Bamboo Bangle
Vintage 1960s British Bangles
Gold
2010s American Modern Bangles
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Modern Bangles
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Bangles
Early 20th Century Chinese Bangles
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1970s European Contemporary Bangles
Diamond, 18k Gold
1990s Bangles
18k Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Bangles
Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
20th Century French Bangles
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Bangles
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Bangles
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Bangles
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Contemporary Bangles
14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Contemporary Bangles
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Contemporary Bangles
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Modern Wrist Watches
Stainless Steel, Gold Plate
1990s Link Bracelets
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Chinese Artisan Bangles
Jade
20th Century French Bangles
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Bangles
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Bangles
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Bangles
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Bangles
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Bangles
20th Century Bangles
Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 1880s French Art Nouveau Bangles
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Contemporary Cuff Bracelets
Brown Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Wrist Watches
Steel, Stainless Steel
Vintage 1960s American Retro Bangles
White Diamond, Garnet, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century British Modern Bangles
Yellow Gold
2010s Cuff Bracelets
18k Gold
2010s Italian Bangles
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bangles
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s French Bangles
2010s Greek Contemporary Bangles
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Bangles
14k Gold
2010s Italian Modern Bangles
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s American Bangles
2010s Italian Bangles
Diamond, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Cuff Bracelets
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s American Retro Bangles
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Bangles
14k Gold
Vintage 1970s Bangles
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Bangles
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century American Contemporary Bangles
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s French Bangles
18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Bangles
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s European Bangles
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s European Bangles
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s European Bangles
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s Italian Bangles
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Modern Bangles
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Unknown Contemporary Bangles
18k Gold
Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Bangles
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Bangles
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Bangles
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1960s Clamper Bracelets
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Indian Collectible Jewelry
Bamboo
20th Century Chinese Artisan Bangles
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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