Head Bracelet
Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches
Steel, Stainless Steel
2010s American Contemporary Bangles
Ruby, White Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Bangles
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Unknown Contemporary Bangles
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s French Suits, Outfits and Ensembles
Vintage 1940s Swiss Modernist Wrist Watches
Early 2000s Retro Bracelets
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
1990s Italian More Necklaces
Vintage 1960s French Baroque Revival Bangles
Bronze
Vintage 1950s French Retro Bangles
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Corsages
Late 20th Century American Cuff Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Platinum, Enamel
20th Century Spanish Bangles
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Turkish Hellenistic Cuff Bracelets
Diamond, Garnet, 24k Gold, Silver
2010s Greek Retro Bangles
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold
1990s Italian More Bracelets
Gold Plate
2010s European Artist Modern Bracelets
Black Diamond, 18k Gold
20th Century Greek Classical Greek Beaded Bracelets
Amazonite, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Link Bracelets
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Link Bracelets
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Link Bracelets
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Link Bracelets
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Bangles
Early 2000s American Contemporary Cuff Bracelets
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s Clamper Bracelets
Vintage 1980s Retro Bracelets
Vintage 1960s American Cuff Bracelets
1990s Italian Link Bracelets
Vintage 1980s French Charm Bracelets
Vintage 1980s American Contemporary Bangles
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
1990s French Bangles
Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Contemporary Cuff Bracelets
20th Century French Cuff Bracelets
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Late Victorian Bangles
18k Gold
2010s British Artist Bangles
18k Gold, 9k Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Cuff Bracelets
Sterling Silver
1990s Italian Art Nouveau Bangles
18k Gold
1990s Italian Link Bracelets
Gold Plate
2010s English Artist Bangles
Sterling Silver
2010s British Artist Bangles
Sterling Silver
2010s Artist Bangles
Sterling Silver
2010s English Artist Bangles
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Bangles
Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Turkish Contemporary Bangles
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 22k Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary More Bracelets
Black Diamond, Gold
2010s Turkish Contemporary Bangles
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 22k Gold
English Bangles
18k Gold
Vintage 1960s More Bracelets
French Bangles
2010s American Gothic Revival Cuff Bracelets
Sterling Silver
2010s American Medieval Cuff Bracelets
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary American Clamper Bracelets
Crystal, Other
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Beaded Bracelets
Vintage 1980s Bangles
Base Metal
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry
Acrylic
Antique Early 1900s French Edwardian Chain Bracelets
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco More 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.
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