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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

John C. Rinker Oval Cut Tanzanite Pave Diamond Milgrain Bracelet 14 White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Length: 7.00 Inches This mesmerizing tanzanite and diamond bracelet is truly an exquisite piece of
Category

20th Century Unknown Link Bracelets

Materials

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

Seaman Schepps Diamond, Pearl and Emerald Multi Strand 14 Karat Gold Bracelet
By Seaman Schepps
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
wrist, while a domed 14 karat gold centerpiece is embellished with glittering white diamonds and
Category

Mid-20th Century American Beaded Bracelets

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

15ct Mix tennis bracelet 14KT gold stunning modern tennis bracelet
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Mix moissanites bracelet in solid 14KT gold, stunning sparkle and modern style! 8 inches long can
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold

Mid Century 25 Carat Sapphire Diamond Checkerboard Bracelet
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
An opulent and intriguing vintage Mid Century estate sapphire bracelet. The checkerboard pattern of
Category

Vintage 1970s Retro Retro Bracelets

Materials

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

Vintage German Solingen solid 14K Yellow Gold Steel Fruit Pocket Knife / 15gr
Located in SE
made of steel,two side/hand plates are made of solid 14K Yellow Gold. Vintage item.The stainless
Category

Vintage 1960s German Retro Vanity Items

Materials

Steel, 14k Gold

Wristwatch, platinum and white gold, with diamonds, Art Deco
Located in Berlin, DE
Material: 14k gold & 900 platinum Bracelet material: White gold Bracelet color: Silver Bracelet type
Category

20th Century Unknown Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, Platinum, 14k Gold

Victorian Era Ruby, Sapphire and Diamond Bangle Bracelet in 14 Karat Rose Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Capture the timeless elegance of this vintage Victorian-era ruby, sapphire, and diamond bracelet
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Late Victorian Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Vintage Earrings Topaz solid 583 / 14K Rose White Gold / 5.1 gr
Located in SE
A pair of Soviet period Huggies Earrings in solid 14K Rose Gold with lining in 14K White Gold
Category

20th Century European Arts and Crafts Dangle Earrings

Materials

Topaz, 14k Gold

5.50 Carat Diamond and Sapphire Retro Link Bracelet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage estate retro link 14K white gold bracelet showcases a delicate intertwining design with 117
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Retro Retro Bracelets

Materials

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

Amber necklace bracelet set 14KT gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Vintage amber and garnet necklace in 14KT yellow gold. Matching necklace and bracelet will come
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Link Necklaces

Materials

Amber, Gold, 14k Gold

Marina J. Vintage Platinum Diamond Watch with Blue Sapphire Pearls
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Watch band meets at a 14k White Gold Filigree Clasp which perfectly matches the vintage watch! ** Made
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Pla...

Vintage Polish Ring natural Green Chalcedony 14K Yellow Gold Ø6.5 US/ 3.5gr
Located in SE
Vintage Gold and Green Chalcedony Ring with engraved leaves on the shoulders. Hallmarked with set
Category

Vintage 1950s Polish Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Chalcedony, 14k Gold

Antique French Belle Epoque Platinum and 14k Diamond Daisy Bracelet. Art Nouveau
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
by Gruppach Orfeo The bracelet is 14k Yellow gold and Platinum weighting at 14.1 total grams
Category

Early 2000s Charm Bracelets

Materials

Platinum

Retro Halo 2.25ct Tourmaline Diamonds Ring solid 14K Gold Ø US6.75 / 4 gr
Located in SE
Vintage Halo ring with diamond cut Tourmaline and Diamonds in White and Yellow 14K Gold. Tourmaline
Category

Vintage 1960s European Retro Fashion Rings

Materials

Tourmaline, Diamond, 14k Gold

Vintage Finish Ring natural 1ct. Emerald solid 14K Yellow Gold ØUS7.5 / 1 gr
Located in SE
Elegant vintage Finish Ring ca 1930s -1950s, plain band in solid 14ct Yellow Gold + bezel set
Category

Vintage 1930s Finnish Retro Solitaire Rings

Materials

Emerald, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Vintage Ring natural 5ct Red Coral solid 14K Rose Gold Ø9 US / 5gr
Located in SE
Antique or Vintage Red Coral Ring :) Metal parts is solid 14K Rose Gold , six wired freely
Category

Mid-20th Century European Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Coral, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

1970s Vintage Polish Large Ø33mm Creole Hoop Earrings solid 14K Rose Gold /3.6gr
Located in SE
A pair of Creole Hoops in solid 14K Rose Gold was made and purchased in Socialist Poland in the
Category

Vintage 1960s Polish Retro Hoop Earrings

Materials

14k Gold, Rose Gold

10K Rose Gold Plated Sterling Silver 1.0ct Diamond Faceted Bezel Tennis Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Clarity: I3 Diamond Weight: 1.0 cttw Diamond Setting Type: Miracle Metal Type: 14K Rose Gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Tennis Bracelets

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, 10k Gold, Gold Plate, Rose Gold, Sterling Silver

Antique Art Deco Diamond Pearl Buttercup Bangle Bracelet
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Era: Art Deco Year: 1915-1935 Metal: 14k White Gold Diamonds: (6) Carat Weight: 0.90 carats total
Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

Sonia Bitton Galarie De Bijoux Geneve Vintage Diamond Watch 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
diamonds on the bezel and dial, radiating brilliance against the rich gold tone of the face and bracelet
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Earrings natural 1.35ctw Ruby 0.5ctw Diamonds solid 18K Gold / 4.4gr
Located in SE
A pair of fine 1950s- 1960s vintage European flower studs in solid 18K Yellow Gold. No hallmarks
Category

Vintage 1960s European Retro Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage Ring natural Sard Carnelian solid 14K Gold Ø US 7.25 / 2.6 gr
Located in SE
Gold framing. Hand - made in Poland in 1950s -1960s. Hallmarked 14K , Socialist period hallmarks
Category

Vintage 1970s Polish Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Carnelian, 14k Gold

Vintage Danish solid 14/18k Gold 5 Charms Mix Bracelet / 18cm / 11.4 grams
Located in SE
condition. Chain in solid 14K Yellow Gold. Unique combination of 5 nice looking charms. All will tingle if
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Retro Link Bracelets

Materials

Garnet, 18k Gold, 14k Gold

Estate Circa 1970 Italian Oval Link And Diamond Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the Estate 1970's Circa 14KT Yellow Gold Italian Oval Link and Diamond Bracelet, a
Category

Vintage 1960s American Modern Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Art Deco 5.1 Carat G/VS Diamond Tennis Bracelet
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
anniversary, or to wear with joy as your daily signature piece. Hallmarked for 14K white gold, with vintage
Category

Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

10K White Gold 4.0 Cttw Champagne White Diamond Cluster Station 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

White Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold

Set in 18K Gold, Art Deco style, Aquamarine, Ruby Diamonds Cord Bracelet
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very beautiful, unique and chic Aquamarine and Ruby chord bracelet set in 18K Gold and Diamonds
Category

2010s Indian Modern Modern Bracelets

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage Watch Australian Opal White Diamond Blue Sapphire Gold Ring, Just Jules
Located in Dallas, TX
Gold Distinction for her diamond Dreamcatcher bracelet in 2012, and continues to receive national
Category

2010s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Opal, Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, G...

14K Yellow Gold 1980s Cubic Zirconia Engagement Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Introducing a ring that encapsulates the essence of timeless romance - the 14K Yellow Gold 1980s
Category

Vintage 1980s Engagement Rings

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Oval Blue Sapphire and Diamond Halo Five-Stone Band Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
14k yellow gold, the contrast between the vibrant sapphires and the brilliant diamond halos creates a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Austrian Halo Earrings 1.5ctw Sapphires 0.6ctw Diamonds solid 14K/18KGold /3.2gr
Located in SE
A pair of fine 1950s- 1960s vintage Austrian flower studs in solid 14K Yellow and White Gold with
Category

Vintage 1960s Austrian Retro Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, 14k Gold

GIA Certified 125.00 Carat Turquoise Yellow Gold Stone Bracelet
Located in Stamford, CT
Vintage 1930's graduated 10 stone natural untreated turquoise solid 14k gold bracelet. Each
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Bracelets

Materials

Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rarely seen 1930 s 14 Karat Yellow Gold Original Charm Bracelet
Located in Troy, MI
They don't make them like these anymore! This circa vintage 1930's charm bracelet on original flat
Category

Early 20th Century American Charm Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier 18K Large Wide Vintage Bangle Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in Aspen, CO
18K yellow gold bangle bracelet by Cartier, signed on the clasp and with indistinct numbers on the
Category

1990s American Contemporary Bangles

Materials

18k Gold

Retro Fish Charm, MidCentury Whimsical Charm Pendant 14K Yellow Gold
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
bracelet to tell your story. Crafted from solid 14K yellow gold, with turquoise-colored ceramic eyes
Category

Vintage 1950s Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Retro Old European Cut Diamond Bangle with Filigree and Milgrain Finish
Located in Miami, FL
This Vintage Retro Style Diamond Bangle With Old European Cut Diamonds. Crafted in 14k White Gold
Category

Mid-20th Century European Modern Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Meghna Jewels Floral Antique Style 51.84 carats Tsavorite Diamond Bracelet Cuff
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Inspired by the Mughal Era, a stunning statement bracelet handmade in 14K gold and sterling silver
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Modern Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Tsavorite, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver

Fine White Brilliant Cut Diamonds set in a Square Bangle Bracelet, Mimi So.
Located in Aspen, CO
Mimi So eternity bangle with fine white brilliant cut diamonds set in white gold, this modern
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Austrian Earrings Garnet solid 14K Gold / 8.5 gr
Located in SE
A pair of vintage Austrian Earrings in solid 14K Yellow Gold in a modernistic openwork design with
Category

Vintage 1970s Austrian Retro Dangle Earrings

Materials

Garnet, 14k Gold

Gerber Ladies White Gold Diamond Wristwatch
Located in Palm Desert, CA
diamonds adorn the bezel, totaling 0.34 carats, adding subtle sparkle and sophistication. The 14K white
Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

1957 Finish Earrings Smoky Quartz solid 14K Gold / 1.52gr
Located in SE
A pair of Vintage Finish 14K Earrings on secure hooks with bezel set natural old diamond cut
Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Retro Dangle Earrings

Materials

Quartz, 14k Gold

Tiffany Co. Very Fine Bright Blue Natural Lapis Vintage Retro Bracelet c. 1950
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Aspen, CO
Finer than many Tiffany & Co. bracelets we have seen, this yellow gold bracelet possesses five fine
Category

Vintage 1950s Retro Link Bracelets

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold

5.80 Ct Opal, 1.20 Ct Diamond, 1.40 Ct Sapphire and Pearl Bracelet in14K White G
Located in Warszawa, PL
bracelet, 14K white gold, vintage design. This exquisite vintage-style bracelet is crafted from 14-karat
Category

Late 20th Century French Art Nouveau Retro Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Diamond Blue Sapphire Vintage Inspired Art Deco Style Openwork Bangle
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
making. 14K White Gold. Bracelet Information Width: 16 mm. Length: 31 mm. Weight: 6.55 g. (approx. in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Antique Finish Dangle drop Earrinngs Hematite solid 14K Gold /2.5gr
Located in SE
Vintage or Antique pair with cabochon-shaped Hematite stones, in solid 14K Rose Gold. Each earring
Category

Vintage 1930s Finnish Jugendstil Dangle Earrings

Materials

Hematite, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

1951 Finish Earrings Blue Spinel solid 14K Rose Gold / 1.73gr
Located in SE
A pair of Vintage Finish 14K Rose Gold Earrings with claw set diamond cut Blue Spinel stones
Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Retro Dangle Earrings

Materials

Spinel, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Women s Dress Watch
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Circa 1960 Geneve with rich fourteen karat 14K yellow gold bracelet the fine ladies dress watch has
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Rose Gold Hexagonal Shape Mesh Finish Ring, Bracelet, Pendant Set
Located in Miami, FL
Set; Ring, Bracelet, Pendant Set Metal: 18K Rose Gold Gemstone: Natural Diamond - F-G color - VS1-VS2
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

1978 Georgian Dangle Earrings Ruby 583 / 14K Rose Gold/3.62gr
Located in SE
Vintage Earrings in 583 or 14K Rose Gold with lab made Ruby settings made at the jewelry factory of
Category

Vintage 1970s Georgian Russian Revival Dangle Earrings

Materials

Ruby, 14k Gold

Longines Vintage 14KT White Gold Silver Dial 21.5 x 40.5MM – Manual Wind (1942)
By Longines
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 1942 Longines watch featuring a 21.5 x 40.5mm rectangular 14KT white gold case. The silver
Category

Vintage 1940s Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Antique Tiffany Co. Hamilton Platinum Baguette Round Diamond Watch Bracelet
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Montclair, NJ
.) Material: Case, Crown, & Bracelet: Platinum - Clasp: 14k White Gold Case Overall Height: 27.9mm (2
Category

Vintage 1930s American Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

1970 s PULSAR Vintage Ladies 14K Gold P. Watch - OWNED WORN BY LORETTA YOUNG
By Pulsar
Located in Suwanee, GA
. 1970's PULSAR Vintage Ladies 14K Gold Plated & Diamond Watch - OWNED & WORN BY ACTRESS LORETTA YOUNG
Category

Vintage 1970s Japanese Wrist Watches

Materials

Mixed Metal, Stainless Steel

1968 Finnish Ring Ruby solid 14K Rose Gold Ø 8US/ 1.8g
Located in SE
Vintage Finish Ring featuring solid 14K Rose Gold band with 4 Rubies ( likely Synthetic ) set in
Category

Vintage 1960s Finnish Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Tiffany Co. 18K and Fine Sapphire Vintage Bracelet, circa 1955
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Aspen, CO
Tiffany & Company vintage bracelet hand crafted in 18K, and marked as such on the clasp. Possessing
Category

Vintage 1950s Retro Link Bracelets

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold

Vintage GIA 16.50ctw Cat s-Eye Moonstone Diamond Cultured Pearl 4 Strands 14KWG
Located in New York, NY
Diamond 14K White Gold Clasp. Step into a realm of refined elegance with this jeweled vintage mid-century
Category

Vintage 1950s Retro Beaded Bracelets

Materials

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

4 Ct Round Shape Green Tourmaline Cocktail Tennis Bracelet 14 Kt Yellow Gold 7"
Located in New York, NY
It is a vintage piece This exceptionally Beautiful Tennis bracelet has 38 stones of Round shape
Category

2010s Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Tourmaline, 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.