Edwardian Pearl Bracelet
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Link Bracelets
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Unknown Edwardian Link Bracelets
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Link Bracelets
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Bangles
Coral, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold
Vintage 1910s American Edwardian Link Bracelets
Coral, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Bangles
Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold
Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Link Bracelets
Diamond, Pearl, Gold
Antique Early 1900s European Edwardian Link Bracelets
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Link Bracelets
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s European Edwardian Link Bracelets
Natural Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Link Bracelets
Amethyst, Pearl, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Dangle Earrings
Pearl, Star Sapphire, 10k Gold, Gold
Early 20th Century European Edwardian Link Bracelets
Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Bangles
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Link Bracelets
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century Wrist Watches
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Platinum, Enamel
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Link Bracelets
Crystal, Pearl, Rock Crystal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Bangles
Pearl, Sapphire, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold
Early 20th Century Edwardian Link Bracelets
Blue Sapphire
21st Century and Contemporary Edwardian Retro Bracelets
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s French Edwardian Link Bracelets
Emerald, Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1910s Unknown Link Bracelets
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s English Belle Époque Link Bracelets
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century French Edwardian Chain Bracelets
Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Link Bracelets
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Link Bracelets
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Link Bracelets
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Link Bracelets
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
2010s North American Art Deco Beaded Bracelets
Diamond, Pearl, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Link Bracelets
Garnet, Pearl, Tourmaline, 15k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Link Bracelets
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Vintage 1910s American Edwardian Link Bracelets
Diamond, Oriental Pearl, 18k Gold
Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Link Bracelets
Amethyst, Pearl, Peridot, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1910s American Bangles
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1910s German Edwardian Link Bracelets
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Oriental Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Link Bracelets
Diamond, Platinum, Gold
Vintage 1910s American Bangles
Cultured Pearl, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Wrist Watches
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
20th Century More Bracelets
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
20th Century Unknown Edwardian More Bracelets
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Edwardian Link Bracelets
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Unknown Edwardian Chain Bracelets
Pearl, White Gold
Vintage 1920s Unknown Edwardian Chain Bracelets
Freshwater Pearl, White Gold
Vintage 1910s French Edwardian Beaded Bracelets
Natural Pearl, Platinum
Early 20th Century Edwardian More Bracelets
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Early 20th Century Edwardian Retro Bracelets
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold Plate, 18k Gold
Vintage 1920s Unknown Edwardian Link Bracelets
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Bangles
Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Retro Bracelets
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Link Bracelets
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Diamond
20th Century English Edwardian Bangles
Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Beaded Bracelets
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum, 18k Gold
20th Century English Edwardian Chain Bracelets
Pearl, Turquoise, Gold
Vintage 1910s Beaded Bracelets
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
20th Century Unknown Edwardian More Bracelets
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum, 18k Gold
20th Century Unknown Edwardian Cuff Bracelets
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1910s French Edwardian More Bracelets
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Link Bracelets
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Link Bracelets
Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 9k Gold
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The Legacy of Pearl in Jewelry Design
The pearl has been synonymous with ladylike elegance since the Tudor period — learn what to look for when shopping for vintage and antique pearl jewelry as well as how to tell the origin of a pearl with our handy primer.
Every woman at some point in her life desires a simple strand of pearls. They are elegant, timeless, versatile — just ask Coco Chanel or Jacqueline Kennedy — and valuable. In 1917, Pierre Cartier famously traded a double-strand of natural pearls for a Fifth Avenue mansion, the Cartier brand’s flagship store ever since. And if you were born in the beginning of summer, pearl is the June birthstone.
It is possible to tell where a pearl originated from its appearance. Akoyas are usually round and white — the classic pearl, if you will. South Sea pearls are normally larger and vary in color; orangey yellow ones are not uncommon. Tahitian pearls are mostly black but can also be gray or brown, and between the Akoya and the South Sea varieties in size. Freshwater pearls, or Orientals, run the gamut in terms of color and size, but in shape, they tend to resemble Rice Krispies. Another important distinction is a round pearl versus a baroque pearl. A round pearl is self-explanatory, but there are two types of baroque pearls: symmetrical and asymmetrical. In general, the symmetrical variation commands a higher valuation. Within a strand of pearls, uniformity is prized — the more the individual pearls resemble one another, the more valuable the strand.
According to the Gemological Institute of America (GIA), the earliest recorded mention of a pearl was in 2206 BC by a Chinese historian. Centuries later, Christopher Columbus made it a point to visit pearl fisheries during his 15th-century exploration of the Caribbean. Since the late-19th century, the Japanese have been at the forefront of cultivating pearls, when jeweler Kokichi Mikimoto successfully cultured the world’s first pearl in 1893.
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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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- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 20, 2024To tell if a pearl bracelet is real, consider its appearance and feel. Whether uncultured or cultured, real pearls are naturally derived from mollusks. No two are ever completely identical in shape, color and size. As a result, a real pearl bracelet will show off small variations from pearl to pearl. In addition, genuine pearls have a slightly rough or gritty texture. A bracelet with perfectly smooth and uniform pearls is unlikely to be real. If you'd like an expert opinion on your bracelet, take it to an experienced jeweler or certified appraiser. Explore an assortment of pearl bracelets on 1stDibs.