Platinum. Ruby, and Diamond Bracelet
By Hamilton Jewelers
Located in Princeton, NJ
A platinum (PT950), ruby, and diamond bracelet of floral design, with round and emerald cut rubies weighing a total of 10.12 carats, and diamonds weighing a total of approximately 1....
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Emilio Jewelry Ruby Diamond Bracelet
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
From Emilio Jewelry, a well known and respected wholesaler/dealer located on New York’s iconic Fifth Avenue, 11 carats of D-F color vs2 diamonds set with approximately 6.25 carats o...
Diamond, Ruby
Exquisite 14k Gold Ruby and Diamond Bracelet, 16.81ct Rubies
Located in jaipur, IN
Perfect for elevating any ensemble, this ruby and diamond bracelet is a symbol of passion, strength, and refined beauty.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Victorian Ruby and Diamond Bracelet
Located in London, GB
This piece features a series of interlocking links, each meticulously crafted to form a seamless chain. The bracelet is adorned with a vibrant red cabochon-cut ruby at the centre cir...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Greenland Rubies 14K Yellow Gold Heated Ruby Beaded Stretch Bracelet
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
Discover color with the 14K Yellow Gold Stretchable Bracelet with Heated Ruby Beads by Greenland Rubies.
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Untreated Burma Ruby Pearl Bracelet
Located in New Orleans, LA
Ten exquisite Burma rubies display their prized "pigeon blood" hue in this elegant bracelet.
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Platinum
Ruby and Diamond Flexible Bracelet
Located in London, GB
Condition: Used (Very Good) Weight: 17.2 grams Resting Circumference: 6.50 inches (but suitably stretches to 7.00 inches) Inside Diameter: 57mm (small - medium sized ladies wrist) B...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Silver Serpent Bracelet Ruby Tanazanite Snake Chain Bracelet
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Silver Serpent Bracelet Ruby Tanazanite Snake Chain Bracelet Designer J DAUPHIN The "If You Knew" snake chain bracelet features a handcrafted serpent design rendered in .925 sterl...
Ruby, Tanzanite, Sterling Silver, Silver, Gold Plate, 14k Gold
$2,900 / item
Marquise Ruby & Diamond Tennis Bracelet
Located in Sugar Land, TX
♥ Tennis Bracelet Description ♥ Main Stone: Ruby & Diamonds Approx.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sophia D. Ruby and Diamond Bracelet
By Sophia D
Located in New York, NY
Sophia D.’s Ruby and Diamond Bracelet is a masterful blend of classic and modern sophistication.
Diamond, Ruby
Ruby and Diamond Tennis Bracelet
Located in Great Neck, NY
This 14K bracelet has 29 Rubys totaling 1.06 carats. There are 29 round SI1-SI2, GH color diamonds totaling 0.80 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Ruby and Diamond Bolo Bracelet
Located in Great Neck, NY
This 14K bracelet has 12 Rubys totaling 0.9 carats. There are 12 round SI1-SI2, GH color diamonds totaling 0.15 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, 14k Gold
Ruby and Diamond Floral Motif Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Ruby and Diamond Floral Motif Bracelet A gold link bracelet with 5 floral motifs made from round cut diamonds and rubies.
Diamond, Ruby
9.59ct Burma Ruby 1.79ct Diamond Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
This is an elegant 18k white gold bracelet. The bracelet is set with lovely oval cut Burma rubies that weigh approximately 9.59ct.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 18K Gold Ruby & Diamond Bracelet
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
The centerpiece features a vivid oval ruby weighing approximately 1.10 carats, accented by four pear-shaped rubies totaling approximately 1.50 carats, and eight baguette-cut rubies t...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Gold Ruby and Diamond Bracelet, 9.75ct Ruby, 0.43ct Diamonds
Located in jaipur, IN
GW=8.71gm NW=6.67gm RUBY=9.75cts DIAMOND=0.43cts FOLLOW US ON INSTA (divinejewellerylounge) CODE = bh
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$56,000Sale Price|20% Off
Platinum Ruby and Diamond Tennis Bracelet Burmese Rubies GIA Certified
Located in Chicago, IL
The bracelet features approximately 11.80 carats of natural rubies, accompanied by GIA certification, ensuring full disclosure and confidence in origin and quality.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Victorian Burmese Ruby and Diamond Bracelet
Located in London, GB
Surrounding the diamonds are vibrant pinky red square-calibrated rubies of Burmese origin, adding a striking contrast before the bracelet is made complete by tab insert fastening and...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
$32,000Sale Price|20% Off
Ruby and Diamond Gold Mesh Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Ruby & Diamond Gold Thick Mesh Bracelet,made circa 1940 Retro 28 Marquise shape rubies with baguette & round cut diamonds 18K Yellow Gold Bracelet Length: 7.5 inches 84.2 Grams
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Diamond, Ruby, Emerald & Sapphire Bracelet 18k
Located in New York, NY
Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald & Diamond Bracelet In 18k Yellow Gold.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Genuine Ruby Bolo Bracelet Sterling Silver
By Chuck Clemency
Located in Webster, SD
It features 7 oval cut, 4x5mm ruby gemstones. The bracelet is adjustable from 5 to 9 inches.
Ruby, Sterling Silver
13.41ct Ruby 0.80ct Diamond Gold Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
This is a gorgeous 18k yellow gold bracelet. The bracelet is set with lovely oval cut rubies that weigh approximately 13.41ct.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby Faceted Beads Cts 179 Bracelet
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Wrap your wrist in the bold allure of African rubies with this stunning 6-inch, 16-line bracelet featuring 179 carats of radiant, heated ruby-faceted beads.
Ruby
Ruby Tennis Bracelet with 7.21 Carat of Round Rubies
Located in New York, NY
A 14K yellow gold tennis bracelet, set with 54 round 3.0 mm Burma color rubies, that have a total weight of 7.21 cts.
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20.00ct Ruby 5.43ct Diamond Gold Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
This is an amazing 18k white gold bracelet. The bracelet is set with oval and square cut rubies that weigh approximately 20.00ct.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Tiffany & Co. Sapphire & Ruby Gold Bracelet
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. Textured Gold Ruby & Sapphire Bracelet Description: A captivating Tiffany & Co. bracelet crafted in 18K yellow gold, this piece showcases interwoven textured links, ex...
Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Invisible-Set Ruby and Diamond Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Invisible-Set Ruby and Diamond Bracelet This bracelet is crafted in solid 18k white gold and features an intricate geometric layout.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K Gold Pearl Ruby Link Bracelet
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is an 18K Gold Pearls and Rubies Link Bracelet. It depicts a bracelet made of large oval shaped gold links adorned in the center with two scrolls joined by a ruby (3.5 mm ) or a...
Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold
$12,880Sale Price|30% Off
Diamond Ruby Emerald Gold Bracelet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A delightful bracelet featuring just under 10 carats of fancy pear shape and full-cut diamonds, complemented by 1 carat of ruby and 1.25 carats of emerald, all set in 18K white gold.
Agate, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Oscar Heyman Retro Ruby & Diamond Watch Bracelet
By Oscar Heyman
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Oscar Heyman retro ruby and diamond watch Bracelet Concealed flip dial of mechanical movement, rectangular dial with gold Arabic numbers, and dot markers; calibré-cut rubies ...
Diamond, Ruby
French Cut Burmese Ruby & Diamond Bracelet
By GEM PLAZA
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
An absolutely fabulous Ruby & Diamond bracelet from the Mordern era!
Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold
Diamond, Ruby & Sapphire Flex Cuff Bracelet
Located in Webster, NY
Stunning Diamond, Cabochon Ruby, and Cabochon Sapphire flex cuff bracelet crafted in 18k yellow gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Natural Ruby 6.22cts Bracelet in 14K Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
Crafted in 14k yellow gold, it features rich ruby gemstones set evenly across its surface. The ruby is beautifully contrasted by rows of fine, adding brilliance and sophistication.
Ruby, 14k Gold
Ruby and Diamond Gold Bangle Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Ruby and Diamond Gold Bangle Bracelet Description: A magnificent bangle bracelet, exquisitely crafted in 18K yellow gold, adorned with two captivating cabochon rubies weighing appro...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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
Art Deco Burma Ruby & Diamond Bracelet
Located in San Francisco, CA
This Art Deco Platinum and 18kt gold Burma Ruby & Diamond Bracelet features 66 square cut unheated rubies weighing approximately 8.00 carats set amidst 176 sparkling round natural di...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
$596Sale Price / item|20% Off
14k Gold Minimalist Bracelet Trio Emerald Ruby Sapphire Bracelet
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
3 stone bracelet in Gold / Emerald / Ruby / Sapphire / Minimalist Gold bracelet / Genuine precious stone bracelet / Bezel set bracelet Trio stone, bezel set stone, floating stone, f...
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Oval Ruby and Marquise Diamond Bracelet
By GEMME
Located in New York, NY
9 Oval shaped Rubies weighing 11.75 Carats in a semi bezel setting with diamonds. Spaced between Marquise shaped Diamonds weighing 4.60 Carats. Round Diamonds 0.60 Carats. 16.95 Cara...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Retro Gold, Ruby and Diamond Bracelet
Located in Darnestown, MD
Stupendous would not be too strong a superlative to describe this 14 karat gold Retro bracelet with rubies and diamonds. In addition to being an imposing bracelet, it can be separat...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Gold
Natural Ruby 4.75cts Bracelet in 14k Gold
Located in New York, NY
GEMSTONE DETAILS Gold Purity: 14K Solid Gold RUBY: 4.75CTS 18K GOLD NET WEIGHT: 6.38 GRAMS CODE: K FOLLOW Monalisa Jewelry Inc.'s storefront to view the latest collection. We...
Ruby, 14k Gold
$655Sale Price / item|20% Off
18K Gold Minimalist Bracelet Trio Emerald Ruby Sapphire Bracelet
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
3 stone bracelet in Gold / Emerald / Ruby / Sapphire / Minimalist Gold bracelet / Genuine precious stone bracelet / Bezel set bracelet Trio stone, bezel set stone, floating stone, f...
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
18ct Gold & Platinum Ruby Diamond Bracelet, 1930s
Located in London, England
A beautifully made Art Deco 18ct gold and platinum bracelet from the 1930s. The design features a graduated row of emerald-cut synthetic rubies, each framed by clusters of brilliant-...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
$7,760Sale Price|20% Off
Natural Ruby & Diamond Bracelet in 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
Ideal for formal occasions or as a statement piece, this bracelet perfectly balances timeless design with vibrant color.\ Gemstone : Ruby Gemstone Weight : 7.03 Cts.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$17,600Sale Price / item|20% Off
18K Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond Bracelet
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This 18K Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond Bracelet showcases 22.5 carats of endlessly sparkling natural ruby and 1.5 carats of diamond.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
$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
$24,000Sale Price|20% Off
Retro Ruby and Citrine Gold Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Retro Ruby and Citrine Gold bracelet 12 oval citrines weigh approx 48 cts 48 rubies weigh approx 9.6 cts Made Circa 1940 Approx 1.20 inches wide 8 inches long 80.1 grams 14 karat ...
Citrine, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage ruby diamond 18k yellow gold bracelet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This beautiful vintage ruby and diamond bracelet is a polished 1970’s design, featuring 10 round cut rubies weighing approximately 1.00 carat in total.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby and Diamond Gold Bangle Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Ruby & Diamond Gold Bangle Bracelet 14 rubies weigh approximately 7 carats 5 baguette diamonds, 10 marquise diamonds, 25 round diamonds, 128 pave diamonds altogether weigh approxima...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
$10,780Sale Price / item|20% Off
14k Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond Bracelet
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This 14K Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond Bracelet showcases 17.47 carats of endlessly sparkling natural ruby and 0.97 carats of diamond.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
$17,520Sale Price|20% Off
Ruby & Diamond Bangle Bracelet
Located in Sausalito, CA
Three oval rubies with diamond halo's evenly spaced on the top of a 18k yellow gold band bracelet. the bangle has a channel in the center with square cut rubies streaming down with ...
$2,850 / item
2.15ct Ruby And Diamond Tennis Bracelet
Located in Fatih, 34
Product Details : • Made to Order • Gold Kt: 14kt (18kt available) • Available Gold Colors: Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold •0.40ct Natural Round Diamond • 1.75 ct Natural R...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
2.14 Carat Ruby Diamond Gold Bracelet
Located in Stamford, CT
14k yellow gold ruby and diamond bracelet. Double row of ruby baguettes are channel set in a link with a cross bar of pave set round diamonds in white gold separating links and secur...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Platinum Bracelet set with Diamonds and Rubies
By Cartier
Located in Tel Aviv - Jaffa, IL
Platinum Bracelet set with Diamonds and Rubies Signed: Cartier Diamond Details: Cut and Shape: Round Brilliant Quantity: 256 diamonds Total weight: 2.60 carats Color: F–H Clarity: V...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Victorian Turquoise and Ruby Snake Chain Bracelet
Located in London, GB
Accentuating the design is a pair of cabochon rubies at the eyes with their deep red hue providing an elegant touch.
Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$18,700Sale Price / item|20% Off
18K White Gold Ruby Diamond Tennis Bracelet, 9.83ct Ruby, 2.38ct
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This 18K White Gold Ruby Diamond Bracelet showcases 9.83 carats of endlessly sparkling natural ruby and 2.38 carats of diamond.
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, 18k Gold
Rubies, Diamonds, 14 Karat White Gold Bracelet.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Amazing bracelet in 14 karat white gold structure mounted of 15 section of flowers studded with rubies and, in their central part, a diamond.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Ruby Tennis Bracelet 3.1 Carats Sterling Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Ruby: 3.10 Carats Metal: Sterling Silver Length: 7.5 Inches Custom sizing available upon request
Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
Ruby Tennis Bracelet 4.42 Carats Sterling Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Ruby: 4.42 Carats Metal: Sterling Silver Length: 7 Inches Custom sizing available upon request
Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
$17,600Sale Price|20% Off
Gold and Platinum Ruby Diamond Bracelet
Located in Dallas, TX
Ruby and diamond bracelet set in platinum and 18k yellow gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
White Gold Ruby and Diamond Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
18 kt white and yellow gold ruby and diamond bracelet in a XOXO design adorned with 5.00 cts tw of rubies and 7.00 cts tw of diamonds
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, Yellow 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.
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.