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18kt White Gold Bangle Bracelet with 7.05 CTW in Blue Sapphires and Diamonds
Located in Aventura, FL
This exquisite bangle bracelet is expertly crafted in lustrous 18kt white gold and set with a pavé
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Bangles

Materials

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

TJD 3.0 Carat Round and Baguette Diamond 18KT White Gold Cushion Shape Bangle
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
pave and channel setting. The bangle is made in 18-karat white gold. The diamonds are graded H-I Color
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Set of 3 Titanium Bangles with Pave Diamond Bean Accent
By Verdi
Located in New York, NY
. Accented with and organic 18kt white gold and pave diamond bean, these bangles are sure to spruce up any
Category

Early 2000s Italian Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Titanium

Refined Emerald Hinge Bangle in 14k White Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Refined Emerald Hinge Bangle in 14k White Gold This bracelet is crafted in 14k white gold and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Charriol 18K Two-Tone Gold Diamond Bangle
By Charriol
Located in Queens, NY
Charriol 18K Two-Tone Diamond Bangle, brightly polished, tulle technique, framed in white gold with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Bangles

Materials

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

TJD 1.0 Carat Three Row Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Classic Hinged Bangle
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
This classic diamond bangle is handcrafted by our in-house craftsmen in 18-karat white gold and
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Bangles

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

1.10ct Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Cross Bangle Bracelet in 18K White Gold
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The 1.1ct Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Bangle in 18k white gold is a striking embodiment of modern
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Roman Malakov 5.78 Carats Total Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Pavé Bangle Bracelet
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A classic hinge bangle bracelet, showcasing a cluster of round brilliant cut diamonds weighing 5.78
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Set of 4 Titanium Bangles with Pave Diamond Bean Accent
By Verdi
Located in New York, NY
. Accented with and organic 18kt white gold and pave diamond bean, these bangles are sure to spruce up any
Category

Early 2000s Italian Modern Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Titanium

TJD 1.0 Carat Natural Brilliant cut Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Lined Bangle
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
beautifully crafted in 14 Karat white gold and embedded with 31 natural brilliant cut diamonds in pave setting
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Peridot Pear Cut Bracelet in 18Kt Gold with Blue and White Pave Diamonds
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
Peridot Pear shape bracelet with Blue and White Diamonds pave setting, in 18Kt yellow gold. The
Category

2010s Greek Modern Bangles

Materials

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

Peridot Pear Cut Bracelet in 18Kt Gold with Blue and White Pave Diamonds
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
Peridot Pear shape bracelet with Blue and White Diamonds pave setting, in 18Kt yellow gold. The
Category

2010s Greek Modern Bangles

Materials

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

Round Brilliant Diamond Accented Hinged Bangle Bracelet in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Simple yet elegant white gold bangle bracelet with diagonal pave diamond accents. Metal: 18K
Category

20th Century Unknown Contemporary Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

0.40ct Diamond bangle bracelet in 18ct yellow and white gold 7 inches 14.1g
Located in London, GB
0.40ct Diamond bangle bracelet in 18k yellow and white gold. Diamonds total weight 0.40ct G colour
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Bangles

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

White, Champagne and Black Diamond Square Bangle Bracelet Set in Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
polished 14 karat yellow gold setting. The shimmering pave diamonds sparkle from all angles and total an
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Bangles

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Brown Diamond, Yellow Gold

Micro Pave Black White Diamond Ball Beaded Bracelet Made in Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
14K:20.78g, Diamond:8.13cts
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Bangles

Materials

White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

1.70 Ct Diamond Hinged Bangle Bracelet Honeycomb Design 14K White Rose Gold
Located in New York, NY
This stunning diamond bangle bracelet is expertly crafted from 21.4 grams of a luxurious blend of
Category

2010s American Modern Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

2.80 Carat Diamond Hinged Bangle Bracelet 14K White Rose Gold Wave Design
Located in New York, NY
This stunning diamond bangle bracelet is expertly crafted from 27.8 grams of a luxurious blend of
Category

2010s American Modern Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

14 Karat White Gold Bubble Style Narrow Stacking Bangle Bracelet with Diamonds
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Contemporary bangle bracelet in a 14K white gold featuring a narrow bubble design. The top portion
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

TJD 3.0 Carat Round and Baguette Diamond 14 K White Gold Cushion Shape Bangle
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
This Shimmering bangle features 312 round and baguette diamonds in pave and channel setting and
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

1 Carat Diamond Bracelet Bangle in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
The White Gold Diamond Bracelet is a breathtaking piece of jewelry that seamlessly combines
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

TIFFANY CO. Frank Gehry Torque Bangle In 18Kt White Gold With 1.56 Ctw Diamond
By Frank Gehry for Tiffany Co.
Located in Miami, FL
architectural Torque bangle bracelet was crafted with squared geometric twisted patterns in solid white gold of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Bangles

Materials

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

10k White Gold Natural 1.1 Ct. Pave Diamond Sleek Bracelet Handmade Fine Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Cast from 10-karat gold, these exquisite bangle are handset with 1.10 carats of sparkling diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold

Graduated Pave Chain Link White Gold Cuff Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our exquisite White Gold Graduated Pave Chain Link Cuff Bracelet, a stunning piece that
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Roman Malakov 1.84 Carat Fancy Black Diamond Bangle Bracelet in White Gold
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
carats total, set on a beautiful pavé setting. Finely made with 18K white gold. Perfect for casual wear
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Bangles

Materials

Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat White Gold 63.63 Carat Sapphire and Diamond Bangle in Modern Style
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
18 Karat White Gold 63.63 Carat Sapphire and Diamond Bangle in Modern Style This nouveau riche
Category

2010s Indian Modern Bangles

Materials

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

18K White Gold 3 1/4 cttw Diamond Openwork Filigree Swirl Bangle Cuff Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
This resplendent openwork bangle cuff is a showpiece with 164 round white diamonds in an elegance
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Bangles

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18K White Gold 3 1/4 cttw Diamond Openwork Filigree Swirl Bangle Cuff Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
This resplendent openwork bangle cuff is a showpiece with 164 round white diamonds in an elegance
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Bangles

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Natural Diamond Flip Flop Bangle Bracelet G-H SI 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
0.10 Carat Natural Diamond Bangle Bracelet G SI 14K White Gold 100% Natural Diamonds, Not Enhanced
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

5.00 Carat Natural Diamond Flexible Bangle Bracelet G-H SI 14k White Gold
Located in New York, NY
5.00 Carat Natural Flexible All the Way Round Diamond Bangle Bracelet G SI 14K White Gold 7'' 100
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

1.50 Carat Natural Diamond Bubble Bangle Bracelet G SI 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
1.50 Carat Natural Diamond Bracelet Bangle G SI 14K White Gold 100% Natural Diamonds, Not Enhanced
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Roman Malakov 0.41 Carat Total Round Cut Diamond Bangle Bracelet in White Gold
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A stylish bangle bracelet made of 18K white gold, featuring an intertwined motif with one row
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Teal Enamel Rose Gold Diamond Bangle
Located in New York, NY
of a curated bracelet stack, the 18k Rose Gold Blue Enamel Diamond Bangle is sure to make a chic and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Nigaam Serpens Diamond Coil Bangle Bracelet in 18K White Gold (1.52 Cts, GH/VS)
Located in New York, NY
bangle, crafted in polished 18K white gold, features a captivating open coil design that gracefully
Category

2010s Contemporary Bangles

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Harakh Colorless Diamond Cascade 3 1/3 Carat TDW 18 Karat White Gold Bangle
By Harakh
Located in New York, NY
pear cut diamonds in pave and claw setting with a total of 70 diamonds. This gorgeous bangle
Category

2010s Indian Modern Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Leaf Bangle Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Leaf Bangle Bracelet This sculptural diamond bangle features a flowing leaf motif that
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

18K Yellow White Gold Two Tone Multi Row Circle Bangle Bracelet with Diamonds
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
18K yellow and white gold, two tone, hard bracelet with diamonds. The bracelet has one round
Category

Early 2000s American Contemporary Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond v Shaped Textured Midcentury Bangle Gold Bracelet
Located in Stamford, CT
a pave set 14 white gold diamond center. Exceptional mid-century design. 19 round full cut
Category

Mid-20th Century Bangles

Materials

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

Leo Pizzo 18K White Yellow Gold 3.48 Carats Diamond Serpentine Bangle Bracelet
By Leo Pizzo
Located in New York, NY
brilliant cut diamonds weighing 3.48 carats total, set on 18K white gold. Finely made with 18K yellow gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

1.50 Carat Natural Diamond Flexible Bangle Bracelet G-H SI 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
1.50 Carat Natural Diamond Flexible Tennis Half Way Round Bangle Bracelet G SI 14K White Gold 7
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Yessayan Designer Moving Diamond Bangle in 18ct Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
shimmering pave of round brilliant-cut diamonds. The contrast of warm gold and cool, sparkling white diamonds
Category

2010s Lebanese Modern Bangles

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.05 Carat Natural Diamond Lip Bangle Bracelet G-H SI 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
1.05 Carat Natural Diamond Lip Bangle Bracelet G SI 14K White Gold 100% Natural Diamonds, Not
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

2.00 Carat Natural Diamond Flexible Bangle Bracelet G-H SI 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
2.00 Carat Natural Diamond Flexible Tennis Half Way Round Bangle Bracelet G SI 14K White Gold 7
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Oval Sapphire Diamond Pave Bracelet in 18kt Gold
Located in New York, NY
Crafted in 18K white gold, this Contemporary Oval Sapphire Diamond Pavé Bangle Bracelet dazzles
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold

Diamond Bangle Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Diamond bangle bracelet crafted in 18k white gold. Design with interlocking hearts, stars and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Round and Baguette Diamond Bangle
Located in New York, NY
Round and Baguette Diamond Bangle A striking bangle bracelet crafted in radiant 18K yellow gold
Category

20th Century Unknown Retro Bangles

Materials

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

Roberto Coin Primavera Diamond Bangle in 18K Yellow Gold Bracelet
By Roberto Coin
Located in Chicago, IL
. Each end is adorned with pavé-set natural diamonds, adding a subtle yet luxurious sparkle that enhances
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Bangles

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Square Diamond Bangle Bracelet in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
, and white gold finishes, the bangle’s slender profile and clean pavé setting make it perfect for
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Bangles

Materials

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

18K Gold 18.05 Ct 7 Row Pave Set Oval Shaped Hinged Bangle Bracelet
By Sebastian Bernard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This elegant Oval Shaped Pave Set Diamond Bangle Bracelet is made in 18K White Gold, and it is
Category

2010s American Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Rose Gold Blue Enamel Diamond Cuff Bangle
Located in New York, NY
of a curated bracelet stack, the 18k Rose Gold Teal Enamel Diamond Bangle Bracelet is sure to make a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Series Moonlight Diamond Bangle Bracelet
By Series 7.83 Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
A sleek and sophisticated bangle crafted in 14K yellow and white gold, featuring pavé-set brilliant
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Bangles

Materials

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

Cluster Diamond Bangle Bracelet in 14k Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
-Pavé-set natural diamonds across the center -Dotted gold detailing along the edges -14k solid rose gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Bangles

Materials

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

Vintage 2.85 Carat Diamond and Yellow Gold Bangle
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
impressive diamond bangle has been crafted in 18k yellow gold with an 18k white gold setting. The anterior
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Retro Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond and Pink Sapphire Bangle
Located in New Orleans, LA
pavé-set diamonds totaling 11.53 carats arranged flawlessly across the entire surface. Interspersed
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, White Gold

Lotus Bangle Bracelet with Emerald Petals and Pave Diamonds, All Around
By Ri Noor
Located in Houston, TX
Bangle in 14k White Gold. These bangles include pave set emerald petals in a lotus motif and pave
Category

2010s Bangles

Lotus Bangle Bracelet with Sapphire Petals and Pave Diamonds, Half Way
By Ri Noor
Located in Houston, TX
Bangle in 14k White Gold. These bangles include pave set emerald petals in a lotus motif and pave
Category

2010s Bangles

Lotus Bangle Bracelet with Sapphire Petals and Pave Diamonds, All Around
By Ri Noor
Located in Houston, TX
Bangle in 14k White Gold. These bangles include pave set emerald petals in a lotus motif and pave
Category

2010s Bangles

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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.