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1970s Frascarolo Yellow Gold, Enamel, Emeralds and Diamond Bracelet
By Frascarolo
Located in Torino, IT
Recognizable and imposing Frascarolo’s Tiger Bracelet in Yellow Gold, Emeralds, Diamonds and
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Vintage 1970s Italian Bangles

Materials

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

David Webb Gatsby Pearl Platinum Gold Enamel Diamond Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in Lambertville, NJ
David Webb 18k gold and platinum bracelet, with black enamel, approx. 1.50ctw H/VS-Si1 diamonds and
Category

Late 20th Century Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum, Enamel

Tiffany Co. Light Blue Schlumberger Bangle with Diamonds
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in Chestnut Hill, MA
Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger Light Blue Enamel Bangle With Diamonds
Category

20th Century Unknown Retro Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Diamond Multicolored Enamel Gold Bird Bracelet
Located in New York , NY
The Bracelet consisting of a polychrome enamel bird in shades of green, red, white, black, blue and
Category

20th Century Italian Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Cow Print 18 Kt White Gold Enameled Bracelet with Diamonds
Located in Valenza, IT
cut diamonds. Its retro-style is lightened by the fun enamel cow print. Everything about this bracelet
Category

2010s Italian Artisan Bangles

Materials

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

Antique Victorian 2.80ct Old Cut Diamond, Ruby Turquoise Enamel Snake Bracelet
Located in Kenley surrey, GB
A Superb example of a Victorian Serpent Bangle Bracelet . This is extremely attractive and very
Category

Antique 1870s French Victorian Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Enamel

Schlumberger Golden Enamel Paillonne Bracelet with Diamonds
Located in Chestnut Hill, MA
Estate 18 karat yellow gold wide yellow paillonne enamel Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger bangle bracelet
Category

20th Century Unknown Retro Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

14k Gold Evil Eye Necklace with Dark Green Enamel and 0.43 ct Diamonds
By Charms Company
Located in Okmeydanı, 34
14k Gold Nazar bangle with a unique shape. Created with Enamel & Diamonds.
Category

2010s European Modern Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Enamel

Diamond Silver Gold Blue Enamel Snake Bracelet
Located in Madrid, ES
Snake bangle bracelet with silver topped and Gold 18 Kts. backed, with blue enamel and old cut
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

David Webb Black Enamel Diamond Gold Earrings
By David Webb
Located in Chestnut Hill, MA
An iconic pair of black enamel coated 18 karat yellow gold and platinum drop hoop earrings with
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20th Century Bangles

Materials

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

White diamonds Tiger Print Tubogas Bracelet and enamel in18kt yellow gold
Located in Valenza, IT
. Chinese tombs contain tigers to ward off evil spirits. About the diamonds: n. of diamonds: 194 White
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2010s Italian Modern Bangles

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

DAVID WEBB Diamond Enamel Horse Bracelet
Located in New York City, NY
A wonderful gold and diamond enamel horse bracelet by David Webb. Set on Platinum and Gold.
Category

American Bangles

Materials

18k Gold

ROBERTO COIN Diamond, Gold, and Enamel Stirrup Bracelet
By Roberto Coin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
extremely sturdy. The stirrups move, so the diamonds capture the light. If you like your sophistication with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

David Webb Red Enamel Diamond Gold Platinum Shoelace Cuff Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Amazing 18k gold platinum enamel cuff bracelet crafted by David Webb. Features 3.30ctw of H/VS
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Leopard Print Design Bracelet Diamonds Black Enamel 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Melbourne, FL
Check this bracelet out!!! A heavy, 18 karat yellow gold hinged bracelet with enameled spots and
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Bangles

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold

Incredible Hand Enameled Dragon Bracelet set with Diamonds and Rubies in Gold
Located in Warrington, PA
Incredible Hand Enameled Dragon Bracelet set with Diamonds and Rubies in Gold
Category

20th Century Unknown Modernist Bangles

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Harlequin Enamel Gold Snake Bracelet
Located in Chestnut Hill, MA
, black and light blue enamel coiling scales, with 2 bezel set pear shape cognac diamonds for the eyes
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

White Enamel Gold Snake Bracelet
Located in Chestnut Hill, MA
18 karat yellow gold diamond and emerald eye coiling snake bracelet, white enamel on each
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Bangles

Materials

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

Enamel Gold Indian Lion Bracelet
Located in Blowing Rock, NC
This early 1900's Indian Enamel and gold bracelet quite unique. The enamel work is extremely
Category

20th Century Unknown Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 22k Gold

Enamel Gold Dual Tiger Bracelet
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Dual tiger's in 18K yellow gold accented in diamonds with ruby eyes.
Category

American Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Ruby

18 Karat Swiss Antique Enamel Bracelet
Located in Chestnut Hill, MA
18 Karat yellow gold Swiss enamel bracelet featuring four small landscape scenes.
Category

20th Century Bangles

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Vertigo Obtuse Bracelet - 18 Carat Yellow Gold and White Diamond
By Stephen Webster
Located in London, GB
angularity, with shards of dramatic Neon Lime enamel and white baguette Diamonds. Crafted in 18ct Yellow Gold.
Category

2010s British Contemporary Bangles

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Vertigo Obtuse Bracelet - 18 Carat Yellow Gold and White Diamond
By Stephen Webster
Located in London, GB
angularity, with shards of dramatic Neon Lime enamel and white baguette Diamonds. Crafted in 18ct Yellow Gold.
Category

2010s British Contemporary Bangles

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Stephen Webster Vertigo Obtuse 18 Karat Yellow Gold and White Diamond Bracelet
By Stephen Webster
Located in London, GB
titanium and ceramic enamel, precious metals, diamonds and exotic baguette cut spinels. Vertigo is a
Category

2010s British Contemporary Bangles

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel, Yellow Gold

Giraffe print enamel white diamond tubogas bangle bracelet
Located in Valenza, IT
This bangle bracelet represents the perfect mix between tradition and innovation: its retro style
Category

2010s Italian Artisan Retro Bracelets

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel

DAVID WEBB Gold Platinum Enamel Diamond Ruby Snake Bangle Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in New York , NY
DAVID WEBB 18K Gold Platinum Enamel Diamond Ruby Snake Bangle Bracelet. Of crossover design, the
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Vintage 1970s American Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

1930 s Diamond Emerald Detachable Clips on a Black Enamel Bangle
Located in Southampton, NY
A black enamel platinum bracelet with a diamond set clasp accentuated by cabochon emeralds.
Category

French Clamper Bracelets

Enamel Uncut Diamond 22 Karat Gold Earrings
By Manjrie
Located in Singapore, Singapore
a “Manjrie Enamel Uncut Diamond 22 Karat Gold Bangle Bracelet” wrapped on a woman’s wrist and
Category

2010s Indian Artisan Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond

Manjrie Enamel Uncut Diamond Pearl 22 Karat Gold Necklace
By Manjrie
Located in Singapore, Singapore
Uncut Diamond 22 Karat Gold Earrings" and further enhanced with a "Manjrie Enamel Uncut Diamond 22 Karat
Category

2010s Indian Artisan Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 22k Gold

English Victorian 15 Karat Rose Gold Diamond Garnet Enamel Bracelet
Located in Lombard, IL
English Victorian Circa 1870 15Kt rose gold garnet diamond enamel hinged stiff bangle bracelet
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Clamper Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 15k Gold, Rose Gold

Blue Enamel Diamond Bangle 18k White Gold
Located in Dallas, TX
Blue Enamel & Diamond Bangle 18K White Gold. The bangle features approximately 2.16ctw of round
Category

20th Century Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel

Tiffany Co. Schlumberger 18K Yellow Gold Blue Enamel Diamond Bangle Bracelet
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Blue Enamel Diamond Bangle Bracelet. 18 kt
Category

20th Century American Modern Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel

David Webb Gold Coral Bypass Crossover White Enamel Diamond Bangle Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb Gold Coral Bypass Crossover White Enamel Diamond Bangle Circa 1965 Bracelet A CORAL
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Vintage 1960s American Modern Bangles

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Gold, Enamel

Roberto Coin White Gold and Enamel Diamond Bangle
By Roberto Coin
Located in London, England
: VVS2-VS1 An unusually designed Roberto Coin 18ct white gold hinged bangle set with diamonds and white
Category

Early 2000s Italian Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co. Schlumberger White Enamel Diamond Bangle Bracelet, 21st Century
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
A DIAMOND AND WHITE ENAMEL BANGLE BRACELET, BY JEAN SCHLUMBERGER, TIFFANY & CO. Designed as a white
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21st Century and Contemporary French Retro Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel

La Nouvelle Bague Sterling Silver Blue Enamel Diamond Bangle Bracelet
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: La Nouvelle Bague Material: sterling silver Diamond: 49 round cut = .75cttw Color: G
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Sterling Silver, Enamel

2.74 Carats, Columbian Emerald, Black Enamel Diamonds Bangle/ Modern Bracelet
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very smart & chic Emerald & Black Enamel Modern/ Bangle Art Deco style Bracelet set in 18K Gold
Category

2010s Art Deco Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

David Webb Panthere 18K Yellow Gold White Enamel Diamond Bangle Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Webb panther bangle bracelet is designed white enamel spots, emerald cabochon eyes, and a head adorned
Category

20th Century American Modern Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Tiffany Co. Schlumberger Platinum 18 Karat Gold Green Enamel Diamond Bangle
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
A DIAMOND AND GREEN ENAMEL BANGLE BRACELET, BY JEAN SCHLUMBERGER, TIFFANY & CO. Designed as a Green
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Retro Bangles

Materials

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

Tiffany Co. Schlumberger Platinum 18 Karat Gold Black Enamel Diamond Bangle
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
A DIAMOND AND BLACK ENAMEL BANGLE BRACELET, BY JEAN SCHLUMBERGER, TIFFANY & CO. Designed as a Black
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Retro Bangles

Materials

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

Frascarolo Red Panda Bear Enamel Diamond Bangle Bracelet Yellow Gold Italy 1960s
By Frascarolo
Located in Lisbon, PT
Frascarolo Mid-Century enamel and diamond red panda bear bangle bracelet in 18kt yellow gold
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Bangles

Materials

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

ROBERTO COIN Horse White Enamel Diamond Rose Gold Bracelet
By Roberto Coin
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Rose Gold Horse White Enamel & Diamond Bangle Bracelet by Roberto Coin. This bracelet comes
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Enamel, Diamond Ruby Frog Bangle
Located in Miami, FL
Elegantly fun, this 18karat yellow gold masterpiece boasts a vividly enameled frog, bathed in a
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Modern Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Enamel

White Enamel and Diamond Bangle Bracelet
Located in Nantucket, MA
A white enamel and sterling silver bangle bracelet with a line of round, brilliant cut diamonds set
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Enamel

Enamel Diamond and Gold Snake Bangle
Located in London, GB
An enamel and diamond hinged snake bangle, with a blue enamel body, with green enamel detail around
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Enamel

Enamel Diamond Gold Bangle Bracelet
Located in Miami, FL
18k yellow gold enamel bangle featuring 6 single cut diamonds weighing approximately .50cts total
Category

20th Century American Bangles

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold

Diamond and Enamel Evil Eye Bangle Bracelet
Located in Nantucket, MA
Offering you all the protection from evil, this white enamel bangle bracelet features six evil eye
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Hidalgo Blue Enamel Diamond Gold Bangle Bracelet
By Hidalgo
Located in Stamford, CT
Hidalgo 18k white gold blue enamel “XX” design diamond hinged bangle bracelet. No damage to enamel
Category

1990s Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel, White Gold

Soho Black Enamel Bangle Bracelet with Diamonds
By SOHO
Located in Dallas, TX
SOHO sterling silver black enamel bangle bracelet with diamonds. Total diamond carat weight: 0.12
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Victorian Agate Diamond Enamelled Bangle, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
Dating back to 1880s, is this engaging/impressive agate and diamond enamelled bangle. Set to the
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Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Bangles

Materials

Agate, Diamond, 15k Gold, Silver, Enamel

Giuliano Natural Pearl Diamond and Enamel Bangle
By Giuliano
Located in London, GB
Here we have a exquisite, enamelled gem set bangle by Carlo Giuliano. Giuliano was renowned for his
Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, Enamel

19th Century Gold Enamel and Diamond Bangle
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A 14 carat gold bangle decorated all over with perfect night blue translucent enamel over a wave
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel

Diamond and Enamel Bangle in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful bangle with 1.00 ct. good quality white diamond rounds and black enamel. Handmade in 14k
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Pearl Diamond Enamel Gold Snake Bangle Bracelet
Located in Stamford, CT
14k yellow gold green enamel diamond Snake hinged bangle bracelet. Green enamel top half and
Category

Vintage 1970s Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, Enamel, Yellow Gold, Gold

1960s Blue Enamel Diamond Gold Snake Bangle Bracelet
Located in Hicksville, NY
Beautiful rich blue enamel work around the entire snake with the inner bangle showing the scales
Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Retro Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel

La Nouvelle Bague Enamel Diamond Gold Bangle Bracelet
By Nouvelle Bague
Located in Houston, TX
.90 carats; G-I color and VS clarity. The enamel on the bangle is a deep brownish plum with dark red
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Enamel

Schlumberger White Enamel and Diamond Bangle
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
An 18 karat yellow gold with white paillonné enamel and diamond wide bangle, Jean Schlumberger for
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 18k 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.