Horse Head Bracelet
Antique 17th Century Art Deco Charm Bracelets
Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary More Bracelets
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Bangles
Ruby, Yellow Gold
2010s Egyptian Contemporary Cuff Bracelets
Zircon, Platinum, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Link Bracelets
Diamond, Enamel, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Link Bracelets
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
20th Century French Bangles
Gilt Metal
20th Century French Bangles
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Art Nouveau Bangles
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s Retro Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Corsages
20th Century Spanish Bangles
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold
1990s French Bangles
Gold Plate
1990s Italian Art Nouveau Bangles
18k Gold
20th Century French Bangles
Vintage 1970s Cuff Bracelets
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
20th Century Italian More Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Enamel
1990s French Bangles
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
1990s British Modernist Link Bracelets
Brass, Gold Plate
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Link Bracelets
Carnelian, 15k Gold, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1960s French Bangles
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1980s French Bangles
Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Bangles
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cuff Bracelets
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Bangles
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Greek Link Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s Unknown Retro Link Bracelets
Diamond, Sapphire, Rose Gold
Mid-20th Century Spanish Modern Link Bracelets
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 19th Century French Napoleon III Bangles
Emerald, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Bangles
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1970s French Bangles
Vintage 1970s French Bangles
20th Century French Bangles
20th Century French Bangles
Late 20th Century French Hollywood Regency Collectible Jewelry
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Charm Bracelets
Vintage 1980s French Bangles
Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Bangles
Silver
Late 20th Century British Link Bracelets
Vintage 1970s French Retro Bangles
Silver, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Unknown Bangles
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Bangles
Gilt Metal
2010s Egyptian Contemporary Cuff Bracelets
Zircon, Platinum, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
2010s Egyptian Contemporary Cuff Bracelets
Zircon, Platinum, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
2010s Egyptian Contemporary Cuff Bracelets
Zircon, Rhodium, Sterling Silver, Platinum
20th Century French Bangles
20th Century French Bangles
Gold Plate
20th Century French Bangles
Gilt Metal
20th Century French Bangles
Gold Plate
20th Century French Bangles
Gold Plate
1990s Unknown Retro Bangles
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Unknown Retro Bangles
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Bangles
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary More Bracelets
Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Bangles
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
20th Century Italian Collectible Jewelry
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Bangles
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1960s French Modern Bangles
Silver
1990s French Bangles
Early 2000s Italian Cuff 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.
Find a diverse collection of bracelets that you can sort by style, stone cut and more on 1stDibs.
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