Ripka 18k Bracelet
Early 2000s American Modern Bangles
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
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Gold, 18k Gold
Early 2000s American Modern Bangles
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s American Modern Bangles
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
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18k Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
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18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century American Bangles
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Link Bracelets
White Diamond, Gold
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Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Bangles
Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Bangles
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Diamond, 18k Gold
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Quartz, Yellow Gold
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Blue Diamond
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
2010s American Cocktail Rings
Pink Diamond, Platinum
20th Century French Modern Link Bracelets
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
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Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Platinum
2010s Artist Cocktail Rings
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Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Choker Necklaces
White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum
20th Century American Artist Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
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Diamond, Pearl
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20th Century American Link Bracelets
Diamond, 18k Gold
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18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s American Modern Cuff Bracelets
Amethyst, 18k Gold
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Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s American Contemporary Chain Bracelets
Diamond, 18k Gold
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Diamond, 18k Gold
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18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Ruby, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
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Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
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Diamond, Yellow Gold
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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Bangles
21st Century and Contemporary American Retro Cuff Bracelets
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
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Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Diamond, 18k Gold
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White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Diamond, 18k Gold
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Multi-gemstone, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Gold, 18k Gold
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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Yellow Gold
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18k Gold, Sterling Silver
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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Diamond, 18k Gold
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Diamond, 18k Gold
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Diamond, 18k Gold
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18k Gold
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Diamond, 18k Gold
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18k Gold
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Diamond, 18k Gold
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Ripka 18k Bracelet For Sale on 1stDibs
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Judith Ripka for sale on 1stDibs
One of the first jewelers to harness the potential of television, Judith Ripka has built a following for her bold work through her frequent appearances on the televised shopping channel QVC. Her earrings, necklaces and other accessories often feature matte gold and large colored precious gemstones highlighted with a dazzle of diamonds — statement pieces that can be worn every day for a touch of glamour.
The New York–born daughter of a couturier, Ripka studied art at Hunter College and the Parsons School of Design before founding her brand in 1977 with an 18-karat gold collection. She started simple, selling the pieces in her living room, leading to the opening of her first store in Manhasset, New York. Early on, Ripka recognized the power of advertising, taking out an ad in the New York Times that read, “Give your pearls a little culture,” and invited customers to bring in their old pearl necklaces and “see them transformed into a beautiful new necklace.” The updating of traditional styles that might be reserved only for special occasions into modern pieces for daily wear would become a touchstone of Ripka’s brand. By 1982, the jeweler was the proud recipient of the De Beers Award for Outstanding Jewelry Design.
After her QVC debut in 1997, Ripka’s jewelry company took off. A pioneer in selling luxury goods on television, she later appeared on the Shopping Channel, with Ripka herself as an engaging personality helping to drive the sales and popularity of her jewelry. Xcel Brands acquired her company in 2014 with the designs continuing to have an active presence on QVC.
Alongside her QVC-marketed jewelry, Ripka has designed custom pieces, such as the diamond, sapphire and ruby 18-karat gold brooch that Hillary Clinton wore at the 1997 inauguration for her husband, Bill Clinton. Talk-show host, author and philanthropist Oprah Winfrey has regularly sported her Eclipse earrings, which incorporate two tiers of precious stones, a design that can easily match outfits from day to night.
Other Ripka designs have brought high-end luxury to the masses, such as a 2010 line launched on QVC showcasing the designer’s take on famous jewels in the Smithsonian Institution. At every price point, Ripka’s jewelry has maintained its fine quality in the fresh interpretations of classic styles.
The Ripka brand continues to innovate its offerings, including branching into creative partnerships, such as a 2020 capsule collection with Italian architect Elena Manferdini as part of a series of collaborations with women artists and designers.
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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.