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k white gold diamond and ceramic bracelet by Cartier from the Love collection. The bracelet has black ceramic set to the iconic screw motifs around the outer edge with 204 round...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White 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
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
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Blue Sapphire & Diamond Trefle Alhambra Flower Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Birmingham, GB
Fine Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Blue Sapphire And Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Trefle Flower Ring. A stunning vintage ring with a unique floral design typical of Van Cleef & Arpe...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
Cartier White Gold Diamond Juste Un Clou Bracelet Size 15 B6048715
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 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 diamonds pave set in the head...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White 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 ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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
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
Vintage Cartier Amulette XS Pink Opal and Diamond Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in London, England
A stunning vintage Amulette de Cartier XS pink opal and diamond bracelet set in 18k rose gold.
The bracelet features the iconic Cartier Amulette motif. It is centrally set wit...
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Rose 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
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 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
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
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
Art Deco Platinum and 3.5 Carat Diamond and Sapphire Line Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Period: Art Deco Year: 1920s Material: Platinum,Diamond and Sapphire Weight: 16 Grams Size: Fits Up to 7.0” Wrist and 5.25mm at Widest Point Made in France
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
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
Cartier 18k Tri-Color Gold Diamond Double C Cuff Bangle Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
A striking expression of Cartier’s modern luxury, this Double C Cuff Bangle is exquisitely crafted in 18K tri-color gold, combining yellow, white, and rose gold in a sophisticated sc...
Diamond, Gold, 18k 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
Cartier Rose Gold Diamond Juste Un Clou Bracelet Size 16 B6048516
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k rose gold Cartier diamond bracelet from the Juste Un Clou collection. The bracelet is in the style of a nail and has 27 round brilliant cut pave diamonds set in the head and t...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Cartier Rose Gold Diamond Juste Un Clou Bracelet Size 17 B6048517
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An iconic 18k rose gold Cartier diamond bracelet from the Juste Un Clou collection. The bracelet is in the style of a nail and has 27 round brilliant cut pave diamonds set in the hea...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Cartier Yellow Gold Diamond Juste Un Clou Bracelet Size 15 B6048615
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A stunning 18k yellow gold Cartier diamond bracelet from the Juste Un Clou collection. The bracelet is in the style of a nail and has 27 round brilliant cut pave diamonds set in the ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Yellow Gold Diamond Juste Un Clou Bracelet Size 15 B6048615
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A stunning 18k yellow gold Cartier diamond bracelet from the Juste Un Clou collection. The bracelet is in the style of a nail and has 27 round brilliant cut pave diamonds set in the ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Rose Gold Diamond Juste Un Clou Bracelet Size 17 B6048517
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k rose gold Cartier diamond bracelet from the Juste Un Clou collection. The bracelet is in the style of a nail and has 27 round brilliant cut pave diamonds set in the head and t...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Cartier Rose Gold Diamond Juste Un Clou Bracelet Size 16 B6048516
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k rose gold Cartier diamond bracelet from the Juste Un Clou collection. The bracelet is in the style of a nail and has 27 round brilliant cut pave diamonds set in the head and t...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Cartier Rose Gold Diamond Juste Un Clou Bracelet Size 15 B6048515
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k rose gold Cartier diamond bracelet from the Juste Un Clou collection. The bracelet is in the style of a nail and has 27 round brilliant cut pave diamonds set in the head and t...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Cartier Rose Gold Diamond Juste Un Clou Bracelet Size 17 B6048517
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k rose gold Cartier diamond bracelet from the Juste Un Clou collection. The bracelet is in the style of a nail and has 27 round brilliant cut pave diamonds set in the head and t...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Cartier Rose Gold Diamond Juste Un Clou Bracelet Size 17 B6048517
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k rose gold Cartier diamond bracelet from the Juste Un Clou collection. The bracelet is in the style of a nail and has 27 round brilliant cut pave diamonds set in the head and t...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Cartier Rose Gold Diamond Juste Un Clou Bracelet Size 16 B6048516
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k rose gold Cartier diamond bracelet from the Juste Un Clou collection. The bracelet is in the style of a nail and has 27 round brilliant cut pave diamonds set in the head and t...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Cartier White Gold Diamond Juste Un Clou Bracelet Size 16 B6048716
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An iconic 18k white gold Cartier diamond bracelet from the Juste Un Clou collection. The bracelet is in the style of a nail and has 27 round brilliant cut pave diamonds set in the he...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco 55 ct Diamond Platinum Bracelet, One of a Kind
Located in Antwerp, BE
One of a kind platinum Art Deco bracelet fully set with round and baguette diamonds Diamonds : 3 Center round diamonds of 1.2 ct each +3round diamonds of 0.7 ct each+a huge amount o...
Diamond, Platinum
Cartier Maillon Panthére 18K Diamond White Ceramic Articulated Link Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A rare and fabulous Cartier Maillon Panthère articulated bracelet expertly crafted in 18-karat white gold, set with 96 brilliant-cut diamonds and polished white ceramic. The bracele...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier White Gold Diamond Juste Un Clou Bracelet Size 19 B6048719
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A signature 18k white gold Cartier diamond bracelet from the Juste Un Clou collection. The bracelet is in the style of a nail and has 32 round brilliant cut pave diamonds set in the ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Yellow Gold Diamond Juste Un Clou Bracelet Size 20 B6048620
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A stunning 18k yellow gold Cartier diamond bracelet from the Juste Un Clou collection. The bracelet is in the style of a nail and has 32 round brilliant cut diamonds pave set in the ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Rose Gold Diamond Juste Un Clou Bracelet Size 18 B6048518
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k rose gold Cartier diamond bracelet from the Juste Un Clou collection. The bracelet is in the style of a nail and has 27 round brilliant cut pave diamonds set in the head and t...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Cartier Rose Gold Diamond Juste Un Clou Bracelet Size 19 B6048519
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k rose gold Cartier diamond bracelet from the Juste Un Clou collection. The bracelet is in the style of a nail and has 32 round brilliant cut pave diamonds set in the head and t...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Cartier White Gold Diamond Juste Un Clou Bracelet Size 16 B6048716
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An iconic 18k white gold Cartier diamond bracelet from the Juste Un Clou collection. The bracelet is in the style of a nail and has 27 round brilliant cut pavé diamonds set in the he...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.
From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!
There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.
Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.
In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).
When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And on 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.
Today, antique and vintage bracelets are versatile and universally loved accessories that can add polish and pizzazz to any ensemble.
Bracelets were among the jewels discovered to have been buried with Pharaoh Tutankhamun when his tomb was unearthed in 1922, and wrist and arm bracelets were allegedly worn by Queen Puabi in Sumer, southern Mesopotamia. But preceding the adornments of Ancient Egypt and elsewhere, the people of prehistoric times likely wore the decorative accessory, fashioning it from shells and fish bones. When the Bronze Age allowed for more durable materials and semiprecious stones to be incorporated into jewelry, bracelets became a treasured symbol of wealth.
In the thousands of years following the debut of the world’s first bracelets, the artistry behind this common accessory has only broadened, with designers at popular jewelry houses growing more venturesome over time. David Webb looked to nature for his Animal Kingdom bracelets, and for her best-selling bracelets and more at Tiffany & Co., Elsa Peretti would frequently do the same. From bangles to tennis bracelets, the modern age offers plenty of options.
Internationally acclaimed bracelet designs have on occasion become powerful symbols of status, style and, in the case of Cartier's iconic design, love. The Cartier Love bracelet can be found on the wish list of most jewelry lovers and on the wrist of some of the world’s biggest stars. Its arrangement of mock screwheads and distinctive functionality — it was initially locked and unlocked with an accompanying vermeil screwdriver — is an enduring expression of loyalty, unity and romance. (Do you know how to spot a fake Cartier Love bracelet?)
While the Love bracelet has played a role in the skyrocketing popularity of cuff-style bracelets, they are far from the only glamorous option for collectors. Make a statement with an Art Deco design, a style that sees all kinds of iterations fitted with studded cuffs, one-of-a-kind shapes and dazzling insets. A chunky vintage gold bracelet in the Retro style will prove eye-catching and elevate any outfit.
One of the best things about bracelets, however, is that you never have to choose just one. Style icon Jacqueline Kennedy stacked her Croisillon bracelets — designed by Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co. — with such frequency that the ornate bangles were eventually dubbed “Jackie bracelets” by reporters. Contemporary silver pieces can easily complement each other, rendering a layering of luxury almost a necessity.
Find a diverse collection of bracelets that you can sort by style, stone cut and more on 1stDibs.
This iconic jewel has captured countless hearts with its elegant design and its amatory symbolism. Counterfeiters have taken note of the demand and created fake versions. If you’re looking for a genuine Cartier Love bracelet, it’s crucial to check all the elements for authenticity. Our guide will teach you the telltale traits of a knockoff.
Mid-20th-century designer Andrew Grima upended tradition with his avant-garde aesthetic.
From cameos to cigar bands, here are the looks on our radar this season.
The decades-old design is one of the most sought-after pieces of jewelry in the world.
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.