Diamond Snake link Bracelet Serpent Ruby Eyes Gold Plated Silver J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
White Diamond Snake Link Bracelet Ruby Gold Plated Silver Serpent Double Chain Victorian Style Designer: J DAUPHIN Small to Medium: 18 cm / 7 inches The Snake Link Bracelet is han...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate
Snake Bracelet Ruby Tanzanite Chain Link Silver 14k Gold Plated J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ruby and Tanzanite Snake Chain Bracelet Solid Sterling Silver Designer: J Dauphin — "If You Knew" The "If You Knew" Snake Chain Bracelet is a structural statement piece handcrafted ...
Ruby, Tanzanite, Sterling Silver, Silver, Gold Plate
$592Sale Price|47% Off
Natural pave diamond designer snake oxidized sterling silver ruby bracelet
Located in Delhi, DL
This elegant hinged bangle consists of: Diamond- 3.50cts Diamond type: Pave diamonds Diamond color: White Metal: Silver Metal Purity: Sterling Silver or 92.5% Pure Gemstone- Ruby a...
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Sterling Silver
Virgin Mary Cuff Bracelet Ruby Halo Silver Gold Plated Brass J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ruby Halo Silver Virgin Mary Cuff Bracelet with Gold plated wire “Never Let Me Down” Designer: J Dauphin The “Never Let Me Down” Virgin Mary Cuff by J Dauphin is a spiritual statem...
Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver, Brass, Gold Plate
$476Sale Price|20% Off
1950s Elle "M598" Ruby and Sterling Silver 8 Wire Wide Cuff Bracelet
Located in Towson, MD
This funky, ginchy model 598 vintage Elle circa 1950s - 1960s bracelet features eight sterling silver strands with spacing between each row creating an approximate 1.75" wide cuff.
Ruby, Sterling Silver
Coral, Rubies, Emeralds, Sapphires, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Bracelet.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Fantastic retrò bracelet in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a flower of coral and leaves studded with diamonds, sapphires, emeralds, rubies and pearls.
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Bochic Capri Vintage Cuff Bracelet, 18K Gold & Silver, 25ct Ruby, Gems
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby & Multi-Gem Cabochon Cuff Bracelet in 18K Gold & Silver 25 Carats of Natural Rubies, Amethyst & Fancy Color Sapphires A striking expression o...
Amethyst, Ruby, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver
$2,536Sale Price|20% Off
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Natural Ruby & Diamond Bracelet Set In 18K & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Natural Ruby & Diamond Bracelet Set In 18K & Silver Natural Red Ruby - 24 Carats Natural White Diamonds - 4 Carats The Bochic "Capri" Opal & Mu...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
$1,902Sale Price|40% Off
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Natural Ruby & Diamond Bracelet Set In 18K & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Natural Ruby & Diamond Bracelet Set In 18K & Silver Natural Red Ruby - 24 Carats Natural White Diamonds - 4 Carats The Bochic "Capri" Opal & Mu...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
$830Sale Price / item|50% Off
Silvorra Emerald & Ruby Channel Set Double Row Hinged Bangle Bracelet 925 Silver
Located in New York, NY
This elegant bangle bracelet features a square cut emerald and ruby, crafted in 925 sterling silver.
Emerald, Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
$2,840Sale Price|20% Off
Antique carved emerald ruby sapphires Brilliant diamond 14K gold silver bracelet
Located in Delhi, DL
It is made up of 14K Gold and sterling silver. The Bracelet has secure lock with press and open lock.
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver, 14k Gold
$1,050Sale Price / item|50% Off
Silvorra 925 Silver Natural Emerald Ruby Sapphire Link Bracelet Gift For Her
Located in New York, NY
This contemporary bracelet features a 5.95 Carats of vibrant mix of emerald, ruby, and sapphire gemstones crafted in 925 sterling silver.
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
$719Sale Price|20% Off
Certified natural rose cut Diamonds ruby yellow gold plated silver bracelet
Located in Delhi, DL
Diamond- 3.60cts Diamond type: rose cut diamonds Diamond color: White with a tint of grey Diamond Certificate- IGI Certified Metal: Silver Metal Purity: Sterling Silver or 92.5% Pur...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
$1,287Sale Price / item|50% Off
Certified Square Cut Ruby and Diamond Statement Bangle Bracelet in 925 Silver
Located in New York, NY
Elegant 925 sterling silver bangle bracelet featuring 1.75 carats of natural rubies channel-set at the center, framed by 1 carat of sparkling diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
$3,040Sale Price|20% Off
Three-Line Gold Silver Bracelet with diamonds, Sapphires, Rubies, and Emeralds
Located in Delhi, DL
"Experience the allure of luxury with our three-line luxurious bracelet featuring a stunning combination of natural sapphires, rubies, and emeralds, set in high-quality sterling silv...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silv...
$1,410Sale Price|25% Off
Bochic “Capri” Natural Ruby, Amethyst & Peridot Bracelet Set 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Natural Ruby, Amethyst & Peridot Bracelet Set 18K Gold & Silver open and close hinge and safety locks Natural Rubies - 16 Carats Natural Amethyst - 9 Carats Natu...
Amethyst, Peridot, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
$1,383Sale Price|25% Off
Bochic “Capri” Natural Ruby, Amethyst & Peridot Bracelet Set 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Natural Ruby, Amethyst & Peridot Bracelet Set 18K Gold & Silver open and close hinge and safety locks Natural Rubies - 16 Carats Natural Amethyst - 9 Carats Natu...
Amethyst, Peridot, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
$620Sale Price / item|20% Off
Retro style rose cut uncut polki diamond ruby oxidized sterling silver bracelet
Located in Delhi, DL
This beautiful retro style diamond oxidized silver ruby bracelet consists of : Diamond - Rose cut and uncut diamond Diamond origin- Natural Diamond weight- 3.88cts Metal- Silver Me...
Diamond, Ruby, Sterling Silver
$920Sale Price|20% Off
Natural diamond Ruby emerald 18k gold plated silver open handcuff bracelet
Located in Delhi, DL
SKU-08-PUJ1-16/A This elegant diamond bangle handcuff consists of: Diamond type: Diamonds Diamond Certificate- Certified Natural Metal: Silver Metal Purity: Sterling Silver or 92.5%...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sterling Silver, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
$310Sale Price / item|50% Off
Silvorra Natural 10.61 CT Single Stone Ruby Unisex Chain Bracelet in 925 Silver
Located in New York, NY
This natural 10.61 carat oval cut ruby bracelet is made in 925 sterling silver. Measuring 10 × 12 mm, the single gemstone presents a bold yet refined focal point.
Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
Art Deco Style Sterling Silver Ruby, Emerald & Sapphire Tennis Bracelet, 9 CT
Located in Plainview, NY
A refined Art Deco style tennis bracelet crafted in pure sterling silver , featuring a vibrant sequence of round-cut rubies, emeralds, and blue sapphires.
Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Sterling Silver
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Multi Ruby & Topaz Bracelet Set In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Multi Ruby & Topaz Bracelet Set In 18K Gold & Silver open and close hinge and safety locks Natural Red Ruby - 45 Carats Natural White Topaz - 5 C...
Ruby, Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver
$1,537Sale Price / item|50% Off
Silvorra 10.1 Carat Natural Ruby Tennis Bracelet in 925 Silver Elegant Prong Set
Located in New York, NY
This elegant tennis bracelet is beautifully crafted in 925 sterling silver and set with 46 natural oval-cut rubies, each measuring approximately 3.5 x 3 mm.
Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
$3,456Sale Price|20% Off
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby, Diamond & Sapphire Bracelet Set In 18K & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby, Diamond & Sapphire Bracelet Set In 18K & Silver Natural Purple Amethyst - 5 Carats Natural Red Ruby - 12 Carats Natural Light Blue Aquamarine - 3 Car...
Amethyst, Ruby, Sapphire, Topaz, Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
$1,856Sale Price|20% Off
Bochic “Capri” Ruby, Amethyst & Topaz Vintage Bracelet Set 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Natural Ruby, Green Amethyst, Lemon Quartz Amethyst & Blue Topaz Bracelet Set 18K Gold & Silver open and close hinge and safety locks Natural Ruby Natural A...
Amethyst, Ruby, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver
$225Sale Price / item|50% Off
Elephant Sapphire Ruby Charm Bracelet Gift for Her in Sterling Silver Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Elephant Sapphire Ruby Charm Bracelet Gift for Her in sterling silver showcases endlessly sparkling natural smoky topaz, weighing 3.78 carat.
Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
$225Sale Price / item|50% Off
925 Sterling Silver Elephant Charm Bracelet with Ruby and Sapphire for Her
Located in New York, NY
Elephant Charm Bracelet with Ruby and Sapphire for Her in sterling silver showcases endlessly sparkling natural rubu, sapphire, weighing 3.78 carat.
Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
$1,824Sale Price|20% Off
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Multi Ruby & Topaz Bracelet Set In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Multi Ruby & Topaz Bracelet Set In 18K Gold & Silver open and close hinge and safety locks Natural Red Ruby - 45 Carats Natural White Topaz - 5 C...
Ruby, Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver
$840Sale Price|20% Off
Royal uncut rose Diamond ruby yellow gold-plated 925 silver peacock bracelet
Located in Delhi, DL
This Royal peacock hinged bracelet consists of: Diamond- 6.30cts Diamond type: Pave and uncut diamonds Diamond color: White and tinted grey Diamond Certificate- Certified Natural Me...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
$1,702Sale Price|25% Off
Bochic “Capri” Natural Ruby, Sapphire & Peridot Bracelet Set 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Natural Ruby, Sapphire & Peridot Bracelet Set 18K Gold & Silver open and close hinge and safety locks Natural Rubies Natural Blue Sapphire Natural Yellow Sapphire...
Amethyst, Peridot, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k G...
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Fancy Sapphire & Ruby Bracelet Set In 18K & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Natural Multi Fancy Color & Ruby Bracelet Set In 18K & Silver Natural Fancy Sapphires & Ruby Honey Sapphire Blue Sapphire Green Sapphire Red Ruby White Topa...
Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver
$1,822Sale Price / item|50% Off
Silvorra Art Deco Inspired Ruby Octagon Cut Tennis Bracelet in 925 Silver Gift
Located in New York, NY
This bracelet features natural ruby gemstones totalling 19.56 carats, set in 925 sterling silver.
Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
Ruby and Pave Diamond Oxidized Silver Serpent Bracelet with Black Leather Strap
By Emre Osmanlar
Located in ISTANBUL, TR
Silver 925 7g Black Strap 2.10 ct Brilliant Cut Diamond 0.05 ct Ruby
Diamond, Ruby, Silver
$351Sale Price|44% Off
Turquoise, Rubies, Stones, Onyx, 9 Karat Rose Gold and Silver Bracelet
Located in Napoli, Campania
Particular retrò bracelet mounted with three rows of turquoise and,between of them, silver structures studded with little turquoises.
Onyx, Ruby, Turquoise, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
$580Sale Price / item|50% Off
Silvorra 1.6 Ct Natural Ruby Stackable Silver Bangle Bracelet for New Year Gift
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite bangle bracelet is crafted from premium 925 sterling silver and showcases a sleek row of 36 vibrant, square-cut ruby gemstones.
Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
$3,597Sale Price|25% Off
Vintage 14k Gold Top Silver Natural Diamond And Caliber Cut Ruby Bracelet
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 14 grams. Totally is diamond 1 ct. The diamond is has H-I-J color and s1-s2 clarity. Totally is ruby 0.50 ct. Total lenght is bracelet 18 cm....
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Silver
$1,488Sale Price|20% Off
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Multi Fancy Sapphire & Ruby Bracelet Set In 18K & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Natural Multi Fancy Color & Ruby Bracelet Set In 18K & Silver Natural Fancy Sapphires, Ruby, Topaz, Amethyst 14 Carats We pay all ShIpping And Dut...
Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Multi Fancy Sapphire & Ruby Bracelet Set In 18K & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Natural Multi Fancy Color & Ruby Bracelet Set In 18K & Silver Natural Fancy Sapphires, Ruby, Topaz, Amethyst 14 Carats We pay all ShIpping And Dut...
Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
$1,550Sale Price / item|50% Off
Elegant Natural Ruby & Cubic Zircon Tennis Bracelet Gift for Her in 925 Silver
Located in New York, NY
This Elegant Natural Ruby Zircon Tennis Bracelet bracelet in 925 sterling silver and features a continuous row of vivid oval-cut rubies, each securely prong-set for maximum brilliance.
Ruby, Zircon, Silver, Sterling Silver
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby & Multi Color Fancy Sapphire Bracelet - 18K & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby & Multi Color Sapphire Bracelet Set In 18K & Silver Beautiful and Classic Italian sensibility Red Natural Ruby Oval Shape Cabochon 5 Carats ...
Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver
Pair of natural Diamond ruby sterling silver hinge bracelet Yellow Gold plate
Located in Delhi, DL
A pair of beautiful diamond ruby bangle consists of: Diamond- 10.40cts Diamond type: uncut polki diamond Diamond color: White with tint of yellow Diamond Certificate- IGI Certified ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold
Oval Shaped Ruby Bracelet With Diamonds In 18k yellow gold & Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:3.93g,D:3.91ct,SI:15.12g RUBY:62.75ct,
Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Fatima Bracelet in Gold & Silver with Emerald, Sapphires, Rubies and Diamonds
By NIBIRU Collection
Located in Miami, FL
This bracelet is a arabic inspiration design with a granite texture in the base, and with incrust-ion of precious stones like emerald, sapphires, rubies, its weight its 25 grams betw...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, Silver
Coral, Topazs, Emeralds, Rubies Diamonds Sapphires Rose Gold and Silver Bracelet
Located in Napoli, Campania
Retrò bracelet mounted with three strand of coral and a clasp in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with flowers of coral in the central part surrounded by diamonds,emeralds...
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Topaz, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Multi Fancy Sapphire & Ruby Bracelet Set In 18K & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Natural Multi Fancy Color & Ruby Bracelet Set In 18K & Silver Natural Fancy Sapphires, Ruby, Topaz, Amethyst 14 Carats We pay all ShIpping And Duties… 18...
Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
$5,264Sale Price|25% Off
Vintage Circa 1980s 14k Gold Top Silver Natural Diamond And Ruby Tennis Bracelet
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 15.6 grams. Totally is rose cut diamond about 1.80 ct. Totally is brilliant cut diamond 1.50 ct. The diamond is has F-G-H color and vvs-vs cla...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Silver
$1,257Sale Price / item|50% Off
Statement Diamond and Ruby Engagement Tennis Bracelet for Her Gift in 925 Silver
Located in New York, NY
Statement Diamond and Ruby Engagement Tennis Bracelet in Sterling Silver showcases endlessly sparkling natural ruby, weighing 10.60 carat and diamonds weighing 0.88 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
Lucea New York Ruby & Leather Bracelet
By Lucea New York
Located in New York, NY
Combination of Icy Ruby and Leather is stylish way to add playfulness and color pops to your every day wardrobe, as well as being chic and elegant. It is handmade with Silver plated ...
Ruby, Silver Plate
Ruby Cuff Bracelet with Pave Diamond Design Made in 14k Gold & Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
"14K:2.83g, Diamond:15.700ct, Silver:125.396g, RUBY:39.370ct
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Silver
Ruby & Diamonds Cuff Bracelet Wth Peacock Design Made in 18k Gold & Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:3.537g, Diamond:30.01ct, Silver:100.165g, RUBY:0.100ct,,,, Size: 58X40MM"
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
Lucea New York Ruby Open Bangle Bracelet
By Lucea New York
Located in New York, NY
Life in Color Collection Pave Ruby ball open bangle bracelet. Set in blackened sterling silver.
Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
$1,402Sale Price|25% Off
Bochic “Capri” Ruby & Multi Color Sapphire Bracelet Set In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Ruby & Multi Color Sapphire Bracelet Set In 18K Gold & Silver open and close hinge and safety locks Natural Red Ruby -9 Carats Natural Blue Sapphire - 5 C...
Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver
$5,750 / item
15.49 Carat Ruby Square Bangle Bracelet
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
A beautiful bracelet handmade in sterling silver and set in 15.49 carats ruby.
Ruby, Sterling Silver
$1,760Sale Price|20% Off
Natural rose cut diamonds blue sapphire and ruby 18K gold plated silver bracelet
Located in Delhi, DL
SKU-PUJ-145/VE Add a touch of luxury to your jewelry collection with this magnificent broad 18K gold-plated hinged bangle bracelet. Crafted from sterling silver, this stunning piece ...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Sterling Silver, 18k Gold, Gold ...
Multi Color Sapphire and Ruby Tennis Bracelet with Diamonds Set in Gold & Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Add colors to your stack of bangles with this Multi Color Sapphire and Ruby Tennis Bracelet with Diamonds set in Gold & Silver.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver, Gold
$2,192Sale Price|20% Off
Bochic “Capri” Vintage 70 Carats Ruby & Multi Gem Bracelet Set 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby & Multi Color Sapphire, Paridot, Amethyst, Topaz Bracelet Set In 18K Gold & Silver open and close hinge and safety locks Natural Red Ruby Natural Ame...
Amethyst, Peridot, Ruby, Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver
Emerald and Ruby Bracelet with Diamonds Mounted in 18k Gold and Silver
By Pradera Irama
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Emerald and Ruby Bracelet with Diamonds Mounted in 18k Gold and Silver from the D'art collection - Irama Pradera is a Young designer from Spain that searches always for the best g...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
This deep red gem is the color of heat and passion — vintage and antique ruby jewelry is perfect for those born in the middle of summer.
Rubies are one of the few gemstones that can give diamonds a run for their money. Just consider the Van Cleef & Arpels “scarf” necklace the Duke of Windsor presented to the Duchess on her 40th birthday, in 1936 — set with diamonds and dripping with rubies, a testament to the deep-red gemstone’s power — or the slippers encrusted with 4,600 rubies that Harry Winston made to commemorate The Wizard of Oz’s golden anniversary. July babies have permission to adorn themselves with this beautiful red stone even when it’s not their birthday.
Rubies are considered precious stones — along with diamonds, sapphires and emeralds — and have a hardness of 9.0 on the Mohs Scale, surpassed only by Moissanite and diamonds. They are composed of corundum, a colorless mineral that is also the basic material of sapphires. In the July birthstone, the red of the gemstone — and the various hues seen in sapphires — are produced by the presence of trace elements. In the case of a ruby, this element is chromium. Rubies range in color from vermilion to a violet red. They are also pleochroic, which means that a stone’s hue can vary depending on the direction of viewing. The most sought-after color is pigeon’s blood: pure red with a hint of blue.
Rubies that are hosted in dolomite marble are the most prized: Because the marble is low in iron, so are the rubies, resulting in a more intense color. Rubies found in basalt, which has a higher iron content, are generally darker and less intense.
When shopping for antique and vintage ruby jewelry, remember that the 4Cs of selecting the perfect diamond — color, clarity, cut and carat — also apply to rubies.
According to the Gemological Institute of America, the color of the July birthstone should be a vibrant to slightly purplish red, and the stone should be clear and inclusion-free. Accordingly, the cut should show off its color and clarity. As for the last criterion, fine rubies more than a carat in weight are rare. Often, large rubies are more expensive than diamonds of comparable weights.
Find a collection of ruby necklaces, ruby rings and other accessories 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.