Vintage 1940s Bracelet
Vintage 1940s American Modern Link Bracelets
Mixed Metal
Vintage 1940s Italian Retro Retro Bracelets
Gold
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Link Bracelets
Crystal, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1950s Italian Art Deco Cuff Bracelets
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Cuff Bracelets
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s American Bangles
Opal
Early 20th Century Link Bracelets
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Retro Bracelets
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
20th Century Unknown Carvings
Vintage 1940s Mexican Collectible Jewelry
Amethyst, Silver
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Retro Bracelets
Diamond, 14k Gold
Vintage 1940s Unknown Chain Bracelets
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1940s Spanish Retro Bangles
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1940s Spanish Retro Link Bracelets
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1940s European Art Deco Tennis Bracelets
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Link Bracelets
Aquamarine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Art Deco Link Bracelets
Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
Early 20th Century North American Art Deco Charm Bracelets
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Art Deco Link Bracelets
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Retro Bracelets
Mid-20th Century English Link Bracelets
Gold, 9k Gold
Vintage 1940s American Link Bracelets
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Link Bracelets
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Mexican More Bracelets
Onyx, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1940s Unknown Charm Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Bangles
Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s Art Nouveau Link Bracelets
Emerald, Opal, Gold
Vintage 1940s Retro Retro Bracelets
Rose Gold
Vintage 1940s Retro Link Bracelets
18k Gold
20th Century Link Bracelets
18k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold
Vintage 1940s French Beaded Bracelets
Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century American Cuff Bracelets
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1940s Retro Link Bracelets
Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s Retro Link Bracelets
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s Link Bracelets
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Unknown Tennis Bracelets
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century European Link Bracelets
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s Belgian Art Deco Retro Bracelets
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Bangles
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Modern Bangles
Aquamarine, Ruby, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Bangles
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Charm Bracelets
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1920s American Retro Charm Bracelets
14k Gold
Early 20th Century Charm Bracelets
Vintage 1940s Unknown Post-War Wrist Watches
Turquoise, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Link Bracelets
Moonstone, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s Retro Link Bracelets
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Unknown More Bracelets
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s French Artist Retro Bracelets
18k Gold
Vintage 1940s Cuff Bracelets
18k Gold
Vintage 1940s Mexican Artist Bangles
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1940s American Retro Link Bracelets
14k Gold
Vintage 1940s Retro Retro Bracelets
14k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1940s Retro Link Bracelets
Moonstone, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Cuff Bracelets
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1940s Retro Link Bracelets
Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s Link Bracelets
Sterling Silver
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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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- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 20, 2024To tell if a bracelet is vintage, look on the inside or clasp for a maker's mark. By researching the maker using trusted online resources and learning about the types of pieces they created, you can often get a rough idea of when your bracelet was produced. Vintage bracelets are 20 to 99 years old. Any bracelet that is 100 years old or older is antique. If you encounter any difficulties during your research, a certified appraiser or experienced jeweler can help date your piece. Find a wide range of vintage bracelets on 1stDibs.
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