Van Cleef Flower Bracelet
20th Century American Bangles
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold
Vintage 1980s French Beaded Bracelets
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Retro Retro Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Chain Bracelets
Diamond, Malachite, White Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Chain Bracelets
Diamond, Onyx, White Gold
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Mid-20th Century French Retro Retro Bracelets
Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s French Brooches
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Cuff Bracelets
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Bangles
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 18th Century European Arts and Crafts Cluster Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1960s American Clip-on Earrings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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1980s French Top Handle Bags
2010s American Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 1840s Italian Classical Roman More Jewelry
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Russian Victorian Enamel Frames and Objects
Yellow Gold
1980s Clutches
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Artisan More Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
1990s American Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique 19th Century Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Gold, Silver
2010s French Top Handle Bags
20th Century Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Boxes and Cases
18k Gold
Vintage 1970s American Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags
1990s Cuff Bracelets
Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary French Artist Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags
Recent Sales
French More Bracelets
2010s French Chain Bracelets
Malachite, Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches
Diamond
Vintage 1940s Link Bracelets
Rhodium
Vintage 1960s French More Bracelets
18k Gold
20th Century French Retro Bracelets
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Bangles
Diamond, 18k Gold
1990s French Modern More Bracelets
Diamond
1990s French Bangles
Diamond, White Gold
2010s French Tennis Bracelets
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French More Bracelets
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage 1940s French More Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary More Bracelets
Diamond, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Aesthetic Movement Modern Bracelets
21st Century and Contemporary French Bangles
18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s French Contemporary Chain Bracelets
White Gold
Vintage 1950s French More Bracelets
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary More Necklaces
Yellow Gold
2010s Bangles
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Bangles
Ruby, Turquoise, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
1990s French Artist Choker Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s American Modern Modern Bracelets
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold
2010s French Modern Modern Bracelets
Malachite, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Aesthetic Movement Chain Bracelets
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Aesthetic Movement Chain Bracelets
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Victorian Chain Bracelets
Malachite, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary More Earrings
White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Chain Bracelets
Diamond, Onyx, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Chain Bracelets
Diamond, Onyx, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Aesthetic Movement Chain Bracelets
Diamond, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches
Steel, Stainless Steel, Yellow Gold, Gold
Vintage 1960s French Retro Beaded Bracelets
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond, Ruby
Vintage 1980s American More Bracelets
Diamond, 18k Gold
20th Century French Link Bracelets
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Bangles
White Diamond, 18k Gold
20th Century French More Bracelets
Diamond, 18k Gold
Diamond, Chalcedony, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Tennis Bracelets
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Tennis Bracelets
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s French Chain Bracelets
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Tennis Bracelets
White Diamond, 18k Gold
French More Bracelets
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s French Charm Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, Lapis Lazuli
Vintage 1960s French Link Bracelets
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yell...
21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches
Early 2000s French Contemporary Wrist Watches
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1940s Link Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Vintage 1940s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
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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.