Yellow Gold, Ruby, Diamond, & Turquoise Bangle Bangle Bracelet
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Accommodated with an up-to-date digital appraisal by a GIA G.G. once purchased, upon request. Please contact us with any questions. Item number B3487
Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 14k Gold Turquoise Pearl Bangle Bracelet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A beautiful antique bangle bracelet made of 14k yellow gold, pearl and turquoise.
Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Turquoise Cabochon Hinge Bangle Bracelet
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Classic and elegant, this 14K yellow gold turquoise hinge bangle showcases the timeless beauty of cabochon gemstones in a refined bracelet design.
Turquoise, Yellow Gold
Antique Turquoise Snake Bangle Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Inscribed with the date 1838, this antique serpent bangle bracelet is composed of turquoise and rubies, set in 18K gold.
Turquoise, 18k Gold
Turquoise-Set Antique Bangle Bracelet
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1880s, 14k, American. This wearable bangle, borrowed from the Victorians, celebrates America's love affair with revival aesthetics. The look is wonderfully interpretive with a...
Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Turquoise & Diamond Open Bangle Bracelet 1.05Ctw 18K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
This stunning open style bangle bracelet is well crafted in 18k white gold.
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
14K Yellow Gold Victorian Reproduction Bangle Bracelet with Turquoise
Located in Boston, MA
14K Yellow Gold Victorian Reproduction Bangle Bracelet with Turquoise - The oval turquoise measures 7x5mm and the 4 round turquoise measures 3mm.
Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Turquoise and Pearl Bangle Bracelet
Located in Boston, MA
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Turquoise and Pearl Bangle Bracelet - The bracelet contains 9 seed pearls and a chevron pattern of small turquoise beads.
Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian 9ct Gold Turquoise and Pearl Bangle Bracelet
Located in Portland, England
This stunning Victorian-era 9ct gold turquoise and pearls hinged bangle is beautifully made over a century ago with bright, summery turquoise and delicate pearls. The bangle would be...
Pearl, Turquoise, Gold
Victorian Turquoise and Seed Pearl Clover Gold Bangle Bracelet
Located in Miami Beach, FL
A exquisite example from the Victorian era. This 18k yellow gold bracelet features exotic cut turquoise pieces surrounded by seed pearls to create a clover motif centrally set on an...
Natural Pearl, Turquoise, Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold
$9,500 / item
Enamel Turquoise Floral Diamond Bangle Bracelet
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
The pieces in Maharaja collection features unique hand painted miniature art set. This beautiful bangle is filled with intricate floral art in ivory & turquoise. Cast in 14K go...
Diamond, Turquoise, Sterling Silver, Enamel, 14k Gold
1970s Van Gogh Turquoise Sapphire Diamond 18K Gold Bangle Bracelet
Located in Roma, RM
An impressive vintage Van Gogh bangle bracelet crafted in 18 karat yellow gold, featuring a bold sculptural design enriched with vibrant turquoise cabochons.
Diamond, Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Antique Victorian Pearl & Turquoise 14 Karat Rose Gold Bangle Bracelet
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
A Victorian era treasure (1837-1901) this bangle bracelet features robin's egg blue turquoises nestled between a row of ivory pearls.
Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Handcraft Turquoise 18 Karat Yellow Gold Baguette Diamonds Bangle Bracelet
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
Handcraft 18 karat yellow gold bangle bracelet. Handmade by our craftsmen assembled with turquoise and baguette diamonds The circumference is equal to centimeters 17 which correspon...
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger Vintage Turquoise Coral Bangle Bracelet
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Schlumberger Turquoise Coral Bangle Bracelet, circa 1970s, boasts an iconic design by the French artist.
Coral, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Antique English Gold Turquoise and Diamond Bangle Bracelet, 1870's
Located in Firenze, IT
Period: 1870's Provenance: England Weight: 28,30 gr Diameter: 5.6 cm Inner circumference: 16.5 cm This beautiful rigid bracelet, made in yellow gold, presents three pavés of turquo...
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 15k Gold
$21,000Sale Price|50% Off
NWT $42, 000 18KT Gold Fancy Turquoise Ruby Diamond Bangle Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is a Rare 18KT Gold Large Turquoise Diamond Ruby Bangle. This Magnificent Bangle is comprised of Finely Set Gorgeous Large Oval Gorgeous Turquoise ...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold
$3,360Sale Price / item|20% Off
2.22Ct Natural Turquoise Cabochon & Diamond Halo Bangle Bracelet 14K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This elegant bangle bracelet showcasing one natural turquoise cabochon totaling 2.22 carats, set in 14k yellow gold.
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Mid-Victorian Turquoise and Gold Bangle Bracelet, circa 1860–1880
Located in Rotterdam, NL
A beautifully crafted mid-Victorian hinged bangle bracelet in 18 karat yellow gold, set with a gorgeous pavé dome of turquoise cabochons.
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Gold
Antique Style Turquoise Rose Cut Diamond Bangle Bracelet
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
A stunning bracelet handmade in 18K gold & sterling silver with blackened finish. It is set in 3.62 carats turquoise & 2.62 carats rosecut diamonds. Clasp Closure FOLLOW MEGHNA JEW...
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Heavy Bangle Bracelet with Turquoise, Pearl, and Garnet
Located in Boston, MA
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Heavy Bangle Bracelet with Turquoise, Pearl, and Garnet This is a "New/Old Stock" heavy gauge wide bangle that is 7/8" wide.
Garnet, Pearl, Turquoise, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
$6,801Sale Price|25% Off
Vintage Circa 1980s 14k Gold Naturald Diamond And Turquoise Bangle Bracelet
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 24 grams. Totally is diamond 4.45 ct. The diamond is has G-H-I-J-K-Light brown color and s1-s2-s3 clarity. The box is not included. Please con...
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold
Vintage 1960's 14K Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet with Garnet and Turquoise
Located in Boston, MA
Vintage 1960's 14K Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet with Garnet and Turquoise - The bangle contains 3 oval garnets 7.8 x 6mm and 16 turquoise beads which are prong set with filigree workm...
Garnet, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Gold Snake Bracelet Bangle Set with Turquoise, Diamonds and Rubies
Located in Berlin, DE
Luxurious eye-catcher. Beautiful, antique snake gold bracelet. Studded with countless turquoise, diamonds and rubies. Very fine goldsmith work. Case beautifully cisiled. At the ta...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970's 14K Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet with Turquoise and Seed Pearls
Located in Boston, MA
Vintage 1970's 14K Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet with Turquoise and Seed Pearls - The bangle contains 7 small turquoise stones and 8 ribbons of seed pearls - 6 pearls in each.
Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Enamel Hand Painted Turquoise Ruby Diamond Maharaja Bangle Bracelet
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This Maharaja bangle bracelet features unique hand painted miniature art set with 14K gold and sterling silver. It is set with 2.45 carats rubies and 4.18 carats of sparkling diamon...
Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, Sterling Silver, Enamel, 14k Gold
Vintage Victorian Reproduction Bangle Bracelet with Onyx, Turquoise and Pearl
Located in Boston, MA
Vintage Victorian Reproduction Bangle Bracelet with Onyx, Turquoise and Pearl - The width of the bangle on top is 14mm and tapers down to 5mm on the bottom. The inside diameter is 1....
Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold
Natural Turquoise 8.15cts Bracelet in 14K Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
You don't have to pay any tax to release the shipment. We pay tax and shipping expenses. This exquisite bracelet is a stunning blend of luxury and elegance. Crafted in 14k yellow go...
Turquoise, 14k Gold
Natural Turquoise 9.15cts Bracelet in 14K Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
You don't have to pay any tax to release the shipment. We pay tax and shipping expenses. This exquisite bracelet is a stunning blend of luxury and elegance. Crafted in 14k yellow go...
Turquoise, 14k Gold
Grand Victorian Turquoise and 1 Carat Diamond Ornate Wide Bangle Bracelet
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
This Etruscan revival bangle bracelet, a staff favorite, is richly decorated with a scrolled motif and lively Persian turquoise and seed pearls.
White Diamond, Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Turquoise & Diamond Bracelet in 18K Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
You don't have to pay any tax to release the shipment. We pay tax and shipping expenses. This exquisite bracelet is a stunning blend of luxury and elegance. Crafted in 18k yellow go...
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Natural Turquoise 10.42cts Bracelet in 14K Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
You don't have to pay any tax to release the shipment. We pay tax and shipping expenses. This exquisite bracelet is a stunning blend of luxury and elegance. Crafted in 14k yellow go...
Turquoise, 14k Gold
Natural Turquoise 10.16cts Bracelet in 14K Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
You don't have to pay any tax to release the shipment. We pay tax and shipping expenses. This exquisite bracelet is a stunning blend of luxury and elegance. Crafted in 14k yellow go...
Turquoise, 14k Gold
FLORENZA signed vintage gold tone faux turquoise topaz designer bangle bracelet
By Florenza
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed FLORENZA • gold tone with faux stones • vintage designer bracelet MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear S...
Natural Turquoise 7.63cts & Diamond 0.27cts Bracelet in 14K Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
You don't have to pay any tax to release the shipment. We pay tax and shipping expenses. This exquisite bracelet is a stunning blend of luxury and elegance. Crafted in 14k yellow go...
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold
Natural Turquoise 10.10cts & Diamond 0.57cts Bracelet in 14K Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
You don't have to pay any tax to release the shipment. We pay tax and shipping expenses. This exquisite bracelet is a stunning blend of luxury and elegance. Crafted in 14k yellow go...
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold
Natural Turquoise 14cts & Diamond 0.3cts Bracelet in 14K Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
You don't have to pay any tax to release the shipment. We pay tax and shipping expenses. This exquisite bracelet is a stunning blend of luxury and elegance. Crafted in 14k yellow go...
Turquoise, Diamond, 14k Gold
Vintage KJL Gold Tone Faux Turquoise Rhinestone Earrings & Bracelet Set
By KJL
Located in Flushing, NY
Vintage KJL Gold Tone Faux Turquoise Rhinestone Earrings & Bracelet Set Approximate Dimensions: Earring: 2.7 cm (Length) 1.5 cm (Width) 28.6 grams in weight. Bracelet: 17.8 cm (Len...
Turquoise, Gold
Jane Taylor 18KT Rose Gold Bracelet with 3.04Ct. Turquoise
By Jane Taylor Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Jane Taylor Jewelry is a family run company focused on creating modern heirlooms since 1994. This 18 karat rose gold cuff bracelet has a squarish shape and a matte finish. It is set ...
Turquoise, Rose Gold
Turquoise and Diamond Gold Bracelet 14K Yellow Gold Evil Eye Protection Jewelry
Located in Diera, AE
Diamond Clarity: SI Diamond Color: H-I Turquoise Weight: 4.98 Ct. Bangle Size: 57 x 46 mm Features Evil Eye Bangle Natural Turquoise Bracelet Natural Diamond Accent 14K Yellow Gold J...
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Persian Turquoise Victorian Snake Bracelet Gold Antique Entwined Snakes
Located in New York, NY
A very rare and wonderful antique Victorian Diamond and Persian Turquoise Double Snake Bracelet in 9 Karat Gold. The Victorian bracelet with two entwined snakes is set with four Old...
Diamond, Turquoise, 9k Gold, Gold
Antique Art Nouveau 14K Yellow Gold Turquoise Snake Bracelet, 1910
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This simple snake bracelet is coveted. I have listed and sold three other Turquoise head snake bracelets. This one is thin and near perfect. Garnet eyes and turquoise beads adorn ...
Garnet, Turquoise, Yellow Gold
Antique Art Nouveau 14K Yellow Gold Turquoise Snake Bracelet, England
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This simple snake bracelet is coveted. I have listed and sold three other Turquoise head snake bracelets. This one is thin and near perfect. Garnet eyes and turquoise beads adorn ...
Garnet, Turquoise, Yellow Gold
Italian 18 Karat Yellow Gold Turquoise and Onyx Scrunchie Bracelet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Italian 18 Karat Yellow Gold Turquoise and Onyx Scrunchie Bracelet This is a one of a kind Italian bracelet. The design incorporates springs so it stretches like a scrunchie and ca...
Onyx, Turquoise, 18k Gold
de GRISOGONO Pink Gold & Turquoise Bracelet
By de GRISOGONO
Located in New York, NY
de GRISOGONO Pink Gold & Turquoise Bracelet • 44.8 grams Pink Gold • 19 Emeralds 2.6ct • 22 Turquoises 61.5ct
Cartier18K White Gold 12.73 ct Diamond, Turquoise & Emerald Bracelet CA01-021726
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
From Cartier's Gomtrie & Contrastes line, this Art Deco-inspired bracelet explores graphic balance and chromatic tension. A total of 540 diamonds, weighing 12.73 carats, cover th...
Diamond, Emerald, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
VICTORIAN 1880 Etruscan Revival Bracelet In Brushed 15Kt Gold & Blue Turquoises
Located in Miami, FL
The fabulous bangle bracelet has been carefully crafted in yellow gold of 15 karats with an exceptional craftsmanship depicting Etruscan revival patterns and delicate brushed finishes.
Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold, 15k Gold
$9,929Sale Price|20% Off
Turquoise & Polki Diamond Carved Bracelet Made in 18k Gold & Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:2.840g, Diamond:20.15ct, Silver:52.494g, TURQUOISE:14.28ct, Size: 75X58X21MM"
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Silver
Alex Jona Quartz and Turquoise Rock Crystal 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bracelet
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 Karat yellow gold, rock crystal over quartz and turquoise crazy cut bangle bracelet, weighing 15.02 carats in total.
Rock Crystal, Crystal, Quartz, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Turquoise and Diamond Bracelet with Star Motif
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
A gorgeous example of Victorian finery, this handsomely appointed bracelet is rendered in 18 karat rose gold and decorated with an artful display of turquoise and rose cut diamonds. ...
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$3,200Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Victorian Persian Turquoise and Pearl and Diamond Bracelet
Located in Stamford, CT
A fine, feminine, 18 kt bangle bracelet sets a Persian turquoise daisy with a natural pearl directly center bringing you warm thoughts of summer all year. Rose diamond dew drops, app...
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Antique Victorian Turquoise Blue Enamel Gold Bracelet with Diamonds and Pearls
Located in Austin, TX
A beautiful and elegant Victorian 15k rose and yellow gold hinged bangle bracelet, late 19th century, England.
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Enamel, 15k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Early Victorian turquoise enamel, ruby, and diamond padlock bracelet
Located in New York, NY
An antique chased gold bracelet designed as a scrolling turquoise and white enamel garter, centered by a ruby-set buckle and suspending a padlock locket accented with rubies and diam...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Enamel
Vintage Austrian Charm Bracelet solid 14K/18K Gold 20 Charms / 19cm /23.5gr
Located in SE
Austrian chain featuring a set of 20 mostly solid 14k Yellow Gold charms/pendants and several in solid 18K Gold. Five pendants of Enameled Gold. Seven in solid Gold . Eight pendants ...
Amethyst, Chalcedony, Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, Ruby, Spinel, Turquoise, Enam...
Georgios Collections 18 Karat White Rose Gold Bracelet with Blue Brown Diamonds
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios designer two-tone double tennis bangle bracelet in white and rose gold 18 karats with brown and blue diamonds are all microscopically set. This gorgeous bracelet is custom...
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Brown Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pin...
$1,320Sale Price|20% Off
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Multi Fancy Color Gems & Pearl Bracelet Set In 18K & Silv
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Natural Multi Fancy Color Gems & PearlBracelet Set In 18K & Silver Natural Fancy Sapphires, Amethyst, Pink Quartz, Turquoise and Tourmaline 34 Carat...
Pearl, Quartz, Sapphire, Tourmaline, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Silver
Natural Persian Turquoise Gold Bangle Bracelet
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid-1800s Victorian handmade bangle bracelet with natural Persian Turquoise, natural patina, engraving. 37 round Turquoise in center 1.24 – 2.70mm 8 oval Turquoise 3 – 4mm Fits a s...
Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, 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.
The thought of vintage and antique turquoise jewelry often conjures up images of striking Navajo bracelets and necklaces worn with a denim shirt and cowboy boots. This all-American look has been celebrated by fashion designers like Ralph Lauren and Tommy Hilfiger on their runways and in ad campaigns. In the October 2016 issue of Vogue magazine, Tom Ford said he only wears turquoise jewelry at his Santa Fe ranch. So what is it about this gorgeous blue-green stone that makes us wish that we were born in December?
It’s not surprising that turquoise is abundant in New Mexico and Arizona because, according to the Gemological Institute of America (GIA), it needs to be in “dry and barren regions where acidic, copper-rich groundwater seeps downward and reacts with minerals that contain phosphorus and aluminum.
Turquoise is not found in a single crystal but is a combination of microcrystals. Its appearance, waxy and opaque, is attributed to its structure and composition. “It’s an aggregate of microscopic crystals that form a solid mass. If the crystals are packed closely together, the material is less porous, so it has a finer texture. Fine-textured turquoise has an attractive, waxy luster when it’s polished. Turquoise with a less-dense crystal structure has higher porosity and coarser texture, resulting in a dull luster when it’s polished,” notes the GIA. Since no one wants to set a dull piece of turquoise, porous turquoise is often treated to make the stone more attractive.
In the United States, there have been discoveries of turquoise from 200 B.C. It is not just loose turquoise stones that have been found, but entire suites of jewelry from prehistoric times. In the late 19th-century, the Navajo Indians, who learned silversmithing from the Spanish, started to make beads out of turquoise and eventually combined it with silver around the 1880s. Initially this jewelry was for ceremonial purposes, but it became fashionable once the tourism in the Southwest picked up in the beginning of the 20th century.
Find antique and vintage turquoise rings, necklaces, bracelets and other accessories 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.