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Tiffany Company 1920s Platinum Diamond and Onyx Ladies Bracelet Watch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1920s Tiffany & Company Ladies Platinum Diamond and Onyx Bracelet Watch, the watch itself
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Platinum

Modern Van Cleef Arpels Onyx Diamond Alhambra Bracelet
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A modern black onyx and diamond 5 motif Alhambra bracelet by Van Cleef & Arpels. The bracelet is
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2010s American Modern Modern Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold

Art Deco Style 14 Karat Gold, Silver, Onyx, Diamond Multi Link Bracelet
By Erté
Located in Tustin, CA
Fabulous designer Erte, Sterling Silver, 14 Karat Gold, Diamond and Onyx Bracelet is a rare
Category

Vintage 1980s American Art Deco Link Bracelets

Materials

White Diamond, Onyx, Diamond, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver, Gold

Luise Coral Onyx Diamond Gold Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Multi-use necklace in 9kt white gold with alterning corals pieces and onyx spheres with diamonds
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Retro Link Necklaces

Materials

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

Van Cleef Arpels Vintage Diamond Alhambra White Gold Bracelet
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
18k White Gold Diamond and Black Onyx Vintage Alhambra Bracelet by Van Cleef & Arpels. The Van
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2010s French Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, White Gold

Piaget Lady s White Gold Diamond Bezel Black Onyx Dial Wristwatch
By Piaget
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Piaget MPN: 9706 A6 Style: 18k White Gold Diamond Bezel Black Onyx Ladies Watch Case
Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamonds Stones Sapphires White Stones Agate Pearl White Gold Bracelet
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Fabulous and colorful bracelet in 14k white gold, with a unique and elegant designe embellished
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Retro More Bracelets

Materials

Agate, Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Oro Trend 18 Karat White Gold, .85 Carat Diamond, Black Onyx and Pink Coral Ring
By Oro Trend
Located in New York, NY
This stunning 18KT white gold ring was designed by renowned Italian Jewelers Oro Trend . It has a
Category

1990s Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Cartier Panthere De Cartier Bracelet Diamond Head Emerald Eyes, Onyx
By Cartier
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Gold and set with 360 brilliant cut Diamonds totaling 4.33 Carats. The Diamonds are white color DEF
Category

2010s French Modern Clamper Bracelets

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold

Rectangle Shape Red Corals, Tsavorites, Diamonds, Onyx, Link Retrò Bracelet
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
rectangular shaped coral surrounded of tsavorite , diamonds and onyx strips, All is mounted in 14 Kt white
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Retro Link Bracelets

Materials

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

Piaget Vintage Yellow Gold Diamonds and Onyx Dial Ladies Wrist Watch
By Piaget
Located in Chicago, IL
, Black Onyx Dial. 15/8 inch wide 18K Yellow Gold Textured bracelet, watch length 6 3/4 inches. Recently
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Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold

Piaget 92002D2 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Onyx Ladies Watch
By Piaget
Located in Boca Raton, FL
: 18k Yellow gold bezel with black Onyx Dial: 18k yellow gold dial with Diamond pave center Bracelet
Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

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

Luise Onyx Diamond Dangle Earrings
By Luise
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
: LU51932076263 Luise Diamond White Gold Personalized Bracelet Ref: LU51932070973 ref. 516214
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Retro Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold

Piaget 18K White Gold Onyx Diamond Dial 9902A20, 1980 s
By Piaget
Located in Central Western District, HK
: Excellent Aged Condition Onyx & Diamond Dial Bracelet: Original Piaget Bracelet fits up to 16.5cm wrist
Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold

14K Two-Tone Gold Black Onyx and Diamond Lever Back Drop Hoop Earrings
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
with an updo or swept-back hair. Pair with a simple gold bracelet or onyx ring for a coordinated
Category

2010s American Modern Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

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

Handcraft 14 Karat Yellow and White Gold Fish Cuff Bracelet
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
message to solve the problem. 14 karat yellow and white gold fish cuff bracelet, mounted with carnelian
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Carnelian, Coral, Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gol...

Onyx Coral Fancy Brown Gold Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Ref:LU51932047273 Luise Sapphire Diamond Two Color Gold Bracelet Ref: LU51932036873 Luise Queenly Pearl Onyx Mother
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Piaget Ladies Yellow Gold Diamond Black Onyx Polo Wristwatch, circa 1980
By Piaget
Located in Tustin, CA
18 karat yellow gold ladies Piaget Polo watch features a round black onyx face with two signature
Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

White Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

6.50 Carat Ruby Sapphire Emerald Tourmaline White Diamond Yellow Gold Bracelet
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
to it. It has also Rock Crystal, Onyx, Tourmaline and 2.50 Carats of Diamonds that give sparkles to
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Retro Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater...

Art Nouveau White Diamond Ruby Sapphire Emerald Tourmaline Yellow Gold Bracelet
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
the precious stones. This Bracelet is made of 9K Yellow Gold. This Bracelet has 2.50 Carats of White
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Retro Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater...

CARTIER Paris 1970 Andre Vassort Ring In 18Kt Gold With 3.36 Ctw Diamonds Onyx
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
white colorless diamonds. Diamonds: Mount in a pave setting, with 34 round brilliant cut diamonds, with
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Vintage 1970s French Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Cartier Le Baiser Du Dragon Diamond Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in Feasterville, PA
A chic Cartier bracelet from the Le Baiser du Dragon collection carefully crafted in 18k white gold
Category

Early 2000s Bangles

Materials

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

Rolex White Gold Diamond Day Date Wristwatch Ref 18039
By Rolex
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Bracelet: Rolex 18k white gold presidential band Clasp: Crown clasp Movement: Automatic Size: fits up to
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

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

Erte Tempest Sterling and Gold Cuff Bracelet
By Erté
Located in Chicago, IL
Large Sterling Silver and 14K White Gold " Tempest" Cuff Bracelet in the Famous Erte Art Deco Style
Category

Vintage 1980s American Art Deco Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver

Art Deco 9.19cts Diamond and 6.69cts Ruby Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
. Crafted with 18K white gold, the bracelet is 6.5 mm wide and 173 mm long, making it the perfect accessory
Category

Antique Early 1900s Art Deco Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, Gold

Pearl Bracelet 1920 s Diamond Watch
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The vintage watch face is made of diamonds set on white gold, and dates circa 1930s. Watch face is
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American Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Onyx, White Gold

Piaget Ladies White Gold and Diamond Wrist Watch
By Piaget
Located in Chicago, IL
wind movement, Black Onyx Dial with Diamond set markers. White Gold and Diamond set Bracelet sections
Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Asch Grossbardt Mosaic Gemstone and Diamond Inlay Mesh ID 14 Karat Gold Bracelet
By Asch Grossbardt
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Adorn your wrist in vibrant modern art! This gorgeous diamond and gemstone mosaic bracelet from
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Late 20th Century American Modern Modern Bracelets

Materials

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

Cartier "Platinum" Diamond Panthere Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in North Hollywood, CA
done in Platinum, not 18K White Gold. It is a size 15 and boosts 744 E-F White Diamonds vvs and
Category

Early 2000s French Modern Bangles

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Platinum

Van Cleef Arpels Alhambra Bracelet in Diamonds and Malaquite in 18k Gold
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
is made in 18k white gold and set with white diamonds that are D to F color and VS clarity. with 24
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Chain Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Malachite, White Gold, 18k Gold

Marina J Pearl and Onyx Lariat Necklace with Black Spinel and Pearl Tassel
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
silver bead and diamond encrusted silver and onyx rondelle. The tassel is removable by 14k white gold
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2010s American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Spinel, 14k Gold, Silver, Sterling...

Dreicer Co. Ladies Art Deco Diamond Natural Pearl Onyx Wristwatch
By Dreicer Co.
Located in Berlin, DE
Extraordinary Art Deco ladies watch made of pearls, onyx and diamonds. The silvered dial with Roman
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Natural Pearl, White Gold, Platinum, Silver, Steel

Vintage/Retro Mauboussin Watch, Diamond Emerald in 18-K White Gold, Automatic
By Mauboussin
Located in London, GB
white diamonds, which is then bordered with a scalloped rim of onyx in an infinite pattern. The watch
Category

1990s French Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

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

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

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater...

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
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Retro Bracelets

Materials

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

Van Cleef Arpels Alhambra 5 motif Bracelet with Diamonds and 18k Yellow Gold
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra 5 motif Bracelet with Diamonds and 18k Yellow Gold The bracelet is
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21st Century and Contemporary Aesthetic Movement Chain Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. Schlumberger Enamel Paillonne Diamond Gold Bangle Bracelet
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
onyx Paillone bangle bracelet features one of the best combinations of color in jewelry. Created with
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1990s French Modern Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

EUROPEAN 1860 Victorian Bracelet In 16Kt Gold With 33.10 Ctw Emerald Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
-Victorian bracelet is excellent. Besides the little normal wear, there is no damage to the gold. The 70
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Antique 1860s Italian Victorian Chain Bracelets

Materials

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

Erte Gem Silver Gold Tempest Cuff Bracelet
By Erté
Located in Chicago, IL
Large Sterling Silver and 14K White Gold " Tempest" Cuff Bracelet in the Famous Erte Art Deco Style
Category

Vintage 1980s American Art Deco Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver

"Against Evil Eye" Turquoise Diamond Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
" Turquoise Diamond Bracelet. Crafted from 14k white gold, the clasp dazzles with diamonds, blue sapphires
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, White Gold

French 1850 Victorian Bangle Bracelet In 14Kt Yellow Gold With Rose Cut Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
condition of this bracelet is good. Beside the normal wear, there is no damage to the gold. All diamonds and
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Antique 1850s French Victorian Bangles

Materials

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

Van Cleef Arpels Alhambra Bracelet 18k Rose Gold diamonds motherofpearl
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra 5 motif Bracelet 18k Rose Gold diamonds & motherofpearl The bracelet
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Aesthetic Movement Chain Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold

Van Cleef Arpels Alhambra Bracelet 18k Rose Gold diamonds motherofpearl
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra 5 motif Bracelet 18k Rose Gold diamonds & motherofpearl The bracelet
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Aesthetic Movement Chain Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Sapphire Ruby Emerald Diamond Slide Bracelet Vintage Pearl Topaz 9.22 Carats
Located in Sylvania, GA
SPARKLING DIAMONDS. FINE VINTAGE BRACELET IS SOLID HEAVY 14K YELLOW & WHITE GOLD. LUXURIOUS HEAVY GOLD
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20th Century Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Peridot, Topaz, Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Pearl, Black ...

Rare Vintage Cartier Panther Bracelet Silk Scarf Yellow Gold Linen Pillow
By Cartier
Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland
bejewelled bracelet with iconic Panthers head to head. It depicts pave-set onyx and diamonds on the panthere
Category

Late 20th Century French Art Deco Pillows and Throws

Materials

Linen, Silk

Patek Philippe Yellow Gold Diamond Gemini Two Time Zone Manual Wind Wristwatch
By Patek Philippe
Located in New York, NY
Rare and distinctive, 18K white gold, diamond, jade and onyx, Patek Philippe so-called “Gemini
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Onyx, 18k Gold

Rare Vintage French Cartier Panther Bracelet Designer Silk Scarf Red Gold Linen
By Cartier
Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland
exotic gold animal is bejewelled with what appears to be pave-set rubies and diamonds, like an item of
Category

Late 20th Century French Art Deco Pillows and Throws

Materials

Linen, Silk

Set of Rare Vintage Cartier Panther Bracelet Silk Scarf Pillows in Red Gold
By Cartier
Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland
to head in opulent bejewelled gold. It depicts pave-set onyx and diamonds and is a variation of the
Category

Late 20th Century French Art Deco Pillows and Throws

Materials

Linen, Silk

Large Vintage Cartier Jewelry Red Ruby French Gold Silk Scarf Pillow White Cream
By Cartier
Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland
Pillow Gold White Cream Large custom made one-of-a-kind luxury cushion (pillow) created from an
Category

Late 20th Century French Art Deco Pillows and Throws

Materials

Textile, Linen, Silk

Rare Vintage Cartier Diamond Jewelry Panther Scarf Cushion Pillow Black Gold
By Cartier
Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland
what appears to be pave-set diamonds and onyx, like an item of jewelry. It’s a variation of the famous
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20th Century French Baroque Pillows and Throws

Materials

Textile, Linen, Silk

Betty Cooke 1990 Asymmetrical Sculptural Bangle In 14Kt Gold With One Diamond
By Betty Cooke
Located in Miami, FL
ends are embellished with one natural earth mined diamond. This bracelet is very attractive
Category

Late 20th Century American Modernist Bangles

Materials

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

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

Late 20th Century French Art Deco Pillows and Throws

Materials

Linen, Silk

Italian Hand Cast Yellow 18 Karat Gold Chain Necklace with White Ceramic Details
By Annellino Fine Jewellery
Located in London, GB
pieces are made in our workshop we are also able to recreate this design in Rose or White Gold, or even
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

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

Rare Vintage French Cartier Panther Bracelet Silk Scarf Khaki Green Irish Linen
By Cartier
Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland
bracelet with iconic panthers head to head in opulent gold. It depicts pave-set onyx and diamonds and is a
Category

Late 20th Century French Pillows and Throws

Materials

Linen, Silk

Large Vintage Cartier Jewelry French Gold Green Gold Silk Scarf Pillow Linen
By Cartier
Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland
along 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

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
Category

Late 20th Century French Art Deco Pillows and Throws

Materials

Textile, Linen, Silk

Cartier Les Oiseau Liberes Double Parrot Ring
By Cartier
Located in North Hollywood, CA
parrots are set in 18K white gold facing opposite directions so you can see a parrot and others who see
Category

2010s French Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Blue Sapphire, 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.