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Emerald Platinum 18K White Gold Diamond Bracelet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elevate your elegance with the Emerald Platinum Diamond Bracelet, a masterpiece of luxury crafted
Category

2010s American Modern Modern Bracelets

Materials

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

1970s 18K White Gold and Platinum Diamond Bracelet
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
A striking piece of vintage glamour, this 1970s bracelet is crafted in luxurious 18K white gold and
Category

Vintage 1970s Retro Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

French 1920s Diamond Platinum White Gold Link Bracelet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
18k white gold links. There is a nice filigree work on the sides of the diamond links. The bracelet
Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Link Bracelets

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Art Deco Platinum 14K White Gold Diamond Bracelet
Located in North Hollywood, CA
. This bracelet is covered in Diamonds approximately 3 carats and they are brilliant probably D to G
Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

18kt Platinum Gold Leather Bracelet Personalized Charms: Custom Made-to-Order
By Rock N Gold Creations
Located in San Diego, CA
18kt Platinum Gold Leather Bracelet with Personalized Charms: Custom Made-to-Order Featured
Category

2010s American Modern Charm Bracelets

Materials

Alexandrite, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue...

Diamond Yellow Gold Platinum Bracelet
Located in Geneva, CH
diamond on a yellow gold bracelet. French marks, circa 1980. Total weight of the diamonds: approximately
Category

Late 20th Century French Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Antique Filigreed 14K White Gold Platinum Onyx Diamond Link Bracelet
Located in Houston, TX
One 14K white gold and platinum diamond and onyx antique link bracelet. The metals were tested and
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Link Bracelets

Materials

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

David Webb Diamond Rock Crystal White Gold Platinum Bangle Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in Southampton, PA
18k White Gold And Platinum Diamond Rock Crystal Bangle Bracelet by David Webb. This exquisite
Category

20th Century American Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

David Webb White Diamond Ruby Enamel Gold Platinum Zebra Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb Diamond Ruby Enamel Gold Platinum White Horse Bracelet Impressive 18k gold and platinum
Category

20th Century American Modern Bangles

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Platinum, Enamel

Marquise Baguette Round Single Cut Platinum White Gold Elegant Diamond Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
This elegant diamond bracelet features an array of different shapes of diamonds. It is centered
Category

Mid-20th Century Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, Platinum

Vintage Certified Colombian Emerald Diamond Bracelet Platinum White Gold 1990s
Located in Lisbon, PT
A breathtaking certified Colombian emerald and diamond line bracelet in platinum and white gold
Category

1990s Unknown Art Deco Link Bracelets

Materials

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

Vintage Platinum and White Gold Akoya Pearl and 12.5tcw Diamond Cluster Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite vintage bracelet is crafted in 14k white gold and features luminous Akoya pearls
Category

Mid-20th Century Beaded Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, Platinum

18K White Gold And Platinum 4.25cttw Round Diamond Tennis Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
. Finely created in 18K yellow gold with a platinum diamond-set accent, it showcases a sophisticated woven
Category

20th Century Italian Modern Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

18K White Gold And Platinum 4.25cttw Round Diamond Tennis Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
. Finely created in 18K yellow gold with a platinum diamond-set accent, it showcases a sophisticated woven
Category

20th Century Italian Modern Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Fancy Yellow Diamond And White Diamond Bracelet In Platinum And 18 Karat Gold.
By MOGULDIAM INC
Located in New York, NY
Absolutely gorgeous fancy yellow and white diamond bracelet beautifully handcrafted in platinum
Category

2010s American Contemporary Link Bracelets

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, Platinum

Vintage Edwardian Platinum and 14k White Gold Diamond Filigree Bangle Bracelet
Located in Boston, MA
This is a magnificent vintage Edwardian platinum and 14k white gold diamond filigree bangle
Category

Vintage 1910s American Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, Platinum

Old European Cut Diamond Platinum Gold Gold Bracelet
Located in Stamford, CT
Platinum top all-around 14k white gold diamond bracelet with old European cut diamonds. 21 old
Category

Vintage 1930s Retro Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum, White Gold

6.45 Carat Diamond Bracelet with 18 Karat White Gold and 90% Platinum
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
This bracelet features 6.45 carats of diamonds. The center stone is 1.20 carats while the remaining
Category

2010s Retro Bracelets

Materials

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

Cartier 18k White Gold Platinum Colored Stone Diamond Charm Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier 18k White Gold Platinum Colored Stone Diamond Charm Bracelet Details: 18 kt., six
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20th Century Link Bracelets

Materials

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

Antique Art Deco Hamilton Platinum Diamond Wrist Watch White Gold Mesh Bracelet
By Hamilton
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Case is Solid Platinum - Bracelet, clasp and safety chain are 14k White Gold Case Overall
Category

Antique 19th Century Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, Platinum

Roman Malakov 53.80 Carats Fancy Cut Diamond White Gold Platinum Bracelet
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A luxurious fashion bracelet, featuring 105 fancy cut diamonds weighing 53.80 carats total with D-E
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Modern Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold, White Gold

8.58 carats natural white and yellow diamonds bracelet 18k gold and platinum 950
By FERRUCCI
Located in New York, NY
8.58 carats natural white and yellow diamonds bracelet 18k gold and platinum 950 with white natural
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2010s American Modern Link Bracelets

Materials

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

8.58 carats natural white and yellow diamonds bracelet 18k gold and platinum 950
By FERRUCCI
Located in New York, NY
8.58 carats natural white and yellow diamonds bracelet 18k gold and platinum 950 with white natural
Category

2010s American Modern Link Bracelets

Materials

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

5.16 carats natural white and yellow diamonds bracelet 18k gold and platinum 950
By FERRUCCI
Located in New York, NY
5.16 carats natural white and yellow diamonds bracelet 18k gold and platinum 950 with white natural
Category

2010s American Modern Link Bracelets

Materials

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

Emerald Platinum Diamond Bracelet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elevate your elegance with the Emerald Platinum Diamond Bracelet, a masterpiece of luxury crafted
Category

2010s American Modern Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

24.89 Ct. Fancy Yellow and White Diamond Platinum Bracelet
Located in Houston, TX
Bracelet composed of platinum featuring yellow and white diamonds. There are approximately 16.50
Category

20th Century Modern Bracelets

Materials

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

Modern Style Yellow and White Diamond Bracelet in Platinum and 18 Karat Gold
Located in Houston, TX
diamonds totaling 6.20 carats, elegantly framed by 9.99 carats of brilliant white diamonds. Crafted in
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Bracelets

Materials

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

Hammerman Bros 16.75ct Diamond Sunburst Link Bracelet in 18K White Gold/Platinum
Located in New York, NY
radiant sunburst design, crafted in luxurious 18K white gold and platinum. Featuring a total of 16.75
Category

20th Century Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Art Deco 18kt Gold and Platinum Bracelet with Diamonds
Located in Aventura, FL
gold with platinum on top. The design features five natural old mine-cut diamonds, together weighing
Category

Vintage 1910s Art Deco Link Bracelets

Materials

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

David Webb Platinum Yellow Gold Dappled White Enamel Diamond Horse Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
natural world. The David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Dappled White Enamel Diamond Horse Bracelet is a
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20th Century American Modern Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel

GIA Aquamarine 38.10 ct and Diamond Vintage Bracelet in Platinum and White Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
GIA Aquamarine 38.10 ct and Diamond Vintage Bracelet in Platinum and White Gold Vintage Aquamarine
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20th Century North American Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Tous 18K White Gold 3.25ct Diamond Bracelet
By Tous
Located in Southampton, PA
This Tous bracelet is delicate and dynamic in design. The intricate 18K White Gold setting
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Platinum, White Gold

Cushion Cut Yellow White Diamond Fashion Tennis Bracelet Platinum/ 18K TT Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Platinum and 18K yellow and white gold cushion cut diamond fashion tennis bracelet. Showcasing nine
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Art Deco white gold platinum diamond watch
Located in PARIS, FR
Art-Deco watch in 18k (750°/°°) gold and platinum, decorated with a geometric motif set with
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Diamond White Gold "LOVE" Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful bracelet designed as a straight line of squarish salient platinum links alternating
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian More Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Cluster Bracelet in White Gold
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Diamond cluster bracelet 18K white gold bracelet with 16.50 carats of round and marquise cut
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21st Century and Contemporary American Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco 18K Gold Platinum Topped Diamond Bracelet
Located in Venice, CA
This gorgeous Art Deco bracelet centers around an Old European Cut diamond set into a bull’s eye
Category

Vintage 1910s European Art Deco Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Pink Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Vintage Fancy Platinum Hamilton 14k White Gold 0.45ctw Diamond Link Bracelet
By Hamilton
Located in Montclair, NJ
: Platinum Case & 14k White Gold Bracelet Case Overall Height: 39.8mm (1.5") (measuring from both ends of
Category

20th Century American Wrist Watches

Materials

Platinum

Diamond and Sapphire Floral Platinum Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Diamond and Sapphire Floral Platinum Bracelet This stunning mid-century bracelet showcases a bold
Category

20th Century Unknown Retro Tennis Bracelets

Materials

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

14K White Gold and Platinum Three-Strand Cultured Pearl and Diamond Bracelet
Located in Houston, TX
Classic three-strand cultured pearl bracelet with 14K white gold and diamond clasp. The piece is
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown More Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Platinum

Wide Vintage Diamond Bracelet in Platinum
Located in La Jolla, CA
Wide Vintage Diamond Bracelet in Platinum Wide Vintage Diamond Bracelet features three large
Category

Mid-20th Century North American Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, Platinum

David Webb Platinum Yellow Gold White And Balck Enamel Tiger Diamond Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
The David Webb bracelet designed as a tiger is a true masterpiece of jewelry art. Crafted with
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20th Century American Modern Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel

Antique Edwardian Gold Platinum Sapphire Diamond Hand Engraved Line Bracelet
Located in Montclair, NJ
each (approx.) Material: Solid 14k White Gold w/ Platinum Top Weight: 12.2 Grams Type: Hand Engraved
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Antique 19th Century Edwardian Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Art Deco Diamond Platinum 14K Gold Heart Wedding Engagement Charm Bracelet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Completed by spring clasp closure Tested as platinum and 14 karat white gold Circa: 1930s Bracelet Size: 6
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Chain Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Diamond Synthetic Emerald Filigree Platinum 14 White gold Braclet
Located in Stamford, CT
14 white gold hinged bracelet. The top of the bracelet is platinum and is adonred with 24 French cut
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Early 20th Century Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Art Deco 10k/Platinum Diamond Filigree Bracelet
Located in Narberth, PA
A stunning filigree bracelet from the Art Deco (ca1930s) era! Crafted in both 10k white gold and
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

White Gold, Emerald and Diamond Bracelet
Located in New York, US
- Length 7 inches - Total weight 38.73 grams - Platinum and 18 karat yellow gold
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Vintage 1960s Chain Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, White Gold

Antique 1.05 Carat Diamond and Yellow Gold Platinum Set Bracelet
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive antique 1.05 carat diamond and 12 karat yellow gold, platinum set bracelet; part of
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Vintage 1910s Unknown Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Natural Burma No Heat Round Cut Pink Spinel White Diamond Platinum Bracelet
Located in Kowloon, HK
Crimson Mosaic – Natural Unheated Burmese Spinel & Diamond Bracelet
 A celebration of artisanal
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2010s Modern Bracelets

Materials

White Diamond, Spinel, Platinum

Diamond Sculpted Twist Bangle Bracelet 4.50 Carats 18KT Yellow Gold 21.1 Grams
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
paved with brilliant diamonds for continuous sparkle. The round diamonds are bezel-set within white gold
Category

1990s Contemporary Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1920 s Art Deco Bracelet in 18k Gold platinum with Diamonds
Located in Aventura, FL
excellent. There is no damage to the gold or platinum settings. All old mine and rose-cut diamonds are
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Link Bracelets

Materials

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

Art Deco J. Schulz Platinum Diamond Swiss Watch With 14K White Gold Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
, adorned with delicate blue hands and black numerals. The watch is embellished with round white diamonds
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20th Century Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Antique French 4.52 Carat Diamond and Platinum Bracelet
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique French 4.52 carat diamond, platinum and 18 karat white gold
Category

Vintage 1930s French Link Bracelets

Materials

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

Deco Diamond 18K White Gold Bracelet
By Valentin Magro
Located in New York, NY
round brilliant cut diamond, instead of a European cut, as well as a base of white gold instead of
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2010s American Art Deco Retro Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold

Pear Shaped Diamond 18K White Gold Tennis Bracelet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
: 1 Carat Diamond Clarity : VS -SI Diamond Color : F-G Color : White Gold Bracelet Length : 6 Inches
Category

2010s American Modern Tennis Bracelets

Materials

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

Verdura Cuff Bracelet Natural Colored Diamonds 18k Gold Platinum
By Verdura
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Verdura Wide Cuff Bangle Bracelet, 18K Yellow Gold and Platinum set with 25 Large Natural Color
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1990s American Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Vintage 10.50 Carats Diamond Platinum Bracelet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
: Platinum and 18-karat white gold. WEIGHT: 42.9 grams. BRACELET CLASP: Plunger clasp. MEASUREMENTS
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Vintage 1950s Modernist Retro Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

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White Gold Platinum Diamond Bracelet For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate white gold platinum diamond bracelet for your needs in our varied inventory. Frequently made of Platinum, Gold and 18k Gold, this item was constructed with great care. Our collection of these items for sale includes 263 vintage editions and 70 modern creations to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect white gold platinum diamond bracelet among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 19th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Finding an appealing white gold platinum diamond bracelet — no matter the origin — is easy, but David Webb, Emilio! and Tiffany Co. each produced a popular version that is worth a look. 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 old european cut and emerald cut alternatives. If you’re browsing our inventory for a white gold platinum diamond 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 Platinum Diamond Bracelet?

Prices for a white gold platinum diamond bracelet can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $599 and can go as high as $560,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $19,883.

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.