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Silver and Gold Diamond and Emerald Bangle Bracelet
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This bracelet is made in silver with gold accents. The bracelet is set with 540 rose cut diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Silver

David Webb Carved Emerald Diamond Gold Bangle Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
A Superb and Unique David Webb Carved Emerald Bangle Bracelet With: carved emeralds, white
Category

Early 2000s American Bangles

Materials

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

Boucheron Emerald Diamond Gold Bangle Bracelet with Box
By Boucheron
Located in Banbury, GB
, the rectangular emeralds and the warm yellow gold just make this a stunning bangle. On top of all
Category

1990s French Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Vintage Emerald Diamond Bangle Bracelet 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Montgomery, AL
We are loving this unique yet classic emerald bangle bracelet!! Bracelet Details Material: 14K
Category

20th Century Bangles

Materials

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

Emerald and Diamond Bangle Bracelet
Located in Towson, MD
One 14 karat yellow gold (stamped 14K) hinged bangle bracelet set with eight 2.5mm round emeralds
Category

Vintage 1970s Modern Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Zolotas Emerald Diamond Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet 1970s
By Zolotas
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
, set with single cut diamonds and two emerald cabochons. The diamonds are set in white gold The
Category

Vintage 1970s Greek Bangles

Materials

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

Ruby Emerald Diamond Multicolor Gold Fish Bangle Bracelet
Located in Southampton, PA
primarily of 18K yellow gold, but the fish boasts white gold fins set with diamonds. Lastly, ruby eyes, and
Category

20th Century Bangles

Materials

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

Vintage Yellow Gold Emerald and Diamond Bangle Bracelet
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
classic contemporary 1980s manner, 1.30 carats total of sparkling emeralds and diamonds are artfully
Category

Vintage 1980s Retro Bangles

Materials

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

Zolotas 18k Gold Chimera Bangle Bracelet Emerald Diamond
By Zolotas
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Recognizable Chimera Heads bangle by Zolotas. Made of 18 karat yellow gold, cabochon emeralds and
Category

Vintage 1970s Greek Bangles

Materials

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

Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Emerald Diamond Bangle Bracelet
Located in Montgomery, AL
Emerald Weight: 0.6 Carat Estimated Total Combined Diamond Weight: 1.2 Carats Item: 768TMV8-AMD
Category

Antique 1890s Victorian Bangles

Materials

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

Bangle with Emeralds and Diamonds, 750 Yellow Gold
Located in Bad Kissingen, DE
750 Yellow gold - hallmarked with fineness and numbering - 23 emeralds of together approx. 4.6 ct
Category

Late 20th Century German Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Diamond and Emerald Bangle Bracelet
Located in Miami, FL
Striking bangle crafted in white and yellow gold featuring 24 round brilliant cut diamonds weighing
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Bangles

Materials

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

Yellow Gold Emerald and Pave Diamond Bangle Bracelet
Located in Dallas, TX
18 K Yellow Gold Pave Bangle Bracelet with Emeralds. Hinged Clasp and Safety Chain. Stamped 750
Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Emerald and Diamond 9 Carat Gold Bangle
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The detailed bangle holds eleven emeralds and diamond points in-between. The detail on this bangle
Category

Vintage 1910s British Art Deco Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold

Tiffany Co. Emerald Diamond Bangle Bracelet
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Sparkling diamonds and sumptuous emeralds are perfectly matched in this bangle bracelet by Tiffany
Category

Italian Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

1980s Emerald Diamond 18K Gold Elegant Bangle Bracelet
Located in Miami, FL
This Vintage 1980s Emerald & Diamond Bangle Bracelet with an approximate total weight of 84.6 grams
Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

1990s Harry Winston Emerald Diamond Gold Bangle Bracelet
By Harry Winston
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
emeralds is emphasized by dazzling brilliance of the diamonds and yellow gold setting creates elegantly
Category

1990s American Bangles

Materials

Emerald, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Ruby Sapphire Emerald Stacking Bangle Gold Bracelets
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A versatile collection of bracelets in matching sets of diamonds, emeralds, rubies and sapphires
Category

Vintage 1960s American Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Pretty Emerald Diamond Bangle, 9 Carat Yellow Gold, 13.29grms
Located in Canterbury, England
delighted to present the following: This pretty diamond and emerald bangle is set within 9 carat yellow gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold

Late 19th Century Emerald, Diamond, and Gold Hand Bangle
Located in New York, NY
Late 19th Century Emerald, Diamond, and Gold Hand Bangle Bracelet expands to the wrist and Cuffs
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 15k Gold

Diamond Emerald Black Onyx Panther-Head Gold Bangle Bracelet
Located in Miami, FL
estate diamond and yellow gold bangle bracelet with two Swiss hallmarks. Weight is approx: 64.3 Grams
Category

Vintage 1980s Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Emerald diamond bangle 18 k gold
Located in Bad Kissingen, DE
18 k yellow gold 5,85 ct emerald 1,30 ct diamond inside wide 57 mm inside height 50 mm on the top
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Bangles

Materials

18k Gold

Modern Emerald Cut Emerald White Diamond Pave Square Bangle Bracelet 14K Gold
By Alberto
Located in GREAT NECK, NY
Material: 14k White Gold Center Stone Details: 1 Emerald at 0.52 carats - 5.8 x 3.7 mm Mounting
Category

2010s American Contemporary Bangles

Materials

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

0.55ctw Emerald Diamond Bangle Bracelet 14k Yellow Gold 6.75"
Located in McLeansville, NC
- J Clarity - VS2 Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 8.1 Grams Stamps: 14k Chain Style: Bangle Closure
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Diamond Sapphire Emerald Yellow Gold Cuff Bangle Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond Sapphire Emerald Cuff Bangle Bracelet by Cartier. With 151 round
Category

20th Century French Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Cartier Diamond Sapphire Emerald Yellow Gold Cuff Bangle Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond Sapphire Emerald Cuff Bangle Bracelet by Cartier. With 151 round
Category

20th Century French Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Turquoise Emerald Diamond Ruby Gold Dragon Snake Bangle Bracelet
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Turquoise Diamond Dragon Snake Bangle Bracelet. With 6x Emeralds, 35x Rubies, 21x
Category

Vintage 1950s Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold

Diamond and Emerald 18 Karat White Gold Snake Bangle
Located in Miami, FL
Feast your senses on this superbly crafted 18k white gold snake bangle adorned with round brilliant
Category

2010s Unknown Modern Bangles

Materials

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

2.61 Carat Emerald Diamond Bangle Bracelet
By Mehnaz Durrani
Located in Richmond, BC
Classic emerald diamond bangle bracelet. Lively bluish-green, oval faceted natural 2.61 emeralds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Contemporary Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

Certified Colombian Emerald White Diamond 18K White Gold Bangle
By HYT Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This stunning 18 Karat white gold bangle is featured with dazzling Colombian Emerald and sparkling
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Bangles

Materials

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

Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Snake Bangle Bracelet Emerald Diamond
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
diamond and 0.30-carat emerald and four round brilliant cut diamonds (I-J color, VS2 clarity, 0.60 carat
Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Bangles

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Diamond Sapphire Emerald Ruby Gold Bangle Bracelet
Located in Miami, FL
This lovely classic estate Bangle bracelet is crafted in solid 18K yellow gold. This bracelet is
Category

Vintage 1980s Bangles

Materials

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

Emeralds and Diamonds 14 Karat White Gold 20 Grams Bangle /Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Emeralds And Diamonds 14 Karat White Gold 20 Grams Bangle /Bracelet It features a bangle crafted
Category

1990s Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, 14k Gold

Ilias Lalaounis Diamond Emerald Lioness Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Diamond Diamond Emerald Lioness Bangle Bracelet by Ilias LaLaounis. Made in Greece
Category

Vintage 1970s Greek Greek Revival Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Emerald, Yellow Gold

Emerald Ruby Diamond Enamel Leopard Bangle Bracelet
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
collars gleaming with emeralds and diamonds support a cluster of gemstones between them. An intense red
Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold

Victorian Pearl Ruby Emerald Diamond Gold Mourning Bangle Bracelet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
) yellow gold and set with old mine cut diamonds, rubies, emeralds and pearls. It perfectly fits up to 6.5
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Unknown Victorian Bangles

Materials

Emerald, Natural Pearl, Ruby, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1990 LItalian Emerald Diamond 18k Gold Gold Alligator Cuff Bangle Bracelet
Located in Miami, FL
This opulent, quintessentially designed bangle bracelet is of Italian provenance, rendered in solid
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Diamond and Emerald Lion Cuff Bangle, 18k
Located in New York, NY
A Diamond and Emerald Lion Cuff Bangle made in 18k Yellow Gold. The bangle weighs 97.84 grams. The
Category

20th Century Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Emerald and White Diamond Bangle in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning estate bangle showcasing deep green emeralds in multi shapes and 1.60 cts of good quality
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Bangles

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold

Steven Grotell Coral Emerald Diamond Bangle
Located in Bal Harbour, FL
A true work of art, this exquisite, one of a kind bangle was designed and produced in 1989 by
Category

Vintage 1980s American Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum

Diamond, Sapphire and Emerald Bangle Set
Located in Miami, FL
Stunning bangle set featuring two bangles crafted in 18 karat yellow gold and fashioned in a
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Modern Bangles

Materials

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

Emerald, Ruby, and White Diamond Bangle in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful 5.00 ct. white diamond, emerald, and ruby rounds in a handmade 18k yellow gold bangle
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Bangles

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Yellow Gold

Custom Made Diamond and Emerald Bangle Bracelet
By MJ Gabel
Located in Webster, NY
Custom made “bubble” style diamond & emerald bangle bracelet made in 14k yellow gold. Diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

14KT Yellow Gold Open Bangle with Emerald and Diamond Accents
Located in New York, NY
Gold Diamonds: 0.53CT-TW Round Brilliant Cuts Emeralds: 0.88CT-TW Oval Cuts Total Gem Weight: 1.41CT-TW
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Emerald and Diamond Cuff Bangle Bracelet in 14k Yellow Gold
By Avanti
Located in Carrollton, TX
This gorgeous asymmetrical emerald and diamond cuff bangle will attract a lot of attention and
Category

2010s American Contemporary Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ruchi New York Emerald and Diamond Bangle
By Ruchi New York
Located in New York, NY
Jardin Collection Emerald Cabochon cut Diamond Bangle in 18K black gold. Emerald: 37.45ct total
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage Turquoise Emerald Diamond 14K Gold Panther Head Bangle Bracelet
Located in Miami, FL
This striking vintage panther head bangle bracelet is crafted in 14K yellow gold, featuring a bold
Category

Vintage 1950s Retro Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Turquoise, 14k Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond and Emerald Panther Bangle Bracelet
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: Custom Material: 18k yellow gold Diamond: 296 round brilliant = 3.00cttw Color: G
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1980 s Italian Diamond Emerald 18K Yellow Gold Checkered Bangle Bracelet
Located in Miami, FL
This 1980s- bangle bracelet of feminine grace is crafted in solid 18K white gold, weighing 51.5
Category

Vintage 1980s American Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold

Cartier Panther Panthere Diamond Emerald Onyx White Gold Bangle Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
18k White Gold Diamond Onyx Emerald Panther Panthere Bangle Bracelet by Cartier. With 194 round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, White Gold

Vintage Jack Gutschneider Solid Gold Emerald Diamond Hinged Bangle Bracelet
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– (16) Natural Genuine Diamond - Nice Large Brilliant - Round Brilliant Cut - Prong Set
Category

20th Century Bangles

Materials

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

Vintage 14 Karat White Gold Diamond and Round Emerald Cabochon Bangle
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom design Material: 14k white gold Emerald: 10 round emerald cabochons = 4.00ct
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Flower Patterned Gold 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bangle with Diamonds and Emeralds
Located in New York, NY
This pretty Flower Patterned Gold 18K Yellow Gold Bangle with Diamonds and Emeralds is perfect for
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Early Victorian Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat White Gold Emerald and Diamond Halo Bangle Bracelet
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K white gold Diamond: 111 round brilliant cut = 1.58cttw Color: G
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Cartier Byzantine Diamond Sapphire Ruby Emerald Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Byzantine Diamond, Sapphire, Ruby, and Emerald Bracelet Bangle by Cartier. With 24
Category

1990s French Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Emerald and Diamond Yellow Gold Cuff Bangle, over 15 Carat of Emeralds, 20 Karat
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Gorgeous one of a kind emerald and diamond bangle. We approximate 15.50 carats of green emeralds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Bangles

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold

Ladies 0.71cttw Diamond, Emerald, Ruby Elephant 18k Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
diamonds, rubies and emeralds. The bangle is fashioned in 18k yellow gold. The diamonds weigh 0.71 carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Diamond Emerald Bangles Gold For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact piece of diamond emerald bangles gold you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold. Our collection of these items for sale includes 413 vintage editions and 154 modern creations to choose from as well. Finding the perfect item from our selection of diamond emerald bangles gold may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 18th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. As it relates to this specific piece, our collection includes designs that are universally popular, but 1.5 Carat and 2 Carat carat weights, specifically, are sought with frequency. Finding an appealing choice in our collection of diamond emerald bangles gold — no matter the origin — is easy, but David Webb, Cartier and Georgios Collections Inc each produced a popular version that is worth a look. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also emerald cut and oval cut versions for sale. Finding an object in our assortment of diamond emerald bangles gold for sale for women should be easy, but there are 107 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Diamond Emerald Bangles Gold?

Prices for a piece of diamond emerald bangles gold can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $1 and can go as high as $875,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $9,535.

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 Bangles for You

Today, it would be tough to track down a jewelry lover who doesn’t have a stack of vintage bangles and other bracelets ready to go for any occasion.

People have worn bangles and other bracelets for centuries. Examples can be found in the wide range of personal adornments favored by the Ancient Egyptians, some of whom wore bracelets and armlets made of gold and flecked with gemstones such as lapis and turquoise.

Fashion has evolved over the years, but the popularity of bangles has remained the same. Jewelry makers have created cuffs in all manner of styles, and no matter what your taste, you can find antique and vintage diamond bangles, ruby bangles, emerald bangles and more to suit you and to pair with any of your favorite ensembles. And although “bracelets” and “bangles” are often used interchangeably, there is a difference between the two.

Bangles are solid, one-piece bands that are always characterized by their rigid ring shape. Today, they’re made of metal, plastic, wood or other materials. Because this cuff is a solid piece, you have to slide it over your hand. Bracelets, however, are flexible pieces. Whether they’re charm bracelets, link bracelets, beaded bracelets or another variety, you open and close a bracelet at its ends, where it locks around your wrist with a clasp.

Bracelets and bangles suit most anyone, and there’s a style of bangle for every occasion, whether you’ve opted for an Art Deco bangle, a Victorian-era bangle or another kind. And their versatility doesn’t end there. Jewelry lovers know that when it comes to bangle bracelets (and other kinds of bracelets), you never have to choose just one. Just as you might wear a vintage tennis bracelet by itself or pair it with other thin bracelets, you can opt for a simple pared-down look with a single bangle or go big and stack your sculptural modern bangles to deepen their impact or double up your classic gold bangles and pair them with a T-shirt and jeans or a comfortable cotton day dress.

Browse an extensive collection of vintage bangle bracelets and other bracelets on 1stDibs. Find extraordinary works by iconic jewelry houses such as Cartier, Tiffany Co. and David Webb, or peruse the array of link bracelets, cuff bracelets and diamond bangle bracelets for innumerable accessorizing options.