Sculptural Bracelet
Vintage 1980s Mexican Clamper Bracelets
Sterling Silver
2010s Modern Chain Bracelets
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary British Modernist Bangles
Silver Plate, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Modern Bracelets
Sterling Silver
2010s American Modern Beaded Bracelets
White Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s Canadian Bangles
Vintage 1940s Unknown Retro Bracelets
18k Gold
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Bracelets
American Clamper Bracelets
2010s North American Egyptian Revival Cuff Bracelets
Silver
2010s North American Egyptian Revival Cuff Bracelets
Silver
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Link Bracelets
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modernist Cuff Bracelets
Bronze
2010s American Modernist Cuff Bracelets
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Danish Modernist Link Bracelets
Sterling Silver
2010s American Modernist Cuff Bracelets
Brass, Bronze
2010s American Modernist Cuff Bracelets
Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1970s Swiss Modernist Wrist Watches
18k Gold
Vintage 1970s American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Swedish Modernist Cuff Bracelets
Vermeil, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cuff Bracelets
Bronze
2010s Greek Clamper Bracelets
Gold Plate, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cuff Bracelets
18k Gold
20th Century French Modern Collectible Jewelry
2010s Chain Bracelets
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Link Bracelets
Vintage 1930s American Art Nouveau Charm Bracelets
Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Norwegian Modern Modern Bracelets
18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
Vintage 1970s American Modern Wrist Watches
Tiger s Eye, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Clamper Bracelets
Rock Crystal, Onyx, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1970s Italian Modernist Link Bracelets
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1950s American Cuff Bracelets
Vintage 1970s Canadian Brutalist Collectible Jewelry
Metal, Pewter
Vintage 1970s Canadian Brutalist Collectible Jewelry
Metal, Pewter
Vintage 1970s Canadian Brutalist Collectible Jewelry
Metal, Pewter
Vintage 1980s Unknown Cuff Bracelets
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Link Bracelets
Malachite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Danish Modern Cuff Bracelets
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Link Bracelets
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Link Bracelets
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s French Modernist Cuff Bracelets
18k Gold
Italian Modern Bracelets
Vintage 1950s French More Bracelets
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Gold
Early 2000s Italian Modernist Cuff Bracelets
Quartz, Larimar, Aventurine, Gold Plate
1990s Wrist Watches
20th Century Modern Bracelets
Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Collectible Jewelry
Aluminum
2010s American Cuff Bracelets
Diamond, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Swiss Artist Cuff Bracelets
Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Mexican Modern Cuff Bracelets
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1960s Cuff Bracelets
Amethyst, 14k Gold
Vintage 1980s American Modernist Link Bracelets
Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s Unknown Modernist Bangles
21st Century and Contemporary French Cuff Bracelets
Vintage 1950s Mexican Modernist Cuff Bracelets
Silver, Sterling Silver
20th Century Cuff Bracelets
Sterling Silver
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Sculptural Bracelet For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Sculptural Bracelet?
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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