Red Chinese Bracelet
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Victorian Bangles
Early 20th Century Chinese Tribal Art
Coral, Silver
Vintage 1960s Chinese Contemporary Cuff Bracelets
Jade, 14k Gold
1990s Unknown Retro Link Bracelets
Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Victorian Bangles
Vintage 1970s French Cuff Bracelets
Gold Plate, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Beaded Bracelets
Multi-gemstone, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Link Bracelets
Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Jade, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Vintage 1920s Chinese Arts and Crafts Bangles
Carnelian, Jade, Silver, Gold-filled
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Bracelets
Multi-gemstone, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Modern Bangles
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Early 2000s French Artist Cuff Bracelets
Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Link Bracelets
Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Drop Necklaces
People Also Browsed
Vintage 1960s Modern Dome Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 19th Century Omani Urns
Hardwood
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1910s Unknown Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Asian Bangles
Jade
Vintage 1970s French Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century More Necklaces
Gold
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque More Jewelry
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1950s British Modern Band Rings
Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Jade, Gold, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Link Bracelets
Diamond, Jade, Platinum, Enamel
2010s Chinese Artisan Bangles
Jade, Black Jade
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
Recent Sales
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Nouveau Beaded Bracelets
Jade, Sterling Silver
2010s Chinese Contemporary Bangles
Coral
2010s Chinese Modern Modern Bracelets
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1950s Charm Bracelets
Amethyst, Coral, Onyx, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Charm Bracelets
Crystal
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Tibetan Sculptures
Ormolu
Antique Early 1900s Chinese Victorian Bangles
Antique Early 1900s Chinese Victorian Bangles
Vintage 1970s French Cuff Bracelets
Vermeil
Vintage 1980s Unknown Retro Link Bracelets
Jade, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics
Porcelain
Late 20th Century Bangles
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Chinese Retro Link Bracelets
Jade, 14k Gold
20th Century More Bracelets
Jade, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Chalcedony, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Chalcedony, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Chalcedony, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Chalcedony, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Chalcedony, Gold, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Chalcedony, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver, Gold, 14k Gold, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Chalcedony, Gold, Gold Plate, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Chinese Modern Beaded Necklaces
Opal, Pearl
Mid-20th Century Chinese Modernist Link Bracelets
Jade, 14k Gold
Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Cuff Bracelets
2010s French Clamper Bracelets
Gilt Metal
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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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The well-known red bracelet from Mexico is a seven-knot bracelet. Crafters produce the bracelet out of red string, and people wear it on their ankle or wrist to help ward off evil spirits. You'll find a range of vintage and designer bracelets on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The red seal on Chinese art is a way of communicating information about the piece. Depending on the artwork, the seal may say who produced it or who originally owned it. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of Chinese art.
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