Heavy Clasp Bracelets
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Bracelets
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s American Modern Link Bracelets
Gold Plate
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Bangles
Silver
20th Century Modern Retro Bracelets
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s Retro Retro Bracelets
Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum
20th Century More Bracelets
Sterling Silver
20th Century Italian Modern Chain Bracelets
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Mexican Art Deco Link Bracelets
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1970s Retro Link Bracelets
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Modern Charm Bracelets
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century North American Link Bracelets
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Unknown Retro Retro Bracelets
Yellow Gold
1990s American Modern Charm Bracelets
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Bangles
Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Bangles
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Scottish Link Bracelets
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Mid-20th Century British Retro Charm Bracelets
Sterling Silver
20th Century North American Link Bracelets
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Modernist Chain Bracelets
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s North American Art Deco Link Bracelets
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s North American Art Deco Link Bracelets
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s North American Art Deco Link Bracelets
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Greek Revival Link Bracelets
Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s European Modern Bracelets
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Mexican Link Bracelets
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Tennis Bracelets
Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Link Bracelets
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Contemporary Beaded Bracelets
Turquoise, 18k Gold
2010s North American Art Deco Link Bracelets
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s North American Art Deco Link Bracelets
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s North American Art Deco Link Bracelets
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s North American Art Deco Link Bracelets
Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
2010s North American Art Deco Link Bracelets
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s North American Art Deco Link Bracelets
14k Gold, White Gold
2010s North American Art Deco Link Bracelets
14k Gold, White Gold
2010s North American Art Deco Link Bracelets
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s More Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s American Modern Bangles
Diamond, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Mexican Modernist Link Bracelets
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Link Bracelets
Silver
Mid-20th Century Contemporary Cuff Bracelets
Diamond, Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Link Bracelets
Yellow Gold
2010s North American Art Deco Link Bracelets
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s North American Art Deco Link Bracelets
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s North American Art Deco Link Bracelets
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s North American Art Deco Link Bracelets
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
2010s North American Art Deco Link Bracelets
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
2010s North American Art Deco Link Bracelets
14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Byzantine Link Bracelets
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver, Gold, 24k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Chain Bracelets
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Bangles
Enamel, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s North American Art Deco Link Bracelets
14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s Retro Link Bracelets
Gold, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century Chain Bracelets
18k Gold
2010s American Bangles
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Bracelets
14k Gold, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Chain Bracelets
14k Gold, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century American Link Bracelets
18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Contemporary Bangles
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s Italian Retro Cuff Bracelets
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
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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.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021There are 12 types of bracelet clasps: spring ring, lobster claw, bayonet, barrel, open box, figure eight safety, toggle, s-hook, mystery, magnetic, pearl and bracelet catch.
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