$3,028Sale Price|20% Off
French Art Deco 1930 Geometric Bracelet Bangle In Solid Sterling Silver
Located in Miami, FL
French-Algerian geometric art deco bracelet. Gorgeous geometric bracelet, created in the French Algeria during the art deco period, back in the 1930's. This unusual bangle bracelet ...
Coral, Silver, Sterling Silver
Platinum Art Deco Bracelet with 467 Diamonds & 64 Onyx Stones, 1930s
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
A spectacular statement bracelet in platinum, showcasing a dazzling mosaic of 467 round brilliant-cut diamonds and 64 precision-cut onyxes. The wide panel design features alternating...
Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
$28,800Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Platinum Diamond and Blue Sapphire Tennis Bracelet, 1920s
Located in New York, NY
This alluring diamond bracelet weighs 32.53 grams and measures 18.3cm (7.2 inches) long and 9mm wide. As a tennis bracelet, it contains 37 0.15-carat round-cut diamonds and 16 0.02-c...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco Sapphire, Pearl and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Bangle
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The detailed bangle holds a diamond cluster with nine diamonds. The diamond total is 37pts. either side of the diamond cluster is a row of sapphires and Pearls. the sapphire total is...
Diamond, Sapphire, Pearl, Gold
LACLOCHE Frères Paris Signed Art Deco Platinum 46.00 CTW Diamond Wide Bracelet
By Lacloche Freres
Located in Miami, FL
This is an institutional-grade, museum-caliber antique Art Deco diamond bracelet of monumental proportions, masterfully crafted by the historic Parisian high-jewelry maison, Lacloche...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Style Yellow Gold Ink Bracelet with Smoky Quartz
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
The Ink collection was featured in Harper's Bazaar UA and Vogue UA. This art deco style bracelet is made of 10 karat yellow gold with seven 15x15x3 mm smoky quartzes in cognac color...
Quartz, Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold, 14k Gold
Art Deco 2.90 Carat Basaltic Sapphire and 5.40 Carat Diamond Platinum Bracelet
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique Art Deco 2.90 carat Basaltic sapphire and 5.40 carat diamond, platinum bracelet; part of our diverse antique luxury sapphire jewellery collect...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
$4,796Sale Price|20% Off
Natural Diamond 1.50 Carat 18 Karat White Gold Art Deco Geometric Link Bracelet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Metal: 18 Karat White Gold Weight: 22.7 Grams of 18 Karat White Gold Diamond: Approximately 1.50 Carat Total Weight of Natural Colorless Round Diamonds Clarity: VS ALL EYE CLEAN AND ...
Diamond, White Gold
Multi-Gemstone Engraved Scarab Bracelet in 14K Gold, Art Deco, 1960s
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This exquisite Multi-Gem Engraved Scarab Bracelet unites ancient symbolism with a contemporary, luxurious design. Expertly crafted in solid 14K gold, it features intricately engraved...
Multi-gemstone, 14k Gold
Platinum Art Deco circa 1920s Tiffany & Co Natural Sapphire Diamond Bracelet
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Platinum Art Deco Circa 1920s Tiffany & Co Natural Sapphire Diamond Bracelet 5mm wide 25.9 gram Platinum, tested 7 1/8 inch long Total of 44 links 22 Sapphire and 22 Diamond Old...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Tiffany & Co Vintage Estate Platinum Diamond Bracelet 22.7 Carats Art Deco Style
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Signed Tiffany & Co. Vintage Plat Diamond Bracelet 22.7 Carats Color - F-G Clarity - VS Length 6 and 7/8ths inches Width - 5/8th inches This bracelet is in overall excellent cond...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Italian Art Deco Diamond Bracelet 44g White Gold Statement Piece Cir
Located in Firenze, FI
An exceptional vintage Italian Art Deco diamond bracelet dating back to the 1950s, crafted with remarkable elegance and masterful Italian workmanship. This luxurious statement piece ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Classic Antique Art Deco 14k White Gold Green Stones Filigree Work Bracelet
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– (3) Green Stones -Baguette French Cut & Square Cut - Milgrain Bezel Set - Green Color - 4.1x2.4mm & 2.8x2.8mm (approx.) Material: Solid 14k White Gold Weight: 9.20 Grams...
Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Sterling Silver Art Deco Style Ink Bracelet with Dark Smoky Quartzes
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This designer bracelet from the Ink collection features seven 15x15x3 mm smoky quartzes set in sterling silver. It has been featured in Harper's Bazaar UA and Vogue UA. The bracelet...
Quartz, Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
Art Deco 0.60 Carat Emerald, 10.47 Carat Diamond Platinum Bracelet Circa 1925
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique Art Deco 0.60 carat emerald, 10.47 carat diamond and platinum bracelet; part of our diverse antique Art Deco jewelry collections. This stunni...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Art Deco 1920s Platinum & 14K Gold 6.5tgw Diamond & Sapphire Panel Bracelet
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An Art Deco sapphire, diamond, platinum, and white gold bracelet, comprising one old European cut diamond, two baguette cut diamonds, two-hundred-and-thirty-nine old round cut diamon...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Platinum
Art Deco 18K Gold Two-Tone Ruby and Diamond Link Bracelet
Located in Denver, CO
This finely crafted link bracelet features an elongated oval centerpiece embellished with eight Old Mine-cut diamonds, surrounded by a halo of thirty calibre-cut baguette rubies, add...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1939 Art Deco New York Worlds Fair Platinum & Gem set Charm
Located in Chicago, IL
Very Scarce Art Deco 1939 New York Worlds Fair Charm, featuring the famous Trylon and Perisphere the charm - Pendant measures 5/8 X 1 inch and is set with Diamonds, faceted Onyx and ...
Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, Platinum
Antique Art Deco Carved Jade Leaf Sterling Silver Charm Pendant Bracelet
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Beautiful dainty antique art deco bracelet featuring a 1.15" long by .65" tall pendant that hangs .65" from the bracelet. The bracelet is 7" long and has an additional 5 carved jade...
Jade, Sterling Silver
$32,995Sale Price|32% Off
Vintage Natural 7.25 Carat Diamond Art Deco Platinum Bracelet In Stock
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Natural 7.25 Carat Diamond Art Deco Platinum Bracelet Art Deco is a design style that emerged in the early 20th century (around the 1920s to 1930s) and is characterized by bold geom...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
$7,356Sale Price|20% Off
Levian Bracelet Diamond Ruby Art Deco Style 18k Yellow Gold Baguette
Located in Northbrook, IL
LeVian Bracelet Diamond Ruby Art Deco Style 18k Yellow Gold THE BEST!! Here we have simply put; the best Levian Bracelet I have ever seen, and likely you too! This is a vintage Lev...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Louis Rousselet French Art Deco Ruby Pate de Verre Link Bracelet
By Louis Rousselet
Located in New York, NY
Louis Rousselet French Art deco faux ruby pate de verre intaglio etched rectangular stone and faux button pearl link bracelet. Stamped Made in France. Excellent Condition. Length 6...
Silver Plate, Gilt Metal
Sacchi Art Deco Style Wire Cuff Bracelet 18 Karat Satin Yellow Gold
By Sacchi Gioielli
Located in Rome, IT
Gorgeous Art Deco Style Wire Cuff Bracelet made in 18 Karat Satin Yellow Gold , hand-crafted with lost-wax casting technique. Lost-wax casting, one of the oldest techniques for crea...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
LÖF Art Deco 18k Yellow Gold Cuff Bracelet, 2ct Pear Diamond, 260g
By LÖF
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DESIGNER - LÖF // TYPE - Bracelet // METAL - 18k Yellow Gold // STYLE - Art Deco // STONES - 2ct Antique Diamond // STONE CUT- Pear cut // SIZE - All sizes available // ORIGIN - Uni...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Diamond Enamel Platinum Dutch Milkmaid Yolk Buckets Vintage Charm
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as an enamel milkmaid in traditional Dutch clothing carrying yoke-style buckets Opaque glossy black, white, and royal blue - exhibiting minimal loss With single cut diamonds...
Diamond, Platinum, Enamel
Art Deco Style Yellow Gold Plated Link Bracelet with Green Quartzes
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This stunning Art Deco-style link bracelet, designed by Berlin-based oil painter Polya Medvedeva, is crafted from yellow gold plated sterling silver and features seven 15x15x3 mm ten...
Amethyst, Quartz, Silver, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold
Antique Art Deco White Gold & Platinum Diamond w/ Green Stones Filigree Bracelet
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Old European Cut - Pave Set - Nice Brilliant White Diamond - 0.06ctw (approx.) (2) Green Stones -Baguette French Cut - Milgrain Bezel Set - G...
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Silvorra Art Deco Style 14.1ct Emerald 925 Silver Tennis Bracelet Fine Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
This refined 14.12 carat emerald tennis bracelet is crafted in 925 sterling silver and set with 27 octagonal emeralds measuring 3.9 × 5.8 mm. The rectangular gemstones are arranged i...
Emerald, Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Bohemian Art Deco 14K Gold Cuff Diamond Bangle Bracelet
Located in Miami, FL
10 Carat Baguette, Trapezoid, Old European Cut Diamond with 30.0 CTTW Sapphires Citrines Amethysts in 14K Yellow Gold Cuff Bangle Bracelet. Details: Item Type: Cuff Bangle Bracelet ...
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco 6 Carat Diamond and Onyx Ruby Bracelet. Platinum Geometric Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stones: Diamonds Diamond Weight: Approximately 6 carats total Diamond Cut: Baguette Cut and Old European Cut Secondary Stones: Onyx and Rubies Onyx Cut: Bagu...
Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, Platinum
Fourteen Karat White Gold Art Deco Style Bracelet with Lemon Quartzes
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
The Art Deco style bracelet is crafted from 14 karat white gold and adorned with seven 15x15x3 mm quartzes.
Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
Diamond Sapphire Art Deco Style Geometric Hexagonal Bangle Bracelet in 14K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Stepping into the glamour of the Roaring Twenties, this exquisite Art Deco inspired bangle captures the era’s signature geometric elegance. At its heart lies a brilliant-cut center d...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique Art Deco 14k Yellow Gold Carved Jade Station Geometric Link Bracelet
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (3) Natural Genuine Jade - Carved Oval Shape - Dual Prong Set - Green Color - 20x11.6mm each (approx.) Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 16.34 Grams Type: Open G...
Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Yellow Gold Art Deco Handmade Filigree Bangle Bracelet American circa 1930s
Located in Santa Monica, CA
14K Yellow Gold Art Deco Handmade Filigree Bangle Bracelet Hallmarks "14K" "Unidentified American Emblem" Engraved in American Scribe font " American Scribe font preview " Condit...
Yellow Gold
Art Deco Style White Diamond, Yellow and White Gold Bracelet
Located in Hong Kong, HK
An Art-Deco Style inspired piece, it features 282 white round brilliant diamonds weighing a total of 2.11 carat. The bracelet has been crafted using the topmost craftsmanship possibl...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Art Deco Style Bracelet with Amethysts Featured in Vogue
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This Art Deco style bracelet is made of 14 karat yellow gold and features seven dark and vivid purple grown quartzes (or lighter natural amethysts up to a choice), each measuring 15x...
Quartz, Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
LÖF 18k Yellow Gold Art Deco bangle with topaz and sapphires
By LÖF
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DESIGNER - LÖF // TYPE - bracelet // METAL - 18k Yellow Gold // STYLE - Art Deco // STONES - 4ct topaz, sapphires // STONE CUT- round, star // SIZE - All sizes available // ORIGIN - ...
Sapphire, Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Art Deco J. E. Caldwell Platinum Old Euro Diamond and Sapphire Bracelet
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco J. E. Caldwell Platinum Old Euro Diamond and Sapphire Bracelet. This incredible Antique Art Deco J. E. Caldwell old European cut diamond and sapphire brace...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Antique Art Deco 1920s 20.00 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum with Old European cut Diamonds weighing a total of approximately 20.00 carats. Circa 1920s Made in France 7 1/4 x 13/16 inches
Diamond, Platinum
LÖF Contemporary Art Deco 2.5 Carat Baguette Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Bangle.
By LÖF
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DESIGNER - LÖF // TYPE - Bracelet // METAL - 18k Yellow Gold // STYLE - Art Deco // STONES 2.5 carats Diamonds // STONE CUT- Baguette, Emerald, Oval // SIZE - All sizes available //...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Art Deco 1920s 20.00 Carat Burma Sapphire Bracelet with Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum with 5 AGL certified Cushion cut, Burma origin, Non-heat treated Sapphires weighing a total of approximately 20.00 carats, and Old European cut Diamonds we...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Rainbow Multi-Sapphire and Diamond Bangle in Art-Deco Victorian Style
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
Rainbow Multi-Sapphire and Diamond Bangle in Art-Deco Victorian Style A modern reverie of colors, this multicolored bangle is a modern amalgamation of heritage and excellent craftsm...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Silver
Antique Art Deco Platinum Old European Diamond and Sapphire Line Bracelet
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Old European Diamond and Sapphire Line Bracelet. This incredible Art Deco bracelet has approximately 12 cts of diamonds and approximately 10 cts o...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco 14k Gold Diamond and Ruby Tennis Bangle, India, 53.3g
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
Diamond and Ruby Tennis Bangle in Art-Deco Style This Victorian period art-deco atypical polki diamond and wine red ruby bangle is sensational. The uneven triangle and U-cut flat po...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver
White Platinum Art-Deco Wide Bracelet with 18 Carat Circular Cut H-VS Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Video: Video Link Detailed Description: Art-Deco White Platinum Bracelet, 18 Carat Diamond, H-Vs Clarity DESCRIPTION: Elevate your style with this luxurious Art-Deco bracelet, crafte...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Marcel Boucher Mazer Bros Glass Accented Link Bracelet 1930s
By Marcel Boucher
Located in Chicago, IL
Signed with the early "Mazer Bros" signature, this Art-Deco period decorative link bracelet was created in the early 1930s while former Cartier designer Marcel Boucher was the design...
Citrine, Crystal, Gold, Silver, Gilt Metal
ART DECO SAPPHIRES AND WHITE PASTE COCKTAIL BRACELET, RHODIUM FRANCE 1920/30s
Located in Stuttgart, DE
A very beautifully crafted Art Deco piece, so-called 'TRAVEL JEWELRY' from the 1920/30s. Made in the style of fine real Jewelry. A bracelet made of rhodium-plated metal and French pa...
Crystal, Rhodium
1930's Art Deco Filigree Bracelet made by Esemco 10k White Gold
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Circa 1930's Art Deco filigree bracelet made by Esemco. The inside of the clasp is marked "pat. applied for. Esemco 10k" The center holds a single cut diamond. Fits up to a 6.75 inch...
Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold
Antique Art Deco Gold & Platinum Diamond w/ Sapphire Filigree Open Work Bracelet
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– (5) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Old European Cut - Pave Set - Nice Brilliant White Diamonds - 0.30ctw (approx.) (6) Synthetic Sapphire - Square French Cut - Bezel Set - Blu...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Art Deco 7.32 CTW Asscher Diamond Sapphire Platinum Vintage Panel Line Bracelet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a line bracelet comprised of hinged panel links centering an Asscher cut diamond Weighing approximately 3.02 carats total - I color with VS2 clarity and bezel set Featuri...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco Walter Lampl Ruby Sapphire Diamond Platinum Vintage Church House Charm
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a dimensional platinum church with pierced windows and steeple Front, steeple, and roof are bead set with single cut diamonds Weighing approximately 0.35 carat total - ey...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum
Green Emerald & Diamond Art Deco Style Inspired Link 14K White Gold Bracelet
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
A captivating design that combines the elegance of emeralds and the brilliance of diamonds. Set in an Art Deco style, the bracelet showcases alternating emeralds and diamonds link, c...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique Art Deco Platinum 5.54ctw GIA European Diamond Fancy Link Belly Bracelet
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have an absolutely stunning diamond drenched bracelet, which was crafted from solid .900 platinum during the art deco period, featuring a large, GIA certified, old European c...
Diamond, Platinum
Multi Diamond Art Deco Link Bracelet in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Introducing our exquisite Art Deco diamond link bracelet crafted in luxurious 18 karat white gold. This elegant piece features a harmonious blend of baguette and round cut diamonds, ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
14Kt Solid Yellow Gold Art Deco Bracelet Chain 1920's / 30's
Located in Long Beach, CA
METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt Solid Yellow Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's or 30's ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: 13 Inches in Length WEIGHT: 6.2g This exceptional handmade piece features a design so rar...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Silvorra Art Deco Silver Emerald and Diamond Crossover Hinged Bangle Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
This elegant 925 Sterling Silver Natural Emerald and Diamond Bangle Bracelet showcases a graceful modern design studded with vibrant green emeralds and sparkling diamonds. Crafted in...
Diamond, Emerald, Silver, Sterling Silver
Diamond & Green Emerald Vintage Inspired Art Deco Style Link White Gold Bracelet
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
This stunning, fine and impressive antique style ruby bracelet with diamonds. The fully articulated bracelet is composed of 7.3 carat emeralds and approx. 2.9 carats round brilliant ...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Style Inspired Blue Sapphire & Diamond 18K White Gold Line Bracelet
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Antique 20th Century Art Deco style exceptional Sapphire and Diamond White Gold bracelet, designed as three rows set with 148 round brilliant diamonds and 74 French cut sapphires. Th...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
14K Yellow Gold Art Deco Round Twist-Lid Bangle, USA, 1980, 26.9g
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A timeless elegance to your jewelry collection with this 14K Solid Yellow Gold Round Twist-Lid Bangle. Expertly crafted from high-quality 14-karat gold, this bold and stylish piece f...
Yellow Gold
Art Deco Style Pink Sapphire and White Diamond Gold Bangle
Located in Hong Kong, HK
An elegant bangle, it features 5 pink sapphires weighing 0.15 carat and 4 white round brilliant diamonds weighing 0.10 carat. The pink sapphires are of vivid colour, with excellent...
Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, White G...
Fascination with the Jazz Age is endless, and even today jewelry designers continue to be inspired by authentic Art Deco jewelry and watches.
The Art Deco period, encompassing the 1920s and ’30s, ushered in a very distinct look in the design of jewelry. There were many influences on the jewelry of the era that actually began to take shape prior to the 1920s. In 1909, Serge Diaghilev brought the Ballet Russes to Paris, and women went wild for the company’s exotic and vibrant costumes It’s no wonder, then, that jade, lapis lazuli, coral, turquoise and other bright gemstones became all the rage. There already existed a fascination with the East, particularly China and Japan, and motifs consisting of fans and masks started to show up in Art Deco jewelry.
However, the event that had the greatest influence on Deco was the excavation of the tomb of King Tut in 1922. When the world saw what was hidden in Tut’s burial chamber, it sent just about everyone into a frenzy. Pierre Cartier wrote in 1923 that “the discovery of the tomb will bring some sweeping changes in fashion jewelry.” And he couldn’t have been more right. “Egyptomania” left an indelible mark on all of the major jewelry houses, from Cartier to Van Cleef & Arpels, Boucheron and Georges Fouquet. (Cartier created some of the most iconic jewelry designs that defined this era.)
While a lot of Art Deco jewelry was black and white — the black coming from the use of onyx or black enamel and the white from rock crystal and diamonds — there is plenty of color in jewelry of the era. A perfect accent to diamonds in platinum settings were blue sapphires, emeralds and rubies, and these stones were also used in combination with each other.
Many designers employed coral, jade and lapis lazuli, too. In fact, some of the most important avant-garde jewelers of the period, like Jean Després and Jean Fouquet (son of Georges), would combine white gold with ebony and malachite for a jolt of color.
A lot of the jewelry produced during this time nodded to current fashion trends, and women often accessorized their accessories. The cloche hat was often accented with geometric diamond brooches or double-clip brooches. Backless evening dresses looked fabulous with sautoir necklaces, and long pearl necklaces that ended with tassels, popular during the Edwardian period, were favored by women everywhere, including Coco Chanel.
Find unique Art Deco necklaces, earrings, bracelets and other 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.
The main difference between Art Nouveau and Art Deco is that the former is detailed and ornate, and the latter is sharp and geometrical. When the movement started at the end of the 19th century, Art Nouveau was heavily influenced by nature and the curved lines of flowers. Art Deco, which became popular in the beginning of the 20th century, was inspired by the geometric abstraction of cubism.
The Art Deco era is 1925 to 1940.
Art Deco is characterized by geometric shapes, bold colors, visual drama and metallic finishes.