Victorian 3.00 CTW Ruby Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Antique Laurel Bangle Bracelet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as an oval-shaped bangle bracelet accented by twisting laurel motif fully around Featuring six stations comprised of bezel set round cut rubies and diamonds Rubies weigh app...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French Victorian 18k Gold Purple Stone & Seed Pearl Shield Open Bangle Bracelet
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Purple Stone - Round Pierced Cut - Bezel Set - Purple Color - 17.5mm (approx.) (12) Genuine Cultured Seed Pearls - Round Shape - Bezel & Pave Set - White Color ...
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14KY Victorian Reproduction Diamond Bypass Bangle Bracelet .20ct
Located in Boston, MA
Vintage 14KY Victorian Reproduction Diamond Bypass Bangle Bracelet .20ct - The bangle contains 2 round diamonds weighing .20ct total weight with H color and VS2-SI1 clarity. The insi...
Diamond, 14k Gold
18K Yellow Gold Bracelet/Bangle
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is an 18K yellow and white gold and brilliant shape quartz hinged bangle bracelet. This delicate bangle is shaped like a bow that contains 18 brilliant shaped quartz mounted eac...
Quartz, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Rose Cut Diamond and Sapphire Bangle Bracelet
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Rose Cut Diamond and Sapphire Bangle Bracelet.
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Antique English Victorian Diamond Wild Rose Floral Bangle Bracelet in 15 K Gold
Located in Miami, FL
An enchanting Victorian bangle bracelet crafted in rich 15 karat yellow gold, adorned with a continuous row of finely sculpted wild rose blossoms, each centered by a sparkling old-cu...
Diamond, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian 9k Gold Opal & Rose Cut Diamond Wide Hinged Bangle Bracelet
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (4) Natural Genuine Opals - Round Cabochon Cut - Star Pave Set - White Base Color w/ Play of Color - 3.5 - 3.9 mm (approx.) (3) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Rose Cut - St...
Diamond, Opal, 9k Gold
Antique Victorian English Silver Gold Foliate Bangle Bracelet 1886 Hallmark
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Antique Victorian English Silver Gold Foliate Bangle Bracelet 1886 Hallmark Antique English, solid Sterling Silver hinged bangle; finely made, with a secure snap clasp, decorated wi...
Gold, Silver
Victorian Ridged Interwoven Braided Handmade Diamond Bangle Bracelet 14 Karat*
Located in New York, NY
1960's Victorian Ridged Interwoven Braided Handmade. 2.50ct natural diamonds bangle bracelet Rounds & Full cut
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 14 Karat Gold 2.80 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 14K gold.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Victorian Three Leaf Clover Motif Amethyst & Diamond Bangle Bracelet Vintage
Located in Boston, MA
Aston Estate Jewelry Presents: A Victorian bangle bracelet crafted in rose gold and with accents of silver.
Amethyst, Diamond, Rose Gold, Silver
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
Victorian 10 Cttw. Opal, Diamond and Pearl Bangle Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Discover exceptional vintage elegance with this Gemistry Victorian Opal, Diamond, and Pearl Bangle Bracelet, a remarkable statement piece that reflects intricate craftsmanship and ti...
Diamond, Opal, Pearl, 18k Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
Fresh Water Pearl Victorian Style Bangle Bracelet in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Simply exquisite Victorian era inspired bangle. Hand crafted as unique of solid 14k yellow gold.
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Gold Ruby Diamond Bangle Bracelet
Located in Flushing, NY
An 18-karat yellow gold bangle bracelet set across the front with a graduated row of oval-cut rubies, including a 0.53-carat center stone accompanied by a GIA report. The rubies are ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique Victorian 9 Carat Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Bangle Bracelet in Box
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Antique Victorian 9ct Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Bangle Bracelet in Box the most beautiful detailed ruby and diamond bangle, truly excellent!
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold, Ruby, Diamond, & Turquoise Bangle Bangle Bracelet
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Accommodated with an up-to-date digital appraisal by a GIA G.G. once purchased, upon request. Please contact us with any questions. Item number B3487
Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Victorian Revival Yellow Gold Garnet Seed Pearl Open Bangle Bracelet
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (30) Natural Genuine Seed Pearls - Round Shape - Pave Set - White Color - Range from 1.5mm to 2mm (approx.) (1) Natural Genuine Garnet - Round Rose Cut - Buttercup Pron...
Garnet, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Victorian Reproduction Bangle Bracelet with Onyx, Turquoise and Pearl
Located in Boston, MA
Vintage Victorian Reproduction Bangle Bracelet with Onyx, Turquoise and Pearl - The width of the bangle on top is 14mm and tapers down to 5mm on the bottom. The inside diameter is 1....
Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold
Antique Victorian 14k Gold Silver 18.2mm Coral w/ Diamond Hinged Bangle Bracelet
Located in Montclair, NJ
This beautiful antique bangle bracelet was crafted from solid 14k yellow gold during the late Victorian era and features a large natural coral stone neatly prong set in a lovely wire...
Coral, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
9ct Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet
Located in London, GB
9ct Yellow Gold Victorian Bangle Bracelet Antique Yellow Gold.
Yellow Gold
Victorian Vows 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Diamond Bangle Bracelet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Victorian Vows 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Bangle Bracelet is a breathtaking piece set in 14K gold, available in both yellow and white gold.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Victorian Revival 14k Gold 14.60ct GIA Emerald & Diamond Bangle Bracelet
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (9) Natural Genuine Emeralds - Octagonal Cut - Prong Set - Bright Vivid Green Color - 11-14ctw (approx.) *See Details Below For More Info* (26) Natural Genuine Diamonds...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
Victorian Stunning Etruscan Revival Double-Sided Bangle Bracelet
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
A striking and very impressive Etruscan bracelet, beautifully preserved and a simply incredible example of this celebrated style. The amount of skill that was needed to create this i...
Yellow Gold
6.16 Carat Natural Round Cut Ruby Diamonds Bangle Bracelet 14 Karat Victorian*
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Ruby Cluster 5.06ct. Natural Ruby Bangle bracelet.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Grand Victorian Turquoise and 1 Carat Diamond Ornate Wide Bangle Bracelet
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Hand fabricated of 18k yellow gold, this hinged, cuff-style bracelet is inspired by pre-Roman civilizations and the Victorian/Napoleon III era.
White Diamond, Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Moonstone Bracelet Black Enamel Bangle Diamond Gold
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Moonstone Bangle Bracelet Heart Black Enamel Diamond Gold As Above So Below Designer: J DAUPHIN The Moonstone Heart Bangle is a round bangle in 14k gold plated brass finished with ...
Diamond, Moonstone, Gold Plate, Brass, Enamel
Antique 14k Gold Turquoise Pearl Bangle Bracelet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A beautiful antique bangle bracelet made of 14k yellow gold, pearl and turquoise. The ornament part features textured leafy gold elements and gold beads. Stamped with maker's mark a...
Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Extra-Large Victorian 30 Carat Opal and Diamond English Carved Bangle Bracelet
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
An incredible oversized Victorian bangle, English carved style with scrolling details highly visible on the sides.
Diamond, Opal, 15k Gold
Antique Bohemian Gold Filled Garnet Bangle Bracelet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine Antique Bohemian gold-filled bangle bracelet. Prong set with garnets in a flower pattern to the top and around the circumference of the bracelet. The bracelet opens a...
Garnet, Gold-filled
Rose Gold Victorian Lucky Bracelet
Located in London, GB
Beautiful Antique Rose & white Gold Bangle Circa 1880s Stamped 9ct - on the reverse of the Horseshoe defects - broken safety chain peeling faux pearls surface & inside band d...
9k Gold, Rose Gold
Ruby Heart Bangle Bracelet White Enamel Gold Stacking Cuff
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ruby Heart Bangle Bracelet in Gold and White Enamel Ruby heart bangle in 14k gold plated brass with a hand inlaid white enamel surface, with a heart charm set with a ruby dangling f...
Ruby, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Brass, Enamel
Antique Cabochon Moonstone Pearl And Gold Bangle Bracelet
Located in Firenze, IT
Period: Second Half of 19th century Dimensions: 61 mm Weight: 6,7 gr The bracelet dates back to the second half of the 19th century and is characterised by a typical entwined design...
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Moonstone, Gold
Antique Handcrafted 12k Gold Natural Rose Cut Diamond Bangle Bracelet
Located in Fatih/Ä°stanbul, 34
💎 We Cover All U.S. Import Taxes USA — No Hidden Fees!💎 Antique Circa 1900s 12k Gold Natural Rose Cut Diamond Bangle Bracelet In very good condition. Total weight is 21.6 grams....
Diamond, Gold
Gold Plated. Blue Onyx Bangle Bracelet Diamond J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Onyx Bangle Bracelet Heart Blue Enamel Diamond Gold As Above So Below Designer: J DAUPHIN The As Above So Below Bangle is handcrafted in 14k gold plated brass, a heart shaped onyx ...
Diamond, Onyx, Gold Plate, Enamel
Ruby Heart Bangle Bracelet Black Enamel Gold Stacking Cuff
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ruby Heart Bangle Bracelet Black Enamel Gold Stacking Cuff Designer: J DAUPHIN The Ruby Heart Bangle is handcrafted in 14k gold plated brass with a hand inlaid black enamel surface...
Ruby, Gold Plate, Brass, Enamel
Onyx Bangle Bracelet Black Diamond Gold Enamel Cabochon Hermetic
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Onyx Bangle Bracelet Black Diamond Gold Enamel Cabochon Hermetic As Above So Below Designer: J DAUPHIN Black onyx bangle in 14k gold plated brass with black enamel by J Dauphin, a ...
Diamond, Onyx, Gold Plate, Brass, Enamel
Turquoise-Set Antique Bangle Bracelet
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1880s, 14k, American. This wearable bangle, borrowed from the Victorians, celebrates America's love affair with revival aesthetics. The look is wonderfully interpretive with a...
Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 14K Gold Greek Key Design Bracelet with Sapphires
Located in Venice, CA
Is there anything more classic than a Greek key design? This 14k gold Victorian bracelet bangle has a Greek key border that is raised, with the gold behind it incised with horizontal...
Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
Moonstone Bracelet Black Enamel Bangle Gold Heart Diamond J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Moonstone Heart Bracelet Black Enamel Diamond Bangle Gold As Above So Below Designer: J DAUPHIN The Moonstone Heart Bangle is handcrafted in 14k gold plated brass and finished with...
Diamond, Moonstone, Gold Plate, Brass, Enamel
Antique French Coral Garnet Seed Pearl Gold Bangle Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
This lovely antique French hinged bangle was masterfully handcrafted in 18 karat yellow gold. 3 round polished burgundy color garnet beads are centrally set with 3 perfectly matched ...
Coral, Garnet, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Snake Cuff Snake Bracelet Ruby Open Bangle Victorian Style J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Snake Bracelet Diamond Ruby Open Cuff J Dauphin Designer: J DAUPHIN The Snake Bracelet is an open cuff bangle featuring a slender serpent motif handcrafted in 14k gold plated brass, ...
Ruby, White Diamond, Diamond, Brass, Gold Plate, 14k Gold, Gold
Black Enamel Bracelet Emerald Bangle Gold Diamond Spiritual J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Emerald Bangle Bracelet Diamond Black Enamel Gold As Above So Below Hermetic Designer: J DAUPHIN Emerald bangle in gold plated brass with black enamel, a pear shaped emerald accent...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold Plate, Brass, Enamel
Moonstone Heart Bangle Bracelet in Gold, Black Enamel and Diamond
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Moonstone Heart Bangle Bracelet in Gold, Black Enamel and Diamond Moonstone heart bangle in 14k gold plated brass finished with hand painted black enamel, centred on a moonstone hea...
Diamond, Moonstone, White Diamond, Gold Plate, Brass, Enamel
Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Old Mine Cut Burma Ruby Diamond Bangle - GIA
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Old Mine Cut Burma Ruby Diamond Bangle - GIA.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 14K Gold Garnet Bangle Bracelet, Hand-Engraved, Circa 1880
Located in Rotterdam, NL
A refined antique 14 karat gold garnet bracelet. The slim hinged bangle is set to the front with five round garnets in graduated sizes, their deep wine-red color beautifully compleme...
Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
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18K Gold Diamond Bangle Bracelet, 5.26ct Round-Cut, 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
This diamond bracelet is crafted in 18k gold. There are 13 round-cut diamonds total approx. 5.26ct. Diamond: 5.26ct Weight: 15.0grams Measurement: 20.3cm in perimeter
Diamond, 14k Gold
Antique Outstanding Ruby & Diamond Marquise Heart Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Antique Outstanding Ruby & Diamond Marquise Heart Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet truly exquisite diamond and ruby bangle The item comes without the box in the photos but will be pre...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Garnet Bangle Bracelet in Gold, White Enamel and Diamond J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Garnet Bangle Bracelet in Gold, White Enamel and Diamond Garnet bangle in 14k gold plated brass finished with hand painted white enamel, centred on a pear shaped garnet accented wit...
Diamond, Garnet, Gold Plate, Brass, Enamel
Vintage 1960's 14K Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet with Purple Stones
Located in Boston, MA
Vintage 1960's 14K Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet with Purple Stones - The bangle's width is .75 inches. The inside diameter is 1.85 inches high by 2.50 inches wide. The bangle has engr...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Amethyst Bracelet Black Enamel Bangle White Diamond
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Amethyst Bracelet Black Enamel White Diamond Bangle Gold Designer: J DAUPHIN The Amethyst Bangle is handcrafted in 14k gold plated brass and finished with hand painted black enamel...
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Brass, Enamel
Antique English Gold Turquoise and Diamond Bangle Bracelet, 1870's
Located in Firenze, IT
Period: 1870's Provenance: England Weight: 28,30 gr Diameter: 5.6 cm Inner circumference: 16.5 cm This beautiful rigid bracelet, made in yellow gold, presents three pavés of turquo...
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 15k Gold
Antique Enamel Pearl Diamond And Gold Bangle Bracelet circa 1880
Located in Firenze, IT
The bracelet, of English manufacture, dates to the 1880s and is characterised by a yellow gold setting, embellished with black enamel profiles that accentuate its shape, characterise...
Pearl, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Antique Gold and Silver Three-Row Old Mine Diamond Bangle Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
An antique Victorian period gold and diamond hinged bangle bracelet, the front comprised of three tapering rows of graduated old mine diamonds, with open gold wire back, in sterling ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique French Oriental Bangle Bracelet 18 Karat 1930s
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Antique Victorian 2 tone Rose Gold French Oriental Bangle Bracelet 18 Karat.
Gold, 18k Gold
Emerald Bangle Bracelet Diamond Black Enamel Gold As Above So Below
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Emerald Bangle Bracelet Diamond Black Enamel Gold As Above So Below Designer: J DAUPHIN The Emerald Heart Bangle is a hinged bangle in 14k gold plated brass finished with hand pain...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold Plate, Brass, Enamel
Light Blue Enamel Bangle Bracelet Diamond Onyx Heart Gold Plated J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Light Blue Enamel Bangle Onyx Bracelet Diamond Bangle Gold Designer: J DAUPHIN The Onyx Heart Bangle is handcrafted in 14k gold plated brass and finished with hand painted light bl...
Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Brass, Enamel
Antique Victorian Etruscan Revival Diamonds Sapphires 14K Gold Bracelet, 1880
Located in Rotterdam, NL
A refined antique bangle bracelet crafted in 14 karat yellow gold, dating to around 1880, and a beautiful testament to the Etruscan Revival style of the Victorian era.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k 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.
Diamond, Turquoise, 9k Gold, Gold
Victorian Style Bangle in 14K Yellow Gold with Diamonds and Blue Enamel Accents
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful 14K yellow gold Victorian revival hinged bangle bracelet with diamonds and deep blue enamel accents The center design area is set with 7 round brilliant cut diamonds arra...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
The reign of Queen Victoria encapsulates a quickly evolving period of history — and jewelry styles were no exception. No single period has seen such a diverse group of jewelry attributed to it than the Victorian era. Today, there is a vast collection of authentic antique Victorian jewelry and watches on 1stDibs.
Victorian jewelry is named after Queen Victoria, whose reign lasted from 1837 to 1901, making her the second longest-ruling monarch. (She was surpassed by Queen Elizabeth II in 2015.) During this time, different styles of fashion and jewelry came and went. Thanks to our fascination with royalty and swoon-worthy melodramas like Netflix’s The Crown — which is rife with evocative fashion, jewelry and interiors — and the 2017 feature film Victoria & Abdul, we are all familiar with her story. After the death of Victoria’s father and three childless uncles, she ascended to the throne at age 18. In 1840, Queen Victoria married the love of her life, her first cousin Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha.
Queen Victoria loved serpentine jewels, and she had even more power to shape trends than Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle do today. The British monarch’s best-known piece in this mold is the gold coiled-snake engagement ring she received from Prince Albert — the sinuous reptile was considered a symbol of everlasting love.
The Queen's 63-year reign has been divided by historians into the Romantic period, the early happy years, circa 1837–60; the Grand period, marked by the deaths of the Queen’s mother and husband, circa 1860–80; and the late Victorian or Aesthetic period, which lasted from about 1880 until 1901 and ushered in the Belle Époque. Queen Victoria wore her heart on her sleeve, and her fashion and jewelry reflected her emotions.
Romantic period jewelry, which featured common decorative motifs and was embellished with seed pearls, coral and turquoise, was a celebration of the young monarch’s love. Everything changed with the death of Prince Albert, and the Grand period is most often associated with mourning jewelry. Jewelry was smaller, lighter and more dainty during the late Victorian period. During this era, diamonds came into fashion, and semiprecious gems such as amethysts and opals became prevalent, too. Using gemstones for their natural beauty and not their worth was something that jewelers of the era felt passionate about, and this ideology would really become relevant in Art Nouveau jewelry.
Find a collection of authentic antique Victorian jewelry — from rings, necklaces and brooches to a range of other accessories — on 1stDibs.Â
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.Â
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.Â
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.Â
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.Â
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.
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.