Medallion Bracelet
Vintage 1980s French Charm Bracelets
Vintage 1970s American Modern Chain Bracelets
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Bangles
14k Gold, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Art Deco Link Bracelets
Carnelian, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1940s American Link Bracelets
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Modern Bracelets
Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Collectible Jewelry
Onyx, Silver
1990s French Bangles
Vintage 1980s French Charm Bracelets
Vintage 1980s French Link Necklaces
1990s French Chain Bracelets
Gold
Vintage 1980s French Modern Link Bracelets
Gilt Metal
1990s Italian Link Bracelets
Gold
20th Century French Cuff Bracelets
Gilt Metal
1990s French Cufflinks
1990s Italian Chain Bracelets
Late 20th Century French Modern Link Bracelets
Vintage 1980s French Modern Charm Bracelets
Base Metal
21st Century and Contemporary British Chain Bracelets
21st Century and Contemporary Cuff Bracelets
Topaz, Sterling Silver
1990s European Etruscan Revival Chain Bracelets
Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Tennis Bracelets
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1980s French Link Necklaces
20th Century French Artisan Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Mid-20th Century Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Link Necklaces
Base Metal
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian More Bracelets
Antique Early 1900s Link Bracelets
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Wrist Watches
21st Century and Contemporary American Wrist Watches
21st Century and Contemporary American Bangles
Early 2000s Modern Charm Bracelets
24k Gold, Gold Plate
Antique 1830s French Link Bracelets
Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1980s French Byzantine Cuff Bracelets
Gold Plate
Antique 1850s French Napoleon III Link Bracelets
Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1940s American Retro Link Bracelets
Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Base Metal, Brass, Gilt Metal
Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Link Bracelets
Gold, Enamel
Antique 1860s Italian Etruscan Revival Link Bracelets
Gold
Vintage 1960s Retro Wrist Watches
White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Italian Collectible Jewelry
Glass
Vintage 1980s Charm Bracelets
Early 20th Century Art Deco Link Bracelets
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Link Bracelets
Coral
20th Century Chinese Art Deco Link Bracelets
Jade, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Modern Charm Bracelets
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cuff Bracelets
Diamond, Onyx, Rock Crystal, Crystal, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chain Bracelets
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Charm Bracelets
Black Diamond, Gold, Rhodium
Vintage 1960s French Bangles
20th Century French Cuff Bracelets
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1950s American Beaded Bracelets
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Cuff Bracelets
Silver, Gold, Sterling Silver, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Art Deco Modern Bracelets
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s American Chain Bracelets
Gold Plate
20th Century French Charm Bracelets
Gilt Metal
20th Century French Link Bracelets
Gilt Metal
Antique 1830s Swiss Empire Link Bracelets
Turquoise, Gold, Enamel
20th Century French Charm Bracelets
Antique Early 1900s Czech Drop Necklaces
Base Metal
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Medallion Bracelet For Sale on 1stDibs
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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.
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