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Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Victorian Reproduction Rose Cut Diamond Bangle Bracelet
Located in Boston, MA
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Victorian Reproduction Rose Cut Diamond Bangle Bracelet - The bangle
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Vintage 1960s American Victorian Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Victorian Reproduction Opal and Diamond Bangle Bracelet
Located in Boston, MA
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Victorian Reproduction Opal and Diamond Bangle Bracelet - The bangle
Category

Vintage 1960s American Victorian Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage gold and silver bracelet with 12 ct diamonds
Located in PARIS, FR
14k (585°/°°) gold and silver bangle set with 30 brilliant-cut diamonds, each weighing approx. 0.4
Category

Mid-20th Century Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Glittery Bangle Bracelet
Located in Houston, TX
This vintage 1980s 14k yellow gold bangle is an eye-catching piece that belongs in your wrist stack
Category

Vintage 1980s Costa Rican Bangles

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14K Gold Bracelet Emerald, Imperial Topaz Diamond X Link 7.25
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage 14K Gold Bracelet with Emerald, Imperial Topaz & Diamond Accents Add a touch of timeless
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1990s North American Artisan Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Topaz, Imperial Topaz, 14k Gold

Retro Modernist Vintage Bracelet, 14K Bicolor Gold
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
bracelet is hallmarked and tested for 14K gold content. Measuring 25.5 mm wide across the face of the
Category

Vintage 1960s Retro Bangles

Materials

White Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Gold Diamond And Amethyst Antique Bangle Bracelet In Yellow Gold Vintage.
Located in London, GB
14K Gold Diamond And Amethyst Antique Bangle Bracelet In Yellow Gold Vintage. 14ct Yellow gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Bangles

Materials

Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Retro Vintage Tiffany Belt Buckle Bracelet of 14k Gold Sapphire and Diamond
Located in Lewisburg, PA
gold composition is confirmed as solid 14k. In excellent vintage condition, this bracelet exemplifies
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Vintage 1940s Retro Chain Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Vintage 1960’s 14k Yellow Gold Wide Mesh Bracelet with Diamond Flower Belt Clasp
Located in Boston, MA
the intricate openwork design. Delicate gold tassels accent the bracelet, adding movement and vintage
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Vintage 1960s Retro Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

7.00 Carat Diamond Art Deco Bracelet 14K White Gold Vintage Estate Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Title: This striking vintage Art Deco bracelet is finely crafted in solid 14 karat white gold and
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20th Century Art Deco Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Designer Diamond 14k White Gold Cuban Link Bracelet
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
A weighty, wonderful white gold solid Cuban link diamond bracelet. At 2/3 an ounce of 14k white
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Designer 0.70 Carat Diamond Fancy Rope ID Link Bracelet 14k Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Designer 0.70 Carat Diamond Fancy Rope ID Link Bracelet 14k Gold. Beautiful bracelet
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Vintage 1960s Italian Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Hamilton Watch in 14k Gold and Diamond Cuff Bracelet, 1950s
By Hamilton
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Hamilton watch embedded in cuff bracelet made of 14k gold and decorated with diamonds
Category

Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Retro diamond ruby 14k white gold watch bracelet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
throughout the design. Crafted in substantial 14k white gold, the bracelet captures the architectural
Category

20th Century Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 20.40ctw Round Cut Diamond Encrusted 14k White Gold Bangle Bracelet
By Gad Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Indulge in luxury with this breathtaking 14K white gold diamond bangle, featuring a staggering 372
Category

20th Century North American Art Deco Bangles

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

14K Yellow and White Gold Diamond Bangle Bracelet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This exquisite 14K yellow and white gold bangle bracelet features a stunning pavé setting of 56
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Vintage 1970s Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Three Color Gold Diamond Bracelet
Located in Chicago, IL
. The bracelet is finely crafted in rose, green, and white 14K gold and accented with small old cut
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Vintage 1920s Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Ruby and Diamond Vintage Style Marquise Shape Bracelet in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
. CHARACTERISTICS Status: Made to order Origin: Thailand Metal: Solid 14K Yellow Gold Bracelet Size: 6 x 208 mm
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Style 5.09Ct Pink Sapphire Diamond Halo Tennis Bracelet in 14k Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
5.09Ct Pink Sapphire & Diamond Halo Tennis Bracelet in 14k Yellow Gold featuring 5.09 carats of
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

60s Vintage Opal Pink Tourmaline Bracelet Heart Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish and finely de1ailed vintage opal pink tourmaline bangle bracelet crafted in 14 karat
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Bangles

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 K White Gold Longines Women s Watch
By Longines
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This elegant Longines women's watch, crafted in 14K white gold, dates back to circa 1955. The
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Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold

Vintage Birks 14k Yellow Gold Retro Bracelet Citrine Diamond Estate Jewelry
By Birks
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Lovely and bold retro bracelet created by Birks in the 1940s. Made of 14 karat yellow gold and
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Vintage 1940s American Retro Retro Bracelets

Materials

Citrine, White Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

5.58ct Round Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Classic Tennis Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Title: This elegant vintage tennis bracelet features 5.58 carats of round brilliant-cut diamonds
Category

20th Century Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 14k Gold Bracelet with Old-Cut Diamonds and Sapphires, Safety Clasp
Located in Berlin, BE
An elegant antique bracelet crafted in 14k yellow gold, featuring a timeless design. The piece is
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20th Century French Aesthetic Movement Charm Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Yellow Gold Diamond Art Deco Link Bracelet 7" 14k European .15ctw Vintage Etched
Located in Greensboro, NC
Era: Art Deco Date: 1920s - 1930s Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold 14k White Gold Stone
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Vintage 1920s Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14K Gold Garnet and Smoky Quartz Bracelet
Located in Venice, CA
This 14k gold vintage bracelet features alternating garnets and smoky quartz stones in elongated
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Modern Link Bracelets

Materials

Garnet, Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Infinity 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Bangle Diamond Bracelet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Vintage Infinity 14K Yellow Gold Bangle Diamond Bracelet combines timeless elegance with modern
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2010s American Modern Bangles

Materials

14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

10ctw Diamond Link Bracelet, 14k Yellow Gold, Length 7 Inch, Tennis Bracelet
Located in McLeansville, NC
14k yellow gold, this opulent bracelet features a dazzling array of round brilliant diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Yellow Gold Opal Diamonds Bracelet, 7 inches - 38.1g
Located in Providence, RI
This stunning 14k yellow gold bracelet showcases an exquisite mid-century design, adorned with
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Vintage 1960s Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Ruby Sapphire Peridot Bracelet 14K Gold Flower
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
This gorgeous vintage bracelet is finely crafted in solid 14K Yellow Gold (stamped and carefully
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Mid-20th Century Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Peridot, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Clasp 14k Gold Bracelet by Series of Eleven
By Series of Eleven
Located in Manhattan Beach, CA
” • Bracelet Length: 6.5” • Materials: Solid 14k gold (stamped 14k) and genuine natural diamonds • Origin
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2010s American Modern Chain Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rose Cut Diamonds Bracelet With Center Stone Tourmaline In 14k Gold Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
14K gold and 39.22g of silver, the piece features a striking 3.50ct tourmaline center stone
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Victorian Modern Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Natural Diamond Tennis Bracelet 14K White Gold 3.38 TDW
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Natural Diamond Tennis Bracelet 14K White Gold 3.38 TDW This amazing estate diamond tennis
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Late 20th Century Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Hilton 14k Yellow Gold Wind-Up Wristwatch with Diamond Accents
Located in Bloomington, MN
14k yellow gold and detailed with subtle diamond accents. The square watch face displays a softly aged
Category

Mid-20th Century Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Mesh Bracelet with Pear-Shaped Amethyst and Diamond Accents
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
This striking vintage bracelet features a richly textured 14K yellow gold woven mesh band
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Vintage 1970s Clamper Bracelets

Materials

Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Art Deco Inspired Ruby and Diamond Matte Gold Finish Bracelet in 14k
Located in Miami, FL
Art Deco-inspired 14k solid yellow gold bracelet set with 126 natural Rubies and Diamonds. This
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Art Deco Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Seed Pearl Ruby Sapphire Bracelet Emerald Diamond 14K Gold
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Seed Pearl Ruby Sapphire Bracelet Emerald Diamond 14K Gold This pretty vintage bracelet is set
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20th Century Beaded Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco J. Schulz Platinum Diamond Swiss Watch With 14K White Gold Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Size: 15.6 mm  Band Length: 6 Inches  Hallmark: Case: Irid. Plat. Bracelet: 14K  Notes: Good vintage
Category

20th Century Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Victorian 14k Gold Gemstone Bangle Bracelet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This Victorian bracelet is crafted in 14k gold and features a central gemstone cluster set with
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Antique Late 19th Century Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

Angara Natural Vintage Style Bezel-Set Sapphire and Diamond Bracelet in 14K Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
of diamonds and linked to bezel-set sapphire and diamond accents on this vintage style bracelet. The
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern More Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold

Vintage Edwardian Platinum and 14k White Gold Diamond Filigree Bangle Bracelet
Located in Boston, MA
This is a magnificent vintage Edwardian platinum and 14k white gold diamond filigree bangle
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Vintage 1910s American Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, Platinum

Classic Octagon Cut Ruby Chain Bracelet with Halo Diamonds in 14k Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This Classic Octagon Cut Ruby Chain Bracelet with Halo Diamonds in 14k Yellow Gold showcases
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14k Gold 1ct Bezel Diamond Matte Round Target Link w/ Bead Work Bracelet
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have a beautiful vintage bracelet crafted from solid 14k yellow gold featuring 19 round
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Vintage 1980s Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Chain Link Bracelet made of 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Vintage Chain Link Bracelet made of 14k Yellow Gold This stunning vintage Chain Link Gold Bracelet
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Bracelets

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Mid-Century Diamond Cluster 14K Yellow and White Gold Swirl Bracelet
Located in Chicago, IL
This elegant mid-century estate bracelet is crafted in a striking combination of 14K yellow and
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Vintage 1950s Unknown Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Vintage 1990’s 14k Yellow Gold Bangle with Diamond Accents 1.25ct
Located in Boston, MA
A true statement piece from the 1990s, this stunning 14k yellow gold bangle exudes timeless luxury
Category

1990s American Contemporary Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Victorian Reproduction Opal Bangle Bracelet
Located in Boston, MA
Vintage 14K yellow Gold Victorian Reproduction Opal Bangle Bracelet - The bangle contains 8 round
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Vintage 1960s American Victorian Bangles

Materials

Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1980 s 14k Yellow Gold Onyx Bangle Bracelet
Located in Boston, MA
Vintage 1980's 14K Yellow Gold Onyx Bangle Bracelet - The center oval onyx measures 18 x 13mm, and
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Vintage 1980s Unknown Contemporary Bangles

Materials

Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

David Yurman 14k Gold Cable Renaissance Diamond Buckle Bangle Bracelet 59.8g
By David Yurman
Located in Northbrook, IL
Presenting a stunning David Yurman bangle bracelet crafted in 14k gold. The bracelet showcases a
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21st Century and Contemporary Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold

Ladies Heavy 14K Gold Charm Bracelet
Located in Bradenton, FL
This heavy vintage 1960's ladies 14K gold charm bracelet is embellished with four (4) various
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Charm Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Art Deco Style 14K White Gold Bracelet with Rubies and Diamonds
Located in Plainview, NY
Art Deco Style 14K White Gold Bracelet with Rubies and Diamonds This stunning Art Deco style
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20th Century French Art Deco Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Gold

Vintage 0.40ct Diamond Sapphire Gold Belt Buckle Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
This is a gorgeous 14k yellow and white gold belt buckle bracelet from the 1950s. The bracelet is
Category

20th Century Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Accented Retro Bangle
Located in Boston, MA
This stunning vintage bangle bracelet captures the timeless elegance of the 1940's era. Crafted
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Vintage 1940s American Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14K 2-Tone Woven Gold Bar Link Bracelet and Diamond Horseshoe Clasp
Located in Boston, MA
This exquisite vintage bracelet from the 1990s boasts a timeless elegance with its 14k two-tone
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1990s Modern Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Vintage 14K Gold 5 Carats Diamond Pave Statement Bangle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage 14K Gold Diamond Pavé Bangle Bracelet Circa 1990 This bold vintage bangle embodies the
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Late 20th Century Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

6.51 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond 14K White Gold Classic Tennis Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Title: This elegant 6.51 carat diamond tennis bracelet is crafted in gleaming 14K white gold and
Category

20th Century Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

White Gold Onyx Diamond Art Deco Link Bracelet 6 1/2" - 14k Vintage Filigree
Located in Greensboro, NC
Era: Art Deco Date: 1920s - 1930s Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Onyx
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold

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14k Gold Vintage Bracelet With Diamonds For Sale on 1stDibs

Find an expansive variety of 14k gold vintage bracelet with diamonds available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of gold, 14k gold and yellow gold, these items were constructed with great care. Our selection of items includes 788 vintage examples as well as 156 contemporary versions. Our inventory has long been popular, and it includes earlier versions that date to the 18th Century and newer variations that were made as recently as the 21st Century. Pieces in our collection of 14k gold vintage bracelet with diamonds made by contemporary jewelers — as well as those associated with retro — are very popular. Versions of these items have been a part of the life’s work for many jewelers, but those produced by Clarissa Bronfman, Hamilton and Cartier are consistently popular. While most can agree that any pick from our collection easily elevates most outfits, but the choice of diamond versions from the 580 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. Today, if you’re looking for round cut 14k gold vintage bracelet with diamonds and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes mixed cut and brilliant cut alternatives. When shopping our range of 14k gold vintage bracelet with diamonds, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men today than there are for women.

How Much are 14k Gold Vintage Bracelet With Diamonds?

Prices for 14k gold vintage bracelet with diamonds start at $150 and top out at $75,000 with these bracelets, on average, selling for $3,968.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

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 Legacy of Diamond in Jewelry Design

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 ringsvintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings

Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.