Shell Bracelets
20th Century American Artisan Cuff Bracelets
Base Metal, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Charm Bracelets
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Bracelets
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Beaded Bracelets
Vintage 1920s Asian Tribal Art
Shell
1840s Realist Landscape Prints
Laid Paper, Lithograph
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Color Photography
Archival Pigment
English Cuff Bracelets
Antique 1770s British More Bracelets
18k Gold
Late 20th Century Modern Charm Bracelets
Base Metal, Gold Plate
American Link Bracelets
Turquoise, Coral
French Cuff Bracelets
18k Gold
Vintage 1950s Bangles
Mid-20th Century American Cuff Bracelets
Sterling Silver
2010s Australian Contemporary Bangles
Mid-20th Century American Clamper Bracelets
2010s Link Bracelets
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Bracelets
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Artisan Beaded Bracelets
Gold, 9k Gold
20th Century American Bangles
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Charm Bracelets
Emerald, Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Green Sapphire, 18k Gold
20th Century French Charm Bracelets
2010s American Contemporary Cuff Bracelets
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Cuff Bracelets
14k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Link Bracelets
2010s North American Contemporary Beaded Bracelets
Onyx, Pearl
2010s Italian Artisan More Bracelets
Freshwater Pearl, Zircon, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1950s Modernist Link Bracelets
Vintage 1960s Danish Modernist Cuff Bracelets
2010s American Contemporary Chain Bracelets
Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Chain Bracelets
Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Retro Charm Bracelets
Coral, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Beaded Bracelets
Sterling Silver, Gold Plate
2010s Italian Artisan Cuff Bracelets
Sterling Silver, Gold Plate
Antique 19th Century French Victorian Chain Bracelets
18k Gold
2010s Italian Artisan More Bracelets
Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Chain Bracelets
Garnet, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Beaded Bracelets
Sterling Silver, Gold Plate, Rose Gold
Vintage 1980s American Charm Bracelets
Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Artisan More Bracelets
Sterling Silver, Gold Plate
2010s Italian Artisan More Bracelets
Zircon, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography
Photographic Paper, Digital
Vintage 1980s French Cuff Bracelets
Gilt Metal
Late 20th Century Modern Modern Bracelets
Amethyst, Citrine, Moonstone, Pearl, Peridot, Topaz, Tourmaline, 14k Gol...
Vintage 1970s Italian Link Bracelets
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s French More Bracelets
Gilt Metal
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Clamper Bracelets
18k Gold
Vintage 1970s Danish Modern More Bracelets
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Charm Bracelets
Aquamarine, Pearl, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s Modernist Link Bracelets
14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Charm Bracelets
Russian Cuff Bracelets
Vintage 1980s French More Bracelets
Vintage 1940s Retro Bracelets
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Cuff Bracelets
14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Charm Bracelets
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Charm Bracelets
Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow 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.
Find a diverse collection of bracelets that you can sort by style, stone cut and more on 1stDibs.
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