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Chanel Camelia Black Onyx and Diamond White Gold Pendant
By Chanel
Located in Greenwich, CT
The classic Camélia Sculpté bracelet by Chanel. Crafted in 18K white gold and a carved black onyx
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Romantic Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

VAN CLEEF ARPELS Onyx and Diamond Bracelet
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Firenze, IT
Composed of 5 onyx links of square shape joined by gold links of lozange form set with a total of
Category

Vintage 1970s American Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k 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
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Tiger s Eye, 18k Gold

Unique Art Deco gold bracelet with diamonds and onyx, 1920s.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Unique old bracelet made of 18-karat white gold. Bracelet with a geometric pattern, characteristic
Category

Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Gold, White Gold

Red Coral Onyx 10.30 Carat Ruby Sapphire White Diamond White Gold Bracelet
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
This Bracelet is made of 14K White Gold. This Bracelet has 0.30 Carats of White Diamonds. This
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Renaissance Retro Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire,...

Cornelius Hollander Retro Onyx Diamond Gold Bangle Bracelet
Located in Boca Raton, FL
features 10 diamonds (1/3 CTTW) in a linear pattern adjacent to inlayed onyx gemstone. The bracelet is
Category

Late 20th Century Retro Bangles

Materials

Onyx, White Diamond, 14k Gold

Versace Maia Three-Row Onyx Sapphire White Gold Bracelet
By Versace
Located in Southampton, PA
This bracelet from Versace's Maia Collection is refined and unique. It is made of 18K white gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Bracelets

Materials

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

Retro Diamond and Carved Onyx Link Bracelet
Located in Narberth, PA
A stunning Retro diamond and onyx link bracelet from the 1940s era! This incredible Edwardian
Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Retro Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold

Dramatic Onyx and Pave Diamond Link Bracelet
Located in Miami Beach, FL
A wonderful example of black and white design set in 18k white gold with 6.83 carats in pave set
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co. Schlumberger Diamond and Onyx Yellow Gold Bombe Bangle Bracelet
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
dazzling diamond stones, this stunning bracelet offers an exceptionally fashionable appearance. The
Category

Late 20th Century American Bangles

Materials

White Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Carved Onyx Diamond Bead Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in Feasterville, PA
A magnificent bracelet by Cartier designed as three rows of carved onyx beads, joined by three
Category

Early 2000s French Beaded Bracelets

Materials

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

Onyx and Diamond “Bodrum” Link Bracelet, Signed Seaman Schepps
By Seaman Schepps
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
of onyx lined with a single row of white diamonds, compliments of esteemed American jewelry house
Category

2010s American Modern Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Style White Diamond Mediterranean Red Coral Onyx Yellow Gold Bracelet
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
White Brilliant Cut Diamonds. This Bracelet has Mediterranean (Sardinia, Italy) Red Coral and Onyx
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Retro Bracelets

Materials

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

Art Deco Style White Diamond Mediterranean Red Coral Onyx Yellow Gold Bracelet
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
White Brilliant Cut Diamonds. This Bracelet has Mediterranean (Sardinia, Italy) Red Coral and Onyx
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Retro Bracelets

Materials

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

Art Deco Style White Diamond Mediterranean Red Coral Onyx Yellow Gold Bracelet
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
White Brilliant Cut Diamonds. This Bracelet has Mediterranean (Sardinia, Italy) Red Coral and Onyx
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Retro Bracelets

Materials

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

David Webb Pearl Onyx Diamond Gold Platinum Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in Birmingham, AL
This David Webb bracelet features a design of 97 diamonds, weighing approximately 3.50 cttw, 60
Category

Vintage 1970s American More Bracelets

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Onyx, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Diamonds, Emeralds, Oval Shape Red Corals, Onyx, White Gold Link Retrò Bracelet
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
covered by the seller (customs duties included). Wonderful bracelet in 14 kt white gold, studded with
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Retro Retro Bracelets

Materials

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

Fei Liu Onyx Ruby Diamond Art Deco Style 18 Karat White Gold Bracelet
By Fei Liu
Located in Birmingham, GB
circular onyx weighing a total of 14.2ct with articulated 18ct white gold embellished with diamonds and
Category

2010s British Art Deco Modern Bracelets

Materials

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

Onyx Rock Crystal Quartz and Diamond Link Bracelet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1970's Onyx, Rock Crystal Quartz and Diamond Link 18 karat yellow gold Bracelet. Bold oval-shaped
Category

Late 20th Century European Retro Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Rock Crystal, Crystal, Quartz, Gold, 18k G...

Red Corals, Onyx, White Gold Multi-Strand Necklace or Bracelet
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
the message center. Amazing necklace/bracelet in 9K white gold structure mounted with a sequence of
Category

Vintage 1970s Retro Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Coral, White Diamond, Onyx, 9k Gold, White Gold

Chantecler of Capri Black Onyx and Diamond Bracelet
By Chantecler
Located in Princeton, NJ
exotic natural environment. Bon Bon black onyx and diamond bracelet handcrafted in 18k white gold.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian More Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Onyx

Elegant Swiss Modern Diamond, Jade, and Onyx Gold Bracelet by Paul Binder
By Paul Binder
Located in Litchfield, CT
yellow gold bracelet by Paul Binder is elegantly set with jade, onyx, and 1.44 carats of superb diamonds
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Modernist Link Bracelets

Materials

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

Art Deco Diamond Onyx Gold Link Unisex Bracelet
Located in Napoli, NA
Classic Art Deco character in this unusual and rare link bracelet. It features 7 Round cut Diamond
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Art Deco Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold

Roberto Coin Panda Onyx Diamond Two Color Gold Bangle Bracelet
By Roberto Coin
Located in Southampton, PA
to an animal that is rarely used in fashion; the Panda! This bracelet is made of 18K white gold with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Bangles

Materials

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

Italian Diamond Onyx Retro Bypass Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Make a statement with this fabulous retro style diamond and onyx bracelet. The large bypass bangle
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Retro Bangles

Materials

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

Art Deco Style Coral 1.60 Carat White Diamond Onyx Pearl Yellow Gold Bracelet
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
. This Bracelet is made of 18K Yellow Gold. This Bracelet has 1.60 Carats of White Brilliant Cut Diamonds
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Retro Bracelets

Materials

Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater P...

Art Deco Style Coral 1.60 Carat White Diamond Onyx Pearl Yellow Gold Bracelet
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
. This Bracelet is made of 18K Yellow Gold. This Bracelet has 1.60 Carats of White Brilliant Cut Diamonds
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Retro Bracelets

Materials

Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater P...

Art Deco Style Coral 1.60 Carat White Diamond Onyx Pearl Yellow Gold Bracelet
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
White Brilliant Cut Diamonds. This Bracelet has Mediterranean (Sardinia, Italy) Red Coral. This Bracelet
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Retro Bracelets

Materials

Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater P...

Art Deco Style Coral 1.60 Carat White Diamond Onyx Pearl Yellow Gold Bracelet
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
White Brilliant Cut Diamonds. This Bracelet has Mediterranean (Sardinia, Italy) Red Coral. This Bracelet
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Retro Bracelets

Materials

Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater P...

Art Deco Style Coral 1.60 Carat White Diamond Onyx Pearl Yellow Gold Bracelet
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
White Brilliant Cut Diamonds. This Bracelet has Mediterranean (Sardinia, Italy) Red Coral. This Bracelet
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Retro Bracelets

Materials

Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater P...

Art Deco Style 6.90 Carat White Diamond Opal Red Coral Onyx Yellow Gold Bracelet
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
White Brilliant Cut Diamonds. This Bracelet has 6.40 Carats of Natural Oval Cut Opals. This Bracelet has
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Retro Bracelets

Materials

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

Art Deco Style 6.90 Carat White Diamond Opal Red Coral Onyx Yellow Gold Bracelet
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
White Brilliant Cut Diamonds. This Bracelet has 6.40 Carats of Natural Oval Cut Opals. This Bracelet has
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Retro Bracelets

Materials

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

Art Deco Style White Diamond Oval Cut Opal Red Coral Onyx Yellow Gold Bracelet
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
White Brilliant Cut Diamonds. This Bracelet has 24.00 Carats of Natural Oval Cut Opals. This Bracelet
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Retro Bracelets

Materials

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

Art Deco Style White Diamond Oval Cut Opal Red Coral Onyx Yellow Gold Bracelet
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
White Brilliant Cut Diamonds. This Bracelet has 24.00 Carats of Natural Oval Cut Opals. This Bracelet
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Retro Bracelets

Materials

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

Art Deco Style White Diamond Oval Cut Opal Red Coral Onyx Yellow Gold Bracelet
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
White Brilliant Cut Diamonds. This Bracelet has 24.00 Carats of Natural Oval Cut Opals. This Bracelet
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Retro Bracelets

Materials

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

Art Deco Style 6.90 Carat White Diamond Opal Red Coral Onyx Yellow Gold Bracelet
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
White Brilliant Cut Diamonds. This Bracelet has 6.40 Carats of Natural Oval Cut Opals. This Bracelet has
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Retro Bracelets

Materials

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

Art Deco Style White Diamond Oval Cut Opal Red Coral Onyx Yellow Gold Bracelet
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
White Brilliant Cut Diamonds. This Bracelet has 24.00 Carats of Natural Oval Cut Opals. This Bracelet
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Retro Bracelets

Materials

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

Art Deco Style White Diamond Oval Cut Opal Red Coral Onyx Yellow Gold Bracelet
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
White Brilliant Cut Diamonds. This Bracelet has 24.00 Carats of Natural Oval Cut Opals. This Bracelet
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Retro Bracelets

Materials

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

Vintage Alhambra Diamond Onyx 5 Motif Bracelet
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in New York, NY
white gold. The combination of bold onyx and bright diamonds gives it a classic yet striking look
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Chain Bracelets

Materials

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

Pearls, Diamonds, Onyx, Green Agate 9 Karat Gold and Silver Beaded Bracelet
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
structure. The bracelet is realized with 3 rows of white pearls enriched with little diamonds in silver
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Beaded Bracelets

Materials

Agate, Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Mediterranean Red Coral Onyx Pearl 1.60 Carat Diamond Gold Bracelet
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Bracelet with diamonds, pearls, coral and onyxes. Each step for the creation of a Ferrara GiFè
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Romantic Retro Bracelets

Materials

Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater P...

Piaget Diamond Onyx 18k White Gold Ref 12343 Automatic Watch
By Piaget
Located in Miami, FL
watch case is rounded measuring 34 mm, enhanced by a black onyx dial, with a diamond halo. The bracelet
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

Late Art Deco 1 Carat Diamond and Onyx Link Bracelet
Located in Narberth, PA
piece is crafted in 18kt white gold and features ten onyx and diamond links which come together to form
Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold

Piaget Dancer 18 Karat White Gold with Onyx Dial and Diamond Bezel Ladies Watch
By Piaget
Located in Boca Raton, FL
White Gold with Diamonds Dial: Factory Onyx Dial Bracelet: 18k White Gold Bracelet Size: Will fit a 5.5
Category

Late 20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, White Gold

CARTIER Diamond Baguettes, Black Onyx White Gold LOVE Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
baguette cut diamonds set in white gold and accentuated with black onyx are the highlights of this stylish
Category

French Bangles

Art Deco Platinum White Gold Diamond Onyx Conversion Bracelet kaspar Esh
Located in Cape May, NJ
This magnificent and glamorous platinum case, 14k white gold band & diamond bracelet started life
Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum

Gucci Le Marché des Merveilles Yellow Gold Diamond Onyx Feline Motif Bracelet
By Gucci
Located in Southampton, PA
The Gucci “LMDM” bracelet is crafted from 18K yellow gold and set with an onyx and three diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Charm Bracelets

Materials

White Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Onyx and Diamond Bangle Bracelet, Signed “La Nouvelle Bague”
By Angela Cummings
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
The bracelet boasts bold Italian style, decorated with black onyx and brilliant white diamonds set
Category

Late 20th Century Bangles

Materials

Onyx, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Versace Maia White Sapphire Diamond Gold Bracelet
By Versace
Located in Southampton, PA
This bracelet from Versace's Maia Collection is refined and unique. It is made of 18K white gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Bracelets

Materials

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

Art Deco Diamond and Onyx Openwork Bracelet, Circa 1930 s
Located in London, GB
A beautiful Art Deco diamond and onyx bracelet c.1930s, the finely articulated straight sided strap
Category

Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Platinum

Van Cleef Arpels Stylish 18ct Gold Diamond And Black Onyx Reversible Bracelet
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in London, GB
A stylish gold, diamond and onyx reversible bracelet by Van Cleef & Arpels c.1970s, the bracelet
Category

Late 20th Century French Link Bracelets

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond and White Onyx Pisces Fish Charm Pendant
By Joanna Dahdah
Located in Troy, MI
Crafted in rich 18 karat yellow gold this elegant Pisces fish is accented with white onyx & white
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Lebanese Contemporary Charm Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Diamond, Emerald Onyx Panthere Bracelet, Boxes Papers, Panther
By Cartier
Located in Hong Kong, HK
is set in 18k white gold. 581 brilliant cut diamonds, 4.13 carats with emeralds and onyx. The quality
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Modern Bracelets

Materials

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

Vintage Diamond Onyx Red Coral 18 Karat Gold Swiss Geometric Link Bracelet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Link style bracelet comprised of large rectangles of onyx with ovals of red agate Opaque onyx
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Contemporary Link Bracelets

Materials

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

60s-70s Modernist 18k Carved Coral, Onyx and Diamond Foo Dog Bracelet
Located in Birmingham, AL
holding tightly onto either end of a platinum, onyx and diamond design. The piece features 67 round
Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Modernist Bangles

Materials

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

Asprey Onyx Diamond Gold Pendant
By Asprey International Limited
Located in New York, NY
This modern 18kt white gold Asprey signed necklace features a circle with alternating black onyx
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British More Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold

Panthere De Cartier Diamond Head Bracelet Emerald Eyes, Onyx
By Cartier
Located in North Hollywood, CA
showstopper. This bracelet is set in 18K White Gold and set with 360 brilliant cut Diamonds totaling 4.33
Category

2010s French Modern Cuff Bracelets

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 18k 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.