Sweetheart Bracelets
21st Century and Contemporary Charm Bracelets
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Bangles
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Tennis Bracelets
Sterling Silver
Antique 1880s European Victorian Charm Bracelets
Agate, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Tennis Bracelets
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1910s English Brooches
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Vintage 1980s Italian Charm Bracelets
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Charm Bracelets
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Modern Link Bracelets
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Italian Contemporary Link Bracelets
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Etruscan Revival Charm Bracelets
Amethyst, Carnelian, Chalcedony, Chrysophrase, Citrine, Coral, Garnet, T...
Vintage 1940s Charm Bracelets
21st Century and Contemporary Bangles
Rose Gold
Late 20th Century British Charm Bracelets
Carnelian, 9k Gold
Early 2000s Unknown Contemporary Charm Bracelets
Iolite, Peridot, Tourmaline, Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1980s French Art Nouveau Charm Bracelets
Gold Plate
Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Chalcedony, Gold, 9k Gold, Gold Plate
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Carnelian, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1770s Portuguese Georgian Dangle Earrings
Quartz, Rock Crystal, Silver
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Charm Bracelets
Carnelian, Citrine, Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold
1990s American Link Bracelets
Sterling Silver
Recent Sales
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary More Bracelets
Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Retro Bracelets
Gold
Antique 1880s Link Bracelets
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Topaz, 15k Gold, Silver
20th Century Italian Charm Bracelets
14k Gold, White Gold
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Chain Bracelets
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Charm Bracelets
Crystal
Vintage 1980s American Modern Link Bracelets
18k Gold
20th Century Charm Bracelets
Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s English Victorian Chain Bracelets
Yellow Gold, Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1960s Contemporary Link Bracelets
Diamond, White Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century More Bracelets
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Tennis Bracelets
Diamond, White Diamond, Amethyst, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Tennis Bracelets
Diamond, White Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Bangles
Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Charm Bracelets
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Modern Bracelets
White Gold
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Fashion Rings
Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Cluster Rings
Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Chain Bracelets
Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s American Cuff Bracelets
Gold-filled
Vintage 1940s American Retro Bracelets
Gold Plate
Vintage 1940s Retro Bracelets
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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