Djula Paris Barbelé 18k Gold Barb Wire Bangle With Pave Diamonds
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Djula Barbelé 18k Gold Barb Wire Bangle with Pave Diamonds is a striking piece of jewelry that seamlessly combines edgy urban style with luxurious elegance.
Vintage 18K Two Tone Gold Bangle Bracelet with 20.7 Carat Round G-VS Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Detailed Description: Luxury Jewelry Elevate your elegance with this stunning vintage bangle, crafted in 18K two-tone gold. This sophisticated piece features 254 round brilliant diam...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Carved Emerald Bangle Bracelet With Diamonds 14.7 Carats
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
"It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural Emeralds = 9.25 Carats Diamonds = 5.49 Carats Metal: 18K Yellow Gold & Sterling Silver
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, St...
Designer White Enamel Bangle with Diamond and Sapphire Set in Gold and Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
This designer White Enamel Cuff Bangle with Diamond and Sapphire motif is set in Gold and Silver. 18kt Gold:3.86gms Diamond:4.99cts Silver:86.26gms Sapphire:6.90cts Emerald:0.90cts
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver, Gold, Enamel
Snake Shaped Bangle With Sapphire & Pave Diamonds Made in 14k Gold & Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
"14kt Gold:2.6g, Diamond:5.15ct Sapphire Yellow:7.93Cts"
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Silver
Ornamental Design Bangle with Ruby Sapphire & Pave Diamonds in 18k Gold & Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
"18kt Gold:6.22g, Diamond:8.55ct, Silver:33.30gm, Ruby:8.45ct, Sapphire:1.85ct"
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver, Enamel
“Antique 14k Gold Bangle Bracelet with Diamonds & Turquoise, Circa 1850”
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique 14k gold early imperial russian era 1850/1880.c bangle bracelet in a buckle designe decorted with old mine cut diamonds and blue terquoise stones bracelet was made in st pete...
$12,285Sale Price / item|44% Off
Enamel Bangle late 18 Century Sacred Midnight Blue with Yellow Gold and Diamonds
Located in Viena, Viena
a historical bangle from the late 18th century, when enamel jewelery was very fashionable and especially the sacred MIDNIGHT BLUE in combination with WHITE and glittering diamonds, a...
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Designer Bangle with Diamond and Turquoise Surrounded by Pave Diamonds
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18Kt gold 2.27g Diamond 6.32ct SiIver:33.996g Turquoise :6.77ct Diameter 58mm Size-73X58X17 MM
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Silver
Sliced Multicolor Geode Handmade Bangle with Pave Diamonds Made in Gold & Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
14Kt:1.9g, Diamond:3.67ct, Silver:15.67ct, Geode:43.82ct
Diamond, Geode, Gold, Silver
14kt Pink Gold, Silver Vintage Bangle Bracelet With Old Cut & Rose Cut Diamonds
Located in Antwerp, BE
Pink Vintage 14kt Gold Bracelet With Rose Cut Diamonds with two dangling flowers with diamonds hanging down Diamonds: Old cut and rose cut diamonds Material: 14kt pink gold, silver...
Diamond, Gold, Silver, 14k Gold
Vintage Tiffany & Co Diamond Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
Vintage Tiffany & Co. 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Bangle Bracelet. With 16 brilliant round cut diamond VS1 clarity, E color total weight approximately 1.12ct Details: Length: 6.5" Widt...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Victorian 18K Gold Star Bangle with 4.25 Ct Old Mine Cut Diamonds, 1880
Located in Napoli, IT
This outstanding Victorian bangle is 1880 ca. Superbly hand crafted during the time of solid 18 KT gold Displaying superlative past workmanship, modelled with a large front side twel...
Diamond, 18k Gold
18 kt. yellow gold bangle with 18 brilliant cut diamonds in a modern setting
By Freisfeld
Located in Hamburg, DE
This elegant bangle bracelet, crafted from 18 karat yellow gold, features a striking design.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Sparkling 14K White Gold Diamond Bangle with a Total of 8.30 ct NGI Cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
14K White Gold Diamond Bangle Set with: -50 diamond main stones of 0.1660 ct. each, total: 8.30 ct. cut: brilliant cut color: G-H clarity: VS Internal diameter: 60.40mm, width o...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Cellini 18 Karat Gold Bangle Bracelet with Diamonds, Blue Topaz and Black Onyx
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
Cellini Jewelers NYC beautiful 18kt white gold bracelet is intricately set with sections of carved blue topaz and black onyx. The 3 center sections are outlined with round brilliant ...
Diamond, Onyx, Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold
DAVID WEBB 1960 Mid-century 18k Gold Bangle Bracelet with Coral and VVS Diamonds
By David Webb
Located in Aventura, FL
The combination of vibrant coral and sparkling diamonds creates a striking contrast, making this bangle a true statement piece.
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
18 Karat Rose Gold Arabesque Bangle with Pink Sapphires
By Amwaj Jewellery
Located in Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi
The Pink sapphire with white diamond bracelet sets the atmosphere on its own. - Diamond Clarity: VS / G H COLOR - Diamonds (Total Carat Weight: 1.03ct) - Pink Sapphires (Total Weig...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
18K Yellow Gold Diamond Bangle Bracelet, Modernist Design, Austria
Located in New York, NY
This 18-karat yellow gold smooth polished bangle bracelet, adorned with diamonds, is perfect for day-to-night wear.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Oval Diamond Bangle Bracelet 0.39 Ct in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
18K yellow gold oval bangle with round faceted diamonds weighing 0.39 carats total.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Diamond 0.16 Carat Cross Soft Bangle Bracelet
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
14K yellow gold cross soft bangle bracelet with diamonds weighing 0.16 carat total.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,684Sale Price|20% Off
18 karat Gold Rose Gold Emerald Oval Diamond Pave Bangle Bracelet
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
18 Karat Gold Rose Gold Emerald Oval Diamond Pave Bangle Bracelet An 18K solid Rose Gold hinge bangle.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Rose Gold
Designer Bangle with Green Emerald and Pave Diamonds Made in 18k Gold & Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
"18kt gold:2.77g, Diamond:2.4ct, Silver:22.68gm, Emerald:20.20ct" Size;65X58X18MM
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver, Gold
Pair of 14k Yellow Gold Oval Bangles with Pave Diamonds on across the Top
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A matched pair of oval shaped, 14K Yellow Gold bangles, set on top with 88 round brilliant cut diamonds, weighing an approximate total of 5CT of G Color and VS1 Clarity.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rosior Contemporary 19.2k White Gold Diamond Bangle Bracelet, 2.33ct
By Rosior
Located in Porto, PT
Rosior Contemporary 19,2k White Gold Bangle Bracelet set with: - 249 diamonds (F Color, VVS Clarity) with 2,33ct.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, White Gold, Rhodium
An 18K French Victorian Bangle with Diamonds set in Silver
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An 18-carat gold bangle consisting of two rows of old-cut and rose cut diamonds (app. 1.75 crt GH, Si) set in silver, with a safety chain, France, circa 1880.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Simon G 18 Karat Yellow/White Gold Triple Twist Bangle with 0.30ctw Diamond Caps
By Simon G Jewelry
Located in Houston, TX
This 18 karat yellow gold bangle features a triple twist with 0.30 carat total weight of white diamonds at the caps set in 18 karat white gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Gucci Vintage 18K White Gold Bangle Bracelet with 1.50 Carat F-VS Diamond
By Gucci
Located in New York, NY
Designer: GUCCI Detailed Description: Elegant Estate Jewelry Enhance your jewelry collection with this vintage Gucci bangle, crafted from 18 karat white gold. Weighing 33.2 grams, th...
18k Gold, White Gold
East Indian Mughal Enamel Peacock 22K Gold Bangle with Kundan Set Diamond Rubies
Located in Berkeley, CA
This fantastic antique peacock bangle from the Mughal period was made in the mid-late 1800's and is complete with red, blue, and green enamel on 22K yellow gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 22k Gold, Enamel
$10,500Sale Price|30% Off
Bold Pave Diamond Bangle with Cabochon Tanzanites and Emeralds
Located in Miami Beach, FL
This impressive bangle is beautifully made with over 12 carats of diamonds, over 18 carats in emeralds, and over 28 carats in tanzanites. Interior measures 2 3/8" by 2 1/16". The in...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
Cartier Four Diamond LOVE Bangle Bracelet 18 Karat Yellow Gold with Box, Size 15
By Cartier
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Cartier Size: 15 This authentic Cartier LOVE bracelet is crafted in 18 karat yellow gold and features the iconic screw motif, a hallmark of the design's timeless symbolism. Four rou...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sunita Nahata Mix Gemstones 20.60ct. Bangle in 18KWG with Diamond
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Stylish 18-karat white gold bangle featuring a vibrant mix of citrine, garnet, London blue topaz, and amethyst, accented with white diamonds.
Amethyst, Citrine, White Diamond, Garnet, Blue Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Wh...
Vintage 18K Two Tone Gold Bangle Bracelet with 4 Carat Diamonds and 9 Carat Ruby
Located in New York, NY
Video: Video Link Detailed Description: Vintage Estate Elevate your style with this stunning vintage estate bangle, crafted from luxurious 18 karat two-tone gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
72ct Lotus Tourmaline Bangle with Pave Pink Sapphire and Diamonds In 14k Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Our designer Lotus bangle with Oval shape Cabochon Tourmaline is a unique bangle with Tsavorite and Sapphire around set in silver and gold.
Diamond, Sapphire, Tourmaline, Tsavorite, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, Silver
Black Enamel Bangle with Rose Cut Diamonds Made in 18kt Gold & Oxidised Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
"18KT:1.810g, Diamond.21ct, Silver:52.049g, Enamel:1.62g Size: 71X57X16MM"
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver, Enamel
Antique French Sapphire and 2.05 Carat Diamond Rose Gold Bangle
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The tongue of the clasp is hallmarked with the French import mark for 18k gold (owl). This impressive sapphire and diamond rose gold bangle is supplied with an independent diamond g...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Icy Jade with Diamond 1.67 Carats Bangle Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Jade with Diamond 1.67 carats Bangle set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Diameter: 5.0 cm Length: 2.0 cm Total Weight: 73.78 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was then...
Diamond, Jade, White Gold
1.05 Carats Round Cut Ruby with Diamond & Emerald Bangle Bracelet in Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful bracelet, featuring two round cut rubies weighing 1.05 carats total. Surrounded by a semi-halo of round cut diamonds and accented by marquise cut emeralds weighing 1.20 c...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat White Gold Bracelet Bangle Set with Lots of Rubies and Tiny Diamonds
Located in Berlin, DE
Pretty white gold bracelet set with lots of rubies and tiny diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Graduating Pave Diamond Bangle With Carved Tanzanite In Center
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
"14kt Gold:17.33g, Diamond:19.2ct Tanzanite:31.06Cts"
Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver, Gold
Large Italian Gold Bangle Bracelet 18k Gold Natural Diamonds Made in Italy
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Bold Gold Bangle Bracelet With Natural Sparkling Diamonds 18k Yellow Gold Approx 56.50 grams Natural small Diamond Approx. 0.50 Carat, F G color, VVS Quality.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
18K YG Bangle Bracelet with 4.98 Carat Round & Princess Cut Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Detailed Description: Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Bangle with 3.6ct Princess & 1.38ct Round Diamonds DESCRIPTION: Elevate any ensemble with this luxurious 18 Karat Yellow Gold bangle, a ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rosecut Diamond Bangle Made In 14k Yellow Gold & Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Gold & Silver Bangle with Rosecut Diamonds is a very charming piece from our collection.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rhodium, Silver, Yellow Gold, Gold
Diamond 2 Tone 18k White & Yellow Gold Bangle Flexible Bracelet
Located in Del Mar, CA
Diamond 2 Tone 18k White & Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet 18k White Gold Bangle Bracelet with Ribbed Pattern and Diamond encrusted 18k Yellow Gold cuffs on the ends Round Br...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Fancy Yellow Pave Diamond Spike Bangle In 18k Gold & Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Spike Fancy Yellow Diamond Bangle In Silver & Gold openable bangle with gold clasps.
Yellow Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Vintage 1990s Hidalgo Black Enamel Hinged Bangle Bracelet with Diamonds
By Hidalgo
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold and black enamel with Round Brilliant cut Diamonds. Signed by Hidalgo Circa 1990s Size 6 1/2 inches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
Djula Paris Barbelé 18k White Gold Barb Wire Bangle With Pave Diamonds
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Djula Barbelé 18k White Gold Barb Wire Bangle with Pave Diamonds is a striking statement piece that seamlessly combines edgy sophistication with luxurious craftsmanship.
JAS-20-2053 - 24K/SS FLEXIBLE BANGLE with SAPPHIRES & DIAMONDS
By JA Star USA
Located in New York, NY
24K/SS FLEXIBLE BANGLE with SAPPHIRES and DIAMONDS Metal: 24K Yellow Gold & Sterling Silver Stones Info: 2 - 9MM X 7MM Pear Shape Sapphires 1 - 6MM Round Sapphi...
Diamond, Sapphire, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
18 Karat Gold Bangle Rigid Bracelet With 36 Rose Cut Diamonds Set in Platinum
Located in Arnhem, NL
An antique 18 karat yellow gold bangle/rigid bracelet with 36 rose cut diamonds set in platinum manufactured circa 1900, most likely in France.
Diamond, Gold, Platinum
Emerald & Rose Cut Diamonds Bangle with Carved Grill Made in 14k Gold & Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
"14KT:8.280g, Diamond:23.71ct, SiIver:79.088g, EMERALD:18.85ct, Size: 58X31 MM"
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Silver
$6,344Sale Price|20% Off
18ct Bimetal Diamond Love Bangle Bracelet with Screw Motif, Classic Style
Located in London, GB
A beautifully crafted diamond-set Love bangle in 18-carat white and yellow gold, designed with the iconic screw motif for a clean, elegant and timeless aesthetic.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Snake Shaped Blue Sapphire Bangle Accented With Pave Diamonds
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
14k:10.9g, Diamond:7.2ct, Silver:51.38gm, Sapphire:20ct Size: 49X58 MM"
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
14K Yellow Gold 0.22 Carat Natural Diamond Single Row Bangle Bracelet
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
14K yellow gold soft bangle bracelet with seven round diamonds weighing 0.22 carat total.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Enamel Bangle with Multi Gemstone & Pave Diamonds in Feather Pattern
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Metal Details 18k Gold Weight: 11.2g Diamond Details Total Diamond Weight: 3.7ct Gemstone Details Sapphire Weight: 0.59ct Tsavorite Weight: 0.45ct Product Features Style: Enamel B...
Diamond, Sapphire, Tsavorite, Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold, Enamel
Allison Kaufman 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Four Leaf Quatrefoil Bangle Bracelet
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
Allison Kaufman 14K yellow gold four leaf bangle bracelet with round diamonds weighing 0.66 carat total.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Gold 1.00 Cttw Diamond Vintage Inspired Floral Bangle Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Embrace timeless elegance with this 14K gold bangle, exquisitely adorned with radiant natural diamonds totaling 1.00 carat, featuring H-I color and SI1-SI2 clarity, which shimmer enc...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$9,840Sale Price|20% Off
18 Karat White Gold Square Bangle with Blue Sapphires
By Amwaj Jewellery
Located in Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi
Modern craftmanship and design, this bracelet is designed for bold and unique women. It is defenitely a statement piece inspired by bold aesthetic and natural raw beauty. - Diamonds...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
15 Carat Sapphire and Diamond 18K "AP" Bangle with Flip-up Hinge
Located in Greenwich, CT
The body is decorated with flower clusters, each centering an oval-cut blue sapphire, framed by radiating petals of round brilliant diamonds set in white gold that read as twinkling ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1.68 Carat Diamond and 18k Yellow Gold Art Deco Bangle
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique Art Deco 1.68 carat diamond and 18 karat yellow gold and 18 karat white gold set bangle; part of our diverse diamond bangle collections.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Flexible bangle bracelet diamond bracelet
Located in Jupiter, FL
Certificate of authenticity comes with the purchase! 14KT rose gold flexible bangle bracelet with natural diamonds 0.33ct VS clarity and F color, comfortable luxurious bracelet!
Diamond, 14k 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.