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David Webb Amethyst and 18k Hammered Gold Cuff Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in Weston, MA
shimmering hammered gold of the cuff surrounded by diamond frames. There are 4 very large amethyst cabochons
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20th Century Retro Vintage 18k Gold Bracelet With Diamonds

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Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

18K Yellow and White Gold and Diamond "X" Link Line Bracelet, App. 0.32 TCW
Located in Fairfield, CT
This brilliant line bracelet is crafted from 18K yellow and white gold. The alternating links of
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20th Century Unknown Contemporary Vintage 18k Gold Bracelet With Diamonds

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

18 Karat Ladies White Gold Tennis Bracelet with Sapphires and Diamonds
Located in Berlin, DE
Ladies 18K White Gold Bracelet with Sapphires and Diamonds. Bracelet is hallmarked. Including
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20th Century Vintage 18k Gold Bracelet With Diamonds

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

Kieselstein Cord Diamond 18k Yellow Gold 3D Alligator Cuff Bracelet
By Barry Kieselstein-Cord 1
Located in Dallas, TX
This authentic Barry Kieselstein-Cord bracelet is finely crafted from 18k yellow gold featuring an
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1980s American Art Deco Vintage 18k Gold Bracelet With Diamonds

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Gold Leaf

18KT Gold Pink Tourmaline and Citrine Link Bracelet with Diamond Connectors
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
This lovely 18kt gold bracelet is made up of 6 sections featuring a square cut citrine flanked by
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1990s Italian Modern Vintage 18k Gold Bracelet With Diamonds

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Citrine, Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold

Diamond Textured Gold Chain Link Bracelet
Located in Stamford, CT
Two sided 18k yellow gold textured bracelet with 14 diamond ball cluster center. 7.25 inches. 14
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Late 20th Century Vintage 18k Gold Bracelet With Diamonds

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Yellow Gold Baguette Diamond Link Bracelet
Located in Coral Gables, FL
18 Karat Yellow Gold Bracelet Featuring 60 Baguette Cut Diamonds Of VS Clarity & H Color Totaling
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Late 20th Century Vintage 18k Gold Bracelet With Diamonds

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

DAVID WEBB 1976 Enameled Bracelet In Solid 18kt Yellow Gold With Diamonds
By David Webb
Located in Miami, FL
crafted fully articulated in solid yellow gold of 18 karats with polished finish and embellished with
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1970s American Modernist Vintage 18k Gold Bracelet With Diamonds

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

8.00ct Diamond Gold Line Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
This is an amazing 18k yellow gold bracelet. The bracelet is set with sparkling princess cut
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20th Century Vintage 18k Gold Bracelet With Diamonds

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Exquisite Ornate Bracelet with Diamonds in 18 Karat Yellow White Gold
Located in Lucerne, CH
This exquisite bracelet, designed from 18 Karat yellow and white gold, highlights an ornate design
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20th Century European Artist Vintage 18k Gold Bracelet With Diamonds

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

Akoya Pearl Bracelet with 18 kt. White Gold Locker with Sapphires a Diamond
Located in Antwerp, BE
Gorgeous Japanese Akoya Pearl Bracelet with 18 kt. White Gold Locker with Sapphires & a Diamond
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20th Century European Artisan Vintage 18k Gold Bracelet With Diamonds

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Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Mid-Century Italian Cuff Bracelet Yellow and White Gold with Diamonds
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
materials used in this piece are of the highest quality, with the bracelet being crafted from 18-karat gold
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Vintage 18k Gold Bracelet With Diamonds

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Two-Tone Gold Diamond Woven Bracelet
Located in Palm Desert, CA
18 Karat Yellow and White Gold Diamond Woven Link Bracelet. This lovely bracelet features thirty
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1990s Italian Contemporary Vintage 18k Gold Bracelet With Diamonds

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

18k Yellow Gold Figural Crouching Panther Hinged Bangle Bracelet
Located in Fairfield, CT
18k Yellow Gold Wonderful Figural Crouching Panther Hinged Bangle Bracelet. This wonderful hinged
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Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Vintage 18k Gold Bracelet With Diamonds

Materials

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

Cartier Coral and Diamond Gold Bracelet, 1970s
By Cartier
Located in Roma, RM
A refined and distinctive Cartier bracelet dating to the 1970s, crafted in rich yellow gold and set
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1970s French Modernist Vintage 18k Gold Bracelet With Diamonds

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Coral, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Fine Diamond Bracelet With Flexible Undulating Design
Located in New York, NY
fine quality diamonds set in 18K white gold.
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20th Century Unknown Modernist Vintage 18k Gold Bracelet With Diamonds

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

18K Yellow Gold French Volaire Multi-Gemstone Bracelet 38.3g
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
French luxury. This exquisite 18K Yellow Gold Volaire Bracelet showcases classic elegance and vibrant
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Late 20th Century European Modern Vintage 18k Gold Bracelet With Diamonds

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

FRENCH 1960 Mid-Century 18kt yellow Gold Bracelet with 5.04 Cts in Diamonds
Located in Aventura, FL
treasured statement bracelet. • Period: 1960s • Metal: 18K Yellow Gold & Platinum (French craftsmanship
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1960s Vintage 18k Gold Bracelet With Diamonds

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

Gold Diamond Line Tennis Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
18k yellow gold line bracelet, set with approx. 3.60-4.00ctw in diamonds (52 stones). Marked 18k
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20th Century Vintage 18k Gold Bracelet With Diamonds

Materials

Diamond, Gold

18 Karat White Gold Eternity Bangle, Bracelet Set with White Diamonds
Located in Berlin, DE
18 karat white gold eternity bangle set with a large diamond solitaire and many small brilliant-cut
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20th Century German Modern Vintage 18k Gold Bracelet With Diamonds

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Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Gold Blue Gemstone Diamond Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
18k yellow gold bracelet, featuring 6 oval faceted blue gemstones- each stone measures approx. 10 x
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20th Century Vintage 18k Gold Bracelet With Diamonds

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Vintage 1980s Zig Zag Cuff Bracelet with Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold featuring 264 Round Brilliant cut Diamonds weighing a total of
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1980s Vintage 18k Gold Bracelet With Diamonds

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Diamond, 18k Gold

G. Verdi 18KT. Gold Bracelet with 15.69Cts of Amethyst Tsavorites, Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18 karat yellow gold prongs that give a beautiful beaded effect. Round brilliant Diamonds and heart
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1990s Italian Contemporary Vintage 18k Gold Bracelet With Diamonds

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Amethyst, Diamond, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Estate 18k Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, and Diamond Line Bracelet
Located in Narberth, PA
A wonderful and colorful line bracelet! Crafted in 18k vibrant yellow gold, this bracelet is
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1990s American Modern Vintage 18k Gold Bracelet With Diamonds

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Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Hermes Diamond Buckle Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet
By Hermès
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond Buckle Bangle Bracelet by Hermes. The Hermès 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Buckle
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1990s French Vintage 18k Gold Bracelet With Diamonds

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Cuff Nugget Texture Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
The David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Textured Diamond Nugget Bracelet is a stunning testament
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20th Century American Modern Vintage 18k Gold Bracelet With Diamonds

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

18K Rose Gold Satin Finish Wide Vintage Bangle, accented with Diamonds, 1990
Located in Aspen, CO
atop the bracelet. The fine white diamonds are bezel set in 18K white gold. There is fine hand
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1990s Contemporary Vintage 18k Gold Bracelet With Diamonds

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Diamond, Rose Gold, 18k Gold

1960s Diamond Gold Link Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Chunky circa 1960s 18k gold bracelet with approximately 0.90ctw in diamonds. Bracelet is 8.75" long
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20th Century Vintage 18k Gold Bracelet With Diamonds

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Diamond, Gold

Chiselled Knot Bracelet in Yellow and White 18 Karat Gold with Diamonds
By Olivo Micheletto
Located in Milano, Lombardia
. Features Material: 18 karat yellow and white gold Gold Weight: 33.10 grams Total diamond weight of 0.61
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1970s Italian Vintage 18k Gold Bracelet With Diamonds

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co. Vintage 15 Carat Sapphire 18K Yellow Gold Bracelet
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
A rare and original vintage sapphire bracelet by Tiffany Co. crafted in rich 18K yellow gold
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1980s American Contemporary Vintage 18k Gold Bracelet With Diamonds

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

Cartier Panthere Mini Diamond 18K White Gold Watch with Certificate and Box
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
. Crafted in gleaming high-polish 18 karat white gold, the 25mm x 17mm case features Cartier’s signature
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1990s Swiss Vintage 18k Gold Bracelet With Diamonds

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Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Tri-Tone Gold Diamond Vintage Bangle Bracelet
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Diamond Bangle Bracelet in Three-Color Solid 18K Gold. Accented with Diamonds
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Vintage 18k Gold Bracelet With Diamonds

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Diamond Parentesi Style Gold Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
18k gold Parentesi style bracelet, set with approx. 3.00ctw in diamonds. Bracelet will fit approx
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20th Century Italian Vintage 18k Gold Bracelet With Diamonds

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Diamond, Gold

Van Esser 18 kt Gold Flexible Bracelet with Diamonds, Cabochon, Sapphires Ruby
Located in Antwerp, BE
Beautiful Van Esser 18 kt. Gold Flexible Bracelet with Diamonds, Cabochon, Sapphires and Ruby
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20th Century Artisan Vintage 18k Gold Bracelet With Diamonds

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

Blue Gemstone Diamond Gold Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
18k gold bracelet, with six oval blue stones - measuring from 10 x 7mm to 11.5 x 8.5mm, surrounded
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20th Century Vintage 18k Gold Bracelet With Diamonds

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Diamond, Gold

VAN CLEEF ARPELS Boutonniere Leather Bracelet In 18Kt Gold With VS Diamonds
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
white gold of 18 karats with high polished finish. The gold parts are embellished with forty earth mined
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1990s French Modernist Vintage 18k Gold Bracelet With Diamonds

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

Issac Nussbaum 18k Yellow Gold Bracelet
By Issac Nussbaum
Located in New York, NY
From our estate jewelry collection. A stunning Latticework bracelet in 18k yellow gold. The
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1980s American Vintage 18k Gold Bracelet With Diamonds

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Yellow Gold

Italian Ruby Diamond Gold Classic Cuff Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
An 18k hand brushed gold cuff bracelet, crafted in Italy, set with 3 oval rubies and approx
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20th Century Vintage 18k Gold Bracelet With Diamonds

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Boucheron Multigem and Diamond Braided Gold Bracelet
By Boucheron
Located in New York, NY
Boucheron Multigem and Diamond Braided Gold Bracelet Description: Crafted in rich 18 karat yellow
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20th Century Unknown Retro Vintage 18k Gold Bracelet With Diamonds

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Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18...

Emerald Diamond Gold Bypass Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Impressive 18k gold bypass bangle bracelet, set with two polished emerald cabochons on each end
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20th Century Vintage 18k Gold Bracelet With Diamonds

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Diamond, Emerald, Gold

GÜBELIN Riviera Bracelet In 18Kt White Gold With 7.35 Ctw Diamonds Sapphires
By Gubelin
Located in Miami, FL
gold of 18 karats with high polished finish and embellished with a magnificent selection of fifty-four
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1990s Swiss Modernist Vintage 18k Gold Bracelet With Diamonds

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

Vintage 1980s 18k Yellow Gold Snake Bracelet and Arm Band
Located in Boston, MA
The vintage snake bracelet is a striking and intricate 18k yellow gold piece showcasing exceptional
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1980s Vintage 18k Gold Bracelet With Diamonds

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Diamond Sapphire Ruby Gold Bangle Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Made of 18k yellow gold, this bangle is set with sparkling carre cut diamonds that weigh
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20th Century Vintage 18k Gold Bracelet With Diamonds

Materials

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

Barzizza 18KT Yellow Gold Bracelet with Diamonds, Rubies, Emeralds and Sapphires
Located in New York, NY
with round Brilliant Diamonds and oval gemstones of Ruby, Emerald and Blue Sapphires. The bracelet
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1990s Italian Contemporary Vintage 18k Gold Bracelet With Diamonds

Materials

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

Ruby Diamond Gold Floral Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
18k white gold flower bracelet with rubies and approx. 0.33ctw in diamonds. Bracelet is 6.5" long
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20th Century Vintage 18k Gold Bracelet With Diamonds

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Diamond, Ruby, Gold

Vintage 2.30 Carat Sapphire and 5.50 Carat Diamond 18k White Gold Bracelet 1967
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
, fine and impressive vintage sapphire and diamond bracelet has been crafted in 18k white gold. The
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1960s English Vintage 18k Gold Bracelet With Diamonds

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Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold

3.60 Carat Diamond Two-Tone Gold Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
This is an amazing 18k yellow and white gold bracelet. The bracelet is set with sparkling round cut
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20th Century Vintage 18k Gold Bracelet With Diamonds

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Vintage Art Deco 1.20 Carat Diamond and 18k White Gold Bracelet Circa 1940
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning Art Deco 1.20 carat diamond and 18 karat white gold buckle bracelet; part of our diverse
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1940s Unknown Art Deco Vintage 18k Gold Bracelet With Diamonds

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Diamond White and Yellow Gold Bracelet
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
with diamonds. This bracelet has a simple yet strong modern design. Diamonds : approx. 2 carats G+ VS
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage 18k Gold Bracelet With Diamonds

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Unique 18K Yellow Gold Fluted Onyx Diamond Cuff Bracelet Just Over 1 Inch Wide
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This special 1970's 18K yellow gold, onyx and diamond cuff stands out because of it's fine
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Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage 18k Gold Bracelet With Diamonds

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1960 Leopard Bracelet In 18Kt Yellow Gold With Enamel, Diamonds and Rubies
Located in Aventura, FL
evokes a sense of opulence. Adorning the bracelet are 40 sparkling single cut diamonds, weighing
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1960s Italian Modernist Vintage 18k Gold Bracelet With Diamonds

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

Circa 1960 Hinged Bangle or Cuff Bracelet in 18K Gold Set with "Big Four" Gems
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
, given the current ridiculous cost of gold, rest assured we've priced this bracelet based on its actual
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Mid-20th Century American Contemporary Vintage 18k Gold Bracelet With Diamonds

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Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18...

Sapphire Diamond Gold Link Bracelet
Located in Darnestown, MD
Elegant and intricate gold bracelet enhanced with diagonal bands of sapphires and diamonds. The
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1960s Unknown Vintage 18k Gold Bracelet With Diamonds

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold

Diamonds, 18 Karat Yello Gold Retrò Bracelet
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Elegant retrò bracelet in 18 kt yellow gold structure mounted with three diamonds. This bracelet
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1970s Italian Retro Vintage 18k Gold Bracelet With Diamonds

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Carrera y Carrera 18 Karat Yellow Gold Twin Dolphins Bracelet with Diamonds
By Carrera y Carrera
Located in New York, NY
finishes, and a compelling way of seeing beauty in art and nature. This 18 karat yellow gold bangle/cuff
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1990s Spanish Contemporary Vintage 18k Gold Bracelet With Diamonds

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Piaget Emperador 9131 Pave Diamond Sapphire Dial Pave Diamond Bracelet 18k WG
By Piaget
Located in SYDNEY, AU
Diamond with Sapphire Markers Case: 18k White Gold with Diamonds Bracelet: 18k White Gold with Pavé
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1980s Vintage 18k Gold Bracelet With Diamonds

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Ruby Gold Fish Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
18k white and yellow gold fish motif bracelet, set with approx. 0.72ctw in diamonds and ruby eyes
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20th Century Vintage 18k Gold Bracelet With Diamonds

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold

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Vintage 18k Gold Bracelet With Diamonds For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a broad range of vintage 18k gold bracelet with diamonds for sale on 1stDibs. These distinct designs — crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold — can elevate any look. Our collection of these items for sale includes 28 vintage editions and 7 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. There are many different pieces in our collection of vintage 18k gold bracelet with diamonds to choose from, but Contemporary and Modern vintage 18k gold bracelet with diamonds are of considerable interest. Versions of these items have been a part of the life’s work for many jewelers, but those produced by Cartier, Aaron Basha and Blancpain are consistently popular. There are many round cut, brilliant cut and cabochon vintage 18k gold bracelet with diamonds for sale. Most of our vintage 18k gold bracelet with diamonds for sale are for women, but there are 7 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much are Vintage 18k Gold Bracelet With Diamonds?

Prices for vintage 18k gold bracelet with diamonds start at $2,800 and top out at $47,900 with these bracelets, on average, selling for $7,887.

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.