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Graff 14.77 Carat Ascher Cut Diamond Bracelet
By Graff
Located in Miami, FL
showcases 8 spectacular Ascher Cut Diamonds weighing 6.04 carats, D-F color, VVS-VS Clarity, and 280 round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Rachel Koen Bezel Set Diamond Tennis Sliding Bracelet 14K Rose Gold 0.60cttw
Located in New York, NY
Trendy diamond tennis bolo bracelet with a sliding lariat closure on a delicate box chain. Super
Category

2010s American Modern Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

2.25 Carats Diamond Cut Buttercup Bracelet 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Diamonds: 56 round, 2.25 carat total weight Average Diamond Color: H Average Diamond Clarity: VS
Category

2010s American Tennis Bracelets

Materials

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

Cartier Diamond Hearts and Symbols Bracelet 1.81 Carat
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A beautiful 18k white gold diamond Cartier bracelet from the Hearts and Symbols collection. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Roman Malakov 7.33 Carat Total Marquise Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Bracelet
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
An elegant fashion bracelet, showcasing round and marquise cut diamonds weighing 7.33 carats total
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Art Deco 1920s 3.00 Carat Diamond Line Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
of 3.00 carats. Circa 1920s Size 7 1/8 inches
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

3 Carat Natural Brazilian Emerald Diamond Bangle Bracelet 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our exquisite 14 Karat Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet adorned with approximately 3 carats
Category

2010s Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, White Gold

18k White Gold 6.75" 2ct Round Pave Diamond Bezel Ruby Open Link Tennis Bracelet
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have an absolutely breathtaking bracelet that is crafted in solid 18k white gold and
Category

Early 2000s Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

3 Carat Natural Brazilian Emerald Diamond Bangle Bracelet 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our exquisite 14 Karat Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet adorned with approximately 3 carats
Category

2010s Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Art Deco 5.85 Carat Blue Sapphire and Diamond Bracelet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
surrounding it. The magnificent 5.85 carat Bright Blue Burma No Heat Cushion Cut Sapphire and diamond bracelet
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Tennis Bracelets

Materials

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

Illusion Diamond Gold Bracelet
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
If you are looking for a bracelet which gives the illusion of a bracelet which would cost 8 times
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage 14.00 Carats Ruby Diamond Platinum Line Bracelet, Circa 1960 s
Located in Philadelphia, PA
total Accented by round brilliant cut diamonds weighing in total approximately 2.80 carats - G/H color
Category

Vintage 1960s Contemporary Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

12 Carat Natural Fancy Colored Diamond Bracelet - 18k White Gold - GIA Certified
Located in Carmel, IN
round brilliant cut diamonds. This bracelet is 7 5/8" in length and has a decadent collection of candy
Category

2010s American Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Brown Diamond

Twenties Diamond Bracelet
Located in Litchfield, CT
The 8 carats of finely matched antique cushion cut diamonds (H, I, and J color, VS-SI1 clarity
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20th Century Austrian Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Large Platinum 18 Carats of Diamonds and Emeralds Bracelet
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1930s Platinum True Art Deco design Bracelet, measuring 7 inches in length and 5/8 inch wide
Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

8.50 Carat Emerald and Diamonds Straight-Line Bracelet, 14 Karat Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Offered here is a classic Emerald and Diamond straight-line bracelet. 24 round natural earth mined
Category

Early 2000s American Tennis Bracelets

Materials

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

Art Deco Diamond Platinum Line Bracelet
Located in Narberth, PA
design which runs along the side edges of the bracelet. Together, the diamonds have a total approximate
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Diamond Platinum Line Bracelet
Located in Narberth, PA
A simply stunning diamond line bracelet from the Art Deco (ca1920) era! Made of platinum, this
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 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
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Men s 1.77 Carat Natural Diamonds Screw Bolt Grill Bracelet 14 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
Mens Bolt Screw Masculine Grill 1.77ct. Natural Round Diamonds Bracelet G / color Vs-2 clarity
Category

2010s American Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Men s Invisible Set Diamond Bracelet Set in 14 Karat White Gold 1.50 Carat
By Gregory Mikaelian Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Invisible set diamond bracelet set in 14k white gold. There are 82 pieces of princess cut diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

1930s Straight-Line Diamond Bracelet
Located in Bethesda, MD
European cut diamonds weighing approximately 8 carats. The diamonds are G-H color and VS-SI1 clarity. 1/4
Category

Vintage 1930s Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Diamond Gold "X" Hinged Bar Link Bracelet
Located in Stamford, CT
Bright and sparkly 14k white and yellow gold hinged link bracelet with full cut diamonds bead set
Category

1990s Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

1970s Diamond Gold Line Bracelet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
charm and grace. Estate gold and diamond line bracelet circa 1970. DIMENSIONS: approximately 6 5/8
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Vintage 1970s Modern Tennis Bracelets

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold

Afarin Collection 5 Row Fancy 7 Carat Diamond Bracelet Set in 18k White Gold
Located in Los Gatos, CA
This Afarin Collection luxury diamond bracelet is made with the finest quality of diamonds and 18K
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Art Deco Platinum Diamond Bracelet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An Antique Art-Deco bracelet featuring approximately 5 carats of old European, baguette, and
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Vintage Sapphire Diamond Platinum Line Bracelet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
by round brilliant cut diamonds weighing in total approximately 0.58 carat; G to I color with VS
Category

Vintage 1960s Contemporary Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Raymond Yard Ruby Diamond Line Bracelet
By Raymond C. Yard
Located in Greenwich, CT
and 2.00 carats of diamonds. Both collectible and chic, the bracelet was crafted to have a sensuous
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Vintage 1950s American Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Square Baguette Diamond Bracelet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
11.00 Caratas Square Baguette-Cut Diamond Bracelet, Circa 1950's Continuously set as a line of
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Vintage 1950s Tennis Bracelets

Art Deco Platinum And Diamond Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
This stunning bracelet features 35 round diamonds of approximately 8 carats,and it is 15.2 dots
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Onyx Diamond Platinum Double Row Line Bracelet
Located in Narberth, PA
. Made of platinum, the bracelet is comprised of 25 links, each which features a cluster of 4 diamonds
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Platinum

Platinum Hexagonal Box Mount Diamond Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
about 5 carats, each stone hand set in a hexagonal shape platinum box. The bracelet measures 7 1/8" in
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Late 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

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

Gubelin Diamond-Set Gold Line Bracelet
By Gubelin
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1970s, 18k, by Gubelin, Switzerland. Set with 7.50 carats of sublime white diamonds (F color
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Platinum diamond and sapphire bracelet
Located in Bethesda, MD
and twenty-one round brilliant cut diamonds weighing 2.1 carats. The bracelet is 6and 3/8 inches long
Materials

Sapphire

Diamond Line Bracelet 14 Karat circa 1980s, American
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1980s, 14k, American. Set with 3.70 carats of brilliant white diamonds this bracelet is all
Category

Vintage 1980s Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Oscar Heyman Art Deco Diamond Line Bracelet
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Oscar Heyman Art Deco Diamond Line Bracelet Oscar Heyman Art Deco diamond and platinum line
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Tennis Bracelets

Materials

White Diamond, Platinum

Oscar Heyman, Platinum and Sapphire Diamond Bracelet
By Oscar Heyman
Located in New York, NY
Oscar Hamon Very fine Platinum and sapphire diamond Sapphire weight: 5 Carat Diamond Weight: 8
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Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Art Deco Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

High Quality Art Deco Sapphire Diamond Platinum Bracelet
Located in Cape May, NJ
A genuine very high quality Art Deco Platinum Bracelet with 10 Carats of Diamonds Sapphires
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum

Bangle Bracelet Victorian Diamond Emerald Cabochon 14K Gold, Silver, Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Big statement piece ! Bangle Bracelet Victorian Diamond Emerald Cabochon 14K Gold, Silver, Yellow
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Early 2000s Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

French Cartier Pear Shaped Straight Line Diamond Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
From the House of Cartier, this sensational straight line diamond bracelet, crafted in platinum
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21st Century and Contemporary French Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Vintage 13.55 CTW Sapphire Diamond Platinum Line Bracelet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
approximately 10.65 carats total Accented by round brilliant cut diamonds weighing in total approximately 2.90
Category

Mid-20th Century Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Diamond and Emerald 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bracelet
Located in Miami, FL
Gorgeous bracelet crafted in 18K yellow gold featuring 27 carre cut diamonds weighing approximately
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Channel Set Ruby and Diamond Princess Cut Line Bracelet
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Approximately 3 Carats. The Diamond Quality Is VS Clarity & G Color. The Clasp Is a Box With Figure 8 Safety.
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2010s Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold

0.30ctw Diamond Line Bracelet, 18k Yellow Gold, Length 6.75 In., Fancy Diamond
Located in McLeansville, NC
This 0.30ctw Diamond Line Bracelet in 18k Yellow Gold is a stunning piece of jewelry that exudes
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Early 2000s Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

15.16cts Diamond 18K Gold Elegant Cluster Floral Links Bracelet
Located in Miami, FL
. Diamond weight: 15.16 carats, G-H color,   measures 8” x 12.5 mm (width), secured with a discrete lift
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1990s American Romantic Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Art Deco Marcus Co. Emerald Diamond Platinum Line Bracelet
Located in Greenwich, CT
carats. 24 round old European diamonds totaling approximately 2.50 carats. 7 1/8" in length by 3/16" in
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Tennis Bracelets

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Art Deco Diamond Sapphire Platinum Line Bracelet
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Greenwich, CT
. Total approximate weight of sapphires 16 carats. Total approximate weight of diamonds 4.00 carats. 7 1
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Vintage 1910s American Art Deco Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

GIA Certified Pink Yellow Sapphire Diamond Bracelet in Platinum
Located in New York, NY
baguette cut diamonds are approximately 2.40 carats. Platinum + 18K yellow gold = 45 grams The bracelet is
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Diamond and Sapphire White Gold Bracelet Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Carat, 8 Diamonds, approx. 1.28tcw, 16 Diamonds 1.62tcw, 6 Diamonds approx. 0.39tcw, 30 Diamonds approx
Category

Mid-20th Century Art Deco Tennis Bracelets

Materials

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

14kt White Gold 50.50cttw Oval Natural Blue Topaz 1.60cttw Diamond Bracelet
Located in San Diego, CA
are beautifully accented by 42 round diamonds totaling 1.60 carats. The diamonds are of average
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold

Favero Ruby and Diamond Line Bracelet in 18K White Gold
By Favero
Located in Houston, TX
18K white gold line bracelet by Favero featuring rubies and diamonds. The bracelet contains 26
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Style Hexagonal Diamond Line Bracelet Set in Platinum
Located in London, England
A classic diamond line bracelet set in platinum - perfect for everyday. There is a total of 66
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Early 2000s British Art Deco Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Contemporary Sapphire and Diamond Line Bracelet in 18k White Gold
Located in London, England
A lovely sapphire and diamond line bracelet set in 18k white gold. The bracelet is composed of
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2010s British Tennis Bracelets

Materials

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

Contemporary Dual Rope 1.92Carat Diamond Line 14K Yellow Gold Bracelet 7"
Located in Towson, MD
carats. Estimated to be circa 1980s, the bracelet is approximately 7" long and 3/8" wide, weighs 5.7
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Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Vintage 18 Karat White and Yellow Gold Diamond Emerald Line Bracelet
Located in Lexington, KY
and holds well. The bracelet is marked 750 for 18k gold. This bracelet is 7 1/8" long. The diamonds
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Vintage 1960s Retro Tennis Bracelets

Materials

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

Art Deco Tiffany and Co. Platinum Natural Sapphire and Diamond Bracelet GIA Cert
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Cape May, NJ
Carats Bracelet Length: 7 1/8 Inches Bracelet Width: 7.10mm and 8.50mm Bracelet Weight: 29.4 Grams
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

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8 Carat Diamond Tennis Bracelet For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact 8 carat diamond tennis bracelet you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Frequently made of Gold, White Gold and 14k Gold, this item was constructed with great care. You can easily find a 520 antique edition and 2300 modern creations to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect 8 carat diamond tennis bracelet among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 18th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. For this particular piece, .5 Carat and 1 Carat are consistently popular carat weights. Creating a 8 carat diamond tennis bracelet has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by LB Exclusive, Roman Malakov and Natkina are consistently popular. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also oval cut cut and emerald cut cut versions available here, too. When shopping for a 8 carat diamond tennis bracelet, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a 8 Carat Diamond Tennis Bracelet?

The price for a 8 carat diamond tennis bracelet starts at $158 and tops out at $1,885,000 with these bracelets, on average, selling for $7,057.

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.