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Diamond Emerald Vintage Inspired Art Deco Filigree Style Link White Bracelet
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
occasion. 14K White Gold. Bracelet Information Style: Art Deco Width: 14 mm. Length:210 mm. Weight: 27.30
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Black Diamond Beaded Bracelet
Located in London, GB
vintage aesthetics. DETAILS Length - 19.5cm / 7.6" Width - 2mm Weight - 1.58g Metal: 14ct Gold Filled
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Beaded Bracelets

Materials

Black Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold-filled

Exquisite Art Deco 14K White Gold Diamond Ladies Cocktail Watch
Located in Media, PA
elegance and craftsmanship. Crafted in luxurious 14K white gold, the watch features an intricate design
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Natural Diamond Bracelet Platinum 8.15 TDW Vintage
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Natural Diamond Bracelet Platinum 8.15 TDW Vintage This gorgeous vintage bracelet is crafted in
Category

Vintage 1980s Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

14k Gold Diamond Clasp Chain Enhancer by Series of Eleven
By Series of Eleven
Located in Manhattan Beach, CA
Elevate your most cherished bracelet or necklace with our signature solid 14k gold double-sided
Category

2010s American Modern Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Clasp 14k Gold Figaro Chain by Series of Eleven
By Series of Eleven
Located in Manhattan Beach, CA
allow one week) • Materials: Solid gold (stamped 14k) and genuine natural diamonds • Engraving: Series
Category

2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, 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
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Victorian Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold

Modern Geometric Diamond bangle bracelet movable 14KT white gold 9.4grams
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Super different bangle bracelet in 14KT gold with natural diamonds totaling 0.35 carats VS-SI
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14kt White Gold Diamond and Pearl Bracelet, Circa 1950s–1970s
Located in Braintree, GB
14kt White Gold Diamond and Pearl Bracelet, Circa 1950s–1970s Description A refined mid-century
Category

Vintage 1970s European Art Deco Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Dangle Earrings solid 14K Gold / 5 gr
Located in SE
wires. One wire show hallmark 585, metal tested solid Greenish Yellow 14K Gold . European, likely made
Category

Vintage 1950s European Retro Dangle Earrings

Materials

Spinel, 14k Gold

Vintage Finish Pendant Moonstone solid 14K Gold / 3.3gr.
Located in SE
/ ca.10ct Hallmarked 585 for solid 14K Gold,Finnish Crown, maker : JASE, hand - made ca. 1950s -1960s
Category

Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Moonstone, 14k Gold

Diamond Yellow Gold Wedding Marriage Home Theme 3D Charm Bracelet
Located in Stamford, CT
cut diamond, G VS approx. .2cts 14k yellow gold Stamped: 14k 10.9 grams Bracelet: 7.25 Inch Width
Category

Mid-20th Century Charm Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1930s Camphor Glass Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Bracelet
Located in Wallkill, NY
1930s Camphor Glass Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Bracelet. Measuring 7" long x .50" at the widest
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Antique 14ct Yellow Gold Stamped, Edwardian Ruby Diamond Curb Link Bracelet
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Curb Bracelet 14ct Gold Stamped Circa 1900 This exquisite 14ct yellow gold curb
Category

Early 20th Century Chain Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

.12 Carat Round Diamond White Gold Art Deco Filigree Bracelet
Located in Stamford, CT
Captivating 9mm wide 14k white gold handcrafted filigree bracelet with 3 round diamonds equaling
Category

Mid-20th Century Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Handcrafted Bracelet, Tanzanite, Diamonds, Sapphires, Emeralds, 14 Karat Gold
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Vintage bracelet in 14k rose gold structure mounted with a central oval tanzanite and emeralds and
Category

1990s Italian Retro Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Vintage Earrings White Spinel solid 14K Gold / 2.1 gr
Located in SE
A pair of vintage Finish ca. 1930s - 1950s. 14K Gold Earrings decorated with oval cut White
Category

Vintage 1930s Finnish Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Spinel, 14k Gold

Vintage Art Deco Estate Blue Sapphire, Diamond Enamel Bangle Bracelet
By Gad Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Art Deco EGL Certified 2.08 carat total natural Blue Sapphire, Diamond, and Blue Enamel
Category

Vintage 1950s North American Art Deco Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold,...

Vintage Holly Maria Pendant solid 14K Gold / 4.2 gr
Located in SE
14K Yellow Gold.In used fine condition. Minor wear to relief details.Patina on metal. Measures 37 mm
Category

Vintage 1950s European Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Fancy Brown Diamond Hammered Disc Link Bracelet in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This elegant diamond bracelet features a graceful series of polished circular gold links, each
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Carved Nephrite Jade 14k Bangle Bracelet 585 Solid Yellow Gold Asian
Located in Greer, SC
Gorgeous vintage to antique hand carved nephrite jade bracelet. Accentuated with 14k solid yellow
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Bangles

Materials

Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1960s 14 Karat Two-Tone Gold Wide Retro Bracelet
Located in Boston, MA
Vintage 1960's 14K Two Tone Gold Wide Retro Bracelet - The bracelet measure 7 3/4 inches long and 1
Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Retro Retro Bracelets

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 1940s Retro Sapphire and Diamond Hinged Bangle Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 14k yellow and white gold with Square cut Sapphires weighing approximately a
Category

Vintage 1940s Retro Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Diamond Clasp 14k Gold Mariner Chain Necklace by Series of Eleven
By Series of Eleven
Located in Manhattan Beach, CA
made any length for a men’s or women’s bracelet) • Materials: 14k solid gold (stamped 14k) and genuine
Category

2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

5.72 Carat Sapphire and Diamond Yellow Gold Bracelet
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
and impressive vintage sapphire bracelet has been crafted in 12k yellow gold with 12k white gold
Category

Vintage 1950s Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Omega 23mm Fire Black Opal Dial Diamond Bezel in 14K Yellow Gold Vintage Watch
By Omega
Located in Miami, FL
Rare Omega Watch features a stunning 14k yellow gold case with a fire black opal dial, accented by
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Black Opal, Gold

1960 3 Strand Baroque Cultured Pearl Bracelet White Gold Pearl Diamond
Located in Stamford, CT
Vintage 1960's 14k white gold Baroque 3 strand freshwater pearl bracelet with white gold diamond
Category

Mid-20th Century Beaded Bracelets

Materials

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

Diamond Art Deco Inspired Bracelet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
. Crafted in 14-karat gold and stamped for authenticity, the bracelet features a wide, 1-inch design that
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Link Bracelets

Materials

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

14K Gold 1960s Diamond Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Elevate your style with the 14K Gold 1960s Diamond Ring, a classic and luxurious ring that
Category

Vintage 1960s Fashion Rings

Diamonds, Amethysts, Garnets, Peridots, Moonstones, Rose Gold Clumper Bracelet
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Amazing and elegant vintage clumper bracelet realized in 14kt rose gold and mounted with 0.65ct of
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Clamper Bracelets

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Garnet, Moonstone, Peridot, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Vintage Retro Finish Earrings Spinel solid 14K Gold / 2.32gr
Located in SE
A pair of Finish Retro Vintage 14K Earrings on secure hooks with claw set diamond cut Blue Spinel
Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Retro Dangle Earrings

Materials

Spinel, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Retro Gold 6 Carat Natural Diamond Blue Sapphire CAB Bracelet Circa 1980
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Retro bracelet crafted in 14K yellow gold, designed with a harmonious combination of natural
Category

Vintage 1980s Retro Retro Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold

Diamonds, Colored Sapphires, 14 Karat White Gold Retro Link Bracelet
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Vintage bracelet in 14 kt white gold structure, mounted with intense multicolor sapphires and
Category

1990s Italian Retro Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

12 carats tennis bracelet 14KT white gold luxury bracelet
Located in Boca Raton, FL
12 carats diamond bracelet-192 diamonds and 60 grams, diamonds are VS-SI clarity and F-G color, the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Yellow Gold Double Spiral Link Wedding Theme Charm Bracelet
Located in Stamford, CT
1960's 14k double spiral link charm wedding theme bracelet. Contains engagement ring, wedding band
Category

Vintage 1960s Charm Bracelets

Materials

10k Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Antique Retro Art Deco Platinum Yellow Gold Old Euro Diamond Bracelet
Located in Great Neck, NY
vintage estate old European diamond bracelet is crafted in platinum and yellow gold. This bracelet is a
Category

Vintage 1950s Retro Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

1987 USSR Russian Earrings Diamonds solid 14K Rose White Gold / 3.25gr
Located in SE
A pair of Vintage Russian Diamond Earrings with folding " Russian Locks ". Parts in solid 14K Rose
Category

Vintage 1980s Russian Retro Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

18K Rose Gold Satin Finish Wide Vintage Bangle, accented with Diamonds, 1990
Located in Aspen, CO
atop the bracelet. The fine white diamonds are bezel set in 18K white gold. There is fine hand
Category

1990s Contemporary Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold, 18k Gold

Art Deco European Cut Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Introducing a stunning Art Deco European Cut Diamond & 14k Yellow Gold Cluster Ring, a captivating
Category

Mid-20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Snake Rubies Rose Cut Diamonds 14 Karat Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet
Located in Marcianise, IT
Extraordinary rigid bracelet in the shape of a serpent, crafted from 14 karat yellow gold and 800
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Artisan Bangles

Materials

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

Estate 14 Karat Yellow Gold Wrap Bracelet Watch w Diamond Accents
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Victorian style appointments and a concealed timepiece give this gorgeous vintage 14 Karat Yellow
Category

Early 20th Century American Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco 14k Diamond Filigree Bangle
Located in Montgomery, AL
). Crafted with utmost precision, this enchanting bangle combines the richness of 14k gold with a harmonious
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Bangles

Materials

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

Clarissa Bronfman "Metamorphosis" 14k Gold Diamond Pearl Symbol Tree Necklace
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
diamonds, pave diamonds, malachite, resin, 14k solid gold, 14k gold plate, sterling silver, ebony
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Diamond, Emerald, Malachite, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Tiger s Eye...

Emerald and Diamond Bar Bracelet in 14kt White Gold - 5 Emeralds, 0.06ctw Dia
Located in West Hempstead, NY
This elegant Emerald and Diamond Bar Bracelet in 14kt white gold features five 2mm round green
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Diamond bangle bracelet 14KT flexible style
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Simple and elegant diamond bracelet super comfortable and flexible made in 14KT gold! Metal Type
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Ruby Diamond 14 Karat Rose Gold Art Deco Bracelet Wrist Watch
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Glorious Art Deco feminine finery in 14 karat rose gold, this elegant vintage timepiece is adorned
Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold, 14k Gold

1986 USSR Ukrainian Earrings Diamonds solid 14K Rose White Gold / 3.32gr
Located in SE
A pair of Vintage Ukrainian Diamond Earrings with folding hooks. Parts in solid 14K Rose Gold
Category

Antique 1880s Ukrainian Retro Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

1960s Pearl Cluster Flower 14k Gold Chain Pendant Necklace With Diamond
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This exquisite 1960s Pearl Cluster 14k Gold Chain Pendant Necklace is a stunning testament to
Category

Vintage 1960s Pendant Necklaces

Vintage Finish Earrings Blue Spinels solid 14K Yellow Gold / 2.22gr
Located in SE
A pair of Finish Retro Vintage 14K Earrings on secure hooks with bezel set oval cut Blue Spinel
Category

Vintage 1940s Finnish Retro Dangle Earrings

Materials

Spinel, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Emerald and Diamond Bar Bracelet in 14kt White Gold - 5 Emeralds, 0.06ctw Dia
Located in West Hempstead, NY
This elegant Emerald and Diamond Bar Bracelet in 14kt white gold features five 2mm round green
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

14k Yellow Gold Bark Finish Bangle Set With Emeralds and Sapphires
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Diamonds by Raymond Lee Presentation Box! Matching Ring: This bangle has a matching piece: Vintage 14k
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Bangles

Materials

Emerald, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold

Bracelet bangle 14 carat yellow gold 5 brilliant cut diamonds of 0.25 carat
Located in Heemstede, NL
This is a real standout piece! A vintage bracelet crafted from 14-carat yellow gold, adorned with
Category

Vintage 1980s Dutch Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Clarissa Bronfman Epicure 14k Gold Diamond Lapis Aquamarine Symbol Tree Necklace
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
diamonds, antique moroccan silver, enamel, honey, 14k gold, 14k gold plate, baltic amber, polki diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces

Materials

Amber, Aquamarine, Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Moonstone, Rainbow Moonstone, ...

White Gold Diamond Akoya Pearls Bracelets 6 1/4" 14k Round Single 1.08ctw Set
Located in Greensboro, NC
Era: Vintage Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): 1.08ctw
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

Grey Pearls, Black and White Diamonds, Aquamarine, 14 Kt Gold Beaded Bracelet
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Vintage beaded bracelet realized with 5 strands of grey pearls (7mm) with a central important
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Beaded Bracelets

Materials

Aquamarine, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Go...

CLARISSA BRONFMAN "Selva Magica" Emerald 14k Gold Diamond Symbol Tree Necklace
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
. Combination of New and Vintage Charms. Selva Magico consists of emerald, agate, diamond, 14k gold, opal, topaz
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Diamond, Emerald, Peridot, Blue Sapphire, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k ...

Vintage Snake Bangle with Ruby Eyes and Old Mine Diamond Head
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1940s Item Details: Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 111.2 grams
Category

Vintage 1940s Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow 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.