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Lady s 14k White Gold Vintage Hamilton Watch
By Hamilton
Located in Addison, TX
. This vintage 14K White gold watch and 14K white gold link-style bracelet has 2 round bezel settings, 8
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Early 20th Century North American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Diamond and Akoya Pearl Wide Multi Strand Bracelet 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
value. Metal: 14 Karat White Gold Gemstones: Natural Diamonds, Cultured Akoya Pearls Diamond Shape
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Link Bracelets

Materials

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

Retro 14KT White Gold Chevron Diamond Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
of F–VS round brilliant cut diamonds. Crafted in 14KT white gold, its weighty 40-gram design carries
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Mid-20th Century Retro Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Austrian Charm Bracelet solid 14K/18K Gold 20 Charms / 19cm /23.5gr
Located in SE
Austrian chain featuring a set of 20 mostly solid 14k Yellow Gold charms/pendants and several in
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Vintage 1960s Austrian Retro Bangles

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Spinel, Ruby, Pearl, Chalcedony, Amethyst, 18k ...

Sapphire Diamond bracelet 14KT gold tennis bracelet 3ct 7" long
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Stunning tennis bracelet with natural sapphires and diamonds in 14KT gold, secure clasp, solid gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold

Vintage 2.50 Carat Sapphire and OEC Diamond Silver on Gold Cuff Bracelet
Located in Montreal, QC
Vintage 2.50 Carat Sapphire and Diamond Silver on Gold Cuff Bracelet Simply Beautiful! Elegant and
Category

Mid-20th Century Modernist Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Patek Philippe Vintage Watch 18k Yellow Gold Black Dial Aftermarket 14k Bracelet
By Patek Philippe
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Patek Philippe Vintage Watch 18k Yellow Gold Black Dial Aftermarket 14k Soldered on Bracelet This
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Old European Cut Diamond Filigree Bangle Bracelet in 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
authenticity and current appraisal value. Metal: 14 Karat White Gold Gemstones: Diamonds Center Diamond Shape
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 14 Karat Two Tone Yellow Gold Infinity Link Baguette Diamond Bracelet
Located in beverly hills, CA
round brilliant diamonds. Crafted in 14 karat yellow and white gold and composed of seventy-seven
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Late 20th Century Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Yellow Gold Australian Opal Diamond Bangle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Australian opulence and intricate craftsmanship. Set in richly detailed 14k yellow gold, the design showcases
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14CT White Gold Ceylon Sapphire And Diamond Bracelet
Located in Sydney, NSW
14CT White Gold Ceylon Sapphire And Diamond Bracelet A stunning bracelet consisting of 20 oval cut
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2010s Modern Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Evil Eye Hamza Diamond bracelet 14KT gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Dainty Evil Eye diamond bracelet in 14KT gold. Metal Type: 14KT Natural Diamond(s): Color: G
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Charm Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

Butterfly bracelet 14KT diamond bracelet
Located in Boca Raton, FL
14KT yellow gold diamond bracelet with butterflies, excellent craftsmanship with 0.60 carats of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Charm Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Vintage 14 Karat White Gold 1960s Diamond Emerald Pearl Three-Strand Bracelet
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Luxurious three strand pearl bracelet with 14k white gold accents containing channel set emeralds
Category

Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Beaded Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

Diamonds 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cuff Bracelet
Located in Marcianise, IT
Stunning vintage bracelet crafted in 14 karat yellow gold and 800 thousandths silver, beautifully
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Vintage 1980s Italian Artisan Cuff Bracelets

Materials

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

Wide Retro Period 14K Gold Brick Bracelet with Gem Set Art Deco Platinum Charm
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This lovely and sentimental 1940's 14K yellow gold brick bracelet is adorned with an Art-Deco
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Mid-20th Century American Retro Cuff Bracelets

Materials

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

Large Robust solid 18K Horse with Diamond Eyes Vintage Bangle Bracelet
Located in Aspen, CO
indicates a purity of 58.3% gold. However, manufacturing jewelers can legally label a piece as 14K as long
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Vintage 1970s Contemporary Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

3 Row RBC Diamond 2-Tone Gold Vintage Bangle Bracelet
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Finely detailed 3 Row RBC Diamond 2-Tone Gold Vintage Bracelet. Securely Hand set
Category

Late 20th Century Modernist Bangles

Materials

Diamond

1.00 Carat Diamond White Gold Link Bracelet
Located in Stamford, CT
Vintage pave set oval and bar link 14k white gold bracelet with 200 full cut diamonds safely set
Category

Late 20th Century Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

High Polish Antique Style Solid Gold Diamond Bracelet
Located in Great Neck, NY
simple design that is high polish 14k Gold. The bracelet diamond are prong set and will sit on the top of
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1990s Art Deco Tennis Bracelets

Materials

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

Retro 2.00 CTW Diamond 14 Karat Two-Tone Gold Vintage Mesh Buckle Bracelet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
gold and accented by bead set transitional cut diamonds Weighing approximately 2.00 carats total - G
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Vintage 1940s Retro Link Bracelets

Materials

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

14CT White Gold Aquamarine And Diamond Bracelet
Located in Sydney, NSW
14CT White Gold Aquamarine And Diamond Bracelet At the center focus of this Art Deco bracelet is
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Vintage 1940s Art Deco Retro Bracelets

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 1970 s Brilliant Cut Diamonds 14 Kt White Gold Flexible Link Bracelet
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This elegant slim diamond bracelet was created out of 14 karat white gold in the 1970's. Eighteen
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Vintage 1970s Modern Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Circa 1960s Vintage 14 Karat White Gold Diamond and Sapphire Flexible Bracelet
By Gregory Mikaelian Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Circa 1960s 14 karat white gold Diamond and Sapphire flexible bracelet, containing 147 round full
Category

Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Red Carpet Tanzanite Gemstone Gold Bracelet
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Stylish and finely detailed Vintage Oscar Worthy Tanzanite and Diamond Gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Link Bracelets

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Seiko 14k White Gold Diamond Sapphire Ladies Watch
By Seiko
Located in Montreal, QC
Vintage Seiko 14k white gold watch and bracelet, mechanical movement set with 8 diamonds full cut
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Vintage 1980s Japanese Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Diamonds 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cuff Bracelet
Located in Marcianise, IT
This 14-karat yellow gold bracelet is a true work of art with an antique flair, perfect for those
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Artisan Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Square Blue Topaz and Diamond Art Deco Style Link Bracelet in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Status: Made to order Origin: Thailand Metal: Solid 14K Yellow Gold Brooch Size: 209 x 8 mm. Total
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Link Bracelets

Materials

Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Charm Bracelet with 7 Colorful Enamel Egg Charms
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
personality. Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Weight: 43.81 grams Bracelet Length: 7" Chain Width: 5.6 mm Egg charm
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Mid-20th Century Contemporary Charm Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Malachite, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel

Evil eye diamond bracelet 14kt yellow gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Dainty Evil Eye diamond bracelet in 14KT gold. Metal Type: 14KT Small sapphires:0.10ct (natural
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21st Century and Contemporary Charm Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Preloved 14ct White Gold Diamond Tennis Bracelet
Located in Brighton, GB
Diamond Tennis Bracelet 14ct White Gold Stamped Circa 1990’s Fabulous, Preloved tennis
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Late 20th Century European Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Retro Era Akoya Pearl and Diamond Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in the timeless elegance of our Estate Retro Era Three Row 7mm Akoya Pearl Bracelet. Each
Category

Vintage 1940s American Retro Beaded Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold

Vintage 1940s Gruen 14K Yellow Gold Tank Style Watch
By Gruen
Located in New York, NY
A refined 1940s Gruen dress watch, featuring a 22x25mm 14K yellow gold tank-style case with elegant
Category

Mid-20th Century Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Romantic Vintage Diamond and Blue Topaz Flower Bracelet in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
affect the integrity of the stones. Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Natural Diamonds: .35 ctw Natural Topaz
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Early 20th Century Unknown Chain Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Tennis Bracelet
Located in Princeton, NJ
This bracelet was made out of fine 14 karat Yellow Gold and measures 7.25" inches in length. Set
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Early 2000s Modern Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Pearl Bracelet with Gold and Coral Closure
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Vintage beaded pearl bracelet realized with 4 strands of little pearls with details in white gold
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Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Beaded Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Coral, Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold

Art Deco Cartier 14 Karat White Gold Diamond Bracelet Concord Watch with Box
By Cartier
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Exquisite diamond accented vintage Cartier, this Art Deco 14 karat white gold bracelet hosts a
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Victorian Reproduction 14k Yellow Gold Onyx and Diamond Bangle
Located in Boston, MA
Vintage Victorian Reproduction 14K Yellow Gold Onyx and Diamond Bangle - The bracelet contains 7
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Antique 1890s American Late Victorian Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Onyx

2ct Bezel set diamond bracelet 14KT white gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Bezel set bracelet 2 carats of Si clarity diamonds in 14KT white gold. Certificate of authenticity
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21st Century and Contemporary Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14k Yellow Gold Vintage Ring Set With Emeralds and Sapphires
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Bark Finish Ring Set With Emeralds and Sapphires This stunning Vintage
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Emerald, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Vintage Platinum and White Gold Akoya Pearl and 12.5tcw Diamond Cluster Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite vintage bracelet is crafted in 14k white gold and features luminous Akoya pearls
Category

Mid-20th Century Beaded Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, Platinum

14K White Gold 3ct. TDW Round-Cut Treated Blue Diamond Bracelet Blue, I2-I3
Located in New York, NY
Say it vintage-styled, glamorous, or sparkling - this fabulous diamond tennis bracelet has it all
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Blue Diamond, White Gold

Vintage 1960 s Diamond and Blue Sapphire Mesh Bracelet in 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
: 14 Karat White Gold Gemstone: Diamond and Blue Sapphire Diamond Count: 102 Diamond Cut: Round Diamond
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Contemporary Chain Bracelets

Materials

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

14 Karat White Gold Filigree and Diamond Bracelet #21868
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat White Gold and Diamond Filigree Bracelet- A sophisticated piece with vintage flair, this
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20th Century Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White 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
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Vintage 1960s American Victorian Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Vintage 1950s 4 Strand Pearl Bracelet with Sapphire Flower Clasp
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 14k yellow gold with 80 pearls of 6mm, Round Brilliant cut Diamonds weighing
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Vintage 1950s Beaded Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Turquoise Diamonds 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cuff Bracelet
Located in Marcianise, IT
This exquisite bracelet is a timeless piece of jewelry, crafted in 14-karat yellow gold and 800
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Artisan Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

14KT Rose Gold Oval Ruby and Diamond Halo Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
A radiant expression of elegance, this 14KT rose gold bracelet features a seamless row of vivid
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21st Century and Contemporary Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Handcrafted Vintage Bracelet, Diamonds, Amethysts, Topazes, 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Vintage colored bracelet in 14k Yellow gold structure mounted with squared sections studded with
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Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Link Bracelets

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Topaz

Diamonds Malachite 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cuff Bracelet
Located in Marcianise, IT
We present a refined handcrafted bracelet of exceptional quality, made from 14-karat yellow gold
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Vintage 1960s Italian Artisan Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Malachite, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Vintage Ring Two in One Halo Ruby Sapphire Diamonds 14K Gold /ØUS7.25 /3.9gr
Located in SE
White at any moment. Vintage Gizmo, all metal parts are made of 14K Yellow and White Gold (or Platinum
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Vintage 1960s European Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold

1950s Vintage Flower And Leaf Yellow Gold Bracelet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1950s Vintage Flower and Leaf yellow gold bracelet. The 1950s marked a significant period in the
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Vintage 1950s American Modern Modern Bracelets

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Coral Diamonds 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cuff Bracelet
Located in Marcianise, IT
cabochon is framed by a setting of old-cut diamonds, enriching the bracelet with a vintage charm and
Category

1990s Italian Artisan Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

14ct Yellow Gold Sapphire and Diamond Bracelet 0.69ct 9.83g
Located in SYDNEY, NSW
This elegant continental bracelet is finely crafted in 14ct yellow gold, featuring a timeless
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Wide diamond bracelet 11.50ct tennis bracelet 9"
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Exquisite diamond tennis bracelet made with 192 diamonds weighing 11.50 carats in white gold. Wide
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21st Century and Contemporary Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Vintage Fancy Swirls Design 12.25 Carat Round and Baguette Diamonds Bracelet
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage diamond bracelet in 14k white gold featuring 12.25TCW in round & baguette diamonds. Swirls
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Vintage 1980s Retro Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold

Vintage Fancy LeCoultre 14k White Gold Hidden Watch w/ Diamond Floral Leaf Link
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: 14k White Gold Case Overall Height: 31.3mm (1.2") (measuring from both ends of the
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20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 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.