Amwaj White Gold Bracelet with Diamonds
By Amwaj Jewellery
Located in Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi
Decorative, elegant, charming white gold 18 K bracelet by Amwaj jewelry with round and baguette diamonds .This bracelet is made of geometrical, symmetrical diamond shapes, and is mak...
White Diamond, 18k Gold
18K Rose Gold Ruby Bracelet with Diamonds
By Althoff Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
18K Rose Gold Ruby Bracelet with Diamonds 36 Diamonds - 0.60 CT 40 Rubies - 2.74 CT 44 Diamonds - 0.29 CT This exquisite 18K rose gold bracelet is adorned with a captivating displa...
Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold
$5,737Sale Price / item|35% Off
Rose Gold Snake Viper Bracelet with 1.85ct Diamonds
Located in Firenze, FI
18k Rose gold snake Viper bracelet with 1.85 carat in F/VvS diamonds. Serpenti bracelet W: 29.900 gr
Diamond, Rose Gold
Tiffany & Co. 18k Gold Bracelet with Diamonds and Blue Sapphires
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Stunning Tiffany & Co. 18k Gold Bracelet with Diamonds and Blue Sapphires Enhance your collection with this exquisite Tiffany & Co. gold bracelet, adorned with sparkling diam...
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Fortune Kinetic Bracelet in Yellow Gold with White Diamonds
By Sybarite Jewellery
Located in London, GB
This sophisticated yellow gold and classic white diamonds Fortune kinetic bracelet is sure to encourage you to be bold, be brave, and grasp life with the belief that luck is on your ...
White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
White 18 Karat Gold Bracelet with Diamonds - Micheletto
By Vanessa Drumond
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Experience the elegance and unique design of this white gold bracelet, crafted to perfectly fit a woman's wrist with an empty half-round cane structure. Forged on a template that mim...
White Diamond, 18k Gold
14k White Gold Wire Diamond-Studded Round Ends with Round Cut Diamonds
Located in New York, US
This elegant 14-karat white gold wire bracelet exudes sophistication and luxury. The sleek, minimalist design is enhanced by two stunning diamond-studded round ends, featuring a tota...
Diamond, White Gold
Vitolo 18 Karat Gold Tessuti Bracelet with Diamonds
Located in Los Angeles, CA
It is made from an intricate weave of interlocking 18 Karat handmade gold links, that feels like a luxurious soft and pliable fabric. This handcrafted bracelet has 2.33 total carat w...
Diamond, 18k Gold
$6,656Sale Price|20% Off
Handcrafted Rosecut Bracelet With Diamonds Made In 14k Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
This very intricately handcarved 14K yellow gold bangle is perfect bangle to go with any attire and make you feel very special with beautiful floral patter all around the bangle.This...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rhodium, Silver, Gold
$2,000Sale Price|20% Off
Floral Bracelet with Diamonds Made in 18k Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18kt:13.06g, Diamond:0.16ct
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Amwaj Rose Gold 18 Karat Bracelet with Diamonds
By Amwaj Jewellery
Located in Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi
Celebrate everlasting feelings of love with this rose gold 18K bangle with 2 hearts made from white diamonds (pear shape and princess cut), and micro pave round shape diamonds, that ...
White Diamond, 18k Gold
Luxury Trinity Sunset Bracelet in 18 Karat Gold with Diamonds
By Sicis Jewels
Located in München, DE
The Trinity Sunset Bracelet captures the ephemeral beauty of twilight through an elegant fusion of artistry and fine jewelry craftsmanship. Crafted in luminous 18K yellow gold, the b...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18KT Rose Gold 3.03 Ct Diamond Beaded Bracelet with Oval Diamond Center
Located in New York, NY
A very classic and easy to wear 18 karat rose gold bracelet. The bracelet is designed with a center row of round brilliant diamonds. An oval pave diamond button is set on the center....
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Women's Bracelet with Diamonds in 14K White Gold Size M
Located in New York, NY
Women Bracelet with Diamonds Material: 14K White Gold Condition:Pre-Owned Diamonds: 10ct Clarity: SI1 Color Grade:G Bracelet Dimensions: Bracelet Size: Medium Fits wrist up to 6.3/...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vitolo 18 Karat Gold Mesh Bracelet with Diamonds
Located in Los Angeles, CA
It is made from an intricate weave of interlocking 18 Karat handmade gold links, that feels like a luxurious soft and pliable fabric. This handcrafted bracelet has 1.49 total carat w...
Diamond, 18k Gold
$3,200 / item
14K White Gold Wire Bracelet with Prong-Set Diamonds
By I. Reiss
Located in Great Neck, NY
14 Karat White Gold Hand-Crafted Wire Bracelet, Accented with 0.20 Carats of Prong Set Diamonds.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K Yellow Gold Wire Bracelet with Prong-Set Diamonds
By I. Reiss
Located in Great Neck, NY
14 Karat Yellow Gold Hand-Crafted Wire Bracelet, Accented with 0.20 Carats of Prong Set Diamonds.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$17,700
Diana M Pave Fashion Bangle
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
18 kt white gold diamond bangle adorned with emerald cut diamonds surrounded by round diamonds totaling 10.20 cts tw of diamonds
Diamond, 18k Gold
Fred Paris Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire and Diamond Bangle and Earring Set, 18k
By Fred Paris
Located in New York, NY
A Fred Paris Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire and Diamond Bangle and Earring Set made in 18k Yellow Gold.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Sicis Jewels White Gold Trinity Bracelet with Micromosaic & Diamonds
By Sicis Jewels
Located in London, GB
Wrap your wrist in a circle of refined beauty with our Trinity bracelet. Carved from luminous white gold and graced with the delicate touch of micromosaic and dazzling diamonds, It ...
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Fortune Kinetic Bracelet in White & Yellow Gold with White Diamonds
By Sybarite Jewellery
Located in London, GB
This sophisticated white & yellow gold and classic white diamonds Fortune kinetic bracelet is sure to encourage you to be bold, be brave, and grasp life with the belief that luck is ...
White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
14k White Gold Bracelet with Diamonds and Pearls, contemporary piece.
Located in Chorzów, PL
A beautiful, rigid bracelet crafted from 14-karat white gold. Adorned with a central diamond and pearl crimson setting. Origin: Scandinavia, contemporary piece Set with brilliant-...
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
Amwaj Yellow Gold 18 Karat Bracelet with Diamonds
By Amwaj Jewellery
Located in Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi
Simple and classy bracelet made by AMWAJ jewelry from yellow 18 karat gold and brilliant baguettes and round cut of diamonds . elegant,sophisticated and ,because of its simplicity, i...
White Diamond, 18k Gold
Exclusive Wave Bracelet White Gold with Black Ceramic and Diamonds
By Angeletti
Located in Roma, IT
Angeletti White Gold Diamonds and Black Carbon Fiber Bangle Bracelet.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
14kt Yellow Gold Serpent Bracelet with Rubies & Diamonds, 1980
Located in Marcianise, IT
Extraordinary rigid bracelet in the shape of a serpent, crafted from 14 karat yellow gold and 800 thousandths silver — a true masterpiece of artisanal fine jewelry. The refined, sinu...
Ruby, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
14k Yellow Gold Wire Square Bracelet with Round Cut Diamonds
Located in New York, US
This elegant 14-karat gold wire bracelet exudes sophistication and luxury. The sleek, minimalist design is enhanced by two stunning diamond-studded square ends, featuring a total of ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Exclusive Wave Bracelet White Gold with Black Ceramic and Diamonds
By Angeletti
Located in Roma, IT
Exclusive Wave Bangle White Gold with Black Ceramic and Diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Luxury bracelet in 18k white gold with 1.45ct diamonds, France
Located in Chorzów, PL
Bracelet made of 18-karat white gold (750/1000) set with 33 brilliant-cut diamonds with a total weight of approximately 1.45 carats. Origin: France, 2nd half of the 20th century (Fr...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
TIFFANY & CO. Hinged T-Bracelet In 18Kt Yellow Gold With VVS Diamonds
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
The luminous diamonds create an extraordinary display of fire and brilliance, beautifully contrasting against the sleek surface of the white gold.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Old Art Nouveau gold bracelet with rubies and diamonds
Located in Chorzów, PL
Beautiful old rigid bracelet made of 14-karat gold. (0.560-0.580 fineness) Set with brilliant-cut diamonds with a total weight of approx. 0.27ct and natural rubies with a total weig...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
Cartier Love Bracelet with 6 diamonds in 18K Yellow Gold size 16
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
*Brand Cartier -Style Love Bangle -Material 18K Yellow Gold *Bracelet Dimension: -Bracelet Size 16 -Inside Circumference: 6'' -Bracelet Width: 3.8mm -Bracelet Weight: *Diamonds:0.1...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bracelet with Stars or Snowflakes Diamonds Yellow Gold and White Gold 18 KT
Located in Paris, FR
Bracelet in Yellow gold 18 kt and white gold 18 kt and diamond with star motif Rigid opening bracelet in 18 kt yellow gold, grooved, domed with a pattern of stars or snowflakes in 1...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Jacob & Co - Match - Rose gold design bracelet with natural diamonds
By Jacob & Co.
Located in AMSTELVEEN, NH
Featuring an elegant Jacob & Co. Match diamond bracelet, distinguished by its refined design and exceptional craftsmanship. Set with a natural brilliant-cut diamond weighing 1.09 car...
Diamond, 18k Gold
$2,276Sale Price|20% Off
Heart Aand Key 14k Solid Gold Flexible Bracelet with Genuine Diamond
Located in Chicago, IL
ShapeRound Total Carat Weight: 0.25 - 0.32 Country/Region of Manufacture: India Style: Bangle, Chain, Charm, Cuff, Wrap Base Metal: Gold Chain Type: Cuban Link Certification: IGI Dia...
Diamond, Rose Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
Georgios Collections 18 Karat yellow Gold Black Rhodium Bracelet with Diamonds
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios designer Bracelet Hand Made in 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Black oxidized Rhodium. Reversible Bangle Bracelet is microscopically decorated with granulation work in Byzantine ...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold, Rhodium
Gold and platinum bracelet with old cut diamonds, circa 1920.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Old rigid bracelet made of 18-karat yellow gold (750 fineness) and platinum. The openwork front of the bracelet is set with rose-cut diamonds. Origin: Western Europe, circa 1920. V...
Diamond, Gold, Platinum, 14k Gold
White Gold Design Bracelet with White and Black Brilliant Diamonds
Located in AMSTELVEEN, NH
This white gold bracelet is a unique and stylish piece of jewelry that features a stunning design with white and black brilliant diamonds. The diamonds are expertly arranged in a pat...
Diamond, Gold, White Gold
Rose Gold Design Bracelet with White and Black Brilliant Diamonds
Located in AMSTELVEEN, NH
Diamonds: Naturally Shiny Weight: 2.00 carats Shape: Brilliant cut Colour: (F-G) and black (enhanced) Clarity: VS Quality: Very nice Jewel: Bracelets Weight: 20.5 gram Hallmark: 14 ...
Diamond, Gold, Rose Gold
18K Yellow Gold Wide Cuff Bracelet with Natural Diamonds – Filigree Design
Located in Miami, FL
18K Yellow Gold Wide Cuff Bracelet with Natural Diamonds – Filigree Design Presenting a stunning wide cuff bracelet meticulously crafted in luxurious 18K yellow gold and adorned with...
Diamond, 18k Gold
18 Karat Blackened Gold Double Panther Head Bracelet with Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
The bracelet is designed in 18 karat yellow gold with two blackened gold Panther heads. Each Panther has Emerald eyes. They hold a ring set with round brilliant Diamonds in their mou...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
Gold and platinum bracelet with old cut diamonds, circa 1920.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Old rigid bracelet made of 18-karat yellow gold (750 fineness) and platinum. The openwork front of the bracelet is set with rose-cut diamonds. Origin: Western Europe, circa 1920. V...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Cartier 18K White Gold 10 Diamond Love with Screw Driver Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
This Cartier Love bracelet in 18K white gold is the elegant diamond version of the Maison’s most iconic design. Sized at 17, it features ten brilliant round-cut diamonds set between ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Oval-Shaped Rigid Bracelet in Yellow Gold with Diamonds - Micheletto
By Vanessa Drumond
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Description: This exquisite oval-shaped rigid bracelet from the Comma collection is designed to fit the natural anatomy of a woman's wrist perfectly. Crafted entirely from yellow gol...
White Diamond, 18k Gold
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cuff Bracelet with White Diamonds
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
Presenting S.Georgios Designer bracelet all handmade from solid 18 Karat Yellow Gold and microscopically decorated with yellow gold wires and a unique Byzantine velvet background. Th...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Semi-Rigid Bracelet with Diamonds in 18 Kt White Gold
Located in Rome, IT
Semi-rigid bracelet formed by various segments that make up designs with a flower-shaped end. Each segment is articulated and hooked in an "invisible" way to the following segment, ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Love Bracelet 18K White Gold with Pave Diamonds – Size 19
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Love Bracelet 18K White Gold with Pave Diamonds – Size 19, Service receipt Included. This authentic pre-owned Cartier Love bracelet is crafted in 18K white gold and set with...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Peridot Pear Cut Bracelet in 18Kt Gold with Blue and White Pave Diamonds
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
Peridot Pear shape bracelet with Blue and White Diamonds pave setting, in 18Kt yellow gold. The bracelet is handcrafted and has the bangle style, but it has also additional chain in...
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Peridot, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Peridot Pear Cut Bracelet in 18Kt Gold with Blue and White Pave Diamonds
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
Peridot Pear shape bracelet with Blue and White Diamonds pave setting, in 18Kt yellow gold. The bracelet is handcrafted and has the bangle style, but it has also additional chain in...
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Peridot, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980's 14K Yellow Gold Bracelet with Emeralds and Diamonds
Located in Boston, MA
Vintage 1980's 14K Yellow Gold Bracelet with Emeralds and Diamonds - The bracelet contains 6 marquise emeralds and 6 round diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Juste Un Clou Classic Model Bracelet With Diamonds 18K Yellow Gold 19CM
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Juste un Clou bracelet, classic model with diamonds This is the classic Nail Bracelet. The bracelet is 18K Yellow Gold There are 32 brilliant-cut diamonds totaling 0.58 carat...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Bracelet with Multi-Color Gemstones and Diamonds
By Althoff Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
18K Yellow Gold Bracelet with Multi-Color Gemstones and Diamonds 23 Blue Sapphires - 0.48 CT 5 Diamonds - 0.06 CT 8 Green Garnets - 0.16 CT 18 Orange Sapphires - 0.40 CT 33 Pink Sa...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
$48,800Sale Price|20% Off
Cartier Love Bracelet 18K White Gold Ceramic With Pave Diamonds – Size 18
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Love bracelet from the iconic collection, crafted in 18K white gold and black ceramic. This contemporary version is defined by the signature screw motif, elevated with pavé-s...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bracelet with blue brilliant cut diamonds handcrafted in 18Kt Rose gold
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
Unique Bracelet with blue brilliant cut diamonds handcrafted in 18Kt Rose gold. Elegant stripe of 18Kt gold create the delicate shilouete of this bracelet around your wrist. The blue...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Art Nouveau 18kt Yellow Gold Cuff Bracelet with Natural Coral and Diamonds
Located in Bergamo, BG
A striking Art Nouveau-style rigid cuff bracelet crafted in 18kt yellow gold, featuring natural coral inserts and brilliant-cut diamond pavé. The bold geometric design is accentuated...
Diamond, Pearl, Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Trinity Daylight Rose Gold Bracelet by Sicis Jewels, with Diamond & Micromosaic
By Sicis Jewels
Located in London, GB
Meet the Trinity Daylight bracelet, a radiant embodiment of timeless elegance and harmony. Crafted from lustrous gold, the bracelet seamlessly blends into a mesmerizing mosaic remin...
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
G. Verdi 18KT. Gold Bracelet with 15.69Cts of Amethyst & Tsavorites, & Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Round brilliant Diamonds and heart shaped Tsavorites join the Amethyst links.
Amethyst, Diamond, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Rope Bracelet with Beads and Diamonds
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
This is S.Georgios designer rope bracelet knitted from 18 Karat yellow gold threds in our workshop in Greece. This all custom-made flexible bangle bracelet is decorated with white go...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow 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, 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.
As elegant as they are versatile, these jewels have become chic staples.
From cameos to cigar bands, here are the looks on our radar this season.
The decades-old design is one of the most sought-after pieces of jewelry in the world.
Organic shapes, surprising textures, shimmering colors and inventive embellishments take the new generation of pearl jewelry from classic to cutting-edge.
Soak up the pleasures of the season with a these bold gems.
The philanthropist and heiress was an avid jewelry collector, and her trove of Jean Schlumberger creations embodies the love of nature she shared with the famed designer.