Purple Bracelet
1990s Modern Bracelets
Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian More Bracelets
Mid-20th Century American Bangles
Diamond, 14k Gold
20th Century Cuff Bracelets
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Bangles
Enamel
20th Century Bangles
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
2010s Unknown Contemporary Chain Bracelets
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Link Bracelets
Diamond, Purple Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1940s French Bangles
Early 2000s Italian More Bracelets
20th Century Cuff Bracelets
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1960s American Modern Link Bracelets
Enamel, Brass, Copper
Vintage 1940s German Link Bracelets
Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Link Bracelets
Brass, Copper, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary British More Bracelets
2010s American Contemporary Cuff Bracelets
Quartz, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Cuff Bracelets
Quartz, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Bangles
Vintage 1960s Unknown Modern Link Bracelets
21st Century and Contemporary More Bracelets
2010s American Modern Bracelets
Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Modern Bracelets
Enamel
2010s Italian Modern Bracelets
Diamond, Enamel
Vintage 1950s American Link Bracelets
Gold Plate
20th Century Beaded Bracelets
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1940s Unknown Retro Retro Bracelets
Amethyst, Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Modern Bracelets
Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Charm Bracelets
21st Century and Contemporary Charm Bracelets
Crystal
1990s Italian Cuff Bracelets
Gold
Vintage 1960s French Modern Bangles
20th Century Cuff Bracelets
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1950s American Retro Bracelets
Crystal, Gold Plate
Vintage 1980s French Art Deco Cuff Bracelets
Vintage 1980s French Art Deco Modern Bracelets
Vintage 1980s French Modern Clamper Bracelets
21st Century and Contemporary French Bangles
2010s Unknown Modern Modern Bracelets
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s French Art Deco Modern Bracelets
2010s Italian Modern Modern Bracelets
Freshwater Pearl, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Bangles
Amethyst, Other, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
20th Century Link Bracelets
Sterling Silver
20th Century Unknown Art Deco Link Bracelets
Sterling Silver
2010s British Modern Chain Bracelets
Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Bracelets
21st Century and Contemporary French Bangles
2010s American Modern Clamper Bracelets
Gold Plate
2010s American Tennis Bracelets
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Bangles
Jade, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Tennis Bracelets
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
2010s French Cuff Bracelets
Brass
1990s Chinese Clamper Bracelets
Gold Plate, Enamel
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Bangles
White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Bangles
Other, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Contemporary Bangles
Amethyst, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Tennis Bracelets
Diamond, White Diamond, Amethyst, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1960s Unknown Retro Retro Bracelets
Amethyst, Silver
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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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