Arm Band Bracelets
Early 2000s French More Bracelets
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1980s Cuff Bracelets
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2010s French Modern Bangles
Vintage 1960s German Modern Charm Bracelets
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Bangles
Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique 19th Century Indian Artisan More Bracelets
Diamond, Gold, Enamel
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Arms, Armor and Weapons
Iron
Vintage 1950s Indian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Modernist Cocktail Rings
Silver, Britannia Standard Silver
2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Pearl, Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Modernist Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Peridot, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s French Modernist Cocktail Rings
Sterling Silver, Silver, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
20th Century French Brooches
20th Century French Brooches
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1970s French Modernist Cuff Bracelets
Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
20th Century French Pendant Necklaces
Vintage 1970s Belgian Modernist Cocktail Rings
Citrine, Amethyst, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
20th Century More Earrings
Gold Plate
Vintage 1970s Finnish Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century American Post-War Link Bracelets
Crystal, Yellow Gold, Base Metal, Gilt Metal
1990s Cuff Bracelets
Vintage 1980s Bangles
Vintage 1980s French Artist Drop Earrings
Mixed Metal
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Antique Early 19th Century Thai Antiquities
Bronze
Vintage 1960s Italian More Bracelets
18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary More Bracelets
White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Early 1900s Indian More Bracelets
Diamond, Gold
2010s Modern Cuff Bracelets
18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Modern Cuff Bracelets
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Modern Cuff Bracelets
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Modern Cuff Bracelets
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Modern Cuff Bracelets
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18th Century Unknown Empire Charm Bracelets
Chalcedony, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Go...
20th Century American More Bracelets
21st Century and Contemporary French Cuff Bracelets
Vintage 1970s Italian Link Bracelets
21st Century and Contemporary Tennis Bracelets
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 1870s Victorian Bangles
Diamond, Turquoise, 15k Gold
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Bangles
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Portuguese Other Collectible Jewelry
Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches
Stainless Steel
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Bangles
9k Gold
Mid-20th Century Afghan Cuff Bracelets
Lapis Lazuli, Silver
1990s French Modern Bracelets
Gold Plate
2010s Cuff Bracelets
20th Century More Bracelets
Antique 19th Century Indian More Bracelets
Ruby, Turquoise, Rock Crystal, 22k Gold
Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Bangles
9k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Cuff Bracelets
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Bangles
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
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.
- 1stDibs ExpertDecember 4, 2023What an upper arm bracelet is called varies. Some people refer to a piece of jewelry worn on the upper arm as an arm ring. Others call this type of bracelet an armlet or armband. Explore a collection of armlets from some of the world's top dealers on 1stDibs.
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