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Vintage 18k Gold Two Tone Diamond Bracelet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This circa 1990s 18k white and yellow gold bracelet features an elegant contrast of textures and
Category

1990s European Chain Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Soft Bracelet Vintage 6 Braids Yellow Gold
Located in Vannes, FR
Soft Bracelet 6 Braids Yellow Gold Beautiful vintage bracelet made in the 1990s all in 18k yellow
Category

20th Century French Retro Retro Bracelets

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French 1950 Mid-Century Mesh Buckle Bracelet in 18Kt Gold with Diamonds Accents
Located in Miami, FL
solid yellow gold of 18 karats with platinum accents for the setting of the diamonds. The end is
Category

Vintage 1950s French Retro Retro Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Mesh Bracelet with Center Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
The bracelet is finely crafted in 18k yellow gold with with 2.50 carat center diamonds .
Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown More Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

1960s 18 Karat Yellow Gold Thin Bracelet
Located in Poitiers, FR
Bracelet in 18 Karats yellow gold. Thin gold bracelet, it is composed of an openwork mesh. The
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Retro Bracelets

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Piaget Lady s yellow Gold Bracelet Wristwatch
By Piaget
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1970s Piaget 18K Yellow Gold Piaget Ladies Wrist Watch, Manual Wind movement, Gold Dial with
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

French 1950s 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ribbon Bracelet
Located in Poitiers, FR
Bracelet in 18 karat yellow gold, rhinoceros hallmark. Large and flexible, this splendid retro gold
Category

Vintage 1950s French Retro Retro Bracelets

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ladies Audemars Piguet 18 Karat Gold Tiger s Eye and Mesh Bracelet Wristwatch
By Audemars Piguet
Located in Montclair, NJ
18k yellow gold case and remains attached to its original silky-smooth mesh bracelet with a brushed
Category

Vintage 1950s Swazi Wrist Watches

Materials

Tiger s Eye, 18k Gold

1960s Woven 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet
Located in Poitiers, FR
Bracelet in 18 karats yellow gold, owl hallmark. Splendid retro bracelet, it is formed of a mesh
Category

Vintage 1960s French Retro Bangles

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French 1950s Retro 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bracelet
Located in Poitiers, FR
Bracelet in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle and rhinoceros heads hallmarks. Magnificent bracelet in
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Vintage 1950s French Retro Retro Bracelets

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French 1960s Retro 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bracelet
Located in Poitiers, FR
Bracelet in 18 karats yellow gold, eagle's head hallmark. Retro bracelet, it is made of a mesh made
Category

Vintage 1960s French Retro Link Bracelets

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French 1950s 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cuff Bracelet
Located in Poitiers, FR
Bracelet in 18 karat yellow gold, rhinoceros head hallmark. The mesh of this beautiful retro gold
Category

Vintage 1950s French Retro Retro Bracelets

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

French 1960s Retro 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bracelet
Located in Poitiers, FR
Bracelet in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle's head hallmark. This charming, flexible retro gold
Category

Vintage 1960s French Retro Retro Bracelets

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Modern 20 Karat Yellow Gold Crossed Links Bracelet
Located in Poitiers, FR
Bracelet in 20 karat yellow gold. Flexible, this second- hand gold bracelet is made of a crossed
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Link Bracelets

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French Modern 18 Karat Yellow Gold Curb Bracelet
Located in Poitiers, FR
Bracelet in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. Easy to wear, this second- hand bracelet is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Modern Bracelets

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Calgaro Italian Gold Mesh and Ruby Necklace
By Calgaro
Located in Miami, FL
18 delicate 18K yellow gold mesh strands adjoined at both ends through well designed security insert
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Choker Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Gold Mesh Coin Purse Circa 1890s
Located in ADELAIDE, SA
gilded 18k yellow gold featuring a fine mesh chain-mail body with ball pendant details at the base and
Category

Antique 1890s French Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1980s Retro 18 Karat Yellow Gold Flexible Bracelet
Located in Poitiers, FR
Bracelet in 18 karat yellow gold weevil hallmark. A vintage bracelet, it is made of a supple mesh
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Vintage 1980s Unknown Retro Retro Bracelets

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. Diamond Yellow Gold Platinum Belt Bracelet
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
bracelet is made of 18K yellow gold mesh and is accented with a platinum buckle and holes. Lastly, the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American More Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

French, 1960s, 18 Karat Yellow Gold Retro Bracelet
Located in Poitiers, FR
Bracelet in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head and rhinoceros head hallmarks. Antique gold bracelet
Category

Vintage 1960s French Retro Retro Bracelets

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French Retro 1960s 18 Karat Yellow Gold Curb Bracelet
Located in Poitiers, FR
Bracelet in 18 karat yellow gold, rhinoceros head hallmark. A timeless curb chain bracelet, it is
Category

Vintage 1960s French Retro Retro Bracelets

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Modern Ruby 18 Karat Yellow Gold Thin Bracelet
Located in Poitiers, FR
Bracelet in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. This thin bracelet is composed of 3 rubies
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Modern Bracelets

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Yellow Gold Santos Wristwatch with Bracelet circa 1980s
By Cartier
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
18k yellow gold Cartier wristwatch with a gorgeous mesh bracelet and deployant buckle. Full
Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

French 1960s 18 Karat Yellow Gold Curb Bracelet
Located in Poitiers, FR
Bracelet in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. Retro bracelet, it is formed of a chiseled
Category

Vintage 1960s French Retro Retro Bracelets

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

F.R.O.V. Retro Italian Diamond Ruby Sapphire Mesh Gold Bracelet
Located in Napoli, NA
A unique knitted in 18k yellow gold bracelet, handcrafted in Italy dated circa 1950, the clasp in
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Retro Chain Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

French Modern 18 Karat Yellow Gold Flat Curb Bracelet
Located in Poitiers, FR
Bracelet in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle's head hallmark. This second-hand gold bracelet is made up
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Modern Bracelets

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French 1960s 18 Karat Yellow Gold Filed Gourmette Bracelet
Located in Poitiers, FR
Bracelet in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. Retro gold bracelet, it consists of a filed
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Vintage 1960s French Retro Link Bracelets

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Modern 18 Karat Yellow Gold Navy Link Curb Bracelet
Located in Poitiers, FR
Bracelet in 18 karat yellow gold, weevil hallmark. Very easy to wear, this second-hand gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Link Bracelets

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold "Argentina" Mesh "Choker" Necklace in Very Good Condition
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18k yellow gold "Argentina" mesh "choker" necklace in very good condition weighing 71.50 grams
Category

Mid-20th Century Argentine Artisan Choker Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

French 1980s Convict Link 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bracelet
Located in Poitiers, FR
Bracelet in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. This gold bracelet is formed of large
Category

Vintage 1960s French Retro Retro Bracelets

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Patek Philippe Yellow Gold Tonneau Bracelet Watch Ref 3842/1
By Patek Philippe
Located in Dallas, TX
. 18k yellow gold integrated mesh bracelet (will fit apx. 7-1/4-in. wrist). Pre-owned.
Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Dior 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond and Ruby Bracelet
By Christian Dior
Located in Southampton, PA
you with its antique elements. It is designed with a slender mesh bracelet in 18K yellow gold centered
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Piaget 18K Yellow Gold 1970 s Vintage Wrist Watch
By Piaget
Located in New York, NY
the watch to take center stage. Manual. Grams: 78gr. Case: 27mm x 25mm Bracelet: 16mm 18K gold mesh
Category

20th Century Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

19th Century Chiseled Clasp 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bracelet
Located in Poitiers, FR
Bracelet in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle's head hallmark. Lovely antique bracelet, it consists of a
Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Chain Bracelets

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French 1960s 18 Karat Yellow Gold Filed Gourmette Bracelet
Located in Poitiers, FR
Bracelet in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. Retro gold bracelet, it consists of a filed
Category

Vintage 1960s French Retro Link Bracelets

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French 1960s 18 Karat Yellow Gold Arrowheads Retro Bracelet
Located in Poitiers, FR
Bracelet in 18 karat yellow gold, rhinoceros head hallmark. Retro bracelet in flexible gold, it is
Category

Vintage 1960s French Retro Retro Bracelets

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French 1900s 18 Karat Yellow Gold Baby Curb Bracelet
Located in Poitiers, FR
Bracelet in 18 karats yellow gold, eagle's head hallmark. Lovely little antique bracelet, it is
Category

20th Century French Belle Époque Chain Bracelets

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Roberto Coin 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Primavera Coil Cuff
By Roberto Coin
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This estate Roberto Coin "Primavera" cuff bracelet features four rows of flexible mesh coil crafted
Category

2010s Italian Modern Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Large Retro Wide Band Bracelet in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Firenze, IT
Wide Band Bracelet in 18kt yellow gold, made of soft mesh, 750 and manufacturer's hallmarks, length
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Retro Bracelets

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1960s Cultured Pearls 18 Karat Yellow Gold Twisted Bracelet
Located in Poitiers, FR
Bracelet in 18 karat yellow gold. Superb retro bracelet, it forms a twist in which intertwine a
Category

Vintage 1960s French Retro Retro Bracelets

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French 1900s Natural Pearl 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bracelet
Located in Poitiers, FR
Bracelet in 18 karats yellow gold, eagle's head hallmark. This charming antique bracelet is made of
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Belle Époque Chain Bracelets

Materials

Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French 1960s Filigree Links 18 Karat Yellow Gold Chain Bracelet
Located in Poitiers, FR
Bracelet in 18 carats yellow gold, eagle's head and rhinoceros hallmarks. This charming antique
Category

Vintage 1960s French Retro Chain Bracelets

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Retro Style Yellow Gold Woven Bracelet Circa 1960s
Located in ADELAIDE, SA
One Retro style 18k yellow gold wide woven bracelet with fancy plain and embossed mesh. This
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Retro Bracelets

Materials

Yellow Gold

French Napoleon III 18 Karat Satin Yellow Gold Chain Bracelet
Located in Poitiers, FR
Bracelet in 18 karats yellow gold, eagle's head and rhinoceros head hallmarks. Sublime antique
Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Chain Bracelets

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French 1960s Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold Chiselled Chain Bracelet
Located in Poitiers, FR
Bracelet in 18 karat yellow gold, rhinoceros head hallmark. Superb vintage bracelet, it is formed
Category

Vintage 1960s French Retro Chain Bracelets

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Patek Philippe Yellow Gold Ellipse Wristwatch with Integral Bracelet Ref 3548
By Patek Philippe
Located in Miami, FL
Patek Philippe 18k yellow gold ellipse wristwatch, Ref. 3548, with integral yellow gold mesh
Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold Hematite Panther Link Vintage Bracelet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Bracelet is comprised of meshed gold panther-style links. With hematite baguettes bar set across
Category

1990s Contemporary Link Bracelets

Materials

Hematite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French 19th Century Enamelled Clasp 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bracelet
Located in Poitiers, FR
Bracelet in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. Splendid antique bracelet, it is constituted
Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Chain Bracelets

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Vintage John Hardy Sterling Silver and 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bracelet
By John Hardy
Located in Lexington, KY
This stunning vintage classic John Hardy bracelet is in sterling silver and 18k yellow gold. It
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Vintage 1980s Modernist Link Bracelets

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

Ladies Baume Mercier Diamond and 18K Yellow Gold Quartz Watch
By Baume Mercier
Located in Chevy Chase, MD
and a Diamond bezel, on a beautiful mesh bracelet of 18k yellow gold. There is 1.10 carats in
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Vintage Ladies 18k Yellow Gold w Chased Bezel
By Rolex
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
A luxurious Rolex watch, crafted in 18k Yellow Gold, featuring an intricate mesh bracelet design
Category

Vintage 1960s Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

AUDEMARS PIGUET Yellow Gold, Diamond and Amethyst Bracelet Watch
By Audemars Piguet
Located in Chicago, IL
Lady's 18k yellow gold Marquise shape wristwatch on a beaded mesh bracelet. Diamond-set pave case
Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Amethyst, 18k Gold

Oscar Heyman 5.80 CTW Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Woven Line Bracelet
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Comprised of woven yellow gold meshed chain Centering a row of round brilliant cut diamonds
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Vintage 1980s Modern Chain Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tony Duquette Coral Fluorite 18 Karat Yellow Gold Substantial Vintage Bracelet
By Tony Duquette
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. Stamped 18k for 18 karat gold. Fully signed Tony Duquette. Circa: 1960's. Bracelet size: 6 1/2 inch
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Vintage 1960s Contemporary Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Coral, Fluorite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

H. Stern 2000 s 18 Karat Yellow Gold Brushed Feather Fringe Bracelet
By H. Stern
Located in Philadelphia, PA
figure eight safety Stamped for 18 karat gold With maker's mark for H. Stern Circa: 2000s; via the
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21st Century and Contemporary Charm Bracelets

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

H. Stern 2000 s 18 Karat Yellow Gold Brushed Feather Fringe Bracelet
By H. Stern
Located in Philadelphia, PA
figure eight safety Stamped for 18 karat gold With maker's mark for H. Stern Circa: 2000s; via the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Charm Bracelets

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Yellow Gold Tiger Eye Baume Mercier Women Wrist Watch
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a 18K gold Lady’s Baumé & Mercier Watch. It is recognized as an elegant dress watch. It has
Category

20th Century Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

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18k Yellow Gold Mesh Bracelet For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate 18k yellow gold mesh bracelet for your needs in our varied inventory. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold — can elevate any look. Find an antique version now, or shop for 133 vintage or 47 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Making the right choice when shopping for a 18k yellow gold mesh bracelet 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. Creating a 18k yellow gold mesh bracelet has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Tiffany Co., Cartier and Van Cleef Arpels are consistently popular. A 18k yellow gold mesh bracelet of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring Diamond, from our inventory of 29, is particularly popular. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also brilliant cut and mixed cut versions for sale. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a 18k yellow gold mesh bracelet, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a 18k Yellow Gold Mesh Bracelet?

On average, a 18k yellow gold mesh bracelet at 1stDibs sells for $6,098, while they’re typically $1,023 on the low end and $67,500 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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.

Questions About 18k Yellow Gold Mesh Bracelet
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Yes, 18k gold can tarnish, but it is uncommon. Pure gold does not combine easily with oxygen and therefore does not tarnish. The higher the karat, the less likely a piece of gold will tarnish.