Vintage 14K Gold Floral Burst w Blue Sapphire Pearl Multi Strand Bracelet
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Stunning! The unique "chrysanthemum-inspired" ornamental 14 karat yellow gold clasp displays true vintage glory on this 1950's multi-strand pearl bracelet. With artful appeal, six bl...
Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Vintage 14 Karat White Gold 1960s Diamond Emerald Pearl Three-Strand Bracelet
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Luxurious three strand pearl bracelet with 14k white gold accents containing channel set emeralds and diamonds. Emeralds do have natural inclusions and perhaps a small chip or two. ...
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
Mattioli Puzzle 18k Gold , Black Onyx and White Diamonds Double Strand Bracelet
By Mattioli
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Mattioli Puzzle 18k White Gold , Black Onyx and White Diamonds Frame Double Strand Bracelet Diamonds 0,93 carats 17/19 cm If not in stock, production time of thre-four weeks.
Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Red Enamel 5mm Pearl Substantial 3 Strand Bracelet
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- Numerous Cultured Pearl - Round Shape - White Color w/ Pinkish Overtones - 4.5mm to 5mm (approx.) (1) Natural Genuine Ruby - Round Cabochon Cut - Prong Set - Pinkish Re...
Pearl, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Italian 1950s Angel Skin Coral Double-Strand Bracelet with 14K Gold Coral Caboch
Located in Miami, FL
A refined and timeless mid-century bracelet composed of natural Angel Skin coral beads in a soft, creamy blush tone. The bracelet is designed as a double strand of smooth round coral...
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Diamond and Akoya Pearl Wide Multi Strand Bracelet 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This vintage multi-strand bracelet exudes timeless sophistication with rows of luminous white cultured Akoya pearls strung in parallel harmony. At the center lies a square clasp ador...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Estate 1.78 Carat Diamond 4 Strand Heavy 14k Gold Rope Chain ID Bracelet
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
A fetching vintage 1980s find, this estate 4-strand solid 14-karat gold rope chain diamond bracelet will have people asking, "Where did you get that?" The 1/2" wide ID style bracelet...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K White Gold 1 1/2 Cttw Diamond Heart Station Strand Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in the ultimate symbol of love and elegance with our stunning heart design diamond tennis bracelet. This exquisite piece is crafted from 14K white gold and features 145 natur...
White Diamond, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Triple Strand Cultured Pearl and Diamond White Gold Bracelet
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Perfect piece to wear with a gown or a suit, this impressive cultured pearl bracelet has three strand of pearls ranging from 8.9 mm to 9.10 mm. The push button clasp has approximate...
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
$75,000Sale Price|65% Off
NWT $220, 000 Important Fancy 18KT Gold 9 Row Multi Strand 30CT Diamond Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is this Beautiful Rare Important 18KT Gold Large Glittering Fancy 9 Row Multi Strand Diamond Tennis Bracelet. Bracelet is comprised of approx 28CTS...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Double Strand Box Link Bracelet with Diamonds in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This exquisite diamond and gold bracelet stands as a testament to opulence and refined craftsmanship. Fashioned from lustrous 18 karat gold, the bracelet features a captivating desig...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Round Diamond Double Strand Bubble Link Bracelet in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This exquisite gold bracelet is a stunning piece of elegance. Crafted from 14 karat yellow gold, the bracelet features a unique design with bubble link chains that add a touch of pla...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Multi Strand Pearl Diamond Bracelet w Exquisite Diamond White Gold Clasp
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Find vintage glory in this outstanding mid-century jeweled Art-Deco style pearl bracelet. Exquisite, featuring a sparkling diamond covered white gold ornamental clasp which brilliant...
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
$18,316Sale Price / item|20% Off
8.42Ct SI Clarity HI Color Diamond Double Strand Bracelet 14 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
8.42Ct SI Clarity HI Color Diamond Double Strand Bracelet 14 Karat White Gold This dainty bracelet features a sleek, polished white gold chain adorned with natural diamonds. The min...
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
$22,896Sale Price / item|20% Off
HRD Certified 8.42Ct SI/HI Diamond Double Strand Bracelet 18 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
8.42Ct SI Clarity HI Color Diamond Double Strand Bracelet 18 Karat White Gold This dainty bracelet features a sleek, polished white gold chain adorned with natural diamonds. The min...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Alex Jona Tubogas Three-Strand Rolling Bangle Bracelet in 18 Karat Rose Gold
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection 18k rose gold tubogas three-strand rolling bracelet. Designed and hand crafted in Italy. Dimensions (Each band) : Diameter 2.26 in X Width 0.45 in X D 0...
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage gold tone cobalt blue crystal beaded designer multi strand bracelet
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with crystal beads • vintage designer bracelet MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku A65 ...
Vintage gold tone aurora crystal beaded roses designer multi strand bracelet
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with crystal beads • vintage designer bracelet MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku A65 ...
Stephen Dweck Gold Wash Sterling Silver Multi Strand Bracelet 1980S
By Stephen Dweck
Located in Wallkill, NY
Stephen Dweck Gold Wash Sterling Silver Multi Strand Bracelet 1980S Exquisite Multi-Strand Stone Bracelet from famed, award-winning jewelry designer, Stephen Dweck. Pearl Rhodocrosit...
Quartz, Sterling Silver
Cultured 6.5-7mm Gray Pearl Long Strand Necklace 14k Yellow Gold Bead Clasp
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (Numerous) Genuine Cultured Pearls - Round Shape - Strung - Grey Color w/ Pink Overtone - 6.5mm to 7mm (approx.) Material: 14k Yellow Gold Clasp Weight: 53.24 Grams L...
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage CAROLEE signed gold tone multi strand faux pearls designer bracelet
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed CAROLEE • gold tone with glass baroque pearls • vintage designer bracelet MEASUREMENTS • 8" long by 1 1/2" wide CONDITION • very good vintage condition...
Amethyst and Diamond Multi-Strand Bracelet
By Paradizia
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Description Amethyst 300 carats, pave diamond centerpiece. Unique, strong magnetic pave diamond clasp for ease of use, secured with a safety chain, 5 strand bracelet. Item ...
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
Curata Italian 18k Yellow Gold Tubogas 3-Strand Rolling Slip-On Bangle Bracelet
Located in Great Neck, NY
This particular bracelet is made of 18-karat yellow gold and features three strands of Tubogas bands that are intertwined together.
Yellow Gold
Hand-Crafted 14K Yellow Gold Multi-Strand Mesh Bracelet Accented with a Diamond
By I. Reiss
Located in Great Neck, NY
14 Karat Yellow Gold Hand-Woven 5-Strand Mesh Bracelet, Enhanced with 0.21 Carats of a Pave Set Box-in-Tongue Safety Diamond Clasp.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Carved Zambian Emerald and Rose Cut Diamond Multi-Strand Bracelet in 22K Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Exuding regal sophistication, this breathtaking multi-strand bracelet showcases an extraordinary Zambian emerald at its center, radiating a mesmerizing green hue. The emerald, set in...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Christian Dior GROSSE 1974 Gold Silver Pink Rose Linked 9 Strands Box Bracelet
By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior GROSSE 1974 Vintage Unisex Gold Silver Pink Rose 9 Strands Layers Rectangle Box Linked Chain Bracelet Very good condition. Light scratches or colour loss, barely noti...
Gold Plate, Silver Plate
Ruby and Diamond Multi-Strand Bracelet
By Paradizia
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Description Rubies 352 carats, pave diamond centerpiece. Unique, strong magnetic pave diamond clasp for ease of use, secured with a safety chain, 5 strand bracelet. ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
$8,625Sale Price|25% Off
4-Strand Japanese Cultured Pearl Bracelet with 18 Karat Gold & Diamond Bar Clasp
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
Classic and elegant is the best way to describe this magnificent Japanese cultured pearl bracelet. Comprised of 4 rows of (86) 7mm cultured pearls and enhanced with 18kt white gold ...
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Multi Strand Pearl Twist Bracelet with Decorative 14K Yellow Gold Bow Tie Clasp
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Enjoy a twist on a classic. Multiple strands of lustrous pearls accented with decorative 14 karat yellow gold bow tie clasp create this sophisticated pearl wrap bracelet. Expertly m...
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Angara Classic South Sea Cultured Pearl Single Strand Bracelet in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
About Angara:
At Angara, every piece of jewellery is a handcrafted expression of love and individuality. We design with intention—using vivid coloured gemstones and ethically...
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
CHANEL Vintage Faux Pearl and Gold Tone Bead Multi-Strand Bracelet
By Chanel
Located in Nice, FR
CHANEL vintage four-strand bracelet featuring glass faux pearls (two sizes) and textured gold tone beads. Spring ring clasp. Adjustable length. Embossed CHANEL Made in France. Ind...
Gilt Metal
Yellow Gold Diamond Cultured Pearl Double Strand Bracelet 8 1/4" - 18k Rd .80ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .80ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: F - G Clarity: VS1 - VS2 Cultured Pearls Total Carats: .80ctw Brac...
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vtg JOAN RIVERS gold pearl multi strand designer runway bracelet
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed JOAN RIVERS • gold tone with glass pearls • vintage designer runway bracelet MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • excellent vintage condition with minimal signs of we...
Vintage Natural Coral Three-Strand Beaded Bracelet
Located in Rotterdam, NL
This is a vintage natural red coral three-strand bracelet created with a 14 karat gold clasp. The coral beads are round-shaped and are all equal in size and shape. The beautiful rou...
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K White Gold and Platinum Three-Strand Cultured Pearl and Diamond Bracelet
Located in Houston, TX
Classic three-strand cultured pearl bracelet with 14K white gold and diamond clasp. The piece is comprised of 5mm cultured pearls with diamond spacers. It uses both platinum and 14...
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Platinum
RUCHI Three-Strand Mixed Cut Diamond with Pear Shape Frame White Gold Bracelet
By Ruchi New York
Located in New York, NY
18K White Gold. Diamonds: 15.78ct total weight. All diamonds are G-H/SI stones.
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Organic Shaped Golden South Sea Pearl Necklace Strand
By Belrose Estate Jewelers
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
The rich, golden glow of this stunning strand of South Sea pearls is captivating. 36 uniquely individual specimens were hand selected by our gemologist for their high luster and love...
South Sea Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Lagos Caviar Lux Triple Strand Diamond Bracelet in 18K Yellow Gold & silver
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Lagos Caviar Lux Triple Strand Diamond Bracelet in 18K Yellow Gold & Sterling Silver From the iconic Caviar Lux Collection by Lagos, this exquisite bracelet features three strands o...
Diamond
White Baroque Multi Strand Dangle Pearl Bracelet
By Paradizia
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Description White freshwater pearls. Five strand bracelet. Item # B1056 Materials and Weight Freshwater Keshi pearls (55 pieces), 10mm. Freshwater Baroque pearls (13 pieces...
Pearl, White Gold, Silver
$420Sale Price|20% Off
Oscar de la Renta Double Strand Floral Charm Toggle Clasp Bracelet in Gold
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Milford, DE
A dazzling bracelet from Oscar de la Renta. Features two strands, each with dangling leaf and circular motif charms. An extravagant design! Toggle clasp closure Hallmarks: Oscar de ...
Gold Plate
14 Karat Gold and Red Coral Three - Strand Beaded Bracelet Early 20th C
Located in Arnhem, NL
A vintage bracelet made of natural red coral beads with 14 karat golden clasp. The bracelet features three strands of barrel - shaped beads. The beads differ in the length from 3 mm ...
Coral, Gold
Victorian Garnet, Quartz & Diamond Multi-Strand Bead Bracelet
Located in Braintree, GB
An impressive Victorian multi-strand bead bracelet composed of richly coloured garnet beads and clear quartz beads, arranged in a dense, layered construction typical of late 19th-cen...
Diamond, Garnet, Quartz, 9k Gold
【Sculpted Geometry】Akoya Pearl Double Strand Diamond Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Where light and motion intertwine — this double strand bracelet is a refined union of Akoya pearls and diamond accents. Each 7.5–8 mm pearl glows with pristine white luster, enhanced...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
14 Karat Gold and Red Coral Three - Strand Beaded Bracelet Early 20th C
Located in Arnhem, NL
An antique bracelet made of natural red coral beads with 14 karat golden clasp. The bracelet features three strands of round - shaped beads. The diameter of the beads is ca. 5 mm and...
Coral, Gold
Classic 6-7mm Cultured Pearl Strand Bracelet w/ 14k Yellow Gold Hook Push Clasp
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (25) Genuine Cultured Pearl - Round Shape - White Color w/ Nice Luster- 6-7mm (approx.) Material: String w/ Solid 14k Yellow Gold Clasp Weight: 9.80 Grams Chain Length...
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cultured Pearl w/ 14k Gold Textured Buckle Style 4 Row Strand 5-6mm Bracelet
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- 108 Genuine Cultured Pearls - Round Shape - Strung - Nice White Creamy w/ Pink Overstone Color - Good Luster - 5-6mm each approx. Material: Solid 14K Yellow Gold Clasp...
Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold
Retro Yellow Agate Chalcedony Bracelet 4-Strand Beads
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in a stunning Yellow Agate Chalcedony Bead Four Strand Bracelet with 9mm wide Chalcedony beads. The dramatic statement bracelet with the Chalcedony beads in vivid yellow is ...
Chalcedony, Gold-filled, Sterling Silver, Silver
London Blue Quartz and Diamond Multi-Strand Bracelet
By Paradizia
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Description The rich and exquisite London Blue color of this five strand quartz bracelet doesn’t go unnoticed and makes a bold statement with its unusual pave diamond centerpiece. Th...
14k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
John Hardy Dragon Motif Pendant 18k Gold & Sterling Silver 9-Strand Bracelet
By John Hardy
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Introducing the exquisite John Hardy Dragon Motif Pendant Bracelet, a stunning blend of artistry and elegance. This unique piece features a striking central oval pendant adorned with...
Yellow Gold Diamond Cut Rope Three Strand Chain Bracelet 7 3/4" 7 1/2" 14k
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Chain Style: Diamond Cut Rope Bracelet Style: Three Strand Chain Fastening Type: Lobster Claw Clasp Measurements Chain Width: 9/32" (7.1mm) Length: ...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Cultured Japanese Pearl Double Strand Bracelet 14k WG
Located in New York, NY
"Why wear one string when you can wear two?" Coco Chanel. You can never go wrong with a classic two strand pearl Bracelet! You can never go wrong with a classic double strand of pear...
Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
16.14 Carat Three-Strand Baguette Cut Diamond Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k white gold with three rows of Baguette cut Diamonds weighing a total of approximately 16.14 carats. Size 7 inches
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1990s Multi-Strand Pearl and Diamond Bracelet
Located in Houston, TX
Four strand pearl bracelet featuring 88 cultured pearls that measure 6-6.5mm. The 18K yellow gold spacers contain 7.35 carats of diamonds, G-I color and VVS clarity. The bracelet m...
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold
Multi Strand Tennis Bracelet 14 Karat White 20 Carats
By Belfiore Jewelry
Located in Great Neck, NY
14K wide gold tennis bracelet. This multi strand bracelet is manufactured in Italy. This bracelet is a timeless piece set with 20 carats of diamonds. Each stone weighs approximately ...
Diamond, 14k Gold
14 Carat Emerald Center and Diamond 2 Strand Tennis Bracelet
Located in Miami, FL
This item is made to order. Carat weights, gold weights, and measurements are subject to a slight variance. While the emerald center stone will be of the same exceptional quality, pl...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$520Sale Price|20% Off
Oscar de la Renta Five Strand Floral Chain Bracelet, Clear Crystals, in Gold
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Milford, DE
This Oscar de la Renta bracelet features five strands of goldtone chain links, accented with prong-set crystals and floral motifs. A sparkle like no other! Toggle clasp closure. Hal...
Crystal
Red Spinel, Ruby and Moonstone 5 Strand Bracelet by Paula Crevoshay
By Paula Crevoshay
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
This exceptional 18K yellow gold bracelet by Paula Crevoshay is a masterclass in color, composition, and gemstone artistry. Featuring five fluid strands of Burmese red spinel beads t...
Moonstone, Ruby, Spinel, 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.