Sculptural Bracelet
Vintage 1970s French Bangles
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Contemporary Cuff Bracelets
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Bangles
Pearl, White Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s Italian Contemporary Chain Bracelets
18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Modernist Cuff Bracelets
Gold Plate, Silver Plate
Vintage 1980s Unknown Cuff Bracelets
Early 2000s French Cuff Bracelets
Vintage 1960s American Modernist Cuff Bracelets
Brass
Vintage 1950s Mexican Modern Cuff Bracelets
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1970s Italian Modernist Bangles
Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s French Modern Cuff Bracelets
Enamel
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Link Bracelets
21st Century and Contemporary French Modernist Bangles
Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Cuff Bracelets
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Modernist Bangles
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s French Modernist Cuff Bracelets
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Danish Modernist Cuff Bracelets
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s American Modernist Cuff Bracelets
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s British Modernist More Bracelets
18k Gold
Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Link Bracelets
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Italian Modernist Cuff Bracelets
18k Gold
Vintage 1980s French Artist Cuff Bracelets
22k Gold, Gilt Metal
Vintage 1970s Italian More Bracelets
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Bracelets
Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry
American Retro Bracelets
Vintage 1950s Italian More Bracelets
18k Gold
Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Cuff Bracelets
Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Art Deco More Bracelets
Diamond, Platinum
Late 20th Century Swiss Modernist Link Bracelets
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Beaded Bracelets
South Sea Pearl
Vintage 1970s Link Bracelets
18k Gold
2010s Modern Bangles
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Mexican Modern Cuff Bracelets
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Bangles
Diamond, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Cuff Bracelets
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Vintage 1970s Italian Clamper Bracelets
2010s Spanish Modernist Cuff Bracelets
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Link Bracelets
Carnelian, Chalcedony, Agate, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s French Retro Bracelets
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1940s Italian Retro Retro Bracelets
18k Gold, Rose Gold
20th Century Bangles
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Contemporary Bangles
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Italian Artisan Cuff Bracelets
Blue Sapphire, White Diamond, 18k Gold
20th Century Collectible Jewelry
Gold
Vintage 1980s American Bangles
Diamond, Kunzite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
2010s Indian Contemporary Cuff Bracelets
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Tit...
Late 20th Century American Modern Link Bracelets
18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Italian Modernist Bangles
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Unknown Retro Bangles
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Bangles
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cuff Bracelets
Crystal, Gold Plate
Vintage 1970s French Modernist Cuff Bracelets
Gold, Vermeil, Silver
Vintage 1970s British Link Bracelets
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s French Modernist Retro Bracelets
Amber, Bronze
Vintage 1970s Modern Link Bracelets
Sterling Silver
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Sculptural Bracelet For Sale on 1stDibs
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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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