Chainmail Bracelet
20th Century French Cuff Bracelets
Gilt Metal
1990s French Modernist Link Bracelets
Quartz
2010s American Art Deco Cuff Bracelets
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
2010s Pakistani Artisan Cuff Bracelets
21st Century and Contemporary American More Objets d'Art and Vertu
Gold Plate, Steel, 24k Gold
1990s Italian Contemporary Chain Bracelets
Sterling Silver, 18k Gold
1990s Link Bracelets
Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Cuff Bracelets
20th Century Italian Chain Bracelets
Gilt Metal
1990s Unknown Modern Chain Bracelets
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Cuff Bracelets
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2010s Indian Art Nouveau Modern Bracelets
Diamond, Emerald, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Beaded Bracelets
Jasper
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Crystal, Diamond, Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s American Clip-on Earrings
Gold Plate
Vintage 1960s Brooches
Vintage 1980s Hoop Earrings
Vintage 1970s French Clip-on Earrings
Vintage 1950s American Clip-on Earrings
Gold Plate
Vintage 1960s French Brooches
Vintage 1960s French More Jewelry
Bronze
Vintage 1960s French Brooches
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Link Necklaces
Crystal, Gilt Metal, Gold, Yellow Gold, Base Metal
Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Clip-on Earrings
Gold Plate
Vintage 1930s American Baroque Revival Chain Necklaces
Gold, Yellow Gold, Gilt Metal
Vintage 1960s French Brooches
Vintage 1960s French More Necklaces
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2010s Contemporary Chain Bracelets
Crystal, Stainless Steel
2010s Contemporary Chain Bracelets
Crystal, Rhodium, Base Metal
2010s Contemporary Chain Bracelets
Crystal, Rhodium, Base Metal
2010s Contemporary Link Bracelets
Stainless Steel
2010s Contemporary Link Bracelets
PVD-Coated, Stainless Steel
Vintage 1970s American Egyptian Revival More Bracelets
2010s Contemporary Chain Bracelets
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1960s German Contemporary Chain Bracelets
Chrysophrase, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Bracelets
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1950s Retro Retro Bracelets
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s French Link Bracelets
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1970s Danish Modernist Cuff Bracelets
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1970s Danish Modernist Link Necklaces
Sterling Silver
20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s French Cuff Bracelets
Vintage 1980s French Contemporary Cuff Bracelets
21st Century and Contemporary French Cuff Bracelets
Vintage 1970s American Cuff Bracelets
Base Metal
20th Century French Cuff Bracelets
21st Century and Contemporary French Cuff Bracelets
2010s Contemporary Link Bracelets
Stainless Steel
2010s Link Bracelets
Stainless Steel, PVD-Coated
2010s Contemporary Cuff Bracelets
Gold Plate, Stainless Steel
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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.
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