Rare Bracelets
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Malian Tribal Mounted Objects
Stone
French Modern Bracelets
Antique 1790s German Georgian Cuff Bracelets
Antique 1790s Georgian More Bracelets
Diamond, Pearl
Vintage 1950s American Artisan Cuff Bracelets
18k Gold
Antique 1890s French Link Bracelets
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s Bangles
Vintage 1950s Bangles
Vintage 1940s More Bracelets
Antique 1840s Victorian Chain Bracelets
Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
French Bangles
Vintage 1940s Retro Bracelets
Vintage 1970s American Cuff Bracelets
Antique Early 19th Century Polish Georgian Bangles
Vintage 1950s Link Bracelets
Crystal
20th Century Italian More Bracelets
Diamond, Onyx, Gold
Antique 1890s Victorian Chain Bracelets
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s Greek Retro Bracelets
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
1990s French Charm Bracelets
American Link Bracelets
Vintage 1940s Mexican Cuff Bracelets
Sterling Silver
Antique 1870s Victorian Bangles
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Bangles
20th Century Unknown Link Bracelets
Mexican Link Bracelets
21st Century and Contemporary French Link Bracelets
18k Gold
1990s French Bangles
Vintage 1960s Bangles
Vintage 1950s Mexican Link Bracelets
Copper, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Bangles
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Brazilian More Bracelets
18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Bangles
Coral, 18k Gold
Antique 19th Century Victorian Retro Bracelets
Emerald, Yellow Gold
1990s French Artist Charm Bracelets
Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary French Bangles
20th Century French Charm Bracelets
Gold Plate, Bronze
Vintage 1910s French Belle Époque More Bracelets
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
1990s French Bangles
Gold Plate
20th Century Unknown Link Bracelets
Vintage 1960s American Link Bracelets
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Clamper Bracelets
Antique 1770s Georgian Bangles
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1910s French Art Deco Link Bracelets
Diamond, Platinum
20th Century French Contemporary Bangles
Vintage 1960s Mexican Cuff Bracelets
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1960s Mexican Cuff Bracelets
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1980s English Bangles
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco More Bracelets
Coral, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold
Vintage 1920s Italian Art Deco Retro Bracelets
18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Link Bracelets
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique 1890s Victorian Link Bracelets
Sapphire, 18k Gold
Antique 1880s Art Nouveau More Bracelets
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Bangles
Antique 1880s Victorian Cuff Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Enamel
Antique 1780s Georgian Bangles
Diamond, Rose Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century Danish Modernist Chain Bracelets
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique 1870s Victorian Bangles
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 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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