Chimento Two Tone Bracelet
Early 2000s Link Bracelets
18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Link Bracelets
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Chain Bracelets
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century More Bracelets
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Link Bracelets
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s French Clip-on Earrings
1990s Contemporary Link Bracelets
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Canadian Modern Bangles
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s Italian Artisan Multi-Strand Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1940s Retro Retro Bracelets
18k Gold
Vintage 1980s American Modernist Cuff Bracelets
Jade, Black Jade, Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1950s American Clip-on Earrings
Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Link Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s American Clip-on Earrings
Gold Plate
Vintage 1980s American Art Deco Clip-on Earrings
Gold Plate
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Link Necklaces
9k Gold, Rose Gold
Late 20th Century American Modernist Link Bracelets
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Dutch Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Chain Bracelets
14k Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Choker Necklaces
Gold, Silver
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Link Bracelets
18k Gold, Mixed Metal
Late 20th Century Italian Link Bracelets
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Choker Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Contemporary Chain Bracelets
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Link Bracelets
18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
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.