$12,529Sale Price|30% Off
PANIM Diamond Briolette & Ruby 18K White Gold Dangling Bracelet
By PANIM
Located in Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong
PANIM Diamond Briolette & Ruby 18K White Gold Dangling Bracelet Bracelets are worn to enhance the look.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Handcraft Rubies 14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamonds Cuff Bracelet
Located in Marcianise, IT
Amazing 14 karat yellow gold and 800 thousandths cuff bracelet. Handmade by artisans assembled with old cut diamonds and rubies Bracelet total weight 15.50 grams Rubies total weight...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
BENJAMIN FINE JEWELRY 10.95 cts Burmese Square Ruby Tennis 18K Bracelet
By Benjamin Fine Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Our creations span from diamonds and emeralds to rubies and sapphires. 10.95 cts Burmese Square Ruby Tennis 18K Bracelet 18K, Yellow Gold Ruby : 10.95 cts Origin : Burma Certificat...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
BENJAMIN FINE JEWELRY 4.82 cts Square Emerald Cut Ruby Tennis 18K Bracelet
By Benjamin Fine Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Our creations span from diamonds and emeralds to rubies and sapphires. 4.82 cts Square Emerald Cut Ruby Tennis 18K Bracelet 18K, Rose Gold Ruby : 4.82 cts White Square Diamonds : 4....
Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$18,510Sale Price / item|20% Off
Natural Emerald and Ruby Link Bracelet with Diamonds in 18K White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Emerald and Ruby bracelet in 18K Gold. It has a perfect square cut gemstone studded with diamonds to make you stand out on any occasion or an event.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural Ruby Gemstones 6.90 carats set in 18K White Gold Bracelet with Diamonds
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Discover the stunning elegance of this natural ruby bracelet, featuring a total of 6.90 carats of vibrant princess-cut rubies set in luxurious 18K white gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Baume Creation Rubies 18 Karat Yellow Gold Chain Bracelet
By Baume
Located in Poitiers, FR
Delightful, slender yellow gold bracelet featuring a curb chain punctuated with 4 oval rubies in a closed setting.
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Yellow Gold Link Bracelet With Ruby Stones
Located in Boca Raton, FL
14k Yellow Gold Link Bracelet With Ruby Stones Type: Link Bracelet Material: 14k white gold Bracelet Measurements: It can fit a 7.5" wrist.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
De Rosa Book Piece Articulated Art Deco Faux Ruby Fringe Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Amazing articulated Art Deco , Book Piece ,Faux Ruby Bracelet. Faux rubies are calibre set within "fringe" elements which hang from bracelet at wrist.
Gilt Metal
Vintage 3 Carat Ruby and Yellow Gold Bracelet - 1959
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This stunning, fine and impressive vintage ruby bracelet has been crafted in 9k yellow gold.
Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Ciner Art Deco Ruby Line Bracelet 1960s
By Ciner
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A Vintage Ciner Deco Ruby Bracelet. Meticulously crafted by one of America's costume jewellery pioneers, this piece crosses the line looking every inch the fine jewellery counterpart...
$682Sale Price / item|50% Off
Silvorra Natural 4.9CT Round Ruby Solitaire Chain Bracelet in 925 Silver
Located in New York, NY
This natural 4.9 carats single stone ruby bracelet is crafted in 925 sterling silver.
Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
Art Deco Diamond Ruby Onyx Geometric Bracelet in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
This Art Deco Bracelet showcases brilliant diamonds accented with vivid rubies and black onyx in an elegant geometric composition.
Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
$952Sale Price / item|50% Off
Silvorra 925 Sterling Silver 7.35CT Natural Ruby Chain Bracelet July Birthstone
Located in New York, NY
This natural ruby bracelet in 925 sterling silver showcases a striking 7.35 carat gemstone, designed to make a bold yet elegant statement.
Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
Textured Oval Link Bracelet with Round Cut Rubies in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Metal: 18 Karat Yellow Gold Gemstones: Natural Rubies Ruby Shape & Cut: Round cut Ruby Quantity: 28 Ruby Measurements: 3.080 x 2.940 x 1.960 mm Ruby Total Carat Weight: 4.20 CTW Ruby...
Ruby, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
$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
Antique Ruby and 1.37Ct Diamond 15k Yellow Gold Bracelet, Circa 1920
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This stunning, fine and impressive antique ruby bracelet has been crafted in 15k yellow gold with platinum settings.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Victorian Lion Bracelet Old Mine Diamond Ruby Gold Cat Panther Leopard Tiger
Located in New York, NY
This is a spectacular antique Victorian lion, panther, leopard or tiger cat Diamond and Ruby Bracelet with three lion heads. The lions are each set with an Old Mine Cut Diamond in t...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold, Rose Gold
Set in 18K Gold, 22.17 carat, natural Mozambique Ruby & Diamonds Modern Bracelet
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Ruby Bracelet set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique Ruby and 0.85 Carat Diamond Platinum Charm Bracelet Circa 1915
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This impressive ruby and diamond bracelet is supplied with an IDGL diamond grading report card.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
18k Gold Daisy Ring with Burmese Ruby Baguettes Cts 0.63 African Diamond Cts0.34
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This ring pairs beautifully with a simple gold band or a ruby bracelet, and looks stunning against floral dresses or sleek evening gowns.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
9.52 Carat Princess Cut Ruby Channel Set Tennis Bracelet in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Metal: 18 Karat Yellow Gold Gemstones: Ruby Ruby Carat Total Weight: 9.52 CTW Ruby Cut: Princess Ruby Color: Red Mineral Type: Natural Corundum Variety: Ruby Bracelet Weight: 26.1...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 2.16 Carat Ruby and 1.26 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Bracelet
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This impressive Edwardian ruby and diamond bracelet is supplied with an independent diamond grading report card.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Diamond & Blue Sapphire Art Deco Style Line Tennis Statement Platinum Bracelet
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
This stunning, fine and impressive antique style ruby bracelet with diamonds is crafted in platinum 950.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
$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
Diamond & Green Emerald Vintage Inspired Art Deco Style Link White Gold Bracelet
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
This stunning, fine and impressive antique style ruby bracelet with diamonds. The fully articulated bracelet is composed of 7.3 carat emeralds and approx. 2.9 carats round brilliant ...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold
Handcraft Aquamarine 14 Karat Yellow Gold Tourmaline Cuff Bracelet
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
Beautiful handcraft 14 karat yellow gold cuff bracelet. Handmade by our craftsmen assembled with aquamarine,garnet,amethyst,citrine,topaz,sapphires and rubies Bracelet total weight...
Citrine, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Garnet, Ruby, Sapphire, Topaz, Tourmaline...
$315Sale Price / item|50% Off
Silvorra Channel Set Double Row Ruby Bar Necklace Pendant in 925 Sterling Silver
Located in New York, NY
Pair it with ruby stud earrings or a coordinating ruby bracelet for a polished, coordinated ensemble.
Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
Cuff Bracelet Sapphires 9 Karat Rose Gold Handcrafted in Italy
By Botta gioielli
Located in Milano, IT
Search Ref: LU126214022182 in my 1stDibs gallery to see the rubies bracelet matching this jewel. Handcrafted in: 9 karat rose gold. 1 natural oval cut sapphire: 0.55 ctw. 1 natural...
Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
29.16 Carat Ruby, 5.54 Carat Diamond 21k Yellow Gold Necklace and Bracelet Set
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A magnificent, fine and impressive, vintage 29.16 carat ruby, 5.54 carat diamond, 21 karat yellow gold and 21 karat white gold set necklace and bracelet jewelry set; part of our dive...
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$18,000
Ruby & Diamond Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Ruby & Diamond Bracelet, with 132 square cut rubies & 96 round cut diamonds set in platinum.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
$9,800
Ruby & Diamond Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Ruby & Diamond Bracelet Round cut rubies & diamonds set in 18K White Gold 42 rubies approximately 5 carats 21 diamonds approximately 7 carats Measurements: 7" long
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Chaumet 4 Rigid Bracelets in Yellow Gold and Precious Stones
By Chaumet
Located in Paris, FR
Internal dimensions of each bracelet: oval 5.6 wide x 4.8 high Length: 16.5 cm Width: 5 mm One Yellow Gold and Diamond Bracelet signed Chaumet Gross Weight: 16 g One Bracelet in yell...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,666
Ruby Gold Bracelet
Located in Napoli, Campania
Handcrafted bracelet in 14Kt gold with a fascinating ruby in the middle of it. ruby(0.09Kt) tot weight 6.4gr Rf.745098 For any inquiries, please contact the seller through the mess...
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
$247,250
Ruby and Diamond Bracelet
By Diamond Scene New York
Located in New York, NY
An important Ruby and Diamond bracelet. 68.70 carats of certified “Intense Red” Ruby 30.71 carats of colorless pear shape and round brilliant cut diamonds. 7.5 inches long, th...
Diamond, Ruby
18K Gold Ruby & Diamond Bracelet, 12.50ct Ruby
Located in jaipur, IN
This stunning, designer-made Bracelet is crafted from 18-carat gold and features a ruby and diamond gemstone.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$50,000
Ruby and Diamond Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Ruby and Diamond Bracelet A white gold bracelet with an undulating line of 102 round cut diamonds and 34 oval rubies.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$48,875
Ruby and Diamond Bracelet
By Diamond Scene New York
Located in New York, NY
Set in platinum 7.25 inch length. A beautiful bracelet set with vibrant and bright Ruby.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
$75,000
Ruby and Diamond Bracelet
By Diamond Scene New York
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful design! 21.58 carats of certified “Intense Red” rubies. 20.70 carats of white round brilliant and marquise cut diamonds. Set in platinum Certified by Christian D...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
$43,840Sale Price|20% Off
Bangle Ruby & Diamond Bracelet
Located in Sausalito, CA
Lady's bangle bracelet with ruby four loop infinity pattern. Multi pave diamond background set in yellow gold consisting of: Diamonds are approximately 5 cttw.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$11,000
Ruby and Diamond Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Ruby and Diamond Bracelet A link bracelet set with square cut rubies and round cut diamonds Measures approximately: 7.24 inches long Rubies weight approximately: 3.85 carats Dia...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$12,000
Oval Ruby & Diamond Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Oval Ruby & Diamond Bracelet A bracelet featuring two rows of oval cut rubies set with a row of baguette cut diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Ruby and Diamond Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Ruby and Diamond Bracelet Yellow gold bracelet set with 18 oval rubies and 198 round diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Ruby and Diamond Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Ruby and Diamond Bracelet Yellow gold bracelet with 34 round diamonds and 34 rubies.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$110,000
Ruby and Diamond Bracelet
By GEMME
Located in New York, NY
Magnificent Ruby and Diamond Bracelet 10 Pear shaped Rubies weighing approximately 12.92 Carats, alternating with 10 Marquise and Pear shaped Diamonds weighing approximately 5.09 Ca...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
$56,000Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. Ruby Bow Rubies Motif Bracelet
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
An elegant Tiffany & Co. bracelet crafted in 18K yellow gold with a refined polished finish.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
7.00ct Ruby 3.50ct Diamond Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
This is a fabulous platinum and gold bracelet. The bracelet is set with lovely oval cut rubies that weigh approximately 7.00ct.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Ruby and Diamond Bracelet Bracelet in Platinum.
Located in New York, NY
Ruby and Diamond Bracelet bracelet in platinum.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Ruby Sapphire Diamond Bracelet
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
This gorgeous 1970's braided design bracelet is det with Rubies, Sapphires and Diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond and Ruby Tennis Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Diamond and Ruby Tennis Bracelet This elegant line bracelet features vibrant oval-cut rubies paired with brilliant round-cut diamonds, creating a vivid contrast of color and sparkle.
Diamond, Ruby
3.00ct Ruby 3.00ct Diamond Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
The diamonds are accentuated by lovely square cut rubies that weigh approximately 3.00ct. the bracelet measures 9mm in width and 7 inches in length.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Ruby Beaded Gold Rope Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Ruby Beaded Gold Rope Bracelet This captivating 14K yellow gold bracelet showcases a bold and intricate rope design, elegantly interwoven with delicate ruby bead strands.
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
$16,250
Ruby and Diamond Bracelet
Located in Geneva, CH
Diamond weigh 1.03 carats and Rubies weigh 8.32 carats total, on rose gold 18K.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Fine Burma Ruby Diamond Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Elegant ruby and diamond bracelet set in platinum. 11.41 carats of oval Burma Rubys.
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, Platinum
Edwardian Ruby and Diamond Bracelet
Located in London, GB
These focal stones are accompanied by additional square shaped rubies with tiny rose cut diamonds for company. This bracelet is then finally made complete by a single latched tab ins...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Ruby Diamond Gold Floral Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
18k white gold flower bracelet with rubies and approx. 0.33ctw in diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Victorian Pearl Ruby Cuff Bracelet
Located in New Orleans, LA
This pearl and ruby cuff bracelet epitomizes classic refinement.
Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold
$133,900
David Webb Ruby Diamond Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in Geneva, CH
David Webb 18K gold, ruby and diamond bracelet. The wide openwork strap set with oval rubies weighing approximately 5.00 carats cabochon rubies and round diamonds weighing approximat...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14.00ct Ruby 1.40ct Diamond Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
This is a charming 18k white gold bracelet. The bracelet is set with lovely pear shape rubies that weigh approximately 14.00ct.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Ruby and Diamond Bangle Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Ruby and Diamond Bangle Bracelet Description: A refined and luxurious bangle bracelet crafted in 14K white gold, featuring three mesmerizing oval-cut rubies with a combined weight ...
Diamond, Ruby, 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.
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.
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The decades-old design is one of the most sought-after pieces of jewelry in the world.
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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.