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Late 20th Century French More Bracelets
Gold Plate, Enamel
20th Century Argentine Post-Modern Collectible Jewelry
Sterling Silver
1990s Italian Modern Cuff Bracelets
Late 20th Century French Modern Bangles
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
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Vintage 1970s French Bangles
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s American Modern Cuff Bracelets
Brass
Vintage 1970s Italian Artisan Cuff Bracelets
Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Italian Artisan Cuff Bracelets
Diamond, Aquamarine, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
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Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
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Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
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Silver
20th Century Wrist Watches
Silver
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Steel
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Vintage 1960s Canadian Post-War Link Bracelets
10k Gold, Gold-filled, Yellow Gold
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Crystal, Other, Brass
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Other
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Silver
2010s Indian Art Deco Retro Bracelets
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
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Base Metal
Vintage 1970s French Link Bracelets
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Gold, 18k Gold
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Lapis Lazuli, Malachite
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18k Gold
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Gold Plate
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Link Bracelets
Gold, 10k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Platinum
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Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1960s Cuff Bracelets
Gold Plate
Antique 1860s Victorian Link Bracelets
Emerald, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Sterling Silver
Vintage 1970s Retro Bracelets
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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18k Gold
Vintage 1970s Italian Bangles
18k Gold
Vintage 1970s French Link Bracelets
Vintage 1970s French Charm Bracelets
Vintage 1970s French Cuff Bracelets
Vintage 1970s American Clip-on Earrings
2010s Swiss Wrist Watches
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Wrist Watches
Stainless Steel
2010s Swiss Wrist Watches
Stainless Steel
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Link Bracelets
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Vintage 1970s French Charm Bracelets
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Vintage 1970s Italian Bangles
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Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s American Link Bracelets
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Gold
Vintage 1980s French Cuff Bracelets
Vintage 1970s American Bangles
Diamond, 14k Gold
Vintage 1960s Danish Modern Brooches
2010s Swiss Wrist Watches
Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Wrist Watches
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1970s American Bangles
Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold
Vintage 1970s Unknown Link Bracelets
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s French Bangles
French Cuff Bracelets
Vintage 1970s French Bangles
1970s French Accessories
Vintage 1970s Cuff Bracelets
Vintage 1970s Link Bracelets
Vintage 1970s French Bangles
Vintage 1970s French More Bracelets
Onyx, 18k Gold
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Diamond, 18k Gold
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Onyx, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-War Chain Bracelets
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
2010s European Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags
1990s French Jackets
2010s Link Bracelets
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Italian Top Handle Bags
1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns
Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns
1990s Austrian More Bracelets
Gold Plate, Enamel
Early 2000s Austrian More Bracelets
Gold Plate, Enamel
2010s French Top Handle Bags
Early 2000s French Mini Dress
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Gold Plate, Enamel
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Ruby, 14k Gold
1990s French Maxi Dress
70s Bracelet For Sale on 1stDibs
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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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