1950s Turquoise Bracelet
Vintage 1950s Link Bracelets
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s American Cuff Bracelets
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1950s French Retro Retro Bracelets
Diamond, White Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s French Modern Beaded Bracelets
Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Link Bracelets
Cultured Pearl, Turquoise, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century American Retro Retro Bracelets
Crystal, Gold-filled, Enamel
Vintage 1950s American Modern Clamper Bracelets
Late 20th Century American Retro Charm Bracelets
Enamel
Mid-20th Century American Cuff Bracelets
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
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Vintage 1950s Unknown Modernist Bangles
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Base Metal
Vintage 1950s Bangles
Vintage 1950s Drop Necklaces
Vintage 1950s American Charm Bracelets
Garnet, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s American Retro Bracelets
20th Century Italian Retro Charm Bracelets
Garnet, Topaz, Turquoise, Jade, Lapis Lazuli, Tiger s Eye, 18k Gold, Yel...
20th Century Italian Retro Charm Bracelets
Garnet, Opal, Topaz, Tourmaline, Turquoise, Lapis Lazuli, Yellow Gold, 1...
Vintage 1950s French Link Bracelets
Turquoise, 18k Gold
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Cultured Pearl, Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Platinum, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Victorian Bangles
Diamond, Turquoise, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Link Bracelets
White Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown More Bracelets
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Mid-20th Century Retro Link Bracelets
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s Swedish Modernist Modern Bracelets
Turquoise, Silver
Vintage 1950s French More Bracelets
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1950s American Beaded Bracelets
Gilt Metal
Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Wrist Watches
Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Post-War Bangles
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s French Retro Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Link Bracelets
Diamond, Sapphire, Turquoise
Vintage 1950s Unknown Retro Beaded Bracelets
Diamond, Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s French Link Bracelets
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1950s American Modern Link Bracelets
Vintage 1950s American Victorian Retro Bracelets
Amethyst, Citrine, Coral, Emerald, Garnet, Jade, Onyx, Pearl, Turquoise,...
21st Century and Contemporary American Retro Cuff Bracelets
Amethyst, Citrine, Lapis Lazuli, Moonstone, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s Spanish Retro Bangles
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s Portuguese Bangles
Diamond, Garnet, Turquoise, Yellow Gold
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Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1950s American Charm Bracelets
Agate, Carnelian, Coral, Pearl, Peridot, Turquoise, 14k Gold
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Turquoise, Sterling Silver
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Turquoise, Sterling Silver
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Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Turquoise, Sterling Silver
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Turquoise, Sterling Silver
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18k Gold, Rose Gold
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Finding the Right Bracelets for You
Today, antique and vintage bracelets are versatile and universally loved accessories that can add polish and pizzazz to any ensemble.
Bracelets were among the jewels discovered to have been buried with Pharaoh Tutankhamun when his tomb was unearthed in 1922, and wrist and arm bracelets were allegedly worn by Queen Puabi in Sumer, southern Mesopotamia. But preceding the adornments of Ancient Egypt and elsewhere, the people of prehistoric times likely wore the decorative accessory, fashioning it from shells and fish bones. When the Bronze Age allowed for more durable materials and semiprecious stones to be incorporated into jewelry, bracelets became a treasured symbol of wealth.
In the thousands of years following the debut of the world’s first bracelets, the artistry behind this common accessory has only broadened, with designers at popular jewelry houses growing more venturesome over time. David Webb looked to nature for his Animal Kingdom bracelets, and for her best-selling bracelets and more at Tiffany Co., Elsa Peretti would frequently do the same. From bangles to tennis bracelets, the modern age offers plenty of options.
Internationally acclaimed bracelet designs have on occasion become powerful symbols of status, style and, in the case of Cartier's iconic design, love. The Cartier Love bracelet can be found on the wish list of most jewelry lovers and on the wrist of some of the world’s biggest stars. Its arrangement of mock screwheads and distinctive functionality — it was initially locked and unlocked with an accompanying vermeil screwdriver — is an enduring expression of loyalty, unity and romance. (Do you know how to spot a fake Cartier Love bracelet?)
While the Love bracelet has played a role in the skyrocketing popularity of cuff-style bracelets, they are far from the only glamorous option for collectors. Make a statement with an Art Deco design, a style that sees all kinds of iterations fitted with studded cuffs, one-of-a-kind shapes and dazzling insets. A chunky vintage gold bracelet in the Retro style will prove eye-catching and elevate any outfit.
One of the best things about bracelets, however, is that you never have to choose just one. Style icon Jacqueline Kennedy stacked her Croisillon bracelets — designed by Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co. — with such frequency that the ornate bangles were eventually dubbed “Jackie bracelets” by reporters. Contemporary silver pieces can easily complement each other, rendering a layering of luxury almost a necessity.
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