Napier Gold Bracelet
Vintage 1940s American Retro Link Bracelets
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1980s Chain Bracelets
Vintage 1970s American Egyptian Revival Cuff Bracelets
Gold Plate
Vintage 1960s American Modern Link Bracelets
Mixed Metal
Vintage 1980s French Modernist Link Bracelets
Base Metal
Vintage 1950s American Modern Beaded Bracelets
Gold Plate
Vintage 1950s American Modern Link Bracelets
Gold Plate
Vintage 1950s American Modern Link Bracelets
Gold Plate
Mid-20th Century Clip-on Earrings
Crystal
Vintage 1950s American Egyptian Revival Beaded Bracelets
Gold Plate
Vintage 1950s American Modern Cuff Bracelets
Vintage 1950s American Modern Beaded Bracelets
Gold Plate
Mid-20th Century American Modern Cuff Bracelets
18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1970s Pendant Necklaces
Gold Plate, Silver Plate, Brass
Vintage 1970s American Egyptian Revival Drop Necklaces
Vintage 1970s American Modernist Clip-on Earrings
Gold Plate
Vintage 1950s American Modern Clip-on Earrings
Gold Plate
Vintage 1950s American Modern Clip-on Earrings
Gold Plate
20th Century Chain Bracelets
20th Century Chain Bracelets
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Amber, Bronze
Vintage 1960s American Native American Link Bracelets
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1960s American Modern Link Bracelets
Mixed Metal
Vintage 1950s Choker Necklaces
Sapphire, White Gold
Vintage 1970s American Modernist Cuff Bracelets
Lapis Lazuli, Agate, Brass
Vintage 1970s Italian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
20th Century Cuff Bracelets
Vintage 1950s American Retro Retro Bracelets
Turquoise
Vintage 1970s French Modernist Link Bracelets
18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Danish Retro Three-Stone Rings
Chrysoberyl, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1960s American Etruscan Revival Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate
Vintage 1950s American Retro Retro Bracelets
Vintage 1960s American Modern Cuff Bracelets
Gold Plate, Enamel
Antique 19th Century British Anglo-Indian Cuff Bracelets
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1960s American Egyptian Revival Choker Necklaces
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Late 20th Century Modern Charm Bracelets
Base Metal, Gold Plate
Late 20th Century American Choker Necklaces
Vintage 1960s American More Bracelets
Vintage 1950s American Retro Bracelets
Vintage 1960s Central American Modernist Beaded Bracelets
Vintage 1960s American Modernist Bangles
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1980s American Link Bracelets
Gold Plate
Vintage 1970s American Modern Link Bracelets
Vintage 1950s American Modern Charm Bracelets
Gold Plate
Vintage 1950s American Modern Charm Bracelets
Gold Plate
Vintage 1960s American Modern Beaded Bracelets
Gold Plate
Vintage 1960s American Cuff Bracelets
Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Cuff Bracelets
Gilt Metal, Gold Plate
Vintage 1950s American Charm Bracelets
Brass, Gilt Metal, Gold Plate
Vintage 1970s American Modern Cuff Bracelets
20th Century Link Bracelets
Vintage 1960s American Retro Charm Bracelets
Gilt Metal, Gold
Vintage 1980s Chain Bracelets
Vintage 1920s American Modern Cuff Bracelets
20th Century American Modern Chain Bracelets
Vintage 1970s American Modern Bangles
Vintage 1960s American Modern Charm Bracelets
Vintage 1960s American Charm Bracelets
20th Century American Beaded Bracelets
Vintage 1960s American Charm 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.