Estate Pearl Bracelets
Antique 1890s Bangles
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Beaded Bracelets
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s Bangles
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Retro Bracelets
Aquamarine, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Beaded Bracelets
South Sea Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Link Bracelets
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Japanese Beaded Bracelets
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Japanese Beaded Bracelets
Pearl, 14k Gold
2010s Modern Bangles
Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Baroque Beaded Bracelets
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Modern Tennis Bracelets
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1950s Unknown Beaded Bracelets
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Cuff Bracelets
Amethyst, Opal, Pearl, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow ...
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cuff Bracelets
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s American Artisan Modern Bracelets
Sterling Silver
Early 2000s Bangles
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Charm Bracelets
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Artisan Beaded Bracelets
Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Art Deco Bangles
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Bangles
White Diamond, Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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2010s North American Art Deco Beaded Bracelets
Diamond, Pearl, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Bangles
Diamond, Pearl, Gold
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Modern Bracelets
Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Japanese Beaded Bracelets
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Beaded Bracelets
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Modern Bracelets
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
20th Century Romantic Beaded Bracelets
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
1990s Japanese Beaded Bracelets
Pearl, Silver
1990s Japanese Beaded Bracelets
Pearl, Sterling Silver
1990s Japanese Beaded Bracelets
Pearl, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Bracelets
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Japanese Beaded Bracelets
Pearl, Silver
2010s American Beaded Bracelets
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Beaded Bracelets
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Link Bracelets
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary More Bracelets
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Beaded Bracelets
Jade, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Bracelets
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary More Bracelets
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Beaded Bracelets
Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Beaded Bracelets
Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Beaded Bracelets
Pearl, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Beaded Bracelets
Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Link Bracelets
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold
20th Century Art Deco More Bracelets
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Link Bracelets
Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Bangles
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century More Bracelets
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Charm Bracelets
Pearl, Tiger s Eye, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique 1890s Victorian Link Bracelets
Pearl, Turquoise, 15k Gold
Vintage 1960s American Contemporary Bangles
Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold
Vintage 1950s American Modern Modern Bracelets
Pearl, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cuff Bracelets
Pearl, 14k Gold, Silver
Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Bracelets
Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Vintage 1960s Modern Modern Bracelets
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Art Deco Chain Bracelets
Natural Pearl, Imperial Topaz, Platinum
Vintage 1960s American Modern Bangles
Vintage 1980s American Victorian Retro Bracelets
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Emerald, Cultured Pearl, Peridot, Ruby, Blue...
Late 20th Century Modernist Charm Bracelets
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian More Bracelets
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
20th Century Retro Bracelets
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Pearl, Platinum
1990s Japanese Beaded Bracelets
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Silver, Sterling Silver
20th Century More Bracelets
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
1990s Japanese Beaded Bracelets
Pearl, Silver
1990s Japanese Beaded Bracelets
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Japanese Beaded Bracelets
Pearl, Silver
20th Century More Bracelets
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
1990s Japanese Beaded Bracelets
Pearl, Silver
1990s Japanese Beaded Bracelets
Pearl, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Beaded Bracelets
Pearl, Sterling Silver
1990s Japanese Beaded Bracelets
Pearl, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Link Bracelets
Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Japanese Beaded Bracelets
Pearl, Sterling Silver
1990s Japanese Beaded Bracelets
Pearl, Yellow Gold
2010s American Chain Bracelets
Pearl, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary More Bracelets
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Charm Bracelets
Pearl, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold
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2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Top Handle Bags
1990s Italian Choker Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century English Engagement Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1970s Contemporary Cuff Bracelets
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Bangles
Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, 24k Gold
Antique 1870s French Bangles
Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s Turkish Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
Vintage 1920s Unknown Edwardian Link Bracelets
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Vintage 1980s French Wrist Watches
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold
Early 2000s French Cocktail Dresses
20th Century American Modern Cuff Bracelets
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique 1890s European Victorian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque More Jewelry
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings
Blue Diamond
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The Legacy of Pearl in Jewelry Design
The pearl has been synonymous with ladylike elegance since the Tudor period — learn what to look for when shopping for vintage and antique pearl jewelry as well as how to tell the origin of a pearl with our handy primer.
Every woman at some point in her life desires a simple strand of pearls. They are elegant, timeless, versatile — just ask Coco Chanel or Jacqueline Kennedy — and valuable. In 1917, Pierre Cartier famously traded a double-strand of natural pearls for a Fifth Avenue mansion, the Cartier brand’s flagship store ever since. And if you were born in the beginning of summer, pearl is the June birthstone.
It is possible to tell where a pearl originated from its appearance. Akoyas are usually round and white — the classic pearl, if you will. South Sea pearls are normally larger and vary in color; orangey yellow ones are not uncommon. Tahitian pearls are mostly black but can also be gray or brown, and between the Akoya and the South Sea varieties in size. Freshwater pearls, or Orientals, run the gamut in terms of color and size, but in shape, they tend to resemble Rice Krispies. Another important distinction is a round pearl versus a baroque pearl. A round pearl is self-explanatory, but there are two types of baroque pearls: symmetrical and asymmetrical. In general, the symmetrical variation commands a higher valuation. Within a strand of pearls, uniformity is prized — the more the individual pearls resemble one another, the more valuable the strand.
According to the Gemological Institute of America (GIA), the earliest recorded mention of a pearl was in 2206 BC by a Chinese historian. Centuries later, Christopher Columbus made it a point to visit pearl fisheries during his 15th-century exploration of the Caribbean. Since the late-19th century, the Japanese have been at the forefront of cultivating pearls, when jeweler Kokichi Mikimoto successfully cultured the world’s first pearl in 1893.
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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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- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 20, 2024To tell if a pearl bracelet is real, consider its appearance and feel. Whether uncultured or cultured, real pearls are naturally derived from mollusks. No two are ever completely identical in shape, color and size. As a result, a real pearl bracelet will show off small variations from pearl to pearl. In addition, genuine pearls have a slightly rough or gritty texture. A bracelet with perfectly smooth and uniform pearls is unlikely to be real. If you'd like an expert opinion on your bracelet, take it to an experienced jeweler or certified appraiser. Explore an assortment of pearl bracelets on 1stDibs.
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How to Spot a Fake Cartier Love Bracelet
This iconic jewel has captured countless hearts with its elegant design and its amatory symbolism. Counterfeiters have taken note of the demand and created fake versions. If you’re looking for a genuine Cartier Love bracelet, it’s crucial to check all the elements for authenticity. Our guide will teach you the telltale traits of a knockoff.
This Chic Abstract Bracelet Is by the Father of Modernist Jewelry
Mid-20th-century designer Andrew Grima upended tradition with his avant-garde aesthetic.
Sparkling Tennis Bracelets Continue to Score Style Points
As elegant as they are versatile, these jewels have become chic staples.
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The Captivating History of the Cartier Love Bracelet
The decades-old design is one of the most sought-after pieces of jewelry in the world.
Next-Level Pearls That Go Well Beyond the Expected
Organic shapes, surprising textures, shimmering colors and inventive embellishments take the new generation of pearl jewelry from classic to cutting-edge.
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Tastemaker Bunny Mellon’s Extraordinary Schlumberger Jewels
The philanthropist and heiress was an avid jewelry collector, and her trove of Jean Schlumberger creations embodies the love of nature she shared with the famed designer.