Solid Yellow Gold 18K Heavy Diamond Italy Parentesi Bracelets Luxury 8.00
Located in Great Neck, NY
Pair of 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Link Bracelets — Italian Made, Modern Design Inspired by Parentesi Motifs A bold and impeccably crafted twin set of 18K yellow gold diamond bracelets...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$20,000 / item
Heavy 18k Solid Yellow Gold handmade Chain Link Bracelet
By LÖF
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Griffith Bracelet: A striking balance of structure and fluidity, this Art Deco Crescent Chain Bracelet is a bold yet refined expression of modern elegance. Crafted in solid 18K g...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Heavy 0.72 Carat Diamonds Fancy Link Bracelet 18k Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Heavy 10mm 0.72 Carat Diamonds Fancy Link Bracelet 18k Gold. The bracelet features 36 round brilliant diamonds, each weighting approx 0.02ct each for a total carat weight of ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Wide Yellow Gold Bracelet Solid 18k Italian Handmade Heavy Woven Bracelet
Located in Great Neck, NY
This exceptional vintage Italian statement bracelet is masterfully crafted in solid 18 karat yellow gold and showcases an intricate hand-woven braided mesh fabric design, offering bo...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Rose Gold Wide Diamond Statement Bracelet Handmade Heavy Articulated Link
Located in Great Neck, NY
This exceptional handmade diamond bracelet is crafted in solid 18K rose gold (750 hallmark) Heavy weight of 83.0 grams, and showcases refined, high-end workmanship reminiscent of cel...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Heavy Solid 18k Yellow Gold & Natural Diamond Serpentine Bangle. Statement Piece
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Please check out the HD video! This solid 18k yellow gold bangle is super heavy (66.9 grams). There are also 1.38cts of natural white diamonds in this setting. The serpentine / herri...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Heavy 18k Yellow Gold 1.5ctw Diamond Fancy Puffed Teardrop Link Bracelet
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stones:-- 104 Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave Set - F/G Color - VS1/VS2 Clarity - 1.5ctw approx. Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold Weight: 43.4 Grams Type: Sta...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage FOPE 18k Solid Gold Diamond & Ruby Wrap Snake Heavy Bracelet
By Fope
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (2) Natural Genuine Rubies - Round Cabochon Cut - Bezel Set - Very Nice Red Color - 5.4mm (approx.) (20) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave Set - Nic...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold Sapphire & Diamond Wide Puffed Leaf Heavy Statement Bracelet
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (50) Natural Genuine Sapphires - Square Step Cut - Channel Set - Royal Blue Color - 1.50ctw (approx.) (60) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave Set - ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Heavy 18K Yellow Gold Curb Chain Bracelet with Aquamarine, Tanzanite, Tourmaline
Located in Hamburg, DE
Crafted from lustrous 18 karat yellow gold, this bracelet features a timeless curb chain design, known for its classic appeal and durability. The substantial construction speaks to a...
Aquamarine, Peridot, Tanzanite, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Heavy 18k Gold Curb Link Bracelet with Four Natural Citrines, 73.8 g
Located in Berlin, BE
Substantial curb link bracelet crafted in solid 18k yellow gold. Measuring 19 cm in length and 1 cm in width, the piece has a strong and well-balanced presence on the wrist. Set wit...
Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. 18K Yellow Gold Heavy Curb Link Bracelet 67 Grams Men's
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
A bold and sophisticated Tiffany & Co. curb link bracelet crafted in luxurious 18 karat yellow gold, exemplifying the timeless appeal of one of the maison’s most iconic jewelry s...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Whiteside Heavy 18k Yellow Gold Emerald Dual Lion Heads Wide Bangle Bracelet
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (2) Natural Genuine Emeralds - Round Cut - Prong Set - Vivid Green Color Material: 18K Solid Yellow Gold Weight: 182.16 Grams Type: Wide Bangle Bracelet Length: Will c...
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Heavy 18k Gold & Platinum 12ctw Diamond Hammered Wide Hinged Open Cuff Bracelet
Located in Montclair, NJ
Statement Piece!!! --Stone(s):-- (69) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave Set - F/G Color - VVS2-VS2 Clarity - 12ctw (approx.) Material: Solid 18K Yellow Gold & P...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
yellow Gold Chunky Bezel Set Diamond Tennis Bracelet Two Tone 18K Heavy 5.50ct
Located in Great Neck, NY
This substantial two tone 18K gold diamond bracelet features 5.50 carats total weight of natural round brilliant cut diamonds, masterfully crafted in solid white and yellow gold.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
18K White Gold Round Baguette Diamond Wide Heavy Cocktail Line Bracelet 22.40ct
Located in Winter Springs, FL
An incredible bracelet that is an absolute feast for the eyes. Hand crafted in 18K white gold, this fabulous piece has been set with approximately 22.40cttw in perfectly matched roun...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Heavy 18K Yellow Gold Solid Bark-Finish Link Bracelet
Located in Miami, FL
This Vintage unisex bracelet looks luxurious and timeless. The circa 1980s Vintage bracelet with Bark-Finish link is crafted in 18K yellow gold. This Matte Gold bracelet weighs i...
Yellow Gold
18K Solid Diamond Heavy Yellow Gold Diamond Flat Gucci Link Bracelet 5.65ct Pavé
Located in Great Neck, NY
A bold and luxurious diamond bracelet crafted in solid 18K yellow gold, designed with substantial flat interlocking links that sit elegantly on the wrist. This piece features a dense...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Curata Italian 18k Yellow Gold Heavy Wide Mesh Link Soft Bangle Bracelet
By Curata Jewelry
Located in Great Neck, NY
Metal Purity: 18k Stamped Country of Origin: Italy Metal Weight: 45.6 grams Measurement: 22mm wide x 7.5" Certificate of Authenticity This bracelet is a beautiful and unique piece ...
Yellow Gold
18K Heavy OTC Chain Bracelet. Reversible Gucci Link Yellow and White Gold.
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Vintage Materials: Gold Chain style: Specialty chains Closure: Snap lock Bracelet width: 17 Millimeters; Bracelet length: 7 Inches Beautiful and a very rare bracelet. 18k Yellow an...
White Gold
Sterling Silver and Yellow Gold Heavy Link Bracelet
Located in Seattle, WA
A piece not easily forgotten while worn. This beautiful large cable link sterling silver bracelet is a hefty 69.7 grams yet feels comfortable on the wrist. Adorned with an 18k yellow...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Tiffany & Co Heavy Gold and Rubies Set Wide Bracelet
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1960s Tiffany & Company 18k Yellow Gold Bracelet in a twisted Rope links design, measuring just under 1 inch wide, 6 7/8 inches in length and weighing 106 Grams. Set with r...
Ruby, 18k Gold
Heavy 18K Yellow Gold Nugget Bracelet 53g 76 Natural Diamonds 14mm 7” Solid
Located in West Hollywood, CA
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Heavy 18 Karat Yellow Gold Woven Braided Bracelet 77.7 Grams
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat yellow gold bracelet featuring a woven braided motif weighing 77.7 grams. Nice and heavy!
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Egyptian Heavy 0.80 Carat Diamonds Bangle 18 Karat Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Victorian Heavy 0.80 Carat Diamonds Bangle 18k Gold. Beautiful work of art hand crafted in 18k solid gold. The bangle weights approx 34.8 grams and measured 2x2.3 inches. The width i...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Heavy anklet bracelet chain 18KY gold natural aquamarine and diamond
Located in Jupiter, FL
Very heavy anklet bracelet chain in 18KT yellow gold, made with aquamarine and diamond totaling almost 13 grams. Stunning piece! WHAT YOU GET AT STAMPAR JEWELERS: Stampar Jewelers, ...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Heavy Two Tone Gold 1.68ctw Diamond Square Geometric Flexible Cuff Bracelet
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stones:-- 112 Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave Set - G/H Color - VS1-SI1 Clarity - 1.68ctw approx. Total Carat Weight: 1.68 approx. Material: Solid 18k Yellow...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18ky Heavy Wide Charm Bracelet
Located in Boston, MA
Vintage 18ky Heavy Wide Charm Bracelet This luxurious, substantial charm bracelet is a vintage piece from the 1960s, crafted from solid 18-karat yellow gold. The bracelet measures 7...
18k Gold
Vintage Heavy 18 kt Yellow Gold Handmade Italian Diamond Bangle Bracelet
Located in Los Gatos, CA
This one-of-a-kind Vintage Heavy 18 kt yellow Gold Handmade Italian Diamond Bangle features 19 Flush Set Polished and graduated Bezel Set Diamonds graduating from 0.06 to 0.25 carat ...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Men's Green Tourmaline Watch Link Bracelet in Heavy 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This eye-catching men's green tourmaline and 18 karat yellow gold watch link bracelet makes a bold and luxurious statement. The contemporary design of this impressive piece looks han...
Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Alex Jona 18 Karat Yellow Gold Hand Made Heavy Chain Link Bracelet
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat yellow gold chain bracelet 20 cm. - 7.87 in. long. Total weight 44.5 grams. Alex Jona jewels stand out, not only for the...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Heavy 18 Karat Yellow Gold Italian made "GUCCI style" Stirrup Motif Bracelet
By Campanelli & Pear
Located in Troy, MI
Make sure you "Stay in the saddle" with this solid and heavy 18 karat yellow gold stirrup motif bracelet made in Italy for Campanelli & Pear! Stirrups have been an iconic motif for d...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18ct White & Yellow Gold Gents Solid Curb Link Bracelet – Heavy 87 Grams
Located in London, GB
A striking gents curb link bracelet crafted in solid 18ct white and yellow gold. This heavyweight design feels substantial on the wrist and showcases a bold, masculine presence. The ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Heavy 18 Karat Yellow Gold 0.75 Cttw Diamond Six Station Bangle Bracelet
Located in Troy, MI
Who doesn't love a bangle bracelet? Much less one this pretty with six stations of pave' set diamonds = 0.75Cttw? Oval in shape, making it comfortable to wear every day, yet sparkly ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
16.47 Carat Cabochon Aquamarine and 18 Karat White heavy and solid Cuff
Located in Hamburg, DE
This elegant cuff features a captivating 16.47 carat cabochon aquamarine, securely bezel-set within a finely crafted 18 karat white gold setting. The aquamarine, with its serene blue...
Aquamarine, 18k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$3,499
Etoile Filante Heavy 18k Rose Gold 0.20ct Diamond Belt Buckle Bracelet
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Etoile Filante heavy 18K rose gold 0.20CT diamond belt buckle bracelet. This fashionable piece of jewelry is crafted in beautiful rich 18K rose gold and features multiple Round cut d...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage Italian Geometric Red Enamel Bracelet, HEAVY 24g Solid 18k 750 Gold
Located in Rottedam, NL
A perfect daily vintage Italian fancy red enamel bracelet! This solid 18k gold vintage bracelet is an absolute beauty! This rare fancy chain link bracelet is preserved in a superb st...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage Retro Geometric Blue Enamel Jewelry, HEAVY 35g Solid 18k 750 Gold Cuff
Located in Rottedam, NL
A perfect daily vintage blue enamel chunky chain link bracelet! This solid 18k gold vintage bracelet is an absolutely stunnig arm candy! A beautiful stacking jewelry piece, this uniq...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Unavailable|$6,475
Geometric Puzzle Link Heavy Gold Bracelet
Located in Lambertville, NJ
18kt. yellow gold link bracelet in reversing patterned links measuring 1 1/4 inches wide and weighs 111.1 gr. The bracelet looks like a cuff on the wrist and measures a tad over 6 in...
18k Gold
Diana Kim England Heavy 18K, Sapphire, and Diamond Cuff Bracelet, Hand Engraved
By Diana Kim England
Located in Red Hook, NY
The center section of this bracelet was cut out from a single piece of gold sheet. The scroll pattern was cut out by hand with a jeweler's saw. The resulting shape was a flat rect...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$6,950
Magnificent Italian Fancy Link 18 Karat Gold Heavy Vintage Bracelet
Located in Napoli, IT
Enjoying Gold This very unique fancy link Italian vintage bracelet is such a lovely thing to wear on jeans or formal outfit Substantial in weight being 62.8 grams of solid 18 Kt gol...
18k Gold
Unavailable|$4,650
Victorian Turquoise Diamond Rare 18 Karat Heavy Gold Garter Bangle
Located in Napoli, IT
Wearable History Garter jewellery was a must during the Victorian period, Queen Victoria was the head of the order of garter so the spread of garter design jewellery was for the bad...
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$11,500
Heavy Wide Rope Tassel Diamond & Ruby Estate Bracelet 18k 138 Grams
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Estate diamond & ruby rope and tassel bracelet designed in 18 karat yellow gold. Four (4) loose rope chains are connected to decorated clasp ends. It contains round brilliant cut di...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$8,500
18 Karat Yellow Gold, Heavy Link German Bracelet by Abel and Zimmerman
By Abel & Zimmerman
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Heavy link German bracelet by Abel and Zimmerman in 18 karat yellow gold. 7 3/4 inches long, 3/4 inches wide, and 72 dwt.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$17,250
Vintage Heavy Retro 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Rope Link Bracelet 70grms
Located in Sydney, NSW
An 18k yellow gold diamond oval rope link bracelet consisting of 13 links of a rope twist design in an elongated oval shape with each link set with two brilliant cut diamonds and fi...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Magnificent Heavy Chunky 1930 Woven Strap 18 Karat Rose Gold Buckle Bracelet
Located in Napoli, IT
Gold Fever Under the spot lights, this authentic 1930/35 ca Italian origin retro bracelet Outstanding hand made, heavy woven workmanship which made the retro jewellery so unique and...
18k Gold
Vintage 1960s H. Stern Heavy 18 Karat Emerald Aquamarine Gemstone Cuff Bracelet
By H. Stern
Located in Shaker Heights, OH
This stunning well made heavy midcentury retro designer bracelet by H. Stern (Brazil) is set in thick heavy 18kt bright yellow gold. The width of the bracelet cuff is 2 1/16 inches t...
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Emerald, Garnet, Opal, Topaz, Tourmaline,...
Heavy Weight Cartier Trinity Gold Bangle Bracelets
By Cartier
Located in Darnestown, MD
These early (1970's) Cartier Trinity bangles are heavier than those currently made. The group weighs 109 grams. Inner diameter is 2 1/2". Height is 3/8". Excellent condition. Accom...
18k Gold
Sold|$26,900
18K Gold Heavy Link Bracelet
Located in Houston, TX
18K yellow gold heavy link bracelet. The links are double swirls with flat spacers. The catch is almost invisible in this high quality piece. Measures 8 inches long and 1 3/16 inc...
18k Gold
Sold|$10,000
Modern 18k Yellow Gold Heavy Cuff Bracelet
Located in New York City, NY
Fine 18k yellow gold cuff of an abstract/modern design. The cuff bear a (C) and 18k mark, perhaps attributable to Angela Cummings. Weight over 108 grams and almost 2 inches at its ...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold|$15,500
Vintage Heavy Link Bracelet 18k Two-Tone Gold
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A vintage heavy link bracelet made of 18k yellow and white gold. The links are figure eight shape, with a flattened white gold part on the bottom. The eights are connected by rectang...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Gold
Heavy Vintage 18k Rose Gold Link Charm Bracelet
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
This authentic mid-century charm bracelet is a fantastic treasure crafted in the 1950's, complete with intricate, woven interlocking links from a bygone era. The rich rose gold shows...
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Sold|$16,000
Vintage Heavy Link Gold Bracelet 18k Two-Tone
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An impressive vintage heavy link bracelet made of 18k yellow and white gold. The bracelet comprises four larger convex oval links, connected by three smaller arched links. Each large...
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Heavy Weight Mesh Bracelet in 18k Rose Gold
Located in London, England
A beautiful vintage heavy weight mesh bracelet set in 18k rose gold. The bracelet is composed of a heavy weight mesh and is secured with a tongue push clasp and an additional two sa...
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Bvlgari 18K Rose Gold Vintage Heavy Link Weave Bracelet
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Bvlgari 18K Rose Gold Heavy Link Weave Bracelet. Embrace the allure of this Bvlgari 18K Rose Gold Heavy Link Weave Bracelet, a statement piece that exudes sophistication. With a ...
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage Diamond Link Textured Bracelet Heavy 18k Yellow Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
Heavy Vintage Diamond Link Textured Bracelet in 18k Yellow Gold The bracelet features 10 textured links with Round Brilliant Diamonds pave set in 18k Yellow Gold. Bracelet is secur...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Retro Italian 18k Gold and Enamel Heavy Link Bracelet
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
This exquisite link bracelet showcases a harmonious blend of sumptuous 18k gold and vibrant green enamel. Crafted in Italy, the designer piece features alternating links of smooth go...
Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
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.
This iconic jewel has captured countless hearts with its elegant design and its amatory symbolism. Counterfeiters have taken note of the demand and created fake versions. If you’re looking for a genuine Cartier Love bracelet, it’s crucial to check all the elements for authenticity. Our guide will teach you the telltale traits of a knockoff.
Mid-20th-century designer Andrew Grima upended tradition with his avant-garde aesthetic.
As elegant as they are versatile, these jewels have become chic staples.
From cameos to cigar bands, here are the looks on our radar this season.
The decades-old design is one of the most sought-after pieces of jewelry in the world.
Organic shapes, surprising textures, shimmering colors and inventive embellishments take the new generation of pearl jewelry from classic to cutting-edge.
Soak up the pleasures of the season with a these bold gems.
The philanthropist and heiress was an avid jewelry collector, and her trove of Jean Schlumberger creations embodies the love of nature she shared with the famed designer.