Mid Century Gold Snake Bracelet
Mid-20th Century Cuff Bracelets
18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Chain Bracelets
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver, 14k Gold
Antique 1870s American Victorian Link Bracelets
Sapphire, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver, Vermeil
Antique Late 19th Century European Late Victorian Bangles
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Bangles
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Retro Bracelets
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century French Victorian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold
Vintage 1940s Victorian Bangles
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Retro Chain Necklaces
Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Artist Link Bracelets
Gold, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Etruscan Revival Retro Bracelets
Chalcedony, Gold, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Indian Egyptian Revival More Bracelets
Ruby, 18k Gold, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century American Victorian Clamper Bracelets
Crystal, Peridot, Brass, Enamel, Gilt Metal, Gold, Base Metal
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry
Metal, Metallic Thread
Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Band Rings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Stud Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Link Bracelets
14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Stud Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1980s American Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Star Sapphire, 14k Gold
20th Century Unknown Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
20th Century Wrist Watches
White Gold
Vintage 1980s European Retro Bangles
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque More Jewelry
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Bangles
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Bangles
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century Anglo-Indian Bangles
Diamond, Gold
2010s British Cuff Bracelets
White Gold
Recent Sales
Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Retro Bracelets
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Bangles
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian More Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Enamel
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Chain Bracelets
Diamond, Emerald, Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Victorian Cuff Bracelets
14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century More Bracelets
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1950s Retro Cuff Bracelets
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Star Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow ...
Mid-20th Century Aesthetic Movement Cuff Bracelets
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Link Bracelets
Jade, Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Link Bracelets
Turquoise, 15k Gold
Mid-20th Century Bangles
White Diamond, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Bangles
White Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century American Victorian Bangles
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Retro Bracelets
Citrine, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Bangles
14k Gold, Enamel
Mid-20th Century Unknown Victorian Cuff Bracelets
White Diamond, Ruby, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Retro Bracelets
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Renaissance Retro Bracelets
Diamond, White Diamond, Aquamarine, 18k Gold
20th Century Russian Retro Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Bangles
Diamond, Emerald, 15k Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Bangles
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Bangles
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Contemporary Bangles
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century American Retro Chain Bracelets
Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Victorian Bangles
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Victorian Bangles
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Victorian Bangles
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century Dutch Early Victorian Bangles
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Bangles
Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Choker Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Retro Retro Bracelets
Ruby, Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Early Victorian Cuff Bracelets
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Bangles
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
Vintage 1950s Armchairs
Giltwood
Vintage 1950s French Retro Retro Bracelets
Gold, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Retro Retro Bracelets
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Bangles
Diamond, Emerald, Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, 18k Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown High Victorian Chain Bracelets
Aquamarine, Ruby, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Wrist Watches
Ruby, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Books
Paper
English Cuff Bracelets
Mid-20th Century American Victorian Retro Bracelets
Diamond, Garnet, Opal, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Retro Bracelets
Ruby, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century American Cuff Bracelets
Base Metal
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Turquoise, 15k Gold
Antique 19th Century English Victorian More Bracelets
White Diamond, Turquoise, 15k Gold
Mid-20th Century American Modern Retro Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century German High Victorian Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century American Retro Wrist Watches
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Retro Bracelets
Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Collectible Jewelry
Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Chain Bracelets
Turquoise
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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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