Vintage 18 Kt White Gold Rigid Bracelet with Natural Diamonds - Certified
Located in Napoli, IT
Elegant vintage Italian rigid bracelet from the 1990s made of 18-karat white gold and embellished with natural diamonds. The design features a refined satin finish that contrasts har...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Contrarié Rigid Bracelet in 18k Yellow Gold with Cabochon Rubies and Diamonds
Located in Firenze, IT
Exclusive "contrarié" style bangle, handcrafted in 18-karat yellow gold. The sculptural design, characterized by elegant, rounded lines and polished ribbing, features a double-ended ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Bracciale Rigido con ct 4.00 di Diamanti Baguette, Oro 18 Kt
Located in Rome, IT
Bracciale rigido impreziosito da quattro file di diamanti naturali taglio baguette, per una caratura complessiva di 4,00 ct. La perfetta successione delle pietre crea un raffinato e...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Alex Jona Multicolor Enamel 18 Karat Yellow Gold Dog Bracelet
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, funny hand-enameled dog bracelet. Alex Jona jewels stand out, not only for their special design and for the excellent quality of ...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
18K yellow gold semirigid bracelet with diamonds Sacchi Gioielli
By Sacchi Gioielli
Located in Rome, IT
Handcrafted 18-karat gold semi-rigid bracelet, handmade by the master goldsmiths at Sacchi Gioielli. Inspired by the sinuous movement of waves, this bracelet embodies the essence of...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold Rigid Bow Bracelet with Cabochon Sapphires and Diamonds
Located in Firenze, IT
Exclusive handmade bangle made of 18-karat yellow gold. The sculptural design featuring rounded tubes is embellished at its center by an imposing bow motif, composed of a rich select...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Contrarié Rigid Bracelet in 18k White Gold, Multicolor, 11.94 ct
By Fratelli Coppini
Located in Firenze, IT
This beautiful bangle was designed to be extremely easy to put on. Its opening notes reveal the strong, dynamic, and elegant character that sets it apart. Diamonds, rubies, sapphires...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Sacchi Steps Collection Bracelet in Satin 18k Yellow Gold and Diamonds
By Sacchi Gioielli
Located in Rome, IT
Modern bracelet in satin-finished yellow gold embellished with Diamonds, from Sacchi's Steps Collection, handcrafted using the lost-wax casting technique. Lost-wax casting, one of t...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sacchi Bracelet in 18 K Gold with Heart Ruby and Diamonds
By Sacchi Gioielli
Located in Rome, IT
Ruby bracelet heart and diamonds in satin-finished yellow gold, from Sacchi's "Universe" collection, handcrafted using the lost-wax casting technique. Lost-wax casting, one of the ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
White Gold Rigid Bracelet with White Diamonds
By Lenti 1963
Located in Valenza, IT
18kt white gold rigid bracelet with brilliant-cut white diamonds color G clarity SI for 3.06 carats, in the head set wrought a GSI drop-cut white diamond for 0.41 carat and in the ta...
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Handcrafted 18kt White Gold Rigid Bracelet with Emeralds, Sapphires, Rubies, and
Located in Bergamo, BG
A masterpiece of fine craftsmanship, this handcrafted 18kt white gold rigid bracelet showcases an intricate floral-inspired design. Featuring natural emeralds, cabochon-cut sapphires...
Diamond, Pearl, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
Flexible Italian 2.10ctw Diamond 18K White Gold Cuff Bangle Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Italian 2.10ctw diamond flexible, spring tension cuff style bangle bracelet in 18k White Gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Rock Crystal, Diamond, Yellow Gold Scalloped Design Italian Cuff Bangle Bracelet
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This handsome Italian cuff bracelet is made of elegant rock crystal "links" and finished with an eye-catching 18k yellow gold bar set with sparkling round brilliant cut diamonds! The...
Rock Crystal, Diamond, Crystal, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Diamond Pave Channel Criss-Cross "X" Yellow Gold Italian Bangle Cuff Bracelet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This sophisticated 18k yellow gold bangle bracelet is contemporary yet timeless, set with brilliant white diamonds in a creation by Italian jewelry designer, Antonini.
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
Curata Italian Solid 18k Yellow Gold Pave Diamond Modern Cuff Bangle Bracelet
By Curata Jewelry
Located in Great Neck, NY
Handmade - One of a kind Metal Purity: 18k Country of Origin: Italy Metal Weight: 26.2 grams Diamond Weight: 0.91 cttw Diamond Quality: SI1 Clarity / H Color Measurement: 8mm wide A...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Fine Italian 18K Rose Gold and Pearl Diamond Cuff Stackable Bangle Bracelet
Located in Great Neck, NY
Capturing the essence of understated elegance and craft excellence, this solid 18 karat rose gold (750 Hallmark), cuff bracelet is a refined Italian creation. The open cuff design of...
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, ...
Fine Italian 18K Yellow Gold and Pearl Diamond Cuff Stackable Bangle Bracelet
Located in Great Neck, NY
Solid 18 K Italian Yellow Gold Cuff Bracelet with Cultured Pearls & 1.0 ct Diamonds Capturing the essence of understated elegance and craft excellence, this solid 18 karat (750 h...
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, ...
18 Karat Yellow Gold Multi Wire Textured Bangle Bracelet 77.2 Grams Made in Roma
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat Yellow Gold bracelet featuring 13 multi textured rope motif weighing 77.2 grams. Stamped 750 ROMA Very comfortable! Matching Necklace Available. More Gold Bracelets In Stock.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond White Gold Spring Bangle Bracelet
By Aldo Garavelli
Located in New York, NY
Snake like spring loaded wrap around bangle set with 75 diamonds 11.20 carats
Diamond, 18k Gold
18kt Rose Gold and Diamond Bangle
Located in New York, NY
Expertly crafted in Italy, this diamond bangle is a true testament to Italian craftsmanship and timeless beauty.
Diamond, Rose Gold
Wide Flexible 18 Karat Diamond Cuff Bangle
Located in Bethesda, MD
This bold wide flexible diamond cuff is highlighted with five rows of shimmering diamonds. Expertly designed to easily expand over the wrist. This bracelet is offered at an exception...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage Buccellati 18k Rigato Gold Diamond Bangle Bracelet
By Buccellati
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This elegant vintage Buccellati bangle bracelet embodies the house’s signature artistry and timeless sophistication.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Coral Diamonds 9 Karat Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet
Located in Marcianise, IT
9 karat yellow gold bracelet completely handmade in the 1950s style, with a big coral in the middle and diamonds on sides The bangle bracelet is made in the South Italy.
Coral, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
$14,420Sale Price|20% Off
5 Carat Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Hinged Bangle Bracelet
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Exuding classic elegance, this substantial hinged bangle bracelet is crafted in lustrous 14k yellow gold. The piece features a brilliant display of round-cut diamonds, totaling appro...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Open Claw Diamond Bangle in 14k White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
A 14 karat white gold hinged bangle featuring 41 round brilliant cut diamonds weighing ~0.48 carat total weight in round diamonds that are tapered along the claw. The diamonds are G-...
Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
$8,160Sale Price|20% Off
18Kt White Gold Champagne Diamonds Wrap Around Bangle Bracelet
Located in Miami, FL
An exquisite embodiment of sophistication and modern allure, this wrap-around bangle bracelet is masterfully crafted in 18 karat white gold, offering a luminous contrast to the warm,...
Diamond, White Gold
Bulgari Tubogas Bracelet Double Diamond Stainless Steel Bangle Estate Jewelry
By Bulgari
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish pre owned Bulgari 'Tubogas' bracelet crafted in stainless steel. Diamonds total an estimated 0.40 carats (estimated at G-H color and VS1-2 clarity) The bracelet is designe...
Diamond, White Diamond, Stainless Steel
Coral Diamonds 14 Karat Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet
Located in Marcianise, IT
Bracelet 14 karat yellow gold and 800 thousandths silver bangle bracelet. Handmade by craftsmen assembled with natural coral in the middle and old cut diamonds Bracelet total weig...
Coral, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
TIFFANY & Co. 18K Rose Gold Diamond Infinity Cuff Bangle Bracelet
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. 18K Rose Gold Diamond Infinity Cuff Bangle Bracelet Tiffany Infinity is a powerful symbol of continuous connection, energy and vitality.
Diamond, Rose Gold
$13,020Sale Price|20% Off
3 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond 14k White Gold Bangle Bracelet
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
This sophisticated bangle bracelet is crafted in lustrous 14k white gold, featuring an elegant array of round brilliant-cut diamonds that exude timeless glamour. With a total weight ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$76,000Sale Price|20% Off
Mario Buccellati 18KT Yellow and White Gold Diamond Openwork Bangle
By Buccellati
Located in Chicago, IL
18KT Yellow and White Gold Diamond Openwork Bangle – Italian Vintage This exquisite 18KT yellow and white gold bangle is a true testament to fine Italian craftsmanship.
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mattioli Puzzle Diamonds bangle in 750 white gold with white diamonds
By Mattioli
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Mattioli Puzzle Diamonds bangle in 750 white gold with white diamonds (0.39 carat) Manufacture time 3 - 4 weeks The creation of Mattioli jewelry is fully managed in their laborator...
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18kt white gold, yellow gold, and diamond bangle bracelet
Located in New York, NY
96 round diamonds 3ct of diamonds 18kt gold 74 grams
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Emerald and Diamond Bangle Cuff Bracelet Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
Note the extraordinary workmanship: The bracelet lies flat when open and turns into a perfect bangle when on the arm. It is one-of-a-kind. It was entirely handmade in Italy with the ...
White Diamond, Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$13,600Sale Price|20% Off
Roberto Coin Classica Parisienne Diamond Bangle Bracelet in 18k White Gold
By Roberto Coin
Located in Chicago, IL
This exquisite Roberto Coin Classica Parisienne bangle bracelet is a masterpiece of fine Italian craftsmanship, designed to add a touch of sophisticated luxury to any ensemble.
Diamond, White Gold
Roberto Demeglio White Ceramic, 18K Gold & Black Diamond 30mm Wide Brick Bangle.
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
This striking bangle is made of elegant glossy White Ceramic, pave set with Black Diamonds, set in 18K Gold for a bold, contemporary contrast.
Black Diamond, 18k Gold
Mattioli Puzzle Diamonds Bangle in Rose or White Gold and White Diamonds
By Mattioli
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Mattioli Puzzle Diamonds bangle in 750 white gold with white diamonds (0.52 carat) Manufacture time 3 - 4 weeks The creation of Mattioli jewelry is fully managed in their laborator...
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Mattioli Puzzle Diamonds Bangle in Rose or White Gold and White Diamonds
By Mattioli
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Mattioli Puzzle Diamonds bangle in 750 white gold with white diamonds (0.26 carat) Manufacture time 3 - 4 weeks The creation of Mattioli jewelry is fully managed in their laborator...
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold
Mattioli Puzzle Diamonds bangle in 750 white gold and one white diamond
By Mattioli
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Mattioli Puzzle Diamonds banglein 750 white gold and one white diamond 0.13ct Manufacture time 3 - 4 weeks The creation of Mattioli jewelry is fully managed in their laboratories ...
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bulgari 1970s 18K Gold Torque Bangle with Emerald, Sapphire & Diamonds
By Bulgari
Located in Malmö, Skåne län
A timeless Bulgari jewel in 18 karat twisted yellow gold topped with cabochon sapphire, emerald and diamonds. Made in Italy, circa 1970 The bangle is composed of a 3.6 millimeters t...
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mattioli Puzzle Collection 18k Rose Gold Bangle Bracelet with white diamonds
By Mattioli
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Mattioli Puzzle Collection 18k Rose Gold Bangle Bracelet and white diamonds. Diamond Carats 0,37 Products available on request in white gold and more diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Mattioli Puzzle Collection 18k Rose Gold Bangle Bracelet with white diamonds
By Mattioli
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Mattioli Puzzle Collection 18k Rose Gold Bangle Bracelet and white diamonds. Diamond Carats 0,52 Products available on request in white gold and more diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$29,268Sale Price|20% Off
Roberto Coin 1.3 Carat Cognac Diamond Enamel Bangle Bracelet in 18k Gold
By Roberto Coin
Located in Chicago, IL
Exquisitely crafted by the renowned house of Roberto Coin, this striking bangle bracelet showcases a sophisticated 'giraffe' inspired pattern.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Mattioli Puzzle Collection 18k White Gold Bangle Bracelet with white diamonds
By Mattioli
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Mattioli Puzzle Collection 18k White Gold Bangle Bracelet and white diamonds. Diamond Carats 0,37 Products available on request in white gold and more diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Mattioli Puzzle Collection 18k White Gold Bangle Bracelet with white diamonds
By Mattioli
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Mattioli Puzzle Collection 18k White Gold Bangle Bracelet and white diamonds. Diamond Carats 0,52 Products available on request in white gold and more diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Afarin Collection Tubogas Diamond Cuff Bangle Bracelet in 18k Two Tone
Located in Los Gatos, CA
The diamonds are Pavé Set in White Gold F - G In Color VS in Clarity Excellent Make and Polish. 7 inches bangle 10 mm - 8 mm 12 grams in weight Made in Italy Available in Pink and Wh...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$7,600Sale Price|20% Off
1.18 Pear Cut and Round Diamond Bangle 18 Carats White Gold Bracelet
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
1.18 ct total weight Pear & Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Straight Line Station Bangle Bracelet 18K White Gold.
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bulgari Serpenti Viper Diamond Pave 18K Rose Gold Chunky Bangle Bracelet Size M
By Bulgari
Located in Tysons, VA
Details: Material: 18K Rose Gold (Au750) Stones: Pavé Set Diamonds Collection: Serpenti Viper Style: Chunky Bangle Size: M Authenticity & Marks: Serial number, jeweler’s marks, ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Tubogas Bangle in Rose Gold with Natural Zircons Enamel and Champagne Diamonds
By Maximilian Hemmerle
Located in München, DE
This contemporary Tubogas bangle in rose gold is set with two natural zircons and accented with champagne diamonds and red enamel.
Diamond, Zircon, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel
18K Rose Gold Pavé Bangle Bracelet with 2.85 Carats of Diamonds
Located in Firenze, FI
18K RoseGold Bracelet With 2.85 Carat Diamonds (F/VVS1)
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2 Carats Yellow Gold Tubogas Bangle
By Belfiore Jewelry
Located in Great Neck, NY
Diamond flex Tubogas bangle set in 14K yellow gold. The total carat weight of the bangle is 2.14. The color of the stones are G-H, the clarity is SI. The bangle is available in rose ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Afarin Collection Tubogas Diamond Cuff Bangle Bracelet in 18k Pink and White Gol
Located in Los Gatos, CA
This elegant Afarin Collection Tubogas Diamond Cuff Bangle Bracelet has 46 Paved Diamonds equaling 0.50 cts t.w. It contains Paved Brilliant cut diamonds of F-G in Color and VS in Cl...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Omega Ladies 14K and 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Bangle Watch, 1.65 Carats
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Ladies Italian 14 Karat Diamond Bangle Watch. The case is 18 Karat and the bangle bracelet 14 Karat.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
Bulgari Ruby Sapphire and Pearl Flexible Gold Cuff Bracelet Bangle
By Bulgari
Located in Austin, TX
A beautiful and classic flexible 18K yellow gold cuff bangle set with pearls, sapphires and rubies by Bulgari, circa 1980's.
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Bangle Bracelet Rose Gold with Fan Shaped Mother of Pearl and Rock Crystal
By Angeletti
Located in Roma, IT
Angeletti Bangle Bracelet Rose Gold with Fan Shaped Mother of Pearl and Rock Crystal. Everyday bracelet with doublette of Rock Crystal and Mother of Pearl with an extraordinary milky...
Diamond, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Pink Sapphire and Diamond Bangle Bracelet Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The pink sapphire and diamond bangle bracelet features 30 calibrated oval cut faceted pink sapphires of brilliant hues for a total of approximately 35 carats.
White Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Stylish 18k Gold Bangle Bracelet with Heart Shaped Emerald and Diamonds
Located in Palm Beach, FL
The 98 brilliant cut diamonds have a total approximate weight of 3.50ct.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k 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.