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Cartier 18K White Gold Pave Diamond Ceramic Love Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier 18K White Gold Pave Love Bangle Size 19 Bracelet. The bracelet is crafted of 18 karat white
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cartier White Gold Pave Diamond Ceramic Love Bracelet N6032420
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
cut diamonds pave set between the screws. The total diamond weight is 2.18ct. The bracelet features a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Bangles

Materials

Diamond

Cartier White Gold Pave Diamond Ceramic Love Bracelet N6032421
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
diamonds pave set between the screws. The total diamond weight is 2.18ct. The bracelet features a hinge
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Bangles

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Cartier White Gold Pave Diamond and Ceramic Love Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
diamonds pave set between the screws. The total diamond weight is 2.18ct. The bracelet features a hinge
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cartier Rose Gold Full Pave Diamond Love Bracelet N6036918
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A sparkly 18k rose gold diamond Cartier bracelet from the Love collection. The bracelet comprises
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Cartier Rose Gold Pave Diamond SM Love Bracelet N6710716
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A sparkly 18k rose gold diamond Cartier bracelet from the Love collection. The bracelet comprises
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Cartier Rose Gold Full Pave Diamond Love Bracelet N6036917
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A stunning 18k rose gold diamond Cartier bracelet from the Love collection. The bracelet comprises
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Cartier Juste un Clou Pavé Diamond Bracelet Size 15
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
with the front of the piece being entirely pavé set with 374 round brilliant cut diamonds. This is the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cartier Rose Gold Full Diamond Pave Love Bracelet N6036916
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A sparkly 18k rose gold diamond Cartier bracelet from the Love collection. The bracelet comprises
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Cartier White Gold Pave Diamond Ceramic Love Bracelet N6032417
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
cut diamonds pave set between the screws with an approximate total weight of 1.99ct. The bracelet
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Brown Diamond Pave White Gold Multiple Bands Cuff Bracelet
Located in Southampton, PA
mesmerizing bracelet is embellished with scintillating diamonds weighing in total 7.50 carats for a charming
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Bangles

Materials

Brown Diamond, 18k Gold

Hermès Collier Diamond Pave White Gold Bracelet Size Small
By Hermès
Located in Southampton, PA
This glamorous bracelet by Hermes from its stunning Kelly collection exhibits exceptional beauty
Category

20th Century French Bangles

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

A gold double row cuff bracelet with pave diamond sections.
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A textured gold,two row cuff bracelet with pave diamond sections, in 18k and platinum. Van Cleef
Category

Vintage 1960s Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Cartier White Gold Pave Diamond and Ceramic Love Bracelet N6032416
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
cut diamonds pave set between the screws. The total diamond weight is 2.18ct. The bracelet features a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cartier White Gold Pave Diamond Love Bracelet Size 20 N6033605
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An amazing 18k white gold diamond bracelet by Cartier, from the Love collection. The bracelet has
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cartier Rose Gold Pave Diamond Love Bracelet Size 17 N6036917
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k rose gold diamond bracelet by Cartier, from their Love collection. The bracelet has 12 of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Cartier White Gold Pave Diamond Love Bracelet Size 18 N6033603
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An amazing 18k white gold diamond bracelet by Cartier, from the Love collection. The bracelet has
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Cartier Love Bracelet with Pave Diamonds
By Cartier
Located in Banbury, GB
The iconic authentic Cartier LOVE bracelet made in 18K yellow gold with 204 brilliant-cut diamonds
Category

2010s French Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Rose Gold Full Pave Diamond Juste Un Clou Bracelet N6702117
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A stunning 18k rose gold diamond bangle by Cartier from the Juste Un Clou collection. The bangle is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Cartier White Gold Full Pave Diamond Juste Un Clou Bracelet N6707317
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A stunning 18k white gold diamond bangle by Cartier from the Juste Un Clou collection. The bangle
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Jude Frances Guinevere Diamond and 18 Karat Gold Cross Bangle Bracelet
By Jude Frances
Located in Hicksville, NY
cross on a pave diamond bracelet. This hinged bangle bracelet has a safety clasp and fits up to a 7.25
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Bangles

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, Gold, 18k Gold

Cartier Rose Gold Juste Un Clou Diamond Pave Double Nail Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Juste Un Clou Diamond Pave Double Nail Bracelet. Excellent condition. REF.: N6708617 18K pink gold
Category

20th Century French Modern Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

Cartier Rose Gold Full Pave Diamond Love Bracelet Size 16 N6036916
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A stunning 18k rose gold diamond Cartier bracelet from the Love collection. The bracelet comprises
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Cartier Rose Gold Full Diamond Pave Love Bracelet Size 18 N6036918
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A sparkly 18k rose gold diamond Cartier bracelet from the Love collection. The bracelet comprises
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Cartier Yellow Gold Pave Diamond SM Love Bracelet Size 17 N6710617
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k yellow gold diamond Cartier bracelet from the Love collection. The bracelet comprises of the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Yellow Gold Pave Diamond SM Love Bracelet Size 17 N6710617
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k yellow gold diamond Cartier bracelet from the Love collection. The bracelet comprises of the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Rose Gold Full Pave Diamond Love Bracelet Size 19 N6036919
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A stunning 18k rose gold diamond bracelet by Cartier from the Love collection. The bracelet has 12
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Cartier Rose Gold Pave Diamond SM Love Bracelet Size 19 N6710719
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A sparkly 18k rose gold diamond Cartier bracelet from the Love collection. The bracelet comprises
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Cartier White Gold Pave Diamond SM Love Bracelet Size 19 N6710819
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
motifs, this bracelet is complemented with 177 round brilliant cut pave set diamonds which have a total
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

18K Gold Snake Bracelet with Pave` Diamonds, Ruby and Sapphire Eyes
Located in Nantucket, MA
An exquisite snake bracelet of densely woven 18K gold in a herringbone pattern with pave`-set
Category

Late 20th Century Bangles

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Bvlgari Serpenti 18K White Gold Full Diamond Pave Bracelet Size Large
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
Presented within the renowned “Serpenti” collection, this sublime Bvlgari bracelet features an
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Bulgari Serpenti 18K White Gold Full Diamond Pave Bracelet Size Medium
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
white gold and dazzling diamonds, the fascinating beauty of a serpent's graceful form is translated onto
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Bvlgari Serpenti 18K White Gold Full Diamond Pave Bracelet Size Small
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
shimmering 18K white gold, this stunning bracelet from Bvlgari is adorned with scintillating diamonds for a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cartier 18 Karat Rose and White Gold Pavé Diamond Love Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
Diamonds of 1.47ct total colour E-F, clarity VVS mounted in 18k White & Rose Gold. The Bracelet has a screw
Category

2010s Modern Bangles

Materials

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

Cartier White Gold Pave Diamond Ceramic Love Bracelet N6033602 Size 17
By Cartier
Located in Banbury, GB
Clarity E-F Color Diamonds gracing the entirety of its length, this 18k white gold Cartier Love Bracelet
Category

2010s French Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Peridot Pear Cut Bracelet in 18Kt Gold with Blue and White Pave Diamonds
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
Peridot Pear shape bracelet with Blue and White Diamonds pave setting, in 18Kt yellow gold. The
Category

2010s Greek Modern Bangles

Materials

White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Peridot, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Love Bracelet Classic Model Full Pave Diamonds Yellow Gold Size 16
By Cartier
Located in MIAMI, FL
Timeless creation from famed designer Cartier. The bracelet is the fully pave diamond model in a
Category

2010s French Modern Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bijoux Num Pave Diamond Shape CZ Gilded Sterling Silver Bracelet
By Bijoux Num
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful bracelet featuring two rows of diamond shaped encrusted cubic zirconia with gold edged
Category

2010s Contemporary Bangles

Materials

Gold Plate, Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Cartier Love Bracelet Set in Rose and White Gold Pave Diamond
By Cartier
Located in Banbury, GB
Brand Cartier Model 6039217 Date Circa 2015 Retail Price Approx £31,300 / $38000 including VAT __________________________________ Metal 18K Rose Gold White Gold Size 16 Serial VU2***...
Category

2010s French Bangles

Materials

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

Cartier Love Bracelet Set in Rose and White Gold Pave Diamond
By Cartier
Located in Banbury, GB
Dandelion Antiques Code AT-LSWL Brand Cartier Model N6039200 Date Circa 2015 Retail Price Approx £28800 / $38800 including VAT __________________________________ Metal 18K Rose Gold ...
Category

2010s French Bangles

Materials

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

Cartier Love Pavé Diamond 18k Rose Gold Bracelet Small Model Size 17
By Cartier
Located in Banbury, GB
Stones Diamond Total Diamond Weight 0.95ct approx Weight Approximately 17.4 g Width Approximately 3.65 mm
Category

2010s French Bangles

Materials

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

Van Cleef Arpels Pavé Set Diamond and 18ct Yellow Gold Hinged Cuff Bracelet
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in London, GB
A diamond pavé set cuff bracelet by Van Cleef and Arpels, circa 2000. This cuff bracelet is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Bangles

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold

Cartier Love Bracelet 18K White Gold with Pave Diamonds – Size 17, With Cert
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Love Bracelet 18K White Gold with Pave Diamonds – Size 17, Certificate Included. This
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

David Webb Gold Vintage 18k Yellow Leopard Double Head Pave Diamond Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
platinum Double Leopard Bangle Bracelet with Emerald Eyes and Black Enamel Spots biting a Pave Diamond Ring
Category

Vintage 1980s American Bangles

Bijoux Num Pave Diamond Shape CZ Platinum-plated Sterling Silver Bracelet
By Bijoux Num
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful bracelet featuring two rows of diamond shaped encrusted cubic zirconia with silver edged
Category

2010s Contemporary Bangles

Materials

Sterling Silver, Rhodium

Bijoux Num Pave Diamond Shape CZ Platinum-plated Sterling Silver Bracelet
By Bijoux Num
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful bracelet featuring two rows of diamond shaped encrusted cubic zirconia with Black rhodium
Category

2010s Contemporary Bangles

Materials

Rhodium, Sterling Silver

Cartier LOVE Bracelet Pavé Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Size 17 B&P s
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
, crafted in 18K yellow gold and set with 204 brilliant-cut diamonds totaling 2 carats. The bracelet
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Chanel Matelasse Diamond Pearl 18K Wide Bangle Bracelet Matching Ring C 2009
By Chanel
Located in Aspen, CO
Chanel Paris Matelasse pearl and pavé diamond bangle bracelet and matching ring, accompanied with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Bracelets

Materials

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

Vintage 0.40 CTW Pave Diamond Platinum Bangle Bracelet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Articulated platinum bangle bracelet centering a circular center station Pavé set with round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Modern Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

18 Karat Yellow Gold Pave Diamond Hinged Cuff Bangle Bracelet
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Pave Diamond Hinged Cuff Bangle Bracelet This beautiful bracelet is set
Category

Late 20th Century Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

5.25 Carat Pave Diamond Flower Bangle Bracelet 18 Karat In Stock
Located in Boca Raton, FL
18k White Gold 5.25ctw Pave Diamond Flower Bangle Bracelet Material: 18k White Gold Diamond Details
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern More Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Pavé Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Flexible Cuff Rounded Bangle Bracelet
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Pavé diamond flexible cuff bracelet crafted in 18 karat yellow gold. The bangle features 78 round
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.06 Carat Diamond Pave Beaded Bangle Bracelet 18 Karat in Stock
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Material: 18k White Gold Diamond Details: Approx. 1.06ctw diamond round Diamonds. Diamonds are G/H
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

LB Exclusive 18K Yellow Gold 1.75 ct Diamond Pave Chain Bangle Bracelet
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
This lovely LB Exclusive 18K Yellow Gold 1.75 ct Diamond Pave Chain Bangle Bracelet is a timeless
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

David Yurman 18k Two Tone Gold Pave Diamond Open Waverly Cuff Bangle Bracelet
By David Yurman
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- Numerous Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave Set - VS1/VS2 Clarity
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

LB Exclusive 18K White Gold 2.50ct Diamond Pave Bracelet
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
There's something so chic about this diamond bangle bracelet. It features a rigid and semi-wide
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Roberto Coin 18 Karat White Gold Thin Pavé Diamond Bangle Bracelet
By Roberto Coin
Located in Baltimore, MD
Roberto Coin 18 Karat White Gold Pave Diamond Bangle Bracelet Metal: 18 karat white gold Weight
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bangles

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

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Pave Diamond Bangle Bracelet For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate pave diamond bangle bracelet for your needs in our varied inventory. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and White Gold. Find an antique version now, or shop for 78 vintage or 183 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. You’re likely to find the perfect pave diamond bangle bracelet among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 19th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Creating a pave diamond bangle bracelet has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Cartier, Bulgari and LB Exclusive are consistently popular. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also brilliant cut and baguette cut versions for sale. Finding a pave diamond bangle bracelet for sale for women should be easy, but there are 71 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Pave Diamond Bangle Bracelet?

On average, a pave diamond bangle bracelet at 1stDibs sells for $10,000, while they’re typically $345 on the low end and $225,000 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.