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Ruby and Diamond Cuff Bracelet Art Déco Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The ruby and diamond cuff bracelet features 7 oval cut Mozambique rubies of pigeon blood color and
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Crystal, White Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Asch Grossbardt Diamond Inlay and Mosaic Gemstone Mesh Bracelet 14 Karat Gold
By Asch Grossbardt
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
18 channel set white diamonds, adding some beautiful sparkle to the piece as well. This bracelet is
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Modern Bracelets

Materials

Pearl, Onyx, Malachite, Lapis Lazuli, Diamond, Coral, Yellow Gold, 14k G...

Piaget 9200 Pave Dial Onyx Bezel Watch in 18K White Gold, 1980s
By Piaget
Located in New York, NY
Here’s a Piaget reference 9200 manual wind in 18k white gold featuring a striking factory diamond
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20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Piaget 18k White Gold Onyx Pave Dial Ladies Watch
By Piaget
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
The Piaget Ref. 9553 D2 Ladies' wristwatch is an exquisite timepiece crafted from 18k white gold
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Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Black Diamond Black Curved Onyx Bangle in 18 Karat Yellow Gold 88 Gram Estate
Located in New York, NY
Black Diamond & Black Onyx & Diamond Bangle In 18 Karat Yellow Gold 88 Grams Weight of the bangle
Category

1990s Bangles

Materials

Black Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Flowers Diamonds 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cuff Bracelet
Located in Marcianise, IT
This charming bracelet in 14-karat yellow gold is a tribute to the delicacy and diversity of nature
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Artisan Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Agate, Carnelian, Diamond, Onyx, Quartz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamonds, Sapphires, Tsavorites, Stones, Pearl Gold Silver Bracelet
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Fabulous retrò link bracelet realized in 9K rose gold and silver structure and mounted with 5 onyx
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Vintage 1970s Retro Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Tsavorite, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

1919 Pendant Brooch Bacchus Cameo Red Onyx Diamonds solid 18K Gold Silver/ 26gr
Located in SE
accented with Diamonds in Silver clusters. Bacchus or Dionysus - the God of the Grape Harvest, Wine
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Vintage 1910s Swedish Greek Revival Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Silver

Tahitian Pearl and Diamond Cuff Bracelet Art Déco Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
seven motifs in white gold. The custom cut black onyx detail lends the bracelet an art déco look. The
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Cuff Bracelets

Materials

White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Onyx, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

South Sea Pearl and Diamond Cuff Bracelet Art Déco Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
white gold. The custom cut black onyx detail lends the bracelet an art déco look. The untreated South
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Cuff Bracelets

Materials

White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Onyx, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Onyx Gold Bead Brooch 18k Retro Jewelry Signed OSL
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
pictures 7 and 8). The brooch is made of 18 karat (stamped) yellow gold, platinum, black onyx and diamond
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Vintage 1950s Unknown Retro Brooches

Materials

Onyx, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

5.46 Carat Pear Emerald Diamond Pearl Onyx Pendant Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Platinum emerald, diamond, pearl and onyx necklace. Pear shaped double cabochon green emerald is
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Early 20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Multi Gemstones Art Deco Style Bracelet in 18K White gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
This elegance bracelet reverting “jazz age”. The feel of white gold and the sparkle from the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Nouveau Diamond Ruby Sapphire Emerald Aquamarine Pearl Yellow Gold Bracelet
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
. This Bracelet has 1.80 Carats of White Diamonds. This Bracelet has 0.70 Carats of Black Modern Round
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Retro Bracelets

Materials

Aquamarine, Chalcedony, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Pearl, Cu...

Diamond Cuff Bracelet She Wolf “Lupa Capitolina” Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The cuff bracelet with diamonds features the she-wolf feeding the twins Romulus and Remus, mythical
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Cuff Bracelets

Materials

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

Italian Leopard Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
An animalier gold, onyx and diamond bracelet representing two fighting Leopards. Made in Italy
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Vintage 1970s Italian Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Onyx, White Diamond, 18k Gold

Diamond Cuff Bracelet Flower Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The diamond cuff bracelet carries 9.40 carats of round diamonds of top quality (F/VVS). The flowers
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Cuff Bracelets

Materials

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

Audemars Piguet Ellipse 29mm Onyx and Diamond Dial 18k WG 1980s
By Audemars Piguet
Located in SYDNEY, AU
Model Ellipse Reference Year 1980s Dial Onyx and Diamond Dial Case 18k White Gold Bracelet 18k White
Category

Vintage 1980s Wrist Watches

Cartier Vivid Yellow, White Diamond Panther Watch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
CARTIER Vivid Yellow, White Diamond Panther Watch A magnificent 18k yellow gold Panthere watch, set
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Vintage 1980s French Wrist Watches

Materials

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

Mattioli Aruba Cuff Bracelet in Rose Gold and Mother or Pearl Finish
By Mattioli
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
collection inspired by Caribbean gold and embellished with elegant inlays in mother of pearl, onyx and white
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cuff Bracelets

Materials

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

DIOR Rose des Vents Bracelet
By Victoire de Castellane for Christian Dior
Located in PARIS, FR
DIOR Rose des Vents bracelet in 18k white gold, mother-of-pearl, onyx, and diamonds. Original
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2010s French Modern Modern Bracelets

Materials

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

Mattioli Aruba Cuff Bracelet in Rose Gold
By Mattioli
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
pearl, onyx and white diamonds. Aruba embodies the ancient secrets of treasure hunters and an
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cuff Bracelets

Materials

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

Cartier Diamond Ruby 18 Karat White Gold Yin Yang Charm Pendant
By Cartier
Located in Simpsonville, SC
Introducing the Cartier Diamond Ruby 18 Karat White Gold Yin Yang Charm—a harmonious and enchanting
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21st Century and Contemporary Charm Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, White Gold

EGYPTIAN REVIVAL 1920 Italian Art Deco Mesh Bracelet In 18Kt Gold With Gemstones
Located in Miami, FL
lapis lazuli, black onyxes and light green turquoises. The craftmanship of this one-of-a-kind bracelet
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Vintage 1920s Italian Egyptian Revival Link Bracelets

Materials

Carnelian, Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, Turquoise, White Diamond, Gold, ...

Antique Men Signet Ring Banded Red Onyx solid 18K Gold ØUS12.25 / 11.5gr
Located in SE
ϟignet Ring - adorned with bezel set polished Red plate of banded Red Onyx stone 15 mm x 12 mm x
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Vintage 1910s Swedish Aesthetic Movement Signet Rings

Materials

Onyx, 18k Gold

Asch Grossbardt Multi Gemstone Inlay Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Bracelet
By Asch Grossbardt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Diamonds G-H Color VS2-SI1 Clarity .20 Carats, Mother of Pearl, Black Onyx, Coral, Malachite, Turquoise
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Bangles

Materials

White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mattioli Aruba Bracelet in 18 karat Rose Gold
By Mattioli
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
inspired by Caribbean gold and embellished with elegant inlays in mother of pearl, onyx and white diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cuff Bracelets

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Piaget Vampire Emperador 9131 Onyx Diamond Dial 18k WG 1970s
By Piaget
Located in SYDNEY, AU
Piaget Vampire Emperador 9131 Onyx Diamond Dial 18k White Gold 1970s SKU 1419 A dramatic
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Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Rare Vintage French Cartier Panther Bracelet Designer Silk Scarf Red Gold Linen
By Cartier
Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland
signature bejewelled bracelet with iconic panthers head to head in opulent bejewelled gold. It depicts pave
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Late 20th Century French Art Deco Pillows and Throws

Materials

Linen, Silk

"The Dragon" Cuff Bracelet Objet d Art Sculpture Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
“The Dragon” sculpture cuff bracelet is the result of a three-year collaboration between Ella
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White ...

Rossella Ugolini 18K Yellow Gold Diamonds Cuff Man Bracelets
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini 18K yellow Gold bracelet with 1.65 carats G color Vs1 White Diamonds. At its core
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2010s Italian Contemporary Cuff Bracelets

Materials

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

Rare Vintage Cartier Panther Bracelet Silk Scarf Brown Irish Linen
By Cartier
Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland
iconic panthers head to head in opulent bejewelled white gold (or perhaps platinum). It depicts pave-set
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Late 20th Century French Baroque Pillows and Throws

Materials

Linen, Silk

Rare Vintage French Cartier Panther Bracelet Silk Scarf Irish Linen
By Cartier
Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland
panthers head to head in opulent bejewelled white gold (or perhaps platinum). It depicts pave-set onyx and
Category

Late 20th Century French Baroque Pillows and Throws

Materials

Linen, Silk

Vintage French Cartier Panther Bracelet Silk Scarf Pink Irish Linen Pillow
By Cartier
Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland
bejewelled bracelet with iconic panthers head to head in a white gold or beautiful platinum. It depicts pave
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Late 20th Century French Art Deco Pillows and Throws

Materials

Linen, Silk

Vintage French Cartier Panther Bracelet Silk Scarf Sapphire Blue Linen Pillow
By Cartier
Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland
with iconic panthers head to head in a white gold or beautiful platinum. It depicts pave-set onyx and
Category

Late 20th Century French Art Deco Pillows and Throws

Materials

Linen, Silk

Vintage French Cartier Panther Bracelet Silk Scarf Blue Green Irish Linen Pillow
By Cartier
Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland
bracelet with iconic panthers head to head in a white gold or beautiful platinum. It depicts pave-set onyx
Category

Late 20th Century French Art Deco Pillows and Throws

Materials

Linen, Silk

Pair of Rare Vintage French Cartier Panther Bracelet Silk Scarf Red Silver
By Cartier
Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland
head in opulent bejewelled white gold (or perhaps platinum). It depicts pave-set onyx and diamonds and
Category

Late 20th Century French Art Deco Pillows and Throws

Materials

Linen, Silk

Pair of Rare Vintage Cartier Panther Bracelet Silk Scarf Yellow Linen Pillow
By Cartier
Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland
features their signature bejewelled bracelet with iconic Panthers head to head. It depicts pave-set onyx
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Late 20th Century French Art Deco Pillows and Throws

Materials

Linen, Silk

Rolex Ladies 14Kt Solid White Gold Mid Century Modern Watch circa 1960 s
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
Silvered Dial with Silver Markers / Blued Steel Hands / Diamond Faceted Crystal ATTACHMENT / BRACELET: Onyx
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Cartier Paris Diamond "Panthère Griffe" Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A design dating from the 2000s, this Cartier "Panthère Griffe" ring is composed of 18K white gold
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21st Century and Contemporary French Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Large Vintage Cartier Jewelry Blue Sapphire French Gold Silk Scarf Pillow
By Cartier
Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland
chains above and below a prominent third central panther in white gold / or platinum playfully balancing
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Late 20th Century French Art Deco Pillows and Throws

Materials

Textile, Linen, Silk

Large Vintage Cartier Jewelry French Gold Peach Pink Silk Scarf Pillow Linen
By Cartier
Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland
thick luxurious gold chains above and below a prominent third central panther in white gold / or
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Late 20th Century French Art Deco Pillows and Throws

Materials

Textile, Linen, Silk

PIAGET Black Watch
By Piaget
Located in PARIS, FR
PIAGET watch in 18k white gold, onyx, and diamonds. Period: 1980s. Dial diameter: 2.7 x 2.3 cm
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Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Rolex Submariner 18k Yellow Gold Blue Lapis Dial 16618 Automatic Watch, 1990
By Rolex
Located in Central Western District, HK
sparkles with specks of gold pyrite and veins of white calcite. It is extremely difficult to manufacture
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1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Black Onyx Diamond White Gold Bracelet
By Burdeen s Jewelry
Located in Buffalo Grove, IL
This fun piece is a nice casual wear, made in 18kt white gold and set with round brilliant cut
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21st Century and Contemporary American Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

Hammerman Brothers White Gold Black Onyx and Diamond Bracelet
By Hammerman Brothers
Located in New York, NY
Hammerman Brothers 18 karat white gold bracelet with black onyx and white diamonds.
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2010s American Modern Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

Gold and Diamonds and Onyx Elastic Bracelet
By Loffredo
Located in Bari, IT
Beautiful bracelet in white gold and onyx with brilliant cut diamonds. Perfect for every day
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Modern Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Gold, White Gold

ROBERTO COIN Diamond and White Gold, and Onyx Zebra Bracelet
By Roberto Coin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. This gold, diamond, and onyx bracelet is what you put on when you plan on having a fun night. It has
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Bangles

Materials

Onyx, Ruby, White Gold, 18k Gold

Bracelet in 18K White Gold with White and Black Diamonds, Mother of Pearl, Onyx
By Miseno
Located in Huntington, NY
Bracelet in 18K white gold (approx. 114.23 grams) with white and black diamonds (approx. 11.12
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2010s Italian Cuff Bracelets

Materials

White Diamond, Black Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

Contemporary 9ct White Gold Black Onyx Diamond Bracelet
Located in Splitter s Creek, NSW
contemporary Bracelet fashioned in 9ct White Gold it features 10 round single cut Diamonds of G colour. A
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2010s Unknown Contemporary Link Bracelets

Materials

Onyx, 9k Gold, White Gold

Fabulous 18K White Gold Emerald Diamond Onyx Set Bracelet
Located in London, London
Fabulous Cartier style 18k white gold, emerald, diamond and onyx bracelet. Designed as a series of
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20th Century Unknown Beaded Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold

Onyx Diamond Gold Hinged Bangle Bracelet
Located in new york, NY
This stunning and stylish bangle is crafted from 18-karat white gold set with 1.34 carat of white
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Bangles

Materials

Onyx, White Diamond, 18k Gold

Coral and Onyx Bracelet with Diamonds
Located in Berlin, DE
brilliant-cut diamonds weighing approximately 1,0 ct. Mounted in 14 k white gold. Total weight: 16,88 grams
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Late 20th Century Link Bracelets

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold

Coral Onyx Diamond Gold Link Bracelet
Located in Berlin, DE
with 38 onyx and 50 rod shaped coral. Mounted in 18 K white gold. Weight: 36,8 g. Measurements are
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Link Bracelets

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

1990s White Onyx Ruby Diamond Gold Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
An 18 karat gold white onyx link bracelet with arched panels of onyx highlighted with diamonds and
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Late 20th Century American Modern Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Panthère de Cartier Bracelet, 18 Karat White Gold, Diamonds, Emeralds, Onyx
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
, the animal that represents this brand, the panther, made with white gold and 360 diamonds, makes this
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2010s French Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

Marina B 18K White Gold Diamond Onyx Mother of Pearl Bracelet
By Marina B
Located in New York, NY
Marina B 18k white gold bracelet, with onyx and mother of pearl, and approx. 1.30ctw in diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, White Gold

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White Gold Diamond And Onyx Bracelet For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact white gold diamond and onyx bracelet you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. 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 40 vintage or 31 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. If you’re looking for a white gold diamond and onyx bracelet from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic white gold diamond and onyx bracelet over the years, but those made by Cartier, SCALA GIOIELLI and Van Cleef Arpels are often thought to be among the most beautiful. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also brilliant cut and mixed cut versions for sale. If you’re browsing our inventory for a white gold diamond and onyx bracelet, 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 White Gold Diamond And Onyx Bracelet?

The price for a white gold diamond and onyx bracelet starts at $524 and tops out at $206,955 with these bracelets, on average, selling for $11,304.

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.