Snake Bracelets
20th Century Greek Modern Choker Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s French Evening Bags and Minaudières
Vintage 1980s French Cuff Bracelets
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s British Victorian Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold
Vintage 1970s British Band Rings
Ruby, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s English Artisan Cocktail Rings
Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold
Antique 1880s English Late Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century African Abstract Sculptures
Metal
Early 20th Century African Abstract Sculptures
Iron
Antique Early 19th Century Georgian More Bracelets
Emerald, 18k Gold
Greek Modern Bracelets
Vintage 1960s Retro Bracelets
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Sterling Silver
Vintage 1970s American Link Bracelets
White Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s More Bracelets
Vintage 1960s Bangles
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
French Bangles
French Bangles
Turquoise, Ruby, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
American Bangles
20th Century French Bangles
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
1990s European Artisan Modern Bracelets
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Bangles
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Victorian More Bracelets
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
20th Century Bangles
Turquoise, Ruby, 18k Gold
English Cuff Bracelets
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Beaded Bracelets
Turquoise, 18k Gold
20th Century Portuguese Bangles
Ruby, 18k Gold
French Bangles
Turquoise, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Cuff Bracelets
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Emerald, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Cuff Bracelets
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century English Clamper Bracelets
Diamond, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Argentine Egyptian Revival More Bracelets
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Bangles
18k Gold
Antique 1890s Unknown More Bracelets
Ruby, Turquoise, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Bangles
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century American Victorian Retro Bracelets
Diamond, Garnet, Opal, 18k Gold
English Bangles
Italian Bangles
Late 20th Century Unknown Retro Bracelets
Ruby, 18k Gold
Italian Cuff Bracelets
Italian Bangles
Vintage 1930s English Bangles
Sterling Silver
Unknown Bangles
European Retro Bracelets
Vintage 1960s Italian Cuff Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, Emerald, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century British Belle Époque More Bracelets
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary French Clamper Bracelets
Antique 19th Century Russian High Victorian Bangles
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Diamond, Ruby
Antique Late 19th Century Bangles
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
Vintage 1930s American Cuff Bracelets
Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Bangles
Diamond, 18k Gold
20th Century Edwardian More Bracelets
Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Bangles
9k 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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