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Enamel Diamond Emerald Yellow Gold Koi Fish Bangle Bracelet
Located in Surfside, FL
Vintage enamel diamonds & emerald bangle - bracelet, Koi fish in 14k yellow gold. Koi fish head has
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Bangles

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Vintage Natural Jadeite Jade Mason Kay Report Certified White Gold Bracelet
Located in Pleasant Hill, CA
, accented by (14) round-cut diamonds, 0.35 ct. tw., VS-I, I-J, set in a 14k white gold articulated link, 3.5
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Artisan Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Diamond and Gold Cuff Bangle
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Impressive 1970s 14KT yellow and white gold hand hammered cuff. The bracelet is created as a
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Diamond and Tourmaline Lizette Bracelet
By Jacquie Aiche
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14K gold and diamond vintage inspired tennis bracelet with a watermelon tourmaline center
Category

2010s American Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold

Bulova Cocktail Watch with Platinum Diamond Case on 14k White Gold Band
By Bulova
Located in Surfside, FL
Bulova Cocktail watch with platinum & diamond case on 14k white gold band with diamonds. Manual
Category

20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold, Platinum

Geneve Diamond and 14 Karat Yellow and White Gold Bracelet Cover Watch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning 14K yellow and white gold flexible bangle vintage Geneve cover watch circa 1960's. It has
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20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Vintage 1960s 5.89 ct Diamond and 9.50 ct Untreated Ruby Rivière Tennis Bracelet
Located in Berlin, Berlin
way such a bracelet seems to flow around the wrist like a shimmering river. This vintage bracelet is
Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Modern Tennis Bracelets

Materials

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

Elegant 14 Karat Gold Diamond Sapphire Bracelet 13.68 Carat Heavy 60 Grams
Located in Lauderdale by the Sea, FL
This is a very classy and elegant bracelet in person, lavish 14K white gold encompasses a sea of
Category

Vintage 1950s American Post-War Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold

Thalia Rose Cut Diamond Station Ribbon Bracelet 14 Karat Gold
By JeweLyrie
Located in Paterson, NJ
everyday jewelry in serene style with diamond sparks. Thalia bracelet in 14k rose gold is in stock and
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2010s American Modern Chain Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Lemon Quartz Briolette Silver Gold Bracelet
By Helen Ringus
Located in TRYON, NC
The silver and 14 kt gold vintage clasp is adorned with rosecut diamonds and a central lemon quartz
Category

1990s American Beaded Bracelets

Materials

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

Vintage Cartina Watch in 14k White Gold, Manual, Square Caseback and Champagne
Located in Surfside, FL
Ladies Vintage Cartina watch in 14k white gold and diamonds. Manual. Fine Pre-owned Vintage Watch
Category

20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold

Stunning 1950s Retro Citrine Gemstone 14 Karat Gold Bracelet
Located in Shaker Heights, OH
Stunning vintage estate retro 14k yellow gold citrine chain link bracelet. This bracelet measures
Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Retro Retro Bracelets

Materials

Citrine, 14k Gold

Ladies 14 Karat Gold and Diamond Baume Mercier Watch
By Baume Mercier
Located in Kent, CT
Pretty Baume & Mercier quartz ladies 14k gold watch with 4 small round diamonds on the face. This
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Pre-Owned Lady s Baume Mercier Classic Vintage Diamond Mesh Watch 14KY .60ctw
By Baume Mercier
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
​Pre-Owned Lady's Baume & Mercier Classic Vintage Diamond Mesh Watch. The watch is designed in 14
Category

Vintage 1980s Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

55 Carat Ruby Flower Motif Tennis Bracelet in 14 White Gold
By Zahira Fine Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
This sweet vintage ruby and white gold bracelet displays a lovely floral pattern. A total of 110
Category

1990s Thai Art Deco Retro Bracelets

Materials

Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold

Omega Ladies Yellow Gold Manual Wind Wristwatch, circa 1950s
By Omega
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Vintage lady’s Omega 14K YG circa 1950’s. Featuring round case with elegant design ball design
Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Tudor Prince 7021/0 Automatic Watch Stainless Steel Blue Dial
By Tudor
Located in Surfside, FL
Vintage and rare! Tudor Tuddle Prince Oyster Date Submariner with custom blue diamond dial and
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Vintage 1960s Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Longines Classic
By Longines
Located in Surfside, FL
Vintage Longines Classic watch is made out of rose gold on a Gold Plate bracelet with a Gold Plate tang
Category

20th Century Wrist Watches

Blancpain T H-M Retro Yellow Gold Sapphire and Diamond Driver Ladies Watch
By Blancpain
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
: GOLD/YELLOW •BRACELET WIDTH: 4MM •BRACELET MATERIAL: SOLID 14 KARAT YELLOW GOLD •BRACELET COLOR: YELLOW
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Vintage 1940s Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14K Gold Diamond Bangle Bracelet
Located in Flushing, NY
Vintage 14K Gold Diamond Bangle Bracelet Solid 14K Gold Bangle mounted with (1) Near-colorless
Category

20th Century Bangles

Materials

White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

Vintage 14K White Gold Diamond Bracelet
Located in Flushing, NY
Vintage 14K White Gold Diamond Bracelet Mounted with approximately 2.5+/- Carats of near-colorless
Category

20th Century Link Bracelets

Materials

White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Bracelet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Vintage Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Bracelet. Featuring 96 round brilliant cut diamonds with a
Category

Vintage 1980s Link Bracelets

Materials

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

Vintage Diamond 14k Gold ID Bracelet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Vintage Diamond 14k Gold ID Bracelet. Featuring 33 single and old European cut diamonds with a
Category

Vintage 1970s Link Bracelets

Materials

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

Vintage Diamond 14k Gold Link Bracelet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Vintage Diamond 14k Gold Link Bracelet. Featuring 110 round brilliant cut diamonds with a total
Category

Vintage 1980s Link Bracelets

Materials

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

Vintage 14K Gold Diamond Bubbles Bracelet
Located in Henderson, NV
Vintage 14K yellow gold tennis bracelet composed of a series of bezel set brilliant-cut diamonds
Category

Late 20th Century Contemporary Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14k Gold Onyx Diamond Bracelet
Located in London, GB
1930s circa, marked 14K (and tested) yellow gold link style bracelet featuring rectangle cut onyx
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Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Retro Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold

14K gold vintage tennis bracelet with sapphires and diamonds
Located in Chorzów, PL
Old bracelet made of 14-karat yellow gold Decorated with 17 oval, faceted sapphires with a total
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Vintage 14K Gold 4.3 Carat Diamond Bracelet
Located in Henderson, NV
Vintage 14K yellow gold bracelet, composed of a series of six curved links, each channel set with
Category

Late 20th Century American Contemporary Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Mid Century 14K Gold Diamond Bracelet
Located in Henderson, NV
Crafted in 14K gold, the bracelet features a series of yellow gold square shape links in a
Category

Mid-20th Century American Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14K Yellow White Gold Floral Bracelet Clasp with Sapphires Diamonds
Located in Media, PA
This 14K Yellow and White Gold Floral Bracelet Clasp that can be used as a pendant is an elegant
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

14K Yellow Gold Vintage Diamond Bracelet 1.00tdw, 29.3g
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
14k yellow gold and diamond bracelet. Tests 14k with a electronic tester and weighs 29.3 grams. The
Category

Mid-20th Century Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Diamond Black Enamel 14K Gold Bangle Bracelet
Located in Miami, FL
Diamonds enhanced by a black enamel bracelet, a vintage piece for a classic look. Crafted in solid
Category

Vintage 1950s Retro Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Enamel

Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Hexagonal Links Diamond Bracelet
Located in Henderson, NV
Crafted in 14K gold, the bracelet is composed of a series of nineteen in-line hexagonal shape links
Category

20th Century American Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Gold Diamond Link Bracelet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This piece is a stunning vintage 14K yellow and white gold bracelet, crafted with a classic 1970s
Category

Vintage 1970s Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Diamond Watch Betteridge Curblink Chain Bracelet 14k Gold
By Betteridge
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A vintage diamond watch by Betteridge, featuring a curblink chain bracelet; made of 14k gold. The
Category

Vintage 1980s Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Vintage-Inspired 14k Yellow Gold Double Chain Belt Buckle Bracelet with Diamonds
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage-Inspired 14k Yellow Gold Double Chain Belt Buckle Bracelet with Diamonds – 26.70g Elevate
Category

Late 20th Century North American Chain Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14K White Gold Diamond Oval Link Tennis Bracelet
Located in Cape May, NJ
Vintage 14K White Gold & Diamond Oval Link Tennis Bracelet. The bracelet is in excellent estate
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Heavy Vintage Diamond 5-Link 14K Gold Nugget Bracelet
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Nugget Style Round Diamond 5-Link Bracelet. 8.5 inches, with an adjustable
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Diamond and Emerald 14K Yellow Gold Tennis Bracelet
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
: 1970s Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Natural Diamonds: (35) Carat Weight: 0.80 carats total Cut: Round
Category

Vintage 1970s Retro Retro Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k White Gold bracelet with Sapphire and Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
ring. Link in the description further down. This wonderful piece is made in 14 karat yellow gold that
Category

Vintage 1950s British Victorian Link Bracelets

Materials

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

Vintage Jaeger-LeCoultre Diamond 14k Gold Lady s Wristwatch Bracelet
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1950s Jaeger LeCoultre diamond 14k gold lady's watch is a fine timepiece made by one of
Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Vintage Amethyst Diamond Bracelet, 10.3g
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Ladies vintage amethyst and diamond bracelet with 14k yellow gold setting. Stamped 14k and weighs
Category

20th Century Chain Bracelets

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Yellow Gold

Vintage Diamond Gold Bracelet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Vintage Diamond Gold Bracelet. Featuring 45 round brilliant cut diamonds with a total weight of
Category

Vintage 1980s Chain Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Gold 1.00 Cttw Diamond Vintage Inspired Floral Bangle Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
old-world charm. • Metal: 14K Yellow Gold • Average Gram Weight: 14.418 • Diamond 1 Clarity: SI1
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Snake Bracelet, 14k Gold Vintage Gemstones
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An exquisite snake bracelet, made of 14k gold, featuring gemstones. The bracelet is designed as a
Category

Antique Early 1900s Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Lapis Lazuli, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold

Vintage Italian Double-Row Diamond Tennis Bracelet 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage Italian double-row diamond tennis bracelet in 14K yellow gold. The bracelet features 114
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Coral and Diamond Multistrand Bracelet in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
Vintage Coral and Diamond Multistrand Bracelet in 14k Yellow Gold Vintage Coral Multistrand
Category

Vintage 1950s North American Beaded Bracelets

Materials

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

Vintage 16.10ct Sapphire and 1.45ct Diamond 14K White Gold Bracelet
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage 16.10 carat sapphire and 1.45 carat diamond, 14 carat white gold
Category

20th Century Unknown Chain Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 3 carat sapphire diamond 14k yellow gold tennis bracelet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This vintage bracelet from the 1990s is crafted in 14k yellow gold and set with 25 square cut
Category

1990s Modern Tennis Bracelets

Materials

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

Vintage Turquoise Emerald Diamond 14K Gold Panther Head Bangle Bracelet
Located in Miami, FL
This striking vintage panther head bangle bracelet is crafted in 14K yellow gold, featuring a bold
Category

Vintage 1950s Retro Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Turquoise, 14k Gold

Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Tiger s Eye and Diamond Bangle Bracelet
Located in Henderson, NV
Vintage 14K yellow gold hinged bangle bracelet, featuring a tube design set with hand carved fluted
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Late 20th Century American Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Tiger s Eye, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Bangle Bracelet, 14k White Gold, Simple Diamond
Located in McLeansville, NC
. Crafted in 14K white gold, this 6.75-inch bracelet has 1.99ctw of dazzling diamonds. Its simple and
Category

1990s Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Fancy Diamond Bracelet, 14k Yellow Gold, Diamond Lattice
Located in McLeansville, NC
This dazzling diamond lattice bracelet is an eye-catching piece of jewelry. Crafted from 14K yellow
Category

1990s Modern Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14K Enamel Diamond Articulated Snake Bracelet
Located in Henderson, NV
14K yellow gold snake bracelet, featuring intricate enamel detailing in green and blue swirls. The
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Vintage 1960s American Art Nouveau Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Vintage 2.5 Carat round Brilliant Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Tennis Bracelet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Era: Vintage Circa: 1980s Hallmarks: 14K Purity Marks Size: 7 .25 inches in
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Vintage 1980s Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Diamond Flower Bracelet 14k Yellow Gold 7" Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage diamond flower bracelet (circa 1950s to 1960s), crafted in 14k yellow gold
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Link Bracelets

Materials

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

14K White Gold Diamond Tennis Bracelet #16457
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14K White Gold Diamond Tennis Bracelet This diamond tennis bracelet will sparkle across
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

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

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

How Much are 14k Gold Vintage Bracelet With Diamonds?

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

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself. 

Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.

Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.

For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.

Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.

In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so. 

Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.

Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle. 

BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.

A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in

Since Van Cleef Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.

Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.

Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.

The Legacy of Diamond in Jewelry Design

Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.

From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!

There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.

Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.

In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).

When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And on 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement ringsvintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings

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