Chimera Bracelet
Early 2000s American Bangles
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Jade, 18k Gold, Platinum
20th Century Beaded Bracelets
Turquoise, Gold
1990s Greek Bangles
18k Gold, Silver
Late 20th Century Cuff Bracelets
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Cuff Bracelets
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Greek More Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold
20th Century Cuff Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Cuff Bracelets
Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1970s Bangles
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s French Retro Bangles
18k Gold
2010s Greek Modern Bangles
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Cuff Bracelets
Diamond, Yellow Gold
1990s Greek Classical Greek Bangles
Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s American Classical Roman Bangles
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century American Modern Bangles
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Vintage 1980s American Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Brooches
Emerald, Sapphire, Diamond, White Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Bracelets
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Wrist Watches
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Vintage 1970s French Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1770s Portuguese Georgian Dangle Earrings
Quartz, Rock Crystal, Silver
20th Century American Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Greek Rope Necklaces
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Boxes and Cases
20th Century French Modern Cuff Bracelets
Hematite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Greek Classical Greek Hoop Earrings
Gold, 22k Gold
Vintage 1960s Link Bracelets
Diamond, 18k Gold
1990s French Choker Necklaces
Gold
2010s American Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Recent Sales
21st Century and Contemporary Bangles
Sapphire, Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Greek Cuff Bracelets
Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Greek Cuff Bracelets
Ruby, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1920s French Bangles
Coral, Diamond, Gold
Vintage 1960s French Retro Retro Bracelets
Coral, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s Greek Bangles
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s Greek Bangles
Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s American Contemporary Bangles
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Greek Cuff Bracelets
Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s Greek Classical Greek Bangles
22k Gold
Vintage 1980s Greek Bangles
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Greek Bangles
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Art Nouveau Bangles
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Greek Bangles
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Greek Bangles
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
20th Century Bangles
Yellow Gold
20th Century Bangles
Ruby, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Bangles
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Greek Bangles
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s American Bangles
Crystal, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early 2000s Greek Classical Greek Bangles
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
20th Century Greek Bangles
Ruby, 18k Gold
20th Century Italian More Bracelets
Diamond, 18k Gold
Greek More Bracelets
Greek Cuff Bracelets
Jade, Ruby
Late 20th Century Greek More Bracelets
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
20th Century Greek More Bracelets
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
20th Century Greek More Bracelets
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
20th Century Greek More Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
20th Century Greek Cuff Bracelets
Ruby, 18k Gold
20th Century More Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
20th Century Greek More Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold
20th Century American More Bracelets
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
20th Century Greek More Bracelets
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
American Bangles
Late 20th Century Greek More Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
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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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