Antique Paste Bracelet
Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Link Bracelets
Silver
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Link Bracelets
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Chain Bracelets
Steel
Antique 18th Century Unknown Victorian Bangles
Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s Link Bracelets
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Link Bracelets
Antique Late 18th Century British Georgian Brooches
Gold, Silver
Vintage 1980s Retro Bracelets
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Link Bracelets
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Bangles
Gold-filled
Antique 1780s British George III Brooches
Silver
20th Century Clamper Bracelets
Sterling Silver
20th Century More Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary French Etruscan Revival Chain Bracelets
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s Victorian Chain Bracelets
Silver, Niello
2010s American Artist Cuff Bracelets
Amethyst, Sterling Silver, Vermeil
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Bangles
Silver
Antique 1850s Victorian Link Bracelets
Agate, 14k Gold
Antique 19th Century European Arts and Crafts Brooches
Pearl, Silver
2010s American Baroque Cuff Bracelets
Onyx, Sterling Silver
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Beaded Bracelets
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Yellow Gold
2010s American Edwardian More Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Vintage 1960s American Chandelier Earrings
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Art Deco More Jewelry
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 1890s British Late Victorian More Jewelry
Silver
1990s British Modern Cluster Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque More Jewelry
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Silver
Early 2000s Italian Mini Dress
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Gold Plate
Antique Late 19th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 9k Gold
Antique 1880s English Victorian Cufflinks
Coral, 15k Gold
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary More Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Gold, Silver
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Antique Early 1900s French Victorian Link Bracelets
Sterling Silver
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Bangles
Sterling Silver
Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Link Bracelets
Silver
Antique Early 1800s British Georgian Link Bracelets
Silver
Antique 1810s British George III Link Bracelets
Other, Silver, Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Cuff Bracelets
18k Gold, Gilt Metal
Antique 1860s British Victorian Link Bracelets
Agate, Silver
Antique 18th Century Unknown Empire Charm Bracelets
Chalcedony, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Go...
Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Cuff Bracelets
Pearl, Ruby, Gold, Bronze
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Garnet, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold, Base Metal
Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Link Bracelets
Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1820s Link Bracelets
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Link Bracelets
Gilt Metal
Antique 1850s Victorian Bangles
Yellow Gold
2010s American Victorian Cuff Bracelets
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Antique 1830s Georgian Link Necklaces
Pinchbeck
20th Century More Bracelets
Antique 19th Century Victorian Bangles
18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Greek Chain Bracelets
Gold, Yellow Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Link Bracelets
Agate, Gilt Metal
English Link Bracelets
Antique 1880s British Victorian Cuff Bracelets
2010s American Victorian Cuff Bracelets
Tourmaline, Peridot, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Beaded Bracelets
Base Metal
Antique 1830s English Link Bracelets
Gilt Metal
Antique 1890s Chinese Artisan Link Bracelets
Coral, Jade, Silver
Vintage 1910s British Link Bracelets
Gold, 9k Gold
20th Century More Bracelets
Antique 1880s Victorian Necklace Enhancers
14k Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Charm Bracelets
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century American Victorian Bangles
Gold-filled
Antique 1880s British Victorian Link Bracelets
Base Metal, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Bangles
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Cuff Bracelets
18k Gold, Silver
Unknown Link Bracelets
Antique 1860s British Victorian Link Bracelets
Crystal, Other, 18k Gold, Gilt Metal
Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Link Bracelets
Base Metal
Mid-20th Century British Retro Link Bracelets
Silver
Antique Early 1800s British Georgian Beaded Bracelets
Natural Pearl, Sterling Silver
Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Link Bracelets
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Link Bracelets
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Link Bracelets
Sterling Silver
Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian More Bracelets
Multi-gemstone, Other, Gilt Metal
Antique Early 1900s French Victorian Link Bracelets
Silver
Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Link Bracelets
Sterling Silver
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Bangles
Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Bangles
Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian More Bracelets
18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s British Arts and Crafts Link Bracelets
Moonstone, Sterling Silver
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Beaded Bracelets
Antique Early 1700s British Georgian Link Bracelets
18k Gold, Gilt Metal
Early 20th Century French Bangles
Base Metal
Vintage 1980s French Link Bracelets
Gold Plate
Antique 1880s British Victorian Link Bracelets
Quartz, Other, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Link Bracelets
Sterling Silver
2010s French Bangles
Antique Paste 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.
- What is antique paste jewelry?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021Paste jewelry is made out of a special type of flint glass that emulates several gemstones. Paste is a hand-cut glass that is polished with metal powder until it gleams like a gem. Paste jewelry was popular as a cheaper alternative to diamonds during the Georgian, Victorian, and Edwardian eras, as well as the Art Deco period. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage paste jewelry.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022In antique jewelry, the term “paste” means glass finished in a way that allows it to resemble natural gemstones. To produce paste, artisans polish it for long periods of time with metal powder. On 1stDibs, find a selection of antique paste jewelry.
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