Red Enamel Snake Bracelet
2010s European Cuff Bracelets
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Antique 1870s French Victorian Bangles
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Enamel
2010s Thai Contemporary Beaded Bracelets
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Vintage 1980s Italian Artisan Bangles
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Bangles
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Bangles
Zircon, Base Metal, Enamel
Late 20th Century Link Bracelets
18k Gold, Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century French Victorian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bangles
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
1990s American Cuff Bracelets
Crystal, 22k Gold, Gold Plate
Vintage 1930s French Greek Revival Pendant Necklaces
Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Cuff Bracelets
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rhodium, Silver, Yellow Gold, Gold
2010s Art Deco Choker Necklaces
Emerald, Silver
Mid-20th Century American Modern Cuff Bracelets
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s American Retro Bangles
White Diamond, Garnet, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique 1890s British Late Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
2010s Australian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Opal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Bangles
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s Victorian Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Contemporary Stud Earrings
Garnet, Sapphire, Tanzanite, Topaz, 14k Gold
Vintage 1980s European Retro Bangles
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s French Modernist Cocktail Rings
Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s English Victorian More Necklaces
Aquamarine, Gold, 15k Gold
Vintage 1970s Danish Modern Engagement Rings
Spinel, Silver
Early 20th Century Unknown Belle Époque More Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Byzantine Link Bracelets
Diamond, Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
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21st Century and Contemporary Bangles
Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s Mexican Clamper Bracelets
Antique 1860s Unknown Victorian Charm Bracelets
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Antique 1880s Victorian Bangles
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Bangles
Ruby, Diamond, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Link Bracelets
Jade, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s Unknown Link Bracelets
Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Mid-20th Century Bangles
14k Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1950s Italian Bangles
Ruby, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Portuguese Modern Bangles
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Bangles
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Bangles
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Fashion Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
20th Century French Cuff Bracelets
21st Century and Contemporary Bangles
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bangles
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver, Enamel
Vintage 1950s Armchairs
Giltwood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bangles
Diamond, Enamel, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Cuff Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Metalwork
Silver, Enamel
Early 20th Century German Egyptian Revival Bangles
Silver, Enamel
Mid-20th Century American Victorian Retro Bracelets
Diamond, Garnet, Opal, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Modern Bracelets
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s Italian Link Bracelets
18k Gold
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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.
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