Snake Gold Platinum Diamond Bracelet
21st Century and Contemporary European Anglo-Indian Bangles
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum, Steel
Vintage 1950s Unknown Retro Wrist Watches
Diamond, 9k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Chain Bracelets
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s Art Deco Choker Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Tennis Bracelets
Crystal, Mixed Metal, White Gold, Stainless Steel, 18k Gold, Platinum
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Art Deco Wrist Watches
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Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
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Early 2000s Link Bracelets
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
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Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
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Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1980s Chain Bracelets
Antique 1870s British Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Choker Necklaces
White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum
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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Bangles
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
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Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1940s American Retro Wrist Watches
White Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Retro Cuff Bracelets
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21st Century and Contemporary American Fashion Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
Mid-20th Century Unknown Bangles
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
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Diamond, 18k Gold
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Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Retro Wrist Watches
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Vintage 1940s Retro Wrist Watches
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Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold, White Gold
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Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1950s Unknown Art Deco Wrist Watches
Diamond, Emerald, 9k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1980s American Bangles
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Modern Beaded Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s British Cuff Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Wrist Watches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Wrist Watches
Ruby, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Gold, Platinum
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Early 20th Century French Late Victorian Bangles
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
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Diamond, 18k Gold
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Vintage 1940s American Retro 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.
Find a diverse collection of bracelets that you can sort by style, stone cut and more on 1stDibs.
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