CHANEL Gold 'COCO' Vintage Chain Bracelet
By Chanel
Located in Bellevue, WA
DETAILS: CHANEL bracelet featuring a gold-tone chain and a bold 'COCO' plaque Made in Italy 2002 collection The bracelet is in good condition showing minimal wear Comes with box IM...
Gold
Chanel Gold Chain Link Vintage Bracelet
By Chanel
Located in Bellevue, WA
DETAILS: Hallmark: CHANEL Made in France Collection 26 The bracelet is in good condition showing minimal wear Comes with box IMPORTANT INFORMATION: This item is a pre-owned vintage ...
Gold
Chanel Light Gold Pearls Chain Bracelet
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel light gold chain bracelet with pearl cc logo accents.Excellent condition.
Pearl, Mixed Metal
CHANEL Gold CC Chain Leather-Trim Vintage Bracelet
By Chanel
Located in Bellevue, WA
DETAILS: Hallmark: Oval tag CHANEL Made in France 1995 collection The bracelet is in good condition showing minimal wear Comes with box IMPORTANT INFORMATION: This item is a pre-own...
Gold
Vintage CHANEL Classic Gold Chain and Leather Bangle Bracelet
By Chanel
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage CHANEL Classic Gold Chain and Leather Bangle Bracelet Measurements: Height: 0.90 inch (2.3 cm) Inside Circumference: 6.81 inches (17.3 cm) opening included Features: - 100%...
1994 Spring Collection Chanel Gold Plate Chain and CC Logo Bracelet
By Chanel
Located in Toronto, Ontario
1994 spring collection Chanel gold plate chain and CC logo bracelet. Overall good vintage condition with minor signs of wear to the plating on the back and front, does not detract fr...
Gold Plate
CHANEL Vintage Gold Textured CC Multistrand Bracelet
By Chanel
Located in Bellevue, WA
DETAILS: Hallmark: CHANEL Made in France Gold Plated The bracelet is in good condition showing minimal wear Measurements approx.: 7.5" long Comes with box IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Thi...
Gold
Chanel Gold-Plated Vintage 1993 CC Bracelet
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel Gold-Plated Vintage 1993 CC Bracelet PRIMARY DETAILS SKU: 156376 Listing Title: Chanel Gold-Plated Vintage 1993 CC Bracelet Condition Description: No house has shaped the f...
Chanel Vintage Gold Quilted Medallion CC Link Bracelet
By Chanel
Located in Bellevue, WA
Vintage Chanel medallion coin bracelet (circa 1980s) crafted in yellow gold tone. Details: Hallmark: Oval tag CHANEL, Made in France Gold Plated The bracelet is in good condition sh...
Gold
1980s Vintage Chanel Gold Three Strand Nugget Bracelet
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel triple strand gold tone nuggets bracelet. 80s collection. Comes with original duster or box.
CHANEL Vintage Gold CC Logo Openwork Round Link Bracelet
By Chanel
Located in Bellevue, WA
DETAILS: Hallmark: CHANEL Made in France Gold Plated 1993 collection The bracelet is in good condition showing minimal wear Measurements approx.: length 7.5" Comes with box IMPORTAN...
Gold
Chanel 70'S Camellia Bracelet
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Vintage Chanel Camélia bracelet, featuring large, gold-plated camellia flower motifs around bracelet.
Metal, Gold Plate
1990s Vintage CHANEL Gold Toned Starfish Statement Bracelet
By Chanel
Located in Bangkok, TH
From Chanel 1993 Cruise collection, this huge gold toned bracelet features five gold toned textured motifs including a CC starfish. It was featured in 1993 Cruise collection Ad campa...
Chanel Gold Tone Gold Plated 31 Rue Cambon Paris Pendants Bracelet, 1994
By Chanel
Located in Central & Western District, HK
Brand: Chanel Reference: JW242 Length of Bracelet: 17.5cm Material: Gilt Metal Year: 1980’s Made in France Please Note: the jewelries are guarantee 100% authentic pre-owned therefor...
Gold, Gold Plate, Gilt Metal
Chanel 24k Gold Plated Fancy Link Bracelet With 'CC' Medallion Charm
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Chanel 24k Gold Plated Fancy Link Bracelet With 'CC' Medallion Charm Chunky articulated double link bracelet with large medallion having the 'CC' logo to the centre. Collection fro...
Gold Plate
CHANEL BRACELET, iconic CC, 3 strand chain interwoven with leather, 24k goldp.
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Stuttgart, DE
Chanel bracelet, Made in France, 3 strand chain interwoven with leather - iconic CC center. 24 k goldplated, best condition - like new! Dimensions: CC size H 2 x 2.5 cm - Length of...
Gold Plate
1993 Vintage CHANEL Gold Toned CC Clover Links Bracelet
By Chanel
Located in Bangkok, TH
Vintage Chanel gold toned bracelet in clover links adorned with five CC charms. Absolutely a rare piece to add to your vintage collection. Length measures approximately 20 cm. Stampe...
Chanel NIB Champagne Gold Bracelet With Black Gripoix and Rhinestones
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel new in box delicate champagne gold chain bracelet with cc center logo with black gripoix beads.
Chanel New Gold Tone CC Logo Rhinestones Dangle Faux Pearl Bracelet C21K, 2021
By Chanel
Located in Central & Western District, HK
Brand: Chanel Reference: OT1692 Measurement of Bracelet: Total Length is 16cm + Adjustable length of 3.5cm Material: Gilt Metal Year: 2021 Made in France Please Note: the jewelries ...
Gold, Gold Plate, Gilt Metal
CHANEL by KARL LAGERFELD Vintage Spring 1996 Gold Tone Turn-Lock Bracelet
By Chanel
Located in Nice, FR
CHANEL by KARL LAGERFELD vintage gold tone chain bracelet featuring an iconic turn-lock clasp.
Gilt Metal
CHANEL Vintage Lion Head Medallion Bracelet c. 1980's
By Chanel
Located in Bellevue, WA
DETAILS: Hallmark: Oval tag CHANEL Made in France Gold Plated The bracelet is in good condition showing minimal wear Measurements approx.: 8.75 inches Comes with box IMPORTANT INFOR...
Gold
Chanel 70s Vintage Chain Gold Bracelet
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel 80s Vintage Chain Bracelet in gold with little charms attached.
Base Metal
Chanel Gold Openwork "CHANEL" Chain Link Cuff Vintage Bracelet
By Chanel
Located in Bellevue, WA
DETAILS: Hallmark: Oval tag CHANEL Made in France The bracelet is in good condition showing minimal wear, fasteners on one end missing Comes with box IMPORTANT INFORMATION: This ite...
Gold
CHANEL Gold Silver Leather Chain Cuff Bracelet
By Chanel
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Features: - 100% Authentic CHANEL. - Massive chain cuff bracelet with woven gold and silver leather. - Rigid wide cuff. - Gold tone. - Signed with CHANEL 2 CC 6 Made in France. - Wil...
Gold Plate
Chanel Vintage Gold CC Turn Lock Chain Bracelet
By Chanel
Located in Bellevue, WA
DETAILS: Hallmark: CHANEL Made in France 1996 collection Gold Plated The bracelet is in good condition showing minimal wear Measurements approx.: chain 7" long Comes with box IMPORT...
Gold
Chanel Vintage Gold CC Coin Charm Chain Bracelet
By Chanel
Located in Bellevue, WA
DETAILS: Hallmark: CHANEL Made in France 1995 Collection Gold Plated The bracelet is in good condition showing minimal wear Measurements approx.: Chain Length 7.5" Comes with box IM...
Gold
$1,490 / set
Chanel Vintage Gold CC Coin Charm Chain Bracelet
By Chanel
Located in Bellevue, WA
DETAILS: Hallmark: CHANEL Made in France 1995 Collection Gold Plated The bracelet is in good condition showing minimal wear Measurements approx.: Chain Length 7.5" Comes with box IM...
Gold
1980s Chanel Gold Chain Charm Seals Bracelet
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Plated with 24 carat gold, seven charms fall from the triple-layered chain of this bracelet.
CHANEL Vintage Gold CC Infinity Chain Charm Bracelet
By Chanel
Located in Bellevue, WA
DETAILS: Hallmark: CHANEL Made in France 1993 collection The bracelet is in good condition showing minimal wear Comes with box IMPORTANT INFORMATION: This item is a pre-owned vintag...
Gold
CHANEL 1997 Gold Chain Cuff Camellia Pearl Bracelet
By Chanel
Located in Bellevue, WA
DETAILS: Hallmark: CHANEL Made in France 1997 collection The bracelet is in good condition showing minimal wear Cuff easily adjustable to fit wrist Comes with box IMPORTANT INFOR...
Gold
Chanel Vintage Gold CC Logo Chain Link Charm Bracelet
By Chanel
Located in Bellevue, WA
DETAILS: Hallmark: CHANEL Made in France Gold Plated The bracelet is in good condition showing minimal wear Measurements approx.: length of chain 8.5 inches Comes with box IMPORTANT...
Gold
Chanel 80's Chain Cuff Bracelet
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel 80's Chain Cuff Bracelet in golden metal braided chain. Please refer to photo for cracks in the front of the cuff. please do not bend or squeeze.
Metal, Gold Plate
CHANEL gold-tone 90P PEARL CHAIN Cuff Bracelet
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
These 100% authentic Chanel cuff bracelet is crafted in a bold, high-shine gold-plated chain and adorned with an array of dangling pearly white imitation pearls in both round and dro...
CHANEL Vintage Gold 31 Rue Cambon Coin Chain Bracelet
By Chanel
Located in Bellevue, WA
DETAILS: Hallmark: CHANEL Made in France Gold Plated The bracelet is in good condition showing minimal wear Measurements approx.: Length: 9", Ornament-Length: 1.5" Ornament Width: 1....
Gold
Chanel Gold Chain Vintage 31 Rue Cambon Paris Charm Bracelet
By Chanel
Located in Bellevue, WA
Stunning vintage Chanel rue cambon gold charm bracelet 100% authentic From the Late 1970's - Early 1980's Collection Made in France Gold plated Very good condition overall aside fro...
Gold
CHANEL Vintage Gold Chain Crystal Accents CC Coin Charm Bracelet
By Chanel
Located in Bellevue, WA
DETAILS: Hallmark: CHANEL Made in France Gold Plated The bracelet is in good condition showing minimal wear Measurements approx.: chain 8" long Comes with box IMPORTANT INFORMATION:...
Gold
CHANEL gold-tone 90P PEARL & LEATHER CHAIN Cuff Bracelet
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Chanel cuff bracelet is crafted in gold-plated metal with a chunky chain silhouette interwoven with black leather—an iconic house signature.
Chanel Gold Chain Vintage 31 Rue Cambon Paris Charm Bracelet
By Chanel
Located in Bellevue, WA
DETAILS: Hallmark: CHANEL Made in France Gold Plated The bracelet is in good condition showing minimal wear Comes with box IMPORTANT INFORMATION: This item is a pre-owned vintage pi...
Gold
Vintage Chanel Gold 31 Rue Cambon Medallion Charm Chain Bracelet
By Chanel
Located in Bellevue, WA
DETAILS: Hallmark: CHANEL Made in France Gold Plated The bracelet is in good condition showing minimal wear Measurements approx.: Length: 9" Comes with box IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Th...
Gold
Chanel Soldout Black Lambskin Pearl Chain Gold Cuff Bracelet
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Soldout Black Lambskin Pearl Chain Gold Cuff Bracelet This bold and gold tone cuff features faux pearls and black lambskin leather threaded through the chains to form a stunn...
Chanel 2023 Gold Chain Crystal CC Statement Charm Bracelet
By Chanel
Located in Bellevue, WA
DETAILS: Hallmark: CHANEL Made in Italy 2023 Collection The bracelet is in good condition showing minimal wear Comes with box and pouch IMPORTANT INFORMATION: This item is pre-owned...
Chanel Gold CC Ice Glace Pop Up Double Chain Bracelet
By Chanel
Located in Pasadena, CA
Chanel Gold CC Ice Glace Pop Up Double Chain Bracelet *Marked 10 *Made in Italy -The pendant is approximately 0.75" x 0.5" -The necklace is approximately 7".
CHANEL Vintage Gold Tone Rigid Chain & CC Medallion Cuff Bracelet
By Chanel
Located in Nice, FR
CHANEL vintage gold tone cuff bracelet featuring a rigid chain design embellished with 3 CC medallions.
Gilt Metal
Vintage CHANEL Gold Toned Leather Chain Link Bracelet Unisex Mens
By Chanel
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage Chanel chain link bracelet is crafted of good toned metal interlaced with black lambskin leather. Hook fastening. Stamped CHANEL 95A, made in France. Inner circumference...
Chanel Vintage Interwoven Gold Toned Chain & Black Leather Coin Rigid Bracelet
By Chanel
Located in Nice, FR
CHANEL vintage rare interwoven gold toned chain and black leather rigid bracelet featuring 9 iconic coins.
Chanel Vintage 1997 CC Turnlock and Chains Gold Toned Cuff Bracelet
By Chanel
Located in Nice, FR
CHANEL vintage gold toned cuff bracelet featuring four rows of rigid chains and a large iconic CC turnlock at center.
Chanel 2018 Collection Satin Gold CC Logo Link Bracelet
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel light satin gold finish chain link bracelet from the 2018 fall winter collection.
Gold Plate
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CHANEL lucky charm bracelet with 7 iconic Chanel pendants gold-plated, 1990
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Stuttgart, DE
Chanel's gold-tone chain link bracelet with seven iconic Chanel items hung from the chain such as a shamrock, heels, a perfume bottle, cupid, a quilted Chanel bag and a turtle, a cam...
Gold Plate
Vintage Bracelet Chanel Gold Chain
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
Vintage Iconic CHANEL CC Bracelet Measurements: Height: 2cm Diameter 7 cm Features: - 100% Authentic CHANEL. - Chain bracelet with CC - Signed CHANEL CC Made in France. - Gold to...
Brass
Chanel Gold Médallion Chain 2way 215560 Bracelet
By Chanel
Located in Forest Hills, NY
This item will ship immediately!! Previously owned. Made In: France Measurements: Length: 3.5" fully clasped, 7" fully extended Width: 0.7" Height: 3.5" OVERALL EXCELLENT CONDITION ...
Unavailable
H 1 in W 1 in L 1 in
Chanel Vintage Gold-Tone Metal 31 Rue Cambon Paris Round Charm Chain Bracelet
By Chanel
Located in Irvine, CA
Chanel Chain bracelet features gold-tone hardware, round 31 Rue Cambon Paris charm, chain-link accent and spring ring closure. 71184MSC
Chanel Etruscan Gold and Cobalt Bracelet
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
An unusual and very nice Chanel high carat gold plate and cobalt blue glass cabochon bracelet.
Gold Plate
Unavailable
Chanel Gold Leather Laced Chain Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
A great wearable classic by Chanel from the 1980s. This chain link bracelet is woven with gold leather.
Unavailable
Vintage Chanel Gold Tone Bracelet
By Chanel
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Presented here is a gold tone bracelet from Chanel. The bracelet is vintage and from the 1980's.
Base Metal
Unavailable
W 1.25 in L 7.5 in
Vintage Chanel Gold Tone Pink Green Gripoix Stone Multi Strand Link Bracelet
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
Intricate statement bracelet that exudes vintage Chanel sophistication.
Chanel Vintage Gold Bracelet
Located in San Diego, CA
If you looking for this one bracelet that makes a statement and yet elegantly flowing on your wrist this rustic stamped gold bracelet is the one! Chain links form a bracelet with a s...
Chanel Vintage Gold Bracelet
Located in San Diego, CA
This piece belongs to the 1971-1980 era. Subtle yet elegant vintage design incorporates decor elements including chain links and five round shield pieces that bear a "CC" logo. Secur...
Chanel Vintage Gold Bracelet
Located in San Diego, CA
If you like exquisite designs that do not scream brand this is the piece from 1993 that you might want to consider. Large twisted oval links decorated with stamped ornaments from a b...
Rare Chanel 18k Gold CC Chain Bracelet
By Chanel
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Presented here is a rare Chanel 18k gold chain bracelet. The bracelet is made entirely of 750 18k yellow gold.
18k Gold
Chanel White Gold Chain Link Cc Logo Padlock Bracelet
By Chanel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
White Gold Chain Link Cc Logo Padlock 14k Bracelet White gold 14K. Padlock CC logo. Made in France.
Unavailable
Chanel Gold-tone Chain Bracelet, 1990s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A stunning 1980s Chanel gold-toned chain bracelet with three double-C logos on the side.
Chanel Giant Pearl Chain Cuff XL Rare Gold Charm Bangle Bracelet Bead CC Vintage
By Chanel
Located in Prahran, Victoria
Chanel - Rare Vintage XL Pearl Chain Cuff Color: Gold Material: Metal / Pearl Beads ------------------------------------------------------------ Details: - extremely ...
Unavailable
W 1.75 in L 8.25 in
Vintage Chanel Gold Tone Blue Red Faux Pearl Beaded Layered Chain Link Bracelet
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
Intricate statement bracelet that exudes vintage Chanel sophistication.
1984 Chanel Chain Link Gold Bracelet
By Chanel
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Dating from collection 23 - 1984. Double chain gold tone metal link bracelet with a large drop Chanel logo coin.
Gold Plate
1984 Chanel Chain Link Gold Bracelet
By Chanel
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Dating from Collection 23 - 1984. Double chain gold tone metal link bracelet with a large drop Chanel logo coin.
Gilt Metal
Chanel Gold Toned "CC" Chain Bracelet
By Chanel
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- This Vintage 1983 Chanel "CC" bracelet features gold-tone hardware, and a lobster claw closure. This bracelet is a true vintage item that is very collectable! - Made in France. ...
CHANEL Gold Toned Quilted Charm Chain Bracelet
By Chanel
Located in Bangkok, TH
1980s Chanel gold toned chain bracelet featuring five quilted CC coin charms.
Chanel Gold Lion on Sun Chain Mail Bracelet
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This authentic Chanel Gold Lion on Sun Chain Mail Bracelet is in excellent vintage condition from the early 1980’s.
Gold
Chanel Gold Toned Hardware "CC" Logo Chain Bracelet
By Chanel
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- Vintage preowned 90s Chanel gold toned hardware "CC" logo chain bracelet in excellent condition.
1990's Chanel Vintage Dog Tag Gold Chain Bracelet
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel 80s extra long gold plated link bracelet with dog tag charm. Excellent condition. Comes with original box.
CHANEL Vintage '93 Gold Chain Link & Amber Stone Bracelet
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel Vintage '93 Gold Chain Link & Amber Stone Bracelet Features small hammered detailing throughout goldtone metal Made in: France Year of Production: 1993 Stamp: 93 CC A Clo...
1980s CHANEL Gold Toned 31 Rue Cambon Chain Bracelet Unisex
By Chanel
Located in Bangkok, TH
1980s Chanel gold toned chain bracelet featuring a 31 Rue Cambon charm.
Chanel Camellia Flower Gold Bracelet
By Chanel
Located in Feasterville, PA
A chic authentic Chanel bracelet featuring the iconic Camellia flower in various sizes set in 18k yellow gold.
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Chanel Camellia Flower Gold Bracelet
By Chanel
Located in Feasterville, PA
A exquisite and airy Chanel Camellia bracelet fashioned in different sized linked circles of Chanel 18k yellow gold, accompanied by intermittently placed yellow gold Chanel Camellia ...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
CHANEL Diamond Yellow Gold Bracelet
By Chanel
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond Bracelet by Chanel. With 10 Diamonds, totaling 2.50ctw. VS Clarity H color. This bracelet comes with original Chanel pouch and authenticity papers. Details...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Chanel Light Gold Metal Black and Red Enamel CC Logo Chain Bracelet
By Chanel
Located in Rome, Rome
Lovely light gold metal chain bracelet with enameled CC logo charm in black and red, by CHANEL from the 2018/2019 collection. 2 small faux pearls accents.
Enamel
In the years following the opening of her modest millinery shop, Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel became a pivotal designer of both fashionable casual wear and Paris haute couture as well as an icon and arbiter of 20th-century style with her bob haircut and pearls. Today vintage Chanel handbags, jackets and evening dresses are among the most sought-after clothing and accessories for fashion lovers all over the world.
The first Chanel shop was established in 1910 in Paris on rue Cambon by the young milliner Gabrielle Chanel (1883–1971), who had picked up the nickname “Coco” while working as a club singer. The boutique drew the attention of the Parisian fashion elite who popularized her wide-brimmed Chanel Modes hats. Soon she added a sportswear store in the Normandy resort town of Deauville, where Coco set the tone for her defining sense of style — traditionally masculine garments reimagined for feminine shapes, made from simple jersey fabric.
Effortless and elegant, Chanel's designs promoted comfort and grace in women’s wear that had been dominated in the previous century by complicated layers of fabric and cumbersome corsets. She followed this success with a couture house, opened in 1915 in Biarritz.
But Chanel was not born into a life of glamour. Following the death of her mother, her father left her in an orphanage where she lived until the age of 18. It was there that she learned to sew as well as appreciate the classic pairing of black and white as worn by the nuns.
In 1926, Chanel introduced her first little black dress, reclaiming a color that had once been reserved for mourning and working-class women. That same decade, she debuted her perfume, Chanel No. 5, as well as the Chanel suit with a fitted skirt, inspired by the boxy lines of men’s clothing and employing a sporty tweed.
Chanel closed her fashion operations during World War II, then returned to the industry in 1954 to design for the functional needs of modern women.
Structure and wearability endured in all of Chanel’s clothing and accessories, like the quilted leather 2.55 handbag — a 1955 update of a 1920s-era design — with its gold-chain shoulder strap that freed up a woman’s hands. The 1957 two-tone slingback pumps had a practical heel height while offering a bold statement in the black tip of the shoes. Her collarless jacket reacted against the constricting styles of Christian Dior's New Look, replacing them with a design that was timeless, an instant classic.
After Coco Chanel died in 1971, the brand underwent several changes in leadership, including fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld, who took over as artistic director in 1983. His collections for Chanel displayed his knack for synthesizing old and new, high and low. Lagerfeld revived Chanel ballet flats and thoroughly embraced the classic logo's interlocking CCs, which took the form of a clasp featured on so many of the rare Chanel bags that are much sought after today.
Vintage Karl Lagerfeld designs for Chanel dresses, coats and other clothing of the 1980s, '90s and 2000s riffed on its iconography, accenting a lexicon of Chanel-isms with tastes of the moment. And as the 1990s have become associated with styles adopted by today’s supermodels and influencers, vintage Chanel bags of the 1990s are among the most prized of the brand’s offerings.
Over the years, the company has continued to innovate, such as expanding into ready-to-wear fashion in 1978 and, in 2002, establishing a subsidiary company — Paraffection — dedicated to preserving the heritage skills of fashion artisan workshops. The House of Chanel still operates its flagship on rue Cambon in Paris, where it all began.
Browse vintage Chanel bags, evening dresses, shoes, jewelry and other clothing and accessories 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.