French Horse Bracelet
1990s French Bangles
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
1990s French Retro Bracelets
20th Century French Bangles
20th Century French Charm Bracelets
Yellow Gold, Enamel
20th Century French Bangles
Gilt Metal
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Gold Plate, Enamel
1990s French More Bracelets
Gold Plate, Enamel
Vintage 1960s French Aesthetic Movement Collectible Jewelry
Silver
Vintage 1970s French Artisan Cuff Bracelets
Gold Plate, Brass, Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary French Figurines and Sculptures
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Rock Crystal, Gold, Silver
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Lapis Lazuli, Rock Crystal, Gold, Silver
20th Century French Figurines and Sculptures
Jade, Quartz, Rock Crystal, Ruby, Turquoise, Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, Si...
20th Century French Mounted Objects
Jade, Quartz, Rock Crystal, Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Cuff Bracelets
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
20th Century French More Bracelets
Diamond, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Cuff Bracelets
Early 2000s French Modern Bracelets
20th Century French Art Deco Figurines and Sculptures
Agate, Diamond, Emerald, Rock Crystal, Gold, Silver
Antique Late 19th Century Bangles
Antique Late 19th Century French Arts and Crafts Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Bangles
Gold
Vintage 1970s French Drop Necklaces
Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
20th Century French Cuff Bracelets
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2010s French Modern Bracelets
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Cuff Bracelets
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Baroque More Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Italian Cuff Bracelets
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1970s Bangles
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
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Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s French Choker Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Modern Bracelets
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1940s Italian Modern Link Bracelets
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American More Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Sapphire, Platinum
Late 20th Century Charm Bracelets
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s Spanish Retro Bangles
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Italian Fashion Rings
1990s Contemporary Charm Bracelets
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Mexican Modern Link Bracelets
Sterling Silver
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1990s French Bangles
Gold Plate
Vintage 1980s French Charm Bracelets
21st Century and Contemporary French Bangles
1990s European Greek Revival Cuff Bracelets
18k Gold
2010s French Modern Charm Bracelets
White Diamond, 18k Gold
20th Century British Retro Charm Bracelets
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s French More Bracelets
Vintage 1980s French Bangles
21st Century and Contemporary French Bangles
Gold Plate, Enamel
Vintage 1970s French Artisan Bangles
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Bangles
21st Century and Contemporary French Bangles
Vintage 1960s French Bangles
Sterling Silver
20th Century French Bangles
Vintage 1980s French Bangles
Gold Plate
1990s French More Bracelets
Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Bracelets
Silver
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Bangles
Vintage 1970s French Bangles
Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s French Retro Link Bracelets
18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, Mixed Metal
Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Bangles
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Rose Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century French Link Bracelets
Yellow Gold
20th Century French More Bracelets
Yellow Gold
Antique Early 19th Century French Napoleon III Bangles
Emerald, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Charm Bracelets
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Link Necklaces
Base Metal
20th Century French Bangles
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s French Charm Bracelets
18k Gold
20th Century French Modern Link Bracelets
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Bangles
21st Century and Contemporary French Bangles
Rose Gold
2010s French Contemporary Chain Bracelets
Diamond, Rose Gold
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Charm Bracelets
Diamond, Garnet, Onyx, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1970s French Bangles
Vintage 1970s French Bangles
21st Century and Contemporary French Scarves
21st Century and Contemporary French Aesthetic Movement Bangles
Late 20th Century French Modern Wrist Watches
Gold Plate, Enamel
20th Century Bangles
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2010s French Aesthetic Movement Modern Bracelets
Silver
Vintage 1960s French Modernist Link Bracelets
Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1970s French Retro Bangles
Silver, Sterling Silver
20th Century French Bangles
18k Gold
20th Century French Bangles
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Bracelets
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary French Bangles
Gilt Metal
20th Century French Bangles
Late 20th Century French Modern Link Bracelets
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Bangles
Gold Plate
20th Century French Bangles
Vintage 1980s French Bangles
20th Century French Bangles
Gold Plate
20th Century French Bangles
Gold Plate
Vintage 1950s French Artisan Charm Bracelets
Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Bangles
21st Century and Contemporary French Bangles
2010s French More Bracelets
Palladium
21st Century and Contemporary French Bangles
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Gold Plate
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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.
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