Essex Crystal Bracelet
Vintage 1910s American Link Bracelets
Crystal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Link Bracelets
Crystal, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century Charm Bracelets
Crystal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Rock Crystal, 14k Gold
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Link Bracelets
Crystal, Pearl, Rock Crystal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Italian Modern Retro Bracelets
Crystal, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Charm Bracelets
Diamond, Rock Crystal, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum
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18k Gold, Enamel
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14k Gold, White Gold
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Crystal, Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1940s Retro Link Bracelets
Crystal, Quartz, Enamel, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Crystal, 9k Gold
20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Crystal, 9k Gold
Vintage 1940s American More Bracelets
14k Gold
Vintage 1910s American Link Bracelets
White Diamond, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Chain Bracelets
14k Gold
Antique 19th Century Unknown Late Victorian Link Bracelets
Crystal, Rock Crystal, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Retro Bracelets
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1930s English Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
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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.
- What is Essex crystal?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Essex crystal is a type of jewelry that features a polished dome made of rock crystal. Jewelry makers reverse-carve an image into the flat base of the crystal, and the image then becomes visible inside of the dome. Find a selection of Essex crystal jewelry and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
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