Old Mine Cut Diamond Bangle
Located in New York, NY
Old Mine Cut Diamond Bangle A gold bangle featuring 13 antique cut diamonds set in 6 prong settings.
Vintage 1980s Unknown Bangles
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Old Mine Cut Diamond Bangle
Located in New York, NY
Old Mine Cut Diamond Bangle A gold bangle featuring 13 antique cut diamonds set in 6 prong settings.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 15 Karat Gold and 4.50 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Bangle, circa 1880s
Located in New York, NY
Victorian 15K Yellow Gold and 4.50cts Old Mine Cut Diamond Bangle Additional Information: Period: Late Victorian Year: 1880s Material: 15k Yellow Gold, 4.50cts Old Mine Cut Diamond ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 15k Gold, Gold
Antique 9k Rose Gold Old Mine Cut Diamond Bangle Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
This antique bangle bracelet is a beautifully refined piece, set with 0.51 carats total weight of old mine cut diamonds graded I color and SI clarity in a warm 9k rose gold mounting.
Diamond, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 14k Yellow Gold Amethyst & Old Mine Cut Diamond Bangle Bracelet
Located in Bernardsville, NJ
Material: 14k Yellow Gold Gemstones: Amethyst 22cttw, Diamond 0.36cttw Weight: 26.83 grams Size: 6 1/8 inches Beautiful antique bracelet crafted at the end of Victorian Era, circa 1...
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Gold GIA Natural Pearl & Old Mine Cut Diamond Bangle Bracelet
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (9) Natural Genuine Saltwater Pearls - Round Button Shape - Nice White Color - 3.80mm to 6.98 x 6.81mmm (exact)**See Certification Details Below** (16) Natural Genuine ...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian No Heat Sapphire & Old Mine Cut Diamond Bangle Bracelet in 18K Gold
Located in Boston, MA
The sapphire is a beautiful Un Heated gem set in a basket of rich yellow gold. Surrounded by old mine-cut diamonds, totaling 3.90 carats, with H color grade and SI1 clarity.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Victorian Old Mine Diamond Etruscan Revival Gold Bangle Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS A STUNNING ANTIQUE VICTORIAN ETRUSCAN REVIVAL 14-18 KARAT GOLD AND OLD MINE CUT DIAMOND BANGLE BRACELET. The hinged bangle bracelet has museum quality Etruscan hand applied b...
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
10 Carat Sapphire Old Mine Diamond Bracelet Natural Red Blue Star Sapphires
Located in New York, NY
This is an absolutely magnificent antique Natural Multicolor Sapphire, Star Sapphire and Old Mine Cut Diamond Bangle Bracelet in Silver.
Sapphire, Diamond, Star Sapphire, Silver
Old Mine Cut Diamond & Pearl Yellow Gold Bangle
Located in Seattle, WA
This ornate bangle bracelet features 0.20ctw of round old mine cut round diamonds.
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
27 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Platinum Bangle Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
This is an extraordinary 27 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Bracelet that has a fixed cuff shape with a flexy closure.
Diamond, Platinum
Victorian Three-Row Diamond Bangle Old Mine Cut Diamonds, 18K Gold & Silver
Located in New York, NY
Light, layered with intention. This Victorian bangle is set with three graduated rows of old mine-cut diamonds, totaling approximately 13.50 carats.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique Horseshoe Bangle Bracelet – Blue Enamel, Old Mine Cut Diamonds, c1880
Located in Santa Monica, CA
The horseshoe at the center of this 14K cuff bracelet, from the antique jewelry collection at Bracken Jewelers in Santa Monica, California, is a known symbol of good luck and protect...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
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
Victorian 18 Karat Gold TW ~3 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Hinged Bangle Bracelet
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a lovely Victorian hinged bangle bracelet. It is crafted in 18K gold. The piece features old mine cut diamonds: TW ~3.00ct.
Diamond, Gold
Victorian Old Mine Cut Diamond Bracelet Bangle Antique Art Nouveau 14 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
This is a gorgeous antique Victorian - Art Nouveau Bangle Bracelet with eight Old Mine Cut Diamonds in 14 Karat Yellow Gold.
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Antique Victorian 15K Yellow Gold Old Mine Diamond Buttercup Bangle Bracelet
Located in Great Neck, NY
This gorgeous bangle features a cluster of old mine cut diamonds set in a beautiful buttercup setting on the bangle.
Diamond, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,414Sale Price|25% Off
Antique 18k Gold Victorian Circa 1900s Natural Old Mine Cut Diamond Bracelet
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight 17.6 grams. Totally is diamond about 3 ct. Acid tested to be 18k real gold. The diamond is has H-I-J-K-L-M-N-P-Yellow color and S1-S2-S3-Pique1....
Diamond, 18k Gold
$3,414Sale Price|25% Off
Antique 18k Gold Victorian Circa 1900s Natural Old Mine Cut Diamond Bracelet
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight 17.6 grams. Totally is diamond about 3 ct. Acid tested to be 18k real gold. The diamond is has H-I-J-K-L-M-N-P-Yellow color and S1-S2-S3-Pique1....
Diamond, 18k Gold
Rare Antique Victorian Gold Old Cut Diamond Enamel Adjustable Bangle Bracelet
Located in Montclair, NJ
Rare Antique Victorian Hand Engraving, Blue Enamel Foliage Open Bangle Bracelet. -- Stone(s) -- (3) Natural Genuine Diamonds -Chunky Old Mine Cut - Prong Set - Very Brilliant & Clea...
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
3.10cttw Blue Sapphire 1.95cttw Diamond Old Mine Cut 15ct English C/1890
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Featuring approximately 3.10 carats of fine blue sapphire amongst alternating Old Mine cut diamonds measuring 1.95 carats in total.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
4.00 carats Old Mine Cut Diamond Bracelet Silver/14k Yellow Gold Circa 1860
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
A exquisite example of an iconic Victorian bangle bracelet. This important antique bangle is adorned with well matched and fine Old Mine Cut Diamonds.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
Victorian Starburst Old-Mine Diamond Bangle in 18K Gold, Circa 1885
Located in Miami, FL
A timeless late-Victorian treasure crafted in rich 18K gold and set with five glowing old-mine cut diamonds in classic starburst settings.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique 15K Gold & Silver 1.28ctw Old Cut Diamond Flower Bangle and Pendant
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
A Victorian diamond, silver, and yellow gold bangle, comprising old large old mine cut diamond, thirty smaller old cut diamonds, and four rose cut diamonds, set in silver and 15 kara...
Diamond, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique 14K Yellow Gold 0.73tgw Sapphire & Old Cut Diamond Floral Cluster Bangle
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
A Victorian sapphire, diamond, and yellow gold bangle, comprising one cushion shaped blue sapphire, and eight old mine cut diamonds, in 14 karat yellow gold.
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique French Old Cut Diamond and Pearl Bangle Bracelet in Silver-Topped Gold
Located in New York, NY
An antique Victorian period gold, diamond, and pearl hinged bangle bracelet, the top set with a row of old mine-cut diamonds and centering on a pearl flanked by two old European-cut ...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Diamond Bangle Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
The hinged form is designed with the motif of a multi-strand old mine-cut diamond ribbon-bow centered by a knot.
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Victorian Diamond Floral Bangle
Located in London, GB
This antique piece features intricate floral motifs adorned with chunky old mine cut diamonds. The diamonds are white and all set in silver to enhance their colour and the elegance o...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver
Art Deco Onyx and Diamond Bangle Set
Located in London, GB
Here we have a wonderful set of three bangles dating back to the Art Deco era. The bangles are crafted in platinum and each is beautifully detailed with finely carved floral motifs a...
Diamond, Platinum
Late Victorian Blue Sapphire & Od Cut Diamond 18K Rose Gold Bangle, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
Along the front sit five old cushion cut blue sapphires, alternating with six old mine cut diamonds, each one held in fine claw settings.
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Victorian 2.50 Rose Cut Diamond Bangle Bracelet .
Located in Firenze, FI
An open worked diamond bracelet, 1860s, set with old mine- and rose-cut diamonds, mounted in silver topped gold, in fitted case.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
Victorian 2.50 Ct Diamond Daisy Bangle
Located in Napoli, IT
This enchanting Victorian period bangle is 1890 ca 15 KT solid gold hand crafted Exquisite simple effective design with arrows on shoulders embracing the rich Diamond cluster encircl...
Diamond, 15k Gold
Antique diamond and gold tendril bangle
Located in New York, NY
A Victorian silver-topped gold and diamond bracelet designed as a stylized scrolling tendril set with old-mine-cut diamonds, the sides finely engraved, in sterling silver and 18k gol...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique Swedish Diamond & Garnet Bangle
By Carl Gustav Hallberg
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
The seven deep red garnets are all cushion cut and are accented by 18 old mine cut and rose cut diamonds.
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Victorian Green Enamel Diamond Snake Bangle 18 KT
Located in Napoli, IT
H/SI – 20 old mine cut diamonds totalling approx 1.00 Ct Measures: 6 cm. at the widest part – inside measure 5 cm. x 6 cm.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
Victorian diamond 18k yellow gold silver top bangle
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
At its center, a glowing old mine cut diamond radiates soft, candlelit brilliance, its hand-cut facets alive with antique charm.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
1880s Antique Austrian Diamond and Yellow Gold Bangle
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Within each loop of the infinity, a scalloped edged, fluted setting displays a feature old mine cut diamond. An engraved decoration embellishes both the infinity design and the uppe...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 1.00ct Ruby and Diamond Cluster bangle, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
The beautiful Victorian bangle features a vibrant 1.00 carat ruby at its centre surrounded by a cluster of old cut diamonds. The ruby is an old cut stone and is completely natural an...
Diamond, Ruby, 15k Gold
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. weight: 24 g size: 5 x...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Victorian .65 Carat Diamond Rose Gold Bangle Bracelet
Located in Stamford, CT
Handmade 11mm wide diamond 14k rose gold bangle bracelet from the Victorian era. circa 1850. 5 old mine cut diamonds, in 6 pointed star settings.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Victorian Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Star Bangle Bracelet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as an oval shaped bangle bead set with old mine cut diamonds Weighing approximately 0.40 carats total - H color with VS2 clarity Each set in graved star motifs across front ...
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold
Jacques & Marcus Diamond Sapphire Ruby Bangle In 18K Gold
Located in New York, NY
Old mine-cut diamonds shimmer beside richly saturated sapphires and rubies, their asymmetrical arrangement lending the piece a sense of movement and spontaneity—as though the stones ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Art Deco 1930s Pink Sapphire and Diamond Hinged Bangle Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 14k rose and white gold with French cut synthetic Pink Sapphires, and Old Mine cut Diamonds weighing approximately a total of 4.00 carats. Made in Italy Circa 1930s...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
1935 Russian 2.25 Carat Diamond and Yellow Gold Bangle
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Condition This impressive 14k yellow gold diamond bangle is fine quality set with old cut diamonds.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18K Gold Old Diamond Ruby Green Enamel Snake Serpent Bangle Bracelet
Located in Houston, TX
Estimated Total Weight: 0.21 ct. Cut Style: Crown Brilliant Cut Cut Style: Pavilion Brilliant Cut Color(s): Strongly Red Prong Set in 18 Karat Yellow Gold with: Ten (10) old mine c...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Pearl Coral Diamond Locket Flower Bangle 18 KT
Located in Napoli, IT
Fascinating romantic example of antique bangle, engraved inside 10th April 1856 – hand crafted of solid 18 KT gold – English origin Beautiful carved flower design center piece, decor...
Coral, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
$7,040Sale Price / item|20% Off
Antique 14K and Silver-Top Sapphire Ruby Diamond Bangle
Located in New York, NY
An elegant Victorian 14K yellow gold and silver-top bangle bracelet, centered by a refined gemstone cluster featuring old-mine cut diamonds, a vivid red ruby, and a blue sapphire, ex...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Victorian Diamond Bracelet 14K Gold Bangle Antique 2.49 TDW
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
This antique bracelet circa the 1890s is finely crafted in 14K Yellow and White gold. This piece is studded with genuine Old mine cut diamonds. The diamonds vary in size and color/cl...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 3.80 Ct Natural Ruby 4.60 Ct. Diamond 14 KT Gold Riviere Bangle
Located in Napoli, IT
Rubies are alternated by 6 in number old mine cut Diamonds for approx 2.10 Ct rated G/H VVS/ SI range - surrounding Diamonds are 50 in number for a total of 2.50 Ct.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Edwardian Opal & Diamond Bangle Circa 1910
Located in ADELAIDE, SA
Hand-crafted, this bangle features bead-set graduated oval cabochon-cut opals, set with old mine cut diamonds to add a little sparkle in between each of the gemstones.
Diamond, Opal, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Diamond Flower Motif Hinged Bangle Bracelet in 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This elegant flower bangle bracelet is crafted in rich 14 karat white gold and adorned with a series of round and Old Mine cut diamonds.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco 3.60 Ct Diamond Natural Pearl Rare Bangle 18 Kt
Located in Napoli, IT
This outstanding Art Deco bangle is 1925 circa Marvellous timeless design in a combination of natural cultured sea Pearl & Diamond for a sensual visual effect Totally hand crafte...
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
Victorian 5.55 Ct Diamond Cluster Bangle Bracelet
Located in Napoli, IT
Classy Victorian Statement An exceptional Victorian bangle dating 1870 ca Hand crafted at the highest standards of solid 18 Kt gold and silver portions for the Diamond housing The ba...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Victorian 2.40 Ct. Diamond Shamrock 18 Kt bangle
Located in Napoli, IT
Victorian beautiful Diamond bangle, 18 KT solid gold crafted, 1880 ca Gorgeously hand made in the shape of Shamrock as symbol of good luck embraced in a twisted motif Set throughout ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Belle Époque diamond hinged bangle, circa 1905.
Located in London, GB
Belle Époque diamond hinged bangle. Diagonally set with one cushion shape old mine diamond in an open back claw setting with an approximate weight of 1.70 carats, and one cushion sha...
Diamond, Rose Gold, Platinum
$2,400Sale Price / item|20% Off
Natural Rose Cut Polki Diamond Handmade Vintage Bracelet 925 Sterling Silver
Located in Chicago, IL
Natural Rose Cut Polki Diamond Handmade Vintage Bracelet 925 Sterling Silver Size 2.5 inch. Can Be Personalized on buyer requirement Wieght 60 Grams Approx A P P R O X T I M E ...
Diamond, Sterling Silver
$560Sale Price / item|20% Off
Natural Rose Cut Polki Diamond Handmade Vintage Bracelet 925 Sterling Silver
Located in Chicago, IL
Natural Rose Cut Polki Diamond Handmade Vintage Bracelet 925 Sterling Silver Size 7.5 inch. Can Be Personalized on buyer requirement Wieght 36 Grams Approx A P P R O X T I M E ...
Diamond, Sterling Silver
$2,400Sale Price / item|20% Off
Natural Rose Cut Polki Diamond Handmade Vintage Bracelet 925 Sterling Silver
Located in Chicago, IL
Natural Rose Cut Polki Diamond Handmade Vintage Bracelet 925 Sterling Silver Size 2.5 inch. Can Be Personalized on buyer requirement Wieght 60 Grams Approx A P P R O X T I M E ...
Diamond, Sterling Silver
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.
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The decades-old design is one of the most sought-after pieces of jewelry in the world.
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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.