Colorful Bangle
Vintage 1980s French Modernist Bangles
Amethyst, Peridot, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s American Modernist Bangles
Lapis Lazuli, Jade, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s Italian Modernist Bangles
Quartz, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s French Medieval Bangles
Bronze
Early 2000s Indian Anglo-Indian Bangles
Diamond, Gold, 22k Gold, Enamel
Early 2000s Indian Anglo-Indian Bangles
Diamond, Gold, 22k Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Bangles
Sapphire, Star Sapphire, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Unknown Bangles
Emerald, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Bangles
Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Indian Anglo-Indian Bangles
Diamond, Gold, 22k Gold, Enamel, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Bangles
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Cuff Bracelets
Diamond, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Bangles
Black Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Bangles
14k Gold
2010s Bangles
14k Gold
2010s German Contemporary Bangles
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Antique 1850s Unknown Victorian Bangles
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold
Vintage 1970s Unknown Bangles
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s American Bangles
Vintage 1970s American Modernist Bangles
Agate, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French Bangles
Vintage 1980s Italian Modernist Bangles
Jasper, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s Italian Modernist Bangles
Quartz, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s Italian Modernist Bangles
Quartz, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Bangles
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Peridot, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Austrian Contemporary Bangles
Early 20th Century Japanese Art Deco Bangles
Vintage 1980s American Bangles
18k Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1980s Unknown Bangles
2010s Singaporean Bangles
Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1970s American Bangles
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Bangles
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Bangles
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Bangles
Rock Crystal, Amethyst, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s French Modernist Bangles
Coral, Onyx, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Japanese Art Deco Bangles
Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Bangles
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Bangles
Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Bangles
Enamel
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Late Victorian Bangles
Sterling Silver, Gilt Metal
Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Bangles
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Bangles
Gold Plate, Enamel
Vintage 1950s Unknown Retro Bangles
Vintage 1970s Bangles
Diamond, Enamel, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Bangles
Palladium, Enamel
Vintage 1980s Italian Bangles
Amethyst, Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Bangles
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1950s American Retro Bangles
Late 20th Century Link Bracelets
Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary American Cuff Bracelets
Crystal, Gold Plate
1990s Austrian Bangles
Gold Plate
1990s Austrian Bangles
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Bangles
Amethyst, Citrine, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Bangles
Vintage 1930s American Bangles
Late 20th Century Bangles
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k 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.
Find a diverse collection of bracelets that you can sort by style, stone cut and more on 1stDibs.
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