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Real Diamond 3.80Ct 14k Yellow Gold Wide Statement Cuff Bracelet Fine Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Real Diamond 3.80Ct 14k Yellow Gold Wide Statement Cuff Bracelet Fine Jewelry This elegant cuff
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Real Diamond 3.80ct 18k Yellow Gold Wide Statement Cuff Bracelet Fine Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Real Diamond 3.80ct 18k Yellow Gold Wide Statement Cuff Bracelet Fine Jewelry This elegant cuff
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Emerald Cuff Bracelet in 18K Yellow Gold with Halo of Diamonds
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Emerald bracelet in 18K Gold. It has a perfect oval cut gemstone studded with diamonds to make you
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Mozambique Ruby Mounted Cuff Bracelet With Diamonds Made In 14k Rose Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
14KT:49.374g,D:0.70ct, Ruby:6.30ct, 48X58 MM
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

4.90 Carat SI/HI Diamond Statement Cuff Bangle Wedding Bracelet 14k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
4.90 Carat SI Clarity HI Color Diamond 14k White Gold Statement Cuff Bracelet This exquisite piece
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Bezel Diamond Cuff Bracelet With Butterfly Charm in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
SGL. This is a diamond bangle bracelet set in solid gold. A row of bezel-set natural diamonds follows
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 10k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

2.57 Carat SI/H Diamond 14k White Gold Wedding Cuff Bracelet All Tariffs Paid
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
2.57 Carat SI/H Diamond 14k White Gold Wedding Cuff Bracelet All Tariffs Paid The statement
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold

2.57 Carat SI/H Diamond 18k White Gold Wedding Cuff Bracelet All Tariffs Paid
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
2.57 Carat SI/H Diamond 18k White Gold Wedding Cuff Bracelet All Tariffs Paid The statement
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Colorful Multi Gemstones Cuff Bracelet in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vibrant cuff bracelet is a celebration of nature’s beauty, inspired by delicate floral motifs
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Multi-gemstone, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Regal 4.06cts Sapphire 7.5cts SI/HI Diamond Cuff Bangle Bracelet 14k Rose Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Cast from 14-karat gold, this exquisite bracelet is handset with 4.06 carats of natural pink
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold

Diamond Bespoke 47 Carat Bangle 18 Karat White Gold Wide Cuff Dazzling Bracelet
Located in London, GB
This spectacular micro-set cuff bangle is a guaranteed show stopper. Encrusted with over 2,500 of
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2010s British Art Deco Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, Rhodium, White Gold

Ceylon Blue Sapphire Mounted Cuff Bracelet With Diamonds Made In 18k Yellow Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:58.745g,D:0.26ct, Sapp:24.42ct, 48X58 MM
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Cuff Bracelets

Materials

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

Rhombus Open Cuff Bracelet in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
SGL. This geometric diamond bangle bracelet showcases a flowing series of kite-shaped motifs
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Cuff Bracelets

Materials

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

54.5 cts Emerald Ruby Sapphire Cuff Bracelet in 18kt Yellow Gold with Diamonds
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Make a dazzling impression with this luxurious multicolor gemstone bracelet handcrafted in solid
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...

Brellini 10 Carat Diamond Floral Cuff Bracelet in 18K White Gold, Italian
Located in Miami, FL
Brellini 10 Carat Diamond Floral Cuff Bracelet in 18K White Gold, Italian Contemporary Design A
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modernist Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Real 5.32 Carat Zambian Emerald 6.6 Ct SI/H Diamond Cuff Bracelet 18k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
. :- 31.14 gm 18k White Gold Wt. :- 28.75 gm Natural Diamond Wt. :- 6.65 Ct. ( AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY SI1
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cuff Bracelets

Materials

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

Golden South Sea Pearl and Diamond Bracelet Art Déco Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The golden South Sea pearl and diamond bracelet features seven large South Sea pearls separated by
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Cuff Bracelets

Materials

White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Judith Ripka Deco Style Diamond Pearl Bracelet in 18K Gold Platinum
By Judith Ripka
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This unique Art Deco style piece is a departure from Judith Ripka's typical pearl and diamond
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Late 20th Century American Art Deco Cuff Bracelets

Materials

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

Panther gold diamond bracelet
Located in Bebek, TR
masters for generations. Panther gold and diamond bracelet; 37g, 18ct gold, 0,82 ct diamonds
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2010s Turkish Art Deco Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

David Webb Vintage Amethyst Black Enamel Cuff Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
This bold and striking vintage cuff bracelet by American designer David Webb, circa 1990, embodies
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1990s American Contemporary Cuff Bracelets

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Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel

Ornamental Style Cuff Bracelet with Pave Diamonda Made in Gold Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
"18kt gold:2.2gms, Diamond:1.1Cts, Silver:27.93gms,,"
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver, Gold

Diamond Ruby Art Deco Style Link Bracelets in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Discover elegance with our Diamond Ruby Art Deco Style Link Bracelets. Each piece features a
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Red Stone Zirconia Serpent Handcrafted Cuff Bracelet 925 Silver Animal Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
This Handcrafted Red Stone Zirconia with Diamond Serpent Cuff Bracelet 925 sterling silver
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cuff Bracelets

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Zircon, Silver, Sterling Silver

Vintage Ciner Art Deco Ruby Line Bracelet 1960s
By Ciner
Located in Wilmslow, GB
. Influenced by the platinum styles of the art deco period adorned with diamonds and precious stones such as
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Vintage 1960s Cuff Bracelets

Pave Diamond Spinel Move Bracelet 925 Silver Move Bangle Bracelet
Located in Chicago, IL
Pave Diamond Spinel Move Bracelet 925 Silver Move Bangle Bracelet Item Details: Gross Weight
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2010s Indian Art Deco Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Spinel, Silver

Pave Diamond 1pc thread bracelet pave diamond thread
Located in Chicago, IL
Pave Diamond 1pc thread bracelet pave diamond thread
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2010s Indian Art Deco Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Spinel, Silver

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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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Cuff Bracelets

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Diamond, 14k Gold

Natural Pave Diamond Bracelet 14k Solid Gold Minimalist Bangle Bracelet For Her.
Located in Chicago, IL
Natural Pave Diamond Bracelet 14k Solid Gold Minimalist Bangle Bracelet For Her. Bracelet width
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2010s Indian Art Deco Cuff Bracelets

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Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

Mauboussin Sapphire and Diamond Belt Bracelet, French Design
By Mauboussin
Located in New York, NY
: Mauboussin (France) Stones: Sapphires & white diamonds Design: Belt-style articulated bracelet Metal
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Cuff Bracelets

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Diamond

8.30 ct Australian Opal Mounted Cuff Accented With Diamonds And Multi Gemstone
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
This exceptional cuff bracelet highlights an 8.30ct Australian opal, enhanced by sparkling diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Opal, 18k Gold

Michael Bondanza Platinum and 1.51cts, Diamond "Metropolitian" Bracelet
By Michael Bondanza
Located in New York, NY
New York City. 35 hand made links comprised of platinum and set with round diamonds in an Art Deco
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Early 2000s North American Art Deco Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Diamond

1950 Tiffany Co. Diamond Bracelet 18k Yellow Gold
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
features a substantial, luxurious presence. Adorning the bracelet are natural round brilliant diamonds
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Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Emerald Diamond and Pearl Madonna Bracelet in 18k Gold
By Jade Jagger
Located in London, GB
The Emerald Madonna Bracelet from Jade Jagger’s Madonna Collection is a beautifully bold and
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2010s Indian Art Deco Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 18k Gold

Emerald and flat diamonds bracelet handcrafted in 14K Gold
By Jay Rawat
Located in Jaipur, IN
A hand crafted bracelet with a mix of flat uncut diamonds and full cut diamonds along with Emerald
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

12.80ct TW Platinum Diamond and Sapphire High Jewelry Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
This bracelet is fit for a queen. Absolutely stunning white and blue sapphire diamond jewelry
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Art Deco Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Wide Retro Period 14K Gold Brick Bracelet with Gem Set Art Deco Platinum Charm
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This lovely and sentimental 1940's 14K yellow gold brick bracelet is adorned with an Art-Deco
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Mid-20th Century American Retro Cuff Bracelets

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Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Platinum

Vintage Platinum 18 Carat Marquise Sapphire Diamond Vintage Bracelet
Located in Chicago, IL
1960’s Platinum 9.95 Carat Marquise Sapphire and 9.00 Carat Diamond Vintage Bracelet An elegant
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Vintage 1960s British Art Deco Cuff Bracelets

Materials

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

Bamboo Diamond Bracelet in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
SGL. Diamond Bracelet with a bamboo design is an exquisite piece of jewelry that guarantees elegance
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 10k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Star Triangle Diamond Bracelet in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
SGL. This open cuff bracelet features a five-pointed star outline set with pavé natural diamonds on
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Cuff Bracelets

Materials

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

Spiral Cluster Diamond Bracelet in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
SGL. This spiral diamond bangle bracelet features two symmetrical sets of fixed spiral ring clusters
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Cuff Bracelets

Materials

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

Love Knots Diamond Bracelet in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
contrast to the brilliance of the diamonds. The bracelet's open-ended design adds a touch of modern
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Cuff Bracelets

Materials

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

4.06Ct Sapphire 7.5Ct SI/HI Diamond Cuff Bangle 18k Rose Gold All Tariffs Paid
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Cast from 18-karat gold, this exquisite bracelet is handset with 4.06 carats of natural pink
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Square Halo Diamond Bracelet in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
SGL. ★DESCRIPTION★ A diamond bracelet featuring square links adorned with baguette-cut natural
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Cuff Bracelets

Materials

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

Cluster Diamond Statement Bracelet in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
SGL. The Cluster Design Diamond Bracelet, a true embodiment of elegance and sophistication. This
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Cuff Bracelets

Materials

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

Bar Diamond Bangle Bracelet in 14k Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
SGL. This gold bangle bracelet features five evenly spaced rectangular panels, each set with baguette
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Cuff Bracelets

Materials

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

Floral Cluster Diamond Bracelet in 14k Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
/ White / Rose Gold ★HIGHLIGHTS★ -Floral motif bracelet with five-petal diamond clusters -Features
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Cuff Bracelets

Materials

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

Floral Cluster Diamond Bracelet in 14k Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
burst framed by yellow gold halos, while the bracelet tapers into twin diamond-lined bands. Designed
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Cuff Bracelets

Materials

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

Cone End Diamond Bracelet in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
diamonds. The sharp contrast between the highly polished gold cone tips and the diamond-covered bases adds
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Cuff Bracelets

Materials

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

Circle Gold Diamond Bracelet in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
+ White/ Rose + White Gold ★HIGHLIGHTS★ -Domed diamond discs on both ends of the open cuff -Pavé-set
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Cuff Bracelets

Materials

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

Open Halo Diamond Bracelet in 14k Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
HIGHLIGHTS★ -Open cuff design with round and emerald-cut diamond motifs -Halo-set natural diamonds in 14k
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Cuff Bracelets

Materials

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

Single Row Diamond Bracelet in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
-A timeless single row diamond bracelet designed for effortless sophistication -Made to order to
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Cuff Bracelets

Materials

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

Serpenti Bracelet 5.65 Carat Natural Diamonds, 18K White Gold 56 Gram
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
diamonds D VS, 56 gram white gold 18K. This bracelet is ideal given as a anniversary present, or enjoyed
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2010s Israeli Art Deco Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Rectangular Halo Diamond Bracelet in 14k Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
SGL. This bracelet is a striking blend of modern elegance and classic luxury. Featuring an open-ended
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Cuff Bracelets

Materials

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

Baguette Diamond Eternity Bracelet in 14k Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
SGL. This gold bangle bracelet features a wave-like silhouette lined with channel-set baguette
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Cuff Bracelets

Materials

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

Halo Circle Diamond Bracelet in 14k Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
SGL. This diamond bangle features a series of pavé-set circular motifs in varying sizes arranged
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Cuff Bracelets

Materials

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

14k Solid Gold Natural Pave Diamond Chain Bracelet Beautiful Gift For Women.
Located in Chicago, IL
14k Solid Gold Natural Pave Diamond Chain Bracelet Beautiful Gift For Women. Bracelet length
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2010s Indian Art Deco Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

Vintage 18 Karat Gold Wide Pink Sapphire and Diamond Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
A wide vintage style pink sapphire and diamond bracelet that is beautifully set in 18k white gold
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20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold

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Art Deco Diamond Cuff Bracelet For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact art deco diamond cuff bracelet you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, Platinum and 18k Gold. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. Finding the perfect art deco diamond cuff bracelet may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 20th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic art deco diamond cuff bracelet over the years, but those made by Cartier, Erté and Michael Bondanza are often thought to be among the most beautiful. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes mixed cut and old european cut alternatives. Finding an art deco diamond cuff bracelet for sale for women should be easy, but there are 24 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Art Deco Diamond Cuff Bracelet?

Prices for an art deco diamond cuff bracelet can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $500 and can go as high as $395,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $35,108.

A Close Look at Art-deco Jewelry

Fascination with the Jazz Age is endless, and even today jewelry designers continue to be inspired by authentic Art Deco jewelry and watches.

The Art Deco period, encompassing the 1920s and ’30s, ushered in a very distinct look in the design of jewelry. There were many influences on the jewelry of the era that actually began to take shape prior to the 1920s. In 1909, Serge Diaghilev brought the Ballet Russes to Paris, and women went wild for the company’s exotic and vibrant costumes It’s no wonder, then, that jade, lapis lazuli, coral, turquoise and other bright gemstones became all the rage. There already existed a fascination with the East, particularly China and Japan, and motifs consisting of fans and masks started to show up in Art Deco jewelry.

However, the event that had the greatest influence on Deco was the excavation of the tomb of King Tut in 1922. When the world saw what was hidden in Tut’s burial chamber, it sent just about everyone into a frenzy. Pierre Cartier wrote in 1923 that “the discovery of the tomb will bring some sweeping changes in fashion jewelry.” And he couldn’t have been more right. “Egyptomania” left an indelible mark on all of the major jewelry houses, from Cartier to Van Cleef Arpels, Boucheron and Georges Fouquet. (Cartier created some of the most iconic jewelry designs that defined this era.)

While a lot of Art Deco jewelry was black and white — the black coming from the use of onyx or black enamel and the white from rock crystal and diamonds — there is plenty of color in jewelry of the era. A perfect accent to diamonds in platinum settings were blue sapphires, emeralds and rubies, and these stones were also used in combination with each other.

Many designers employed coral, jade and lapis lazuli, too. In fact, some of the most important avant-garde jewelers of the period, like Jean Després and Jean Fouquet (son of Georges), would combine white gold with ebony and malachite for a jolt of color.

A lot of the jewelry produced during this time nodded to current fashion trends, and women often accessorized their accessories. The cloche hat was often accented with geometric diamond brooches or double-clip brooches. Backless evening dresses looked fabulous with sautoir necklaces, and long pearl necklaces that ended with tassels, popular during the Edwardian period, were favored by women everywhere, including Coco Chanel.

Find unique Art Deco necklaces, earrings, bracelets and other 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 Cuff-bracelets for You

There is no shortage of iconic bracelet designs out there: Cartier’s Love bracelet, the widely admired Panthère, the Croisillon bracelet crafted by Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co., to name a few. And while you don’t necessarily need one of history’s most coveted versions of this accessory, you’re likely going to want at least a reliable collection of vintage cuff bracelets in your jewelry box.

Cuff bracelets are fashion staples. This stylish go-to — a rigid bracelet, open or outfitted with a clasp that snaps shut, understated and unadorned or enameled and flecked with gemstones — goes back thousands of years.

Cuffs were worn by Greek and Roman soldiers as they headed into battle as well as by the men and women of Ancient Egypt as statement-making jewelry. In ancient China, jade was considered the most precious of stones, and a jade cuff bracelet or bangle was associated with purity and goodness. Jewelers also employed jade, as well as coral and lapis lazuli, during the Art Deco period, finding inspiration in all kinds of influences and frequently working geometric motifs into their Art Deco cuff bracelets.

Today, people love how a bejeweled cuff bracelet elevates a simple jeans-and-T-shirt ensemble or that a minimalist one pairs with formal wear so well. Indeed, it’s a fine finishing touch whether you’re dining with friends in your neighborhood or pairing your silver or gold cuff with an elegant evening dress on the red carpet.

On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of vintage cuff bracelets today.