Dolphin Bracelet
20th Century Contemporary Link Bracelets
Black Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Retro Bracelets
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s Russian Russian Empire Bangles
Diamond, 18k Gold
1990s Spanish Contemporary Cuff Bracelets
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Unknown Chain Bracelets
Diamond
1990s Charm Bracelets
Sterling Silver, Enamel
1990s Austrian Modern Bracelets
Gold Plate, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Charm Bracelets
18k Gold
1990s Austrian Modern Bracelets
Palladium
1990s Unknown Retro Bangles
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Chain Bracelets
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Austrian Retro Bracelets
Enamel, Palladium
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Bangles
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Modern Bracelets
Gold Plate, Enamel
1990s French Modern Bracelets
Gold Plate, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Link Necklaces
Yellow Gold
1990s Modern Charm Bracelets
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
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2010s Italian Contemporary Modern Bracelets
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Chain Bracelets
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Modern Bangles
Turquoise, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Contemporary Bangles
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s American Cuff Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary More Bracelets
Yellow Gold
2010s Unknown Modern Link Bracelets
Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Drop Necklaces
18k Gold
Antique 1820s British George III Link Bracelets
18k Gold
Vintage 1980s Greek Bangles
Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Greek Bangles
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Spanish Cuff Bracelets
Diamond, 18k Gold
20th Century Spanish Bangles
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Bangles
Diamond, White Gold
Vintage 1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry
Gold
Vintage 1980s French Contemporary Bangles
Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Italian Bangles
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1980s Greek Bangles
22k Gold
Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Charm Bracelets
Gold
20th Century American Modern Cuff Bracelets
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Modern Bracelets
Palladium
20th Century French Cuff Bracelets
20th Century French Cuff Bracelets
1990s Spanish Artisan Cuff Bracelets
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Modern Bracelets
Palladium
21st Century and Contemporary Bangles
Lapis Lazuli, Yellow Gold
American Clamper Bracelets
1990s Greek Contemporary Bangles
22k Gold
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Bracelets
Cultured Pearl, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Cuff Bracelets
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Cuff Bracelets
Ruby, 18k Gold
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1990s Spanish Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Spanish Art Nouveau Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Cuff Bracelets
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Link Bracelets
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
1990s Spanish Artist Link Bracelets
Yellow Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Bridal Rings
Garnet, 14k Gold
Antique 1870s French Bangles
Pearl, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Egyptian Modern Retro Bracelets
Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s Drop Earrings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage 1910s European Retro Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings
Blue Diamond
Antique 1840s Victorian Bangles
Diamond, Enamel
20th Century Bangles
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Retro Bracelets
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 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.
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