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David Webb Platinum 18k Yellow Gold Ivory White Enamel Diamond Cuff
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
bracelet is a true work of art. Expertly crafted in 18 karat yellow gold. The cuff's unique shape and
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel

Diana M. 14kt white gold diamond tennis bracelet features 6.00 cts tw
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
14kt white gold diamond tennis bracelet features 6.00 cts tw of round GH SI. Diana M. is a leading
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

2.50tcw Natural Baguette Round-Cut Diamond Tennis Bracelet in 18K White Gold
Located in Jaipur, RJ
Craftsmanship Metal: Metal: 18K White Gold Bracelet Style: Diamond Tennis Bracelet Lock Style: Open Box
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2010s Indian Art Deco Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

4.8tcw Natural Baguette Round-Cut Diamond Tennis Bracelet in 18K White Gold
Located in Jaipur, RJ
Diamonds (G/VS) Setting Style: Illusion Setting 🛠️ Craftsmanship Metal: Metal: 18K White Gold
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2010s Indian Art Deco Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

1.22 Carat Diamond Art Deco Wide Hinged Link Platinum Bracelet
Located in Stamford, CT
14.4mm. Bracelet tested: all Platinum, both tongues or catch tested white gold. Length: 7 3/4 inches
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Platinum Diamond Link Bracelet 7" - 900 14k Round 2.00ctw Latticework Milgrain
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 900 Platinum & 14k White Gold (some link connections) Stone Information Natural
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21st Century and Contemporary Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Diana M. 18kt white gold bracelet featuring 74.00 cts emerald cut diamonds
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
18kt white gold bracelet featuring 74.00 cts emerald cut diamonds surrounded by round diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Modern Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, White Gold

Diana M. 18kt white gold crisscross bracelet featuring 29.00 cts of diamonds
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
18kt white gold crisscross bracelet featuring 29.00 cts of diamonds Diana M. is a leading supplier
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Modern Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Marcus Co. 1910 Edwardian Bangle Bracelet In Platinum With 3.16 Ctw In Diamond
By Marcus Co.
Located in Miami, FL
color white. Think diamonds, pearls and white metals like platinum and white gold. Diamonds often had an
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Antique Early 1900s American Edwardian Bangles

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Oval Yellow 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Tennis Bracelet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Information Diamond Type : Natural Diamond Gold : 18K Gold Gold Color : White Gold Stone Type : BAGUETTE
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2010s American Modern Tennis Bracelets

Materials

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

Waslikoff and Sons Art Deco 1940 Platinum Bracelet 42.84 Ctw Diamonds Aquamarine
By M. Waslikoff Sons
Located in Miami, FL
damage to the gold. All the gemstones, are secured in the settings. This bracelet has been carefully
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Aquamarine, White Diamond, Platinum

Vintage Old Cut Diamond Square Set Line Bracelet 7.00 cttw in Platinum
Located in La Jolla, CA
set in Platinum. The bracelet is secured by a White Gold tongue clasp and safety bar. Total diamond
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20th Century Unknown Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Diana M. Platinum multi-colored and multi-shaped diamond bracelet featuring 58ct
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Platinum multi-colored and multi-shaped diamond bracelet featuring 57.70 cts of intense yellow
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21st Century and Contemporary American Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Van Cleef Arpels Platinum and Diamond Bow Clasp Pearl Bracelet
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Braintree, GB
,” alongside a French eagle’s head hallmark, confirming the clasp's manufacture in 18K white gold with platinum
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Vintage 1960s European Beaded Bracelets

Materials

Platinum

Art Nouveau 9.50 Ct Diamond Natural Pearl 18 Kt Platinum Bracelet
Located in Napoli, IT
gold Platinum topped Fine design of leaf work expressed in sinuos curvilinear lines richly set with
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Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum

Exquisite 5ct Natural Oval-Cut Emerald Diamond Halo Bracelet in 18K White Gold
Located in Jaipur, RJ
: Solid 18K white gold (approx. 13 grams) Bracelet Style: Diamond halo bracelet Lock: Bracelet catch
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2010s Indian Art Deco Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Platinum Bracelet with 8 Carat Trapeze, Emerald and Old Mine Cut Diamonds
Located in Antwerp, BE
Beautiful 18kt White Gold Bracelet set with 8 Carat Trapeze,Emerald & Old Mine Cut Diamonds
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Majestic 5ct Natural Oval-Cut Emerald Diamond Halo Bracelet in 18K White Gold
Located in Jaipur, RJ
round-cut natural diamonds. Handcrafted in 18K white gold, this piece embodies timeless elegance and
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2010s Indian Art Deco Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Regal 4.5ct Natural Oval-Cut Emerald Diamond Halo Bracelet in 18K White Gold
Located in Jaipur, RJ
halo of meticulously placed diamonds, creating a radiant contrast against the pristine 18K white gold
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2010s Indian Art Deco Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Round Cut Push Back Diamond 18K Gold Stud Bracelet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Crafted with elegance, this 18k Gold Diamond Tennis Bracelet is a timeless addition to any jewelry
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2010s American Modern Tennis Bracelets

Materials

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

Exceptional 6ct Natural Oval-Cut Ruby Diamond Halo Bracelet in 18K White Gold
Located in Jaipur, RJ
Customization Options: Available in white, rose, or yellow gold, or platinum Fully customizable with your
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2010s Indian Art Deco Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diana M.18kt white gold eye design sapphire and diamond bracelet featuring 1.00
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
18kt white gold eye design sapphire and diamond bracelet featuring 1.00 cts tw GH SI Diana M. is a
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold

FANCY Antique Art Deco Platinum 6.03ct Diamond Black Onyx Line Bracelet
Located in Montclair, NJ
: Solid .900 Platinum (The safety chain is solid 14k white gold) Weight: 35.30 Grams Chain Type
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Platinum

Diana M. 18kt white gold infinity bracelet featuring 18.06 cts tw of diamonds
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
18kt white gold infinity bracelet featuring 18.06 cts tw of round diamonds (GH-Color VS1/VS2
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Modern Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Vintage Filigree Style Diamond Bracelet
Located in Montgomery, AL
We always love bracelets like this!! Bracelet Details Material: 14K White Gold Lower; Platinum Top
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20th Century Art Deco Link Bracelets

Materials

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

Split Front 1 3/4 Inch Wide Yellow Gold, White Enamel, Diamond Cuff Bracelet
Located in Palm Beach, FL
One ladies 18 karat yellow gold cuff bracelet featuring a hammered edge with inset white enamel
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21st Century and Contemporary American Cuff Bracelets

Materials

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

30.46 CTW Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond White Diamond Tennis Bracelet in 18K&PT
Located in San Francisco, CA
carats and eighty oval-cut diamonds weigh 9.22 carats, set in 18K Yellow Gold and Platinum. The
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2010s North American Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Antique 1915 Sapphire and 1.13ct Diamond Yellow Gold Bracelet
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
brilliance. The 1900s sapphire and diamond bracelet is a superior gauge of gold and is in exceptional
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Vintage 1910s Unknown Chain Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Yellow Diamond Flower Line Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Handmade Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Bracelet with Natural Fancy Vivid Yellow Tw. 3.80
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2010s American Modernist Tennis Bracelets

Materials

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

Baguette Diamond 14K (or 18k upon request) Gold Chain Bracelet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Modern and sophisticated, this Baguette Diamond 14K Gold Chain Bracelet features two stunning
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2010s American Modern Modern Bracelets

Materials

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

Early 20th Century Pearl, Diamond And Platinum Bracelet, Circa 1920, 8.90 Carats
Located in London, GB
An early twentieth century natural pearl diamond and platinum bracelet, in a transition between
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

J. Birnbach Fancy Yellow Asscher Cut and White Round Brilliant Diamond Bracelet
By J. Birnbach
Located in New York, NY
This exceptional yellow and white diamond bracelet by J. Birnbach is a striking fusion of color and
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21st Century and Contemporary American Tennis Bracelets

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum

DIANA M. 18kt white gold bracelet featuring 2 rows of 11.70 cts round diamonds
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
18kt white gold bracelet featuring 2 rows of 11.70 cts round diamonds Diana M is one-stop shop for
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Modern Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Diana M. 18kt white gold seven row bracelet featuring 13.00 cts of round diamond
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
18kt white gold seven row bracelet featuring 13.00 cts of round diamonds Diana M is one-stop shop
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Modern Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Diana M. 18 kt white gold diamond tennis bracelet adorned with 12.32 cts tw
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
18 kt white gold diamond tennis bracelet adorned with 12.32 cts tw of marquise cut diamonds (56
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Diana M.18kt white gold tennis bracelet featuring 7.00 cts tw of round diamonds
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
18kt white gold tennis bracelet featuring 7.00 cts tw of round diamonds in a 4 prong setting FG SI
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diana M.14kt white gold tennis bracelet featuring 5.00 cts tw of round diamonds
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
14kt white gold tennis bracelet featuring 5.00 cts tw of round diamonds GH VS SI Diana M. is a
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Baguette Diamond 14K (or 18k upon request) Gold Chain Bracelet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Modern and sophisticated, this Baguette Diamond 14K Gold Chain Bracelet features two stunning
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2010s American Modern Modern Bracelets

Materials

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

Diana M.18 kt white gold diamond tennis bracelet adorned with 8.41 cts tw
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
18 kt white gold diamond tennis bracelet adorned with 8.41 cts tw of horizontally channel set
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Diana M. 14kt white gold tennis bracelet featuring 2.00 cts tw of round diamonds
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
14kt white gold tennis bracelet featuring 2.00 cts tw of round diamonds in a 4 prong setting GH SI
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

DIANA M. 14kt white gold tennis bracelet featuring 3.00 cts tw of round diamonds
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
14kt white gold tennis bracelet featuring 3.00 cts tw of round diamonds set in a 4 prong setting GH
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Diana M. 18kt white gold tennis bracelet with 7.85 cts tw of round diamonds
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
18kt white gold tennis bracelet with 7.85 cts tw of round diamonds in a 3 prong setting FG SI Diana
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Antique Art Deco Gold 0.15ctw Old Diamond Detailed Floral Filigree Line Bracelet
Located in Montclair, NJ
- 0.15ctw (approx.) Material: Solid 10k White Gold Bracelet - 14k White Gold & Platinum Clasp (bracelet
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Antique 19th Century Art Deco Chain Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Gold, White Gold, Platinum

4.4ct Natural Round-Cut Diamond Tennis Bracelet in 18K White Gold –VS/E-F Color
Located in Jaipur, RJ
from 18K white gold, this bracelet features a 3mm straight band that offers both substance and comfort
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2010s Indian Art Deco Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 1950s 3 Row 37.70 Carat Yellow and White Diamonds Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum and 18k yellow gold with 49 Princess cut Yellow Diamonds weighing
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Vintage 1950s Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Art Deco 5 Carat Ruby and 20ct Diamond Platinum Bracelet with French Hallmarks
Located in Philadelphia, PA
center tapering down to 4/8" at the clasp. 41.13 grams. This platinum bracelet has an 18k white gold
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Early 20th Century Art Deco More Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Art Deco Marquise and Round Old Cut Diamond Platinum Bracelet, circa 1920s
Located in London, GB
Stunning hand made art deco bracelet with two rows of box set old cut diamonds and rub over
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Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Retro Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Diana M. 18kt white gold fashion bracelet featuring 3 rows of 9.00 cts diamonds
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
18kt white gold fashion bracelet featuring 3 rows of 9.05 cts diamonds Diana M is one-stop shop for
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Modern Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Diana M. 18kt white gold fashion bracelet featuring 3 rows of 9.05 cts diamonds
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
18kt white gold fashion bracelet featuring 3 rows of 9.05 cts diamonds Diana M is one-stop shop for
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Modern Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Diana M. 18kt white gold bracelet featuring 3 rows of 9.00 cts of Diamonds
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
18kt white gold bracelet featuring 3 rows of 9.00 cts tw of round diamonds (H-I VS) Diana M is one
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Modern Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Diana M. 18 kt white gold diamond and pearl fashion bracelet adorned with 13.5
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
18 kt white gold diamond and pearl fashion bracelet adorned with 13.5 mm Tahitian pearls surrounded
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Modern Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, White Gold

J. Birnbach 11.15 Carat Fancy Yellow and White Diamond Three Row Bracelet
By J. Birnbach
Located in New York, NY
kind bracelet is crafted in 18K yellow gold and platinum, and features three rows of alternating fancy
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Bracelets

Materials

Yellow Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

FRENCH 1960 Mid-Century 18kt yellow Gold Bracelet with 5.04 Cts in Diamonds
Located in Aventura, FL
treasured statement bracelet. • Period: 1960s • Metal: 18K Yellow Gold & Platinum (French craftsmanship
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Vintage 1960s Link Bracelets

Materials

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

9ct Marquise-Cut Natural Diamond Tennis Bracelet in 18K White Gold –VS/F-G Color
Located in Jaipur, RJ
, VS Clarity Metal:  • Solid 18K White Gold (Approx. 15g) Bracelet Style:  • Marquise Diamond Tennis
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2010s Indian Art Deco Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

Diamond Flexi 14K (or 18k upon request) Gold Bangle Bracelet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
available in white, yellow, or rose gold, this bracelet is a perfect fit for any jewelry collection
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2010s American Modern Bangles

Materials

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

Round Diamond 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Bar Diamond Bracelet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exquisite Round Diamond Bar Bracelet, crafted in 14K Yellow Gold (with 18K available upon
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2010s American Modern Modern Bracelets

Materials

14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Double Halo Pillow Cut 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Bracelet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
brilliant white diamonds, offering maximum sparkle and sophistication with every movement. Bracelet
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2010s American Modern Modern Bracelets

Materials

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