Lion Head Bracelet Bracelet
20th Century French Chain Bracelets
20th Century Bangles
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Cuff Bracelets
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s American Modern Bangles
Vintage 1970s American More Bracelets
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1960s Retro Cuff Bracelets
Yellow Gold
20th Century French Cuff Bracelets
Vintage 1980s Bangles
Vintage 1970s Link Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Enamel
Late 20th Century Austrian Metalwork
Enamel
20th Century American Modern Modern Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
2010s African Chain Bracelets
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Bangles
Tanzanite, Green Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Brown Diamond...
Vintage 1980s Beaded Bracelets
Diamond, Tiger's Eye, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Contemporary Cuff Bracelets
Vintage 1980s French Charm Bracelets
2010s Greek Retro Bangles
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Cuff Bracelets
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Turkish Hellenistic Cuff Bracelets
Diamond, Garnet, 24k Gold, Silver
Vintage 1970s Unknown Contemporary Bangles
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s Unknown Modern Bangles
Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
20th Century Italian More Bracelets
Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Cuff Bracelets
21st Century and Contemporary Link Bracelets
Yellow Gold, 22k Gold
Vintage 1970s Greek Clamper Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Greek Classical Greek Bangles
22k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Charm Bracelets
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Cuff Bracelets
Beryl, 18k Gold
2010s French Contemporary More Bracelets
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Link Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, 10k Gold
Vintage 1960s More Bracelets
18k Gold
Vintage 1950s Unknown Retro Cuff Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s American Bangles
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2010s French Contemporary Cuff Bracelets
Mid-20th Century Retro Retro Bracelets
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Italian Wallets and Small Accessories
Antique 1870s Etruscan Revival Cuff Bracelets
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s Etruscan Revival Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
20th Century American Modern Bangles
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Victorian Bangles
Diamond, Turquoise, Yellow Gold
20th Century Modern Cuff Bracelets
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Y...
Vintage 1970s Bangles
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Unknown Modern Link Bracelets
Vintage 1970s Unknown Cuff Bracelets
18k Gold
Vintage 1960s Cuff Bracelets
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Greek Retro Bangles
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Unknown Retro Modern Bracelets
Diamond, Pearl, White Diamond, 18k Gold
20th Century Bangles
Emerald, 18k Gold, Enamel
Late 20th Century Greek Contemporary Bangles
18k Gold
Late 20th Century Greek Bangles
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Antique Late 19th Century European Etruscan Revival Cuff Bracelets
Yellow Gold
20th Century Austrian Bangles
Vintage 1970s Greek Hellenistic Bangles
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Clip-on Earrings
Late 20th Century Contemporary Cuff Bracelets
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s American Modern Clamper Bracelets
Vintage 1980s Bangles
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Signed EMIS
American Beaded Bracelets
Diamond, Emerald, Coral, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1960s French Bangles
Diamond, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century American Clamper Bracelets
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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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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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