Chinese Filigree Bracelet
20th Century Chinese Link Bracelets
Agate, Silver
Mid-20th Century Chinese Cuff Bracelets
Silver, Sterling Silver, Gilt Metal
Mid-20th Century Hong Kong Link Bracelets
Jade, Silver
Vintage 1970s Link Bracelets
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1930s Chinese Art Deco Link Bracelets
Jade, Tourmaline, Vermeil, Silver
Mid-20th Century Chinese Cuff Bracelets
Jade, Silver
Vintage 1920s Chinese Art Deco Link Bracelets
Jade, Silver, Sterling Silver, Gilt Metal
Vintage 1920s Chinese Arts and Crafts Bangles
Carnelian, Jade, Silver, Gold-filled
Mid-20th Century Chinese Cuff Bracelets
Coral, Turquoise, Silver
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Fashion Rings
Sterling Silver
20th Century Chinese Art Deco Retro Bracelets
Lapis Lazuli, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Mexican More Objets d'Art and Vertu
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Chinese Artisan Beaded Bracelets
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1960s Chinese Bangles
Vermeil, Silver, Enamel
Vintage 1970s English Charm Bracelets
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1970s North American Native American Three-Stone Rings
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Marcasite, Pyrite, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary European Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s Japanese Art Nouveau Beaded Necklaces
Jade
Vintage 1920s Fashion Rings
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Jade, 14k Gold
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Marcasite, Onyx, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Jade, Onyx, 9k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Chinese Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Jade
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Vintage 1910s Unknown Art Nouveau Link Bracelets
Jade, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Chinese Link Bracelets
20th Century Chinese Link Bracelets
Mid-20th Century Chinese Link Bracelets
Jade, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Chinese More Bracelets
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Chinese Collectible Jewelry
Amber, Silver
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Nouveau Beaded Bracelets
Jade, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1920s Chinese Bangles
Malachite, Enamel, Vermeil, Silver
Vintage 1920s Chinese Link Bracelets
Lapis Lazuli, Silver
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Link Bracelets
Silver
2010s Chinese Artisan Link Bracelets
Quartz, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1970s American Retro Link Bracelets
Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver
20th Century More Bracelets
Silver
Vintage 1960s Chinese Link Bracelets
Turquoise, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
20th Century Italian Link Bracelets
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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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