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Nouvelle Bague Diamond and Blue Enamel Ball Sterling Silver and Rose Gold Bangle
By Nouvelle Bague
Located in Southampton, PA
The attractive blue enamel and the enticing golden sheen create a compelling contrast in this
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Victorian Old-Mine Diamond Serpent Bangle
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
Victorian Diamond Snake Bangle, ca. 1880s, with ruby cabochon eyes and old-mine cut diamonds. The
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English High Victorian Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Enamel

David Webb Enamel Gem Set Gold Platinum Bangle Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1980s David Webb, 18K yellow Gold and Platinum Hinged Bangle Bracelet. Set with Diamonds and
Category

Vintage 1980s American Bangles

Materials

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

Tiffany Schlumberger Croisillon Red Enamel Gold Bangle Bracelet For Small Wrist
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tiffany Schlumberger Croisillon red enamel yellow gold bangle bracelet circa 1970. Love it because
Category

Vintage 1970s French Modern Bangles

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique Victorian Blue Enamel Bangle 3.48 Ct Burmese No-Heat Sapphire 14KY Gold
Located in New York, NY
Victorian bangle bracelet finely crafted in 14K Yellow Gold featuring a Royal blue enamel finish
Category

Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Platinum, Enamel

Masriera y Carreras Art Nouveau Plique a Jour Enamel 18K Gold Bangle Bracelet
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
An Art Nouveau Plique a Jour Enamel Bangle, by Masriera y Carreras, ca. 1915 A beautiful and
Category

Vintage 1910s Spanish Art Nouveau Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Enamel

Enamel Ruby Diamond Gold Tiger Bracelet
Located in Napoli, NA
Impressive diamond, ruby, enamel and 18K yellow gold spiral design bracelet of Italian origin. It
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel

Sterling Silver Bangle Bracelet with .10 Carat Diamonds
By SOHO
Located in Dallas, TX
Italian Design Soho Bracelet in Sterling Silver Bangle Bracelet with .10ct Diamonds
Category

2010s Italian Modern Bangles

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Soho Red and Black Foliage Bangle with Diamonds
By SOHO
Located in Dallas, TX
SOHO Sterling Silver and Enamel Red and Black Foliage Bangle with Diamonds. Total diamond carat
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Soho Red and Black Foliage Bangle with Diamonds
By SOHO
Located in Dallas, TX
SOHO sterling silver and enamel red and black foliage bangle with two diamond stations. Total
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel

18 Karat Yellow Gold Blue Enamel and 1 Carat Rose Cut Diamond Locket Back Bangle
Located in New York, NY
Victorian 18 Karat Yellow Gold Blue Enamel and 1 ct Rose Cut Diamond Locket Back Bangle c.1880s
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown High Victorian Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co. Jean Schlumberger Paillonne Red Enamel Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond Paillonne Red Enamel Wide Bangle Bracelet by Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany
Category

20th Century French Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Biedermeier Gold Enamel Pearl Diamonds Bracelet, 1840
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
Biedermeier Gold Enamel Pearl Diamonds Bracelet, 1840 Perfect example of the Biedermeier style
Category

Antique 1840s Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Enamel

Enamel, Diamond, Emerald Snake Bracelet 14K
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This snake bracelet is quite special as it is enameled in colors of white and green. It has two
Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold, Enamel

Gold Enamel Ruby Diamond Leopard Head Bracelet
By Frascarolo
Located in New York, NY
An 18 karat yellow and white gold, enamel, ruby and diamond bracelet. The yellow gold bracelet
Category

Vintage 1970s Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Enamel

Frascarolo Enamel, Ruby, and Diamond Giraffe Bracelet
By Frascarolo
Located in New York, NY
Frascarolo giraffe bracelet in yellow gold and enamel with diamonds and rubies. Italy, circa 1970s.
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Enamel

David Webb Enamel, Emerald, and Diamond "Giraffe" Bracelet.
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb Enamel, Emerald, and Diamond "Giraffe" Bracelet. This bracelet had a two giraffe head
Category

Late 20th Century American Artist Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Enamel

Toliro Enamel Diamond Bracelet
By Toliro
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Serpentine in detail, with enamel and diamond-set "scales" that wrap seamlessly around the wrist
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

1960s Italian Serpentine Diamond Ruby Enamel Gold Bracelet
Located in Napoli, NA
Impressive diamond, ruby, enamel 9.80 inches of reptilian-inspried fine jewelry… Intense blue
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Bangles

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Enamel

John Hardy Sterling Silver Diamond Legends Macon Tiger Bangle Bracelet #22213
By John Hardy
Located in Washington Depot, CT
John Hardy sterling silver diamond Legends Macon Tiger bangle bracelet. A beautiful bangle
Category

20th Century Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Enameled Red and Green Navy on a Pink Gold 18 Karat Bangle
By Nouvelle Bague
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Enameled red and green on a pink gold 18 kt bangle in a modern design total weight of the gold
Category

Antique 1890s Italian Art Deco Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co. Jean Schlumberger Blue Enamel Diamond Gold Bracelet
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond TIFFANY & Co JEAN SCHLUMBERGER PAILLONE Blue Enamel Bangle Bracelet. With
Category

20th Century French Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Enamel

Vintage 14K Enamel Diamond Articulated Snake Bracelet
Located in Henderson, NV
14K yellow gold snake bracelet, featuring intricate enamel detailing in green and blue swirls. The
Category

Vintage 1960s American Art Nouveau Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Victorian Enamel, Diamond and Pearl “Lover’s Knot” Bracelet
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
yellow gold and intense blue enamel forms a double heart-shaped “lover’s knot”, one set in the center
Category

Antique Early 1900s Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Victorian Sapphire Diamond Enamel Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
An Antique Victorian bangle bracelet with Ceylon sapphires (30 cts), diamonds and dark blue
Category

Antique 1890s Italian Belle Époque Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

David Webb Enamel Diamond Ruby Gold Zebra Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Iconic vintage stylized Zebra bangle bracelet, in white striped enamel enhanced by pavé-set round
Category

Vintage 1980s American Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum, Enamel

Enamel Diamond Gold Snake Bracelet
Located in Miami, FL
18 Karat Yellow Gold Enamel and Diamond Snake Bracelet Featuring 68 Mix Cut Diamonds with an
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Diamond Enameled Gold Giraffe Bracelet
Located in Miami, FL
covered with brown Italian enamel set with approx. 35 genuine round cut vibrant diamonds approx: 0.90 cts
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Retro Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

David Webb Diamond, emerald and black enamel Leopard bracelet
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb Diamond, emerald and black enamel Leopard bracelet in 18k yellow gold and platinum. This
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum, Enamel

Italian Enamel Bracelet with Diamonds
By SOHO
Located in Dallas, TX
Sterling Silver and Enamel Bracelet with Diamonds. Slip on metal magnet clasp which opens and
Category

Early 2000s Italian Modern Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Sterling Silver

Italian Enamel Bracelet with Diamonds
By SOHO
Located in Dallas, TX
Sterling Silver and Enamel Bracelet with Diamonds. Slip on metal magnet clasp which opens and
Category

Early 2000s Italian Modern Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Sterling Silver

Tiffany Co. Yellow Gold Schlumberger Green Enamel Diamond Bracelet
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Designed as a dark green paillonne enamel hinged bangle, decorated with collet-set diamonds and
Category

20th Century American Modern Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Enamel Diamond Gold Buckle Bracelet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
of numerous rose cut diamonds and hand crafted 18k gold. There is no damage to the the enamel and it
Category

Vintage 1940s American Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Aqua Blue Enamel and Diamond Italian Finish Core Bracelet
By Malpani Jewels
Located in Hung Hom, HK
A breezy mix of aqua blue enamel is accented by white round brilliant diamonds. The bracelet is an
Category

2010s Hong Kong Art Nouveau Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel

Victorian Sapphire Diamond Enamel Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
A refined and precious Victorian bracelet with sapphires (40 cts apprx), diamonds, and fine blue
Category

Antique 1870s Italian Late Victorian Bangles

Materials

White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

David Webb Carved Jade, Black Enamel and Diamond Cuff
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb Carved Jade, Black Enamel and Diamond Cuff Bangle Bracelet In 18k yellow gold and
Category

Late 20th Century American Artist Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, Platinum, Enamel

Tiffany Co. Schlumberger Platinum, Yellow Gold Black Enamel Diamond Bracelet
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
AN ENAMEL AND DIAMOND BANGLE BRACELET, BY JEAN SCHLUMBERGER, TIFFANY & CO. 18 kt., the articulated
Category

20th Century French Modern Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel

Tiffany Co. Schlumberger 18K Yellow Gold Red Enamel Diamond Bracelet
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
& Co. Introducing the Tiffany & Co. Jean Schlumberger Diamond and Red Paillonné Enamel Bangle Bracelet
Category

20th Century American Modern Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Enamel Diamond Gold Platinum Snake Bracelet
Located in Miami, FL
18 Karat Yellow Gold and Platinum Vintage Enamel Snake Bracelet Featuring 4.60 Carats of Round
Category

20th Century American Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold

Victorian Rose Gold Sterling Silver Diamond and Enamel Bracelet
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
The enameling of this bracelet bursts with vibrant color and liveliness. Both beautiful and elegant
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Retro 18kt Yellow Gold Enamel And Diamond Snake Bracelet
Located in Firenze, IT
The head of the snake with blue enamel and diamond, weighing approximately: 29,3 grams; Lenght
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

14 Karat Gold, Black Enamel and Diamond Victorian Revival Bracelet
Located in Towson, MD
Lovely and timely 14kt yellow gold bracelet with black enamel. There are .88 carats of buttercup
Category

Vintage 1950s Victorian Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Enamel

Victorian Turquoise, Pearl, Ruby and Diamond Enameled Hand Bracelet
Located in Narberth, PA
stem. The detailed, feminine hand is decorated with an intricate pattern of royal blue enameling
Category

Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Enamel

David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Diamond and Black Enamel Skip Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in Southampton, PA
. Crafted from 18K Yellow Gold, the center of this bangle bracelet features sparkling Diamonds set within
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Diamond and White Enamel Skip Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in Southampton, PA
heart skipping a beat. Inset Diamonds and White Enamel come together to create an accessory that is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

David Webb 18k Gold Platinum Black Enamel Diamond Horse Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in Palm Beach, FL
David Webb stylized horse bracelet, decorated in black enamel enhanced by pavé-set round diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Bangles

Materials

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

Diamonds Emeralds Snake Dragon Blue Enamel Flexible Bracelet 18K Gold, 1970
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
Snake or Dragon flexible Bracelet with Diamonds, Emeralds, fine blue Enamel in 18 karat Yellow Gold
Category

Vintage 1970s Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Enamel

Fabulous Simulated Diamond Flower Pattern White Enamel Bracelet
By Bijoux Num
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bijoux Num fabulous flower pattern white enamel bangle bracelet. This beautiful bracelet features
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Bangles

Materials

Other, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Antique Georgian Enamel Diamond Gold Pearl Bracelet
Located in Chicago, IL
with a diamond-set silver star on a cobalt blue enamel ground within an opaque white enamel frame
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Georgian Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Pearl

Victorian Etruscan 0.85 Total Carat Diamond Starburst and Enamel Bracelet
Located in Narberth, PA
buckle inspired design. Each sparkling old Mine Cut diamond is surrounded by a royal blue enameled
Category

Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

18 Karat Gold Hard Enamel Diamond Bracelet
Located in Troy, MI
18 Karat gold bracelet features a twisted design of turquoise blue enamel accented with a diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co. Schlumberger Diamond and Enamel Bracelet
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
This Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger signed bracelet features scattered bezel set diamonds set in 18kt
Category

20th Century American Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

19th Century Victorian Diamond Enamel Gold Bracelet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
constellation of diamonds connected through jet black enamel. Crafted in 18k yellow gold. Accompanied with its
Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Italian Diamond Sapphire 18k White Gold Silver Enamel Snake Watch Bracelet
Located in New York City, NY
. Furthermore, the bracelet features beautiful turquoise-colored enamel scales. Diamond weight 1.03 carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Silver, Enamel

Van Cleef Arpels Enamel Diamond Gold Bracelet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
all VCA pieces strive for. Created with a multicolored blue enamel. The designer has perfectly placed
Category

Vintage 1960s French Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

David Webb Gold and Black Enamel Tiger Bracelet with Diamonds and Emeralds
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold and black enamel with round brilliant cut Diamonds weighing
Category

Vintage 1970s Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Enamel

David Webb 18 Karat Gold Diamonds Ruby Green Enamel Frog Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in Marcianise, IT
modeled as two textured green enamel facing frogs with circular-cut diamond stylized lips and cabochon
Category

Vintage 1960s American Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

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Enamel Diamond Bangle For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact enamel diamond bangle 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 Enamel. Our collection of these items for sale includes 340 vintage editions and 151 modern creations to choose from as well. If you’re looking for an enamel diamond bangle from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 19th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. As it relates to this specific piece, our collection includes designs that are universally popular, but .5 Carat and 1 Carat carat weights, specifically, are sought with frequency. Finding an appealing enamel diamond bangle — no matter the origin — is easy, but Nouvelle Bague, Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co. and David Webb each produced a popular version that is worth a look. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also rose cut and mixed cut versions for sale. If you’re browsing our inventory for an enamel diamond bangle, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a Enamel Diamond Bangle?

On average, an enamel diamond bangle at 1stDibs sells for $7,999, while they’re typically $1 on the low end and $180,000 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.  

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.