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Antique 1880.c Old Mine Cut Diamond Russian Gold Bangle Bracelet
Located in Cairo, EG
mine cut diamonds weight of 0.80 carats on the bracelet sides hall marked 56 imperial Russian gold
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1880s Unknown Antique Rose Gold Bracelet Rose Cut Diamonds

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Victorian 1.30 Carat Diamond Garnet Yellow Gold Link Bracelet
Located in Stamford, CT
Garnet and diamond hinged link line bracelet with engraved sides. Set with 1.30 carats of rose cut
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Late 19th Century Antique Rose Gold Bracelet Rose Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Garnet, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Sapphire Old Mine Cut Diamond Bracelet Gold Silver 1890s
Located in Lisbon, PT
Antique Victorian Sapphire and Old Cut Diamond Bracelet in Yellow Gold and Silver, circa 1890. A
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Late 19th Century Unknown Late Victorian Antique Rose Gold Bracelet Rose Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Antique Cameo and Diamond Gold Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
An antique onyx cameo, encircled by rose cut diamonds, mounted on a yellow gold cuff bracelet.
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19th Century Neoclassical Antique Rose Gold Bracelet Rose Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Onyx, Gold

Antique Victorian Etruscan Revival Diamonds Sapphires 14K Gold Bracelet, 1880
Located in Rotterdam, NL
delicate line of three faceted blue sapphires alternating with four rose-cut diamonds, set in a horizontal
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Late 19th Century European Victorian Antique Rose Gold Bracelet Rose Cut Diamonds

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold

Victorian 1.68 Carat Diamond 18K Bangle Bracelet
Located in Scotts Valley, CA
Details: Beautiful antique rose cut diamond bangle bracelet in 18K rose gold. Set across the top
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19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Rose Gold Bracelet Rose Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Bracelet with blue enamel, citrine and diamonds 18k gold 32.0 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k yellow gold hinged bracelet with blue enamel and set citrine and rose-cut diamonds 0.20 ct – G
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Early 1900s Dutch Victorian Antique Rose Gold Bracelet Rose Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel

Georgian 14K Gold Diamond Ruby Bracelet
Located in Venice, CA
the antique stones. The diamonds are primarily table cuts, with square tops; a few Rose Cut diamonds
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1780s Unknown Georgian Antique Rose Gold Bracelet Rose Cut Diamonds

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

Antique Circa 1920s Handcrafted Art Deco 18k Gold Natural Diamond Bracelet
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 9 grams. Totally is side rose cut diamond0.60 ct. Totally
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1920s European Art Deco Antique Rose Gold Bracelet Rose Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, 18k Gold

19th Century Rosecut Diamonds Matte Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet
Located in Poitiers, FR
made up of 5 double flat rectangular wires, held on top by a line of rose- cut diamonds. It is
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Late 19th Century American Napoleon III Antique Rose Gold Bracelet Rose Cut Diamonds

Materials

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

Art Deco 1920s Old Mine Cut Diamond Gold Bracelet
Located in Cairo, EG
with old mine cut diamonds flanked with rose cut diamonds with engraved detailed work on bracelet sides
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1910s Antique Rose Gold Bracelet Rose Cut Diamonds

Antique European Pendant Demeter Carved Shell Cameo solid 14K Rose Gold / 9.7gr
Located in SE
frame are made of solid 14K Rose Gold. Measurements: cameo 40 mm x 33 mm, whole pendant including the
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Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Antique Rose Gold Bracelet Rose Cut Diamonds

Materials

14k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Circa 1900s 18k Gold Top Silver Natural Diamond Bangle Bracelet
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 10.6 grams. Totally is side rose cut diamond 0.90 ct
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Early 1900s European Victorian Antique Rose Gold Bracelet Rose Cut Diamonds

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

French Art Nouveau Gold Carved Leaf Diamond and Ruby Bracelet
Located in Denver, CO
by alternating rubies and diamonds -- six rose-cut diamonds totaling approximately 0.05 carats and
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Rose Gold Bracelet Rose Cut Diamonds

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Victorian Turquoise and Diamond Bracelet with Star Motif
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
rose gold and decorated with an artful display of turquoise and rose cut diamonds. The pop of color is
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1890s Antique Rose Gold Bracelet Rose Cut Diamonds

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

French Antique Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Hinged Floral Bangle Bracelet.
Located in San Francisco, CA
This Stunning French Antique Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Hinged Floral Bangle Bracelet is a a unique
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Rose Gold Bracelet Rose Cut Diamonds

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 9K Yellow Gold 0.10 Carat Sapphire Diamond Brushed Bracelet
Located in Cape May, NJ
Era: Victorian Estate Composition: 9K Yellow Gold  Primary Stone: Three Rose Cut Diamonds Total
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Rose Gold Bracelet Rose Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

18ct Yellow Gold Platinum French, Edwardian Sapphire and Diamond Bracelet
Located in Brighton, GB
framed by sparkling rose-cut natural diamonds. The front of this stunning bracelet boasts a platinum
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Early 20th Century French Antique Rose Gold Bracelet Rose Cut Diamonds

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

Edwardian 18K Yellow Gold Sterling Silver 5 Carat Sapphire Diamond Bracelet
Located in Cape May, NJ
French Cut Sapphires Total Carat Weight: Approximately 5 Carats Accent Stones: Rose Cut Diamonds Total
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Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Rose Gold Bracelet Rose Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

Regency Russian 14k Gold/Sterling Silver Emerald Diamond Line Bracelet
Located in Narberth, PA
A stunning emerald and diamond bracelet from the Regency (ca1810s) era! Crafted in 14k gold and
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1810s Georgian Antique Rose Gold Bracelet Rose Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver

French Art Nouveau 18K Yellow Gold Diamond and Ruby Link Bracelet
Located in Denver, CO
rich 18K yellow gold and embellished with ten rose-cut diamonds totaling approximately 0.05 carats and
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Rose Gold Bracelet Rose Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Edwardian Snake Bracelet 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby Vintage
Located in Torrance, CA
. Rose cut diamonds graduate in size and total an estimated 0.12 carats (estimated at I-J color and I1
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Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Antique Rose Gold Bracelet Rose Cut Diamonds

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

14kt Yellow Gold Diamond Turquoise Triple Strand Cultured Pearl Bracelet
Located in Monroe Township, NJ
to 6.9mm ) Turquoise Cabochon Twenty six rose cut diamonds Measurements : Bracelet smallest length
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Early 20th Century English Victorian Antique Rose Gold Bracelet Rose Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Turquoise, Cultured Pearl, Yellow Gold

1900 Sapphire Diamond Pave-Set Bracelet (Approx 12.50-Carats), 18k Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
the sapphires on either side are pavé-set rose-cut diamonds, adding an enchanting brilliance and
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Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Rose Gold Bracelet Rose Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Diamond Bulldog Bangle Bracelet
Located in Narberth, PA
charming, silver-topped bulldog is decorated with glittering Rose Cut diamonds. delicate green enamel dots
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1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Rose Gold Bracelet Rose Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Antique 1880s Ruby And Old Mine Cut Diamond Gold Bangle Bracelet
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique Russian cuff bracelet centered with oval cut ruby stone fl with rose cut diamonds in star
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1880s European Antique Rose Gold Bracelet Rose Cut Diamonds

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14k Gold

French Antique Gold, Ruby, Diamond, and Enamel Buckled Strap Slide Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
An antique woven gold jarretière slide bracelet designed as a buckled garter with cushion-cut ruby
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1860s French Victorian Antique Rose Gold Bracelet Rose Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Victorian 14K Gold Enamel, Pearl and Diamond Star Bracelet circa 1880s
Located in Venice, CA
sparkly rose cut diamonds, enamel and a pearl. The bracelet has a yellow gold dome at center, surrounded
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19th Century American Victorian Antique Rose Gold Bracelet Rose Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel

Antique 1890s French Floral Old Cut Diamond Bracelet, Rare Collector Jewel
Located in London, GB
combination of old-European cut and rose-cut diamonds set in silver over gold. The darkened silver highlights
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1890s French Victorian Antique Rose Gold Bracelet Rose Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Gold, Silver

Victorian 18K Gold Moonstone and Diamond Bracelet
Located in Houston, TX
carats of rose-cut diamonds. The bracelet measures 6 1/2 inches. It is an oval shaped bangle. Circa
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Rose Gold Bracelet Rose Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Moonstone, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Antique Serpent Snake Bracelet Diamond Crown Ruby Eyes 14 Karat Gold circa 1840
Located in New York, NY
14 Karat Gold with a Rose Cut Diamond crown and cabochon Ruby Eyes dating to circa 1840. The
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19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Rose Gold Bracelet Rose Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Calderoni Italy 1900 Art Nouveau Liberty Bracelet 18Kt Gold Platinum Diamonds
By Calderoni
Located in Miami, FL
-dimensional effect. The bracelet is embellished with fifty-six antique rose cuts diamonds and is fitted with a
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1890s Italian Art Nouveau Antique Rose Gold Bracelet Rose Cut Diamonds

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

4.00 carats Old Mine Cut Diamond Bracelet Silver/14k Yellow Gold Circa 1860
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
over its 14k rose gold setting. Given the cut of the diamonds coinciding with the bracelets classical
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Mid-19th Century American Victorian Antique Rose Gold Bracelet Rose Cut Diamonds

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver

Belle Époque 18K Gold and Platinum Floral Openwork Plaque Bracelet with Diamonds
Located in Houston, TX
Belle Époque bracelet composed of 18K yellow gold openwork floral link bracelet, with rose-cut
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Early 1900s French Belle Époque Antique Rose Gold Bracelet Rose Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Antique Victorian Turquoise Blue Enamel Gold Bracelet with Diamonds and Pearls
Located in Austin, TX
A beautiful and elegant Victorian 15k rose and yellow gold hinged bangle bracelet, late 19th
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Rose Gold Bracelet Rose Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Enamel, 15k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Gold Natural Pearl Diamond Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
diameter. Surrounded with blue stones and approx. mixed cut diamonds (rose and old/euro cut). Bracelet is
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19th Century Antique Rose Gold Bracelet Rose Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold

Victorian Gold Twin Hearts Diamond Estate Bracelet
Located in Miami, FL
! Victorian Gold Twin Hearts Diamond Estate Bracelet 14kt. Gold  22pcs Rose Cut Diamonds Blue and White Enamel
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1840s Modern Antique Rose Gold Bracelet Rose Cut Diamonds

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

Victorian Lion Bracelet Old Mine Diamond Ruby Gold Cat Panther Leopard Tiger
Located in New York, NY
Bracelet with three lion heads. The lions are each set with an Old Mine Cut Diamond in the mouth and Ruby
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Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Rose Gold Bracelet Rose Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Amethyst Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
round amethysts are framed in twisted gold rope borders, alternating with rose diamond accented open
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Early 1900s American Victorian Antique Rose Gold Bracelet Rose Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Amethyst, Silver, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

ART CRAFT 1900 Natural Pearls Bracelet In 14Kt Gold With Diamonds Demantoid
Located in Miami, FL
, twenty rose cut diamonds and twenty demantoids garnets. The bracelet is fitted with a security push boxed
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Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Antique Rose Gold Bracelet Rose Cut Diamonds

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White Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Diamond, Gold, Yel...

Victorian 8.00 Carat Garnet Diamond Yellow Gold Bracelet
Located in Stamford, CT
rose cut Diamond accents. There is a space for a picture under the Garnet. The center stone is a
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Mid-19th Century Antique Rose Gold Bracelet Rose Cut Diamonds

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

Art Deco 18K Gold Platinum Topped Diamond Bracelet
Located in Venice, CA
This gorgeous Art Deco bracelet centers around an Old European Cut diamond set into a bull’s eye
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1910s European Art Deco Antique Rose Gold Bracelet Rose Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Pink Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique Gold Diamond and Green Agate Bracelet
Located in Firenze, IT
paved with rose-cut diamonds. Frame in yellow gold and silver. Safety at the clasp. French assaymarks
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1890s French Napoleon III Antique Rose Gold Bracelet Rose Cut Diamonds

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Agate, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Victorian Heart Shaped Diamond 2.33ctw 15k Gold Enamel Bracelet
Located in Scotts Valley, CA
! Early Victorian era bracelet in 15K gold, blue enamel with large stunning old style and mine cut
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Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique Rose Gold Bracelet Rose Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, 15k Gold, Enamel

Risler Carré Enamel and Diamond Belle Époque Bracelet
By A. Risler Carre
Located in Hummelstown, PA
quatrefoil plaques, decorated with a trio of twinkling rose-cut diamonds mounted on a glossy emerald green
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Early 1900s French Belle Époque Antique Rose Gold Bracelet Rose Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel

Retro 1920´s Portuguese Chevalier 18kt Gold Bracelet with stamps
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
fitting. The diamond and gold ribbon swirl iand nests ruby colored gems. The brooch is 18k rose gold and
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1920s Portuguese Retro Antique Rose Gold Bracelet Rose Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold, Rose Gold

Victorian Moonstone Diamond 14K Gold Silver Heart Star Antique Bangle Bracelet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
halo surround Adorned with star motif and tapered shoulders with rose cut diamonds Rose cut and
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1840s Victorian Antique Rose Gold Bracelet Rose Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Moonstone, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Victorian 18kt Diamond + Turquoise "Dieu vous voit" Bangle Bracelet
Located in Narberth, PA
gold, this stunning piece displays a vibrant turquoise stone set in the center of a Rose Cut diamond
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1880s French Victorian Antique Rose Gold Bracelet Rose Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold

Victorian Gold, Enamel, and Gemstone Holbeinesque Cuff Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
rose-cut diamond surround and flanked by rectangular enameled elements, each centered by rubies and
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1860s English Holbeinesque Antique Rose Gold Bracelet Rose Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 15k Gold, Enamel

Victorian Turquoise Diamond Gold Rare Locket Bracelet
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
locket, highlighted by fine Persian turquoise and rose-cut diamonds. This piece is a tremendous example
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Rose Gold Bracelet Rose Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold

Victorian French 18k/Sterling Silver Ruby and Diamond Bracelet
Located in Narberth, PA
encrusted with round cut rubies and rose cut diamonds. The rubies display a lovely reddish-pink hue. All of
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1880s French Victorian Antique Rose Gold Bracelet Rose Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Victorian pearl diamond 18k yellow gold and platinum bracelet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
and rose cut diamonds, creating a refined harmony of texture and light. The pearls glow with gentle
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Early 20th Century Victorian Antique Rose Gold Bracelet Rose Cut Diamonds

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

Art Deco Bracelet with Diamonds in 18ct white gold
Located in Milano, MI
: Period: Art Deco 1930s c.a. Material: 18ct white gold Gemstones: Rose cut and old-cut diamonds (~0.40 ct
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1920s Art Deco Antique Rose Gold Bracelet Rose Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, White Gold

Beautiful Art Nouveau bracelet with diamonds, Scandinavia, early 20th century.
Located in Chorzów, PL
diamond setting. The middle part is decorated with 51 rose-cut diamonds, creating a beautiful, subtle
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Early 20th Century Scandinavian Art Nouveau Antique Rose Gold Bracelet Rose Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Victorian French 18k/Sterling Silver Pearl and Diamond Bracelet
Located in Narberth, PA
A stunning pearl and diamond bracelet from the Victorian (ca1880s) era! Crafted in 18k yellow gold
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1880s American Victorian Antique Rose Gold Bracelet Rose Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Antique Sapphire, Diamond and Pearl 14 Carat Gold Bracelet
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
panels with rose cut diamonds set in platinum. The four sapphires total 20pts and the rose cut diamond
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Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Antique Rose Gold Bracelet Rose Cut Diamonds

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Pearl, Sapphire, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold

Antique Natural Pearl and Diamond Bangle Bracelet, Late Georgian (1830)
Located in OVIEDO, AS
unusual bangle bracelet, hand fabricated late Georgian 18K rose gold natural baroque pearl and rose cut
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1820s European Georgian Antique Rose Gold Bracelet Rose Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver

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Antique Rose Gold Bracelet Rose Cut Diamonds For Sale on 1stDibs

Find an expansive variety of antique rose gold bracelet rose cut diamonds available on 1stDibs. These distinct designs — crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and Silver — can elevate any look. Our selection of items includes 25 vintage examples as well as 8 contemporary versions. Our inventory is broad and distinctive, with accessories on offer that were made as long ago as the 19th Century to those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Our collection of antique rose gold bracelet rose cut diamonds includes designs that are universally popular, but Victorian and Artisan styles, specifically, are sought with frequency. Many examples in our inventory of these items are appealing no matter their origins, but Meghna Jewels, Goshwara and Natkina produced popular versions that are worth a look. Today, if you’re looking for rose cut antique rose gold bracelet rose cut diamonds and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes antique cushion cut and brilliant cut alternatives. There aren’t many items for men in our collection of antique rose gold bracelet rose cut diamonds, as most of the options available are for women.

How Much are Antique Rose Gold Bracelet Rose Cut Diamonds?

On average, antique rose gold bracelet rose cut diamonds at 1stDibs sell for $5,350, while they’re typically $840 on the low end and $25,500 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.

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.