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5.24 Carat Heart-Shape, Burmese Rubies and Diamond Bracelet Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful bracelet set in platinum featuring a total of 5.24 Carats of Burmese Rubies and 5.89
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

14 Karat Yellow Gold Princess Cut 10.00 Carat Diamond In-Line Bracelet
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
cut diamonds are set in-line to make this bracelet fiery, total weight of the diamonds is 10.00cttw
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Colombian Emerald Diamond Platinum Gold Bracelet
Located in Miami, FL
" long and 9mm wide. It Composed of 18 color contrasted flexible links, this breathtaking bracelet
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Late 20th Century Unknown Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum, Gold

Just Under 13 Carat Yellow and White Diamond Bracelet 18k White And Yellow Gold.
Located in New York, NY
Introducing an exquisite 11.77-carat total weight Yellow Diamond bracelet, a true masterpiece. This
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2010s American Modern Tennis Bracelets

Materials

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

41.68Ct Fancy Yellow Cushion Diamond Bracelet 18k
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
18 Karat gold, fancy yellow diamond bracelet consisting of twenty-eight cushion cut diamonds set in
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Lanieres Diamond Line Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in Bethesda, MD
This beautiful Cartier diamond line bracelet is set in 18-karat white gold and features 59 diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

1970s Diamond Gold Line Bracelet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1970's Estate Gold and Diamond Line Bracelet The delicate and feminine lines belie its beauty
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Vintage 1970s Modern Tennis Bracelets

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold

Art Deco Platinum Diamond Bracelet
Located in Napoli, NA
carat of old cut Diamond graded H color vvs2 This can be that one "go to" diamond bracelet that is
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Cartier Diamond Ruby Line Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier diamond and ruby line bracelet, made in Italy Round-cut diamonds weighing approximately
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Late 20th Century Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Emerald Diamond Platinum Bracelet
Located in Bangkok, TH
Platinum Bracelet length ~ 18 cm. (PT 950) Total weight of Emerald is 4.51 Carat (Top grade
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

NRP- IGI 14K 4.47 Ct Emerald Diamonds Antique Art Deco Style Tennis Bracelets
Located in Kaohsiung City, TW
Carat Color: FG Clarity: VS Setting: Tennis Bracelet Metal: 14K White Gold Weight: 10.59 g Length: 18
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21st Century and Contemporary Taiwanese Art Deco Tennis Bracelets

Materials

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

Tiffany Co. Schlumberger 36 Stone diamond Gold platinum Bracelet
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in Bethesda, MD
and 18 karat yellow gold with 36 round brilliant diamonds weighing 3.00 carats. Diamonds are F color
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Early 2000s American Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Double Row Sapphire and Diamond Bracelet
Located in Bethesda, MD
diamonds weigh approximately 3.20 carats/ The bracelet is 6 7/8s inches long and 5.5mm (1/4 inch) wide
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire

White Gold 18 Karat Gourmet Decorated with 249 Diamonds of 1.78 Carat Color F/G
Located in Vannes, FR
White Gold 18 Karat Gourmet Decorated With 249 Diamonds Of 1,78 carats Color F/Gvs .The flexibility
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

.925 Two-Tone Sterling Silver Diamond Accent Open Box Link Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
& White Sterling Silver with Rhodium Plating • Average Gram Weight: 18 • Diamond 1 Clarity: I1-I2
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

Certified Blue Sapphire Diamond 18K Bracelet
Located in Cincinnati, OH
carats of diamonds 18 karat white gold Box tab clasp with safety Stamped "18K" Approximately 6.75 inches
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Late 20th Century Unknown Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Diamond Sapphire White Gold Line Bracelet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Diamond and sapphire white gold line bracelet circa 1980.* ABOUT THIS ITEM: #B-DJ125E. Scroll
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Vintage 1980s Contemporary Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Edwardian 0.40ct Diamond Bracelet, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
This elegant Edwardian bracelet centres around a line of old cut diamonds, framed by delicate rose
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Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Rose Gold Bracelet with White and Champagne Diamonds
By Bonebakker
Located in Amsterdam, NL
This 18 karat rose gold bracelet features round brilliant cut white diamonds, round cut brown
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2010s Dutch Modern Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

2.35Ct Diamond and 18k Yellow Gold Line Bracelet - Vintage Circa 1980
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive 2.35 carat diamond and 18 karat yellow gold line bracelet; part of our
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Vintage 1980s Unknown Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Oscar Heyman Ruby Diamond Platinum Line Bracelet, 1960s
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Stunning diamond and ruby bracelet created by Oscar Heyman in the 1960s. The bracelet is made of
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Vintage 1960s American Tennis Bracelets

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Pink and White Diamond Two Color Gold Line Bracelet
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
18 karat white and rose gold line bracelet, designed as alliterating rows of six pink and four
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21st Century and Contemporary Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Pink Diamond, White Diamond, Rose Gold, White Gold

Edwardian 6.65ct Diamond Line Bracelet, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
carat each. The diamonds then taper down around the bracelet from 0.35 carat down to 0.10 carat. Ranging
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Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Early Art Deco Diamond White Gold Bracelet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early Art Deco diamond and white gold bracelet circa 1915. * ABOUT THIS ITEM: #B-DJ519. Scroll
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Vintage 1910s Art Deco Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified Straight Line 22.50 Carat Ruby Bracelet
Located in Miami, FL
Exquisite Straight Line Ruby Bracelet finely crafted in France in 18 karat white gold featuring 50
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Vintage 1970s French Modern Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cabochon and Calibre Cut Ruby Diamond Gold Bracelet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, along with diamonds. Specs: 18 KT Yellow Gold Diamonds: 144 brilliant cut diamonds with an
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20th Century Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Van Cleef Arpels Openwork Diamond Line Gold Bracelet
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in London, England
A lovely openwork diamond line bracelet set in 18 carat yellow gold, signed Van Cleef & Arpels. The
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21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Alexander GIA Certified 21.88ct Multi Diamond Bracelet 18k White Yellow Gold
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
diamonds, approximately G/H color and VS clarity. 18-karat yellow and white gold, 35.35 grams. 21.88 carats
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2010s American Modern Tennis Bracelets

Materials

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

A French Platinum Art Deco Bracelet with Diamonds
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A platinum Art Deco bracelet with single bezel set old cut diamonds alternated with barettes set
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Alexander All GIA or EGL Certified 17.57ct Multi Shape Diamond Bracelet 18k
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
and VS2/SI1 clarity. 18-karat white gold, 33.16 grams, 6.75 inches. 17.57 carats total diamond weight
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Very Fine Platinum and Diamond Bracelet
Located in Palm Beach, FL
bracelet set with 36 round brilliant cut diamonds weighing approximately 2.82 carats and 81 baguette cut
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21st Century and Contemporary Tennis Bracelets

White Gold Wide Diamond with Rounds and Baguettes Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
stones create an organic silhouette on this large wide tennis bracelet. The perfect accompaniment to your
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Early 2000s American Modern Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Evil Eye Amulet Diamond Ruby Yellow Gold Bracelet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Evil eye amulet diamond ruby yellow gold This is a very special bracelet, well made. It is
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Gold Emerald Diamond Line Bracelet Antique English
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Lovely Victorian 18 karat (tested) yellow gold straight line bracelet featuring fine quality
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Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Style 10.80ct Sapphire and Diamond Bracelet
Located in London, GB
, create a stunning contrast against the deep blue sapphires. Crafted entirely in luxurious 18 carat white
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Early 2000s Unknown Art Deco Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Bonebakker 18kt White Gold Tanzanite and Diamonds Bracelet
By Bonebakker
Located in Amsterdam, NL
and is set with 17 emerald cut tanzanites weighing 5.29 carat and 1.53ct round brilliant cut diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Art Deco Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold

Tiffany Co. Art Deco diamond gold platinum Bracelet
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Miami, FL
European Cut Diamonds Weighing 23 Carats Total, G Color, VS Clarity. The Bracelets are Each 7" in Length
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Oscar Heyman Brothers Sapphire and Diamond Bracelet, circa 1960
By Oscar Heyman
Located in London, GB
Oscar Heyman Brothers sapphire and diamond bracelet. Set with twenty nine round brilliant cut
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Vintage 1960s Retro Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

FOPE, 18K Gold, Platinum, Diamond and Tourmaline Bracelet, Italy, circa 1980
By Fope
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A striking FOPE 18 karat gold bracelet with platinum and diamond accents, Italy, circa 1980s. The
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20th Century Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Platinum

Contemporary Bezel 1.08ct Diamond Line Bracelet in Yellow Gold
Located in London, England
A beautiful contemporary diamond line bracelet set in 18k yellow gold. The bracelet is composed of
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2010s British Modern Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pair of 18 Karat White Gold Illusion Diamond Bracelets
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Matching pair of 18 karat white gold diamond illusion bracelets. The diamonds are made to look like
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Gorgeous 18K White Gold Bracelet with 0.65 ct Natural Diamonds
Located in רמת גן, IL
A beautiful bracelet with a dazzling 0.65 carat round brilliant diamonds. The jewelry is made of
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2010s Singaporean Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Ruby and Diamond Line Bracelet in Yellow Gold and Platinum
Located in London, England
A beautiful ruby and diamond line bracelet set in 18k yellow gold and platinum. This stunning
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2010s British Contemporary Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Gold

Beautiful 18k White Gold Bracelet with 5.50 Ct Natural Diamonds, IGI Cert
Located in רמת גן, IL
A beautiful diamond tennis bracelet made from 18k white gold with 5.50 total carat of round
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2010s Israeli Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

French GIA Certified Straight Line Australian Sapphire and Diamond Bracelet
Located in Miami, FL
Exquisite Circa 1970s Straight Line Sapphire Bracelet finely crafted in France in 18 karat white
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Vintage 1970s French Modern Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Elegant 18K White Gold Bracelet 1.10 ct Natural Diamonds- IGI Certificate
Located in רמת גן, IL
Stunning bracelet made from 18k white gold with 1.10 total carat of round brilliant diamonds. This
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2010s Israeli Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Sparkling 18k White Gold Bracelet, 1.3 Ct Natural Diamonds, IGI Certificate
Located in רמת גן, IL
IGI Certificate - 18 kt. White gold - Bracelet - 1.30 ct Diamond Size: 15 cm length - Total weight
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2010s Israeli Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

White Gold Bracelet Set in Marquise Shape Chains Set with Diamonds
Located in AMSTELVEEN, NH
Diamonds: 102 pieces Weight: 0.60 carat Cut: Round cut Colour: F-G Clarity: SI-P Jewel: Bracelet
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Gold, White Gold

Vintage 12.21 Carat Amethyst and 18k Yellow Gold Line Bracelet Circa 1990
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage 12.21 carat amethyst and 18 karat yellow gold bracelet; part of our
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1990s German Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Amethyst, Yellow Gold

ART DECO 1940 Riviera Bracelet In Platinum With 12.30 Ctw In Diamonds Rubies
Located in Miami, FL
about 6.90 carats. Diamonds: Mounted in channel settings, with 30 magnificent calibrated square
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, Platinum

ART DECO 1930 Bracelet In Platinum With 8.68 Ctw In Diamonds And Sapphires
Located in Miami, FL
: white colorless diamonds and intense blue sapphires. The riviera bracelet is fitted with a concealed
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Vintage 1930s North American Art Deco Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

18 Karat Gold and Platinum White Emerald Cut and Yellow Princess Cut Diamond T
Located in Southampton, PA
bracelet is set with a total of 9.25 carats of white emerald cut diamonds and with 13.00 carats of princess
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21st Century and Contemporary Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond

Certified Colombian Emerald 18K Gold Bracelet
By HYT Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Diamonds total 2.20 carats (color E-F, clarity VVS-VS) - Made of 18K White Gold - IGI Certified - Wrist
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2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Tennis Bracelets

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Piaget Diamond Line
By Piaget
Located in London, England
bracelet, signed Piaget. Set in 18 carat yellow gold, bezel set throughout with 53 round brilliant-cut
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2010s Swiss Contemporary Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1980s 18 Carat Yellow Gold Diamonds Emeralds Tennis Bracelet
Located in Poitiers, FR
Bracelet in 18 carats yellow gold bracelet, eagle's head hallmark. Made of an articulated line in
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Vintage 1980s French Modern Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

7.50 Carat Diamond Tennis Bracelet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage 18 karat white gold diamond link bracelet. The bracelet has an estimated 7.50 carats total
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Late 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Round Brilliant Cut Diamond and 18 Carat White Gold Tennis Bracelet
Located in London, GB
With its impeccable, timeless design and striking diamonds, this exquisite tennis bracelet, crafted
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Modern Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

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18 Carat Tennis Bracelet Diamond For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact 18 carat tennis bracelet diamond you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and White Gold, this item was constructed with great care. Find an antique version now, or shop for 186 vintage or 1022 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Making the right choice when shopping for a 18 carat tennis bracelet diamond may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 19th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. For this particular accessory, there are many different carat weights to choose from, but .5 Carat and 1 Carat versions are of considerable interest. A 18 carat tennis bracelet diamond from Natkina, Emilio! and Roman Malakov — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. A 18 carat tennis bracelet diamond of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring Diamond, from our inventory of 954, is particularly popular. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also oval cut cut and brilliant cut cut versions available here, too. If you’re browsing our inventory for a 18 carat tennis bracelet diamond, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a 18 Carat Tennis Bracelet Diamond?

The price for a 18 carat tennis bracelet diamond starts at $500 and tops out at $1,885,000 with these bracelets, on average, selling for $9,595.

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.  

Finding the Right Tennis-bracelets for You

Vintage tennis bracelets are a no-brainer for those of us who remain unabashedly nostalgic for 1980s or 1990s fashion. And as long as the casual-luxe look is hot — and it ismen's tennis bracelets, diamond tennis bracelets and other versions of these understated accessories will remain on trend.

The term “tennis bracelet” is relatively new. It stems from a tennis match that Chris Evert — the first player to win 1,000 singles matches — played in an early round of the U.S. Open during the late 1970s. A diamond and gold bracelet that the celebrated athlete had been wearing broke, and play was stopped while she scrambled to look for it on the court. At the time, minimalist fine jewelry was the order of the day. While fashion jewelry had undeniable appeal, the ornate diamond confections popular in previous decades were neither suited to the office nor the disco dance floor, and many people sought subtle but sophisticated jewelry designs to wear for both work and play.

Subdued ornament in the manner of Elsa Peretti’s versatile 1970s-era necklaces and bracelets for Tiffany Co. wowed wearers and garnered media acclaim at the time, and the design of Evert’s straight-line bracelet, the kind that had likely been referred to as an “eternity bracelet” before then, spoke to what was a popular type of jewelry during the era. Demand for versions of Evert’s uncomplicated accessory soared in jewelry boutiques across the United States in the years and decades following the match. The tennis star would eventually earn ninth place on the Tennis Channel’s “100 Greatest of All Time” list.

The diamond tennis bracelets worn these days differ little from those crafted during the 1970s, although they’re likely outfitted with sturdier clasps that prevent them from coming apart during extensive tennis matches. Today, there is a wide range of popular unisex tennis bracelets as well as men’s tennis bracelets, although they don't have to be exclusively dotted with diamonds. A vintage Tiffany tennis bracelet, for example, might feature emeralds, rubies or sapphires set in platinum or yellow gold.

Shop Cartier tennis bracelets, diamond tennis bracelets, Harry Winston tennis bracelets and other bracelets to meet every taste on 1stDibs.