$3,250 / item
18k White Gold Beaded Stretch Bracelet Beads
Located in Great neck, NY
Stackable Design: This elegant piece of jewelry will fit perfectly with your favorite outfits; wear it alone or combine it with other bracelets, this bracelet will be the foundationa...
White Gold
$2,200 / item
18k White Gold Beaded Stretch Bracelet Beads
Located in Great neck, NY
Stackable Design: This elegant piece of jewelry will fit perfectly with your favorite outfits; wear it alone or combine it with other bracelets, this bracelet will be the foundationa...
White Gold
14 Karat White Gold Pink Sapphire Stretch Bracelet
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Material: 14K white gold Pink Sapphire: round brilliant cut = 6.81cttw Dimensions: bracelet will fit up to a 7-inch wrist Weight: 14.29 grams
Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Gold Coiled Stretch Bracelet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This remarkable bracelet features two larger diamonds, a 0.92 carat pear shape diamond and a 0.87 carat oval shape diamond. They are accented by 2.61 carats of round brilliant cut di...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 14k White Gold Diamond Pearl Stretch Cuff Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Anchoring the design is a 14K white gold clasp adorned with sparkling diamonds in a delicate openwork pattern.
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
14k White Gold 4.76ctw Natural Diamond Stretch Bangle Bracelet
Located in Boca Raton, FL
SKU: A30317943 Adorn your wrist with the beauty of this 14k White Gold Natural Diamond Bangle Bracelet, a symbol of elegance and sophistication.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Zydo 18K White Gold Stretch Bracelet Diamond Pave 19.36TW
By ZYDO
Located in Carmel, IN
This stretch bracelet has been created by Italian jewelry designer Zydo. This piece features 19.36 carats of round brilliant cut diamonds. These diamonds are set in a fashion which...
Diamond, White Gold
Classic diamond tennis bracelet extensible stretch 18k white gold
Located in London, GB
This exquisite diamond tennis bangle bracelet is a true masterpiece of fine jewellery. Crafted in 18ct white gold, it features a stunning 2.00ct diamond in a brilliant cut, surrounde...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18.30 Carat Emerald 18 Karat White Gold Stretch Tennis Bracelet
By Crivelli
Located in Miami, FL
White Gold Tennis Bracelet Stretch Design
Emerald, White Gold
Roberto Demeglio 1.22 Carats Diamond White Gold & Ceramic Stretch Bracelet
By Roberto Demeglio
Located in Chevy Chase, MD
The bracelet has a single pave Diamond station with 61 round brilliant cut Diamonds, that have a total weight of 1.22 carats, set in 18K white gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Tresore Stretch Bracelet White Gold with Diamonds by Hulchi Belluni
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
The Tresore Stretch Bracelet by Hulchi Belluni combines the timeless elegance of white gold and diamonds with modern innovation, making it a versatile and luxurious accessory.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Made in Japan Stretchable Bracelet 18K White Gold Raw Diamonds
By Malpani Jewels
Located in Hung Hom, HK
Using ground Breaking innovation, this 18K white gold bracelet uses Japanese technology for bracelet. Using white round diamond and steel gray raw diamonds, the 18K bracelet is a coo...
Diamond, White Gold
Chimento 18K Rose and White Gold Diamond Stretch Spring Bracelet #25059
By Chimento
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Chimento 18K White and Rose Gold Diamond Stretch Spring Bracelet- Elegant and effortlessly wearable, this Chimento stretch bracelet is crafted in 18K rose gold with the brand's sign...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
18 Karat White Gold Natural Diamond Flex Stretch Adjustable Bangle Bracelet
Located in Baltimore, MD
18 Karat White Gold Natural Diamond Flex Stretch Adjustable Bangle Bracelet Metal: 18k white gold Weight: 23.40 grams Size: Adjustable, 5-8.5 inches Width: 0.75 - 1.50 inches Diamond...
Diamond, White Gold
14 Karat White Gold and Pave Diamond Stretch Bangle Bracelet 6.25"
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K white gold Diamonds: 480 round cut = 7.36cttw Color: G-H Clarity: SI1 Length: the bracelet fits a size 6.25” inch wrist Weight: 36.65 grams
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Hulchi Belluni Tresore Collection 3mm Stretch Bracelet White Gold with Diamonds
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Style Number: 21370 Metal: 18 Karat White Gold Gemstone: Natural Diamond Diamond Cut: Round Brilliant Diamond Total Carat Weight: .25 carats Bracelet Weight: 7.1 grams Bracelet Size:...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Hulchi Belluni Tresore Collection 4mm Stretch Bracelet White Gold and Diamonds
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The bracelet features a series of polished white gold beads throughout, each measuring 4mm in width, creating a sleek and sophisticated appearance.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
14k White Gold 4.75ctw Natural Diamond Tennis Stretch Style Bangle Bracelet
Located in Boca Raton, FL
SKU: A30317934 This magnificent 14k White Gold Stretch Natural Diamond Tennis Style Bangle Bracelet combines sophistication and sparkles.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14k White Gold 5.0ctw Natural Diamond Tennis Stretch Style Bangle Bracelet
Located in Boca Raton, FL
SKU: A30317936 Elevate your wrist with the rich allure of this 14k White Gold Stretch Natural Diamond Tennis Style Bangle Bracelet, a breathtaking statement of classic elegance.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
11.25ct Oval Cut Diamond Stretch Tennis Bracelet in 18K White Gold
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The 11.25ct Oval Cut Diamond Bracelet in 18K White Gold is a striking embodiment of elegance.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
13.92ct Emerald Cut Diamond Stretch Tennis Bracelet in 18K White Gold
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Experience the luxury of our Emerald Cut Diamond Stretch Bracelet. This stunning piece features 13.92 carats of exquisite emerald cut diamonds, graded E-F in color and VS1-VS2 in cla...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Zydo 18K White Gold 19.57ctw Medium Diamond Domed Stretch Bracelet 57222
By ZYDO
Located in Carmel, IN
This exquisite 18kt gold stretch bracelet showcases 19.57cts of sparkling round diamonds, to create a tasteful and eye-catching look.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
5.89ct Emerald Cut Diamond Stretch Tennis Bracelet in 18K White Gold
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This diamond stretch bracelet is stunning! It showcases a total of 5.89ct emerald cut diamonds, high-quality E-F color with VS1-VS2 clarity, ensuring a brilliant sparkle that catches...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Designer Evil Eye Diamond Gold Stretch Bracelet
Located in Montreal, QC
Vintage Designer Evil Eye Diamond Gold Stretch Bracelet. Centering an Evil Eye surrounded by .08tcw Diamonds.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
11.45 carat total Diamond Tennis Stretch Bangle Bracelet in 14k White Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
11.45 cttw Diamond Tennis Stretch Bangle Bracelet in 14k White Gold Diamond Stretch Tennis Bracelet features 48 Round Brilliant Diamonds set in 14k White Gold in a four-prong stret...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat Yellow & Rose Gold, 3.24 Carat Cognac & White Diamond Stretch Bracelet
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
The best of both worlds describes this bracelet perfectly. Composed of rose gold links set with cognac diamonds, along with polished and satin finished same shape motifs. The reverse...
White Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
9.00 Carat Natural Diamond Stretch Bracelet G-H SI 14K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
9.00 Carat Natural Diamond Stretch Style Bracelet G-H SI 14K White Gold 100% Natural Diamonds, Not Enhanced in any way 9.00CT G-H SI 14K White Gold, Prong set, 16.5 Grams 7 inche...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
4.06 Carat Natural Diamond Stretch Bracelet G-H SI 14K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
4.06 Carat Natural Diamond Stretch Style Bracelet G-H SI 14K White Gold 100% Natural Diamonds, Not Enhanced in any way 4.06CT G-H SI 14K White Gold, Prong set, 12 Grams 7 inches ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
5.04 Carat Natural Diamond Stretch Bracelet G-H SI 14K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
5.04 Carat Natural Diamond Stretch Style Bracelet G-H SI 14K White Gold 100% Natural Diamonds, Not Enhanced in any way 5.04CT G-H SI 14K White Gold, Prong set, 14.8 Grams 7 inche...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
6.01 Carat Natural Diamond Stretch Bracelet G-H SI 14K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
6.01 Carat Natural Diamond Stretch Style Bracelet G-H SI 14K White Gold 100% Natural Diamonds, Not Enhanced in any way 6.01CT G-H SI 14K White Gold, Prong set, 17 Grams 7 inches ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
ZYDO Ruby & Diamond Domed Stretch Bracelet 18K Rose Gold
By ZYDO
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite stretch bracelet is colorful and eye-catching. The bracelet is 18K Rose Gold There are 12.81Carats of beautiful rubies, There are 0.77Carats round diamonds Diamond Qua...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Made in Italy for Campanelli & Pear 18 Karat White Gold Stretch Bead Bracelet
By Campanelli & Pear
Located in Troy, MI
Known for their expert jewelry engineering, Italian craftsman specialize the stretch jewelry! This fun bracelet stretches to fit your wrist perfectly for a spectacular look! Can be w...
18k Gold, White Gold
Green Malachite and White Coral Stretch Bracelet with 14K Yellow Gold Beads
By Alberto
Located in GREAT NECK, NY
A timeless accessory and a beautiful gift, it’s a beautiful addition to any jewelry collection. > 14K Yellow Gold > Stretch Comfort Fit > Size fits up to an 8inch wrist > Featured ...
Coral, Malachite, Yellow Gold
White Ceramic and 1.81 Ct Diamond Flexible Stretch Bracelet
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
Easy-to-wear and comfortable, this flexible stretch bracelet is composed of white ceramic links and a center section of seven 18 karat white gold diamond links totaling 1.81 carats .
Diamond, 18k Gold
Hulchi Belluni Tresore Collection 4mm Stretch Bracelet with Diamonds 18K Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This bracelet fits with room up to a 6.5" wrist. Would comfortably fit up to a 7" wrist. Introducing a stunning Hulchi Belluni slip-on stretch bracelet from the popular Tresore Col...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Hulchi Belluni Tresore Collection 3mm Stretch Bracelet Rose Gold with Diamonds
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This bracelet fits with room up to a 6.5" wrist. Would comfortably fit up to a 7" wrist. Introducing a stunning Hulchi Belluni slip-on stretch bracelet from the popular Tresore Col...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Hulchi Belluni Tresore Collection 4mm Stretch Diamond Slider Bracelet Rose Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This bracelet fits with room up to a 6.5" wrist. Would comfortably fit up to a 7" wrist. Introducing a stunning Hulchi Belluni slip-on stretch bracelet from the popular Tresore Col...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Hulchi Belluni Tresore Collection 4mm Stretch Bracelet Rose Gold & Diamond Dome
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This bracelet fits with room up to a 6.5" wrist. Would comfortably fit up to a 7" wrist. Introducing a stunning Hulchi Belluni slip-on stretch bracelet from the popular Tresore Coll...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Hulchi Belluni Tresore Collection 3mm Stretch Bracelet Yellow Gold and Diamonds
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This bracelet fits with room up to a 6.5" wrist. Would comfortably fit up to a 7" wrist. Introducing a stunning Hulchi Belluni slip-on stretch bracelet from the popular Tresore Coll...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Hulchi Belluni Tresore Collection 3mm Stretch Bracelet Rose Gold Links & Diamond
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This bracelet fits with room up to a 6.5" wrist. Would comfortably fit up to a 7" wrist. Introducing a stunning Hulchi Belluni slip-on stretch bracelet from the popular Tresore Coll...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Hulchi Belluni Tresore Collection 4mm Stretch Bracelet Blue Evil Eye 18K Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The bracelet features a series of polished white gold beads throughout, each measuring 4mm in width, creating a sleek and sophisticated appearance.
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Tennis Stretchable Bangle Bracelet 18K Gold Diamond 3.00 Carat/66 Pieces
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Strechable Bangle BRACELET 18K White Gold Diamond 3.00 Cts/66 Pcs
Diamond, White Gold
Emilio Jewelry 11.42 Carat Diamond Stretch Cuff Bracelet
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
Hand made in the Emilio Jewelry Factory, this cuff is extremely flexible set in 14K white gold but can be ordered in 18K Yellow/white/Rose gold.
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
Hulchi Belluni Tresore Collection 3mm Stretch Bracelet 18K Rose Gold Diamond Bar
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This bracelet fits with room up to a 6.5" wrist. Would comfortably fit up to a 7" wrist. Introducing a stunning Hulchi Belluni slip-on stretch bracelet from the popular Tresore Coll...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Estate " H Gold" Tri Color Interwoven Rolling Stretch Bracelet 18YG, RG, WG 87Gm
Located in New York, NY
Estate"H Gold" Tri color Interwoven Rolling Stretch Bracelet 7" This iconic three-strand bracelet is handmade from a continuous piece of flexible, lightweight, 18k gold.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Gold
Roman Malakov 4.80 Carat Total Round Cut Diamond Stretchable Tennis Bracelet
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A timeless tennis bracelet, showcasing one row of 60 round brilliant cut diamonds set on a stretchable 18K white gold mounting.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Roman Malakov 2.54 Carat Total Round Cut Diamond Stretchable Tennis Bracelet
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A classic tennis bracelet, showcasing 78 round brilliant cut diamonds weighing 2.54 carats total with J color and SI2 clarity, set on a modified prong setting. Finely made with 18K w...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Blue Sapphire Stretchy Tennis Bracelet 18 Karat White Gold Prong Set
By Crivelli
Located in Miami, FL
This exquisite 18 karat white gold stretch bracelet dazzles with 23.18 carats of mesmerizing blue sapphires, in a timeless and tasteful style.
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$5,817 / item
BabyBang Bracelet Diamonds or White Gold
By Remida Tornaghi
Located in Monza, IT
BabyBang Bracelet Diamonds / White Gold. Stretch white gold bracelet with white diamonds (0,36 ct.) set in white gold 18Kt.
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$17,000
5 Carat Stretch White Gold Tennis Bracelet
Located in Dallas, TX
Classic and stunning stretch 5 carat total weight, white diamond tennis bracelet. 14K White Gold.
White Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
Unavailable|$5,980
Stretch Diamond Bangle Bracelet and White Gold
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Stretch Diamond Bangle Bracelet with 1.23 carats of brilliant cut round diamonds set in 18 karat white gold.
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Stainless Steel
Unavailable|$96,480
Stretch Diamond Cuff Bracelet Set in White Gold
By Roberto Demeglio
Located in Palm Desert, CA
No more clasps, no safety clasp to latch and you don't need any help putting it on. This bracelet is 1 inch wide all of the way around. Prong set. 77.80 grams of 18 karat white gold.
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Stainless Steel
Unavailable|$1,645
Diamond Bracelet 18 Karat White Gold Stretch Made in Italy
Located in Rochester, NY
Italian beaded stretch bracelet with 2 pave diamond circles interlinked. Simply slide the bracelet one - no catches to fumble with. Medium size - fits an average size wrist measuri...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$5,000
Crivelli 18 Karat White Gold Stretch Bracelet with Pave Square
By Crivelli
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Crivelli 18kt w/g stretch Bracelet with pave square 0.38 ct diamond pave square set in 18ky white gold stretch on
Diamond, 18k Gold
Faceted Onyx Bead Gold Stretch Bracelet with Diamond and Gold Center Station
Located in Surfside, FL
Faceted onyx bead stretch bracelet with center diamond and 18k white gold center station.
White Gold, Gold
Unavailable|$4,089
Stretch Cable and Diamond Cuff Bracelet
By Roberto Demeglio
Located in Palm Desert, CA
We use medical grade stainless steel springs as the base, add 18 karat white gold bars, and black matte ceramic beads, then hand set each diamond into the white gold.
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Stainless Steel
Unavailable|$3,255 / item
Bang Titanium Light Blue Bracelet or Diamonds White Gold
By Remida Tornaghi
Located in Monza, IT
Bang Titanium LightBlue Bracelet / Diamonds White Gold. Stretch light blue Titanium bracelet with white brilliant cut diamonds (1,07 ct.) set in white gold 18Kt.
Diamond, White Diamond, Titanium, 18k 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, antique and vintage bracelets are versatile and universally loved accessories that can add polish and pizzazz to any ensemble.
Bracelets were among the jewels discovered to have been buried with Pharaoh Tutankhamun when his tomb was unearthed in 1922, and wrist and arm bracelets were allegedly worn by Queen Puabi in Sumer, southern Mesopotamia. But preceding the adornments of Ancient Egypt and elsewhere, the people of prehistoric times likely wore the decorative accessory, fashioning it from shells and fish bones. When the Bronze Age allowed for more durable materials and semiprecious stones to be incorporated into jewelry, bracelets became a treasured symbol of wealth.
In the thousands of years following the debut of the world’s first bracelets, the artistry behind this common accessory has only broadened, with designers at popular jewelry houses growing more venturesome over time. David Webb looked to nature for his Animal Kingdom bracelets, and for her best-selling bracelets and more at Tiffany & Co., Elsa Peretti would frequently do the same. From bangles to tennis bracelets, the modern age offers plenty of options.
Internationally acclaimed bracelet designs have on occasion become powerful symbols of status, style and, in the case of Cartier's iconic design, love. The Cartier Love bracelet can be found on the wish list of most jewelry lovers and on the wrist of some of the world’s biggest stars. Its arrangement of mock screwheads and distinctive functionality — it was initially locked and unlocked with an accompanying vermeil screwdriver — is an enduring expression of loyalty, unity and romance. (Do you know how to spot a fake Cartier Love bracelet?)
While the Love bracelet has played a role in the skyrocketing popularity of cuff-style bracelets, they are far from the only glamorous option for collectors. Make a statement with an Art Deco design, a style that sees all kinds of iterations fitted with studded cuffs, one-of-a-kind shapes and dazzling insets. A chunky vintage gold bracelet in the Retro style will prove eye-catching and elevate any outfit.
One of the best things about bracelets, however, is that you never have to choose just one. Style icon Jacqueline Kennedy stacked her Croisillon bracelets — designed by Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co. — with such frequency that the ornate bangles were eventually dubbed “Jackie bracelets” by reporters. Contemporary silver pieces can easily complement each other, rendering a layering of luxury almost a necessity.
Find a diverse collection of bracelets that you can sort by style, stone cut and more on 1stDibs.
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.