Tiffany And Co Black Onyx Bracelet
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Cuff Bracelets
Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Modern Bangles
Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1980s Modern Link Bracelets
Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Unknown Modern Clip-on Earrings
Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Bracelets
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings
Diamond, Platinum
1990s American Bangles
Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century North American Contemporary Brooches
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
2010s French Clip-on Earrings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s American Modernist Chain Necklaces
Coral, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Chain Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Italian Modern Charm Bracelets
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1970s European Retro Bangles
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque More Jewelry
Diamond, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Bangles
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Lever-Back Earrings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s American Modernist Cuff Bracelets
Jade, Black Jade, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
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Vintage 1980s American Cuff Bracelets
Onyx, Opal, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s American Cuff Bracelets
Onyx, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s Bangles
Onyx, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s American Bangles
Onyx, 18k Gold
Vintage 1910s American Egyptian Revival Bangles
Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold
American Bangles
1990s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Steel, Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Bangles
Onyx, 18k Gold
2010s American Modern Cuff Bracelets
Onyx, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1980s Contemporary Bangles
Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Retro Bangles
Onyx, Opal, 18k Gold
1990s French Modern Bangles
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
20th Century Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
Vintage 1980s American Modern Modern Bracelets
Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold
American Link Bracelets
American Bangles
Late 20th Century Hong Kong Cuff Bracelets
Onyx, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Cuff Bracelets
Onyx, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s American Bangles
Hematite, Sterling Silver, 18k Gold
American Bangles
American Bangles
Hong Kong Bangles
20th Century American Collectible Jewelry
Onyx, Sterling Silver
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.
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