Bakelite Bracelets
Vintage 1950s French Bangles
Vintage 1940s French Bangles
21st Century and Contemporary Cuff Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Bangles
Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Bangles
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Retro Bracelets
Late 20th Century Bangles
Diamond, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1980s American Bangles
Diamond, 14k Gold
Vintage 1940s French Bangles
American Cuff Bracelets
Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 2000s American Bangles
Amethyst, Topaz, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s French More Bracelets
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary French Clamper Bracelets
21st Century and Contemporary French Clamper Bracelets
21st Century and Contemporary French Clamper Bracelets
21st Century and Contemporary French Clamper Bracelets
Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Bangles
Vintage 1950s French Bangles
Vintage 1950s French Bangles
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cuff Bracelets
Black Diamond, Silver
Vintage 1950s French Bangles
Vintage 1950s French Bangles
Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Bangles
Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Bangles
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Bangles
Vintage 1940s French Bangles
21st Century and Contemporary Cuff Bracelets
Diamond, Emerald, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Cuff Bracelets
Diamond, Emerald, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1940s French Bangles
Vintage 1960s Italian Bangles
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Bangles
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Bangles
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Bangles
20th Century French Beaded Bracelets
Vintage 1950s American Bangles
2010s American Contemporary Bangles
Hematite, Onyx, 14k Gold
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Bangles
Vintage 1940s American Bangles
2010s French Bangles
Late 20th Century German Clamper Bracelets
Mid-20th Century American Retro Bangles
2010s French Cuff Bracelets
20th Century French Cuff Bracelets
21st Century and Contemporary Cuff Bracelets
Diamond, Emerald, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1940s French Bangles
Vintage 1940s French Bangles
Vintage 1940s French Bangles
Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Bangles
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Bangles
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Clamper Bracelets
21st Century and Contemporary Clamper Bracelets
Diamond, Emerald, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1950s American Bangles
Vintage 1940s French Bangles
Vintage 1940s French Bangles
2010s French Bangles
Early 20th Century American Bangles
Vintage 1980s French Cuff Bracelets
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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.
Find a diverse collection of bracelets that you can sort by style, stone cut and more on 1stDibs.
- Is Bakelite jewelry still made?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022No, Bakelite jewelry is no longer made. However, the plastic resin still serves as components for some electronics and avionics. Production of Bakelite jewelry stopped in the 1940s due to the demand for materials for World War II. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Bakelite jewelry.
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