Glass Beads Bracelets
2010s Italian Artist Beaded Bracelets
Early 20th Century American Baroque Revival Beaded Bracelets
Crystal, Brass, Gilt Metal, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Beaded Bracelets
Crystal, Silver Plate, Base Metal
2010s Italian Artist Beaded Bracelets
Gold Plate, Silver
20th Century French Beaded Bracelets
Gilt Metal
1990s French Beaded Bracelets
Vintage 1950s American Beaded Bracelets
Gilt Metal
2010s French Beaded Bracelets
1990s Beaded Bracelets
20th Century French Beaded Bracelets
Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Beaded Bracelets
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Beaded Bracelets
Gold Plate, Brass, Gilt Metal
2010s French Beaded Bracelets
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Beaded Bracelets
Gold Plate, Brass, Gilt Metal
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Beaded Bracelets
Gold Plate, Brass, Gilt Metal
Mid-20th Century American Gilded Age Beaded Bracelets
Brass, Enamel
20th Century European Art Deco Beaded Bracelets
Late 20th Century French Modernist Beaded Bracelets
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Modern Bracelets
Early 2000s American Artisan Cuff Bracelets
Sterling Silver
Early 2000s American Artisan Bangles
Sterling Silver
Antique Mid-19th Century Gothic Revival Chain Bracelets
10k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Charm Bracelets
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Link Bracelets
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Cuff Bracelets
Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art
Wood
Vintage 1920s Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art
Wood
2010s American Modern Beaded Bracelets
Pyrite, Gold Plate, Brass
2010s American Modern Beaded Bracelets
Crystal, Quartz, Brass
2010s Asian Artisan Beaded Bracelets
2010s Swiss Beaded Bracelets
Diamond, 18k Gold
20th Century Beaded Bracelets
2010s American Art Nouveau Beaded Bracelets
Pyrite, Gold Plate, Silver
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Bracelets
Crystal, Silver
2010s Australian Modern Beaded Bracelets
Crystal, Other, Sterling Silver, Silver
2010s Australian Modern Beaded Bracelets
Crystal, Other, Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1940s Unknown Beaded Bracelets
Vintage 1930s Beaded Bracelets
Vintage 1930s Beaded Bracelets
Vintage 1960s Beaded Bracelets
Vintage 1930s American Beaded Bracelets
1990s French Beaded Bracelets
Vintage 1930s Unknown Chain Bracelets
Vintage 1930s American Charm Bracelets
Vintage 1950s American More Bracelets
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Late Victorian Link Bracelets
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Bracelets
2010s Italian Artist Beaded Bracelets
Silver
2010s Unknown Beaded Bracelets
Gilt Metal
1990s French Beaded Bracelets
Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary French Beaded Bracelets
Gilt Metal
Early 2000s French Beaded Bracelets
Vintage 1950s German Artisan Beaded Bracelets
Vintage 1960s American Baroque Revival Beaded Bracelets
Enamel, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Beaded Bracelets
Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1950s American Beaded Bracelets
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Bracelets
Citrine, Freshwater Pearl, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Early 2000s American Beaded Bracelets
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century German Retro Charm Bracelets
Gilt Metal
2010s American Artist Cuff Bracelets
Hematite, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Vermeil
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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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The easiest way to tell if a bead is glass or plastic is to feel it. Glass beads will be cooler to the touch, whereas plastic beads will be closer to room temperature and warm up quickly in your hands. Another test you can perform is to listen to the sound. Glass has a distinctive ring since it’s harder whereas plastic is softer and has a duller sound. Shop a range of vintage glass bead pieces on 1stDibs.
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How to Spot a Fake Cartier Love Bracelet
This iconic jewel has captured countless hearts with its elegant design and its amatory symbolism. Counterfeiters have taken note of the demand and created fake versions. If you’re looking for a genuine Cartier Love bracelet, it’s crucial to check all the elements for authenticity. Our guide will teach you the telltale traits of a knockoff.
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