18k Rose Gold Oval Bracelet Bangle with Jadeite Jade & Diamonds
By Baikalla
Located in Portland, OR
TW: 17.84 g, G: 17.031g Jade weight: 3.62 ct Bangle Size: 58 mm * 46 mm Width & Thickness: 16.5 mm * 7.6 mm Material: 18k Rose gold & Genuine Burmese Green & Ice Jadeite Jade Style: ...
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold and .66 Carat Diamond Belt Buckle Bangle
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful and wearable bangle is a great accent for any occasion. Comprised of 18 karat yellow gold bangle with diamond belt buckle clasp and diamond accents.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Solid Ladies Bangle, 18 Karat Gold, with Large Opal and Diamonds
Located in Berlin, DE
Solid ladies Bangle, 18K Gold, with large Opal and Diamonds. Natural, solid opal.
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Silver and 14k Gold Serpent Diamond Bangle with Tourmaline, Diamond, Ruby, Opal
By Emre Osmanlar
Located in ISTANBUL, TR
15 ct Drops of Tourmaline 6 ct Round Purple Tourmaline 2ct Brown Diamonds 0.20ct Ruby 2.2ct Opal 6g 14k Gold Silver
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Bangle in 18 Karat Yellow Gold with White Diamonds - ROPE Collection*
By Roberta Micheletto
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Embrace the timeless elegance of the Rope Bangle from the traditional Micheletto collection, meticulously crafted in luxurious 18 karat yellow gold and adorned with sparkling white d...
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Geometric Bangle with Yellow and White Diamonds 18K Gold and Enamel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Metal: 18 Karat Yellow Gold with Enamel Diamond Cut: Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Stone Count: 15 Diamond Measurements: 2.300 x 2.100 x 1.320 mm Diamond Total Carat Weight: 0.58 CTW D...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Sophia D Yellow Gold Bangles with 3 Carats of Diamond
By Sophia D
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful 18 karat yellow gold bangles has diamonds weighing a total of 3 carats.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Channel Set Amethyst Bangle in 14k Gold With Diamond Borders
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
"18kt gold:4.17gms, silver:20.655gms, Diamond:1.78ct, Amethyst:18.44ct"
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver, Gold, 14k Gold
Buccellati 'Macri Giglio" Gold and Diamond Bangle
By Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
Buccellati 'Macri Giglio" Gold and Diamond Bangle This bangle cuff is a 18k yellow gold bangle with a DLC (Diamond- Like Carbon) treatment and has 16 round diamonds weighing approx...
Diamond, Gold
$54,800Sale Price|20% Off
CARTIER Paris Panther Trinity Bangles In 18Kt Gold With Pave Diamonds & Onyxes
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
The rose gold bangle is plain, emphasizing its warm tone; the white gold bangle is lavishly set with four hundred twenty-six calibrated white, colorless diamonds; and the yellow gold...
Diamond, Onyx, White Diamond, Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, ...
Ornamental Design Bangle with Diamonds Surrounded by Pave Diamond Made in Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
14kt Gold 6.25gm Diamond 4.47ct Diameter 56 mm Size:68X56X20MM
Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold
18 Karat White Gold Eternity Bangle, Bracelet Set with White Diamonds
Located in Berlin, DE
18 karat white gold eternity bangle set with a large diamond solitaire and many small brilliant-cut diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Polished 18 Karat White Gold Ribbed Bangle Bracelet with Round Diamonds
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Indulge in luxurious elegance with this stunning ribbed bangle bracelet, crafted entirely in 18 karat white gold.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bangle in 18 Karat White Gold with White Diamonds - ROPE collection*
By Roberta Micheletto
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Introducing the Rope Bangle from the traditional Micheletto collection, a masterpiece crafted in 18 karat white gold and adorned with brilliant white diamonds.
White Diamond, 18k Gold
Cartier Juste un Clou Rose Gold Hinged Bangle Bracelet with Diamonds
By Cartier
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Brand: Cartier Type: Bangle Metal: 18 Karat Rose Gold Natural Diamonds: .58 ctw Diamond cut: Round Brilliant Diamond color: F-G Diamond clarity: VS1-VS2 Size: 18 Inner Circumference:...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Rose Gold
22ct gold hammered bangle set with antique old cut diamonds 2.80cts
By Malcolm Betts
Located in London, GB
Elevate your jewellery collection with this exquisite handmade bangle, crafted from luxurious 22ct gold and adorned with antique old cut diamonds.
Diamond, Gold, 22k Gold
Antique 18K Gold/Silver Bangle Bracelet with 2.7 Carat Rose Cut Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Detailed Description: Elevate your style with this antique 18 Karat two-tone gold bangle, a true statement piece. Adorned with 30 rose-cut diamonds totaling 1.2 carats, each J color ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Diamond with Black Sapphire Elephant Bangle set in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond 6.22 carats with Black Sapphire 0.23 carat Bangle set in 18K White Gold Settings Width: 6.0 cm Diameter: 5.5 cm Total Weight: 117.52 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Hammered Texture Diamond Hinged Bangle in 18K Yellow Gold with Hand Finish
Located in Jaipur, RJ
Bold yet refined, this Hammered Texture Diamond Hinged Bangle by Bhavya Gems & Jewels is a contemporary interpretation of classic gold jewelry, combining strong sculptural form w...
White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Classic Collection Bangle with 2.5 Carats of Diamonds
By ZIORO
Located in Paramus, NJ
Gross Weight: The total weight of the bangle, including the diamonds and gold, is approximately 15.76 grams.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Blue Sapphire with Diamond Bangle set in 18K White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Blue Sapphire 12.32 carats with Diamond 0.61 carat Bangle set in 18K White Gold Settings Width: 0.7 cm Diameter: 5.6 cm Total Weight: 32.70 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 w...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
1970s 18K Yellow Gold Bypass Bangle Bracelet with Diamond Encrusted Tips
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This 1970's 18K yellow gold bypass bangle bracelet is just the right piece to add retro style and quality to your fine jewelry collection.
Diamond, Gold
18K Gold Vermeil Diamond Bangle Bracelet with 1.6ct Total Weight
Located in Nantucket, MA
They slip over the hand and the inside circumference is 7.5" . Diamond weight of each bangle is 1.6 carats. 18K gold over sterling.
Diamond, Vermeil
14K White Gold Classic Collection Bangle with 0.95 Carats of Diamonds
By ZIORO
Located in Paramus, NJ
Gold Type: Crafted from 14K white gold, this bangle exudes elegance and timelessness while providing the perfect setting to accentuate the diamonds' natural beauty.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold and Black Enamel Bangle with 3 Diamonds
Located in Boston, MA
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold and Black Enamel Bangle with 3 Diamonds - The bangle is 17.5mm wide on top and tapers down to 7.7mm on the bottom.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
14K Rose Gold Moonlight Collection Bangle with 0.25 Carat Round Diamonds
By ZIORO
Located in Paramus, NJ
Diamond Carat Weight: This captivating rose gold bangle is adorned with a total of 0.25 carats of diamonds.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 18K White Gold Bangle Bracelet with 3.4 Carat Round & Baguette Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Video: Video Link Detailed Description: Elevate your style with this vintage 18 Karat white gold bangle, featuring an impressive 3.1 carat round brilliant diamond ensemble complement...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 18K Two Tone Gold Bangle Bracelet with 22.46 Carat Round Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Style: Bangle Metal: 18 Karat Two Tone Gold Gemstone 1: 21.68 Carat Diamond Number of Stones: 178 Clarity: I1 Gemstone 2: 0.78 Carat Diamond Number of Stones: 134 Color: G Clarity: I...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950's 14K Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet with Diamond Accents
Located in Boston, MA
Vintage 1950's 14K Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet with Diamond Accents - The bangle has a brushed finish with 3 white gold ribbon accents containing 3 single cut diamonds in each.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Double Row Open Bangle Bracelet in 14K White Gold with Cascading Diamonds
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
14K white gold two row bangle bracelet with 148 round diamonds weighing 0.68 carat total.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Unheated Ruby with Diamond Bangle set in 18K White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 9.12 carats with Diamond 4.29 carats Bangle set in 18K White Gold Settings (Certified by GIT: The Gem and Jewelry Institute of Thailand) Width: 2.0 cm Diameter: 6.0 cm Total ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
18KT White Gold Flexible Bangle with Citrine Flower and Diamond Accents
By Verdi
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful flexible open back 18kt white gold bangle features a beautiful citrine flower, totaling 0.30 cts, accented with 0.40 cts of white diamonds.
Citrine, Diamond, White Gold
14K Yellow Gold Wrap Flexible Bangle Bracelet with 0.85 Carat Round Diamonds
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
14K yellow gold wrap flexible bangle bracelet with diamonds weighing 0.85 carat total.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$14,950 / item
Antique Edwardian Bangles, Ruby, Sapphire with Diamonds
Located in Riverdale, NY
Very elegant timeless design with high polished pinkish gold edges on a simply formed bangle (mat gold) contrast set with a 19th Century garland motif of gemstones and single cut dia...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Multi Shaped Ice Diamonds Bangle With Diamonds Made In 18k Rose Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18k:15.98g, Diamond:16.02ct Size: 68X58X8MM"
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Yellow Gold Bangle Cuff with 3.57cts in Natural Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Elegant 14K Gold Bangle Cuff Bracelet with 3.57 Carats of Round Brilliant-Cut Diamonds A timeless statement of sophistication and modern elegance, this exquisite bangle cuff bracele...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Diamond Solitaire Button Bangle Bracelet with Clasp
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim 18k Gold Diamond Solitaire Button Bangle with clasp Diamond .71 cts Bracelet diameter 2.5" Width 4 mm
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Victorian Bangle, 14 Karat Gold, with Natural Pearl and Diamonds
Located in Berlin, DE
Antique Bangle, 14 Karat Gold, with Natural Pearl and Diamonds.
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Allison Kaufman Blue Topaz Bangle Bracelet with Diamonds in 14K White Gold
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
Allison Kaufman 14K white gold hinged bangle bracelet with blue topaz weighing 7.60 carats total and diamonds weighing 0.25 carats total.
Diamond, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Victorian Reproduction Opal with Diamond Bangle Bracelet
Located in Boston, MA
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Victorian Reproduction Opal with Diamond Bangle Bracelet - The bangle contains 6 round opals with red and green play of color.
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Hercules Knot Open Bangle Bracelet 18Kt Rose Gold with Black & White Diamonds
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
Hercules Knot or Love Knot Open Bangle cuff Bracelet in 18Kt Yellow Gold with Black & White Pave Diamonds.
White Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Bangle in 18K Yellow Gold with White and Black Diamonds - MOONLIGHT collection*
By Micheletto Olivo
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Total Gold Weight: 77.60 grams White Diamonds: 0.46 carats (color GH, clarity VVS1) Black Diamonds: 6.12 carats Stamp: 10 MI ITALY 750 This exquisite bangle embodies a timeless eleg...
White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Lalaounis 18k gold lion's head bangle with diamonds, rubies, emeralds, sapphires
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in London, GB
The bangle is beautifully made in 18k gold and adorned with diamonds, sapphires and emeralds.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Illusion-set with Halo Diamond Cuff Bangle in 18K Rose Gold
By BOON
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This elegant 18K rose gold bracelet is the epitome of luxury and sophistication. Adorned with a delicate 18K rose gold band, it dazzles with a symmetrical array of brilliant diamonds...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Bangle Bracelet with Diamond Tear Drop Closure
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Handcrafted in 18 karat gold, this refined bangle features a delicate teardrop diamond motif that cleverly doubles as the clasp.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
18K Yellow Gold Curve Bangle with Pavé Diamonds by Fern Freeman
By Fern Freeman
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
18K Yellow Gold Curve Bangle with Pavé Diamonds by Fern Freeman Elevate your style with the exquisite 18K yellow gold curve bangle by Fern Freeman.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Bangle Bracelet with Oval Diamond Closure, 0.31tcw
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Handcrafted in 18 karat gold, this refined Faye Kim bangle bracelet features a delicate oval diamond motif that cleverly doubles as the clasp.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
14K Rose Gold Bangle Bracelet with 8.5 Carat Round Diamonds Size 7
Located in New York, NY
Video: Video Link Detailed Description: 8.5 Carat Diamond, F/Si1, Round, Size 7 Style: Bangle Metal: 14 Karat Rose Gold Gemstone 1: 8.5 Carat Diamond Number of Stones: 55 Color: F Cl...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Mother of Pearl with Diamond Bangle set in 18K Gold Settings
By Kavant & Sharart
Located in Bangkok, 10
Mother of Pearl with Diamond 0.58 carat Bangle set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 0.6 cm Diameter: 5.5 cm The TWIST Reflection is inspired by several abstract artist and heavily by...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Bangle in Yellow Gold with White Diamonds and Hand Decorated Micromosaic
By Sicis Jewels
Located in London, GB
The Trinity Sunset bracelet embodies timeless elegance, capturing the fleeting beauty of twilight. Yellow gold harmoniously melds with micromosaic, painted in hues of blue, orange, ...
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Sabbadini 18k Yellow and White Gold Bangle Bracelet with Diamonds
By Sabbadini
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This lovely Late-20th century Sabbadini, flexible bangle bracelet is comprised of repeating slightly puffed links, each edged with delicate gold rope and with three white gold links ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
14K Yellow Gold Single Station Quatrefoil Bangle Bracelet with Diamonds 0.20 Ct
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
14K yellow gold single station quatrefoil flexible bracelet furnished with 5 round diamonds 0.20 carats. Diamonds are G color, VS2/SI1 clarity.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Italian 18K Two-Tone Gold Hinged Bangle Bracelet with Diamond Endcaps
Located in Houston, TX
Modern hinged bracelet in 18K yellow gold with round diamonds set in 18K white gold. There are sixteen round diamonds totaling 0.35 carats; G-H color and SI1-I1 clarity. The top is...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
18K Yellow Gold Hexagon Hinged Bangle with Pave Diamonds by Fern Freeman
By Fern Freeman
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
Sleek geometry meets radiant brilliance in the 18K Yellow Gold Modern Hexagon Bangle with Pavé Diamonds (1.26ctw).
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French Bangle Panthère Bracelet 18kt Gold with Diamonds and Sapphires by CEMPP
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
Measurements: Top Length : 3.7 cm Top Width : 1.7 cm Top Height : 0.7 cm This striking French Panthère bangle bracelet by CEMPP is crafted in luxurious 18kt yellow and white gold, ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Rose Gold Satin Finish Bangle with 7 Round Diamonds Totaling .45ct
Located in New York, NY
This is a special gift for anyone who is starting off or has a collection of bangles or bracelets. This sleek 14k Rose Gold Satin Finish Bangel is fantastic for any occasion.
Diamond, Rose Gold
14K White Gold Satin Finish Bangle with 7 Round Diamonds Totaling .45ct
Located in New York, NY
This is a special gift for anyone who is starting off or has a collection of bangles or bracelets. This sleek 14k White Gold Satin Finish Bangel is fantastic for any occasion.
Diamond, White Gold
Pair of Indian Gold Enamel Animal Motif Bangles with Diamonds
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
A striking pair of traditional Indian bangles crafted in 22K yellow gold, featuring vibrant hand-applied enamel work in red, green, blue, and white hues.
Gold, Enamel
18 Karat Gold Bangle, Bracelet, Set with Large Amethyst and Diamonds. Cadeaux.
Located in Berlin, DE
Enchanting 18 karat gold bangle set with large amethyst and diamonds.
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rose Gold Moonstone Bangle with Light Brown Diamonds, 5.80 ct, Italy
Located in Viena, Viena
bangle with rose-colored moonstone cone with a total of approx. 5.80 ct, 8 mm diameter, opaque fine Color quality, made of 750 rose gold, setting set with matching light brown full-c...
Brown Diamond, Moonstone, 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, it would be tough to track down a jewelry lover who doesn’t have a stack of vintage bangles and other bracelets ready to go for any occasion.
People have worn bangles and other bracelets for centuries. Examples can be found in the wide range of personal adornments favored by the Ancient Egyptians, some of whom wore bracelets and armlets made of gold and flecked with gemstones such as lapis and turquoise.
Fashion has evolved over the years, but the popularity of bangles has remained the same. Jewelry makers have created cuffs in all manner of styles, and no matter what your taste, you can find antique and vintage diamond bangles, ruby bangles, emerald bangles and more to suit you and to pair with any of your favorite ensembles. And although “bracelets” and “bangles” are often used interchangeably, there is a difference between the two.
Bangles are solid, one-piece bands that are always characterized by their rigid ring shape. Today, they’re made of metal, plastic, wood or other materials. Because this cuff is a solid piece, you have to slide it over your hand. Bracelets, however, are flexible pieces. Whether they’re charm bracelets, link bracelets, beaded bracelets or another variety, you open and close a bracelet at its ends, where it locks around your wrist with a clasp.
Bracelets and bangles suit most anyone, and there’s a style of bangle for every occasion, whether you’ve opted for an Art Deco bangle, a Victorian-era bangle or another kind. And their versatility doesn’t end there. Jewelry lovers know that when it comes to bangle bracelets (and other kinds of bracelets), you never have to choose just one. Just as you might wear a vintage tennis bracelet by itself or pair it with other thin bracelets, you can opt for a simple pared-down look with a single bangle or go big and stack your sculptural modern bangles to deepen their impact or double up your classic gold bangles and pair them with a T-shirt and jeans or a comfortable cotton day dress.
Browse an extensive collection of vintage bangle bracelets and other bracelets on 1stDibs. Find extraordinary works by iconic jewelry houses such as Cartier, Tiffany & Co. and David Webb, or peruse the array of link bracelets, cuff bracelets and diamond bangle bracelets for innumerable accessorizing options.
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.