Shell Bracelets
Antique 1870s Victorian Chain Bracelets
14k Gold
20th Century American Charm Bracelets
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Charm Bracelets
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Bracelets
Vintage 1970s French Aesthetic Movement Cuff Bracelets
Base Metal
20th Century Charm Bracelets
Pearl, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1910s Oceanic Edwardian Bangles
Rose Gold
20th Century Mexican Clamper Bracelets
Sterling Silver
1990s Italian Art Deco Bangles
Vintage 1950s Art Nouveau Bangles
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Charm Bracelets
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Charm Bracelets
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Steel
Late 20th Century French Link Bracelets
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Chain Bracelets
Coral, Onyx, Yellow Gold
2010s Charm Bracelets
Amethyst, Citrine, Coral, Onyx, Pearl, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Cuff Bracelets
18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Cuff Bracelets
Coral, White Diamond, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Bangles
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Bangles
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1910s Art Nouveau Charm Bracelets
Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s German Art Deco Cuff Bracelets
Gold Plate
Vintage 1960s Swiss Modernist Link Bracelets
Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Link Bracelets
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1960s American Art Deco Cuff Bracelets
Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Charm Bracelets
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Charm Bracelets
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s American Retro Retro Bracelets
Coral, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s American Retro Retro Bracelets
Coral, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Italian Cuff Bracelets
20th Century American Art Nouveau Link Bracelets
Gold Plate
Vintage 1980s Italian Cuff Bracelets
9k Gold
Mid-20th Century American Modern Link Bracelets
14k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Retro Bracelets
20th Century Charm Bracelets
Yellow Gold
20th Century Charm Bracelets
Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s American Modern Cuff Bracelets
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1930s American Link Bracelets
Silver
Vintage 1970s Cuff Bracelets
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Italian Charm Bracelets
18k Gold
Vintage 1970s Bangles
18k Gold
20th Century American Charm Bracelets
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s French Cuff Bracelets
Gold Plate
20th Century American Charm Bracelets
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Mexican Link Bracelets
Other, Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1960s American Native American Cuff Bracelets
Coral, Pearl, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1960s American Native American Cuff Bracelets
Coral, Sterling Silver
20th Century French Clamper Bracelets
20th Century French Cuff Bracelets
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Charm Bracelets
Coral, Jade, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Cuff Bracelets
Gold Plate
Mid-20th Century Italian Beaded Bracelets
Vintage 1970s American Native American Cuff Bracelets
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Charm Bracelets
Cultured Pearl, Steel
Vintage 1980s American Modern Cuff Bracelets
1990s Link Bracelets
Pearl, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Nouveau Modern Bracelets
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary More Bracelets
Rock Crystal, 18k 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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