French Design Bracelets
Antique Early 1900s French Belle Époque Link Bracelets
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 19th Century French Romantic Bangles
Diamond, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s French Retro Bracelets
18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Bangles
Vintage 1980s Swiss Bangles
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Bangles
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Bangles
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Bangles
1990s French Modern Cuff Bracelets
Vintage 1930s American Regency Link Bracelets
Rhodium, Base Metal
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Bangles
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Bangles
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Bangles
Vintage 1950s Bangles
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s French Art Deco Charm Bracelets
Emerald, Pearl, Gold
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Bangles
Antique 1870s French Victorian Cuff Bracelets
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Modern Bracelets
Diamond, Quartz, Rock Crystal, Blue Sapphire, Tourmaline, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Italian Retro Retro Bracelets
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
20th Century French Bangles
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1930s French Retro Bangles
Cultured Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 2000s French Bangles
Gilt Metal
20th Century French Cuff Bracelets
Vintage 1910s French Art Nouveau Bangles
20th Century French Bangles
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Bangles
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Link Bracelets
Diamond, Platinum
20th Century French Link Bracelets
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1980s French Modern Cuff Bracelets
Crystal, Base Metal, Gilt Metal
20th Century French Cuff Bracelets
Gilt Metal
20th Century Unknown Art Deco Link Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 1980s German Link Bracelets
Gold Plate
20th Century Cuff Bracelets
Sterling Silver
Antique 1880s French Bangles
18k Gold
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Link Bracelets
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s French Cuff Bracelets
18k Gold
Antique 1880s French Victorian Link Bracelets
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s French Modernist Retro Bracelets
Gilt Metal, Gold Plate, Bronze
Vintage 1910s French Edwardian More Bracelets
Diamond, Platinum
Mid-20th Century French Retro Retro Bracelets
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s French Victorian Bangles
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1940s French Retro Retro Bracelets
18k Gold
20th Century French Chain Bracelets
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s French Victorian Bangles
Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, Silver
Vintage 1910s French Edwardian More Bracelets
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
20th Century French Artisan Cuff Bracelets
18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1940s French Retro Retro Bracelets
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1910s French Link Bracelets
Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s French Chain Bracelets
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Link Bracelets
Diamond, Platinum
Mid-20th Century French More Bracelets
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Modern Link Bracelets
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Art Deco Modern Bracelets
Diamond, Gold
20th Century French More Bracelets
Mixed Metal
Vintage 1930s French Victorian Bangles
Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Link Bracelets
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1930s French Victorian Bangles
Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Link Bracelets
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Bangles
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1930s French Cuff Bracelets
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
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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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- What is bracelet in French?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024In French, the word bracelet is simply bracelet. However, you pronounce the word differently than you do in English. To pronounce bracelet in French, say "BRAHSS-lay." On 1stDibs, explore a diverse assortment of antique, vintage and contemporary bracelets from some of the world's top dealers.
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