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Blue Sapphire Diamond Vintage Inspired Edwardian StyleLink White Gold Bracelet
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
sophistication and grace. A true statement of love, beauty, and enduring style. 14K White Gold. Bracelet
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Retro 14KT Two-Tone Gold 9-Section Diamond Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
A beautifully crafted vintage Retro 14KT two-tone gold bracelet, designed with 9 distinct sections
Category

Mid-20th Century Retro Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Round Brilliant Cut Diamond X Alternating Link Gold Vintage Bracelet
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Classic and Chic Hand crafted Polished 14K White Gold X Alternating Link Round
Category

Late 20th Century Modernist Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 1960 s 14k White Gold 2 Row Diamond Bangle
Located in Boston, MA
Vintage 1960's 14K White Gold 2 Row Diamond Bangle - The bangle contains 76 single cut diamonds
Category

Vintage 1960s American Retro Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Diamond and Synthetic Sapphire Gold Vintage Filigree Bracelet
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful and Finely detailed Art Deco Diamond and Syn. Sapphire Gold Filigree Bracelet
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Link Bracelets

Materials

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

Art Deco Design Red Pink Ruby Diamond 14K White Gold Tennis Line Bracelet
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
geometric patterns feature with ruby and diamonds. 14K White Gold. Bracelet Information Width: 8 mm. Length
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold

Diamond and Emerald Marquise Shape Art Deco Style Bangle Bracelet in 14K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
. A second halo of sparkling diamonds surrounds the emerald, enhancing the brilliance and vintage
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, 14k Gold

9.5ctw Pink Sapphire and Diamond Tennis Bracelet, 14k White Gold, Length 6.75 In
Located in McLeansville, NC
bracelet, crafted in 14k white gold. Featuring a total of 9.5ctw of vibrant pink sapphires and sparkling
Category

Early 2000s Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage White Gold 5.60ct Diamond Hinged Bangle Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite bracelet features a central arrangement of round brilliant-cut diamonds
Category

Late 20th Century Bangles

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Vintage Bulova Dior 14k White Gold Diamond Bezel Hand Wind Men s Watch
By Bulova
Located in New York, NY
. The watch features a solid 14k white gold case accented by a diamond bezel, framing the distinctive
Category

20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

2.30 carats diamond bracelet tennis bracelet 14KT gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
14kt tennis bracelet made with 2.30 carats of diamonds Si clarity, G color, 8 grams of gold and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

TJD 3.0 Carat Natural Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Bracelet
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
A graceful addition to her wardrobe, this diamond bracelet brings the perfect touch of sparkle to
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond bangle bracelet 14KT gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Diamond bangle bracelet in 14KT gold, elegant and comfortable bangle! Metal Type: 14KT Gram(s
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Diamond bangle bracelet 14KT gold
Diamond bangle bracelet 14KT gold
$3,200 Sale Price
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Ostby Barton Onyx Diamond 14KT White Gold Vintage Art Deco Bracelet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Natural Old Cut Diamond Set in the Center. It Weighs .02CT. The Bracelet Measures 13mm x 6.5mm at its
Category

Vintage 1920s Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold

14K White Gold 10.0 Cttw Blue and White Diamond Floral Cluster Link Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Elegance redefined, this breathtaking bracelet, adorned in 14K white gold and kissed with a rhodium
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Link Bracelets

Materials

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

OMC Diamond and Enamel 8 Station Gold Vintage Victorian Statement Bracelet
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Finely detailed OMC Diamond and Enamel 8 Station Gold Statement Victorian Vintage
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Wide Bypass Buckle Design with Turquoise Bangle
Located in Boston, MA
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Wide Bypass Buckle Design with Turquoise Bangle - The width of the bangle
Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat White Gold Diamond Tennis Bracelet with Heart Clasp #16401
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat White Gold and Diamond Tennis Bracelet with Heart Clasp- This sparkling tennis
Category

20th Century Tennis Bracelets

Materials

White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Diamond Ruby Sapphire Emerald Charm Bracelet Yellow Gold 1980s
Located in Lisbon, PT
Vintage diamond and gem-set charm bracelet in yellow gold, possibly American, 1980s. A joyful and
Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Charm Bracelets

Materials

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

Vintage 2.00 Carat Sapphire and Diamond Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
: Contemporary Vintage Year: 1980s Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Diamonds: (11) Carat Weight: 0.90 Carats total Cut
Category

Vintage 1980s Retro Bangles

Materials

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

Vintage Art Deco Style Blue Sapphire Cluster Bangle Bracelet in 14k White Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage, Art Deco-inspired, Blue Sapphire bangle in 14 karat solid white gold. Consistent with the
Category

Early 2000s Art Deco Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Earrings 0.45ctw Diamond solid 14K Rose Gold / 5 gr
Located in SE
A pair of Huggies Earrings in solid 14K Rose Gold with lining in 14K White Gold holding eight
Category

Vintage 1950s European Retro Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Pink Ruby Diamond Vintage Style Antique Inspired Unique White Gold Bracelet
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
. 14K White Gold. Bracelet Information Style: Art Deco Width: 13 mm. Length:180 mm. Weight: 35.23 g
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold

Yellow Gold Emerald Sapp Amethyst Vintage Slide Charm Bracelet 7" 14k Rd 1.10ct
Located in Greensboro, NC
Era: Vintage Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Emerald Treatment: Oiling
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Charm Bracelets

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14k Gold Carved Jade Lady’s Head Charm Pendant Diamond Accents
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
MATERIALS: 14k Gold WEIGHT: 3 Grams MEASUREMENTS: 3/8" x 7/8" Elegant vintage 14k gold charm
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold

Vintage Red Garnet and Diamond Gold Statement Bracelet
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Finely detailed Red Garnet and Diamond Gold Vintage Statement Bracelet. Securely
Category

Late 20th Century Modernist Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Garnet

Diamond Bracelet with Openwork Pattern in 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Lucerne, CH
life. Elevate your style with this vintage masterpiece. 14 Karat White Gold 9 diamonds, G-H color, I
Category

Late 20th Century European Retro Retro Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Foxtail Diamond Tennis Bracelet in Gold, Circa 1960s-1970 s Modernist
Located in Great Neck, NY
Antique Circa 1960's Prong Set Fox Tail 2.0 Carat Diamond Tennis Bracelet A stunning vintage
Category

Vintage 1960s Modernist Tennis Bracelets

Materials

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

Vintage Multi Stone Topaz, Citrine, Amethyst, Sapphire and Diamond Gold Bracelet
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Finely detailed Exquisite Multi Stone Gold Link Station Vintage Bracelet
Category

Late 20th Century Modernist Link Bracelets

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Sapphire, Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Blue Sapphire Diamond Vintage Inspired Antique Style Link White Gold Bracelet
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
to end. The precious gemstone bracelet is crafted in a polished 14K white gold. Bracelet Information
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Hànzì styled Bracelet 20ct Turquoise solid 14K Rose Gold/17.5cm / 11gr.
Located in SE
Fine Vintage European made bracelet in solid 14K Rose Gold with 11 links of which 6 show Chinese
Category

Vintage 1950s European Retro Link Bracelets

Materials

Turquoise, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Vintage Retro Era Garnet and Diamond Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
craftsmanship. Metal: 14K White Gold Weight: 12.8 Grams Primary Stone: Garnet Secondary Stone: Diamond
Category

Mid-20th Century Retro Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, White Gold

14K Yellow Gold Over Silver 1/10 Cttw Diamond Open Circle Beaded Tennis Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Imbued with the glow of 14K yellow gold plating over impeccable .925 sterling silver, this tennis
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver, 14k Gold

Vintage Certified Colombian Emerald Diamond Bracelet Platinum White Gold 1990s
Located in Lisbon, PT
A breathtaking certified Colombian emerald and diamond line bracelet in platinum and white gold
Category

1990s Unknown Art Deco Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Diamond Swirl Gold Matte Bangle Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Swirl Gold Matte Bangle Bracelet Description: Crafted in the 1970s, this sculptural cuff
Category

20th Century Unknown Retro Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Gold And Jade Bangle Bracelet
Located in Sausalito, CA
. Consisting of: 14k yellow gold bracelet 3/4" wide 7" length Jadeite jade 1.5" x .5" 10 round diamonds
Category

Late 20th Century Clamper Bracelets

Materials

Jade, 14k Gold

Retro Vintage Tiffany Belt Buckle Ring of 14k Gold Sapphire and Diamond
Located in Lewisburg, PA
example of wartime-era craftsmanship. Rendered in solid 14k gold and accented with palladium–ruthenium
Category

Vintage 1940s Retro Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Rare Vintage Baume Mercier Ladies 14K Yellow Gold 1.50CTW Diamond Quartz Watch
Located in Carmel By The Sea, CA
Vintage Baume & Mercier 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Ladies Watch 1.50ctw VS F-G Hexagonal Dial
Category

Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Flexible Diamond Bangle Bracelet 14KT gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Flexible bangle bracelet with natural diamonds in 14KT gold! Metal Type: 14KT Gram Weight:3.71
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

Antique Mid-Century 14k Gold Green Jade Bracelet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage gold & jade chain link bracelet. In 14k yellow gold. Centered on a 4 point star
Category

Mid-20th Century Chain Bracelets

Materials

Jade, 14k Gold

Vintage Retro Era 14KT Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Buckle Cuff Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
A striking statement from the Retro era, this wide 14KT yellow gold cuff bracelet embodies the bold
Category

Mid-20th Century Retro Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Diamond Flower Motif Hinged Bangle Bracelet in 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This elegant flower bangle bracelet is crafted in rich 14 karat white gold and adorned with a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Bracelet with Diamonds and Peek-A Boo Swiss Geneva Watch
Located in Boston, MA
innovation. Handcrafted from heavy 18K yellow gold, the panther-style bracelet features meticulously
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond bracelet 1.50 carats 14KT yellow gold fits all fancy diamond bracelet
Located in Boca Raton, FL
1.50 carats diamond bracelet with stunning fancy brown diamonds in 14KT gold, length is 7". The
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21st Century and Contemporary Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14CT White Gold Tanzanite And Diamond Bracelet
Located in Sydney, NSW
14CT White Gold Tanzanite And Diamond Bracelet This exquisite bracelet showcases a striking
Category

2010s Modern Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, White Gold

Diamond link bracelet 14KT white gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Simple diamond link bracelet in 14KT white gold. Metal Type: 14KT Gram Weight:4.36 grams Sixe:7
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 10K White Gold 5.50-6mm Three-Strand Akoya Pearl Diamond Bracelet
Located in Carmel By The Sea, CA
Vintage Three-Strand Akoya Pearl & Diamond Bracelet – 10K Filigree Clasp – 32.67 Grams – 6.75
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Art Deco Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Green Emerald Vintage Inspired Art Deco Style Link White Gold Bracelet
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
piece is a must-have for any Art Deco fanatic! 14K White Gold. Bracelet Information Style: Art Deco
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

10 Carat Vintage David Webb Diamond Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage David Webb Diamond Bracelet A striking original piece by David Webb, this vintage bracelet
Category

Vintage 1940s British Art Deco Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage "Hammerman Brothers" 14k Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Bangle 1.00 cts.
By Hammerman Brothers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Hammerman Brothers 14k Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Bangle 1.00 cts. The bracelet is hand
Category

Late 20th Century American Contemporary Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Emerald Diamond Vintage Inspire Art Deco Style Link White Gold Unique Bracelet
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
bracelet exudes timeless sophistication and vintage charm. Crafted with precision, this bracelet offers a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Retro Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Filigree 0.30ctw Diamond 0.10ctw Lab Emerald Bangle Bracelet Set In 14K Gold
Located in Sewickley, PA
This exquisite Art Deco bracelet showcases timeless craftsmanship in platinum and 14k gold
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, Platinum

Vintage Diamond and 14 Karat White Gold Line Bracelet, 1.75 Carats, Circa 1990
Located in London, GB
A vintage diamond line bracelet, with an alternating linked design of round brilliant-cut diamonds
Category

1990s American Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

16.4 Carat Emerald Diamond Vintage Cluster Link Bracelet
Located in Miami, FL
14K Yellow Gold Multi Gem Cluster Link Bracelet with Natural 7.9 Carats in Diamonds and 8.5 Carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

TJD 2.0 Carat Natural Round Cut Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Vintage Bracelet
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
A graceful addition to her wardrobe, this diamond bracelet brings the perfect touch of sparkle to
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14K White Gold Ornate Vintage Hamilton Watch
By Hamilton
Located in Addison, TX
Created by Hamilton, this vintage watch gives off a luxurious feel. The 14K white gold link style
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Early 20th Century North American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Bracelet Art Deco 14k white Gold Filigree Antique Sapphire 7 inch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Diamond Bracelet Art Deco 14k white Gold Filigree Antique Sapphire 7 inch This stunning bracelet
Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Modern Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 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.