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Vintage Diamond and Gold Cuff Bangle
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Impressive 1970s 14KT yellow and white gold hand hammered cuff. The bracelet is created as a
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

64 Facets Rose Cut Ruby and Diamond Bangle Bracelet in 18 Karat White Gold
By 64 Facets
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This beautiful bangle features 2.90 carats of rose cut rubies flawlessly paired with 3.25 carats of
Category

2010s American Contemporary Bangles

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Diamond Bangle Bracelet
Located in Palm Desert, CA
beautiful modern bracelet is hand made for us in Honk Kong. Pavé set diamonds set in 18 karat rose gold in
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

18 Karat White Gold Slip-On Bangle with 405 Round Diamonds 3.10 Carat by Manart
Located in New Orleans, LA
Our ultra-brilliant pavé diamond round bangle sparkles in 18K white gold, loaded with 405 round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

1.65 Total Carat Pavé Diamond Yellow Gold Bracelet
Located in Carmel, CA
This stunning diamond bangle bracelet features three rows of bright white pavé diamonds along the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

64 Facets Rose Cut Sapphire and Diamond Bangle Bracelet in 18 Karat White Gold
By 64 Facets
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This beautiful bangle features 2.90 carats of rose cut sapphires flawlessly paired with 3.25 carats
Category

2010s American Contemporary Bangles

Materials

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

Cartier Trinity Bangle With Diamonds
By Cartier
Located in La Jolla, CA
This lovely estate Cartier Trinity bangle bracelet comes in 18k rose, white and yellow gold pave
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Bangles

Materials

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

1.28 Carats of Fine Diamonds Pave - Set in 18k White Gold Cuff Bracelet
Located in Birmingham, MI
diamonds weighing 1.28 carats total. Ideally cut, each gem fires magical reflections from every angle. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Bangles

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Ecksand 14k Rose Gold Wrap Diamond Bangle Bracelet
By Ecksand
Located in Montreal, QC
twisted band is connected by a dazzling diamond pavé set in white gold. This diamond bracelet's two-tone
Category

2010s Canadian Modern Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Bold Diamond and 18 Karat Gold Meridian Bangle
By Maison Tjoeng
Located in Singapore, SG
A solid and bold eternity set bangle, truly a timeless statement piece. Featuring pavé diamonds in
Category

2010s Singaporean Contemporary Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Bloom Diamond Solo Flower Bangle in 18k Yellow Gold
By Butani
Located in Hong Kong, Kowloon
Bloom Diamond Solo Flower Bangle in 18K Yellow Gold Inspired by the exquisite petals of the alpine
Category

2010s Hong Kong Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Bloom Diamond Solo Flower Bangle in 18k Rose Gold
By Butani
Located in Hong Kong, Kowloon
Bloom Diamond Solo Flower Bangle in 18K Rose Gold Inspired by the exquisite petals of the alpine
Category

2010s Hong Kong Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

18 Karat White Gold Diamond Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
One of a Kind Bangle Bracelet mounted with shimmering pave-set 100 pieces of Rose Cut Shape White
Category

2010s Unknown Modern Bangles

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Contemporary, 1.00 Carat Diamond Pave, Bracelet 18 Karat Gold, VS Quality
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
Contemporary Diamond Pave 18 Karat Yellow Gold Hinged Bangle Bracelet features a rectangular shape
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Bangles

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold

Matthia s Claire Dream Collection 18K White Gold I Love You Bracelet Bangle
By Matthia s Claire
Located in New Orleans, LA
colors! Specifications: - 18k gold - 9.30 grams - White Gold - 0.13 pave diamonds - Bracelet Size 7
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Artisan Bangles

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

12.40 Carat Flexible Diamond Bangle Bracelet 18 Karat Yellow Gold Open Cuff
By Orostar
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful open and flexible bangle with 12.40 carats of dazzling diamonds pave set in 18 karat
Category

2010s American Contemporary Bangles

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Paige Novick Yellow Gold Infinity Curved Hinged Bracelet with Diamond Pave
By Paige Novick
Located in New York, NY
Paige Novick's curved diamond bracelet is designed to ear alone or stack perfectly with other
Category

2010s American Bangles

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ecksand 18k Yellow Gold Wrap Diamond Bangle Bracelet
By Ecksand
Located in Montreal, QC
twisted band is connected by a dazzling diamond pavé set in white gold. This diamond bracelet's two-tone
Category

2010s Canadian Modern Bangles

Materials

18k Gold, Gold

Fancy Yellow Diamond Bangle Bracelet
Located in Palm Desert, CA
individually hand pavé set into 18 karat yellow gold. Hinged for easy on and off, and a small raised diamond
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bloom Diamond and White Mother of Pearl Solo Flower Bangle in 18k Yellow Gold
By Butani
Located in Hong Kong, Kowloon
Bloom Diamond and White Mother-of-Pearl Solo Flower Bangle in 18K Yellow Gold Inspired by the
Category

2010s Hong Kong Bangles

Materials

Yellow Gold

Bloom Diamond and White Mother of Pearl Solo Flower Bangle in 18k Rose Gold
By Butani
Located in Hong Kong, Kowloon
Bloom Diamond and White Mother-of-Pearl Solo Flower Bangle in 18K Rose Gold Inspired by the
Category

2010s Hong Kong Bangles

Materials

Rose Gold

Lucas Priolo 1.46 Carat Diamond Bypass Bangle Bracelet in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Mill Valley, CA
- 134 diamonds - 1.46cts G VS diamonds - pave set and flush set diamonds - bypass designed bangle
Category

2010s American Contemporary Bangles

Materials

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

18 Karat Rose Gold Black Spinels and Diamonds Dalia Bangle by Niquesa
By Niquesa
Located in London, GB
separated with brilliant cut diamonds, capturing the delicate beauty of nature. Dalia Bangle details: - 18
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Bangles

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Spinel, Black Spinel, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

64 Facets 5.75 Carat Rose Cut Diamond Scallop Bangle Bracelet in Rose Gold
By 64 Facets
Located in Los Angeles, CA
White, Rose or Yellow Gold. Simply contact us on the platform for more details. The diamonds are E-H
Category

2010s American Contemporary Bangles

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold

64Facets 3.40 Carat Rose Cut Diamond Scallop Bangle Bracelet in 18 Karat Gold
By 64 Facets
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A classic staple to any jewelry collection, 64Facets' Scallop Diamond Bangle provides casual
Category

2010s American Contemporary Bangles

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold

Carelle 18K Rose Gold and 1.64 Carat Pave Diamond Knot Bracelet
By Carelle
Located in New York, NY
Adorned with 1.64 carats of sparkling GH-VS round pave diamonds, folds of sumptuous 18 karat rose
Category

2010s American Contemporary Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

64Facets 8 Carat Elements Emerald and Diamond Bangle in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By 64 Facets
Located in Los Angeles, CA
diamonds in a micro-pave setting to create our beautiful Elements Bangle. Our signature Rose Cut gemstones
Category

2010s American Contemporary Bangles

Materials

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

64Facets 8 Carat Elements Emerald and Diamond Bangle in 18 Karat Rose Gold
By 64 Facets
Located in Los Angeles, CA
diamonds in a micro-pave setting to create our beautiful Elements Bangle. Our signature Rose Cut gemstones
Category

2010s American Contemporary Bangles

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

64 Facets 6.25 Carat Sapphire and 1.75 Carat Diamond Bangle in 18 Karat Gold
By 64 Facets
Located in Los Angeles, CA
diamonds in a micro-pave setting to create our beautiful Elements bangle. Our signature rose-cut gems glow
Category

2010s American Contemporary Bangles

Materials

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

Matthia s Claire 18 Karat Gold Pave Diamond Green Alligator "Skin" Bracelet
By Matthia s Claire
Located in New Orleans, LA
grams - 18k gold - 0.35 pave diamonds - Bracelet Size 6 1/2" - Diamond Clarity: F-G, VS1 - Handcrafted
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

64 Facets 6.15 Carat Elements Ruby and Diamond Bangle in 18 Karat Rose Gold
By 64 Facets
Located in Los Angeles, CA
brilliant-cut diamonds in a micro-pave setting to create our beautiful Elements bangle. Our signature rose
Category

2010s American Contemporary Bangles

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

64 Facets 6.15 Carat Elements Ruby and Diamond Bangle in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By 64 Facets
Located in Los Angeles, CA
brilliant-cut diamonds in a micro-pave setting to create our beautiful Elements bangle. Our signature rose
Category

2010s American Contemporary Bangles

Materials

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

64 Facets 6.15 Carat Rose Cut Sapphire Diamond Bangle in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By 64 Facets
Located in Los Angeles, CA
smaller brilliant-cut diamonds in a micro-pave setting to create our beautiful Elements bangle. Our
Category

2010s American Contemporary Bangles

Materials

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

Bloom Pink Sapphire and Diamond Open Spiral Bangle in 18k Rose Gold
By Butani
Located in Hong Kong, Kowloon
Bloom Pink Sapphire and Diamond Open Spiral Bangle in 18K Rose Gold Inspired by the exquisite
Category

2010s Hong Kong Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

Maniamania Mystic Bangle in 14k Gold with Rutilated Quartz and Champagne Diamond
By MANIAMANIA
Located in Sydney, NSW
rose cut round Champagne Diamond, with white diamond pave detail. This delicate gold bangle was hand
Category

2010s American Contemporary Bangles

Materials

Quartz, Diamond, Brown Diamond, 14k Gold

Diamond Baguette White Gold Floral Charm Clip Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
diamond trim, mounted on 18 Karat white gold clip bracelet finished with pave'-set round brilliant-cut
Category

2010s Unknown Romantic Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Laura Munder Lavender Jade Grenadill Wood Pink Sapphire Diamond Bangle Bracelet
By Laura Munder
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
18 karat rose and white gold hinged bangle bracelet, half Lavender Jade, half Grenadill wood, 1 1/2
Category

Early 2000s Bangles

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Go...

64 Facets 6.15 Carat Rose Cut Sapphire and Diamond Bangle in 18 Karat Rose Gold
By 64 Facets
Located in Los Angeles, CA
smaller brilliant-cut diamonds in a micro-pave setting to create our beautiful Elements bangle. Our
Category

2010s American Contemporary Bangles

Materials

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

Bloom Emerald and Diamond Open Spiral Bangle in 18k Rose Gold
By Butani
Located in Hong Kong, Kowloon
Bloom Emerald and Diamond Open Spiral Bangle in 18K Rose Gold Inspired by the exquisite petals of
Category

2010s Hong Kong Bangles

Materials

Rose Gold

Bloom Emerald and Diamond Open Spiral Bangle in 18k Yellow Gold
By Butani
Located in Hong Kong, Kowloon
Bloom Emerald and Diamond Open Spiral Bangle in 18K Yellow Gold Inspired by the exquisite petals
Category

2010s Hong Kong Bangles

Materials

Yellow Gold

Stunning Diamond White Gold Scroll Design Bracelet
Located in Spartanburg, SC
18K white cut out, scroll design hinged bracelet with pave set diamonds weighing combined 4.15
Category

Early 2000s American Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Platinum and Silver Diamond 7 Ovals Bangle Bracelet
By Thomas Kurilla
Located in New York, NY
Platinum and Silver Diamond Pave 7 Ovals Bangle, The number seven, considered to be the perfect
Category

2010s American Contemporary Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Platinum, Silver

Alessa Evolve Full Pave Bracelet 18 Karat Rose Gold Eruption Collection
By Alessa
Located in London, GB
ctw White Diamonds Metal: 18K Rose Gold Collection: Eruption Special features: Flexible gold Sizing
Category

2010s American Contemporary Bangles

Materials

White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Bloom Pink Sapphire and Diamond Open Spiral Bangle in 18k Yellow Gold
By Butani
Located in Hong Kong, Kowloon
Bloom Pink Sapphire and Diamond Open Spiral Bangle in 18K Yellow Gold Inspired by the exquisite
Category

2010s Hong Kong Bangles

Materials

Yellow Gold

Bloom Blue Sapphire and Diamond Open Spiral Bangle in 18k Yellow Gold
By Butani
Located in Hong Kong, Kowloon
Bloom Blue Sapphire and Diamond Open Spiral Bangle in 18K Yellow Gold Inspired by the exquisite
Category

2010s Hong Kong Bangles

Materials

Yellow Gold

Bloom Blue Sapphire and Diamond Open Spiral Bangle in 18k Rose Gold
By Butani
Located in Hong Kong, Kowloon
Bloom Blue Sapphire and Diamond Open Spiral Bangle in 18K Rose Gold Inspired by the exquisite
Category

2010s Hong Kong Bangles

Materials

Rose Gold

Smokey Quartz Bangles with Diamond Clasps Set of 2
Located in New York, NY
White pavé diamonds on the clasps. Hand-crafted in 18K Yellow Gold. make a powerful statement with this
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Bangles

Materials

Quartz, Diamond, 18k Gold

Lorraine Schwartz 18 Karat Diamond and Jadeite Bangle Set
By Lorraine Schwartz
Located in New York, NY
18K white gold and black jadeite Lorraine Schwartz bangle set featuring 4.14 carats of pavé set
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

14 Karat Rose Gold Slip-On Bangle with 113 Round Diamonds 1.40 Carat by Manart
Located in New Orleans, LA
The quintessential diamond pavé round bangle – just slip on and start stacking! Set in 14K rose
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

Matthia s Claire 18 Karat White Gold and Lariat Diamond "Skin" Bracelet
By Matthia s Claire
Located in New Orleans, LA
" collection: 18k white gold bracelet with white pave diamonds. Personalize your look with a completely unique
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modernist Bangles

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

Bloom Diamond and Mother of Pearl Duo Flower Bangle in 18k Yellow Gold
By Butani
Located in Hong Kong, Kowloon
Bloom Diamond and Mother-of-Pearl Duo Flower Bangle in 18K Yellow Gold Inspired by the exquisite
Category

2010s Hong Kong Bangles

Materials

Yellow Gold

Bloom Diamond and Mother-of-Pearl Duo Flower Bangle in 18k Rose Gold
By Butani
Located in Hong Kong, Kowloon
Bloom Diamond and Mother-of-Pearl Duo Flower Bangle in 18K Rose Gold Inspired by the exquisite
Category

2010s Hong Kong Bangles

Materials

Rose Gold

Monshar Bangle YG
Located in New York, NY
Sliced raw uncut diamonds, Labradorite, White resin, Pave champagne diamonds, Vermeil 18k gold
Category

2010s Indian Artisan Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Labradorite, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Vermeil, Silver

Matthia s Claire 18K White Gold, Diamond, Light Pink Alligator "Skin" Bracelet
By Matthia s Claire
Located in New Orleans, LA
Matthia's & Claire Pink Skin Bracelet Matthia's & Claire 18k white gold, diamond, and light pink
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Picchiotti Xpandable 18 Karat White Gold Diamond Bracelet
By Picchiotti
Located in Valenza, IT
links united by diamond pavé archs all set in white gold. Round Diamonds 13.23 carat Colour F-G
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Cartier 18k White Gold Diamond 374 Round Brilliant Cut Totalling 2.26 Carat
By Cartier
Located in Milano, MI
A stunning 18k white gold diamond bangle by Cartier from the Juste Un Clou collection. The bangle
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Picchiotti Xpandable 18 Karat White Gold Diamond Bracelet
By Picchiotti
Located in Valenza, IT
links set in white gold. Round Diamonds 8.95 carat Colour F-G / Clarity VS Each Picchiotti item is
Category

2010s Italian Art Deco Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

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White Gold Diamond Pave Bangle For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate white gold diamond pave bangle for your needs in our varied inventory. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and White Gold. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. If you’re looking for a white gold diamond pave bangle 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 pave bangle over the years, but those made by Cartier, Bulgari and LB Exclusive are often thought to be among the most beautiful. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes brilliant cut and baguette cut alternatives. When shopping for a white gold diamond pave bangle, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a White Gold Diamond Pave Bangle?

Prices for a white gold diamond pave bangle can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $1,350 and can go as high as $225,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $11,500.

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.  

Finding the Right Bangles for You

Today, it would be tough to track down a jewelry lover who doesn’t have a stack of vintage bangles and other bracelets ready to go for any occasion.

People have worn bangles and other bracelets for centuries. Examples can be found in the wide range of personal adornments favored by the Ancient Egyptians, some of whom wore bracelets and armlets made of gold and flecked with gemstones such as lapis and turquoise.

Fashion has evolved over the years, but the popularity of bangles has remained the same. Jewelry makers have created cuffs in all manner of styles, and no matter what your taste, you can find antique and vintage diamond bangles, ruby bangles, emerald bangles and more to suit you and to pair with any of your favorite ensembles. And although “bracelets” and “bangles” are often used interchangeably, there is a difference between the two.

Bangles are solid, one-piece bands that are always characterized by their rigid ring shape. Today, they’re made of metal, plastic, wood or other materials. Because this cuff is a solid piece, you have to slide it over your hand. Bracelets, however, are flexible pieces. Whether they’re charm bracelets, link bracelets, beaded bracelets or another variety, you open and close a bracelet at its ends, where it locks around your wrist with a clasp.

Bracelets and bangles suit most anyone, and there’s a style of bangle for every occasion, whether you’ve opted for an Art Deco bangle, a Victorian-era bangle or another kind. And their versatility doesn’t end there. Jewelry lovers know that when it comes to bangle bracelets (and other kinds of bracelets), you never have to choose just one. Just as you might wear a vintage tennis bracelet by itself or pair it with other thin bracelets, you can opt for a simple pared-down look with a single bangle or go big and stack your sculptural modern bangles to deepen their impact or double up your classic gold bangles and pair them with a T-shirt and jeans or a comfortable cotton day dress.

Browse an extensive collection of vintage bangle bracelets and other bracelets on 1stDibs. Find extraordinary works by iconic jewelry houses such as Cartier, Tiffany Co. and David Webb, or peruse the array of link bracelets, cuff bracelets and diamond bangle bracelets for innumerable accessorizing options.