Sterling Silver Victorian Bracelet
Late 20th Century British Victorian Link Bracelets
Sterling Silver
Antique 19th Century Victorian More Bracelets
Agate, Sterling Silver
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Bangles
Sterling Silver
Antique 1870s Victorian Chain Bracelets
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique 1880s Link Bracelets
Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique 1880s Victorian Bangles
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Retro Bracelets
Zircon, Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Cuff Bracelets
Sterling Silver
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian More Bracelets
Diamond, Opal, Sterling Silver, 14k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Cuff Bracelets
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s American Victorian Cuff Bracelets
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Chain Bracelets
Diamond, Sterling Silver, 18k Gold
Antique 1880s English Victorian Cuff Bracelets
Sterling Silver
Antique Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Link Bracelets
Jade, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Retro Bracelets
Zircon, Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Early 1800s Victorian Link Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique 1880s French Victorian Bangles
Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Link Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Antique 1880s English Victorian Cuff Bracelets
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Cuff Bracelets
Agate, Sterling Silver
Antique 1880s English Victorian Bangles
Silver
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Bangles
Diamond
Antique 1880s English Victorian Cuff Bracelets
Silver
Antique 1880s English Victorian Cuff Bracelets
Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Cuff Bracelets
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique 1880s Victorian Bangles
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique 1880s English Victorian Cuff Bracelets
Gold, Rose Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique 1880s Victorian Bangles
Diamond, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Bangles
Diamond, Garnet, 15k Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique Late 19th Century English High Victorian Cuff Bracelets
Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique 1880s English Victorian Cuff Bracelets
Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique 1880s Victorian Link Bracelets
Diamond, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique Early 1900s Late Victorian Link Bracelets
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Bangles
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique Early 1900s Russian Victorian Bangles
Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Early Victorian Bangles
Diamond, White Diamond, Rubelite, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique 1880s English Victorian Cuff Bracelets
10k Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique 1890s American Victorian Bangles
Garnet, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique 1880s French Victorian Bangles
Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Scandinavian Early Victorian Chain Bracelets
Citrine, Pearl, Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1940s Revival Link Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Bangles
9k Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Charm Bracelets
Sterling Silver
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian More Bracelets
Diamond, Tourmaline, Sterling Silver
Antique 1880s French Victorian Bangles
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Retro Bracelets
Zircon, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Cuff Bracelets
Turquoise, Diamond, Sterling Silver, 14k Gold
Vintage 1940s Retro Retro Bracelets
Diamond, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Victorian Link Bracelets
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Bangles
Sterling Silver, 9k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Bangles
Sterling Silver, Niello
Antique Late 19th Century Scottish Victorian Link Bracelets
Citrine, Sterling Silver
Antique 1870s Victorian Bangles
Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique 1830s French Victorian Bangles
Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Link Bracelets
Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique 1880s Victorian Bangles
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Cuff Bracelets
Crystal, Sterling Silver
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How Much is a Sterling Silver Victorian Bracelet?
A Close Look at Victorian Jewelry
The reign of Queen Victoria encapsulates a quickly evolving period of history — and jewelry styles were no exception. No single period has seen such a diverse group of jewelry attributed to it than the Victorian era. Today, there is a vast collection of authentic antique Victorian jewelry and watches on 1stDibs.
Victorian jewelry is named after Queen Victoria, whose reign lasted from 1837 to 1901, making her the second longest-ruling monarch. (She was surpassed by Queen Elizabeth II in 2015.) During this time, different styles of fashion and jewelry came and went. Thanks to our fascination with royalty and swoon-worthy melodramas like Netflix’s The Crown — which is rife with evocative fashion, jewelry and interiors — and the 2017 feature film Victoria Abdul, we are all familiar with her story. After the death of Victoria’s father and three childless uncles, she ascended to the throne at age 18. In 1840, Queen Victoria married the love of her life, her first cousin Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha.
Queen Victoria loved serpentine jewels, and she had even more power to shape trends than Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle do today. The British monarch’s best-known piece in this mold is the gold coiled-snake engagement ring she received from Prince Albert — the sinuous reptile was considered a symbol of everlasting love.
The Queen's 63-year reign has been divided by historians into the Romantic period, the early happy years, circa 1837–60; the Grand period, marked by the deaths of the Queen’s mother and husband, circa 1860–80; and the late Victorian or Aesthetic period, which lasted from about 1880 until 1901 and ushered in the Belle Époque. Queen Victoria wore her heart on her sleeve, and her fashion and jewelry reflected her emotions.
Romantic period jewelry, which featured common decorative motifs and was embellished with seed pearls, coral and turquoise, was a celebration of the young monarch’s love. Everything changed with the death of Prince Albert, and the Grand period is most often associated with mourning jewelry. Jewelry was smaller, lighter and more dainty during the late Victorian period. During this era, diamonds came into fashion, and semiprecious gems such as amethysts and opals became prevalent, too. Using gemstones for their natural beauty and not their worth was something that jewelers of the era felt passionate about, and this ideology would really become relevant in Art Nouveau jewelry.
Find a collection of authentic antique Victorian jewelry — from rings, necklaces and brooches to a range of other accessories — on 1stDibs.
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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- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Tiffany Co. crafts its jewelry with the highest quality materials, so yes, you can wear your sterling silver bracelet in the shower. Just be careful not to lose your precious piece down the drain! Shop a collection of Tiffany Co. jewelry from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.