$496Sale Price|20% Off
Lucky Cuff Horseshoe Bracelet Black Enamel Open Bangle Ruby J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lucky Cuff Horseshoe Bracelet Black Enamel Open Bangle Ruby Designer: J DAUPHIN The Lucky Cuff is a cuff in 14k gold over brass, the word LUCKY worked across the center in raised ...
Ruby, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Enamel
SI Clarity HI Color 0.92ct Diamond 14k Rose Gold Minimalist Open Bangle Bracelet
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
SI Clarity HI Color 0.92ct Diamond 14k Rose Gold Minimalist Open Bangle Bracelet Expertly crafted in a warm rose gold, this bracelet features an open bangle design with a finely poin...
Diamond, Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
SI Clarity HI Color 0.92ct Diamond 18k Rose Gold Minimalist Open Bangle Bracelet
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
SI Clarity HI Color 0.92ct Diamond 18k Rose Gold Minimalist Open Bangle Bracelet Expertly crafted in a warm rose gold, this bracelet features an open bangle design with a finely poin...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$5,468Sale Price / item|20% Off
18K Rose Gold Natural Diamond Floral Open Bangle Bracelet SI H-I 1.37 Carat
Located in Deira, AE
Graceful and feminine, this 18K rose gold open bangle bracelet features two delicate floral motifs crafted from pear-shaped natural diamonds.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Emerald Diamond 14 Karat Gold Open Bangle Bracelet
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
A stunning bracelet handmade in 14K yellow gold. It is hand set in .65 carats emerald and .51 carats of sparkling diamonds. Wear it alone or stack it with your favorite pieces. FOLL...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,200 / item
18 Karat Gold Diamond Circle Open Bangle Bracelet
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
A beautiful bracelet handmade in 18 Karat Gold and set in .30 carats of diamonds. FOLLOW MEGHNA JEWELS storefront to view the latest collection & exclusive pieces. Please note th...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
$2,900Sale Price|20% Off
Alexander 0.83ct Illusion Set Diamond Bangle 18 Karat White Gold Open Clasp
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Exquisite modern diamond open bangle, set to look like a oval and emerald cut diamond.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Hand-Crafted 14K Yellow Gold Satin-Finished Bangle Bracelet
By I. Reiss
Located in Great Neck, NY
14 Karat Yellow Gold Satin-Finished Open Bangle Bracelet, Accented with 0.10 Carat End Clasps
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
SI/H Diamond Cluster Multi Shape Open Bangle 14 Karat White Gold Cuff Bracelet
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
This SI/H Diamond Cluster Multi Shape Open Bangle 14 Karat White Gold Cuff Bracelet features round and baguette cut diamonds set in cluster in multi shapes such as marquise and pear ...
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
SI/H Diamond Cluster Multi Shape Open Bangle 18 Karat White Gold Cuff Bracelet
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
This SI/H Diamond Cluster Multi Shape Open Bangle 18 Karat White Gold Cuff Bracelet features round and baguette cut diamonds set in cluster in multi shapes such as marquise and pear ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Egyptian Revival Gilt Metal and Bakelite Bangle Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Egyptian Revival gilt metal and black bakelite double sphinx open bangle bracelet. Maison Denise. 1960's France.
Gilt Metal
Natural Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Openable Bangle Bracelet Fine Jewelry
Located in Jaipur, IN
Geometric discipline, diamond precision — this 14K solid yellow gold hinged bangle features a deeply ribbed fluted face with evenly spaced vertical diamond pavé stations. 0.48 carats...
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Fancy Yellow Pave Diamond Spike Bangle In 18k Gold & Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Spike Fancy Yellow Diamond Bangle In Silver & Gold openable bangle with gold clasps.
Yellow Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
1.65 Carat Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold Open Bangle Bracelet
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
A stunning bangle bracelet handmade in 18K gold. It is hand set in 1.65 carats of sparkling diamonds. Wear it alone or stack it with your favorite pieces. FOLLOW MEGHNA JEWELS stor...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1.66 Carat Diamond 14 Karat Gold Open Bangle Bracelet Cuff
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
A bracelet handmade in 14K gold and hand set in 1.66 carats of sparkling diamonds. Wear it alone or stack it with your favorite pieces. Available in rose, yellow and white gold. FOL...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Cats Eye Diamond Bangle in 18k Gold and Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Charismatic and cool,, this Oval shape cabochon Cat's Eye and diamond openable bangle is one of a kind. Closure: Box catch with safety hooks on side 18kt Gold: 5.72gms Silver: 18.4...
Diamond, Cat’s Eye, 18k Gold, Silver
Ruwaya 18k rose Gold bangle with pink Sapphires and Round Cut Diamonds
By Amwaj Jewellery
Located in Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi
Elevate your jewelry collection with this exquisite open bangle bracelet, handcrafted in 18k rose gold.
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Rose Gold
1 Carat Micro-Pave Black Diamond Bangle Bracelet 18 Karat White Gold
By Simon Ardem
Located in New York, NY
Diamond open bangle bracelet in 18K white gold. 1 Carat micro-pave set Natural Black Brilliant Round Diamonds.
Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold, Platinum
$8,750Sale Price / item|20% Off
1.44 Carat 18K Rose Gold Pear Shape Diamond Open Bangle Bracelet
Located in Deira, AE
Crafted to celebrate everyday elegance, our jewelry blends timeless design with modern craftsmanship. Each piece is thoughtfully made using high-quality materials, ensuring lasting s...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
GIA Certified Calcite Diamond Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet
Located in Stamford, CT
The bottom of the open bangle is made of 18k yellow gold with the same scallop design.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.0 Carat Diamond 14 Karat Gold Marquise Open Bangle Bracelet Cuff
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
A bracelet handmade in 14K gold and hand set in 1.0 carats of sparkling diamonds. Wear it alone or stack it with your favorite pieces. FOLLOW MEGHNA JEWELS storefront to view the la...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
$8,400Sale Price / item|20% Off
2.21 Ct Diamond Open Cuff Bypass Bracelet, 18K White Gold Open Bangle Bracelet
Located in Deira, AE
Details Item Code :-SEB-61102 Gross Wt. :- 8.78 gm 18k White Gold Wt. :- 8.34 gm Natural Diamond Wt. :- 2.21 Ct. ( SI Clarity & HI Color ) Follow JEWEL PALATE STOREFRONT for ne...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Tiffany & Co. 18K Yellow Gold Double Ball Wire Bangle Bracelet
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Minimalist and unmistakably refined, this authentic Tiffany & Co. 18K yellow gold open bangle features twin polished spheres measuring approximately 7.65mm each.
Yellow Gold
Vintage 14k Gold Multicolor Curved Rounded Jade Engraved Hinged Bangle Bracelet
Located in Montclair, NJ
The jades are nicely set at the polished hinged open bangle and sectioned with engraved floral patterns.
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18k Rosy Gold & Green Gold Twisted Wire Center Hinged Bangle Bracelet
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 18k Rosy Yellow Gold w/ Green Gold Center & 14k Gold Loop On side - Stamped 18k Weight: 17.39 Grams Clasp: Hinged Open Bangle Bracelet Size: Will Comfortably fit ...
Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,199Sale Price|20% Off
14 Karat White Gold Diamond South Sea Pearl Open Bangle 0.13 Carats
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
14 Karat White Gold open bracelet cuff featuring 37 round brilliants weighing 0.13 Carats and one South Sea Pearl measuring 11-12 MM. Comes in Yellow Gold and can customize Pearl Color
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
Studio Rêves Stellar Blue Emerald Horizon Bangle in Gold & Titanium
By Studio Rêves
Located in Mumbai, Maharashtra
With a gross weight of 92.84 grams, this openable bangle balances innovation with elegance, offering both comfort and drama.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Titanium
Chanel Cuff/bangle with big CC's and black dots, acryl, signed 96P - 1996 spring
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Stuttgart, DE
A very unusual open bangle/Cuff by Chanel made of ivory colored acrylic with large CC's and black dots.
Other
Maurice Fine Jewelry - Yellow Gold Diamond Cuff Bangle
By Maurice Fine Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
This open bangle is made from 18k yellow gold and features a minimalist design.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Maurice Fine Jewelry - Rose Gold Diamond Cuff Bangle
By Maurice Fine Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
This open bangle is made from 18k rose gold and features a minimalist design.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Maurice Fine Jewelry - White Gold Diamond Cuff Bangle
By Maurice Fine Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
This open bangle is made from 18k white gold and features a minimalist design.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
.925 Silver Marquise Purple Amethyst and Diamond Fleur Di Lis Open Cuff Bangle
Located in New York, NY
Crafted to form the classic Fleur De Lis, each end of this open bangle is crowned with a marquise-cut purple amethyst, naturally sourced and untreated to showcase its vivid hues uneq...
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
14K Rose and White Gold 0.54ct Diamond Woven Bangle Bracelet MF12-111325
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
In this piece, rose gold is paired with white gold for a warm yet modern style. The open bangle showcases a softly woven design, giving the piece a textured glow.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
14k White Gold 0.30ctw Sapphire & Diamond Dainty Stack Hinged Bangle Bracelet
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 14k White Gold Weight: 6.32 Grams Type: Hinged Open Bangle Length: Will comfortably fit up to a 7 inch wrist Clasp: Push Clasp w/ Safety Latch Width: 2.6mm (0.10")(to...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Gutchneider 14k Gold & Palladium Amethyst Diamond Hinged Bangle Bracelet
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold w/ Palladium Top Weight: 30.90 Grams Type: Hinged Open Bangle Bracelet Length: Will comfortably fit up to a 6.5 inch wrist.
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Palladium
New Pair 14k White Gold 1.58ctw Fiery Diamond Flexible Stack Bangle Bracelet Set
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (90) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - VS1/VS2 Clarity - F/G Color Total Carat Weight: 1.58 (exact) Material: Solid 14K White Gold Weight: 1...
Diamond, White Gold
Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Amethyst & Pearl Wire Bead Work Hinged Bangle Bracelet
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold Weight: 52.66 Grams Type: Hinged Open Bangle Bracelet Length: Will comfortably fit up to a 7 inch wrist.
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Double Diamond Cluster Bangle in 18K White Gold, Handcrafted in Italy
By ADA Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Details Creator: ADA Jewelry Metal: 18K White Gold Stone: Natural Round Diamonds Total Carat Weight: 0.81 Carat Color Grade: G/H Clarity Grade: SI Design: Double Cluster (Open ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$6,100 / item
18 K Rose Gold Sarab Shinny bangle with Diamonds
By Amwaj Jewellery
Located in Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi
Echoing the many stories of resilient women of the desert, the choker is both a tribute to heritage and a symbol of strength and elegance. The open bangle design gracefully contours...
Diamond, Rose Gold
Rare Antique Victorian Gold Old Cut Diamond Enamel Adjustable Bangle Bracelet
Located in Montclair, NJ
Rare Antique Victorian Hand Engraving, Blue Enamel Foliage Open Bangle Bracelet. -- Stone(s) -- (3) Natural Genuine Diamonds -Chunky Old Mine Cut - Prong Set - Very Brilliant & Clea...
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage Gump's 14k Gold GIA Arc "A" White Fei Cui Jade Hinged Bangle Bracelet
By Gump's San Francisco
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (2) Natural Genuine Jade - 100% Natural - Type A - Fei Cui - Arc Shape Segment - White Color - 74.31 x 9.34mm (exact - certified) ** See Certification Details Below for...
Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
G.Verdi for Cellini 18kt YG Bracelet 8.58cts.Yellow Sapphire .89 Carat Diamonds
By Verdi
Located in New York, NY
Verdi of Italy for Cellini NYC. The opened bangle bracelet is set with 8.58 carats of rose cut yellow sapphires and .89 carats of round brilliant diamonds.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century Black and Silver Bangle Bracelet The Fendista by Fendi Rome
By Fendi
Located in Aci Castello, IT
With its substantial feel and clean lines, this 21st-century piece is a sophisticated addition to any luxury jewelry collection. It's an open bangle but it can only be worn on medium...
18 Karat White Gold Diamond South Sea Open Bangle Cuff 0.40 Carats 12-13 MM
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat White gold open cuff bangle featuring one South Sea Pearl measuring 12-13 MM and a diamond ball motif containing 50 round brilliants weighing 0.40 carats.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,240Sale Price / item|20% Off
14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond South Sea Pearl Open Bangle 0.13 Carats 11-12 MM
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
14 Karat Yellow Gold open bracelet cuff featuring 37 round brilliants weighing 0.13 Carats and one South Sea Pearl measuring 11-12 MM. Comes in White Gold and can customize Pearl Color
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k White Gold 6.08ctw Fiery Brilliant Baguette & Round Diamond Hinged Bracelet
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 14k White Gold Weight: 29.46 Grams Bracelet Type: Hinged Open bangle Bracelet Length: Will comfortably fit up to a 6.75 inch wrist (measured on wrist) Closure: Push C...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K Rose and White Gold 0.52ct Diamond Bracelet MF08-111325
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
Contrast, texture, and brilliance all in one polished design. This bracelet has an open bangle design, textured in a soft woven pattern that adds visual interest.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Snake Bangle Serpent Bracelet Blue Sapphire Emerald Ruby J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Materials: 14k gold plated brass Gemstone: Ruby, emerald, blue sapphire Color: Gold with ruby, emerald, and sapphire eyes Design: Open bangle with three snake heads set with gemstone...
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Gold Plate, Brass
14k White Gold 3ctw Natural Round Diamond Bangle Bracelet
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Style: Open Bangle Bracelet Material: 14k White Gold Diamond Details: There are approximately 3 carats of Natural Round Diamonds.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Baguette Cut Natural Emerald 14k Yellow Gold Wedding Bangle Fine Jewelry
Located in Jaipur, IN
Natural Emerald Gemstone 14kt Yellow Gold Openable Bangle Fine Jewelry Details:- Item Code :- BAMJ-224 Material - 14K Solid Yellow Gold Emerald Weight - 8.36 Carat Gross Weight - 13...
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Elegant Cartier Two-Tone Gold & Steel Cuff Bracelet – Modern Classic Design
By Cartier
Located in Antwerp, BE
A refined and contemporary cuff bracelet by Cartier, crafted in a striking combination of stainless steel and yellow gold. The wide, open bangle design features finely textured steel...
Gold, Steel
Natural Diamond Rainbow Sapphire Heart 14k Gold Fine Bangle Jewelry
Located in Jaipur, IN
Heart Shape Rainbow Sapphire 14k Yellow Gold Openable Bangle Fine Jewelry Details:- Item Code :- BAMJ-302 Material - 14K Solid Yellow Gold Diamond Weight - 1.85 Carat Sapphire Weigh...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Loop Large Bangle in Textured Sterling Silver by Sheng Zhang
Located in Geneve, CH
Crafted in sterling silver, this architectonic half-opened bangle traces a quiet dialogue between form, space and movement.
Sterling Silver
Loop Small Bangle in Textured Sterling Silver by Sheng Zhang
Located in Geneve, CH
Crafted in sterling silver, this architectonic half-opened bangle traces a quiet dialogue between form, space and movement.
Sterling Silver
Antique Victorian 14k Gold Silver 18.2mm Coral w/ Diamond Hinged Bangle Bracelet
Located in Montclair, NJ
This beautiful antique bangle bracelet was crafted from solid 14k yellow gold during the late Victorian era and features a large natural coral stone neatly prong set in a lovely wire...
Coral, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Hermes H Open Rose Gold Cuff Bangle Bracelet
By Hermès
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Rose Gold H Open Cuff Bangle Bracelet by Hermes. This bracelet is size ST Length: 6.46" Details: Weight: 21.7 grams Width: 11mm Stamped Hallmarks: HERMES 750 ST Made In France...
Rose Gold
Handcrafted 14 Karat Yellow Gold Open Rectangle Bangle
By I. Reiss
Located in Great Neck, NY
14 Karat Yellow Gold Hand-Crafted 2.35mm Matte and Hammer-Finished Bangle Bracelet, Set with 0.80 Carats of Open Rectangle Diamond Motif.
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry 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.
This iconic jewel has captured countless hearts with its elegant design and its amatory symbolism. Counterfeiters have taken note of the demand and created fake versions. If you’re looking for a genuine Cartier Love bracelet, it’s crucial to check all the elements for authenticity. Our guide will teach you the telltale traits of a knockoff.
Mid-20th-century designer Andrew Grima upended tradition with his avant-garde aesthetic.
From cameos to cigar bands, here are the looks on our radar this season.
The decades-old design is one of the most sought-after pieces of jewelry in the world.
Organic shapes, surprising textures, shimmering colors and inventive embellishments take the new generation of pearl jewelry from classic to cutting-edge.
Soak up the pleasures of the season with a these bold gems.
The philanthropist and heiress was an avid jewelry collector, and her trove of Jean Schlumberger creations embodies the love of nature she shared with the famed designer.