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2010s Tanzanian Modern Bangles
Ruby
20th Century Unknown Retro Bangles
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
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Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Indonesian Modern Bangles
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
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Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
2010s Victorian Bangles
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Jade, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
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Jade, 14k Gold
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Jade
Vintage 1920s Solitaire Rings
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Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Chinese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Jade
Vintage 1960s American Retro Brooches
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1940s Hong Kong Contemporary Figurines and Sculptures
Jade, Silver
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Gilt Metal
Vintage 1970s Danish Modern Engagement Rings
Spinel, Silver
2010s American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold
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Jade, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s American Retro Brooches
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s Hong Kong Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
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Diamond, Emerald, Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Beaded Necklaces
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2010s Indian Contemporary Bangles
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21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Cuff Bracelets
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Ruby, Diamond, 14k Gold
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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
2010s British Bangles
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Bangles
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
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2010s Hong Kong Art Deco Bangles
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Vintage 1970s French Bangles
Yellow Gold
Antique 1870s French Bangles
Diamond, Gold
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Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cuff Bracelets
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Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Modernist Cuff Bracelets
Silver Plate
Late 20th Century Italian Bangles
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1980s American Bangles
Ruby
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Bangles
Jade, Sapphire, 22k Gold, Silver
1990s American Bangles
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18k Gold
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Jade, Ruby
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
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Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Amethyst, Ruby, 14k Gold
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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.
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