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Etruscan Revival 14K Gold Bypass Bracelet with Diamonds
Located in Venice, CA
This is a stunning Etruscan Revival bracelet in 14k gold with diamonds and exquisite gold detailing
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1880s Unknown Etruscan Revival Antique Rose Gold Bracelet Rose Cut Diamonds

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Coomi 20 Karat Gold Luminosity Diamond Cuff Bracelet
By Coomi
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Coomi Luminosity cuff bracelet set in 20K yellow gold with 1.41cts diamonds. Coomi’s Luminosity
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15th Century and Earlier Thai Artisan Antique Rose Gold Bracelet Rose Cut Diamonds

Materials

White Diamond, Gold

Antique Bracelet Three Colour 14 Karat Gold Chequerboard Diamonds
Located in Munich, Bavaria
cut diamond in a yellow gold mount each. The bracelet is fitted with a safety chain
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1910s European Belle Époque Antique Rose Gold Bracelet Rose Cut Diamonds

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Coomi 20 Karat Gold Luminosity Diamond Cuff Bracelet
By Coomi
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Coomi Luminosity cuff bracelet set in 20K yellow gold with 5.04cts diamonds. Coomi’s Luminosity
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15th Century and Earlier Thai Artisan Antique Rose Gold Bracelet Rose Cut Diamonds

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White Diamond, Gold

Edwardian Diamond Emerald Bangle Snake Bracelet Silver 14K Gold American 1900s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Edwardian Diamond Emerald Bangle Snake Bracelet Silver Top 14K American Gold 1900s 27.1 gram Acid
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Early 1900s American Edwardian Antique Rose Gold Bracelet Rose Cut Diamonds

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Silver

Sapphire Pearl Turquoise Diamond Gold Art Deco Slide Bracelet
Located in Stamford, CT
genuine old cut sapphire with 6 pearls, 2mm natural pearls, horseshoe with rose cut diamonds, shield with
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Early 20th Century Antique Rose Gold Bracelet Rose Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Antique Diamond Bangle Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
circumference Materials: 47 old mine-cut and 10 rose-cut diamonds (approximate total weight 9.00 carats); Silver
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Late 19th Century Antique Rose Gold Bracelet Rose Cut Diamonds

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Silver

Antique 18ct Yellow Gold Silver French, Victorian era 7 Carat Diamond Bracelet
Located in Brighton, GB
fancy swirl link design. This extraordinary piece is adorned with rose-cut natural diamonds that
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Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Rose Gold Bracelet Rose Cut Diamonds

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Antique Ring 1ct Sapphire 1 ctw Diamonds solid 14K Rose ØUS 5.5 / 3.4gr
Located in SE
diamonds are intact, one stone is a rose-cut diamond, likely replacement / visible only under magnification
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Antique Rose Gold Bracelet Rose Cut Diamonds

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Silver, 14k Gold

Antique Victorian Opal Diamond Bangle Bracelet 14k Yellow Gold Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
rose cut diamonds measure (average) approx. 1.5mm. Set in graduated form, the cabochon cut opals with
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Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Rose Gold Bracelet Rose Cut Diamonds

Materials

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

1920 s Art Deco Bracelet in 18k Gold platinum with Diamonds
Located in Aventura, FL
excellent. There is no damage to the gold or platinum settings. All old mine and rose-cut diamonds are
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1920s Art Deco Antique Rose Gold Bracelet Rose Cut Diamonds

Materials

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

Old gold bracelet with 1.60ct diamonds, France, early 20th century
Located in Chorzów, PL
). Additionally, the bracelet is set with 46 rose cut diamonds weighing 0.90ct. Total diamond weight: 1.60ct
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Early 20th Century Unknown Antique Rose Gold Bracelet Rose Cut Diamonds

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver

Antique Mughal Empire Indian Elephant Bangle Bracelet in 22k Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
piece is the magnificent elephant head motif, adorned with mesmerizing rose-cut diamonds. Known as
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19th Century South Asian Etruscan Revival Antique Rose Gold Bracelet Rose Cut Diamonds

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Belle Époque French 4.00 carat diamond 18k white gold silver bracelet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
cut diamonds totaling approximately 4.00 carats, the bracelet sparkles with the delicate, romantic
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1910s Belle Époque Antique Rose Gold Bracelet Rose Cut Diamonds

Materials

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

Art Nouveau French 18 kt Gold Bracelet with Pearls and Diamonds
Located in Aventura, FL
natural rose-cut diamonds totaling approximately 0.75 carats, this bracelet showcases the flowing lines
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Antique Rose Gold Bracelet Rose Cut Diamonds

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gol...

19th Century Antique French Bangle Bracelet
Located in Chicago, IL
brilliant and numerous rose cut diamonds. Marked on clasp with French eagle head assay mark for 750 gold
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1880s Antique Rose Gold Bracelet Rose Cut Diamonds

Materials

White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver

Antique gold bracelet with rubies and diamonds, Austria-Hungary 1872-1922.
Located in Chorzów, PL
beautiful deep red color. Old brilliant-cut and rose-cut diamonds, totaling approximately 1.01 ct (SI1-I1
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Early 20th Century Czech Art Nouveau Antique Rose Gold Bracelet Rose Cut Diamonds

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold

Art Deco 18kt Gold Bangle Universal Geneve Watch with 4.40 CTW in Diamonds
By Universal
Located in Aventura, FL
1920s) • Metal: 18kt Rose Gold with Platinum • Stones: Natural Diamonds • Watch Movement: Universal
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1920s Art Deco Antique Rose Gold Bracelet Rose Cut Diamonds

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum

1920s German Ring Sapphire solid 14K Rose Gold Ø 7.25 US/1.7gr
Located in SE
Antique German Ring in Rose Gold featuring old cushion cut natural Sapphire 4 mm x 3 mm / ca 0.2 ct
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1910s German Art Deco Antique Rose Gold Bracelet Rose Cut Diamonds

Materials

Sapphire, 14k Gold

Edwardian Era White Pearl and Diamond Bracelet
Located in Denver, CO
clarity in a floral surround and accented by twenty-four rose cut diamonds totaling 0.24 carats, G-H color
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Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Antique Rose Gold Bracelet Rose Cut Diamonds

Materials

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

French Napoleon 3 Antique Natural Pearl Diamond Silver Gold Bangle Bracelet
Located in Poitiers, FR
Bracelet in 18K rose gold and silver, owl hallmark. A hinged bracelet consisting of three separate
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1850s French Napoleon III Antique Rose Gold Bracelet Rose Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver, Gold, Yellow Gold

An Important 18 Carat Gold Diamond and Enamel Souvenir Bracelet
Located in Amsterdam, NL
' inlaid with rose-cut diamonds. The inside of the bracelet is inscribed 'pour Armelle en souvenir de
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Rose Gold Bracelet Rose Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Art Deco 1920s 18K Gold Platinum 1.3ctw Diamond Bracelet or Brooch
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An antique yellow gold, platinum, diamond bracelet / brooch, comprising seventeen old European cut
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Rose Gold Bracelet Rose Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Stunning Diamond Bracelet 14 Karat
By Tara Shaw
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pear cut diamond millegrained bezel set in 14Kt yellow gold Approx 1.5 cts of bezel set rose cut
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1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique Rose Gold Bracelet Rose Cut Diamonds

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Art Deco 1920 Bracelet in 18kt Yellow Gold with Diamonds and Onyx
Located in Aventura, FL
: 18Kt yellow Gold Stone: Diamonds & Onyx Bracelet Length: 6.50 inches. Stamped: "18Ct" Total weight
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1920s Art Deco Antique Rose Gold Bracelet Rose Cut Diamonds

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

Edwardian 0.67ct Diamond Bracelet, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
. Surrounding the main diamonds an additional 0.36 carat in rose cut diamonds add beautiful sparkle and detail
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1910s British Edwardian Antique Rose Gold Bracelet Rose Cut Diamonds

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

French 20th Century Opal Diamond 18 Karat yellow Gold Antique Curb Bracelet
Located in Poitiers, FR
surround of rose-cut diamonds. The clasp is ratchet with safety chain. Weight of the opal : 3.60 carats
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Antique Rose Gold Bracelet Rose Cut Diamonds

Materials

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

Victorian Pearl Emerald and Diamond Bracelet
Located in London, GB
and is framed by a backdrop of circulating rose cut diamonds. This focal cluster is flanked on either
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19th Century Victorian Antique Rose Gold Bracelet Rose Cut Diamonds

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Gold, Silver

Antique Diamond Bird Bangle of Silver Topped 18k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
. The bird is adorned with 157 rose cut diamonds having a total carat weight of 0.93ct. The hinged
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1880s Victorian Antique Rose Gold Bracelet Rose Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver

Antique Victorian Man in the Moon Moonstone Diamond Bracelet 14k Gold Celestial
Located in Torrance, CA
yellow gold. Carved moonstone measures 8.5mm x 7mm, accented with 18 estimated 0.03 carat old rose cut
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Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Rose Gold Bracelet Rose Cut Diamonds

Materials

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

Antique Art Deco 14K Gold and Platinum Old European Diamond Ruby Bracelet
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco 14K Gold and Platinum Old European Diamond Ruby Bracelet. This gorgeous
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1920s Art Deco Antique Rose Gold Bracelet Rose Cut Diamonds

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

FROMENT-MEURICE 1890 Art Nouveau Bangle Bracelet 18Kt Gold With Gemstones
By Émile Froment-Meurice
Located in Miami, FL
accented with little floral motifs made up in blackened silver for the setting of the rose cut diamonds
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1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Rose Gold Bracelet Rose Cut Diamonds

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White Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Gold, Yell...

Antique Belle Époque Diamond Filigree Bracelet
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
. Mastered in the concurrent Edwardian era, circa 1910. The numerous rose cut and old European cut diamonds
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Early 20th Century European Edwardian Antique Rose Gold Bracelet Rose Cut Diamonds

Materials

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

Art Nouveau Ruby Pearl and Diamond Bracelet
Located in London, GB
calibrated rubies and rose cut diamonds set within tiny foliated motifs interspersed with lustrous natural
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1910s Art Nouveau Antique Rose Gold Bracelet Rose Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Sapphire and Diamond Bracelet
Located in London, GB
features a central old cut diamond surrounded by rich blue calibrated sapphires and rose cut diamonds
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Rose Gold Bracelet Rose Cut Diamonds

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

Edwardian French 18k/Platinum Sapphire Diamond Bracelet
Located in Narberth, PA
rose cut diamonds have an approximate total carat weight of 1.35ctw. The center of the bracelet
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1910s Edwardian Antique Rose Gold Bracelet Rose Cut Diamonds

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

Antique 15K Gold Silver 1.28ctw Old Cut Diamond Flower Bangle and Pendant
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
, thirty smaller old cut diamonds, and four rose cut diamonds, set in silver and 15 karat yellow gold. My
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Rose Gold Bracelet Rose Cut Diamonds

Materials

Diamond, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Antique Ring 2 ctw. Diamonds solid 14K Gold Silver US 6.5/ 10 gr
Located in SE
. Crown measures 30 mm x 12 mm x 6 mm deep. All Diamonds naturals of Rose cut with open backs. Five
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Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Antique Rose Gold Bracelet Rose Cut Diamonds

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Antique Turquoise, Diamond and Pearl Snake Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
turquoise; split seed pearls; rose-cut diamonds (approximate total weight 0.60 carat); 14K and 9K Gold Gram
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Mid-19th Century Antique Rose Gold Bracelet Rose Cut Diamonds

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Turquoise, Gold

Circa 1910 Edwardian French 18K Yellow Gold Natural Sapphire, Diamond, and Pearl
Located in Hicksville, NY
: Diamond (natural) Weight: .40ct, total weight Cut: Rose Cut Color: G Clarity: VS Bracelet Length
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1910s Antique Rose Gold Bracelet Rose Cut Diamonds

Materials

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

Antique French 18 Karat Gold Diamond and Sapphire Double Snake Bracelet Bangle
Located in New York, NY
Antique French 18 Karat Gold Rose Cut Diamond and Sapphire Double Snake Serpent Bracelet Bangle
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Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Rose Gold Bracelet Rose Cut Diamonds

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

Victorian GIA 10.50 carat no heat sapphire diamond 14k yellow gold bangle
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This Victorian bracelet from the 1880s features a cabochon cut sapphire weighing approximately 9.60
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1880s Victorian Antique Rose Gold Bracelet Rose Cut Diamonds

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

An Art-Deco 9K White Gold Diamond Rectangle Swiss Ladies’ Cocktail Watch
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
with rose cut diamonds desirable rectangular hinged Case, performed in 9K white gold Case measures
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1920s Swiss Art Deco Antique Rose Gold Bracelet Rose Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, White Gold

Antique Victorian Persian Turquoise and Pearl and Diamond Bracelet
Located in Stamford, CT
directly center bringing you warm thoughts of summer all year. Rose diamond dew drops, approximately .25
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Mid-19th Century British High Victorian Antique Rose Gold Bracelet Rose Cut Diamonds

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold

Victorian 1.20 Carat Diamond Hinge Bangle
Located in London, GB
This is a truly wonderful 15ct rose gold diamond bangle from the Victorian era. The bangle is set
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1880s Victorian Antique Rose Gold Bracelet Rose Cut Diamonds

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Victorian 15k Diamond and Onyx Bangle
Located in Narberth, PA
A gorgeous bangle bracelet from the Victorian (ca1880) era! Crafted in 15k rose gold, the surface
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1880s Victorian Antique Rose Gold Bracelet Rose Cut Diamonds

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Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 15k Gold, Rose Gold

Art Deco, Burmese Ruby White Sapphire Bracelet
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
period and possibly originates in India. The sterling silver and 9 karat rose gold frame has been hand
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Early 20th Century Indian Art Deco Antique Rose Gold Bracelet Rose Cut Diamonds

Materials

Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Ring Diamonds solid 14K Gold Ø US9 / 2.7gr
Located in SE
Antique Halo type Ring featuring solid 14K Yellow Gold frame with 10 rose cut Diamonds /foiled
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1920s European Art Deco Antique Rose Gold Bracelet Rose Cut Diamonds

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Antique Victorian 11.00 Carat Diamond and pearl Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in silver over gold with Old Mine, Old European, and Rose cut Diamonds weighing
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Rose Gold Bracelet Rose Cut Diamonds

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Silver

Antique Amethyst Russian Gold Bracelet
Located in Cairo, EG
with smaller rose cut diamonds made in Moscow 1904/1910 hall marked 56 imperial Russian gold standard
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Early 1900s Antique Rose Gold Bracelet Rose Cut Diamonds

Materials

Amethyst, 14k Gold

Mellerio dits Meller Antique Sapphire and Diamond Clover Bracelet
By Mellerio dits Meller
Located in London, GB
of rose cut diamonds and a centralised cluster of chunky old mine cuts. Condition: Used (Very Good
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19th Century Victorian Antique Rose Gold Bracelet Rose Cut Diamonds

Materials

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

Antique Earrings Pearls Diamonds solid 18K Gold Silver / 4.3gr
Located in SE
earrings featuring cultured pearls Ø7.5 mm each and rose cut Diamonds . Flexible links, six bezel set
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1920s European Renaissance Revival Antique Rose Gold Bracelet Rose Cut Diamonds

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver

Antique 14k Gold Slide Bracelet Gemstones
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
beads and rose cut diamonds. There is a mix of soft curves and sharp angles among the shapes, including
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Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Rose Gold Bracelet Rose Cut Diamonds

Materials

14k Gold

Antique Russian Lodka Ring solid 56 /14K Gold Diamonds Ø6.5US /3.2gr
Located in SE
Beautiful Antique Art Nouveau period Russian 56 Rose Gold /14K Ring featuring rose diamond cut
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1910s Russian Art Nouveau Antique Rose Gold Bracelet Rose Cut Diamonds

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Antique Art Deco Diamond Pearl Buttercup Bangle Bracelet
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Metal: 14k White Gold Diamonds: (6) Carat Weight: 0.90 carats total Cut: Old European & Transitional
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Rose Gold Bracelet Rose Cut Diamonds

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

Antique Ring Garnet Diamonds solid 18K Gold Silver ØUS6 / 3.28gr
Located in SE
rose cut Garnet with open back 8mm x 5.5mm x 3.3 mm deep / ca. 1.5 ct and flanked with two old diamond
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1920s Swedish Art Nouveau Antique Rose Gold Bracelet Rose Cut Diamonds

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Antique Portuguese Ring Diamonds solid 19K Gold Silver ØUS11 /2.87gr
Located in SE
Antique Portuguese Diamond Ring, Renaissance styled. Band in Rose Gold, base of the crown in
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1920s Portuguese Art Nouveau Antique Rose Gold Bracelet Rose Cut Diamonds

Materials

Diamond, 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.