Diamond & Gold Dragon Scales Bracelet. 18k
Located in New York, NY
18k Yellow Gold And Diamond Dragon Scales Bracelet. The bracelet features dragon scale design
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Link Bracelets
Diamond, Gold
Diamond & Gold Dragon Scales Bracelet. 18k
Located in New York, NY
18k Yellow Gold And Diamond Dragon Scales Bracelet. The bracelet features dragon scale design
Diamond, Gold
Vintage 1970s Gold Scale Buckle Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold. Circa 1970s 9 1/4 x 7/8 inches, has 4 options for size
18k Gold
Pomellato Sirene Matte Rose Gold Scale Cuff Bracelet
By Pomellato
Located in New York, NY
18k matte finish rose gold bracelet by Pomellato from Sirene collection, featuring fish scale
Rose Gold
Vintage 1960s Gold Dragon Scales Hinged Bangle Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold. Circa 1960s 6 1/2 inches length x 5/8-3/8 inch width (graduated)
18k Gold
Vintage 1940s Retro Yellow Gold Scale Link Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 14k yellow gold. Circa 1940s 7 1/2 x 1 1/8 inches
14k Gold
Retro 18 Karat Yellow Gold Scale Diamond Buckle Bracelet
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
grams, the bracelet features an intricately articulated scale-link construction. The overlapping gold
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bracelet Flexible Wide Domed Fish Scale 18 Carats Yellow Gold
Located in Paris, FR
Flexible wide domed fish scale bracelet in 18 carat yellow gold (750°/°°) from the 2000's Eagle
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Enamel Dragon Scales Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Finley crafted with blue and green enamel over 18k yellow gold. Circa 1970s Size 7 1/2 inches
18k Gold, Enamel
David Webb 18k Yellow Gold Fish Scale Cuff Bracelet With Diamond
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb 18k Yellow Gold Fish Scale Cuff Bracelet With Diamond And Platinum Accents. This hinged
Diamond, Yellow Gold
French Retro Rose Gold Adjustable Belt Strap Bracelet of Scale Design
Located in New York, NY
A Retro rose gold belt strap bracelet of overlapping scales with adjustable buckle clasp, in 18k
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1940s Retro Scale Link Buckle Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow and rose gold. Made in France Circa 1940s 8 x 1 inches
18k Gold
Vintage 1960s David Webb Enamel Dragon Scale Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in blue and green enamel over 18K yellow gold. Signed by David Webb Circa 1960s
18k Gold, Enamel
Vintage Roberto Coin Animalier 18K White Enamel & Pavé Diamonds Scale Bracelet
By Robert Coin
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
" bracelet with white enamel and diamonds. The hand crafted flexible bracelet has "scaled" set over a
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold
Sunita Nahata Black Onyx 1.47ct. Snake Scale Bracelet in 18KWG with Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
occasion. Check out the full collection on our storefront! Black Onyx & Diamond Snake Scale Bracelet in 18
Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
0.60ct 18K Fine Quality Dark Pear Cut Emerald Snake Scale Finish Cuff Bracelet
Located in Jupiter, FL
talented Natalie Rodriguez. This captivating cuff bracelet is adorned with intricate snake scales, exuding
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb Diamond Gold Textured Bracelet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
of round brilliant-cut diamonds set in diamond shaped white gold scales. The rest of the bracelet is
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Medici Prince Fine Cameo Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
center Medici Prince slide motif is mounted on an overlapping rich gold filled fish scale flexible
Gold-filled, Gilt Metal
Karl Lagerfeld Cage Bracelet Never worn 1990s
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Wallkill, NY
Massive Karl Lagerfeld Gold tone Cuff Bracelet. Nice scale 2.05 wide. This is out of a massive
Gilt Metal
OUROBOROS Snake Scale Carved Rainbow Moonstone 18 Karat Gold Bracelet
Located in London, GB
Ouroboros snake scale carved rainbow moonstone handmade 18 karat gold bracelet. This piece is made
Moonstone, 18k Gold
OUROBOROS Snake Scale Carved Moonstone 18 Karat Gold Spinel/Pearl Bracelet
Located in London, GB
Ouroboros snake scale carved rainbow moonstone set in 18 karat gold with natural freshwater seed
Moonstone, Freshwater Pearl, Spinel, 18k Gold
Piranesi Mamba Bracelet in 18k White Gold with Titanium Scales and Diamonds
By Piranesi
Located in New York, NY
Piranesi Mamba bracelet in 18K white gold with titanium scales and diamonds 2.51 carats Round
Diamond, White Gold, Titanium
OUROBOROS Snake Scale Carved Moonstone 18 Karat Gold with pearl/spinel bracelet
Located in London, GB
Ouroboros snake scale carved rainbow moonstone set in 18 karat gold with natural freshwater seed
Moonstone, Freshwater Pearl, Spinel, 18k Gold
1960s Serpentine Enamel Gold Scales Bracelet
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
7.25 inches of reptilian-inspried fine jewelry… Intense blue and green enamel scales gently lift
Gold Fish Scale Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
A French 18 karat yellow gold flexible and wide bracelet designed to resemble fish scales.
18k Gold
Retro Gold Fish Scale Design Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
A Retro gold bracelet of fish scale design with ribbed and smooth links, in 18k.
18k Gold
Diamond Gold Fish Scale Flexible Wide Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
This magnificent bracelet designed to resemble fish scales pattern. The overlapping links are
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
Iconic Retro Fish Scale Design Wide Gold Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Gorgeous mid-century Retro 18k gold bracelet, featuring fish scale design. The bracelet is 7.5
Gold
Yellow Gold Curved Link Bracelet, 18k Textured Scales
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold Bracelet Style: Curved Link Fastening Type: Double Tongue Box
Yellow Gold
1960s Retro Scales Mesh 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bracelet
Located in Poitiers, FR
Bracelet in 18 karats yellow gold. Ribbon bracelet, it is composed of lozenge motifs articulated
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
1960's Gold 7 inch Serpentine Enamel Scales bracelet
Located in Princeton, NJ
Vintage 18 karat yellow gold 7 inch serpentine enamel scales bracelet. The bracelet is blue and
18k Gold
Italian Fish Scale Bracelet, 14 Karat Yellow Gold Link
Located in Greensboro, NC
Country of Origin: Italy Metal Content: Guaranteed 14k Gold as stamped Style: Link Measurements
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Retro Era 18KT Yellow Gold Scales Tassel bracelet
Located in New York, NY
The sophisticated design and high-quality materials of this vintage-inspired bracelet make it a
Ruby, Yellow Gold
Slant Box Retro Panther Linked Scaling Gold Bracelet 14 Karat
Located in New York, NY
Retro Scaling Box Panther Linked 14kt two toned gold bracelet 7 inch long 8mm wide 12.1 Grams
14k Gold
John Hardy Sterling Silver & Gold Naga Kick Cuff Dragon Scale Bracelet
By John Hardy
Located in Baltimore, MD
John Hardy Sterling Silver & Gold Naga Kick Cuff Dragon Scale Bracelet Metal: Sterling silver
18k Gold, Sterling Silver, Gold
Two-Tone Gold and Diamond Bombe Scale Motif 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bracelet
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
Very Flexible and Luxurious Bombe Scale Motif bracelet features 54 round brilliant cut diamonds
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Enamel Dragon Scale Bracelet Circa 1960
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in ADELAIDE, SA
This mid 20th century bracelet by Designer Tiffany & Co crafted in 18k yellow gold featuring
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Retro Gold Wide Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
18k gold retro bracelet, featuring fish scale design. Bracelet is 7 5/8" long and 1 1/8" wide
Gold
Faraone Mennella Hinged Gold Bangle Bracelet
By Faraone Mennella
Located in South Pasadena, CA
down for specifications. Here is a large-scale and hefty gold bangle bracelet. The design is bold and
Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage Heavy Link Gold Bracelet 18k Two-Tone
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An impressive vintage heavy link bracelet made of 18k yellow and white gold. The bracelet comprises
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb Blue Enamel Diamond 18k Gold Platinum Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in Kingston, NY
18k gold and platinum scale design bracelet by David Webb, set with blue enamel and approx. 2.00ctw
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Enamel
1960s Wander Paris Angel Skin Coral Gold Chimera Hinge Bracelet
By Wander
Located in Greenwich, CT
scaled body, this bracelet feels like a beautiful daydream. Designed in the 1960's by Wander Paris, it
Coral, 18k Gold
1960s Diamonds White Gold Ladies Watch
Located in Poitiers, FR
background. 18 karats white gold bracelet, scale clasp. 1960s retro watch. Bracelet: Length: 17.5 cm, widest
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1960s Retro Yellow Gold Lip Ladies Wristwatch
Located in Poitiers, FR
. Mechanical watch with manual winding. Light beige background. 18 karats yellow gold bracelet, scale clasp
Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Rolex Ladies Yellow Gold Cellini Mechanical Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Poitiers, FR
background. 18 karats yellow gold bracelet, clasp with scale clasp. Total length: 16 cm, width at the widest
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold
H 1.03 in W 0.32 in Dm 0.63 in
Bulgari Rose Gold Serpenti Jewellery Scaglie 26mm Ladies Watch Diamond & Onyx
By Bulgari
Located in Sydney, New South Wales
18kt rose gold "Scaglie" (scale) style bracelet in a single twirl design. The bracelet alternates
Diamond, Onyx, Rose Gold
Gold Scale Texture Hinged Bangle Bracelet By Monet, 1960s
By Monet
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item - 2.75" x 2.5" - .6" width - Gold plated - Snake skin / scale texture - Opens
John Hardy Legenda Naga Scale Sterling Silver & 18K Yellow Gold Bracelet
By John Hardy
Located in Baltimore, MD
John Hardy Legenda Naga Scale Sterling Silver & 18K Yellow Gold Bracelet Metal: Sterling silver
Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
John Hardy Sterling Silver & Gold Naga Kick Cuff Dragon Scale Bracelet
By John Hardy
Located in Houston, TX
This cuff from John Hardy is crafted in sterling silver and features 18 karat yellow gold accents
Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Sold
H 0.71 in W 0.56 in
Vintage Omega Manual Wind Bracelet Watch, Snake Scale Pattern, All 14K Gold Lv
By Omega
Located in Austin, TX
-polish gold hour/minute hands Bracelet: 14 karat yellow gold alternating diamond "snake scale" pattern
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Retro Yellow Gold Elgin Women's Watch
By Elgin
Located in Poitiers, FR
with manual winding. Pearl gray background. Bracelet in 14 karats yellow gold, scale clasp. Bracelet
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Gold And Diamond Fish Scale Bracelet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18k Yellow gold bracelet with fish scale type sections, some filled with full cut diamonds
Exceptional Italian Gold & Blue Scale Style Bracelet
By Toliro
Located in Lakewood, NJ
Italian 18kt yellow gold and iridescent deep blue enamel serpent like bracelet is a one of a kind
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Illario Ebony Diamond Scaled Gold Coiled Serpent Bracelet
By Illario
Located in New York, NY
Illario bracelet designed as a series of articulated ebony wood and gold sections riveted together
White Diamond, 18k Gold
"Snake Scale" Blue & White Enamel 18k Yellow Gold Bracelet
Located in Surfside, FL
Italian Handcrafted, Vintage "Snake Scale" Blue And White Enamel Bracelet In 18k Yellow Gold.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Superb Large 40's Gold Snake Scale Buckle Wrap Bracelet
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Superb bold large rich 18K gold, with 3 dimensional #snake scale articulated motif, which wraps
Diamond, 18k Gold
Superb Large 40's Snake Scale Watch Bracelet / Cuff
By Universal Genève
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Superb large bold 18K gold, with rich yellowish pick hue dense gold, and Universal geneve watch
18k Gold
Sold
W 29.97 in D 0.52 in L 29.97 in
Robert Coin 18K Rose Gold, White Enamel, And Diamond 'Cobra' Bracelet
By Roberto Coin
Located in Kenley surrey, GB
diamonds decorate the 18K white gold tail ends of the snake. Flared 18k yellow gold scales make up the
Diamond, Rose Gold, Enamel
18Kt. Cobalt Enamel Diamond and Ruby Bracelet
Located in Lambertville, NJ
18kt. yellow gold enamel fish scale design bracelet, prong set in alternating rows of r.b.c
18k Gold
1960s Snake Scale Gold Bracelet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Snake bracelet is a sultry piece from the 1960s. Made from 18 KT Yellow Gold, the bracelet is
18k Gold
$21,600Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Victorian Micromosaic Bracelet by Cesare Roccheggiani, 18K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
An exceptional 19th-century treasure, this rare Victorian-era micromosaic bracelet was crafted in Rome by Cesare Roccheggiani, one of the most celebrated micromosaic artists of the p...
18k Gold, Yellow 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
Tiffany & Co. 18k Yellow Gold Woven Mesh Bracelet 1.13 Inches Wide
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Made by Tiffany & Co late in the 20th Century, this 18K yellow gold mesh bracelet has a curved, bombee look to it. Rather than just laying flat, the 7 curved mesh strands, stand ...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
CARTIER Paris Art Deco Enameled Cocktail Ring 18Kt Gold With Diamonds & Gemstone
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
An art deco ring designed by Cartier. This is a magnificent art deco ring, created in Paris France and designed by the jewelry house of Cartier. This colorful cocktail ring is very ...
Amethyst, Diamond, Jade, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold
BVLGARI Serpenti Viper Necklace White Gold Pavé Diamonds 360348
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the captivating BVLGARI Serpenti Viper Necklace 360348 in White Gold, a stunning embodiment of seduction and glamour by Bulgari. Crafted with exquisite attention to deta...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Ladies Diamond Emerald Yellow Gold Wristwatch
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Stamford, CT
The Van Cleef & Arpels Ladies Diamond Emerald Yellow Gold Wristwatch is an exquisite blend of timeless elegance and modern artistry. This luxurious timepiece sparkles with an array o...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso Gold Bracelet
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold. Signed by Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co. Made in Italy Circa 1970s Size 7 inches
18k Gold
BUCCELLATI Aquamarine Diamond Ruby 18k Yellow Gold Ring
By Gianmaria Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite vintage Gianmaria Buccellati cocktail ring is crafted in 18k brushed and textured yellow gold with white gold accents. This ring is set with a faceted oval 7.0mm x 10....
Aquamarine, Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
French 1950s 18 Karat Rose Gold Retro Bracelet
Located in Poitiers, FR
Bracelet in 18 karat rose gold, rhinoceros head hallmarks. Magnificent vintage rose gold bracelet featuring articulated half-cylinder motifs adorned with gadrooned and domed motifs. ...
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$39,900
W 1.75 in L 6.5 in
1950s Vintage Italian 18K Gold Infinity Link Textured Woven Statement Bracelet
Located in Miami, FL
This Italian artistry late 1950 vintage bracelet is made in Heavy 18k yellow gold . It boasts two rows of solid gold infinity links, masterfully woven together with a textured ribbo...
18k Gold
BULGARI Tubogas Serpenti Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by the mythical snake that sheds its skin, Bulgari’s Serpenti icon symbolizes metamorphosis since 1948. The Serpenti 18 kt rose gold necklace features flexible Tubogas spira...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
FRED Paris 1970 Textured Galluchat Cuff-Bracelet In Solid 18Kt Yellow Gold
By Fred
Located in Miami, FL
Galuchat patterns cuff bracelet designed by Fred of Paris. This is an extremely rare cuff bracelet created in Paris France by the jewelry house of Fred Joaillier, back in the late 1...
Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
$12,000
Vintage Gold Charm Bracelet
Located in Cairo, EG
Vintage 14k gold bracelet with complet unuswal charms in very fine workmanship of every charm braclete is in 14k gold total bracelet weight 46 grams in good condition
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Double Lion Vintage Cuff Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Prepare to be captivated by the timeless allure of this vintage David Webb cuff bracelet, exquisitely designed with two majestic lions facing each other. This bracelet showcases the ...
Yellow Gold
Pomellato 18K Gold, Aquamarine, Sapphire and Tanzanite Tango Bracelet
By Pomellato
Located in Weston, MA
Our spectacular Tango bracelet features 13 generous 18k gold links seven of which are encrusted with aquamarine, sapphire and tanzanite. The gemstones complement each other perfectly...
Aquamarine, Sapphire, Tanzanite, 18k Gold
Vintage woven gold bracelet in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Tampa, FL
Vintage Woven Gold Bracelet in 18k Yellow Gold Embrace the allure of timeless elegance with this vintage woven gold bracelet, meticulously crafted from 18k yellow gold. This exquisi...
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.
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.