TIFFANY & Co. Etoile 18K Gold 9mm Wide Diamond Bangle Bracelet
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Etoile 18K Gold 9mm Wide Diamond Bangle Bracelet Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Weight: 43.30 grams Inside diameter: Oval shape, 57mm(2.24") x 49mm(1.93") across the bangle In...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co ETOILE 18K Yellow Gold Platinum Diamond Bangle Bracelet
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Tiffany & Co. ETOILE Diamond Bangle Style: Bangle Bracelet Metal: 18K Yellow Gold. 36.7 grams Size: 7.0 " inches Width: 4.4 mm Thick Diamonds: 10 Round Brilliant Diamonds Be...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 18K White Gold Diamond Metro 5 Row Bangle Bracelet
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in San Fernando, CA
Tiffany & Co. 18K White Gold Diamond Metro 5 Row Bangle Bracelet Description & Details: Streamlined and modern, the Tiffany Metro collection twinkles like a nighttime city skyline.
Diamond, White Gold
Tiffany & Co. Metro Hinged Diamond and 18 Karat White Gold Bangle
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Tampa, FL
Tiffany & Co. Metro Hinged Diamond and 18 Karat White Gold Bangle Diamonds: Diamonds - 41 = 0.61ctw Color - D-F Clarity - VS+ Bracelet: Metal - 18 Karat White Gold Weight - 12.3...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Tiffany & Co. Metro Collection Diamond Eternity Bangle Bracelet 18 Karat Gold
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Simple yet stunning Metro diamond eternity bracelet by famed jeweler, Tiffany & Co.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Tiffany & Co. Metro Collection Diamond Eternity Bangle Bracelet 18 Karat Gold
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Simple yet stunning Metro diamond eternity bracelet by famed jeweler, Tiffany & Co.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Tiffany & Co Metro Collection Hinged Bangle Diamond Bracelet 18K Gold Excellent
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
This Tiffany & Co Metro hinged bangle bracelet weighs 8.60 DWT (approx. 13.37 grams).
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Tiffany & Co.18k Yellow Gold Diamond Etoile Bangle Bracelet, Medium Size
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
*Mint condition -18k gold with round brilliant diamonds -Carat total weight .21 -Width: 4.5mm -Outer circumference: 7.2” -Fits wrists up to 6.25" -Weight: 28gr *Includes Tiffany pou...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co.18k Yellow Gold Diamond Etoile Bangle Bracelet, Medium Size
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
*Mint condition -18k gold with 10 round brilliant diamonds -Carat total weight .21 -Width: 4.5mm -Fits wrists up to 6. 1/2" -Weight: 27.4 gm *Includes Tiffany pouch Original Retail:...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co.18k Yellow Gold Diamond Etoile Bangle Bracelet, Medium Size
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
*Mint condition -18k gold with 10 round brilliant diamonds -Carat total weight .21 -Width: 4.5mm -Fits wrists up to 6. 1/2" -Weight: 27.4 gm *Includes Tiffany pouch Original Retail:...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Vintage Tiffany & Co. 14K Yellow Gold Sapphire and Diamond Hook Bangle
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Elegant and refined, this Tiffany & Co. 14K yellow gold hook bangle embodies the timeless sophistication that defines the storied house.
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. 18k Atlas Closed Hinged Bangle with 3 Round Diamonds, 0.15CTW
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Houston, TX
Tiffany & Co. 18k Atlas rose gold Closed Hinged Bangle with 3 round brilliant diamonds in 0.15CTW.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Tiffany&Co. Yellow Gold METRO Diamond Hinged Bangle Medium size
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Brand-Tiffany &Co. Mint Condition Type-Bracelet Bracelet Size-Medium Style-Bangle Metal-Yellow Cold Metal purity-18K Main stone-Diamond Diamond carat total weight .73 Fits wrists up...
TIFFANY & Co. 18K White Gold Diamond Atlas Roman Numeral Hinged Bangle Bracelet
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. 18K White Gold Diamond Atlas Roman Numeral Hinged Bangle Bracelet Metal: 18K White Gold Weight: 30.0 grams Size: Medium, fits wrists up to 6.5" Measurement: Oval shape...
Diamond, White Gold
Tiffany & Co. Atlas Pierced Hinged Diamond Bangle, 18 Karat Rose Gold
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Houston, TX
Crafted from 18 karat rose gold, this bracelet features the signature Roman numeral motif with 0.14ctw bezel set diamonds and a hinged band. This is a classic Tiffany style. This wil...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Tiffany & Co. 18 Karat White Gold Metro Hinged M Diamond Bangle
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
METAL TYPE: 18K White Gold TOTAL WEIGHT: 25.3g STONE WEIGHT:1.17ct twd BRACELET LENGTH: 6.5" REFERENCE #: 14849-CKCX CONDITION: Pre-owned, Excellent condition.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. Etoile Diamond Bangle Bracelet in 18 Karat Yellow Gold & Platinum
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Indulge in timeless elegance with this Tiffany & Co. "Étoile" diamond hinged bangle bracelet, a true embodiment of luxury and sophistication.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Etoile Diamond Bangle Bracelet in 18 Karat Yellow Gold & Platinum
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This elegant Etoile bangle bracelet by Tiffany & Co. is a masterpiece of refined simplicity and modern sophistication.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 4.96 Carats Pavè Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Metro Bangle Bracelet
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Hinged bangle bracelet is pavè set to front by five rows of round brilliant cut diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Tiffany & Co. 0.92ctw Diamond Atlas Open Hinged Bangle Bracelet, 18K Rose Gold
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Houston, TX
A beautiful and classic bracelet from the Atlas collection crafted of 18 karat rose gold and features the Atlas Roman numerals set with 0.92ctw round diamonds with a hinged band. Thi...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Tiffany & Co.18k Yellow Gold Diamond Etoile Bangle Bracelet, Medium Size
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
*Mint condition -18k gold with round brilliant diamonds -Carat total weight .21 -Width: 4.5mm -Outer circumference: 7.2” -Fits wrists up to 6.25" -Weight: 28gr *Includes Tiffany pou...
Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger 'Stitches' Diamond Bangle Bracelet 41.46 Carats Total
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This rare and absolutely impeccable diamond bracelet designed by Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co. is the true definition of modern luxury.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Bicentennial Sterling Gold and Gem Set Bangle Bracelet
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1976 Tiffany & Company Sterling Silver and 14K yellow Gold Bicentennial Bangle Bracelet, measuring 3/4 inch wide with an inside measurement of 7 inches.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
Tiffany & Co. Bicentennial Sterling Gold and Gem Set Bangle Bracelet
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1976 Tiffany & Company Sterling Silver and 14K yellow Gold Bicentennial Bangle Bracelet, measuring 3/4 inch wide with an inside measurement of 7 inches.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger Blue Enamel and Bezel Set Diamond Bangle Bracelet
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chevy Chase, MD
Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co 18 Karat Yellow Gold, Enamel and Diamond Bangle Bracelet.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger Red Enamel and Bezel Set Diamond Bangle Bracelet
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chevy Chase, MD
Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co 18 Karat Yellow Gold, Enamel and Diamond Bangle Bracelet.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co Jean Schlumberger Dots Blue Enamel Diamond Gold Bangle Bracelet
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond TIFFANY & Co Jean Schlumberger Paillone Blue Enamel Bangle Bracelet.
Diamond, Gold, Enamel
Tiffany & Co. Metro Women 18 Karat White Gold 5-Row Diamond Pave Bangle Bracelet
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Rows of diamonds effortlessly enhance this striking bangle.
18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. Etiole Diamond Bangle in 18 Karat Yellow Gold/Platinum 0.43 Carat
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Retails for 9,750 USD. In excellent condition and recently polished. Will fit wrist up to 6.25 inches. Comes with the original box. Width 9mm.
Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger 18 Kt Gold Lavender Enamel 5.96 Ct Diamond Bangle
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
A DIAMOND AND Purple/ Lavender ENAMEL BANGLE BRACELET, BY JEAN SCHLUMBERGER, TIFFANY & CO.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger Coral & Turquois and Bezel Set Diamond Bangle, Narrow
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
This is for the Copper Enamel Bracelet with Turquoise stones just one This bracelet currently sells at Tiffany's for $55,000.Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co 18 Karat Yellow Gold, Enam...
Turquoise, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. Metro Hinged Bangle Bracelet in 18 Karat White Gold Size Medium
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This gorgeous Tiffany & Co. diamond bangle bracelet is a stunning piece from the renowned Tiffany Metro Collection.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sold|$3,995
Tiffany & Co. Diamond Gold Metro Bracelet
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2012 18K Yellow Gold and Diamond "Metro" collection, Bangle Bracelet. Set with 1.59 Carat, fine white, round Brilliant cut Diamonds. 2.5 M.M. wide Will fit up to a size 7 1/2 w...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co ‘Etoile’ 0.30ct Diamond Bracelet
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
This beautiful bangle comes from Tiffany & Co’s ‘Etoile’ collection.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Sold|$2,250
Tiffany & Co. T-Wire Diamond Bracelet
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Bethesda, MD
Graphic angles and clean lines blend to create the beautiful clarity of the Tiffany T collection. Brilliant diamonds enhance this bracelet's timeless elegance. 18 karat pink gold w...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Sold|$2,250
Tiffany & Co. T Wire Diamond Bracelet
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Bethesda, MD
Graphic angles and clean lines blend to create the beautiful clarity of the Tiffany T collection. Brilliant diamonds enhance this bracelet's timeless elegance. 18k gold with round b...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. Tiffany T Wire 18 Karat Yellow Gold Natural Diamond Bracelet
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Baltimore, MD
Tiffany & Co. Tiffany T Wire 18 Karat Yellow Gold Natural Diamond Bracelet Metal: 18k yellow gold Weight: 8.29 grams Diamonds: 0.25 CTW round natural diamonds F-G VVS Signed: ©T&Co...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Company Etoile Gold and Diamond Bracelet
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2000 Tiffany & Company Etoile Bracelet, 18K Yellow Gold, Platinum and Diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co Diamond Lock bracelet model number 70181142
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Addlestone, GB
Tiffany & Co Iconic lock bracelet An expression of enduring Love, this modern and sleek design has become one of Tiffany’s must have pieces. This can be worn stacked and styled w...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso Diamond and Yellow Gold Melody Bracelet
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k yellow gold diamond 5 band Paloma's Melody bangle by Tiffany & Co. from the Paloma Picasso collection.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold|$15,523 / item
Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso Diamond and Yellow Gold Melody Bracelet
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k yellow gold diamond 5 band Paloma's Melody bangle by Tiffany & Co. from the Paloma Picasso collection.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co.18k Yellow Gold Diamond Etoile Bangle Bracelet, Medium Size
Located in New York, NY
*Mint condition -18k gold with round brilliant diamonds -Carat total weight .21 -Width: 4.5mm -Outer circumference: 7.2” -Fits wrists up to 6.25" -Weight: 28gr *Includes Tiffany pou...
Diamond
Tiffany & Co. Atlas Bracelet, 18k Rose Gold with 0.15ctw Round Diamonds
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Houston, TX
This classic Tiffany & Co. piece is the famous Atlas hinged bangle bracelet, made of 18kt rose gold and featuring 0.15ct total weight in three round brilliant cut diamonds in the cen...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Tiffany & Co. Atlas Pierced Hinged Diamond Bracelet in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. Atlas Pierced Hinged Diamond Bracelet in 18K Yellow Gold PRIMARY DETAILS SKU: 105519 Tiffany & Co. Atlas Pierced Hinged Diamond Bracelet in 18K Yellow Gold Condition...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Natural 4.5 Carat Diamond Swing 3-Row Platinum Bracelet In Stock
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Natural 4.5 Carat Diamond Swing 3-Row Bracelet Crafted in platinum, this Tiffany & Co. Swing bracelet features beautiful, near-colorless round brilliant diamo...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger Black Enamel Diamond Bracelet
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
A stunning wide bracelet from Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger collection. It's decorated with round diamonds, black enamel and set in 18k yellow gold. Weight of the bracelet is 119.78 gra...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger 18K Yellow Gold Red Enamel Diamond Bracelet
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Wide bangle bracelet, designed as a gold leaf-backed paillonné red enamel and gold articulated hoop, with bezel-set round brilliant-cut diamond accents, in 18k yellow gold, signed Sc...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger 18K Yellow Gold Orange Enamel Diamond Bracelet
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger 18K Yellow Gold Orange Enamel And Diamond Bracelet.
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger 18K Yellow Gold Green Enamel Diamond Bracelet
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
This bangle is adorned with collet-set diamonds, each sparkling with its unique radiance, while sculpted 18k gold vertical bands add a touch of luxury.
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger 18K Yellow Gold Green Enamel Diamond Bracelet
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
This bangle is adorned with collet-set diamonds, each sparkling with its unique radiance, while sculpted 18k gold vertical bands add a touch of luxury.
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger 18K Yellow Gold Orange Enamel And Diamond Bracelet
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
A striking example of Jean Schlumberger’s visionary design, this Tiffany & Co. hinged bangle is crafted in rich 18K yellow gold and finished with vibrant deep orange paillonné enamel...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Tiffany & Co. Frank Gehry Diamond Gold Stacking Bracelets
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2011 18K White and yellow Gold Stacking bracelets designed by frank Gehry for Tiffany & Company, comprising 2 white Gold one set with 1 Carat of Diamonds and one yellow Bracele...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. 18 Karat Gold Schlumberger 19 Carat Diamond Black Enamel Bracelet
By Jean Schlumberger
Located in New York, NY
DETAILS: 18 kt., 198 round diamonds ap. 19.00 cts., signed Tiffany & Co., Schlumberger.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
Tiffany & Co. 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Platinum Etoile Bracelet with Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Simple and modern, the designs of the Etoile collection are elegantly punctuated with brilliant diamonds. This elegant bangle is a timeless finishing touch to any look. 18k gold wit...
Tiffany & Co. Etoile Gold Bangle Bracelet with Diamonds
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Darnestown, MD
The Tiffany Etoile (star) bangle bracelet sparkles with 10 diamonds for the night time sky.
Diamond, 18k Gold
TIFFANY & Co. 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Infinity Cuff Bangle Bracelet
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Infinity Cuff Bangle Bracelet Tiffany Infinity is a powerful symbol of continuous connection, energy and vitality.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger Green Enamel Diamond Bangle Bracelet 18kt Gold France
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
DIAMOND DOTS GREEN ENAMEL 18K GOLD BANGLE BRACELET, BY JEAN SCHLUMBERGER, TIFFANY & CO.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
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.