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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
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Cuff Bracelets

Materials

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

Picchiotti Black Onyx Diamond Gold Flexible Bracelet
By Picchiotti
Located in Chicago, IL
Picchiotti 18K white gold diamond and black onyx bracelet with 11 flexible links and 220 round
Category

1990s Italian Contemporary Modern Bracelets

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

0.34 Carat VS G Color Diamond White Gold Grams 3.43 Black Onyx Bracelet
By Leo Milano
Located in Milano, MI
Magnificent and bright VS G color diamond Black Onyx Bracelet in 18 carat white gold Grams 3.43
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Chain Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

Faceted Onyx Bead Gold Stretch Bracelet with Diamond and Gold Center Station
Located in Surfside, FL
Faceted onyx bead stretch bracelet with center diamond and 18k white gold center station. Approx
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Link Bracelets

Materials

White Gold, Gold

1920s Art Deco Diamonds Onyx 18 Carat Gold Link Bracelet
Located in Berlin, DE
1920's, in Art Deco style. Mounted in yellow- and white 18 carat gold. Onyx staffs designed as an
Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Link Bracelets

Materials

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

18 Karat Yellow Gold Bvlgari Tubogas Serpentine Coral and Onyx Bracelet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
cabachon cut coral, onyx and surrounded by brilliant white diamonds.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Retro Retro Bracelets

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold

18 Karat Onyx, Diamond and South Sea Pearl Wide Bangle Bracelet
Located in Pikesville, MD
A heavy and substantial 18 karat yellow gold, polished onyx, white diamond and south sea pearl wide
Category

1990s Unknown Modern Bangles

Materials

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

Burmese Ruby Onyx Diamond Geometric Bracelet
By Treasure of Shahrazad
Located in Suriyawong Bangeak, TH
This solid 18 Carat White Gold Onyx Ruby and Diamond Bracelet. Extremely beautifully made with so
Category

2010s Thai Art Deco Retro Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Geometric Cuff Bracelet in 18K White Gold with Mother-of-Pearl, Onyx, Sapphires
By Zahira Fine Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
elegance. Crafted in 18k white gold, the piece showcases an interplay of sculptural forms inlaid with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Onyx, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold

Panthère De Cartier Bracelet 18 Karat Gold with Diamonds and Tsavorite Garnets
By Cartier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
collections in 1914. Panthère de Cartier bracelet comes in 18K yellow gold, with black lacquer, set with 3
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Clamper Bracelets

Materials

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

Modern 18ct Agate/Onyx Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in Splitter s Creek, NSW
So trendy & modern & if wished a bracelet to match - see Bracelets category. Onyx and or Agate are
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2010s Unknown Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

Blockchain Diamond Gold Bead Bracelet
By John Brevard
Located in Coral Gables, FL
bracelet with 12 round 2.3mm white diamonds (0.6 cts) and 19 round 8mm onyx beads. This piece was
Category

2010s American Modern Beaded Bracelets

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold

Italian Multi Carved Gem Jewelled Articulated Onyx Bracelet in 18 Carat Gold
Located in Malvern, Victoria
Italian Articulated Bracelet circa 1960 18 ct yellow gold panel bracelet bearing Italian hallmarks
Category

20th Century Italian Modern Cuff Bracelets

Materials

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

Cartier Diamond Pearl and Onyx Watch, Art Deco, Paris, c. 1920
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
winder, onyx and diamond arched shoulders, and openwork clasp, a bracelet of five graduated rows of
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Gold, Platinum

Alessa Arrow Bracelet 18 Karat White Gold Amara Collection
By Alessa
Located in London, GB
". Product Name: Arrow Bracelet Diamonds: Colorless 11.80 ctw Metal: 18K White Gold Collection: Amara
Category

2010s American Contemporary Bangles

Materials

White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

"Lucky Eye" Bracelet with Diamonds and Blue Topaz Eye
By Lester Lampert
Located in Chicago, IL
"Lucky Eye" bracelet in 18kt. white gold features a hand carved blue topaz eye (with onyx and
Category

2010s American Contemporary Modern Bracelets

Materials

White Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold

18kt White Gold Les Bois Bracelets with Opal and Pink Topazes
By Falcinelli Italy
Located in Arezzo, IT
diamonds enrich a link in the chain. 18 kt white gold bracelet with pink opal (2.60 ct) and pink topaz
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Chain Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold

Alessa Evolution Bracelet 18 Karat Rose Gold Elixir Collection
By Alessa
Located in London, GB
Diamonds: 3.48 ctw White Diamonds Metal: 18K Rose Gold special features: Hand Painted Color: S004
Category

2010s American Contemporary Modern Bracelets

Materials

White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Alessa Continuity Binary Duo-Color Bracelet 18 Karat Rose Gold Elixir Collection
By Alessa
Located in London, GB
Duo-Color Bracelet Diamonds: 0.86 ctw White Diamonds Metal: 18K Rose Gold Collection: Elixir
Category

2010s American Contemporary Bangles

Materials

White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

18kt Rose Gold Les Bois Bracelets with Green Onix and Pink Topazes
By Falcinelli Italy
Located in Arezzo, IT
diamonds enrich a link in the chain. 18 kt rose gold bracelet rose gold with green onyx (2.90 ct) and pink
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Charm Bracelets

Materials

Onyx, Topaz, Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

18kt Rose Gold Les Bois Bracelets with Green Onix and Blue Paraiba
By Falcinelli Italy
Located in Arezzo, IT
enrich a link in the chain. 18 kt rose gold bracelet with green onyx (2.90 ct) and paraiba (1.00 ct
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Chain Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Paraiba, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Elie Top Cosmogonie Secrete Bracelet Feu
By Elie Top
Located in Paris, FR
Bangle FEU Silver Yellow Gold and Diamond bangle with rotating onyx center piece. Patinated
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Neoclassical Beaded Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, Silver

Asch Grossbardt Four Strand Pearl Bracelet with Multi-Stone Clasp
By Asch Grossbardt
Located in Pikesville, MD
Asch Grossbardt 14 karat yellow gold four strand white cultured pearl bracelet featuring a gorgeous
Category

1990s American Retro Bracelets

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Malachite, Onyx, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold

Elie Top Mecanique Celeste Bracelet Sphere or Jaune, Diamants
By Elie Top
Located in Paris, FR
Bangle Sphere Yellow Gold Onyx Diamonds Bracelet made of 4 articulated gold bands. Yellow Gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Neoclassical Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver

18kt Rose Gold Les Bois Bracelets with Purple Amethyst and Green Topazes
By Falcinelli Italy
Located in Arezzo, IT
diamonds enrich a link in the chain. 18 kt rose gold bracelet with purple amethyst (3.10 ct) and green
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Chain Bracelets

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Gucci Horsebit Sterling Silver Bracelet Size 17 YBA781167001
By Gucci
Located in Wilmington, DE
onyx stone is paired with yellow 18k gold and embellished with sparkling diamonds. This chain bracelet
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2010s Chain Bracelets

Cartier Panthere de Cartier Diamond and Onyx Bracelet 5.90 Carat
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A beautiful Cartier 18k white gold diamond and onyx bracelet from the Panthere de Cartier
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

Bvlgari 18K White Gold Diamond and Onyx Charm Bracelet
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
bracelet. The shimmering 18K White Gold chain measures 7” long and is elevated by the presence of the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, White Gold

18ct White Gold Diamond Black Onyx Bracelet
Located in London, GB
A beautiful bracelet in 18ct white gold, features 12 natural round black diamonds. This is a
Category

2010s Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cartier Panthere Diamond Pave Tsavorite and Onyx White Gold Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
, Cartier created this spellbinding bracelet made of splendid 18K white gold and adorned with sparkling
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French More Bracelets

Materials

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

Cartier Panthère Diamond, Emerald and Onyx White Gold Panther Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
The Cartier “Panthère” bracelet is made out of 18K white gold and diamonds and weighs 40 grams
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chain Bracelets

Materials

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

Cartier Panthère Diamond, Emerald and Onyx White Gold Panther Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
The Cartier “Panthère” bracelet is made out of 18K white gold and diamonds and weighs 40 grams
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chain Bracelets

Materials

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

Cartier Agrafe Diamond Onyx 18k White Gold Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in Feasterville, PA
, crafted in 18k white gold and pavé-set with dazzling diamonds. The clasp not only secures the bracelet but
Category

Early 2000s Chain Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

Wander White Onyx and Diamond Gold Bracelet
By Wander
Located in Palm Beach, FL
An 18 karat yellow gold bracelet measuring 1 7/16 inches wide, comprised of 6 interlocking twisted
Category

Mid-20th Century French More Bracelets

Materials

Agate, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Fani Full Diamond Pave Oval and Onyx Beaded White Gold Bracelet
Located in Southampton, PA
piece of exceptional aesthetic appeal. The bracelet is made of 18K white gold and weighs 95 grams, while
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown More Bracelets

Materials

White Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat White Gold Diamond and Onyx Watch Conversion Bracelet
Located in Cape May, NJ
Era: Art Deco 1950s watch - recently converted to bracelet Composition: 14K White Gold Hallmark
Category

Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Retro Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Onyx Gold Cuff Bracelet
Located in Miami, FL
This lovely estate cuff bracelet is crafted in solid 14K gold. This bracelet is accented with some
Category

Vintage 1970s Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Handcrafted Aquamarine, Diamonds, Onyx, White Gold Link Bracelet
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Vintage bracelet in 14k white gold structure, mounted with modular sections of aquamarine, diamonds
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1990s Italian Retro Retro Bracelets

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Onyx Turquoise White Coral Diamond Yellow Gold Bracelet
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
This Bracelet is made of 14K Yellow Gold. This Bracelet has Onyx, White Coral and Turquoise. This
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Retro Bracelets

Materials

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

18K White Gold French Cut Onyx And Diamond Buckle Style Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
18K White Gold French Cut Onyx And Diamond Buckle Style Bracelet. This bracelet is 7.5 inches in
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20th Century American Modern Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

18K White Gold Van Cleef&Arpels Alhambra bracelet with onyx and diamonds
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in București, București
The Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra bracelet, featuring onyx and diamonds, is a masterpiece of elegance
Category

2010s Romanian Modern Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, White Gold

Diamond Ruby and Onyx Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet
Located in Southampton, PA
lavish setting in this radiant bracelet which is made of 18K yellow gold and set with 3.65 carats of
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20th Century Unknown Bangles

Materials

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

Onyx Pave Diamond Gold Bangle Bracelet
Located in Miami, FL
alluring bangle bracelet incorporates 14 lozenge formatted profiles adorned with 6.75 cts of pave diamonds
Category

Vintage 1980s Bangles

Materials

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

Black Onyx Diamond Gold Link Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
An 18 karat yellow and white gold, black onyx and diamond bracelet, retailed by Neiman Marcus
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Vintage 1970s Link Bracelets

Materials

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

Art Deco Diamond, Onyx and Coral 18 Karat White Gold Tennis Bracelet
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
A stunning Art Deco tennis bracelet set with beautiful white diamonds between onyx and coral tiles
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Tennis Bracelets

Materials

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

Asprey Onyx Diamond Gold Bracelet
By Asprey International Limited
Located in New York, NY
This modern 18kt white gold Asprey signed bracelet features alternating black onyx polished bars
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold

Art Deco Onyx and Diamond Bracelet
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
A beautiful piece of original art deco splendor, rendered in 18 karat white gold and set with 57
Category

Vintage 1930s Retro Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat White Gold Bvlgari Onyx and Diamond Charm Bracelet
By Bulgari
Located in Zurich, CH
18 karat white gold Bvlgari onyx and diamond charm bracelet. A stylish vintage Bvlgari cable
Category

20th Century Italian Modern Charm Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold

Coral, Emerald, Diamonds, Onyx, Stones, Platinum and 14 Kt White Gold Bracelet
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Amazing retrò bracelet in 14 kt white gold and platinum structure mounted with spheres of coral and
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Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Retro Bracelets

Materials

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

Sapphires Diamonds Corals Emerald Onyx Retro White Gold Bracelet
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Delightful and classic bracelet settled in 14 Kt white gold, embellished with coral roses shape
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Late 20th Century Italian Retro Link Bracelets

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Cartier Panther Panthere Diamond Emerald Onyx White Gold Bangle Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
18k White Gold Diamond Onyx Emerald Panther Panthere Bangle Bracelet by Cartier. With 194 round
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21st Century and Contemporary French Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, White Gold

Vettori Carved Onyx Diamond Gold Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
18k white gold Vettori bracelet, set with carved onyx links and approx. 6 carats in diamonds
Category

20th Century Italian More Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold

Wide Onyx Diamond Gold Cuff Bangle Bracelet
Located in Miami, FL
This estate 1970's cuff bracelet in Art Deco style is crafted in solid 18K yellow gold, weighs
Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Cuff Bracelets

Materials

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

Onyx Diamond Panther Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
An 18K Yellow Gold, Carved Onyx and Diamond Double Panther Bangle, with Emerald Eyes. Made in Italy
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Cuff Bracelets

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold

Diamond Onyx “Panther Pattern” Gold Bracelet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A wonderfully styled bracelet featuring white & black diamonds, onyx and brilliant contrast. There
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Knotted Onyx and Diamond Bangle Bracelet
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
A substantial creation, rendered in 18 karat yellow gold with polished stokes of onyx knotted
Category

Late 20th Century Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14k Gold Onyx Diamond Bracelet
Located in London, GB
1930s circa, marked 14K (and tested) yellow gold link style bracelet featuring rectangle cut onyx
Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Retro Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 14k 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.