Burmese Ruby Gold Bangle
Antique 19th Century Victorian Bangles
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Bangles
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modernist Bangles
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1950s Italian Modernist Bangles
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Bangles
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Bangles
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique 1850s Victorian Bangles
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Bangles
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century German Modernist Bangles
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Bangles
2010s Bangles
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Cuff Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Brooches
Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Mid-20th Century Bangles
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique 1870s Bangles
Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Alexandrite, Platinum
20th Century French Dome Rings
White Diamond, Diamond, Onyx, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
1990s Unknown Modern Chain Bracelets
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s American Modernist Cocktail Rings
Moonstone, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Vintage 1970s American Modernist Clip-on Earrings
Jade, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s French Modernist Clip-on Earrings
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Quartz, Coral, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Vintage 1950s French Post-War Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Onyx, Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Vintage 1980s French Modernist Hoop Earrings
Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s American Modern Clip-on Earrings
Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Tourmaline, Platinum
Vintage 1970s American Modernist Clip-on Earrings
Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Modernist Cocktail Rings
Quartz, Lapis Lazuli, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Vintage 1980s American Modernist Dangle Earrings
Amber, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s Italian Modernist Retro Bracelets
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Antique 1890s British Late Victorian Bangles
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s British High Victorian Bangles
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cuff Bracelets
Sapphire, 18k Gold
Antique 1750s Burmese Bangles
Diamond, Ruby, 22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Bangles
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Unknown Modern Bangles
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Contemporary Bangles
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Bangles
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
1990s French Modern Bangles
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Y...
Late 20th Century American Modern Bangles
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1910s French Belle Époque Band Rings
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Italian More Bracelets
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s American Retro Clamper Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Antique 1880s Victorian Link Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, 15k Gold
2010s Italian Bangles
Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Bangles
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Modern Bangles
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s American Retro Cocktail Rings
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Jade, Onyx, Natural Pearl
Vintage 1920s French Edwardian Bangles
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Bangles
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
American Bangles
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century American Modern Bangles
Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Bangles
Blue Sapphire, Ruby, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Jade, Ruby
American Bangles
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Cuff Bracelets
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1960s French More Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 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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