Antique 1890s French Floral Old Cut Diamond Bracelet, Rare Collector Jewel
Located in London, GB
This is a true collector and investor piece — authentic 19th-century French diamond bracelets of this calibre are extremely difficult to find today, especially with nearly 300 origin...
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Pair French Antique Rose Cut Diamond 18K Gold Bracelets, Early Marcus & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Fabulous pair of antique French Rose cut and European cut diamond 18K rose gold and silver topped gold bracelets, the diamonds 4.45 TCW, in an early Marcus & Co. leather silk lin...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
French Art Deco Platinum Diamond Choker Necklace or Pair of Bracelets, 20 Carats
Located in London, GB
A French, Art Deco, diamond necklace or pair of bracelets, each bracelet is designed as eight, decorative panel sections with alternating, geometric, designs, set with round brillian...
Diamond, Platinum
Unique French Cut Sapphire Diamond Wide Line Bracelet
By Diamond Scene New York
Located in New York, NY
15.80 carats of French Cut blue sapphires! 5.14 carats of round brilliant cut diamonds. Gorgeous 18k white gold mounting with engraved detailing.
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Set of 3 Bracelets in 18 Kt White Gold, Rubies, Diamonds, Sapphires
Located in Paris, FR
Set of 3 Bracelets in 18 kt white gold, rubies, diamonds and sapphires - Bracelet in 18-carat white gold, rubies and diamonds composed of 14 patterns of 4 calibrated rail-set rubies ...
Ruby, Sapphire, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Set of 3 Bracelets in 18 Karat Gold, Rubies, Emeralds, Sapphires and Diamonds
Located in Paris, FR
Set of 3 Bracelets in 18 Carat white Gold, Rubies, Emeralds, Sapphires and Diamonds - 18 kt white Gold Bracelet, 21 Rubies for 3.16 Carats alternated with Pairs of 0.24 Carat Diamond...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, White Gold, Gold
Set of Bracelets in 18k White Gold, Rubies 10.04 kt Emeralds 7.5 kt Diamonds
Located in Paris, FR
Set of two bracelets Rubies and Emeralds : Bracelet in 18-carat white gold, rubies and diamonds. 15 prong-set oval rubies (4x6mm each) for a total weight of 10.04 carats and 45 bezel...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Set of 3 Bracelets in 18 Kt White Gold, Rubies, Emeralds, Sapphires and Diamonds
Located in Paris, FR
Set of Three line bracelets: - Bracelet in 18-carat white gold, rubies and diamonds composed of 16 motifs of 4 calibrated rail-set rubies for a total weight of 3.28 carats alternatin...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Chaumet 4 Rigid Bracelets in Yellow Gold and Precious Stones
By Chaumet
Located in Paris, FR
CHAUMET 4 Rigid bracelets in yellow gold and emerald, sapphire, ruby and diamond precious stones.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French Diamond Snowflake Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
French Diamond Snowflake Bracelet An 18-karat white gold snowflake motif bracelet set with round and baguette cut diamonds. Approximate diamond weight: 12.05 carats Metal Type:...
Diamond, 18k Gold
French Bracelet Set with Diamonds
Located in New York, US
French Bracelet Set with Diamonds
Diamond
French Yellow Gold & Diamond Bracelet
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
Whilst not a true antique, this vintage bracelet is beautifully made and would be delightful stacked with a group of gold bangles and bracelets. Marked - French marks for platinum &...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
French Platinum Diamond Openwork Diamond Bracelet, 1960s
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This French platinum diamond bracelet showcases a refined openwork design that balances vintage craftsmanship with clean geometry.
Diamond, Platinum
French Art Deco diamond oval link bracelet
Located in New York, NY
An Art Deco pavé diamond bracelet comprised of elongated open oval links joined by diamond-set bar spacers, in platinum. France, Joseph Dworak. Atw diamonds 9.50 cts. This elegant A...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco French Diamond Platinum Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully designed and masterfully handcrafted this magnificent Art Deco bracelet from ca 1925 displays the unique characteristics of this roaring period in the last century. Set w...
Diamond, Platinum
Antique French Old Cut Diamond Bangles Bracelet
Located in Firenze, FI
antique bracelet in 14k rose gold with old cut diamonds (2.70c) set in silver in the central part .
Diamond, 14k Gold
Van Cleef and Arpels Diamond Bracelet French
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage Van Cleef and Arpels Diamond Platinum Bracelet 15 cts of Round Diamond And Baguette Diamonds Circa 1952 articulating platinum and diamond bracelet. 6.75 inches Length D-E ...
Diamond, Platinum
Art Deco Emerald Diamond Buckle Honeycomb Bracelet Platinum France French 1930s
Located in Lisbon, PT
Art Deco Emerald and Diamond “Buckle” Bracelet in Platinum, French, circa 1930s. A dazzling celebration of Art Deco geometry and glamour, this exceptional bracelet is a masterclass ...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
$22,000 / item
Edwardian French Diamond Sapphire Platinum Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully designed and magnificently handcrafted Edwardian bracelet from ca 1910. Bezel set with bright white diamonds and detailed with milligrain on top of the bezel, the flexibl...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
$17,000Sale Price|30% Off
French Cut Burmese Ruby & Diamond Bracelet
By GEM PLAZA
Located in New York, NY
An absolutely fabulous Ruby & Diamond bracelet from the Mordern era! Crafted in rose gold, this beautiful piece features sixty unique french cut burmese rubies and display a stun...
Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold
$20,000Sale Price|20% Off
Mauboussin Sapphire and Diamond Belt Bracelet, French Design
By Mauboussin
Located in New York, NY
This striking bracelet by Mauboussin — one of France’s most iconic maisons of high jewelry — showcases a bold and elegant belt design, adorned with a vibrant composition of blue sapp...
Diamond
1960s French Turquoise Diamond Platinum Bracelet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Elegant and stylish bracelet created in France in the 1960's. Features sixty eight oval Persian turquoise and ninety seven diamonds. Turquoise varies in color from blue, to greenish ...
Diamond, Turquoise, Platinum
Antique French Garnet and Diamond Bangle
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1880s, 18k, France. This superb example of late 19th-century Parisian jewelry features a stunning garnet cabochon bordered by rose-cut diamonds set in oh-so-French fleur-de-li...
Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, Silver
Vintage 18ct Gold French Diamond Bangle
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Diamond Bangle 18ct Gold French Stamped Circa 1960s This vintage diamond bangle is a true treasure. Crafted from 18ct gold and stamped with the French hallmark on the bac...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Art Deco Platinum & Diamond Bracelet - French
Located in Orlando, FL
French Art Deco Diamond Bracelet (Converted Watch), Platinum & 18k White Gold Diamonds: approx. 3.00 carats total weight, single cut; graded H color, SI clarity Metal: platinum ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Price Upon Request
French Ruby Diamond Gold Bangle Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
An exquisite ruby and diamond bangle with a central rectangular arched plaque set with four rows of oval-shaped rubies, framed by baguette-cut diamonds, flanked by brilliant and old ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
18K White Gold Diamond Bangle — ~1.00 ct (32 diamonds), French Hallmark
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
An elegant, slim 18K white-gold bangle set with a continuous row of small brilliant diamonds — a refined everyday jewel that also dresses up beautifully for evening. The low-profile,...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1925S French Art Deco Diamond Onyx Platinum Bracelet
Located in Geneva, CH
Art Deco Bracelet old mine cut diamonds and onyx set in platinum. French marks, numbered. Circa 1925. This elegant bracelet exemplifies the luxurious and geometric design elements c...
Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
Mellerio Platinum 13.25cttw Vintage Diamond French Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in the luxury of a bygone era with this exquisite Platinum Diamond Bracelet, adorned with a mesmerizing array of 156 diamonds totaling 13.25 carats. The vintage cut round, ...
Diamond, Platinum
Belle Epoque Antique French Diamond Link Bracelet 1890S
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1890s An antique French openwork floral motif bracelet is finely handcrafted in silver-topped 18K gold (front – silver, back – gold). The bracelet is embellished with 12 old br...
Diamond
Art Deco Platinum Diamond Emerald Bracelet 1920s French
Located in Monaco, MC
This magnificent Art Deco platinum bracelet represents the zenith of 1920s French haute joaillerie, embodying the geometric sophistication, technical mastery, and luxurious materials...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
French Art Deco Platinum Diamond Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully designed and masterfully handcrafted French Art Deco bracelet from ca 1930. Set with old cut diamonds with an approximate total diamond weight of 7 carats. French assay m...
Diamond, Platinum
Cartier diamond line bracelet, French, 1941.
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
Cartier diamond line bracelet. Set with seventy five rectangular baguette cut diamonds in open back part rubover settings with a combined approximate weight of 12.50 carats, to a bea...
Contemporary 3.20ct French Cut Sapphire and Diamond Bangle
Located in London, GB
This beautiful bracelet consists of 24 perfectly calibrated French cut sapphires. The stones are a stunning royal blue and have a combined weight of 3.20 carat. Along the sapphires a...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
1950s Vintage French Ruby and Diamond Gold Bracelet
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive vintage French 0.21 carat ruby and 0.08 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow and white gold bracelet; part of our diverse ruby jewelry collections. This fine and impressive ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
18K White Gold Diamond Bangle — ≈1.00 ct, French Hallmark
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
Specifications Metal: 18K white gold — French hallmark. Gemstones: pavé-set round brilliant melee diamonds, total weight approx. 1.00 ct.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage French 16.75Ct Diamond and Platinum Bracelet Circa 1950
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage French 16.75 carat diamond and platinum bracelet; part of our diverse collection of vintage diamond bracelets.
Diamond, Platinum, White Gold
Antique French 4.52 Carat Diamond and Platinum Bracelet
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique French 4.52 carat diamond, platinum and 18 karat white gold set bracelet; part of our diverse diamond jewellery and estate jewelry collections...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
1990s French 12.96 Carat Diamond and Yellow Gold Bracelet
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning vintage 1990s French 12.96 carat diamond and 18 karat yellow gold bracelet; part of our diverse diamond jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This stunning, fine and im...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$63,999Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage French Wide Diamond Sapphire Emerald Gold Bracelet
Located in Miami, FL
his French-made Diamond, Emerald , and Sapphire bracelet is sure to make a Statement in any room. Wide throughout and flexible bangle bracelet, this 18k yellow gold bracelet has man...
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Gold
Platinum Art Deco French bracelet with diamonds and rubies
Located in Amsterdam, NL
This exceptional platinum Art Deco bracelet has it all. It is pavé set with old-cut diamonds (app. 11.52 carats in total). The hallmark of Art Deco design, a striking geometric patte...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage Platinum & Diamond French Retro Bracelet
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
This exquisite 1940s bracelet is a stunning example of fine jewelry craftsmanship. Made from luxurious platinum, it features an impressive collection of mixed-cut diamonds that total...
Diamond, Platinum
French 18k Gold Platinum Emerald Diamond Bracelet Vintage Jewelry
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A vintage French 18k gold and platinum emerald and diamond bracelet with strong structure and rich detail. The bracelet’s band is crafted in textured gold with a detailed lattice pa...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Sophia D. French Cut Emerald and Diamond Line Bracelet
By Sophia D
Located in New York, NY
A Sophia D line bracelet featuring french cut emeralds and asscher cut diamonds set in platinum. Total diamond weight: 5.05 carats Total emerald weight: 6.37 carats Standard size, ...
Diamond, Emerald
French Antique Blue Sapphire Cabochon Diamond Gold Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Antique French made 18k gold bracelet, with 7 blue sapphire cabochons (measuring from 5.5 x 5mm to 9 x 7mm - one smaller stone has a tiny nick), with approx. 0.80ctw in old mine cut ...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold
Antique, French, Diamond Set Bamboo Bangle in Original Box
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
The original retailing box is included with the piece, and whilst it is unlikely that the jeweller in Dunkirk manufactured the bangle, it is a beautiful addition to an incredible pie...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Boucheron Diamond and Emerald Bracelet, French, circa 1970
By Boucheron
Located in London, GB
Boucheron diamond and emerald bracelet. A yellow gold bracelet set with twenty-seven round transitional cut diamonds in closed back claw settings with a combined approximate weight o...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold
French Art Deco 15.0 Ct Diamond Platinum Bracelet
Located in Napoli, IT
Statement Art Deco bracelet to have in your collection Platinum the whole bracelet with 18 Kt catching clasp hand crafted during the roaring 20’s French origin and marks Substantiall...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
An 18K French Victorian Bangle with Diamonds set in Silver
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An 18-carat gold bangle consisting of two rows of old-cut and rose cut diamonds (app. 1.75 crt GH, Si) set in silver, with a safety chain, France, circa 1880. weight: 24 g size: 5 x...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
French Art Deco Diamond Platinum Bracelet
Located in Geneva, CH
French Art Deco Diamond Platinum Bracelet. French assay mark. Early 20th Century. Length: 18.40 centimeters. Width: 1.70 centimeters. Gross Weight: 42.46 grams.
Diamond, Platinum
Elegant French Platinum Diamond Vintage-Bracelet, circa 1950
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
Very elegant and smooth Vintage Diamond Bracelet in Platinum. Set with 32 larger and 120 smaller brilliant cut diamonds and 72 baguette diamonds of a ca. 24 ct, Wesselton, vs.
White Diamond, Platinum
$84,000Sale Price|20% Off
Remarkable 1940s French Art Deco platinum and diamond bracelet
Located in London, GB
This exquisite French made 1940s Art Deco platinum and diamond bracelet consists of approximately 25 carat diamonds. It is a true work of art and a beautiful example of Art Deco jewe...
Diamond, Platinum
1950s Vintage French 1.20 Carat Diamond and Yellow Gold Bracelet
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive vintage French 1.20 Ct diamond and 18k yellow gold, 18k white gold set bracelet; part of our diverse vintage jewelry collections. This stunning, fine and impressive vi...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French Art Deco Diamond and Platinum Undulating Openwork Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
An Art Deco diamond openwork strap bracelet of undulating lattice-like design, in platinum and 18k white gold with a tongue clasp and double figure-8 safety mechanisms. France. Mak...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Rene Boivin Diamond Line Bracelet, French, circa 1920
By René Boivin
Located in London, GB
Rene Boivin diamond line bracelet. Set with thirty cushion shape old mine diamonds in open back grain settings with a combined approximate weight of 9.75 carats, to an impressive gra...
Diamond, White Gold, Platinum
Antique 7.80ct Diamond and 18k White Gold Bracelet, Circa 1930, France
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This impressive antique white gold bracelet is supplied with an IDGL diamond grading report card. Such original bracelets, incorporating very high graded diamonds, are becoming incr...
Diamond, White Gold
4 Carat Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold French Bracelet
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
Diamond bracelet set with 106 round diamonds weighing approximately 4 carats. Diamonds are G color, VS in clarity. Made in France with French assay marks. Length 7 1/8 inches. Metal ...
Diamond, 18k 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.
Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.
From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!
There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.
Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.
In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).
When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And on 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond 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.