Boulder Opal Bracelet
2010s Australian Contemporary Cuff Bracelets
Opal, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Cuff Bracelets
Opal, Silver, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Australian Bangles
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Platinum
1990s Australian Bangles
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Modern Bracelets
Opal, 18k Gold
2010s Contemporary Cuff Bracelets
Aquamarine, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Cuff Bracelets
Opal, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Modern Bracelets
Diamond, Opal, Freshwater Pearl, Turquoise, Multi-gemstone, Pearl, Turqu...
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Cuff Bracelets
Opal, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Link Bracelets
Opal, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Central American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Cuff Bracelets
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Tsavorite, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, 22...
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Modern Bracelets
Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium
Vintage 1970s Bangles
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Cuff Bracelets
Amethyst, Opal, Pearl, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow ...
1990s American Beaded Bracelets
Sterling Silver, Bronze
Vintage 1980s American Beaded Bracelets
Quartz, Sterling Silver
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21st Century and Contemporary Australian Fashion Rings
Opal, 14k Gold
Antique 1820s English Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Hong Kong Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1980s French Wrist Watches
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s American Brooches
Vintage 1980s American Modernist Brooches
Gold Plate, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Diamond, Spinel, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Australian Artisan Figurines and Sculptures
Gold Plate, Silver
20th Century American Modern Modern Bracelets
Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Moonstone, 18k Gold, Gold
20th Century American Modern Link Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary More Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s French Backpacks
Late 20th Century American Modernist Brooches
Enamel
Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
18k Gold
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2010s Australian Contemporary Modern Bracelets
Opal, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Bangles
Opal, White Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s American Link Bracelets
Opal, 22k Gold
2010s American Beaded Bracelets
Opal
2010s Australian Contemporary Cuff Bracelets
Opal, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Cuff Bracelets
Diamond, Opal, Zircon, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold
2010s German Modern More Bracelets
Opal, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Cuff Bracelets
Garnet, Opal, Sapphire, Zircon, 22k Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Cuff Bracelets
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold
2010s Australian Contemporary Cuff Bracelets
Opal, Sterling Silver
1990s Australian Bangles
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Cuff Bracelets
Opal, Sapphire, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Cuff Bracelets
Diamond, Garnet, Opal, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, 22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Link Bracelets
Opal, 22k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Cuff Bracelets
Tourmaline, Opal, Blue Sapphire, Spinel, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, 24k Gold, S...
2010s American Artist Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Italian Bangles
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern More Bracelets
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, White Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century Italian Bangles
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Indonesian Contemporary Modern Bracelets
Opal, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Cuff Bracelets
Opal, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Cuff Bracelets
White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Opal, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gol...
2010s American Artist Link Bracelets
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Cuff Bracelets
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Cuff Bracelets
Diamond, Opal, Topaz, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold
Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Link Necklaces
Moonstone, Opal, Freshwater Pearl, Topaz, Turquoise, Multi-gemstone, Car...
2010s Unknown Cuff Bracelets
Opal, Pearl, 24k Gold, Silver
2010s American Beaded Bracelets
Opal
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2010s American Cuff Bracelets
Opal, Sterling 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021An Australian boulder opal is an opal mined from a large ironstone boulder under the ground. This type of opal is the second most valuable opal behind the black opal. Spot an Australian boulder opal by checking for a solid layer of brown ironstone left on the back of the stone. Shop Australian boulder opals on 1stDibs.
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