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Emilio Jewelry GIA Certified Natural Ruby Diamond Bracelet
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
Main stone: 16 rubies, about 12.11 carats, 1 fancy intense yellow diamond, 1.00 carats Color: Ruby Red, Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond Fancy Intense Yellow Clarity: Ruby--, Fancy Inten...
Diamond, Ruby
Diamonds Rubies 14 Karat Yellow Gold Cuff Bracelet
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
A piece of remarkable elegance and personality, capable of enhancing any fine jewelry collection. Bracelet weight 42.20 grams Diamonds weight 1.20 karat Rubies weight 14 karat Brace...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Sabbadini ruby emerald sapphire 18k gold bracelet bangle
By Sabbadini
Located in Austin, TX
Impressive 18K gold bracelet with multi gemstones by Sabbadini. Stones are cabochon rubies, emeralds and sapphires set in lozenge shaped links.
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Pink Ruby Color Shade Tennis Bracelet 18k 750 Rose Gold Natural Rubies MXHM
By Maximilian Hemmerle
Located in München, DE
A refined color-shade tennis bracelet set with pink rubies in a carefully graded spectrum, moving from soft rose tones to deeper pink nuances.
Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Burmese Ruby and Diamond Floral Cluster Statement Bracelet
Located in Chicago, IL
An elegant expression of fine craftsmanship, this striking necklace features vivid natural rubies beautifully arranged in a graceful floral-inspired design, accented throughout by sp...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Ruby and diamond line bracelet, American, circa 1935.
Located in London, GB
Ruby and diamond line bracelet. Set with twenty eight square step cut natural unenhanced rubies in open back rubover channel settings with a combined approximate weight of 5.60 carat...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
$52,000Sale Price|20% Off
Mouawad 18K Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Bracelet
By Mouawad
Located in Chicago, IL
The bracelet is crafted in 18 karat yellow gold and set with natural cabochon-cut rubies arranged in a graceful graduated sequence, measuring approximately 4 × 5 mm to 5 × 7 mm.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Honeycomb 17.7 Carat Rose Cut Ruby Diamond Gold Bracelet
By EstatebyJR
Located in New York, NY
This bold bracelet is designed around a honeycomb motif that sets rich red rubies and bright white diamonds into a repeating geometric pattern for maximum sparkle and color.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, White Gold
Natural Ruby and Diamond Bracelet in 18K Gold, India
Located in jaipur, IN
This stunning, designer-made Bracelet is crafted from 18-carat gold and features a ruby and a diamond gemstone.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Ruby and Diamond Bracelet Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The ruby and diamond bracelet features a row of especially calibrated square rubies flanked by a bridge set with round diamonds.
White Diamond, Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Greek Emerald Diamond Ruby Gold Ram's Head Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Impressive Greek made 18k gold bracelet, featuring two ram's heads, adorned with emerald cabochon, ruby eyes and approx. 0.30ctw H/Si diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold
Vintage Ruby Emerald and Diamond Yellow Gold Bracelet
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This stunning, fine and impressive ruby, emerald and diamond vintage bracelet has been crafted in 18k yellow gold.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco, Burmese Ruby & White Sapphire Bracelet
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
This rather exceptional natural Burmese ruby and white sapphire bracelet dates to the Art Deco period and possibly originates in India.
Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
Ornamental Style Bracelet with Pave Ruby & Sapphire Stones
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Metal Details Silver Weight: 50.04g Gemstone Details Ruby Weight: 0.77ct Sapphire Weight: 3.24ct Product Features Style: Ornamental Bracelet Design: Pave Ruby & Sapphire Detailing ...
Ruby, Sapphire, Silver
14 Karat White Gold Ruby and Diamond Bracelet
Located in Palm Desert, CA
14 Karat White Gold Ruby and Diamond Bracelet The bracelet weighs approximately 26.5 grams in 14 Karat White Gold, 7 inches in length, and 0.35 inches in width.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Ruby and Sapphire Bracelet Red White and Blue Gemstone Tennis Bracelet
Located in Miami, FL
Natural diamond, ruby, and blue sapphire flexible tennis bracelet mounted in a half bezel tension setting.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Ruby Emerald Cut Link Bracelet in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous 6.27 ct. ruby emerald cuts. Total of 13 stones. Handmade in 18k yellow gold. Length is 7".
Ruby, Yellow Gold
Rachel Koen Ruby & Diamond Tennis Bracelet 14K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
This beautifully crafted tennis bracelet features round cut Rubies and diamonds encrusted in four prong setting.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Greenland Rubies Pink & Blue Heated Sapphire 13mm Beaded Stretch Bracelet
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
Make a vibrant statement with the Pink and Blue 13mm Sapphire Beaded Bracelet by Greenland Rubies, an exclusive G Marie luxury jewelry piece.
Ruby, Sapphire
Rubies, Diamond, 14 Karat White Gold Link Bracelet
Located in Napoli, Campania
Beautiful bracelet in 14 karat white gold structure mounted with rubies that's alternating with diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Fascinating 14.26ct Emerald, Rubies, and Diamonds Arm Bracelet
Located in רמת גן, IL
Fascinating 14.26ct Emerald, Rubies, and Diamonds Arm Bracelet in 18k Yellow Gold - IGI Certified This luxurious 18k yellow gold bracelet is a masterpiece of artistry and vibrant co...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Lalaounis Greece Ruby Diamond Sapphire Chimera Gold Bracelet
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in New York, NY
18k yellow gold bracelet by Greek designer Ilias Lalaounis, featuring two large Chimera heads, adorned with rubies, sapphires and diamonds (few stones are missing).
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold
14K Gold Rainbow Sapphire and Diamond Bracelet, 1.95ct Ruby
Located in jaipur, IN
The warm glow of gold enhances the gemstone’s soft, ocean-like hue, making this Bracelet a timeless piece — perfect for special occasions or as a unique engagement and wedding Bracel...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
14K Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Bracelet, 6 Carats
Located in jaipur, IN
We pay tax and shipping expenses. This exquisite bracelet is a stunning blend of luxury and elegance.
Ruby, Diamond, 14k Gold
Snake Bracelet Serpent Ruby Diamond Gold Bangle Cuff
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Snake Bracelet Serpent Ruby Diamond Gold Bangle Cuff Designer: J DAUPHIN The Snake Bracelet is handcrafted in 14k gold plated brass, a serpent that wraps the wrist with ruby eyes a...
White Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Brass
Nodo Bracelet with Ruby and Sterling Silver, Size Medium
By Tateossian
Located in Fulham business exchange, London
Nodo Bracelet with Ruby and Sterling Silver, Size XS Faceted ruby beads sit together with accents of rhodium-plated sterling silver discs and finished with our lobster clasp.
Ruby, Sterling Silver
2 Carat S Style Diamond & Ruby Tennis Bracelet
Located in Sugar Land, TX
♥ Tennis Bracelet Description ♥ Main Stone: Ruby & Diamonds Approx.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Invisible Set Ruby Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
This bracelet features four rows of approximately 180 invisible-set square-cut rubies on three separate panels, linked together.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$25,485Sale Price|20% Off
14.37 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Ruby Gold Bracelet
By EstatebyJR
Located in New York, NY
This bracelet from our contemporary estate collection centers on a 14.37-carat diamond in an old mine cut, a cushion-shaped antique cut full of vintage warmth.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage Italian ruby diamond 14k yellow gold line bracelet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This beautiful vintage Italian ruby and diamond line bracelet is a bold 1970’s design, featuring 114 round cut rubies weighing approximately 5.00 carats in total.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$23,455Sale Price|20% Off
19.88 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Ruby Gold Bracelet
By EstatebyJR
Located in New York, NY
It is framed by ruby accents for added contrast. Crafted in 18k gold, it makes a versatile addition to a fine jewelry collection.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
14K Yellow Gold Diamond & Ruby Tennis Bracelet 2.36 Carats
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This unique bracelet is elegant and will fit all occasions. A Ruby and Diamond tennis bracelet evokes passion and is a must have piece in your jewelry collection!
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Vivid Diamonds Burma Ruby & Diamon Cuff Bangle Bracelet
Located in Miami, FL
Stunning Diamond and Ruby cuff bangle bracelet crafted in 18 karat white gold, featuring 15 Oval rubies weighing approximately 15.93 carats total and round brilliant cut diamonds wei...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Ruby and Diamond Bracelet in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Jaipur, IN
A classic bracelet with Rubies and Diamonds set together in 18K Gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co Heavy Gold and Rubies Set Wide Bracelet
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Set with round Rubies totaling 2.50 Carats.
Ruby, 18k Gold
Art Deco J.E. Caldwell ruby and diamond bracelet
By J.E. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
An Art Deco ruby and diamond bracelet of braided design, in platinum.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
28.70 Carat Burmese Ruby and Diamond Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Features vibrant red oval cut rubies weighing 28.70 carats, set in an open-work design accented with round brilliant diamonds. Diamonds weigh 8.99 carats total and are approximately ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Virgin Mary Cuff Gold Medal Bracelet Ruby Devotional
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Virgin Mary Cuff Bracelet Miraculous Medal Devotional Gold Designer: J DAUPHIN The Virgin Mary Cuff is handcrafted in 14k gold plated brass, five hand hammered oval Miraculous Meda...
Ruby, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Brass
18 Karat White Gold Ruby and Diamond Bracelet
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
18K White Gold Ruby and Diamond Bracelet Stunning modern Ruby and Diamond bracelet.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
ct 5.08 Diamond Ruby White Gold Tennis Bracelet
Located in Napoli, Campania
Tennis Bracelet in White Gold 14kt with Diamonds and Rubies Diamonds ct 5.08 Rubies ct 2.28 Total Weight gr 9 R.f.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
9.35 Carat Ruby White Gold Straight Line Bracelet
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
Ruby straight line bracelet set with 46 rubies weighing approximately 9.35 carats.
Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
AIG Certified 10.00 Carats Mozambique Rubies 7.80 Diamonds 18k Gold Bracelet
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
A dazzling Rubies and Diamonds bracelet, in a contemporary design, so glamour and refined style.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Greenland Rubies Heated Pink & Blue Sapphire 14mm Beaded Stretch Bracelet
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
Make a statement with the Heated Pink and Blue Sapphire 14mm Beaded Stretchable Bracelet by Greenland Rubies, an exclusive G Marie luxury jewelry piece.
Ruby, Blue Sapphire
Retro 18k rose gold synthetic ruby diamond buckle bracelet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
With its vibrant synthetic rubies, diamond accents, and substantial rose gold construction, this buckle bracelet is a standout piece made to be admired.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 7.00 carat ruby diamond 14k yellow gold bracelet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This beautiful vintage ruby and diamond bracelet is a colorful 1980’s design, featuring 19 oval cut rubies weighing approximately 3.50 carats in total.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,350Sale Price|37% Off
IGI Certified 16.74ct Rubies 14K Pink Gold Bracelet
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Adorn your wrist with a touch of exquisite allure – a rose gold bracelet featuring 16.74 carats of natural oval-cut rubies.
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
14K Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond Bangle Bracelet H VS Diamond Bangle Ruby Bangle
Located in Jaipur, IN
A refined expression of modern elegance, this exquisite bangle is meticulously handcrafted in luminous 14K yellow gold, designed to wrap the wrist in understated sophistication. The ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Graff Diamond Ruby and Sapphire Flower Cuff Bracelet
By Graff
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k white gold with Round Brilliant cut Diamonds weighing a total of 7.62 carats, Pear-Shaped and Round cut Rubies weighing a total of 7.70 carats, and Pear-Shaped ...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Ruby and diamond tennis bracelet 18k yellow gold
Located in London, GB
Ruby and diamonds tennis eternity bracelet in 18k yellow gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Ruby 7.45CTS & Diamond 0.90CTS Bracelet in 18k Gold
Located in New York, NY
GEMSTONE DETAILS Gold Purity: 18K Solid Gold (stamped) DIAMOND: 0.90 CTS RUBY: 7.45 CTS 18K GOLD GROSS WEIGHT: 15.62 GRAMS NET WEIGHT: 13.95 GRAMS CODE: K FOLLOW Monalisa Jewelr...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Sophia D. Diamond and Ruby Platinum Link Bracelet
By Sophia D
Located in New York, NY
8.97 carats of rubies and 4.06 carats of diamonds link bracelet set in platinum.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Natural Ruby 4.16cts & Diamond 0.86cts Bracelet in 14k Gold
Located in New York, NY
GEMSTONE DETAILS Gold Purity: 14K Solid Gold (stamped) DIAMOND: 0.86 CTS RUBY: 4.16 CTS 14K GOLD GROSS WEIGHT: 7.09 GRAMS NET WEIGHT: 6.08 GRAMS CODE: K FOLLOW Monalisa Jewelry ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Ruby and Diamond 18 Carat White Gold Bracelet
Located in London, GB
Bracelet featuring 17 fine quality emerald cut rubies weighing a total of 4.80ct all mounted in open back claw settings.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2000s Tutti Frutti Style Ruby Sapphire Emerald Diamond Bracelet
Located in Roma, RM
This exceptional jewel is crafted in 18 karat white gold and richly set with an abundant composition of carved colored gemstones and brilliant diamonds. The bracelet features intric...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire
Lucea New York Ruby and Diamond Silver Bracelet
By Lucea New York
Located in New York, NY
"Lucea Collection" This Ruby and Diamond Bracelet in Sliver Metal. Ruby- 47.34ct total weight.
Diamond, Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
$14,980Sale Price|20% Off
8 Carat Ruby Diamond 14k White Gold Tennis Bracelet
Located in Chicago, IL
This exquisite tennis bracelet showcases a striking arrangement of rich, red rubies and brilliant diamonds, meticulously set in high-quality 14k white gold.
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
Early Victorian turquoise enamel, ruby, and diamond padlock bracelet
Located in New York, NY
An antique chased gold bracelet designed as a scrolling turquoise and white enamel garter, centered by a ruby-set buckle and suspending a padlock locket accented with rubies and diam...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Enamel
$5,500Sale Price / item|20% Off
Ruby and Diamond Bracelet in 18K White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This Ruby Diamond Bracelet in 18K gold showcases 4.3 carats of endlessly sparkling natural ruby and 0.23 carats of diamond.
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, 18k Gold
$8,580Sale Price / item|20% Off
Ruby Diamond Bracelet in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This Ruby Diamond Bracelet in 18K gold showcases 4.03 carats of endlessly sparkling natural ruby and 0.36 carats of diamond.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Steven Battelle 107.5 Carats Ruby Sterling Silver Bracelet
By Steven Battelle
Located in Soquel, CA
33 individual faceted pear shaped pink ruby stones from 6 x 9 mm to 9 x 15 mm are interlinked to form this beautiful and comfortable bracelet set in silver.
Ruby, Sterling Silver, Silver
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.