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Gold Swirl Bracelet

Diamond Swirl Gold Matte Bangle Bracelet
Diamond Swirl Gold Matte Bangle Bracelet

Diamond Swirl Gold Matte Bangle Bracelet

Located in New York, NY

Diamond Swirl Gold Matte Bangle Bracelet Description: Crafted in the 1970s, this sculptural cuff bracelet embodies the bold yet refined spirit of the era.

Category

20th Century Unknown Retro Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Blue Enamel Yellow Gold Swirl Link Bracelet
Blue Enamel Yellow Gold Swirl Link Bracelet

Blue Enamel Yellow Gold Swirl Link Bracelet

Located in Stamford, CT

Five section swirl link blue enamel 18k yellow gold 8 Inch Bracelet.

Category

Late 20th Century Link Bracelets

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

3.03 Carat Diamond Gold Swirl Tennis Bracelet
3.03 Carat Diamond Gold Swirl Tennis Bracelet

3.03 Carat Diamond Gold Swirl Tennis Bracelet

Located in Stamford, CT

Diamond swirl design tennis bracelet. 39 round full cut diamonds, approx. total weight 3.03cts, set in 14k white gold.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold

Diamond Swirl Link Bracelet 18k White Gold
Diamond Swirl Link Bracelet 18k White Gold

Diamond Swirl Link Bracelet 18k White Gold

Located in Honolulu, HI

Bracelet Specifications: Metal: 18k White Gold Diamond Count: 48 round single cut diamonds Diamond Carat Weight: 0.599 Diamond Color: I-K Diamond Clarity: SI1-I Bracelet Length...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

LALAoUNIS Vintage Swirl Design Bracelet 18k Yellow Gold
LALAoUNIS Vintage Swirl Design Bracelet 18k Yellow Gold

LALAoUNIS Vintage Swirl Design Bracelet 18k Yellow Gold

By Ilias Lalaounis

Located in New York, NY

Original Lalaounis Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Bracelet Hand made in Greece by the famous illias Lalaounis Hand Hammered Length: approx 7.75'inches Width: approx 20 mm Weight approx 56 ...

Category

Vintage 1970s Greek Cuff Bracelets

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.25 Carat Diamond Gold Hinged Swirl Link Bracelet
1.25 Carat Diamond Gold Hinged Swirl Link Bracelet

1.25 Carat Diamond Gold Hinged Swirl Link Bracelet

Located in Stamford, CT

Diamond swirl link bracelet. 60 full cut diamonds set in 14k yellow gold links with white gold diamond sections bead set with bright full cut diamonds.

Category

Late 20th Century Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

White Gold Three Floral Cluster Swirl Diamond Bangle Bracelet
White Gold Three Floral Cluster Swirl Diamond Bangle Bracelet

White Gold Three Floral Cluster Swirl Diamond Bangle Bracelet

Located in New York, NY

White Gold Three Floral Cluster Swirl Diamond Bangle Bracelet Description: This elegant openwork bangle bracelet is finely crafted in 18k white gold and features a graceful multi-st...

Category

20th Century Unknown Retro Bangles

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond 14K White Gold Fancy Swirl Link Bracelet
Diamond 14K White Gold Fancy Swirl Link Bracelet

Diamond 14K White Gold Fancy Swirl Link Bracelet

Located in Mount Kisco, NY

More than 3.5 carats total weight of diamonds swirl atop this enchanting fourteen karat 14K white gold link bracelet.

Category

2010s American Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Indaerre Swirled 18 Karat Gold Link Bracelet
Vintage Indaerre Swirled 18 Karat Gold Link Bracelet

Vintage Indaerre Swirled 18 Karat Gold Link Bracelet

Located in Miami, FL

Renowned designer Indaerre has done it again with this simple yet luxurious bracelet in 18k solid yellow gold kept in excellent condition.

Category

Vintage 1960s Artisan Chain Bracelets

Materials

18k Gold, Gold

Vintage Élan 18K Gold Diamond Ruby & Onyx Swirl Bracelet
Vintage Élan 18K Gold Diamond Ruby & Onyx Swirl Bracelet

Vintage Élan 18K Gold Diamond Ruby & Onyx Swirl Bracelet

Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY

A bold and sculptural vintage bracelet by Élan, crafted in rich 18 karat yellow gold and designed in a dramatic swirling motif.

Category

Vintage 1980s Retro Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Diamond Link Swirl Bracelet 14k Gold 4.50 TDW
Natural Diamond Link Swirl Bracelet 14k Gold 4.50 TDW

Natural Diamond Link Swirl Bracelet 14k Gold 4.50 TDW

By Estate Jewelry

Located in East Brunswick, NJ

Natural Diamond Link Swirl Bracelet 14K Gold 4.50 TDW This gorgeous estate bracelet is crafted in solid 18K Yellow and White Gold and set with white and fiery diamonds.

Category

Late 20th Century Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

1.20 Carat Pave Diamond Yellow White Gold Swirl Link Bracelet
1.20 Carat Pave Diamond Yellow White Gold Swirl Link Bracelet

1.20 Carat Pave Diamond Yellow White Gold Swirl Link Bracelet

Located in Stamford, CT

Pave diamond gold bracelet. 88 round full cut pave set diamonds set in 18k white gold swirl links, connected by 18k yellow swirl links. 7.5 inches in length.

Category

Late 20th Century Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

3.40 Ct Diamond Swirl Link Bridal Bracelet 14k White Gold
3.40 Ct Diamond Swirl Link Bridal Bracelet 14k White Gold

3.40 Ct Diamond Swirl Link Bridal Bracelet 14k White Gold

By US Jewelry Factory

Located in New York, NY

This stunning bracelet showcases a modern swirl design, featuring 3.40 carats of natural round-cut diamonds graded H/I in color and SI/I in clarity, all set in a dazzling pave setting.

Category

2010s American Modern Modern Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Infinity Swirl Diamond Bangle Bracelet in White and Yellow Gold
Infinity Swirl Diamond Bangle Bracelet in White and Yellow Gold

Infinity Swirl Diamond Bangle Bracelet in White and Yellow Gold

Located in New York, NY

Infinity Swirl Diamond Bangle Bracelet in White and Yellow Gold.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Bangles

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

.65 Carat Pink Tourmaline Diamond Gold Swirl Design Bismark Bracelet
.65 Carat Pink Tourmaline Diamond Gold Swirl Design Bismark Bracelet

.65 Carat Pink Tourmaline Diamond Gold Swirl Design Bismark Bracelet

Located in Stamford, CT

Pink Tourmaline and diamond bracelet. Swirl design center plaque, with 12 round accent diamonds with a 14k yellow gold Bismark style chain with box catch and safety. 6.5 inches. 1 ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Chain Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Wide Swirl Cuff Bangle Bracelet 47.6 Grams
18 Karat Yellow Gold Wide Swirl Cuff Bangle Bracelet 47.6 Grams

18 Karat Yellow Gold Wide Swirl Cuff Bangle Bracelet 47.6 Grams

By Harbor Diamonds

Located in New York, NY

18 Karat yellow gold bangle cuff featuring a swirl motif weighing 47.6 grams.

Category

2010s Contemporary Bangles

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Statement Gold-Tone Swirl Hinged Vintage Cuff Bracelet circa 1960s
Statement Gold-Tone Swirl Hinged Vintage Cuff Bracelet circa 1960s

Statement Gold-Tone Swirl Hinged Vintage Cuff Bracelet circa 1960s

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Statement Gold-Tone Swirl Hinged Vintage Cuff Bracelet is a striking accessory that exudes timeless elegance with its intricate swirl design and polished gold-tone finish.

Category

20th Century Cuff Bracelets

1.75 Carat Marquise Sapphire Round Diamond Swirl Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet
1.75 Carat Marquise Sapphire Round Diamond Swirl Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet

1.75 Carat Marquise Sapphire Round Diamond Swirl Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet

Located in Stamford, CT

Sapphire and diamond bangle bracelet. 5 marquise slant set sapphires totaling 1.75cts are mounted in a 14k yellow gold bracelet, with a swirl design halo of 54 round cut diamonds.

Category

Late 20th Century Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. Sapphire and Diamond Swirl Link Bracelet
Tiffany & Co. Sapphire and Diamond Swirl Link Bracelet

Tiffany & Co. Sapphire and Diamond Swirl Link Bracelet

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

Tiffany & Co. Sapphire and Diamond Swirl Link Bracelet Description: Crafted by Tiffany & Co., this bracelet features a sophisticated arrangement of overlapping oval and teardrop-sha...

Category

20th Century American Retro Retro Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

10K White Gold 2.00 Cttw Diamond Floral Design Swirl Link Bracelet
10K White Gold 2.00 Cttw Diamond Floral Design Swirl Link Bracelet

10K White Gold 2.00 Cttw Diamond Floral Design Swirl Link Bracelet

Located in New York, NY

Indulge in the enchanting allure of our exquisite Diamond Floral S-Link Bracelet. Crafted with delicate precision, this 10K White Gold masterpiece showcases a captivating swirl desig...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Link Bracelets

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold

TRIFARI signed vintage gold tone swirl enamel designer clamper bracelet
TRIFARI signed vintage gold tone swirl enamel designer clamper bracelet

TRIFARI signed vintage gold tone swirl enamel designer clamper bracelet

By Trifari

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • signed TRIFARI • gold tone with enamel • vintage designer bracelet MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 61 ❤️...

Category

20th Century Clamper Bracelets

TJD 18K Yellow Gold 1.00 Carat Diamond Cluster Station Swirl Link Bracelet
TJD 18K Yellow Gold 1.00 Carat Diamond Cluster Station Swirl Link Bracelet

TJD 18K Yellow Gold 1.00 Carat Diamond Cluster Station Swirl Link Bracelet

By TJD

Located in New York, NY

The visible gold structure adds depth and dimension, distinguishing this piece from a traditional tennis bracelet while maintaining a refined, timeless aesthetic.

Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

10K Rose Gold 1.0 Cttw Diamond Infinity Loop and Swirl Link Bracelet
10K Rose Gold 1.0 Cttw Diamond Infinity Loop and Swirl Link Bracelet

10K Rose Gold 1.0 Cttw Diamond Infinity Loop and Swirl Link Bracelet

Located in New York, NY

This striking piece is made for those who’re all for making a statement. The bracelet’s main charm lies in the infinity loop and swirl link design that comes in a juxtaposition of hu...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Link Bracelets

Materials

White Diamond, 10k Gold, Rose Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Swirl Brushed & High Polished Link Bracelet 36.2 Grams
18 Karat Yellow Gold Swirl Brushed & High Polished Link Bracelet 36.2 Grams

18 Karat Yellow Gold Swirl Brushed & High Polished Link Bracelet 36.2 Grams

By Harbor Diamonds

Located in New York, NY

18 Karat yellow gold link bracelet featuring a interlocking swirl link in a brushed & high polished finish, 36.2 grams.

Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Link Bracelets

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. Vintage Bracelet 14k Rose & Yellow Gold Swirl Snail Shell Signed
Tiffany & Co. Vintage Bracelet 14k Rose & Yellow Gold Swirl Snail Shell Signed

Tiffany & Co. Vintage Bracelet 14k Rose & Yellow Gold Swirl Snail Shell Signed

Located in Torrance, CA

Stylish vintage Tiffany & Co bracelet crafted in 14k rose & yellow gold. 'Swirl' style links (also resembles a snail shell) alternate in rose and yellow gold.

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Link Bracelets

Materials

14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

David Webb 1970's Diamond Pearl 18K Gold Platinum Vintage Swirl Cuff Bracelet
David Webb 1970's Diamond Pearl 18K Gold Platinum Vintage Swirl Cuff Bracelet

David Webb 1970's Diamond Pearl 18K Gold Platinum Vintage Swirl Cuff Bracelet

By David Webb

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Designed as a bangle style bracelet topped with open terminals featuring 13.5 mm round South Sea pearls White in body color with strong iridescence and excellent luster - mounted in ...

Category

Vintage 1970s Modern Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

14K White Gold 2.00 Cttw Diamond Swirl and Pear Shape Link Bracelet
14K White Gold 2.00 Cttw Diamond Swirl and Pear Shape Link Bracelet

14K White Gold 2.00 Cttw Diamond Swirl and Pear Shape Link Bracelet

Located in New York, NY

Indulge in the exquisite beauty of this diamond swirl and pear shape link bracelet. Made of 14K white gold, this bracelet features a stunning diamond swirl link design, showcasing 19...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Link Bracelets

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14K White Gold 2.00 Carat Diamond Swirl and Pear Shape Link Bracelet
14K White Gold 2.00 Carat Diamond Swirl and Pear Shape Link Bracelet

14K White Gold 2.00 Carat Diamond Swirl and Pear Shape Link Bracelet

Located in New York, NY

Indulge in the exquisite beauty of this diamond swirl and pear shape link bracelet. Made of 14K white gold, this bracelet features a stunning diamond swirl link design, showcasing 19...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

La Grandeur 65 CTTW Swirl-Design Diamond Bangle Bracelet in 18K Yellow Gold
La Grandeur 65 CTTW Swirl-Design Diamond Bangle Bracelet in 18K Yellow Gold

La Grandeur 65 CTTW Swirl-Design Diamond Bangle Bracelet in 18K Yellow Gold

By New York Jewelers Chicago

Located in Chicago, IL

Presenting an exceptional piece of luxury "La Grandeur". This bold swirl-style bangle bracelet is a captivating expression of sophistication and strength.

Category

1990s Belle Époque Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Estate 14K White Gold Baguette Round Diamond Swirl Heart Bracelet 6.50cttw 7”
Estate 14K White Gold Baguette Round Diamond Swirl Heart Bracelet 6.50cttw 7”

Estate 14K White Gold Baguette Round Diamond Swirl Heart Bracelet 6.50cttw 7”

Located in Winter Springs, FL

A lovely contemporary bracelet done in 14K white gold and channel set with approximately 6.50cttw in channel set round and baguette diamonds. All stones range H-J in color and Vs2-Si...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

10K White Gold 2.0 Carat Diamond Floral Design Swirl Link 7" Bracelet
10K White Gold 2.0 Carat Diamond Floral Design Swirl Link 7" Bracelet

10K White Gold 2.0 Carat Diamond Floral Design Swirl Link 7" Bracelet

Located in New York, NY

Indulge in the enchanting allure of our exquisite Diamond Floral S-Link Bracelet. Crafted with delicate precision, this 10K White Gold masterpiece showcases a captivating swirl desig...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold, 10k Gold

14K Yellow Gold over Silver Diamond Accent Alternating Swirl Link Bolo Bracelet
14K Yellow Gold over Silver Diamond Accent Alternating Swirl Link Bolo Bracelet

14K Yellow Gold over Silver Diamond Accent Alternating Swirl Link Bolo Bracelet

Located in New York, NY

Trendy yet everlasting, this diamond accent bolo bracelet has a beautiful alternating design of infinity links and natural round-cut diamonds. The bracelet is crafted in genuine .925...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

16.79 Carat Diamond Open Swirl Design Wide Link Bracelet in 14 Karat White Gold
16.79 Carat Diamond Open Swirl Design Wide Link Bracelet in 14 Karat White Gold

16.79 Carat Diamond Open Swirl Design Wide Link Bracelet in 14 Karat White Gold

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

This stunning bracelet features an intricate open swirl design, gracefully winding throughout its wide band.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

14K Rose Gold Plated Silver 1/10 Ct Diamond Alternating Swirl link Bolo Bracelet
14K Rose Gold Plated Silver 1/10 Ct Diamond Alternating Swirl link Bolo Bracelet

14K Rose Gold Plated Silver 1/10 Ct Diamond Alternating Swirl link Bolo Bracelet

Located in New York, NY

Discover the enchanting elegance of rose gold, gracefully plated over .925 sterling silver in this mesmerizing bracelet, where the allure of natural diamonds shines with an ethereal ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold Plate, Rose Gold, Sterling Silver, 14k Gold

Oval Cut Emerald Open Swirl Motif Line Bracelet with Diamonds in 14 Karat Gold
Oval Cut Emerald Open Swirl Motif Line Bracelet with Diamonds in 14 Karat Gold

Oval Cut Emerald Open Swirl Motif Line Bracelet with Diamonds in 14 Karat Gold

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

This elegant 14 karat gold tennis bracelet is a breathtaking testament to the timeless allure of emeralds and diamonds. The bracelet's design is a harmonious interplay of vibrant ova...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Michael Bondanza Two-Tone Textured Swirl Motif Link Bracelet with Diamonds
Michael Bondanza Two-Tone Textured Swirl Motif Link Bracelet with Diamonds

Michael Bondanza Two-Tone Textured Swirl Motif Link Bracelet with Diamonds

By Michael Bondanza

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

This exquisite bracelet features a unique design where graceful gold swirls flow elegantly across a platinum background, creating a stunning contrast that highlights the intricate cr...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Gucci Gold Bangle Bracelet
Gucci Gold Bangle Bracelet

Gucci Gold Bangle Bracelet

By Gucci

Located in New York, NY

Gucci 18 karat yellow gold bangle bracelet Intricate swirl designs on the outer band; marked Gucci, made in Italy, 18, Au750 Inner circumference: 6.63 inches; Band width: 0.8 mm To...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cuff Bracelets

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gold Bracelet with Sapphires and Diamonds
Gold Bracelet with Sapphires and Diamonds

Gold Bracelet with Sapphires and Diamonds

Located in Darnestown, MD

Gold bracelet of swirling links with diamonds and sapphires.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Contemporary Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold

David Webb Hand Hammered Finish Yellow Gold Chunky Bracelet
David Webb Hand Hammered Finish Yellow Gold Chunky Bracelet

David Webb Hand Hammered Finish Yellow Gold Chunky Bracelet

By David Webb

Located in New York, NY

Substantial chunky bracelet by David Webb, in 18k yellow gold, hand hammered finish, swirl motif.

Category

20th Century American Bangles

Materials

Yellow Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Textured & High Polish Swirl Link Bracelet 30.6 Grams 7.5"
18 Karat Yellow Gold Textured & High Polish Swirl Link Bracelet 30.6 Grams 7.5"

18 Karat Yellow Gold Textured & High Polish Swirl Link Bracelet 30.6 Grams 7.5"

By Harbor Diamonds

Located in New York, NY

18 Karat Yellow Gold swirl bracelet featuring 4 rows of textured & high polished links weighing 30.6 grams.

Category

2010s Contemporary Link Bracelets

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Gold Swirl Bracelet For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact gold swirl bracelet you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold, this item was constructed with great care. Find an antique version now, or shop for 56 vintage or 18 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. If you’re looking for a gold swirl bracelet from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. Finding an appealing gold swirl bracelet — no matter the origin — is easy, but David Webb, Tiffany & Co. and Ilias Lalaounis each produced a popular version that is worth a look. A gold swirl bracelet can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 32 Diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also baguette cut cut and brilliant cut cut versions available here, too. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a gold swirl bracelet, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Gold Swirl Bracelet?

On average, a gold swirl bracelet at 1stDibs sells for $5,387, while they’re typically $325 on the low end and $42,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

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.

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.