Louis Vuitton Enamel Bracelet
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Charm Bracelets
White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
Early 2000s French Charm Bracelets
Agate, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Link Bracelets
1990s French Chain Bracelets
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Cuff Bracelets
Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Bangles
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Early 1900s Russian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold, Silver, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary French Tote Bags
Vintage 1960s Link Bracelets
2010s American Edwardian More Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
20th Century Italian Charm Bracelets
Gold Plate
Mid-20th Century Charm Bracelets
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Belts
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary French Charm Bracelets
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Retro Charm Bracelets
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary French Bangles
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Italian Aesthetic Evening Dresses
Antique Late 19th Century Russian Russian Empire Pendant Necklaces
Silver, Gilt Metal
Early 2000s French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
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2010s French Contemporary Chain Bracelets
Gold, Enamel
Early 2000s Charm Bracelets
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Fashion Rings
Gold
2010s French Modern Bracelets
Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary French Clamper Bracelets
Gold Plate, Enamel
Early 20th Century Wrist Watches
Vintage 1980s Italian Retro Charm Bracelets
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Link Bracelets
21st Century and Contemporary French Bangles
21st Century and Contemporary French Miscellaneous
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.
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