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Shine Brilliant 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
collection. Bracelet Information Diamond Type : Natural Diamond Gold : 14k, 18K (Upon Request) Gold Color
Category

2010s American Modern Bangles

Materials

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

Floral Radiance 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Crafted in 14K yellow gold, this bangle showcases the beauty of full cut diamonds in a floral
Category

2010s American Modern Bangles

Materials

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

GIA Certified Tennis Bracelet with Fancy Yellow Cushions and Round Diamonds
By M&V Vanguard Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
, meticulously crafted in a luxurious blend of 950 platinum and 18K yellow gold. This stunning piece showcases an
Category

2010s American Modern Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Excelsior Gold Bracelet- Pink Sapphires
Located in Roslyn, NY
Excelsior Gold Bracelet - Pink Sapphires An Elegant Statement in Jewelry Features: Diamonds: 2.5
Category

2010s Modern Bracelets

Materials

Pink Sapphire, Gold

Patek Philippe Antique Art Deco Platinum Diamond Sapphire Ladies Wrist Watch
By Patek Philippe
Located in Chicago, IL
numerals. 5/16 inch wide 18k White Gold soft mesh bracelet currently measuring 7 3/4 inches in length and
Category

Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Flame Red Gemstone 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Bracelet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
rubies and sparkling white diamonds. Crafted in 14k gold, this exquisite piece adds a timeless touch of
Category

2010s American Modern Modern Bracelets

Materials

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

Brilliant Gemstones 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
with a bold, sophisticated design. Bracelet Information Diamond Type : Natural Diamond Gold : 14k, 18K
Category

2010s American Modern Bangles

Materials

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

Bvlgari 38 Carat Bracelet
By Bulgari
Located in Chicago, IL
crafted in platinum and set with approximately 38 carats of diamonds arranged in an elegant floral motif
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Beaded Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Bvlgari 38 Carat Bracelet
Bvlgari 38 Carat Bracelet
$220,000 Sale Price
20% Off
4 Carat Princess Cut Diamond Paved Gold Bracelet, 4.00 Carat Total Weight Dia
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
bracelet can be paired with any other jewelry items, white gold, platinum, yellow gold, etc. The diamond
Category

20th Century American Retro Modern Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

Cartier GIA Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring 1.01 Carat G VVS2
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
white gold contains an alloy of zinc, copper and nickel, platinum has a pure 95-98% composition. In fact
Category

1990s French Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Gold Woven Cuff with Diamonds
By Christina Addison
Located in New York, NY
18kt Yellow Gold Woven Cuff with 47 Diamonds set in Platinum ~1.88cts. The diamonds weigh
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cuff Bracelets

Materials

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

Heart Interior 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Chevron Bangle Bracelet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14K yellow and white gold, this 7-inch bracelet weighs 9.7 grams and features 2.08 carats of full-cut
Category

2010s American Modern Bangles

Materials

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

Opal Mirage 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
timeless addition for any occasion. Bracelet Information Diamond Type : Natural Diamond Gold : 14k, 18K
Category

2010s American Modern Bangles

Materials

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

Infinity Flare 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Cuff Bangle Bracelet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
yellow and white gold. Adorned with full-cut diamonds, blue sapphires, and emerald accents, this piece
Category

2010s American Modern Bangles

Materials

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

Deco Platinum Charm Necklace
Located in North Hollywood, CA
. This has been converted to a necklace from a bracelet. Deco Platinum Charms were once on bracelets
Category

Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Chain Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Deco Platinum Charm Necklace
Deco Platinum Charm Necklace
$6,800 Sale Price
20% Off
David Webb Cocktail Ring In 18kt Platinum And 40.44 Cts Star Sapphire Diamonds
By David Webb
Located in Miami, FL
geometric patterns and carefully crafted in solid yellow gold of 18 karats and platinum for the settings of
Category

Vintage 1920s American Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Star Sapphire, Gold, 18...

Sunlit Heart Shape 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
: Natural Diamond Metal : 14k, 18K (Upon Request) Metal Color : Yellow Gold, White Gold Stone : TSAVORITE
Category

2010s American Modern Bangles

Materials

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

Dual Radiance 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Open Pave Bracelet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This elegant two-tone bangle is crafted in 14K white and yellow gold, featuring natural diamonds
Category

2010s American Modern Clamper Bracelets

Materials

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

Aquatic Bliss 14K (or 18k request) Yellow Gold Multi Sapphire Tennis Bracelet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
multi sapphires and radiant diamonds. Crafted in 14K yellow gold, this bracelet features 1.20 carats of
Category

2010s American Modern Tennis Bracelets

Materials

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

Seaman Schepps Diamond And Rock Crystal Bracelet
By Seaman Schepps
Located in New York, NY
Seaman Schepps Diamond And Rock Crystal Bracelet In 18k White Gold. The bracelet consists of 6 rock
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Link Bracelets

Materials

Crystal, Diamond, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold

Golden Arc Gemstones 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Crafted from 14K yellow gold, this stunning bangle features blue sapphires and diamonds. The
Category

2010s American Modern Bangles

Materials

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

Infinite Dawn 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Bangle Charm Bracelet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Delicately crafted in 14K yellow gold, this elegant bracelet features natural diamonds (0.15CT) in
Category

2010s American Modern Bangles

Materials

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

Bold Oval Link 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Pave Bracelet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This luxurious 14K yellow gold bracelet features natural diamonds (1.06CT) in a stunning link
Category

2010s American Modern Link Bracelets

Materials

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

Pear Cut Sapphire Accent 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Bracelet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Delicate yet captivating, this bracelet is crafted in luminous 14K yellow gold and adorned with a
Category

2010s American Modern Bangles

Materials

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

David Webb Cabochon Sapphire Emerald Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb Cabochon Sapphire & Emerald Bracelet This beautiful bracelet is made of platinum and 18
Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Bracelets

Materials

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

Antique Art Deco Fancy Platinum 1.85ctw Old Round Baguette Cut Diamond Watch B
By Concord Watch
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Case: Platinum - Bracelet & Safety Chain: White Gold Case Overall Height: 26.3mm (1
Category

Antique 19th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Krementz Art Deco Reverse Carved Rock Crystal Diamond Link Bracelet
By Krementz Co
Located in Narberth, PA
! The 14kt white gold setting is topped in platinum, and displays a row of rock quartz crystal links
Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Rock Crystal, 14k Gold, Platinum

Rolex Day-Date 40mm Blue Ombré Dial Diamond Bezel White Gold Watch 228349RBR
By Rolex
Located in Aventura, FL
The Oyster Perpetual Day-Date 40 in 18ct white gold with a blue ombré dial, diamond-set bezel and a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

J.E. Caldwell Natural Unenhanced Chrysoberyl Cat s Eye and Diamond Bracelet
By J.E. Caldwell Co.
Located in London, GB
platinum bars, to a diamond set secure flip push clasp and 14 carat white gold safety chain. Tested
Category

Vintage 1930s Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Diana M. Custom 20.05 Carat 4 Prong Round Diamond Tennis Bracelet
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Platinum custom 4 prong diamond tennis bracelet 20.05 cts of round diamonds 0.60 each carat 33
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Black Onyx Gold Bead Bracelet 18k French Retro Jewelry
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
bracelet is made of 18 karat (French hallmark) yellow gold, platinum (French hallmark), black onyx and
Category

Vintage 1950s French Retro Retro Bracelets

Materials

Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Black Enamel Double Head Lion Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
18k gold and platinum. Diamond weight: approx. 5cttw.
Category

20th Century American Modern Modern Bracelets

Materials

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

Twinkling Aura 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Heart Shape Bangle Bracelet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Diamond Type : Natural Diamond Metal : 14k, 18K (Upon Request) Metal Color : Yellow Gold Stone : Diamonds
Category

2010s American Modern Bangles

Materials

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

Diana M. Jewels 18kt gold bracelet featuring 8.10 cts of fancy color diamonds
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
18kt white and yellow gold bracelet featuring 8.10 cts of fancy color diamonds Diana M is one-stop
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Modern Bracelets

Materials

Diamond

Ocean Glint 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Multi Row Sapphire Bracelet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
and charm to any occasion. Bracelet Information Diamond Type : Natural Diamond Gold : 14k, 18K (Upon
Category

2010s American Modern Modern Bracelets

Materials

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

.925 Sterling Silver 3.0 Cttw Prong Set Diamond Art Deco Style Tennis Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
. This bracelet boasts an impressive total diamond weight of 3 carats, and will make for a stunning
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Link Bracelets

Materials

White Diamond, White Gold, Sterling Silver

Pear Shaped Evil Eye 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Ain Hara Bracelet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Diamond Metal : 14k, 18K (Upon Request) Metal Color : Yellow Gold Stone Type : White Diamonds & Red Rubies
Category

2010s American Modern Modern Bracelets

Materials

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

Sunset Prism 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Pink Sapphire Link Bracelet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exquisite 14K yellow and white gold link bracelet features a stunning combination of full-cut
Category

2010s American Modern Modern Bracelets

Materials

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

Antique German Ring natural 0.5 ctw Diamonds solid 18K Platinum ØUS 5.5 / 3.1gr
Located in SE
18K White Gold, band in Platinum. Openwork crown 15mm x 7.5mm x 4mm deep decorated with total of 30
Category

Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Transformable Drayson London Art Deco Platinum Diamond Ruby Wings Pendant Brooch
By Drayson
Located in New York, NY
: Drayson London Tested for Platinum Please note: the white gold necklace shown with the Drayson piece is
Category

Early 20th Century British Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Royal Radiance 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Enamel Blue Topaz Bracelet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Royal Radiance 14K Yellow Gold Enamel Blue Topaz Bracelet is a refined expression of elegance
Category

2010s American Modern Modern Bracelets

Materials

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

Mauboussin Sapphire and Diamond Belt Bracelet, French Design
By Mauboussin
Located in New York, NY
: Mauboussin (France) Stones: Sapphires & white diamonds Design: Belt-style articulated bracelet Metal
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Diamond

Art Deco 18kt Gold Bangle Universal Geneve Watch with 4.40 CTW in Diamonds
By Universal
Located in Aventura, FL
1920s) • Metal: 18kt Rose Gold with Platinum • Stones: Natural Diamonds • Watch Movement: Universal
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Bangles

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum

.925 Sterling Silver 1.00 Carat Diamond S-Curve Link Tennis Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
, or yellow gold electro-coating. This feminine tennis bracelet is made up of the most lovely
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Link Bracelets

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Sterling Silver

David Webb 18k Yellow Gold White Enamel Diamond Tips Vintage Cuff Bangle
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
The David Webb white enamel cuff bracelet is an exquisite piece of jewelry that is designed with
Category

20th Century American Modern Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel

David Webb Fluted Almonds White Enamel And Diamond Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
of 18 karats with high polished finish and platinum parts for the diamonds settings. They are suited
Category

20th Century American Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

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

1939 Halo Ring natural 0.6ct Sapphire Diamonds solid Platinum Ø 3US / 2.1 gr
Located in SE
Beautiful Halo Ring in solid Platinum with natural Blue Sapphire and 12 Diamonds. Swedish
Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Cartier diamond line bracelet, French, 1941.
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
integrated push clasp and safety catch, approximately 7" in length. Marked white gold and tested platinum
Category

Vintage 1940s French Tennis Bracelets

Bailey, Banks Biddle Platinum Art Deco Ladies Diamond Dress Watch, 1930s
By Bailey, Banks Biddle
Located in Long Beach, CA
: 18Kt. White Gold with Gold Filled Matching Bracelet CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 24 Length X
Category

Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Platinum

Roman Malakov 10.18 Carat Total Princess Cut Diamond Channel-Set Tennis Bracelet
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A stylish tennis bracelet, featuring one row of princess cut diamonds weighing 10.18 carats total
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Spectra Fine Jewelry GIA Certified Emerald-cut Diamond Tennis Bracelet
By Spectra Fine Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Tennis Bracelet is no exception. Originating from the 21st century, it's crafted in platinum and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

David Webb Green Enamel, Diamond and Ruby Frog Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
spiraled gold balls, with oval cabochon ruby eyes, its platinum lips set with 22 round diamonds
Category

20th Century American Modern Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Enamel

David Webb New York Bombe Rock Quartz Cocktail Ring Platinum 3.92 Cts Diamonds
By David Webb
Located in Miami, FL
has been crafted with his iconic bombe fluted shape in solid .950/.999 platinum with very high
Category

Vintage 1970s American Modernist Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, Platinum

.925 Sterling Silver 1.0 Carat Diamond S-Curve Link Miracle-Set Tennis Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
, or yellow gold electro-coating. This feminine tennis bracelet is made up of the most lovely
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sterling Silver

Retro Tank Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
polished rose/yellow gold and a narrower, recessed band of white gold (or platinum) with fine etched or
Category

20th Century French Retro Retro Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Fine 18K Diamond, 2.10 cts., and Sapphire, 6.25 cts., Contemporary Bracelet
Located in Aspen, CO
18K white gold possessing 2.00 cts of fine white brilliant cut diamonds, G/H, and very slightly
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Modern Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Diana M. 18 kt White and Rose Gold Diamond Eternity Band Containing 4.39 cts
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
18 kt yellow gold diamond tennis bracelet adorned with 10.00 cts tw of alternating horizontally set
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

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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.