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Yellow Gold Sapphire and Diamond Cuff Bangle
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k yellow gold sapphire and diamond cuff bangle. The bangle features 5 sections set with
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21st Century and Contemporary Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond and Sapphire Bangle
Located in Princeton, NJ
18kt White Gold Bangle Bracelet with 12 Square cut Sapphires and aprx. 84 round diamonds.
Category

Early 2000s Modern Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Novelty Gold Sapphire Diamond Gold Tennis Racket Bangle
Located in London, England
An amazing yellow gold hinged bangle. The bangle is fashioned as a tennis racket and ball. The
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

18kt Yellow Gold Diamond Sapphire Bangle Bracelet
Located in San Francisco, CA
The perfect every day piece to help spruce up any outfit! This 18 karat yellow gold bangle features
Category

Late 20th Century Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Carat Gold Bangle with Diamonds and Sapphires
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An 18 carat gold bangle set with eight oval cabochon cut sapphires (app. 7 carats), horizontally
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Bangles

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

Diamond and Sapphire White Gold Bangle Bracelet
Located in Southampton, PA
diamonds with the regal appeal of sapphires into creating a stunningly fashionable look. The bracelet is
Category

20th Century Bangles

Materials

White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond and Sapphire Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet
Located in Southampton, PA
gold which welcomes tastefully contrasting sapphires totaling approximately 3.50 carats as well as
Category

20th Century Unknown Bangles

Materials

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

Diamond and Ceylon Sapphire Gold Bangle Bracelet
Located in Southampton, PA
décor. It is made of 14K yellow and white gold and set with approximately 1.10 carats of diamonds and a
Category

20th Century Unknown Bangles

Materials

White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Emerald Diamond Ruby Sapphire Gold Bangle Bracelet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
brilliant-cut diamonds which add sparkle and brilliance to the bangle. The piece has a brush-textured finish
Category

Late 20th Century American Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Ceylon Sapphire Diamonds Gold Bracelet Bangle
Located in London, GB
This beautiful bangle is set with a Ceylon sapphire with no indication of heating. This stunning
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Late Victorian Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Wide Sapphire Diamond Bangle Bracelet 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Dallas, TX
Wide Sapphire and Diamond Bangle Bracelet in 18K Yellow Gold. The bracelet features channel set 55
Category

Vintage 1980s Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Blue Sapphire and Diamond Bangle
Located in Bangkok, TH
A new diamond and blue sapphire bangle made in 18 Karat gold. The total diamond weight is about
Category

2010s Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

Sapphire and Diamonds Cuff Bangle 18 Karat Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Offered here is a gorgeous sapphire and diamond cuff bangle in 18kt gold. The cuff is extremely
Category

2010s Italian Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Sapphire Diamond Bangle
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
Approx. 0.961 carats total weight diamonds. Can be ordered 18k white/yellow/rose gold as well
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Bangles

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique Sapphire Gold and Silver Diamond Bangle Bracelet
Located in Napoli, NA
This beautiful bangle bracelet is crafted in 18K gold and silver, it is adorned with one natural
Category

Mid-20th Century Art Nouveau Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver, Gold

Multi Sapphire Diamond Lizard Bangle
Located in Southampton, PA
green and yellow sapphires and ~1.07ct of colored diamonds. Retail Price: $24,060.00
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Pair Of Lalalounis Diamond Ruby Sapphire Gold Bangles
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in San Antonio, TX
18kgold fluted and hinged Bangles with Chimera terminals, accented by diamonds , rubies, and
Category

Vintage 1980s Greek Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Sapphire and Diamond Cuff Bangle
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k yellow and white gold sapphire and diamond bangle. The open bangle is set to the centre with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Bangles

Materials

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

A Yellow Gold, Sapphire and Diamond Bangle Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
A 14 karat yellow gold, sapphire and diamond bracelet. Designed as a hinged bangle channel set
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Italian Cabochon Sapphire Diamond 18K Gold Bangle Bracelet
Located in Miami, FL
bangle bracelet. It is masterfully crafted in 18K yellow and white gold. Adorned with brilliant diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Antique Turquoise Sapphire Diamond Rose Gold Bangle Bracelet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A gorgeous Antique 10k (tested) rose gold filigree bangle bracelet. Features turquoise, rose cut
Category

Antique Early 1900s Victorian Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Turquoise, 10k Gold, Rose Gold

Sapphire and Diamond Bangle Bracelet
Located in New Orleans, LA
This stunning bangle bracelet is a symphony of sapphires. Featuring nine large sapphires totaling
Category

20th Century Unknown Contemporary Bangles

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Victorian Sapphire Diamond Bangle Bracelet
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Fantastic Victorian bangle, decorated in the center with a cushion-shaped cluster of four sapphires
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Cathy Waterman Pink Sapphire Diamond Gold Platinum Bangle
By Cathy Waterman
Located in Southampton, PA
** 22k Yellow Gold & Platinum Diamond Pink Sapphire Bracelet Bangle by Cathy Waterman. With 152 round
Category

Early 2000s American Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 22k Gold

Blue-Sapphire Diamond 18k White Gold Bangle Bracelet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A chic and elegant 18k white gold bangle. It features 3 rows of square-shape blue sapphire weighing
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Sapphire and Diamond Indian Bangle
Located in Litchfield, CT
and diamond best (10.0 carats total weight of sapphire and 8.0 carats total weight diamonds). The
Category

Vintage 1980s Indian Anglo-Indian Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Victorian bangle gold bracelet with sapphires and diamonds.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Victorian gold bangle bracelet set with nine natural sapphires of intense blue color and sixteen
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 10k Gold

Sapphire and Diamond Bangle Bracelet
Located in Miami, FL
Striking bangle crafted in 18 karat yellow gold showcasing 56 round brilliant cut diamonds weighing
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Modern Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Pearl Sapphire Diamond Gold Horseshoe Bangle Bracelet
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
9 carat rose gold and adorned with a horseshoe of diamonds, sapphires and pearls, this is a well
Category

Antique 1880s Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Natural Pearl

Chanel Comet Sapphire Diamond Two Color Gold Bangle Bracelet
By Chanel
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow And White Gold Diamond Yellow And Blue Sapphire Comet Bangle Bracelet by Chanel. With
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1990s French Bangles

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold

Cartier Panthere Diamond and Sapphire Yellow Gold Bangle
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
Incredibly designed in 18K yellow gold, this vintage Panthere Cartier piece is completely stunning
Category

Late 20th Century French Bangles

Materials

White Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 16k Yellow Gold Sapphire and Diamond Bangle
Located in New York, NY
comfortably on the wrist. Weight: 10.4 grams Stone: 3 Blue Sapphires 2.4mm; 2 rose cut diamonds
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 15k Gold

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

Vintage 1960s American Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Retro Synthetic Sapphire Diamond White Gold Bangle
Located in Houston, TX
A 14K white gold retro scrollwork diamond and blue synthetic sapphire bangle bracelet. Circa 1940.
Category

Vintage 1940s American Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Cartier Panther Panthere Diamond Sapphire Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond And Sapphire Panther Panthere Bangle Bracelet by Cartier. With 52 round
Category

20th Century French Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Sapphire And Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
Diamond and Sapphire Yellow Gold bangle featuring 12 Square step cut diamonds with an estimated
Category

Early 2000s Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau Sapphire Ruby Diamond Gold Bangle Bracelet
Located in Narberth, PA
A gorgeous multi-stone bangle bracelet from the Art Nouveau (c1900) era! Made of vibrant 14kt
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Sapphire and Diamond Bangle Bracelet
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14 Karat Yellow Gold Sapphire and Diamond Bangle Bracelet- This lovely hinged bangle bracelet
Category

20th Century Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Victorian Natural Sapphire and Diamond Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet
Located in Chevy Chase, MD
Victorian era natural sapphire and diamond 14k yellow gold hinged bangle bracelet. The nine oval
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Cartier Trinity Ruby Sapphire Diamond Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby & Sapphire Trinity Bangle Bracelet by Cartier. With 6 round
Category

Vintage 1980s French Bangles

Materials

Sapphire, Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold

Gubelin 1960 s 18k gold, sapphire and diamond bangle
By Gubelin
Located in London, GB
This stylish 18k gold Gubelin bangle from the '60s contains 11 baguette cut Ceylon sapphires that
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

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

20th Century French Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

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

20th Century French Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Diamond Sapphire Etoile 14 Karat Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Diamond and sapphire bangle bracelet fashioned in 14 karat yellow gold. The etoile style bangle
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Vintage Cartier Diamond Sapphire Tri-Color Gold Bangle Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Tri-Color Gold Diamond Sapphire Vintage Bangle Bracelet by Cartier. With 14 Round Brilliant
Category

1990s French Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold

Channel Set Diamond Sapphire Bangle Bracelet in Yellow Gold
By Spark Creations
Located in Bloomington, MN
Channel Set Diamond & Sapphire Bangle Bracelet in Yellow Gold This beautiful bracelet is crafted
Category

Late 20th Century Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Sapphire and Diamond Bangle
Located in London, GB
bright white old cut diamonds and two royal blue sapphires. The bangle is an impressive 49 grams and an
Category

Antique 19th Century Bangles

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co. Yellow Gold Sapphire and Diamond Bangle Bracelet
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Cape May, NJ
Hallmarks: TIFFANY&CO 750 Composition: 18K Yellow Gold Primary Stone: Sapphires Stone Carat
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Handmade 18 Karat White Gold Blue Sapphire and Diamond Bangle
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Handmade 18 karat white gold blue sapphire and diamond bangle. The bangle has 44 round brilliant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Bangles

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Sapphire and Diamond Halo Flex Bangle
Located in Dallas, TX
Sapphire and Diamond Halo Flex Bangle - Crafted in strong flexible gold, the bracelet connects with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold

Edwardian Faceted Sapphire and Diamond Bangle
Located in New York, NY
Sumptuous Faceted Sapphire and Diamond Hinged Bangle. Set in 18kt yellow Gold and White Gold
Category

Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Bangles

Materials

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

Diamond Sapphire 14 Karat Yellow Gold Hinged Bangle Modern Bracelet
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Diamond and sapphire bangle bracelet fashioned in 14 karat yellow gold. The bracelet features a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Bangles

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian Sapphire Diamond Bangle Circa 1910
Located in ADELAIDE, SA
An Edwardian sapphire and diamond bangle featuring a beautiful hand engraved gallery and gemstones
Category

Vintage 1910s Edwardian Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 9k Gold

Edwardian Sapphire Diamond Bangle Circa 1910
Located in ADELAIDE, SA
Edwardian sapphire and diamond-hinged bangle featuring beautiful gallery work and a safety chain
Category

Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 15k Gold

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

Vintage 1980s Bangles

Materials

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

Antique Diamond and Sapphire Bangle Bracelet
Located in Litchfield, CT
down. Bright blue sapphires, collet set in 14k yellow gold are separated by diamond set X’s. Stylish on
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Vintage 1920s American Bangles

Materials

White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Panthere Diamond and Sapphire Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
beautiful diamond-set collars and sapphire stones for eyes that will shine from a mile away! Included Items
Category

Late 20th Century French Bangles

Materials

White Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Sapphire Diamond Gold Bangles For Sale on 1stDibs

Find an expansive variety of sapphire diamond gold bangles available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold, these items were constructed with great care. Our collection of these items for sale includes 468 vintage editions and 273 modern creations to choose from as well. Our inventory is broad and distinctive, with accessories on offer that were made as long ago as the 19th Century to those produced as recently as the 21st Century. The designs in our inventory of sapphire diamond gold bangles bearing Contemporary or Modern hallmarks are very popular. There have been many well-made iterations of these items over the years, but those made by Cartier, Meghna Jewels and Georgios Collections Inc are often thought to be among the most beautiful. Today, if you’re looking for round cut sapphire diamond gold bangles and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes oval cut and brilliant cut alternatives. There aren’t many items for men in our collection of sapphire diamond gold bangles, as most of the options available are for women.

How Much are Sapphire Diamond Gold Bangles?

Prices for sapphire diamond gold bangles can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $1 and can go as high as $472,523, while sapphire diamond gold bangles, on average, fetch $7,676.

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.