African Bangle
20th Century African Artisan Bangles
2010s Hong Kong Art Nouveau Bangles
Silver
Antique Late 19th Century Bangles
Antique Late 19th Century Bangles
Late 20th Century African Bangles
Late 20th Century African Bangles
Antique 1880s South African Victorian Bangles
Gilt Metal
Late 20th Century African Bangles
Early 20th Century African Artisan Bangles
Copper
Mid-20th Century African Modern Bangles
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary South African Bangles
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary South African Bangles
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary South African Bangles
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary South African Bangles
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary South African Bangles
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s French Bangles
Enamel
2010s South African Contemporary Bangles
Silver
Early 20th Century African Art Deco Bangles
Silver
Mid-20th Century African Folk Art Tribal Art
Bronze
Vintage 1980s African Retro Retro Bracelets
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Recent Sales
20th Century Bangles
2010s American Bangles
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
2010s Artisan Bangles
Amethyst, 22k Gold, Sterling Silver
2010s Zimbabwean Artisan Bangles
Sterling Silver
2010s Zimbabwean Artist Bangles
Sterling Silver
2010s Zimbabwean Artist Bangles
18k Gold
2010s Zimbabwean Artist Bangles
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Cuff Bracelets
Blue Sapphire, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Cuff Bracelets
Blue Sapphire, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Cuff Bracelets
Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Kenyan Contemporary Cuff Bracelets
Blue Sapphire, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Cuff Bracelets
Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Cuff Bracelets
Opal, Brass
1990s Retro Bangles
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary South African Bangles
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary South African Bangles
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1980s South African Artisan Bangles
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s South African Artisan Bangles
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Vintage 1980s South African Artisan Bangles
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century South African Anglo-Indian Bangles
Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s South African Artisan Bangles
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century African Decorative Objects
Antique 19th Century African Decorative Objects
Antique 19th Century African Decorative Objects
2010s French Contemporary Bangles
2010s French Contemporary Bangles
2010s French Contemporary Bangles
Enamel
20th Century Bangles
White Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Bangles
Stainless Steel
2010s Unknown Contemporary Bangles
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Bangles
Gold Plate
2010s Italian More Bracelets
Early 20th Century African Collectible Jewelry
Bronze
2010s Bangles
2010s Bangles
2010s Italian Modern Bangles
18k Gold
2010s African Contemporary Bangles
Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Kenyan Art Deco Cuff Bracelets
Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Cuff Bracelets
Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Cuff Bracelets
Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Kenyan Contemporary Cuff Bracelets
Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Kenyan Contemporary Cuff Bracelets
Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Cuff Bracelets
Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Silver
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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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