Cartier White Gold Half Diamond Love Bracelet Size 17 B6035817
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k white gold Cartier half diamond bracelet from the Love collection. The bracelet comprises of the iconic screw motifs on the outer edge alternating with 4 round brilliant cut d...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Rose Gold 6 Diamond SM Love Bracelet Size 20 B6047620
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A beautiful 18k rose gold Cartier bracelet from the Love collection. The bracelet comprises of 6 round brilliant cut diamonds alternating with the iconic screw motifs along the outer...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Cartier Rose Gold 6 Diamond SM Love Bracelet Size 15 B6047615
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A beautiful 18k rose gold Cartier bracelet from the Love collection. The bracelet comprises of 6 round brilliant cut diamonds alternating with the iconic screw motifs along the outer...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Cartier White Gold 6 Diamond SM Love Bracelet Size 18 B6047718
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A beautiful 18k white gold Cartier bracelet from the Love collection. The bracelet comprises of 6 round brilliant-cut diamonds alternating with the iconic screw motifs along the oute...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 6.72 Carat Cabochon Cut Sapphire Bracelet with Diamonds
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning antique French 6.72 carat sapphire and 7.15 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold and silver set bracelet; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, Silver
Cartier Rose Gold Full Diamond Love Bracelet SM Size 18 B6047918
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k rose gold Cartier bracelet from the Love collection. The bracelet comprises 10 round brilliant cut diamonds circulating the outer edge with a total weight 0.21ct and features ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Cartier White Gold Half Diamond Love Bracelet Size 18 B6035818
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k white gold Cartier half diamond bracelet from the Love collection. The bracelet comprises of the iconic screw motifs on the outer edge alternating with 4 round brilliant cut d...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Rose Gold 6 Diamond SM Love Bracelet Size 17 B6047617
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A beautiful 18k rose gold Cartier bracelet from the Love collection. The bracelet comprises of 6 round brilliant cut diamonds alternating with the iconic screw motifs along the outer...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Cartier Rose Gold 6 Diamond SM Love Bracelet Size 15 B6047615
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A beautiful 18k rose gold Cartier bracelet from the Love collection. The bracelet comprises of 6 round brilliant cut diamonds alternating with the iconic screw motifs along the outer...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Cartier White Gold Half Diamond Love Bracelet Size 21 B6035821
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An iconic 18k white gold Cartier half diamond bracelet from the Love collection. The bracelet comprises of the iconic screw motifs on the outer edge alternating with 4 round brillian...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier White Gold Diamond Juste Un Clou Bracelet Size 19 B6048719
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A stunning 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 pavé diamonds set in th...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
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 pave diamonds set in the head...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier White Gold Full Diamond Love Bracelet SM Size 16 B6048016
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k white gold Cartier bracelet from the Love collection. The bracelet comprises 10 round brilliant cut diamonds circulating the outer edge with a total weight 0.21ct and features...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier White Gold 6 Diamond SM Love Bracelet Size 20 B6047720
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A beautiful 18k white gold Cartier bracelet from the Love collection. The bracelet comprises of 6 round brilliant cut diamonds alternating with the iconic screw motifs along the oute...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Rose Gold 6 Diamond SM Love Bracelet Size 17 B6047617
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A beautiful 18k rose gold Cartier bracelet from the Love collection. The bracelet comprises of 6 round brilliant cut diamonds alternating with the iconic screw motifs along the outer...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Cartier Rose Gold 6 Diamond SM Love Bracelet Size 19 B6047619
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A beautiful 18k rose gold Cartier bracelet from the Love collection. The bracelet comprises of 6 round brilliant cut diamonds alternating with the iconic screw motifs along the outer...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose 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 6 Diamond SM Love Bracelet Size 17 B6047617
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A beautiful 18k rose gold Cartier bracelet from the Love collection. The bracelet comprises of 6 round brilliant cut diamonds alternating with the iconic screw motifs along the outer...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Cartier White Gold 6 Diamond SM Love Bracelet Size 17 B6047717
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A beautiful 18k white gold Cartier bracelet from the Love collection. The bracelet comprises of 6 round brilliant cut diamonds alternating with the iconic screw motifs along the oute...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
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
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
Tiffany & Co. 18K Yellow Gold And Platinum Lynn Diamond Bracelet
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
An exceptional Tiffany & Co. bracelet designed by Jean Schlumberger, crafted in platinum and 18K yellow gold and set throughout with approximately 4.00 carats of round brilliant-cut ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Cartier White Gold 6 Diamond SM Love Bracelet Size 16 B6047716
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A beautiful 18k white gold Cartier bracelet from the Love collection. The bracelet comprises of 6 round brilliant cut diamonds alternating with the iconic screw motifs along the oute...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White 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
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels 18k Gold Platinum Onyx Diamond Bangle Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A vintage Van Cleef & Arpels bangle bracelet, crafted from textured 18k gold and set with an onyx panel and pavé diamonds. The bracelet features a hinged design with a hammered, ...
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Cartier Yellow Gold Diamond Juste Un Clou Bracelet Size 19 B6048619
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 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 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 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
$19,000 / item
Ruby and Diamond Art Deco Bracelet in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
This ruby diamond bracelet features vivid ruby accents framed by brilliant diamonds in a refined geometric arrangement. The rich red gemstones create striking contrast and give this ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, 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, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose 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
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
CARTIER Panthère de Cartier Platinum Diamond Emerald Onyx Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
An icon of high jewelry, the Panthère de Cartier bracelet (Large Size) embodies the fierce spirit of Cartier’s most legendary motif. This striking design is crafted in platinum and f...
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Platinum
Cartier Yellow Gold Diamond Juste Un Clou Bracelet Size 19 B6048619
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 White Gold Pave Diamond SM Love Bracelet Size 16 N6710816
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A sparkly 18k white gold diamond Cartier bracelet from the Love collection. The bracelet comprises of the iconic screw motifs around the outer edge complemented with 177 round brilli...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White 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 Juste un Clou Classic Diamond Nail 18K Rose Gold Bangle Bracelet Size 17
By Cartier
Located in Fairfax, VA
An elegant Cartier Juste un Clou Classic Model bracelet crafted in solid 18K rose gold and accented with diamonds. The iconic nail-inspired design features clean lines and polished r...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Cartier White Gold Diamond Juste Un Clou Bracelet Size 20 B6048720
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 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 head a...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
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 pavé diamonds set in the head...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mauboussin Diamond Link Bracelet 18K Yellow Gold
By Mauboussin
Located in Dallas, TX
Mauboussin Diamond Link Bracelet in 18K Yellow Gold. The bracelet features approximately 2ctw of round diamonds. 6.5" Length, 0.25" Wide, 25.4 Grams
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Art Deco 1930s 7.00 Carat Diamond Bracelet with Sapphires
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum with a Square cut Diamond at the center, accenting Trillion cut Diamonds, and Old European cut Diamonds weighing a total of approximately 7.00 carats, G/H ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Cartier Maillon Panthere Diamond Ceramic White Gold Link Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
18k White Gold Ceramic Diamond Necklace by Cartier. Part of Cartier's Stunning "Maillon Panthere" Collection. With 280 round brilliant cut diamonds VS1 clarity, E color total weigh...
Diamond, White Gold
Gold Bangle Bracelet Set with Diamonds and Sapphire
By Baume
Located in Poitiers, FR
Bracelet in 18 carat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. An oval opening bangle type bracelet with 3 flat golden bands at the front and an openwork floral design set with diamonds and ...
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow ...
Cartier Trinity Diamond Gold Rolling Bangle Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
18k yellow gold Trinity rolling tri bangle bracelet, set with approx. 8.85ctw in diamonds, crafted by Cartier. The bracelet will fit approx. 7" wrist and is 11mm wide when worn. Mark...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Cartier D'Amour Single Diamond Bracelet Small Model 18K Yellow Gold 0.09Ct
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
This stunning Cartier D'Amour chain bracelet is adorned with a bezel set single round brilliant cut diamond in the center weighing 0.09 carat. Small Model. Crafted in 18k yellow gold...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Chanel White Gold, Black Ceramic and Diamond Camélia Galbé Ring and Bracelet
By Chanel
Located in Geneva, CH
Beautiful Chanel Limited Edition Camélia Galbé bracelet and matching ring in white gold, ceramic and diamond, featuring a charming black ceramic flower set at its center with a brill...
Diamond, 18k Gold
1950s Mellerio dits Meller Paris Emerald Diamond Plat. Bracelet
By Mellerio dits Meller
Located in New York, NY
This Estate bracelet by Mellerio features five stunning Emerald-cut Emeralds float within a braid of baguette and round brilliant-cut Diamonds, in a platinum setting. This unique bra...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
47 Diamonds 18kt Yellow Gold Tennis Bracelet
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
The "47 Diamonds 18kt Yellow Gold Tennis Bracelet" is a gorgeous piece of jewelry. The bracelet is adorned with a total of 47 brilliant-cut diamonds for 1.40ct total. These are prec...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bulgari Serpenti Diamond 18K White Gold Bangle Bracelet Size 15
By Bulgari
Located in Tysons, VA
Description: An iconic Serpenti bangle bracelet by Bulgari, exquisitely crafted in solid 18K white gold. This elegant piece features the Maison's legendary serpent design adorned wit...
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Boucheron Pearl Diamond Gold Scroll Design Bangle Bracelet
By Boucheron
Located in New York, NY
This bracelet is of scroll design, set with 2 cultured pearls accented by old European cut diamond lines and seed pearls. The bracelet is composed of 2 removable double clip brooche...
Cultured Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold
Cartier 18K White Gold Juste Un Clou Diamond Classic Bracelet Size 18
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned Cartier Juste un Clou bracelet crafted in 18-karat white gold and set with round brilliant-cut diamonds. The bracelet features Cartier’s signature nail-inspired design, wit...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late Art Deco 9 Carats Diamonds and 2.50 Carats Colombian Emerald Line Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Period: Late Art Deco Year: 1930s Material: Platinum and 9.0 Carats Diamond and 2.50 Carats Colombian Emerald Weight: 28 Grams Size: Fits Up to 6.2” Wrist and 10.9mm Widest Point Ma...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Van Cleef & Arpels Couscous 'Pelouse' 18k gold bracelet with diamonds and rubies
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
This is a 1960s Van Cleef & Arpels Couscous or 'Pelouse' bracelet crafted in 18k yellow gold with textured beaded links accented with pave-set diamonds and diagonal bands of roun...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Platina Rivièra Art Deco Tennis bracelet with c. 6.00 ct. old mine cut diamonds.
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
An original platinum Art Deco rivièra tennis bracelet with alternately in size 42 old mine-cut diamonds in bezel setting en mille grain finish. Diamonds are bright and lively and are...
Diamond, Platinum
Cartier White Gold Full Diamond Love Bracelet SM Size 17 B6048017
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k white gold Cartier bracelet from the Love collection. The bracelet comprises 10 round brilliant cut diamonds circulating the outer edge with a total weight 0.21ct and features...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Fine Gold Bracelet in 18k with Natural Diamonds –
Located in Berlin, BE
Elegant bracelet in 750 (18k) yellow gold, beautifully crafted with fine detail. Set with natural diamonds totaling approximately 1.41ct, enhancing the refined design. Weighing aroun...
Diamond, Gold
Cartier White Gold 6 Diamond SM Love Bracelet Size 15 B6047715
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A beautiful 18k white gold Cartier bracelet from the Love collection. The bracelet comprises of 6 round brilliant cut diamonds alternating with the iconic screw motifs along the oute...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White 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
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
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.