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Pave Diamond Enamel Double Serpent Head Bracelet
Located in Boca Raton, FL
gold and brightly colored enamels. Additionally, there are .50 carat total weight of diamonds added for
Category

Late 20th Century Modern Bangles

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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

A chic enamel, diamond and gold snake bracelet.
Located in New York, NY
An 18 karat yellow gold, enamel and diamond snake bracelet. Circa 1950.
Category

Vintage 1950s Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Mughal Empire Vintage Enameled Bracelet 22Kt Gold 8.93 Ctw in Diamonds Rubies
Located in Miami, FL
Gem set decorated lions bangle from the Mughal Empire. Magnificent and colorful vintage bracelet
Category

Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

18 Karat Gold and Hard Enamel Diamond Bracelet Add a Splash of Color
By Campanelli Pear
Located in Troy, MI
18 Karat gold bracelet features a twisted design of white and turquoise enamel accented with a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Enamel

Vintage Soho Yellow Enamel Bracelet with Two-Diamond Stations
By SOHO
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage Soho 18K Gold, Yellow Enamel Bangle Bracelet with 2 Diamond Stations totaling 0.50CTW
Category

20th Century Italian Contemporary Bangles

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold

Tiffany Schlumberger Enamel Bracelet with Diamonds Yellow Gold
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
enamel, is like no other! When complimented by diamonds this bracelet is truly superb!
Category

20th Century Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Mid-Century, French, Diamond Gemstone Enamel 18k Gold Lion Hinged Bracelet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Mid Century French Diamond Gemstone Enamel 18k Gold Lion Hinged Bracelet. Featuring two pearls
Category

Vintage 1960s Bangles

Materials

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

An exquisite champlevé enamel and diamond "jarretiere" bracelet
Located in New York, NY
A champlevé enamel and diamond "jarretiere" bracelet. French. Circa 1840-1860.
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Nouvelle Bague Enamel and Diamond Bracelet
By Nouvelle Bague
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Nouvelle Bague 18K rose and yellow gold tubular and gold ball hinged bracelet with green enameled
Category

Late 20th Century Bangles

Materials

18k Gold, Sterling Silver

David Webb 18K Yellow Gold 1.50 Ct Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire and Enamel Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in Southampton, PA
imagination. Black enamel accents this 6.3” bangle-style bracelet, which in anchored by an 18K Yellow Gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Bangles

Materials

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

David Webb Enamel Ruby Diamond Gold Frog Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
-cut diamonds with an ATW of .50 carat. The head and body of the frog is made of white enamel hinged
Category

Vintage 1960s American Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

La Nouvelle Bague 18KT Rose Gold Tubogas, Blue Enamel .91Ct. Diamond Bracelet
By Nouvelle Bague
Located in New York, NY
tubogas, and half in a navy blue enamel. The bracelet is accented with a large white gold pave diamond
Category

1990s Italian Modern Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Enamel

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

21st Century and Contemporary French Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

ROBERTO COIN Cobra Enamel Ruby Diamond Rose Gold Bracelet
By Roberto Coin
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Rose Gold "Cobra" Diamond & Ruby Enamel Bangle Bracelet by Roberto Coin. With round brilliant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

ROBERTO COIN Nemo Diamond Ruby Enamel White Gold Bracelet
By Roberto Coin
Located in Southampton, PA
18k White Gold "Nemo" Diamond & Ruby Enamel Bangle Bracelet by Roberto Coin. With round brilliant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Victorian 1870 Etruscan Revival Enamel Star Bracelet in 15kt Gold with Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
during the Victorian Era (1837-1901), circa back in the 1870 This bangle bracelet has been carefully
Category

Antique 1870s English Etruscan Revival Bangles

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Victorian 18K Yellow Gold, Blue Enamel and 3.0 Carat Diamond Snake Wrap Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Blue Enamel and Old Mine Cut Diamond Snake Wrap Bracelet C.1880 Though it may come as a
Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

An Antique Yellow Gold, Enamel, Pearl, and Diamond Bracelet.
Located in New York, NY
An antique yellow gold, enamel pearl and diamond hinged bangle bracelet with a heart motif
Category

Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, 15k Gold

Belle Époque Antique Blue Enamel Diamond Platinum Gold Bracelet
Located in Chicago, IL
and diamond openwork design applied over a royal blue guilloche enamel ground. The sides of the
Category

Early 20th Century Belle Époque Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Platinum

David Webb Platinum 18K Yellow Gold Zebra Black and White Enamel Diamond Brace
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Iconic bracelet designed by David Webb in 1963. Made of 18 karat yellow gold, enamel and accented
Category

20th Century American Modern Bangles

Materials

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

A spectacular gold, enamel, ruby and diamond snake bracelet.
Located in New York, NY
An 18 karat yellow gold, white enamel, ruby and diamond snake bracelet.
Category

Vintage 1970s Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Antique French Diamond, Ruby, Gold and Enamel Serpent Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
A French Antique 18 kt gold and oxidized silver and blue enamel serpent bracelet with diamonds and
Category

Antique 1880s French Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Victorian Blue Enamel, Diamond and Pearl-Accented Snake Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
A Victorian 18 karat gold and blue enamel snake bracelet with diamonds and pearls. The old mine-cut
Category

Antique 1870s Victorian Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Antique Moonstone and Diamond Blue Enamel Yellow Gold Bracelet
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Vibrant royal blue enamel, a beautiful backdrop which allows its fine moonstones and diamonds to
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Bangles

Materials

Moonstone, Diamond, 18k Gold

Victorian Blue Enamel Half-Pearl Diamond Gold Buckle Motif Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
An antique gold bangle bracelet with a double-buckle motif comprised of half-pearls and diamonds
Category

Antique 1870s Victorian Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold

Original David Webb Green Enamel Ruby Diamond Frog Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in Bal Harbour, FL
more iconic than this. Articulated green enamel links are highlighted with 18kt gold warts and this
Category

20th Century American Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum, 18k Gold

Victorian 14 Karat Gold Diamond and Emerald Enameled Snake Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
This stylish unique Victorian enamel, diamond, and ruby snake bangle bracelet is crafted in 14
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold

Enamel Snake Bracelet
Located in London, GB
A Victorian snake bracelet, with blue and white enamel, with some red and green enamel set with 10
Category

Antique 1880s Victorian Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold

15 kt Victorian Diamond and Banded Agate Enamel Bracelet
By Glorious Antique Jewelry
Located in Stamford, CT
diamonds. Nature birthed the agates. Man chose them as he saw fit for his design and cut then so that the
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Bangles

Materials

Agate, Diamond, 15k Gold

Antique Wide Cobalt Blue Enamel Diamond Gold Belt Design Cuff Bracelet
Located in Miami, FL
enamel top, embellished with diamond-studded floral designs. The needle is decorated with black enamel
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Bangles

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Guilloche Enamel Snake Serpent Bracelet 18 Karat 2.25 Carat
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This awesome snake bracelet is guilloche enameled Green with Ruby eyes and is fully articulated
Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown High Victorian Bangles

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold

Victorian Turquoise Blue Enamel, Gold, Diamond and Ruby Snake Bracelet
Located in Austin, TX
A stunning and elegant triple coiled snake bracelet in a gorgeous turquoise blue enamel over 18k
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

David Webb Platinum Gold Diamond Jade Ruby Pearl and Enamel Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb, Platinum Gold Diamond Jade Ruby Pearl and Enamel Bracelet
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Ruby

David Webb "Horse" White Enamel Bracelet " Kingdom Collection"
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb "Horse" White Enamel and Gold Bangle Bracelet from Kingdom Collection This bracelet has
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel

Roberto Coin 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond and Enamel Scorpion Bracelet
By Roberto Coin
Located in Southampton, PA
This Roberto Coin bracelet is crafted from 18K yellow gold and decorated with enamel and a total of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Bangles

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Nouvelle Bague Sterling Silver and Yellow Gold Diamonds, Ivory and Blue Enamel
By Nouvelle Bague
Located in Southampton, PA
A captivatingly offbeat design that is attractively topped off with eye-catching enamel and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Gold

David Webb Enamel Giraffe Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
An 18 karat yellow enamel giraffe bangle bracelet with diamond (approx. 6.5 carats) and ruby eyes
Category

Vintage 1960s Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Jona A Black and White Enamel Diamond Rose Gold Snake Coil Bracelet
By Jona
Located in Torino, Piedmont
A stunning 18k rose gold, and enamel flexible coil snake bracelet by Jona. With circular cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Marina B Black Enamel Aquamarine Diamond 18 Karat Gold Cuff Bracelet
By Marina B
Located in New York, NY
adorned with 11 aquamarines and pave diamonds. Total carat weight of the aquamarines is approximately 12
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Bangles

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold

Nouvelle Bague Sterling Silver and 18K Rose Gold Diamond and Aubergine Enamel
By Nouvelle Bague
Located in Southampton, PA
, weighing 35.9 grams. This superb piece is decorated with white diamonds that amount to 0.08 carats.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Nouvelle Bague Sterling Silver and 18K Rose Gold Diamonds and Turquoise Enamel S
By Nouvelle Bague
Located in Southampton, PA
precious metals and alluring enamel that is luxuriously accentuated by the scintillating brilliance of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Nouvelle Bague Sterling Silver and 18 Karat Gold Diamonds and Purple Enamel Star
By Nouvelle Bague
Located in Southampton, PA
The eye-catching enamel, complemented by the luxurious radiance of gold and accentuated by the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Nouvelle Bague Sterling Silver and 18 Karat Gold Diamond and Ivory Enamel Ball
By Nouvelle Bague
Located in Southampton, PA
stunningly unconventional manner and beautifully decorated with sublime enamel and dazzling diamonds. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Nouvelle Bague Sterling Silver and 18 Karat Gold Diamonds, Ivory and Blue Enamel
By Nouvelle Bague
Located in Southampton, PA
A captivatingly offbeat design that is attractively topped off with eye-catching enamel and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Tiffany Co. 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond and Blue Enamel Schlumberger Bracelet
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
Code: COM2046 Brand: Tiffany & Co. Description: 18k Yellow Gold Diamond & Blue Enamel Schlumberger
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Bangles

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Guilloche Enamel Serpent Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
An antique gold and pink guilloche enamel bracelet in the form of a coiled serpent with a diamond
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Sterling Silver, 18k Gold

Nouvelle Bague Sterling Silver and 18 Karat Gold Diamonds and Black Enamel Star
By Nouvelle Bague
Located in Southampton, PA
gold, weighing 36.2 grams. This stunning piece is set with a total of 0.09 carats of white diamonds.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Nouvelle Bague Sterling Silver and 18 Karat Gold Diamond and Olive Enamel Star B
By Nouvelle Bague
Located in Southampton, PA
enamel and dazzling white diamonds. The bracelet is exquisitely made of sterling silver and 18K rose gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Gold

David Webb Platinum 18k Yellow Gold Black Enamel Elephant Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
The David Webb 18k yellow gold black enamel diamond, ruby, and green emerald elephant bracelet from
Category

20th Century American Modern Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel

Roberto Coin 18 Karat Enamel Bracelet
By Roberto Coin
Located in Houston, TX
Light blue enamel white gold bracelet marked "Italy 18K" on the inside and the signature inset ruby
Category

Early 2000s Italian Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

18K Yellow Gold Ram with White and Black Enamel Horns Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
alternating black and white stripes in enamel. His eyes are set with green marquise cut emeralds. In his mouth
Category

20th Century Unknown Modern Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Nouvelle Bague Sterling Silver and 18 Karat Gold Diamonds and Blue Enamel Star B
By Nouvelle Bague
Located in Southampton, PA
piece is beautifully decorated with dazzling white diamonds that weigh 0.04 carats in total.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Gold

David Webb Animal Kingdom Enamel Serpent Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in Bethesda, MD
. Crafted in enamel of a vibrant cinnabar with over a carat of diamond, rubies and emeralds. The
Category

Vintage 1970s Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold

Mappin and Webb Enamel Gold Bracelet and Earrings
By Mappin Webb
Located in Darnestown, MD
of red enamel centered with diamonds float on eighteen karat gold. The hinged bracelet has an inside
Category

Late 20th Century English Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Victorian Bracelet with Enamel Heart Locket and Retriever Dog Head
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
a blue enamel heart-shaped locket, set with rose cut diamonds. This is a sweet and playful motif and
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Antique Victorian Bracelet 14 Karat Gold Purple Guilloche Enamel Ribbon Estate
Located in Torrance, CA
. Six estimated 0.01 carat old rose cut diamonds are set into star shaped mounts (estimated I-J color
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Bangles

Materials

White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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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.