Antique Turquoise Snake Bangle Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Inscribed with the date 1838, this antique serpent bangle bracelet is composed of turquoise and rubies, set in 18K gold.
Antique Mid-19th Century Bangles
Turquoise, 18k Gold
Antique Turquoise Snake Bangle Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Inscribed with the date 1838, this antique serpent bangle bracelet is composed of turquoise and rubies, set in 18K gold.
Turquoise, 18k Gold
Vintage Napier Victorian Style Gold Metal Snake Bangle With A Turquoise
By Napier
Located in Portland, England
An extraordinary Victorian inspired snake bangle by Napier, crafted in rich gold-tone metal and set with glowing turquoise glass cabochons.
Turquoise
18 Karat Gold Snake Bracelet Bangle Set with Turquoise, Diamonds and Rubies
Located in Berlin, DE
Luxurious eye-catcher. Beautiful, antique snake gold bracelet. Studded with countless turquoise, diamonds and rubies. Very fine goldsmith work. Case beautifully cisiled. At the ta...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Diamond Persian Turquoise Victorian Snake Bracelet Gold Antique Entwined Snakes
Located in New York, NY
A very rare and wonderful antique Victorian Diamond and Persian Turquoise Double Snake Bracelet in 9 Karat Gold. The Victorian bracelet with two entwined snakes is set with four Old...
Diamond, Turquoise, 9k Gold, Gold
$3,520Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Art Nouveau 14K Yellow Gold Turquoise Snake Bracelet, 1910
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This simple snake bracelet is coveted. I have listed and sold three other Turquoise head snake bracelets. This one is thin and near perfect. Garnet eyes and turquoise beads adorn ...
Garnet, Turquoise, Yellow Gold
$3,520Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Art Nouveau 14K Yellow Gold Turquoise Snake Bracelet, England
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This simple snake bracelet is coveted. I have listed and sold three other Turquoise head snake bracelets. This one is thin and near perfect. Garnet eyes and turquoise beads adorn ...
Garnet, Turquoise, Yellow Gold
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Turquoise Snake Bangle
Located in New York City, NY
Cabouchon turquoise bangle with round diamonds, marquise diamonds, baguette diamonds, and triangle diamond detail.
Turquoise
Etruscan Revival Persian Turquoise Snake Bangle 74 Grams 14 Karat Bangle
Located in Napoli, IT
Snakes into Eternity Jewellery featuring snakes has been worn and adored by many ancient and modern civilizations, association with regeneration and fertility suggests links to the ...
Turquoise, 14k Gold
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H 2.41 in W 2.37 in D 0.67 in
Victorian Turquoise, Diamond, Ruby and Diamond Cut Gold Snake Bangle
Located in London, GB
A beautiful Victorian gold snake bangle, snakes featured heavily in the myths of ancient Greece and Rome.
Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, Gold
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H 2.5 in W 2.7 in D 0.8 in Dm 2.7 in L 2.7 in
Antique Victorian 2.80ct Old Cut Diamond, Ruby & Turquoise Enamel Snake Bracelet
Located in Kenley surrey, GB
A Superb example of a Victorian Serpent Bangle Bracelet . This is extremely attractive and very wearable..
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Enamel
Victorian Diamond and Turquoise Snake Bangle Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
A Victorian 15 karat gold bracelet with turquoise and diamonds. This is a large bangle, to be worn either on the wrist or as an arm band, It has the form of a serpent dynamically wra...
Diamond, Turquoise, 15k Gold
Snake Turquoise Diamond Bangle Bracelet
Located in Miami, FL
14k yellow gold and silver cobra snake bangle featuring cabochon round and pear shape turquoise surrounded by mixed cut diamond and red gemstone eyes.
Diamond, White Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Victorian Garnet, Turquoise and Gold Snake Bangle, Circa 1900
Located in London, GB
A Victorian garnet, turquoise and gold snake bangle, with an oval and pear shape cabochon garnet set in the head, with cabochon turquoise set in groups of three at either end and on ...
Garnet, Turquoise, Gold
Turquoise Emerald Diamond Ruby Gold Dragon Snake Bangle Bracelet
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Turquoise Diamond Dragon Snake Bangle Bracelet. With 6x Emeralds, 35x Rubies, 21x Sapphires, 10x Diamonds, 1x (13mm x 8mm) Robin's Egg Color Turquoise Details:...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Wide Two-Head Snake Bangle with Turquoise, Emeralds and Diamonds 18k Yellow Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
Wide Two-Headed Snake Bangle with Turquoise, Emeralds and Diamonds 18k Yellow Gold Large Snake Bangle with Turquoise and Diamonds features two large Snake Heads Crossing in front wi...
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Turquoise Snake bracelet
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This simple snake bracelet is coveted. I have listed and sold three other Turquoise head snake bracelets. This one is thin and near perfect. Garnet eyes and turquoise beads adorn ...
Garnet, Turquoise, Yellow Gold
Georgian Turquoise Gold Snake Bracelet with Chasing
Located in Houston, TX
A Georgian 18K yellow gold serpent bangle bracelet, decorated with bezel-set turquoise stones, rose gold overlay, and delicately-textured chased scales.
Turquoise, 18k Gold
Turquoise and Pearls Gilded Silver Snake Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Victorian style multistrand bracelet imitating snake. Embedded with real turquoise and pearls. Base metal: gilded silver Origin: India Period: 2010-... Diameter: 6.5 cm ...
Pearl, Turquoise, Silver, Gilt Metal
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H 1.75 in Dm 2.75 in L 16.75 in
Victorian Turquoise Blue Enamel, Gold, Diamond and Ruby Snake Bracelet
Located in Austin, TX
A stunning and elegant triple coiled snake bracelet in a gorgeous turquoise blue enamel over 18k gold, accented with old European cut diamonds and rubies for eyes. With an articulate...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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H 2.13 in W 2.38 in
Antique Victorian 18 Karat Yellow Gold Turquoise Diamond Snake Bangle Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
A rare antique Victorian turquoise, and diamond snake bangle bracelet, circa 1880.
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
CZ by Kenneth Jay Lane KJL Cubic Zirconia Turquoise Coiled Snake Bangle Bracelet
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Milford, DE
A quirky snake bracelet from Kenneth Jay Lane's CZ collection. Clear and dark sapphire colored cubic zirconia decorate the head, and turquoise-colored enamel scales cover the body fo...
Crystal, 22k Gold, Gold Plate
1850 Turquoise Garnet Diamond Gold Snake Bangle
Located in Geneva, CH
Designed as a serpent, the body set with polished turquoise, the head set with facetted garnets and rose diamonds, circa 1850. Inner circumference approximately 175mm.
Diamond, Garnet, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Sterling Silver Turquoise Figural Snake Cuff Bangle Bracelet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Type: Bangle Wearable Length: 6.5 " Width: 13.5 mm Metal: Sterling Silver Metal Purity: 925 Hallmarks: EFFIE C. ZUNI Total Weight: 34.4 Gram Stone Type: Turquoise Condition: Pre Own...
Turquoise
David Webb Turquoise And Diamond Snake Bangle Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb Turquoise and Diamond Snake Bangle Bracelet A bangle featuring textured gold as snake skin set with a turquoise and diamond head Measurements: 2.75" in diameter (flexib...
Diamond, Turquoise, Platinum, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Snake Bracelet Turquoise
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Here we go another beautiful Snake Bracelet. This one is done in 14K yellow Gold and adorned with Gorgeous (persian) Turquoise beads on the head and a few scattered around the tail. ...
Turquoise, Yellow Gold
Sixties Snake Bracelet 21k
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1960s, 21k, Egyptian. One of mankind's earliest jewelry subjects, snake motifs are timelessly stylish. This snake bracelet is finely handmade in 21 karat gold and set with tur...
Turquoise, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Turquoise Gold Snake Bangle
Located in Lakewood, NJ
Antique yellow gold snake bangle with turquoise pattern on snake head.
Turquoise, Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique Turquoise Garnet Snake Bangle Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
An Antique Turquoise and Garnet Snake Bangle Bracelet, designed as a snake, the head set throughout with turquoise cabochons to the garnet cabochons eyes, mounted in silver and 18k y...
Turquoise, Garnet, Gold
Victorian Pavé Turquoise and Ruby Snake Bangle Bracelet
Located in Narberth, PA
An absolutely exquisite turquoise bracelet from the Victorian (ca1880) era! Crafted in rich, 14kt yellow gold, this fantastic piece portrays a slithering snake whose body curls aroun...
Ruby, Turquoise, 14k Gold
Antique French Snake Bangle Turquoise Garnet Silver Gilt, circa 1900
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
Serpents represent love, loyalty and friendship, which I think you’ll agree is a lovely combination. The bangle is beautifully engraved with a line of lovely Turquoise stones runnin...
Garnet, Turquoise, Gold, Silver, Gilt Metal
Antique Turquoise Snake Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Victorian snake bangle bracelet with cabochon turquoise beads.
Turquoise, 18k Gold
Turquoise and Diamond Snake Bracelet, Late 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning bracelet is designed as a coiled snake of articulated and tapered design. Composed of scale-like links set with 294 turquoise cabochon, and the eyes and collar set wit...
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
1950s, 18k Yellow Gold Snake Serpent Flexible Bangle Bracelet
Located in Pamplona, Navarra
Gorgeous 18 karat Yellow Gold Snake Serpent Flexible Bracelet. Metal: 18 karat gold. The eyes of the snake are round turquoises. Spain, circa 1950. Condition: Good. Weight: 61.2 Gram...
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Snake bracelet
Located in New York, NY
A superb turquoise ,gold and silver snake bracelet set with 2 rubies in the eyes and diamonds on the clasp
Turquoise, Ruby, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique Gold Snake Bracelet c.1840
Located in New York, NY
A rare 18 karat gold bangle bracelet of a snake with cabochon turquoise head and tail, ruby eyes and highlighted with 16 rose cut diamonds on his mouth.
Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Amazing 19th Century Snake Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Amazing Antique Snake Bracelet from the mid 19th Century. The head and tail of the snake are composed of beautifully detailed, chased 18k gold with large cabochon sapphires for the s...
Sapphire, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Antique Snake Bracelet Double Head and Body 18k, 1880s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This gorgeous snake bracelet is unusual as it is a double serpent/snake head and body. This bracelet is from the 1880's and boosts 1 Sapphire on its heads, one red and the other blu...
White Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Art Nouveau French Snake Bracelet Covered Dial Watch
Located in Firenze, IT
Period: 1910-1919 Provenance: France Circumference: 18 cm Weight: 126 gr Il bracciale in oro 18 carati è stato realizzato tra il 1910 e il 1919, in perfetto stile Art Nouveau, un mo...
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamonds Snake 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet
Located in Marcianise, IT
Beautiful 18 karat yellow gold snake bracelet mounted with natural diamonds and green,blue and red enamel, the bracelet can be adapted to any wrist size as shown in the video. Snake-...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique 14K Gold And Jeweled Articulated Snake Bracelet
Located in Norwood, NJ
Art Deco jeweled 14k gold, diamond, Jade and amethyst enameled and articulated bracelet in the form of a snake. 8 rose cut diamonds. Jade and amethyst cabochons with multicolored en...
Amethyst, Jade, Gold, Enamel
A Victorian gold and turquoise serpent necklace
Located in London, GB
A Victorian gold and turquoise serpent necklace, the flexible tapering yellow gold body formed of three rows of scale-like collets each set with a round cabochon-cut turquoise, the h...
Turquoise, Gold
$20,000Sale Price|28% Off
Enamel Articulated Snake Serpent Bracelet Diamond Head 18 Karat
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This enamel articulated Snake bracelet is by far my favorite. This bracelet is knock down gorgeous. As you can see I own lot's of snake bracelets but this one is the best I have ev...
White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Diamonds Snake 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet
Located in Marcianise, IT
Beautiful 18 karat yellow gold snake bracelet with green,blue and red enamel. Snake-shaped jewels always have a particular charm and denote grace, seduction and mystery. In many civi...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Diamond and Enamel Snake Bracelet in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
Diamond and Enamel Snake Bracelet in 18 Karat Yellow Gold featuring 56 round brilliant cut diamonds with an estimated total weight of .60 carats, Metal Type: 18Kt Yellow Gold Metal W...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Snake Bangle Bracelet – 14K Yellow Gold, 0.70ct Diamond, Emeralds, c1900
Located in Santa Monica, CA
A gorgeous antique snake bracelet featuring a single 0.70ct natural round diamond (VS1 clarity, H color) on its head and two emerald eyes. The bangle opens by suppressing a discrete ...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Double Snake Bracelet Coiled Enamel 14k Yellow Gold Bangle
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed antique Victorian double coiled snake bracelet crafted in 14 karat yellow gold (circa 1880s to 1900s). Red and green enamel adorn the snakes. Some loss to the ename...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Grand Victorian Turquoise and 1 Carat Diamond Ornate Wide Bangle Bracelet
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
This Etruscan revival bangle bracelet, a staff favorite, is richly decorated with a scrolled motif and lively Persian turquoise and seed pearls. Further embellished with over 1 carat...
White Diamond, Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Green Enamel Diamond Snake Bangle 18 KT
Located in Napoli, IT
This marvelous Snake bangle is Victorian period 1890 ca Impressive in design wrapping twice around the wrist with a large head and spectacular guilloche enamel work of rich luxurious...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
Antique Turquoise, Diamond and Pearl Snake Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Created in the mid-19th century, this antique turquoise, diamond and seed pearl snake bracelet is set in gold. The tapering naturalistic form composed of bombé links is pavé-set with...
Diamond, Pearl, Turquoise, Gold
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Snake Bracelet with Rubies & Natural Diamonds, 1980
Located in Marcianise, IT
Extraordinary rigid bracelet in the shape of a serpent, crafted from 14 karat yellow gold and 800 thousandths silver — a true masterpiece of artisanal fine jewelry. The refined, sinu...
Ruby, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
21st Century High Quality Costume Jewelry Italian Snake Bangle Bracelet
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This striking 21st-century Italian snake bangle bracelet is a masterclass in bold, sculptural jewelry design, capturing the timeless allure and elegance of the classic serpent motif....
Gilt Metal
$199Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 2
1990s Diane Von Furstenberg ' Leaf ' Print Safari Strapless Cotton Blouse
By Diane von Furstenberg
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 90s Diane Von Furstenberg green and white cotton strapless top! 3-D leaf print, with a trapeze/free flowing waist. Buttons at top back. Can easily be dressed day to night. ...
Lovely Victorian Paste Star Motif Hair Comb
Located in New York, NY
Victorian hand faceted crystal paste and horn hair comb, of three five pointed stars set in sterling silver. Typically Victorian and lovely in concept. Excellent Condition, 1860's Fr...
Crystal, Sterling Silver
Georgian 18k Gold Blue Enamel Diamond Cluster Ring, Circa 1790s
Located in Firenze, IT
The oval blue enamel plaque with applied old brilliant, single and rose-cut diamond floral and foliate decoration, closed back settings throughout, with engraved bright-cut decoratio...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel, Silver, Yellow Gold
LB offers Bakelite Enamel Venetian and Czech Glass Crystal Ceramic GF Necklace
By Lorraine’s Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Lorraine’s Bijoux has on offer a vintage Bakelite and Enamel Mille Fiore glass pendant Necklace. This one of a kind, handmade piece has Vintage Venetian glass wedding cake beads in r...
Gold Plate, Vermeil, Brass, Enamel
LES HABITUDES 90's Vintage Couture Beaded Silk Bridal Gown Wedding Dress Gloves
By Eavis & Brown
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Les Habitudes / Eavis & Brown Couture created, entirely hand-made in a London atelier Wedding gown with matching gloves Vintage 1990's Heavy 100% ivory/taupe silk Iridescent glas...
BOB MACKIE Green Chiffon Flower Embellished Gown Size 2 4
By Bob Mackie
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This vintage Bob Mackie gown is composed of a light green mint hue silk chiffon. The upper bodice features an embellished center front and short sleeve, with a floral pattern. There ...
Hermes Sunset Rainbow Sellier Birkin 35
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
BNIB Hermes 35 Birkin Sellier bag featured in Sunset Rainbow limited edition. The applique-stitch technique gives the effect of a rainbow casting the warm glow of sunset hues. Abrico...
John Galliano for Christian Dior S/S 2009 Silk Halter Dress
By Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous rich purple silk halter dress by John Galliano for Christian Dior. It is fitted through the bodice with a stunning intricately detailed ruffle trimmed plunge halter neckli...
1920's Purple and Black Ombre Fully Sequined Evening Dress
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Shimmering full sequin 1920's evening dress. Beautifully decorated with silver, purple, and black sequins that seamlessly flow into a mesmerizing ombre design. The sequins are sewn o...
Omega 9.00 Carats Total Mixed Shape Diamond Vintage Lady's Wristwatch
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
An elegant lady's wristwatch created by Omega, featuring 9.00 carats total of mixed shape diamonds including marquise and round brilliant cut. Set finely on platinum, this vintage wa...
Diamond, Platinum
90's Vintage Couture Silk Hand Embroidered Beaded Cowl Back Evening Gown
By Eavis & Brown
Located in Leonardo, NJ
perfect for bride, bridal, wedding Les Habitudes / Eavis & Brown Couture created, entirely hand-made in a London atelier This is a 1:1 1990's Vintage Beige color with delicate f...
1990s Richard Tyler Couture Size 6 Cranberry Red Burgundy Sequin Vintage Gown
By Richard Tyler Couture, Richard Tyler
Located in San Diego, CA
Phenomenal 90s RICHARD TYLER COUTURE cranberry red / burgundy / maroon fully sequined and beaded silk chiffon evening dress! Features thousands of vibrant hand-sewn sequins and beads...
1990's Thierry Mugler Black Crystal Star Sculpted Blazer
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Concord, NC
A glamorous vintage Thierry Mugler blazer jacket featuring iconic crystal star embellishments and unmistakable sculptural tailoring. This exceptional piece showcases its dramatic sil...
Rare Thierry Mugler Corset Dress SS 1995
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
The Thierry Mugler corset dress is a sculptural masterpiece. The dress fuses Mugler’s razor-sharp tailoring with sensual allure. The bodice: crafted as a structured white corset cinc...
$2,295
Size: Small - Medium
Christian Dior John Galliano Fall 2001 Black White Novelty Domino Print Cami Top
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in San Diego, CA
Collectible CHRISTIAN DIOR by JOHN GALLIANO Fall 2001 runway vintage black and white novelty print playing cards and domino semi sheer mesh camisole top! Kris Jenner ( Mother of Kim ...
1920's Black Silk Beaded Fringe Flapper Dress
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exquisite flapper dress from the 1920's embodies the sultry sophistication of the period with intricate beading, geometric paneling, and fabulous bugle beaded fringe. Crafted ...
Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
The thought of vintage and antique turquoise jewelry often conjures up images of striking Navajo bracelets and necklaces worn with a denim shirt and cowboy boots. This all-American look has been celebrated by fashion designers like Ralph Lauren and Tommy Hilfiger on their runways and in ad campaigns. In the October 2016 issue of Vogue magazine, Tom Ford said he only wears turquoise jewelry at his Santa Fe ranch. So what is it about this gorgeous blue-green stone that makes us wish that we were born in December?
It’s not surprising that turquoise is abundant in New Mexico and Arizona because, according to the Gemological Institute of America (GIA), it needs to be in “dry and barren regions where acidic, copper-rich groundwater seeps downward and reacts with minerals that contain phosphorus and aluminum.
Turquoise is not found in a single crystal but is a combination of microcrystals. Its appearance, waxy and opaque, is attributed to its structure and composition. “It’s an aggregate of microscopic crystals that form a solid mass. If the crystals are packed closely together, the material is less porous, so it has a finer texture. Fine-textured turquoise has an attractive, waxy luster when it’s polished. Turquoise with a less-dense crystal structure has higher porosity and coarser texture, resulting in a dull luster when it’s polished,” notes the GIA. Since no one wants to set a dull piece of turquoise, porous turquoise is often treated to make the stone more attractive.
In the United States, there have been discoveries of turquoise from 200 B.C. It is not just loose turquoise stones that have been found, but entire suites of jewelry from prehistoric times. In the late 19th-century, the Navajo Indians, who learned silversmithing from the Spanish, started to make beads out of turquoise and eventually combined it with silver around the 1880s. Initially this jewelry was for ceremonial purposes, but it became fashionable once the tourism in the Southwest picked up in the beginning of the 20th century.
Find antique and vintage turquoise rings, necklaces, bracelets and other accessories on 1stDibs.
Today, it would be tough to track down a jewelry lover who doesn’t have a stack of vintage bangles and other bracelets ready to go for any occasion.
People have worn bangles and other bracelets for centuries. Examples can be found in the wide range of personal adornments favored by the Ancient Egyptians, some of whom wore bracelets and armlets made of gold and flecked with gemstones such as lapis and turquoise.
Fashion has evolved over the years, but the popularity of bangles has remained the same. Jewelry makers have created cuffs in all manner of styles, and no matter what your taste, you can find antique and vintage diamond bangles, ruby bangles, emerald bangles and more to suit you and to pair with any of your favorite ensembles. And although “bracelets” and “bangles” are often used interchangeably, there is a difference between the two.
Bangles are solid, one-piece bands that are always characterized by their rigid ring shape. Today, they’re made of metal, plastic, wood or other materials. Because this cuff is a solid piece, you have to slide it over your hand. Bracelets, however, are flexible pieces. Whether they’re charm bracelets, link bracelets, beaded bracelets or another variety, you open and close a bracelet at its ends, where it locks around your wrist with a clasp.
Bracelets and bangles suit most anyone, and there’s a style of bangle for every occasion, whether you’ve opted for an Art Deco bangle, a Victorian-era bangle or another kind. And their versatility doesn’t end there. Jewelry lovers know that when it comes to bangle bracelets (and other kinds of bracelets), you never have to choose just one. Just as you might wear a vintage tennis bracelet by itself or pair it with other thin bracelets, you can opt for a simple pared-down look with a single bangle or go big and stack your sculptural modern bangles to deepen their impact or double up your classic gold bangles and pair them with a T-shirt and jeans or a comfortable cotton day dress.
Browse an extensive collection of vintage bangle bracelets and other bracelets on 1stDibs. Find extraordinary works by iconic jewelry houses such as Cartier, Tiffany & Co. and David Webb, or peruse the array of link bracelets, cuff bracelets and diamond bangle bracelets for innumerable accessorizing options.
This iconic jewel has captured countless hearts with its elegant design and its amatory symbolism. Counterfeiters have taken note of the demand and created fake versions. If you’re looking for a genuine Cartier Love bracelet, it’s crucial to check all the elements for authenticity. Our guide will teach you the telltale traits of a knockoff.
Mid-20th-century designer Andrew Grima upended tradition with his avant-garde aesthetic.
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.