Black Hermes Extreme Wrap Leather Buckle Bracelet
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Black leather Extreme wrap buckle bracelet by Hermes. Palladium-plated hardware closure. 1.25" width, 8" length.
Black Hermes Extreme Wrap Leather Buckle Bracelet
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Black leather Extreme wrap buckle bracelet by Hermes. Palladium-plated hardware closure. 1.25" width, 8" length.
Hermès Bracelet in Woven Red Leather with Silver Buckle
By Hermès
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Hermès - Bracelet composed of woven red leather with a silver buckle.
Hermes 2000's Boucle Sellier Buckle Chain Large TGM Bracelet in Sterling Silver
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
HERMES 2000's BOUCLE SELLIER BUCKLE CHAIN LARGE TGM BRACELET IN SILVER Vintage 2000’s sterling silver bracelet from the Sellier collection consisting of a large flat curb chain end...
Sterling Silver
Victorian buckle bracelet yellow gold floral blue enamel bracelet 19th century
By Hermès, René Lalique, Van Cleef & Arpels, Cartier
Located in Wommelgem, VAN
Unique antique Victorian bangle bracelet with buckle and enamel. Hand crafted in solid 14k gold and absolute fabulous blue enamel. A wide design covered with incredible textured work...
Gold
Vintage Hermes brown leather and silver buckle bracelet. Classic casual jewelry.
By Hermès
Located in Kashiwa, Chiba
Vintage Hermes brown leather and silver buckle bracelet. Classic and casual jewelry.
Hermes Gold Buckle Bracelet
By Hermès
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 2000s, 18k, by Hermes, France. Visually stimulating, this classic Hermes bracelet pairs heavy, streamlined curb links with a timeless buckle motif.
18k Gold
Hermes Vintage Enamel Buckle Bracelet
By Hermès
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Introducing the Hermes Vintage Enamel Buckle Bracelet, a stunning and iconic piece from the late 90s/early 2000s that embodies the timeless elegance and craftsmanship of the Hermes b...
Enamel
Hermes Sterling Silver Leather Saddle Buckle Bracelet
By Hermès
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Hermes sterling silver and leather saddle buckle bracelet with locking safety.
Sterling Silver
Hermes Diamond Buckle Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet
By Hermès
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond Buckle Bangle Bracelet by Hermes. The Hermès 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Buckle Bangle Bracelet is a luxurious statement piece, crafted from rich 18k yellow gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Hermes Etrier Buckle Sterling Silver Bracelet
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
It is signed Hermes. The bracelet comes in its original Hermes box.
Silver
Hermes Black Enameled "Belt Buckle" Bangle Bracelet
By Hermès
Located in Gresham, OR
A slim gold plated Hermes "belt buckle" bangle bracelet with black enameled surface.
Hermes Large Buckle Gold Curb Link Chain Bracelet
By Hermès
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Curb Link Chain Large Buckle Bracelet by Hermes. Details: Length: 8" Buckle Width: 22mm Link Width: 12mm Weight: 66 grams Stamped Hallmarks: Hermes 750 F...
18k Gold
Hermes Bicolor Leather Hapi Reversible Bracelet Palladium Buckle
By Hermès
Located in Rome, Rome
Signed 'Hermes Paris' on the leather. 'Hermes' engraved on the reverse of the buckle.
Palladium
Hermes Black Leather Bracelet Silver Metal Hook Buckle
By Hermès
Located in Rome, Rome
Hermes leather bracelet in black color. Silver buckle.
Hermes Paris Georges L'enfant Gold Buckle Bracelet
By Hermès
Located in Greenwich, CT
Buckle up and go with this Hermes Paris Georges L'enfant vintage gold buckle bracelet.
Gold, 18k Gold
Hermes 18K Yellow Gold Paris Stirrup Buckle Bracelet
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Very rare Hermes Paris 18K yellow and white gold stirrup buckle bracelet circa 1970's.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Hermes Gold Mesh Wrap Buckle Bracelet Necklace
By Hermès
Located in Greenwich, CT
And, an 18K white gold one at that. This Hermes mesh bracelet/necklace, circa 1980, with buckle detail was designed by Georges L'Enfant to strikingly wrap twice around the wrist or ...
18k Gold
Hermes Diamond Gold Woven Buckle Cuff Bangle Bracelet
By Hermès
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond Woven Buckle Cuff Bangle Bracelet by Hermes. With 24 round brilliant cut diamonds VVS1 clarity, G color total weight approx. .85ct Details: Length: 7" W...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Hermes Vintage Green Leather Wide Bracelet Gold Metal Buckle
By Hermès
Located in Rome, Rome
Vintage Hermes leather bracelet in black color. Gold buckle.
Hermes Black Leather Hapi 4 Tour Bracelet Palladium Buckle
By Hermès
Located in Rome, Rome
Hermes leather adjustable Hapi 4 Tour bracelet in black color.
Hermes Tan Leather Etriviere Double Tour Bracelet Palladium Buckle
By Hermès
Located in Rome, Rome
Hermes leather adjustable Etriviere bracelet in brown color.
Palladium
Hermes Vintage Grey Leather Artemis Bracelet Silver Metal Buckle
By Hermès
Located in Rome, Rome
Vintage Hermes 'Artemis' leather bracelet in grey color. Silver buckle.
Silver
Hermes Curb Link Chain Large Buckle Yellow Gold Bracelet
By Hermès
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Curb Link Chain Large Buckle Bracelet by Hermes. Details: Length: 8" Width: 15mm Weight: 60.1 grams Stamped Hallmarks: Hermes Paris 750 *Free Shipping with...
18k Gold
Hermes Black Leather Hapi 4 Tour Bracelet Palladium Buckle
By Hermès
Located in Rome, Rome
Hermes leather adjustable Hapi 4 Tour bracelet in black color.
Palladium
Hermes Vintage Blue Leather Artemis Bracelet Gold Metal Buckle
By Hermès
Located in Rome, Rome
Vintage Hermes 'Artemis' leather bracelet in blue color. Gold buckle.
Gold
Hermes Brown Leather Bracelet Silver Metal Buckle with Box
By Hermès
Located in Rome, Rome
Hermes leather adjustable bracelet in brown color.
Silver
Hermes Kelly Dog Yellow Leather with Gold Plated Buckle Bracelet
By Hermès
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: Hermes Material: leather / gold plate Dimensions: bracelet measures 7.5-inches long Weight: 34.69 grams
Gold Plate
Hermes Black Leather Hapi 4 Quad Tour Belt Bracelet Palladium Buckle
By Hermès
Located in Rome, Rome
Vintage Hermes leather adjustable Hapi 4 Quad Tour bracelet in black color.
HERMES Behapi Double Tour black leather GHW H buckle wrap bracelet
By Hermès
Located in Hong Kong, NT
HERMES Behapi Double Tour black leather GHW H buckle wrap bracelet Reference: KEDG/A00249 Brand: Hermes Model: Behapi Double Tour Material: Leather Color: Black, Gold Pattern: Solid ...
Rare Hermes Yellow Gold & Diamond Woven Buckle Motif Bracelet & Ring Set
By Hermès
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Comes with original Hermes bracelet & ring box (ring box not pictured).
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage Hermès Belt Buckle Wrap Bracelet Set in Solid 18k Yellow Gold
By Hermès
Located in London, England
A rare vintage Hermès belt buckle wrap bracelet set in solid 18k yellow gold.
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Hermes Sterling Silver Buckle Link Bracelet
By Hermès
Located in New York City, NY
Interesting sterling silver link buckle bracelet by Hermes, circa 1960s-70s. Hallmarks: Hermes Paris, maker's mark, French silver assay mark.
Silver
Hermes Sterling Curb Link Buckle Bracelet
By Hermès
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1980 Hermes Sterling Silver Curb Link Bracelet with Buckle lock.
Sterling Silver
Hermés Vermeil Gold Belt Buckle Bracelet
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermés vermeil gold bracelet in the form of a belt buckle.
Vermeil
Hermes Black Leather and Sterling Silver Buckle Bracelet
By Hermès
Located in Simpsonville, SC
Elevate your wrist with the bold and refined elegance of this Wide Hermes Black Leather and Sterling Silver Buckle Bracelet.
Sterling Silver
Hermes Gold Curb Link Chain Large Buckle Bracelet
By Hermès
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Curb Link Chain Large Buckle Bracelet by Hermes. Details: Length: 8" Buckle Width: 22mm Link Width: 12mm Weight: 66 grams Stamped Hallmarks: Hermes 750 Fre...
18k Gold
Hermes Black Leather & Palladium Buckle Bracelet sz XS
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermes Black Leather & Palladium Buckle Bracelet Made In: France Year of Production: 2014 Color: Black and silvertone Materials: Leather and palladium hardware Stamp: R stamp in...
Hermes 1980's Pink and Goldtone Horse & Buckle Design Bracelet
By Hermès
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Hermes 1980's Pink and Goldtone Horse & Buckle Design Bracelet.
Hermes Sterling Silver Strappy Buckle Wide Cuff Bracelet sz SH
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermes Sterling Silver Strappy Buckle Wide Cuff Bracelet sz XS Made In: France Materials: Sterling silver Hallmarks: HERMES MADE IN FRANCE Ag 925 Closure/Opening: Slip on Overall Con...
Sterling Silver
Hermès Enamel Printed Bracelet Buckle Pattern Golden Hdw Size 65
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Lovely Authentic Hermès Bracelet Pattern: Buckles (2) "Made in France + Y" (2020) Made of Printed Enamel and Gold Plated Hardware Colorways: Light Blue, Orange, White Size: 65 ...
Gold Plate, Enamel
Hermes Boucle Sellier Heavy Curb Link Chain Buckle 1980s Bracelet
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
This chic and rare Boucle Sellier bracelet created by Hermes in Paris in 1980s is crafted in 18k yellow gold and features a belt design with a heavy curb link chain which ends with a...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold
W 0.63 in L 8.01 in
Vintage Hermès Sterling Silver & 18K Ylw Gold Curb Link Stirrup Buckle Bracelet
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
A substantial and beautifully crafted double curb link bracelet in sterling silver, secured by a signature 18k yellow gold stirrup-style buckle clasp with a secure snap-lock mechanis...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Sold
W 1.19 in L 6.89 in
HERMES Bracelet in Brown Crocodile and Sellier Buckle in Sterling Silver 925Ag
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Beautiful Hermès bracelet in brown crocodile and sellier buckle in sterling silver 925.
Sterling Silver
Hermes Black White Enamel Buckle Motif Yellow Gold Plated Hinged Bangle Bracelet
By Hermès
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Hermes black and white enamel buckle motif hinged bangle bracelet yellow gold plated with clasp on the top half of the bangle bracelet.
Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Hermès Pink Enamel Clic Clac Bracelet White Enamelled H Buckle Phw GM
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Beautiful Authentic Hermès Bracelet "Clic H" Version Made of Enamel and Palladium Plated Hardware (silver-tone) White enamelled H buckle Colorway: Vieux Rose (Old Pink) "HERMES"...
Palladium
Hermès Sterling Belt Bracelet Unisex
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Bold and powerful, this vintage Hermès large link sterling silver buckle bracelet is utterly striking.
Sterling Silver
Hermes Sterling Silver Curb Link Buckle Bracelet
By Hermès
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Vintage Hermes sterling silver Curb Link Buckle bracelet.
Sterling Silver
Hermes Leather Strap Sterling Silver Buckle Chain Bracelet
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
A bold bracelet for him or her from Hermes as multiple sterling silver chains held by wide black leather wrap the wrist and close with a sterling silver buckle.
Sterling Silver
Hermes Sterling Silver Buckle Link Bracelet
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermes buckle bracelet
Sterling Silver
Rare HERMES Sterling Buckle Bracelet
By Hermès
Located in Teaneck, NJ
Rare Hermes Buckle Bracelet. Unisex size, measures 8-9"...adjustable.
Sterling Silver
Hermes Vintage Sterling Buckle Bracelet
By Hermès
Located in Teaneck, NJ
Gorgeous Hermes vintage heavy sterling silver buckle bracelet. 8+" to fit a man or woman.
Sterling Silver
Hermes Sterling Gold Buckle Bracelet
By Hermès
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Hermes sterling silver and 18k gold bracelet. Can be worn up to 7 1/4" (Comes with 3 additional links that will add up to 1" length). Marked Hermes, ASSAY gold marks. Weight: 69.4g.
18k Gold, Sterling Silver
HERMES PARIS Gold Buckle Bracelet
By Hermès
Located in Greenwich, CT
An 18kt gold bracelet, designed with flattened curb links on an articulated buckle clasp
18k Gold
Hermes Sterling Silver & Gold Buckle Bracelet
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
The buckle dates back to the 1700s. Signed Hermes.
Sterling Silver, 14k Gold
Hermes Leather and Silver Buckle Bracelet
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
An Hermes bold black leather and sterling silver chain buckle bracelet.
Sterling Silver
Classic Hermes Silver Gold Buckle Necklace Bracelet Set
By Hermès
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Vintage Hermes 18k yellow gold and sterling silver necklace and bracelet set. Necklace is 16" long and 9mm wide, bracelet is 7 1/2" long and 9mm wide. Marked - Hermes,Paris. weight -...
18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Hermes Sterling Buckle Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Chic sterling buckle bracelet
Sterling Silver
Hermes Cognac Leather Gold Buckle Charm Men's Women's Evening Cuff Bracelet
By Hermès
Located in Chicago, IL
Hermes Cognac Leather Gold Buckle Charm Men's Women's Evening Cuff Bracelet Leather Gold tone hardware Adjustable buckle closure Date code present Made in France Width 1" Adjustab...
Hermes Black Leather Silver Wide Men's Women's Buckle Cuff Bracelet in Box
By Hermès
Located in Chicago, IL
Hermes Black Leather Silver Wide Men's Women's Buckle Cuff Bracelet in Box Leather Silver tone hardware Buckle closure Date code present Made in France Width 1.5" Adjustable length ...
Hermès Leather Bracelet
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
Hermès leather bracelet. Black. Buckle fastening at front.
Hermès Leather Bracelet
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
Hermès leather bracelet. Black. Buckle fastening at front.
$15,000
H 13.19 in W 6.7 in D 5.52 in
Magnificent Large Vanadinite Table top, Decorative Sculpture object
Located in London, GB
An exceptional large specimen of vanadinite from Morocco, covered entirely with brilliant, deep red crystals of varying sizes. The crystals are densely packed together, forming a con...
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Quartz
$266,565
H 57 in W 30 in D 31.5 in
One-of-a-kind 1851 Great Exhibition Carved Armchair by Arthur Jones of Dublin
Located in London, GB
*Winner of the 2022 Masterpiece Fair Furniture Highlight* The 1851 Great Exhibition Carved Bog Yew Armchair by Arthur Jones of Dublin Carved entirely from Irish bog yew wood, ...
Upholstery, Yew
Hermes Chunky 925 Sterling Silver Chaine D'Ancre Bracelet
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
Hermes Chunky 925 Sterling Silver Chaine D'Ancre Bracelet Very heavy linked Sterling silver chain link bracelet designed by Robert Dumas in 1938. 'Hermes' engravement to the signat...
Sterling Silver
$89,500 / set
H 3.5 in W 5 in D 5 in
Stuart Devlin Set of Twelve Silver and Silver-Gilt "Twelve Days of Christmas"
By Cartier, Stuart Devlin
Located in North Miami, FL
Introducing an extraordinary and complete collection of Twelve English silver and silver-gilt "Twelve Days of Christmas" gift boxes, presented as edition No. 94 out of a limited prod...
Sterling Silver
Hermès Vintage Chaine d'Ancre MM Bracelet in Sterling Silver w/ Box
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
HERMES VINTAGE CHAINE D’ANCRE MM BRACELET STERLING SILVER WITH ORANGE BOX Hermes Chaine D’Ancre Bracelet 14 Frames / Links. 925 Sterling Silver. Vintage model with HERMES engraving ...
Sterling Silver
Hermès Bracelet Chaine d Ancre GM taille S M Silver Maxi chain bracelet Hermes
By Hermès
Located in PARIS, FR
Hermès solid silver Chaine d'Ancre bracelet, XL size (or Grand Modèle), small size for a 16 cm wrist, total weight 103 grams. The bracelet is in very good condition, rare in this siz...
Silver
Tiffany Studios Apple Blossom Table lamp
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Dallas, TX
Tiffany Studios Apple Blossom Leaded Glass and Bronze Table Lamp, The patinated bronze base with with Acorn design in wonderful condition gives a great stature to the pink floral app...
Bronze
$145,000
H 106 in W 66 in D 26 in
Pair of 19th Century French Walnut Library Ladders, Napoleon III Style
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of French (19th Century) walnut library ladders with side railings and steps leading to a top platform (on casters) (attributed to Napoleon III's personal library) (Related item...
Walnut
Cartier Rotonde de Cartier Mysterious Hour White Gold Baguette HPI0 Gem Set.
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
The Rotonde de Cartier Mysterious Hour White Gold / Baguette, variant reference ID: HPI00890, is a masterpiece in Cartier's Rotonde collection. Featuring the innovative 'Mysterious H...
Diamond, White Gold
Old European Diamond 5 Carat Each Dangle Drop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
A striking pair of antique diamond drop earrings crafted in 18K yellow gold and silver, showcasing two exceptional Old European Cut diamonds weighing 5.87 and 5.79 carats respectivel...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
$813
H 7.09 in W 5.52 in D 1.19 in
Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Heart Shaped Photograph Frame - London 1899
By William Comyns
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1899 by William Comyns, this attractive, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Photograph Frame is plain in style and heart shaped. The photograph frame measures...
Sterling Silver
Hermès Antique Silver Bracelet
By Hermès
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Hermès - (Made in France) Antique silver bracelet. Visible hallmark. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Length: 19 cm Seller Reference: BRA92
Hermes Farandole Long Necklace Sterling Silver
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a coveted Hermes Farandole Long Necklace featured in Sterling Silver. With its nautical inspiration, the Chaine d'Ancre is unmistakably Hermes. Necklace can be worn...
Sterling Silver
$6,930
H 3.15 in Dm 0.04 in
1913 René Lalique Perfume Bottle Paquerettes Roger & Gallet Glass Blue Patina
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Perfume Bottle Tiara "Pâquerettes" (Daisies) made in clear and frosted glass with blue patina by René Lalique in 1913 for Roger and Gallet. Molded signature. Perfect condition. Beau...
Blown Glass
$27,500
W 0.88 in D 0.88 in L 6.75 in
Rare Substantial Seaman Schepps 18K Yellow Gold Pyramid Bracelet
By Seaman Schepps
Located in New York, NY
Impressive Seaman Schepps 18K yellow gold Pyramid bracelet 20th Century Provenance: Estate of a prominent New York socialite This rare, stunning bracelet is a technological marvel- ...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Platinum Mystery-Set Ruby and Diamond Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A triumph of craftsmanship and elegance, this exquisite bracelet by Van Cleef & Arpels is a masterpiece of their signature Mystery-Set technique. Five uninterrupted rows of richly-hu...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
For Hermès, what began as a maker of leather equestrian goods for European noblemen would eventually grow into one of the most storied fashion labels in the world. In 1837, German-born French entrepreneur Thierry Hermès opened a saddle and harness purveyor in Paris. Gradually, the house extended into accessories and luggage for its riders, and today, in paying homage to its origins, the family-run luxury brand resurfaces horse motifs in everything from clothing and modernist jewelry to pillows and handbags.
The first top-handled bag ever produced by Hermès was the Haut à courroies, which made its debut in 1892. A tall bag secured with a folded leather flap (fastened with bridle-inspired straps), it was designed to transport riding boots and a harness.
As the world made the switch from horse to automobile, the bag adapted, becoming a multifunctional travel satchel instead of a designated saddlebag. Today, 120 years later, the HAC remains in Hermès’s line — and its distinctive flap and clasping straps have laid the groundwork for some of the house’s other iconic bags.
In the 1930s, Robert Dumas (son-in-law to Émile-Maurice Hermès, Thierry’s grandson) designed a smaller, trapezoidal take on the flap bag with a handle and two side straps. Later, actress Grace Kelly, then engaged to Prince Rainier of Monaco, is said to have used one of these bags to conceal her pregnancy during the 1950s. Because she was photographed constantly, the coverage catapulted her handbag to international popularity.
In 1977, Hermès officially renamed the model for her, and the Kelly bag was born. Each Kelly bag takes between 18 and 25 hours to produce, and its 680 hand stitches owe solely to one Hermès artisan.
Robert Dumas was also responsible for another one of the brand’s most iconic offerings: the launch of its first silk scarf on the occasion of Hermès’s 100th anniversary in 1937. Based on a woodblock designed by Dumas and printed on Chinese silk, the accessory was an immediate hit.
Today, vintage Hermès scarves, typically adorned in rich colors and elaborate patterns, serve many functions, just as they did back then. Well-heeled women wear it on their heads, around their necks and, in a genius piece of cross-promotion, tied to the straps of their Hermès bags. Kelly even once used one as a sling for her broken arm.
In 1981, Robert Dumas’s son Jean-Louis Dumas, then Hermès chairman, found himself sitting next to French actress and musician Jane Birkin on a plane, where she was complaining about finding a suitable carryall for the necessary accoutrements of motherhood. After the two travelers were properly introduced, Birkin helped design Jean-Louis’s most famous contribution to the Hermès canon: the Birkin bag, a roomy, square catchall with the HAC’s trademark leather flap top and the addition of a lock and key.
Owing to the brand’s legendary commitment to deft, handcrafted construction, the Birkin is an investment that is coveted by collectors everywhere.
While the Kelly and Birkin may be standouts, gracing the arms of everyone from royal heiresses to hip-hop stars in the past few decades, the handbags are but a small part of Hermès’s fashion offerings.
Since the 1920s, the brand has produced some of the most desirable leather goods in the world. There’s the Constance bag, a favorite of Jacqueline Kennedy, the recently relaunched 1970s-era Evelyne and, on the vintage market, a slew of designs dating back to the 1920s.
Good design never goes out of style. Find a variety of vintage Hermès handbags, day dresses, shoes and more 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.