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1.00 Carat Natural Ruby Vintage Bracelet 18 Karat
Located in New York, NY
Ruby & Diamond Baguette Vintage. 1.00ct. Natural ruby & .20ct Diamond bracelet. Rounds, full
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2010s American Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Alternating Natural Sapphire and Natural Diamond Tennis Bracelet in Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Length: 7 Inches Incredibly gorgeous tennis bracelet with a rich, elegant pop of color. This
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

9.25 Carat Total Oval Rubelites and Diamond Bracelet in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
2.50 carats. Created in brightly polished 18 karat white gold, this alluring bracelet closes securely
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2010s American Contemporary Tennis Bracelets

Materials

White Diamond, Rubelite, 18k Gold, White Gold

12.50 Carat Total Oval Tanzanite and Diamond Bracelet in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
dazzling halo totaling 3.12 carats. Crafted in rich 18 K white gold in a bright polished finish, this
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2010s American Art Deco Tennis Bracelets

Materials

White Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
18 karat gold bracelet. This bracelet is set with a single row of round Brilliant Diamonds in 4
Category

1990s Italian Retro Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

20.40 Carat Yellow Pear Shaped Diamond Bracelet
By GEMME
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful tennis bracelet features 30 perfectly matched Pear Shaped yellow Diamonds set at an
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2010s American Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby 3 Carat Diamond 0.18 Carat Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
An elegantly tailored tennis bracelet in 14K yellow gold with alternating sections of nine oval cut
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1990s Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Ruby, 14k Gold

H. Stern 58.66 Carat Blue Topaz Line Bracelet with Diamond Star 18 Karat Gold
By H. Stern
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Breathtaking bright blue topaz tennis bracelet by H. Stern. This gorgeous tennis bracelet features
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

IGI 18k 6.35 Ct Pink Sapphires&2.03 ct Diamonds Antique Art Deco Tennis Bracelet
Located in Kaohsiung City, TW
** IGI 18K 6.35 Ct Pink Sapphires&Diamonds Antique Art Deco Tennis Bracelet ** Natural top-quality
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21st Century and Contemporary Taiwanese Art Deco Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pink Sapphire, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold

Ladies 18K White Gold Pear Princess Heart Cluster Diamond Link Tennis Bracelet
Located in Houston, TX
grams Ladies 18K white gold diamond link tennis bracelet. Engraved with "D7.73", "18K" and "750". Pre
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

35.84 ct. t.w. Mandarin Orange Garnet, Diamond, Bezel Set Gold Tennis Bracelet
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This stunning tennis bracelet features over 35 carats of extremely brilliant, gem-quality Mandarin
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Tennis Bracelets

Materials

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

Fancy Yellow Diamond Bracelet Crafted in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By M&V Vanguard Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
High End Fancy Bracelet! This Luxurious Fancy Yellow Diamond Bracelet crafted in 18K Yellow Gold
Category

2010s American Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Yellow Diamond, Yellow Gold

Old European Cut Diamond 18 Karat Gold Straight Row Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully handcrafted 18 karat yellow gold straight row bracelet set with 37 bright white and
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1990s Contemporary Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mikimoto Pearl and Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Bracelet
By Mikimoto
Located in London, GB
A Mikimoto pearl and diamond 18 karat white gold bracelet. Designed as an elegant three row
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2010s Modern Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Contemporary, Marquise Blue Sapphire and Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Bracelet
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
Contemporary, 9.85 CTW Marquise Blue Sapphire & Diamond 18 Karat Gold Bracelet. AAA quality, blue
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Tiffany Victoria Style Alternating Bracelet in 18-K White Gold
Located in London, GB
An enchantingly beautiful floral bracelet designed as a single row of diamond flowers, with
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Early 2000s British Modern Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Princess Cut Sapphire and Round Diamond Station Bracelet 18 Karat Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
diamond bar links. The 1.20 carats of diamonds are all set in polished 18 karat white gold to enhance
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20th Century Unknown Art Deco Tennis Bracelets

Materials

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

Spark Ruby and Diamond Station Bracelet 18 Karat Yellow / White Gold
By Spark Creations
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
diamond and ruby line bracelet absolutely dazzles with its sparkling gemstones and unique two-tone golden
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Tennis Bracelets

Materials

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

1920s 1 Carat Diamond and Ruby, Platinum and 18K Gold Bracelet
Located in Hicksville, NY
This 1925 Diamond and Ruby Bracelet exemplifies true Art Deco style and artistry. French cut Rubies
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Tiffany Co. 1.65 TCW Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold 1992 Station Bracelet
By Tiffany Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
TIFFANY & COMPANY Style: 1992 Diamond Station Bracelet Metal: 18KT Yellow Gold - 750 Length: 7
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1990s American Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Two Row Round Diamond Line Bracelet E-F VS 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
bracelet features approximately 6.10 carats of natural diamonds, round brilliant cut. The diamonds are ice
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Early 2000s Unknown Modern Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Ruby and Diamond Bracelet
By GEMME
Located in New York, NY
Magnificent Ruby and Diamond Bracelet 10 Pear shaped Rubies weighing approximately 13 Carats
Category

2010s American Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

GIA Certified 6.44 Carats Burmese Rubies and Diamond Bracelet Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful bracelet set in platinum featuring a total of GIA Certified 6.44 Carats of legendary
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

1920s Antique 4.19 Carat Diamond and Yellow Gold and Platinum Set Bracelet
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning 1920s Art Deco antique 4.19 carat diamond and 18 karat yellow gold, platinum set
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Tennis Bracelets

Materials

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

18 Karat Yellow and White Gold Multi Gemstone and Diamond Bracelet
Located in Cape May, NJ
Carat Accent Stone: 384 Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds Carat Weight: Approximately 1.50 Carats Color
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2010s Tennis Bracelets

Materials

White Gold

Diamond Geometric Link Round and Hexagon Open Halo Bracelet 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Gorgeous, sparkling diamond bracelet with an elegant twist. The detailed geometric shapes paired
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20th Century Unknown Art Deco Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

9.98 Carat Yellow Gold 3 Row Bracelet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
9.98 carats total weight, 18 karat yellow gold 7 inches in length GH color (estimation) VS clarity
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

20.80 Carats Natural Pink Tourmaline and Diamond Bracelet Set in 18K Rose Gold
Located in Tokyo, JP
A stunning Bracelet featuring 20.80 Carats Natural Buffed-Top Cut Pink Tourmaline and 0.68 Carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

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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2010s French Art Deco Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

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

Mario Buccellati Diamond Ruby Wide Gold Bracelet
By Mario Buccellati
Located in Miami, FL
diamonds mounted within highly ornate bezels along the length of the bracelet. The sparkling diamonds weigh
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Vintage 1960s Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Oscar Heyman Bros. Ruby Diamond Gold Bracelet
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Houston, TX
carats total and 42 F-G color, VVS clarity round brilliant-cut diamonds weighing 2.83 carats total. The
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21st Century and Contemporary American Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

18kt Gold Multi-Colored Sapphire Diamond Bracelet
Located in San Francisco, CA
The perfect pop of color you've been looking for! This 18 karat gold bracelet features 6.31 carats
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

Custom Made- Mixed Fancy Shape Diamond Bracelet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Custom made diamond fancy shape bracelet with a total of 18.10 carats. The bracelet contains 15
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2010s Unknown Modern Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Ruby and Diamond Bracelet Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
by the use of both white and yellow 18 carat gold. The bracelet was handmade in Italy in our own
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Tennis Bracelets

Materials

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

18 Karat Yellow Gold Blue Sapphire Line Bracelet
Located in Lexington, KY
This is a lovely bracelet in 18k yellow gold with a stunning array of gorgeous blue sapphires! The
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

15.00 Carat Diamond Link Bracelets, Set
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
diamonds in the bracelet. The total estimated diamond carat weight in the 2 bracelets is 15.00 carats
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Blue Sapphire and Diamond Bracelet Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
of approximately 14 carats. There are 0.30 carats of diamonds of top quality (F/G-VVS). The bracelet
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Tennis Bracelets

Materials

White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Ella Gafter Golden Yellow Sapphire Diamond Line Color Bracelet
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
yellow 18 carat gold. The bracelet was handmade in Italy in our own workshop according to an original
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Tennis Bracelets

Materials

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

Tiffany Co. Elsa Peretti Diamond by the Yard Bracelet
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Bethesda, MD
This beautiful Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti 18 karat gold diamond by the yard bracelet features 5
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Early 2000s Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Alexander GIA Certified 16.66ct Multi Diamond Bracelet 18k White Yellow Gold
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
, approximately G/H color and VS clarity. 18-karat yellow and white gold, 29.07 grams. 16.66 carats total diamond
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2010s American Modern Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Kwiat, 18K White Gold and Diamond Star Collection Bracelet
By Kwiat
Located in Chicago, IL
round brilliant cut diamonds and marquise cut diamonds weighing approximately 5.45 carats total. Mounted
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21st Century and Contemporary Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

1.31ctw Bezel Set Round Diamond Evil Eye Bracelet, 18k White Gold
Located in Houston, TX
This evil eye bracelet features 1.31ct total weight in round brilliant cut bezel set diamonds and
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21st Century and Contemporary Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

1.31ctw Bezel Set Round Diamond Evil Eye Bracelet, 18k White Gold
Located in Houston, TX
This evil eye bracelet features 1.31ct total weight in round brilliant cut bezel set diamonds and
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21st Century and Contemporary Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Gold and Platinium Art Deco Bracelet Set with Sapphires and Diamonds
Located in PARIS, FR
estimated total weight of the diamonds is 3 carats. French work from the Art Deco period. Presence of the
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Gregg Ruth 4.70ctw Round Pink Sapphire 1.85ctw Diamond Bracelet 18K White Gold
By Gregg Ruth
Located in Houston, TX
surrounded by 1.85 carat total weight in round diamonds set in 18 karat white gold. This bracelet is 7" long
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21st Century and Contemporary American Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Ella Gafter Golden Yellow Sapphire Line Bracelet
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
yellow 18 carat gold. The bracelet was handmade in Italy in our own workshop according to an original
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Tennis Bracelets

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yel...

Estate 5.80 Carat Diamond 18 Karat Tennis Bracelet
Located in Miami, FL
This luxurious High Quality Diamond Tennis Bracelet lights the room in any occasion. Whether
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1990s Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

5.70 Carat Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds 18 Carat Yellow Gold Tennis Bracelet
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
This exquisite tennis bracelet is a true statement piece, featuring a total of 36 dazzling Natural
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2010s Italian Modern Chain Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

2.93 Carat Diamonds, Rose Gold Tennis Bracelet
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
covered by the seller (customs duties included). Elegant tennis bracelet in 9k rose gold structure and
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Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 9k Gold, Rose Gold

18 Karat White Gold 3.00 Carat Diamond Brilliant-Cut Tennis Bangle Bracelet
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
18 Karat White Gold 3.00 Carat Diamond Brilliant-Cut Tennis Bangle Bracelet This royal brilliant
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2010s Indian Modern Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

45 Round Diamond 25 Pointer Each Tennis Bracelet in 18 Karat Gold 11.25 Carat
Located in New York, NY
45 Round Diamond 25 Pointer Each Tennis Bracelet in 18 K Yellow Gold 11.25 Ct Line Bracelet Meet
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20th Century Unknown Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

40 Round Diamond 25 Pointer Each Tennis Bracelet in 18 Karat Gold 10 Carat, Best
Located in New York, NY
40 Round Diamond 25 Pointer Each Tennis Bracelet in 18 K Yellow Gold 10 Ct Line Bracelet Meet the
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20th Century Unknown Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat White Gold Diamond Emerald Butterfly Tennis Bracelet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This bracelet is crafted in 18-karat white gold, weighing approximately 2.80 total carats of SI
Category

2010s American Chain Bracelets

Materials

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

18 Karat White Gold Diamond Sapphire Pear Tennis Bracelet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This bracelet is crafted in 18-karat white gold, weighing approximately 0.55 total carats of SI
Category

2010s American Chain Bracelets

Materials

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

52 Round Diamond 16-17 Pointer Each Tennis Bracelet in 18 Karat Gold 8 Carat
Located in New York, NY
52 Round Diamond 16-17 Pointer Each Tennis Bracelet in 18 K White Gold approximately 8 Ct Line
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20th Century Unknown Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

156 Round Diamond 4-5 Pointer Each Tennis Bracelet in 18 K White Gold 6.5 Carat
Located in New York, NY
156 Round Diamond 4-5 Pointer Each Tennis Bracelet in 18 K White Gold 6.5 5 to 7 Ct Line Bracelet
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20th Century Unknown Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 18k 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.