Unavailable|$7,500
Rubies And Gold Snake Link Necklace And Bracelet Set
Located in New York, NY
A great snake link bracelet and necklace set with 5 brillant star set rubies on each. Bracelet is 7" the necklace 16.5"
Unavailable|$16,250
Magnificent Victorian Green Enamel Diamond Ruby Rare Snake Bracelet
Located in Napoli, IT
Wrapped into History! Throughout time and different civilizations, snakes have ever intrigued and attracted mankind Every era and civilization strengthen with various symbolisms; lo...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Enamel
Articulated Snake Bracelet Yellow Gold 18 Karat Ruby Emerald and Diamond Italy
Located in Valencia, Comunidad Valenciana
Magnificent Italian snake bracelet fully articulated and of excellent manufacture made of yellow gold 18 carats, weight 150 grams. Head decorated with five diamond crest in navette c...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$34,885
18 Karat Gold Jeweled Snake Bracelet
Located in METAIRIE, LA
From our New Orleans Estate Collection, we are offering this Antique 18 Karat Gold Jeweled Snake Bracelet. Featuring 2 focal Oval cut Midnight Blue Sapphires totaling 20 carats, with...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$27,500
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold Ruby Snake Bracelet, French
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K yellow gold ruby bracelet, France, Circa 1968. Inner circumference approximately 7.5 inches, gross weight approximately 40.90 grams. Signed Van Cleef & Arpels,...
Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$55,000
Black Enamel Snake Wrap Bracelet Diamonds Emerald Cabocon Ruby Eyes
Located in Chestnut Hill, MA
18 karat yellow gold heavy black enamel, green cabochon emerald, diamond, and ruby eye flexible snake bracelet.
White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$24,780 / item
White, brown and black diamonds snake fashion bracelet with rubies
Located in Valenza, IT
Beautifully crafted in 18 Kt rose gold, this elegant bracelet is shaped in a diamond-pavé snake.
White Diamond, Black Diamond, Ruby, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Victorian 2.80ct Old Cut Diamond, Ruby & Turquoise Enamel Snake Bracelet
Located in Kenley surrey, GB
This piece is exquisitely enamelled in Turquoise Blue and with approximately 2.80tcw of diamonds on top of the serpent's head, which are additionally adorned with two ruby cabochon e...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Enamel
Unavailable|$19,620
18.00 Carat 18 Karat White Gold Diamond Snake Bangle Bracelet
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Serpent bangle bracelet in 18-karat white gold with pave diamonds and ruby eyes. Hinged opening. Hidden slide clasp. Signed MICHA. Size, Medium (fits a wrist up to 6.5 inches) Tota...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Unavailable|$5,310
Art Deco Sapphire 18K Gold Snake Tubogas Bracelet circa 1925/30
Located in Goettingen, DE
Art Deco Sapphire 18K Gold Snake Tubogas Bracelet circa 1925/30 This decorative so-called Tubogas bracelet in the shape of a snake fits flexibly on the wrist.
Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$16,500
Victorian Era Blue Enamel & Diamond Snake Bracelet
Located in Austin, TX
Victorian era 18k gold & blue enamel snake bracelet with multiple hinges.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Enamel
Unavailable|$9,299
Lotus Arts de Vivre Gold, Pink Sapphire and Ebony Snake Cuff Bracelet
By Lotus Arts De Vivre
Located in Toronto, Ontario
The snake head is accented with 18k yellow gold, a large pear-shaped yellow sapphire, and two pear-shaped ruby eyes.
Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Si...
Unavailable|$35,000
Multi Gem Stone and Color Enamel Flexible Snake Bracelet
Located in Miami, FL
Set in 18k Yellow Gold, this magnificent Snake bracelet features round Brilliant Diamonds (2 ct, 1 Cabochon Emerald (3.15 ct), 2 Rubies (0.5 ct) as eyes in a gorgeous green and blue ...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian 18K Gold Diamond Bracelet Snake Coiled Around its own Body
Located in Antwerp, BE
Antique jewelry object group: bangle Condition: very good condition Do you wish for a 360° view of this unique jewel? Just send us your request and we’ll give you the direct link t...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$4,650
Snake Motif Bracelet 22 Karat Yellow Gold Rose Cut Diamonds 32.3 Grams
Located in West Hollywood, CA
22K Yellow Gold Serpent design bracelet with twisted cross hatched texture and Egyptian hallmarks. Serpent head and tail decorated with rose cut diamonds, eyes set with rubies. Over...
White Diamond, Ruby, 22k Gold
Unavailable|$46,611
Sylvie Corbelin, Unique Snake Twisted Silver and Diamonds Bracelet
By Sylvie Corbelin
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Bracelet in form of a twisted snake in rodium silver and black gold adorn with diamonds. From the mouth three baroque south-sea pearls with a diamonds top are suspended. White diamo...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Sold|$2,832
Ruby Diamond Gold Snake Bracelet
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An 18 carat gold bracelet made of intertwined snakes the heads set with 5 brilliant cut diamonds (circa 0.35 carat) and 5 rubies, France, circa 1890.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Sold|$11,900
Ruby Diamond Gold Snake Cuff Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
This eye-catching one-of-a-kind 14kt yellow gold spiral bracelet features a snake that coils smoothly around the wrist.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Sold|$8,500
Ruby Diamond Gold Snake Ring and Bracelet
Located in Miami, FL
18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Snake Ring and Bracelet Featuring 31 Single Cut Diamonds with an Estimated Total Weight of .65cts and Four Rubies Set into the Eyes of the Snake.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Sold|$38,250
Rose Gold Diamond Ruby Coil Snake Bracelet
Located in Miami, FL
This captivating 18 Karat Rose Gold Diamond Snake Wrap Bracelet features a gleaming pave of white and brown diamonds, plus two mesmerizing ruby eyes!
Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
Sold|$13,450
Diamond Ruby Gold Snake Cuff Bracelet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A sexy and sleek piece, this cuff bracelet features 6.74 carats of VS quality round cut diamonds set in 14K white gold.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Sold|$16,275
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold & Ruby Snake Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold & Ruby Snake Bracelet
Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique Early Victorian Ruby Diamond Gold Snake Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Antique early Victorian 14k gold snake bracelet, featuring heart locket. Snake head and locket decorated with diamonds and rubies.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Rubies, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Snake Bracelet
Located in Napoli, Campania
PS: THIS POLICY IS NOT APPLICABLE TO ITEMS WITH FIX PRICE, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS ,ONGOING PROMOTIONS AND ITEMS ON SALES. Amazing snake bracelet in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure.
Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
22 Karat Gold Diamond Ruby Coil Snake Bracelet
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Fabulous vintage snake cuff crafted in 22 karat yellow gold. Beautifully crafted with 2.00 carat total weight of rose cut diamonds on the head and ruby eyes.
White Diamond, Ruby, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Emerald Ruby Diamond Silver Gold Snake Bracelet
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
One of the finest examples of a snake motif bracelet we've ever seen. With lifelike shape, the bracelet looks almost real when laid out lengthwise. Made in 18k yellow gold, 28 rose c...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
Emerald Ruby Diamond Yellow Gold Snake Bangle Bracelet
Located in Miami, FL
18k yellow gold snake bangle featuring a pear shape emerald weighing approximately 2cts accented by two round brilliant cut rubies as eyes and approximately 1.75cts of round brillian...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rubies, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Snake Bracelet
Located in Napoli, Campania
PS: THIS POLICY IS NOT APPLICABLE TO ITEMS WITH FIX PRICE, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS AND ONGOING PROMOTIONS. Fantastic retrò snake bracelet in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure studded w...
Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
A spectacular gold, enamel, ruby and diamond snake bracelet.
Located in New York, NY
An 18 karat yellow gold, white enamel, ruby and diamond snake bracelet.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Sold|$10,900
Pink Enamel Ruby Diamond Snake Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
A flexible bracelet designed as a snake with diamonds and ruby eyes.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver, Enamel
Vintage English Ruby 9k Yellow Gold Snake Tubogas Bracelet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Vintage English Ruby 9k Yellow Gold Snake Tubogas Bracelet. Featuring two round cut rubies with a total weight of approximately 0.05 carat.
Ruby, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 9 Carat Gold Snake Bracelet Set With Rubies
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This snake is modelled in 9carat gold and expands to fit most wrist sizes.
Ruby, Emerald, Gold
Nardi Venice Ruby Enamel Diamond Gold Snake Bangle Bracelet
By Giulio Nardi
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Amazing vivid colors of yellow gold, green enamel, red rubies and dazzling sparkle of white diamonds will bring you joy and happiness while you will be wearing the bracelet and looki...
Ruby, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Handcraft Snake 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby Cuff Bracelet
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping and require specific documents that require a particular period, please contact the selle...
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Egyptian Revival Diamond Ruby Gold Serpentine Snake Cuff Bracelet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A snake cuff made in the early 20th century with rose cut diamonds and ruby eyes set in 18K yellow gold. Can be worn around the wrist or higher up around the arm. It is from the Egy...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Turquoise Emerald Diamond Ruby Gold Dragon Snake Bangle Bracelet
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Turquoise Diamond Dragon Snake Bangle Bracelet.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Victorian Enamel Ruby Pearl Diamond Gold Snake Bangle Bracelet
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
The head is enameled in a bright turquoise color and set with whit earls, rose cut diamond eyes and its head topped with a ruby. The interior diameter is 2 inches by 1 7/8 inches. 18...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold
Coral, Rubies, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Snake Bracelet.
Located in Napoli, Campania
PS: THIS POLICY IS NOT APPLICABLE TO ITEMS WITH FIX PRICE, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS AND ONGOING PROMOTIONS. Fashion snake bracelet in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with cora...
Coral, Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Sold|$15,728
Victorian Ruby and Diamond Coiled Snake Bracelet
Located in London, GB
Here we have a remarkable coiled snake bracelet. This antique piece has been crafted from a rich 18ct yellow gold and showcases exceptional attention to detail.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold|$8,890
Victrorian Snake Gold Bracelet
Located in London, GB
A Victorian snake bracelet, with a cushion-cut ruby set in the head and old-cut diamond eyes with applied decoration on a textured ground.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
18kt Yellow Gold Garnet Diamond And Ruby Snake Bracelet
Located in Firenze, IT
SHIPPING POLICY: No additional costs will be added to this order. Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included). The head of the snake with oval cu...
Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Blue Topaz Ruby Snake Bracelet
Located in Firenze, IT
The head of the snake with oval cut blue topaz and rubie eyes, weighing approximately: 45,3 grams; Lenght : 19cm
Ruby, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Yellow Gold
Victorian Turquoise Ruby 18 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Snake Bracelet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Opaque and ranging from strongly bluish green to pastel blue in color. Featuring a stylized snake head with deeply engraved scales and ruby cabochon eyes.
Ruby, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Ruby Diamond Two Color Gold Snake Bracelet
Located in London, GB
Yellow and white gold snake bracelet, the woven wirework coiled body in yellow and white gold, set with rose-cut diamonds and French and square calibré-cut rubies to the head and coi...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Diamonds Sapphires Emerald Rubies Yellow and White Gold Snake Bracelet
Located in Napoli, Campania
Shapely bracelet settled in 18 Kt yellow gold and 18 Kt white gold, with a snake shape.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Diamond, Ruby and Woven Gold Snake Bracelet, circa 1870
Located in London, GB
An antique gold coiled snake bracelet, the head is set with an oval, old-cut diamond, in a rub over setting, in a cluster surround of rose-cut diamonds and cushion shaped ruby eyes, ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Sold|$11,488
Victorian Turquoise and Ruby Snake Bracelet
Located in London, GB
The snake's eyes are highlighted with deep red cabochon rubies, adding a touch of intrigue to the design.
Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
6.50 Carat Turquoise 0.12 Carat Ruby Yellow Gold "Snake" Bracelet
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
This Bracelet is made of 12K Yellow Gold. This Bracelet has 0.12 Carats of Rubies. This Bracelet has 6.50 Carats of Turquoise. The Bracelet Length is 45 cm but it's very elastic. We...
Ruby, Turquoise, 9k Gold
Chimento 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Ruby Double Coil Snake Bracelet
By Chimento
Located in McLeansville, NC
An 18 karat yellow gold and ruby double coil snake bracelet by Chimento.
Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Edwardian Snake Bracelet 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby Vintage
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed antique Edwardian era snake bracelet (circa 1907), crafted in 18k yellow gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Enamel Diamond Ruby 18 Karat Yellow Gold Snake Bangle Bracelet
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This vintage enamel snake bangle bracelet is fashioned in 18 karat yellow gold.
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Sapphire Ruby Diamond Gold Snake Bangle Bracelet
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Bejeweled 15 Karat Gold Victorian Double Snake Bangle Sensuous and beguiling snakes, sleek and mystifying, this heirloom antique bangle is free of damage or defects. Decorated at...
Antique Ruby Sapphire and Diamond Woven Gold Snake Bracelet Circa 1880
Located in London, GB
An antique French, yellow and red woven gold, snake bracelet, with eight-cut diamonds and a pear shape sapphire set in the head with cabochon-cut rubies around the neck.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 9ct Yellow Gold Birmingham Hallmarked, 1970s Ruby Eye Snake Bracelet
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Snake Bracelet 9ct Gold Stamped Hallmarked Birmingham- No date letter.
Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Georgian 18 Karat Yellow Gold Emerald Rubies and Diamond Snake Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Georgian 18 Karat Yellow Gold Emerald Rubies and Diamond Snake Bracelet c.1830s Period: Georgian Year: Late 1820s Material: 18k Yellow Gold, Diamond, Emerald, Rubies Weight: 14.67g ...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold|$5,500
Victorian Enameled Gold Snake Bracelet
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1890s, 14k, attributed to Italy. This delightful snake bracelet features a whimsically charming expression on a vibrant blue enamel head set with pearls and rubies. Inspired b...
Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Gold Snake Bracelet with Pave` Diamonds, Ruby and Sapphire Eyes
Located in Nantucket, MA
An exquisite snake bracelet of densely woven 18K gold in a herringbone pattern with pave`-set diamonds at the top of the head and the tail.
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Ruby, 18k 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.
As elegant as they are versatile, these jewels have become chic staples.
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.