Child Charm Bracelet
Late 20th Century Charm Bracelets
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century British Pendant Necklaces
9k Gold
Mid-20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 1840s French Anklets
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Vintage 1980s American Modernist Band Rings
Quartz, Tourmaline, Peridot, Opal, Aquamarine, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
2010s Italian Aesthetic Movement Pendant Necklaces
1990s Wrist Watches
2010s Italian Fashion Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1980s Clutches
2010s Top Handle Bags
Vintage 1960s Unknown Brooches
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s French Top Handle Bags
Vintage 1980s American Band Rings
Tourmaline, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches
Gold Plate
2010s Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags
Mid-20th Century Pendant Necklaces
2010s Structured Shoulder Bags
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Wrist Watches
Diamond, Rose Gold
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
1990s Italian Modernist Cocktail Rings
Coral, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Charm Bracelets
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Charm Bracelets
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Italian Charm Bracelets
Diamond, 22k Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Charm Bracelets
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Charm Bracelets
White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Chain Bracelets
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Cuff Bracelets
Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Chain Bracelets
18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Chain Bracelets
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Chain Bracelets
White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Chain Bracelets
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Chain Bracelets
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s Contemporary Charm Bracelets
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Italian Retro Charm Bracelets
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s American Charm Bracelets
10k Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, 9k Gold
Vintage 1950s American Charm Bracelets
Sapphire, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century Charm Bracelets
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Charm Bracelets
Pearl, 9k Gold, Enamel
Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
20th Century English Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Pink Diamond, Sapphire, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Green Sa...
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Charm Bracelets
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s American Charm Bracelets
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Dutch Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
Antique 19th Century Unknown Etruscan Revival Figurines and Sculptures
Quartz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 19th Century French Bangles
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Modern Charm Bracelets
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
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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