French Art Deco Faux Moonstone Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
French Art Deco silvered metal articulated link bracelet with large pronged faux moonstone cabochons.
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Cuff Bracelets
Gilt Metal
French Art Deco Faux Moonstone Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
French Art Deco silvered metal articulated link bracelet with large pronged faux moonstone cabochons.
Gilt Metal
Wordley Allsopp & Bliss Art Deco Moonstone 14K Gold Antique Bangle Bracelet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as an oval-shaped bangle bracelet engraved with a scrolling floral pattern throughout Centering a bezel set oval shaped cabochon moonstone measuring 13.5 x 9.1 mm Translucen...
Moonstone, Gold, 14k Gold
Art Deco Platinum Bracelet 21.58 Ctw Gems and Moonstone by Raymond C. Yard
By Raymond C. Yard
Located in New York, NY
This uniquely elegant Art Deco Platinum Bracelet 21.58 Ctw Gems and Moonstone by Raymond C.
Moonstone, Platinum
$415Sale Price / item|50% Off
Art Deco Style Rainbow Moonstone with CZ Stone Halo Tennis Bracelet in Silver
Located in New York, NY
This Rainbow Moonstone with CZ Stone Halo Tennis Bracelet Elevate your jewelry collection with this exquisite tennis bracelet crafted in 925 sterling silver. Featuring round bezel-se...
Moonstone, Zircon, Rainbow Moonstone, Silver, Sterling Silver
Trifari Blue Moonstone, Ruby and Enamel Deco Bracelet, Alfred Phillipe
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Rare and collectible Trifari Blue Moonstone Ruby and Enamel Deco Bracelet by Alfred Phillipe. 2 rows of oval faux blue moonstones are accented with enamel, ruby baguettes and cabs wi...
Rhodium, Enamel
Tiffany & Co. Montana Sapphire Moonstone Gold Bracelet
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
1940's Tiffany & Co rose and green gold Retro Art Deco sapphire and moonstone bracelet. 6 pear shaped Moonstones spaced by 3 round natural Montana Sapphires. 7.25 inches in length. ...
Moonstone, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold
Art Deco Paste Stones Sterling Silver Bracelet #20062
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Sterling Silver Art Deco Paste Stones Bracelet This stunning Art deco bracelet was meticulously crafted from sterling silver with beautiful paste stones! Length: 7 3/8" Width: 12.0...
Moonstone, Sterling Silver
$435Sale Price / item|50% Off
Silvorra Delicate Rainbow Moonstone Tennis Bracelet in Solid Silver Fine Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
This gleaming tennis bracelet features 9.10 carats of natural round rainbow moonstone, handcrafted in 925 sterling silver. Featuring 44 round rainbow moonstones, each measuring 3 mm,...
Moonstone, Rainbow Moonstone, Silver, Sterling Silver
$2,388Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Lauritz Jensen Pierced Silver Foliage L.J 830S 14 Moonstone Bracelet
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have a gorgeous antique designer bracelet crafted in Denmark by Lauritz Jensen during the art nouveau period. The bracelet is solid 830 silver and features 6 pierced round fo...
Moonstone, Silver
$10,000Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Platinum Charm Bracelet with Diamonds and Gemstones, 1930
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This art deco bracelet is special as it has 6 unique charms, a Pilguin, a Bike Rider, a Stork, a Man with weights, a Man with Scales, and a Man with cart.
White Diamond, Moonstone, Multi-gemstone, Onyx, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Pla...
$10,000Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Platinum Charm Bracelet with Multi-Gemstones, Circa 1930
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This art deco bracelet is special as it has 6 unique charms, a Bunny, a Kitty cat and mouse house, a women with an umbrella, a turtle, a man with a mallet and a cruise ship.
Chalcedony, White Diamond, Moonstone, Multi-gemstone, Onyx, Ruby, Blue S...
Hamilton and Inches Vintage Riviera Paste Necklace and Bracelet Set 1910s
By Hamilton
Located in Miami, FL
Hamilton and Inches Antique Riviera Paste Necklace and Bracelet Set Circa 1910's This stunning antique Hamilton and Inches Riviera Paste Necklace and Bracelet set, dating back to th...
Moonstone
Art Deco Sapphire Moonstone Diamond Platinum Bracelet
Located in Chestnut Hill, MA
Platinum custom Art Deco bracelet consisting of Old European cut diamonds with an approximate weight of 15 carats set in intricate open work pattern, with 5 cabochon cut sapphires an...
Diamond, White Diamond, Moonstone, Sapphire, Platinum
Unavailable
W 0.52 in L 6.82 in
Art Deco circa 1928 Certified 8.26 Carat Diamond and Moonstone Platinum Bracelet
Located in Berlin, Berlin
Fine millegrain settings add high- and lowlights, and even the sides of the bracelet are engraved with foliate scrolls. As its hallmarks tell us, the bracelet was made in Paris, the...
Diamond, Moonstone, Platinum
Art Deco Moonstone Bracelet
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1920s, 14k, American. This Art Deco moonstone bracelet has a fresh twenties look that transcends time and trend.
Moonstone, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Art Deco Moonstone Bracelet 14k Yellow Gold 7" Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage Art Deco moonstone bracelet crafted in 14 karat yellow gold (circa 1920s to 1930s). 7 moonstones are uniform in size measuring 11mm x 8mm.
Moonstone, Rainbow Moonstone, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Moonstone and Platinum Bracelet
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
A beautifully intricate Art Deco moonstone bracelet set in platinum. The six moonstones have a wonderful blue hue to them.
Moonstone, Platinum
Art Deco Moonstone Sapphire Diamond Platinum Link Bracelet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as link style bracelet with pierced round, oval, and pear shaped links in iconic Art Deco design Larger links are bezel set with round and oval cabochon cut moonstones vary...
Diamond, Moonstone, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
George J. Hunt Art Deco Moonstone Gold Link Bracelet
Located in Greenwich, CT
While in India today, the the gemstones are revered as both sacred and magical. Whatever this bracelet of magnificent moonstones represents to you, it is a perfect reflection of Art...
Moonstone, 18k Gold
Art Deco 1930's Moonstone Cabochon Platinum Link Vintage Bracelet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Comprised of cable link chain with bezel set double-cabochon moonstone stations Measuring 6.0 x 9.0 mm - transparent colorless body with vivid blue adularescence Alternating with pie...
Moonstone, Platinum
Vintage Art Deco Rainbow Blue Moonstone Bracelet Antique 14 Karat Gold Estate
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage rainbow moonstone bracelet (circa 1920s to 1930s) finished with a 14k yellow gold jade clasp. Cabochon moonstone measures 9mm x 6.5mm (estimated at 1.50 carats each...
Moonstone, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Art Deco Moonstone, Montana Sapphire and Platinum Bracelet
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
An American Art Deco platinum bracelet with moonstones and sapphires by Tiffany & Co.
Moonstone, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Sold
W 1.18 in Dm 7.25 in
Raymond C. Yard 1940 Art Deco Platinum Bracelet 21.58 Ctw Gems and Moonstone
By Raymond C. Yard
Located in Miami, FL
Art-Deco bracelet designed by Raymond C. Yard.
Diamond, Moonstone, Sapphire, Platinum
Antique Deco Rainbow Moonstone Bracelet Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Estate
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage Art Deco era bracelet (circa 1920s to 1930s), crafted in 14 karat yellow gold.
Moonstone, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Moonstone Dot Sterling Silver Bracelet
Located in Scotts Valley, CA
Details: Do you love patterns, and specifically dots? We have a fabulous vintage moonstone dot and sterling silver bracelet! This is a lovely classic style piece that has a very nice...
Moonstone, Sterling Silver
Sold
W 0.35 in L 7 in
Antique Deco Moonstone Bracelet Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage Art Deco era bracelet (circa 1920s to 1930s), crafted in 14 karat yellow gold.
Moonstone, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unique 18 Karat Yellow Gold with 525.71 Carat Moonstone and Diamond Bracelet
By Sophia D
Located in New York, NY
Unique 18 karat yellow gold bracelet with 525.71 carat moonstone with gorgeous diamond weighing 2.59 carats.
Diamond, Moonstone, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Cabochon Moonstone Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Elegant tapered cabochon moonstone bracelet from the 1930's set in 14K gold. Lovely matched bluish grey stones with good adularescence (play of light). 1930's USA. 6.5" x.4". Excelle...
Moonstone, 14k Gold
New Handmade Sterling Moonstone, Opal, Rhodolite & Citrine Bracelet
Located in Eagan, MN
This is just a gorgeous bracelet! It is so well made and sturdy but yet It is flexible so you can fit it to your wrist. It has a beautiful moonstone center stone that measures 17 x...
Citrine, Moonstone, Opal, Rhodolite, Sterling Silver
1920s Diamonds and Moonstone Art Deco Bracelet
Located in Torino, IT
Extremely elegant and dazzling the Moonstone cusps give to this Art Deco jewel, a "rock" twist for a modern look.
Diamond, Moonstone, Platinum
Potter & Mellen Art Deco Onyx and Moonstone Link Bracelet
Located in Narberth, PA
A gorgeous onyx link bracelet from the late Art Deco (1930s) era by Potter & Mellen, a renowned jeweler from Cleveland, Ohio.
Moonstone, Onyx, Sterling Silver
Art Deco Rare Platinum Gem Set Charm Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Rare and unusual platinum charm bracelet, set with 5 Art Deco fine quality diamonds set with unique good luck charms.
Diamond, Moonstone, Platinum
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Bracelet No 10 with Moonstone
By Georg Jensen
Located in San Francisco, CA
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Bracelet No 10 With Moonstone. Vivid and bright colored moonstones. Excellent condition.
Moonstone, Sterling Silver
$377Sale Price|50% Off
W 0.15 in D 0.15 in L 7 in
Silvorra Statement 8.6 Carat White Topaz Tennis Bracelet in sterling silver
Located in New York, NY
This Luxurious 925 sterling silver tennis bracelet is adorned with 46 natural oval shaped White Topaz gemstones, each measuring 4 x 3 mm, arranged in a continuous, classic line desig...
Topaz, Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage 10K White Gold 5.50-6mm Three-Strand Akoya Pearl & Diamond Bracelet
Located in Carmel By The Sea, CA
Vintage Three-Strand Akoya Pearl & Diamond Bracelet – 10K Filigree Clasp – 32.67 Grams – 6.75" 🡆 Description: Vintage three-strand Akoya pearl bracelet containing round cultured pe...
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique Moonstone and 9 Carat Gold Bracelet
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
These moonstones have a wonderful blue colour which reflects the light beautifully. The stones are simply set and slightly graduate in size. Length: 18.5cm Stones vary from 9.5mm t...
Moonstone, Gold
Art Deco Pearl Diamond 18 KT Bangle
Located in Napoli, IT
Superb Art Deco bangle in sturdy unique design, individually hand crafted 18 KT, 1930 circa Effective visual impact given by the middle circle set with a large south sea Pearl of 10 ...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Edwardian Seed Pearl and 9 Carat Gold Bangle
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The 9 carat gold is bright and glossy and creates a classic style bangle. It fastens using a hook which hugs the double hearts. The hearts have seed pearls all the way around them wi...
Pearl, Gold
$760Sale Price / item|50% Off
W 0.336 in D 0.15 in L 7.2 in
Silvorra 12.2CT Sapphire & White Topaz Statement Tennis Bracelet Sterling Silver
Located in New York, NY
This refined features a 12.25 carats Sapphire & White topaz bracelet crafted in 925 sterling silver. The design showcases 29 carefully set stones in elegant oval shapes, creating a s...
Sapphire, Topaz, Silver, Sterling Silver
Ladies Bracelet, Bangle, 14 Karat Gold with Moonstones
Located in Berlin, DE
Very elegant ladies bracelet, 14 Karat gold with moonstones. Hallmarked. You will also find the matching ring in our offers.
Moonstone, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$182Sale Price / item|50% Off
L 7 in
27.10 Carat Moonstone Zircon Tennis Bracelet in Sterling Silver for Engagement
Located in New York, NY
27.10 Carat Moonstone Zircon Tennis Bracelet in sterling silver showcases endlessly sparkling natural moonstone, weighing 27.10 carat. It measures 7 inches long in length. Moonstone...
Moonstone, Zircon, Silver, Sterling Silver
Victorian 18kt Bicolored Gold Hinged Bangle Bracelet, 1870s, UK
Located in Firenze, IT
The hollow, hinged bangle with handcrafted floral design; weighing approximately: 22,37 gram; Wide 1,1cm Size: 6,1cm.
18k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold
Natural Diamond 4.85 Carat Round Cut 14 Karat White Gold Tennis Bracelet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Metal Weight: 9.0 Grams of solid 14 Karat White Gold Diamond: Approximately 4.85 Carat Total Weight of Colorless Round Diamonds Clarity: VS2/SI1, ALL STONES ARE EYE CLEAN AND SHINY C...
Diamond, White Gold
Vintage Sterling Silver Cuff Bracelet With Authentic Pearls, 1980's
Located in North Miami, FL
This vintage gorgeous 1980's sterling silver and pearl wide cuff bracelet is a showstopper. It is artisan made and has the 925 marking. It may well be one of kind. Then scroll like d...
Pearl, Sterling Silver
Vintage gold tone white enamel faux pearls designer wide link bracelet
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with enamel and glass pearls • vintage designer bracelet MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear ...
$3,140
W 0.62 in L 6.51 in
Antique Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Seed Pearl Bangle Bracelet Circa 1870s–1880s
Located in New York, NY
A solid 14K yellow gold hinged bangle from the Victorian Aesthetic period, set with five round seed pearls approximately 3mm each — three in a cross formation at center and one at ea...
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Kafin New York Carved Mother of Pearl Gilt Metal Link Bracelet circa 1960s
Located in University City, MO
Carved mother of pearl gilt metal link bracelet designed by Kafin New York c 1960s The elegant midcentury bracelet is designed with a series of carved mother of pearl leaves with et...
Gilt Metal
Antique 8.83ct Moonstone 3.50cttw Old European Cut Diamond Ring/Bracelet Combo
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
A very special antique bracelet and ring combination piece. The featured moonstone is exceptional and deserving of multiple ways of wearing it, ergo, the modular design of the moonst...
Diamond, Moonstone, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$761Sale Price|22% Off
W 0.91 in D 0.79 in L 7.49 in
Vintage bracelet by Miriam Haskell USA, large false baroque pearls, 1950s
By Miriam Haskell
Located in Stuttgart, DE
A very flexible bracelet that wraps around the wrist like a band. It consists of movable links, each connected to a large, beautiful baroque pearl. It's comes from the 1950s USA and ...
Base Metal, Gilt Metal
$230Sale Price / set|50% Off
W 0.26 in D 0.23 in L 1.5 in
Silvorra Timeless Multi-Cut Natural Amethyst Dangle Earrings in 925 Silver
Located in New York, NY
These 925 sterling silver dangle earrings feature natural amethyst gemstones arranged in a captivating mix of cuts. Each earring showcases eight amethyst stones with a combined weigh...
Amethyst, Silver, Sterling Silver
Pierre Cardin Iconic 1960s Dress
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Water Mill, NY
An iconic 1960s yellow linen dress from Pierre Cardin. It has a stand up collar and cap sleeves with trapunto embroidery around them, the hem and front pocket. It has a handstitched...
$227Sale Price|50% Off
D 0.14 in L 7.5 in
Art Deco Style Peridot Tennis Bracelet 925 Silver Engagement Gift for Her
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Peridot Tennis Bracelet in sterling silver. You shall need statement tennis bracelet to make a statement with your look. Each piece features dazzling cubic zirconia stones, ...
Peridot, Zircon, Silver, Sterling Silver
$432Sale Price / set|50% Off
W 0.43 in D 0.28 in L 0.59 in
Silvorra 13.16 Ct Natural Citrine Unisex Statement Cufflinks in 925 Solid Silver
Located in New York, NY
These cufflinks are crafted in solid 925 sterling silver and feature two natural citrine stones. Each stone is octagon-shaped, measuring 13x8 mm with a combined weight of 13.16 carat...
Citrine, Silver, Sterling Silver
$2,000Sale Price|33% Off
1970s Large Amethyst and Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Large Oval Facetted Amethyst approximately 35c prong set with 2 - .25c each diamonds on either side mounted in a 14k yellow gold mounting. US size 4 - It can be made larger. ...
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold
Hermes Kelly 20 Mini Sellier Rose Scheherazade Alligator Bag Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a Limited Edition Hermes Kelly 20 Sellier bag featured in stunning Rose Scheherazade alligator. Accentuated with crisp with palladium hardware. Timeless and highly ...
$1,176Sale Price / item|20% Off
Stunning 9.54Ct Natural Blue Sapphire Triple Row Wide Band Ring 14K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This luxurious wide band ring features 9.54 carats of natural oval-cut blue sapphires, elegantly arranged in a triple-row design. Expertly handcrafted in 14K yellow gold, the sapphir...
Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,800Sale Price|20% Off
Royal Natural white topaz sterling silver tiara head accessory wedding band
Located in Delhi, DL
For the queen in you! This royal tiara is a symbol of beauty and self-love. It is made up of Natural white topaz in sterling silver. Gemstone type- White topaz Gemstone origin- Nat...
Topaz, Sterling Silver
$375Sale Price / set|50% Off
W 0.57 in D 0.31 in L 0.73 in
Statement Bold Turquoise Halo Stud Earrings in Sterling Silver with CZ Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
These Statement Bold Turquoise Halo Stud Earrings in Sterling Silver with CZ Jewelry radiant stud earrings showcase vibrant oval turquoise cabochons, set in luminous 925 sterling sil...
Turquoise, Zircon, Silver, Sterling Silver
Moonstone Cabochon Oval Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Moonstone Cabochon Earrings which were converted from Art Deco cufflinks into modern earrings. High quality moonstones with high adularescence set in 14k gold dotted settings with gi...
Moonstone, 14k Gold, Gilt Metal, Steel
$3,324Sale Price / item|20% Off
6.53 Carat Emerald Sapphire and Diamond Statement Cocktail Ring 14K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This statement ring features 6.53 Carat of vivid emerald cut emerald at the center, secured in a four prong 14k yellow gold setting. The emerald is framed by a halo of 0.31 carat rou...
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$100Sale Price / item|50% Off
Art Deco Style Opal & CZ Stone Everyday Wear Promise Ring for Her in 925 Silver
Located in New York, NY
This Opal & CZ Stone Everyday Wear Promise Ring in 925 Solid Sterling Silver. You shall need these statement ring to make a statement with your look. Each piece features dazzling cub...
Opal, Zircon, Silver, Sterling Silver
$504Sale Price / item|20% Off
Natural Uncut Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Stacking Band Ring Gift for Her
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Natural Uncut Diamond Stacking Band Ring in 18K Gold symbolizes the everlasting love between a couple. It shows the infinite love you have for your partner. The round shape represent...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$227Sale Price / item|50% Off
L 7 in
925 Silver Tennis Bracelet Featuring 17.41 Carat Oval Cut Natural Green Onyx
Located in New York, NY
This 17.41 Carat Oval Cut Natural Green Onyx Bracelet captivating 925 sterling silver bracelet, adorned with 17.41 carats of natural dark green onyx. Each oval-cut onyx is expertly s...
Onyx, Silver, Sterling Silver
$350Sale Price / item|50% Off
Statement Blue Sapphire Diamond Wedding Band Ring Channel Set in 925 Silver
Located in New York, NY
This Statement Blue Sapphire Diamond Wedding Band Ring elegant sterling silver ring highlights the beauty of natural gemstones with 0.48 carats of blue sapphires and 0.14 carats of d...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Belle Époque Diamond Tiara in Platinum and Gold.
Located in San Francisco, CA
Well well well. If only this tiara could talk - I'd just love to know the people and outfits this significant piece has graced. Let's start with the tiara. Circa 1900, the theme co...
Diamond, Gold, Platinum
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.