Natural Diamond Sapphire Bracelet 18K Yellow & Rose Gold
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Diamond Sapphire Bracelet 18K Yellow & Rose Gold This terrific estate bracelet is finely crafted in solid 18K Yellow Gold and Rose gold for the clasp and set with genuine Earth ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Diamond Charm Bracelet 18K White Gold 3.45 TDW
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Natural Diamond Charm Bracelet 18K White Gold 3.45 TDW This amazing multi- charm diamond bracelet has been made in Italy.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
6.42 Ctw Oval Cut Diamond Bracelet 18K White Gold Bangle
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
6.42 Ctw Oval Cut Diamond Bracelet 18K White Gold Bangle This unusual estate bangle bracelet is made in solid 18K White Gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural Diamond Heart Bracelet 18k White Gold 6.75" Long
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Natural Diamond Heart Bracelet 18K White Gold 6.75" Long This amazing estate heart bracelet is crafted in solid 18K White gold and set with white and fiery round brilliant cut diamo...
Diamond, White Gold
Daniel K Diamond 18 Karat Gold Circle Chain Link Bracelet
By Daniel K
Located in Miami, FL
Feel flirty and daring with this fashionable Estate Diamond 18K Gold Circle Chain Link Bracelet.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Boucheron Bracelet 18k White Gold Diamond Estate Jewelry
By Boucheron
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The bracelet is stamped with the Boucheron maker's marks, hallmarks for 18k gold, serial number.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Estate 18K Yellow Gold BUCCELLATI Weave Bracelet - VHK#244b
By Buccellati
Located in Hicksville, NY
Estate 18K Yellow Gold BUCCELLATI Weave Bracelet - VHK#244b Item Details: Year: 1950s Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 27.8 grams (All Items Total) Make...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Estate Cartier Penelope 3ctw Diamond Bracelet 18K Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Estate Cartier Penelope Diamond Bracelet in 18K Yellow Gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Diamond Spiral Gold Bracelet Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Exclusive Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Spiral Bracelet, featuring over four hundred Brilliant cut Diamonds set into an individual element. Gently spiraling around an 18K...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Estate 18K Yellow Gold Ruby Lion Bypass Bracelet - VHK#336B
Located in Hicksville, NY
Title: Estate 18K Yellow Gold Ruby Lion Bypass Bracelet - VHK#336B Item Details: Year: 1990s Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 21.7 grams (All Items Total...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Estate Panther Wraparound Bracelet 18k Gold Diamond Sapphire Emerald
Located in Orlando, FL
Estate Panther Bracelet in 18K Yellow Gold with Diamonds, Blue Sapphires & Emerald Eyes An exceptional and highly sculptural panther bracelet, masterfully crafted in rich 18K yel...
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$22,400Sale Price|20% Off
Estate 18K Yellow Gold 6.00cttw Diamond Weave Carpet Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
A bold and beautifully constructed bracelet crafted in rich 18K yellow gold, designed with a striking woven motif that gives the piece both texture and dimension. The wide, one-inch ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Estate Hermes Charm Bracelet in 18K Rose Gold
By Hermès
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Estate Hermes charm bracelet. Handmade in 18k rose gold.
Rose Gold
Estate 34.50cts Diamond 18K Gold Dome Cuff Statement Bracelet
Located in Miami, FL
Presenting a Wide Dome Statement Diamond Bangle Bracelet. Prong and Pave set natural Diamonds in line form made in solid 18K White Gold secured with Insert Clasp. Graduating from 15m...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Estate 18K White Gold Pearl And Diamond Tennis Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
The 18K White Gold 15.00cttw Round Diamond And Pearl One Line Bracelet is a stunning piece that seamlessly combines the elegance of diamonds with the timeless beauty of pearls. Craft...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Estate Oscar Heyman 18K Gold Ruby and Diamond Bracelet
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Houston, TX
Oscar Heyman & Brothers bracelet composed of 18K yellow gold with oval rubies and round diamonds. The rubies total 35.73 carats and round brilliant-cut diamonds that total 5.18 ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold, Gold
Estate Charles Krypell 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Bracelet - VHK#362a
By Charles Krypell
Located in Hicksville, NY
Estate Charles Krypell 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Bracelet - VHK#362a Year: 2000s Item Details: Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 49.0 grams (All Items Tota...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Diamond Link Swirl Bracelet 14k Gold 4.50 TDW
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Natural Diamond Link Swirl Bracelet 14K Gold 4.50 TDW This gorgeous estate bracelet is crafted in solid 18K Yellow and White Gold and set with white and fiery diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Estate Tiffany & Co. 18K Yellow Gold Oval Link Bracelet - VHK#404a
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Hicksville, NY
Estate Tiffany & Co. 18K Yellow Gold Oval Link Bracelet - VHK#404a Item Details: Year: 2000s Metal Type: 18K [Hallmarked and Tested] Weight: 16.9 grams (All Items Total) Brace...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Estate Enamel and Coral Charm Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Add a touch of vintage charm to your jewelry collection with this stunning 18K Estate Enamel and Coral Charm Bracelet! Made from luxurious 18k yellow gold, the bracelet features brig...
Coral, 18k Gold
Vintage Cartier Charm Bracelet 18k Gold French Estate Jewelry
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A rare vintage Cartier charm bracelet, made of 18 karat yellow gold, featuring gemstones. The vintage bracelet has six charms in total. Two charms of a hexagon...
Diamond, Emerald, Malachite, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Estate 18K Yellow Gold Cabochon Cushion Malachite Princess Diamond Bracelet
Located in Winter Springs, FL
A refined, contemporary bracelet that balances saturated color with clean, structured design. Rich, cushion-shaped cabochon malachite—each stone displaying its natural banding—create...
Diamond, Malachite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Gold Multi Color Gemstone Vintage Estate X Bezel Bracelet
Located in Miami, FL
A vibrant vintage estate bracelet, crafted in solid 18K yellow gold, featuring a combination of bezel-set gemstones including tourmaline, amethyst, iolite, and citrine.
Citrine, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Trinity Bracelet 18k Yellow White Rose Gold Estate Jewelry
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An iconic Cartier Trinity bracelet made of 18k yellow, white, and rose gold. The Cartier’s Trinity bracelet is all about simplicity, movement, and meaning. Made of three interlocking...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Bracelet 18k Gold Sapphire Turquoise Estate Jewelry
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An amazing vintage bracelet by Tiffany & Co. made of 18 karat gold, turquoise, and sapphire. This Tiffany bracelet comprises hammered gold square links which frame the gemstones. It ...
Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$60,000Sale Price|20% Off
Estate 18K White Gold Diamond & Colombian Emerald Wide Bangle Bracelet
Located in Chicago, IL
Estate 18K White Gold Diamond & Colombian Emerald Wide Bangle Bracelet This elegant estate bangle bracelet is crafted in 18K white gold with a refined multi-row 3D design.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Massive Estate 18K Yellow Gold Rigato Statement Bracelet, 1970's
Located in New York, NY
Fabulous, massive 18K yellow gold cuff statement bracelet in the Rigato technique, synonymous with fine Italian craftsmanship 1970's Weight: 93.8 grams Marks: 750, 18K, Italy The Rig...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Estate 4.00 carat Diamond 18K Gold Oval Halo Link Bracelet
Located in Miami, FL
Estate Diamond Bracelet, crafted in 18K white gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Lalounis 18K Yellow Gold Greek Key Link Vintage Bracelet Estate Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Designer: lalaoonis Title: This distinctive vintage and estate Lalounis link bracelet is crafted in rich 18 karat yellow gold, showcasing the designer’s signature classical inspirati...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Estate Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Link Bracelet - VHK#335
Located in Hicksville, NY
Estate Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Link Bracelet - VHK#335 Item Details: Metal Type: 18k [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 6.5 grams (All Items Total) Year: 1940s Bracelet Length Mea...
Estate 18K White Gold Bangle Bracelet with 5 Carat Round Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Video: Video Link Detailed Description: Vintage Estate Elegance Embrace timeless elegance with this vintage estate bangle, crafted in luxurious 18 Karat white gold. Embellished with ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Imperial Topaz and Diamond Gold Bracelet Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Imperial Topaz and Diamond Gold Bracelet. Featuring 10 matching Imperial Topaz weighing approx. 30tcw. Interspaced with Diamonds, weighing approx. 1.70tcw. Dimensio...
Diamond, Topaz, Imperial Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Sapphire Gold 16.5mm Round Bangle Bracelet Fine Estate Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Blue Sapphire Gemstone 16.5mm Round Gold Bangle Bracelet. Hand set with 30tcw Cabochon Blue Sapphires. Beautifully Hand crafted in 18K Yellow Gold. More Beautiful i...
Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond White Gold Semi-Articulated Bracelet Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Elegant and finely detailed Art Deco Revival Diamond Semi-Articulated White Gold Bracelet. Decorated with 10 square links, each adorned with 4 round Brilliant-cut D...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
7.00tcw Multi Gemstone Gold Link Vintage Bracelet Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Elegant and finely detailed Vintage Multi Rainbow Gemstone Gold Bracelet. Featuring 14 Hand set Gemstones, weighing approx. 7tcw. Hand crafted in 18K Yellow Gold. M...
Multi-gemstone, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bulgari 33.86 ct Ruby & Diamond Bracelet in 18K Gold – Signed Estate
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Carat Weight: Ruby 33.86 carats Certifications: SSEF Size: 15.5 cm Creator: Bulgari Metal: 18k yellow gold Weight: 113.30 grams Period: 1993 Bulgari's exquisite bracelet is a harmon...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Estate Diamond & Sapphire 18K Gold Cuff Bangle Bracelet 49.3 Gr NR
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Estate Diamond & Sapphire 18K Gold Cuff Bangle Bracelet 49.3 Gr NR Approx 2 carats of diamonds and sapphires total
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
$312Sale Price|20% Off
David Yurman Bl Topaz Turquoise Cuff Bracelet 18k Gold Silver Estate
By David Yurman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Authentic David Yurman Blue Topaz and Turquoise Cuff Bracelet 18k Yellow Gold & Silver Estate DY799 Retail: $995.00 This elegant Authentic David Yurman cuff bracelet is made of...
Topaz, Blue Topaz, Turquoise, Sterling Silver, 18k Gold
Estate Vintage Elsa Peretti 18K Gold & Sterling Silver Magic Disc Bracelet - VHK
By Elsa Peretti
Located in Hicksville, NY
Estate Vintage Elsa Peretti 18K Gold & Sterling Silver Magic Disc Bracelet - VHK#818a Item Details: Year: 1990s Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold & Sterling Silver [Hallmarked, an...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Estate Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver 18K Yellow Gold Spider Cuff Bracelet
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Fabulous estate Tiffany & Co. 18K yellow gold and sterling silver Spider cuff bracelet 2001 Large scale beautiful Tiffany Spider statement cuff in excellent condition.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
$16,800Sale Price|20% Off
Jose Hess 18K Gold Geometric Diamond Bracelet 4+ Carats Estate Piece
By Jose Hess
Located in Chicago, IL
This striking Jose Hess bracelet is a bold expression of contemporary design, expertly crafted in 18K yellow gold and set with over 4 carats of fine diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Chapeau Chinois Bracelet 18k Gold Paris Estate VCA
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish estate Van Cleef & Arpels "Chapeau Chinois" bracelet crafted in 18 karat yellow gold (circa early 2000s). Timeless and oh so chic, the "Chapeau Chinois" collection by Van C...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Estate Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby Sapphire and Emerald Bracelet - VHK#
Located in Hicksville, NY
Estate Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby Sapphire and Emerald Bracelet - VHK#726a Item Details: Year: 1980s Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 23.3 gram...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Estate 18K Yellow Gold 21 Carat Diamond Carpet Multi-Row Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
The 18k yellow gold estate diamond "carpet" style bracelet is an exquisite piece of jewelry that exudes elegance and luxury.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond Estate Hinge Bracelet
Located in Miami, FL
Be dazzled by this 18kt Yellow Gold Diamond Estate Hinge Bracelet! This beautiful piece boasts 132 Round diamonds and 10 Baguette diamonds for a dazzling grand total. A must-have for...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
Estate 18K White Gold South Sea Pearl Diamond Cuff Bracelet 7”
Located in Winter Springs, FL
An exceptionally well-made cuff bracelet crafted in heavy 18K white gold and flush set with approximately 2.40cttw in F-H color Vs1-2 clarity round diamonds with each section being s...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Tiffany & Co 7.5mm Pearl Bracelet Signature 18k White Gold X Clasp Estate
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish and finely detailed estate Tiffany & Co pearl bracelet from the 'Signature' pearls collection, finished with an 18k white gold 'X' clasp.
Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Estate 18K Yellow Gold Single Cut Diamond Star Set Weave Bracelet
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Vintage Estate 18K Yellow Gold Single Cut Diamond Star Set Weave Bracelet.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Estate 18k White Gold Vivid Ruby & Diamond Stations Link Line Dainty Bracelet
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (6) Natural Genuine Rubies - Oval Cut - Prong Set - Vivid Red Color - 4 x 3mm (approx.) - 1.30ctw (exact) (24) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave Set...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Estate 18K While Gold Zydo Italian Floral Motif Pavé Diamond Bracelet 9ctw
By ZYDO
Located in Winter Springs, FL
A bold and intricately composed Italian bracelet by Zydo, where sculptural openwork meets brilliant pavé. The design flows with a natural rhythm—elongated links softened by diamond-s...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$7,280Sale Price|20% Off
Estate 18K Yellow Gold Mother Of Pearl, Ruby And Diamond Bangle Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
This estate bangle is crafted in 18K yellow gold and features a clean, geometric design accented with mother of pearl, rubies, and diamonds.
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
$78,400Sale Price|20% Off
Bvlgari Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Pearl and Ruby Rare Cuff Bracelet Estate
By Bulgari
Located in Chicago, IL
This rare vintage Bvlgari cuff bracelet is a striking example of the maison’s bold Italian design and masterful craftsmanship. Beautifully fashioned in luxurious 18 karat yellow gold...
Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Estate 18K Gold Princess -Cut Yellow and White Diamond Line Bracelet
Located in Houston, TX
Classic line bracelet composed of platinum and 18K yellow gold featuring alternating white and yellow princess-cut diamonds. There are 28 diamonds that total 5.10 carats, fancy yel...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Estate 18K Rose Gold Pavé Pink Sapphire & Diamond Wide Domed Cuff Bracelet 47ctw
Located in Winter Springs, FL
A luxurious contemporary cuff bracelet crafted in substantial 18 karat rose gold, designed with the kind of scale and gemstone presence reserved for serious fine jewelry collectors. ...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Estate 6.70cts Diamond 18K White Gold Oval Style Link Bracelet
Located in Miami, FL
Feel the elegance every day with this stunning Diamond Oval Link Bracelet! This 1990's bracelet is centered in each link by 10 Marquise-cut Genuine diamond, 180 round diamonds, both ...
Diamond, White Gold
White and Burgundy Enamel and Diamond Gold Bracelet Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Awesome Enamel and Diamond Gold Bangle Cuff Bracelet. Hand set with round Brilliant Diamonds, weighing approx. 0.30tcw. Beautifully Hand crafted White and Burgundy abstract designs, ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
Estate Multi-Colored Diamond, Emerald and Sapphire Bracelet in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Wailea, HI
Estate Multi-Colored Diamond, Emerald and Sapphire Bracelet in 18k Yellow Gold.
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
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.
This iconic jewel has captured countless hearts with its elegant design and its amatory symbolism. Counterfeiters have taken note of the demand and created fake versions. If you’re looking for a genuine Cartier Love bracelet, it’s crucial to check all the elements for authenticity. Our guide will teach you the telltale traits of a knockoff.
Mid-20th-century designer Andrew Grima upended tradition with his avant-garde aesthetic.
As elegant as they are versatile, these jewels have become chic staples.
From cameos to cigar bands, here are the looks on our radar this season.
The decades-old design is one of the most sought-after pieces of jewelry in the world.
Organic shapes, surprising textures, shimmering colors and inventive embellishments take the new generation of pearl jewelry from classic to cutting-edge.
Soak up the pleasures of the season with a these bold gems.
The philanthropist and heiress was an avid jewelry collector, and her trove of Jean Schlumberger creations embodies the love of nature she shared with the famed designer.