Antique Victorian gold diamond and ruby high karat snake bracelet bangle
Located in Austin, TX
An amazing antique Victorian era high karat yellow gold snake bracelet with ruby eyes and old cut diamond on top of its head.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Sold|$13,200
Antique Snake Gold Bracelet Tubogas
Located in Geneva, CH
Antique Snake Bracelet. 9k yellow gold tubogas and engraved.
Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Retro Platinum Rose Gold Diamonds Rubies Art Deco Snake Bracelet Wristwatch
Located in New York, NY
This sophisticated 14k gold and platinum snake bracelet/wristwatch includes one karat of diamonds and 33 rubies, weighing a total 2.2 karats.
White Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Platinum
Antique Emerald Ruby and Diamond Snake Bangle Bracelet
Located in Geneva, CH
A Late 19th Century Emerald, Ruby and Diamond Bangle. Modelled as a snake, the hinged bangle set with a pear-shaped emerald, with cabochon ruby eyes, the head accented by old brillia...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Sold|$6,850
Victorian Sapphire Gold Snake Bracelet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The serpent is one of the oldest mythological symbols representing wisdom, life and eternity. The snake motif has adorned jewelry for centuries and takes on many different forms. Fea...
Ruby, Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage Signed CELLINO Heavy 18k Gold Diamond, Ruby & Emerald Snake Bracelet
By Cellino
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Expertly crafted from luxurious 18k yellow gold, this exquisite signed Cellino estate bangle features a lively snake with meticulously hand engraved and textured scales. The head is ...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Snake Serpent Bracelet Diamond Head Ruby Eyes 18 Karat
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This lovely Snake Serpent Bracelet with Diamond Head and Ruby Eyes comes out of France and has a unique twist pull open to wear it on your wrist.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Bulgari Double Coil Diamond & Ruby Serpenti Snake Bracelet in 18ky & 18kw Gold
By Bulgari
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Bulgari double coil Serpenti snake bracelet in 18k yellow and white gold, accompanied by Bulgari box.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Snake Serpent Bracelet Ruby Head Pearl Collar 18 Karat
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This Snake Serpent Bracelet with Ruby Head Pearl Collar in 18K yellow gold comes out of France and is unique.
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold
Victorian Turquoise Blue Enamel, Gold, Diamond and Ruby Snake Bracelet
Located in Austin, TX
A stunning and elegant triple coiled snake bracelet in a gorgeous turquoise blue enamel over 18k gold, accented with old European cut diamonds and rubies for eyes.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold|$17,780
Enamel Snake Bracelet
Located in London, GB
A Victorian snake bracelet, with blue and white enamel, with some red and green enamel set with 10 eight-cut and round brilliant-cut diamonds, approximately 0.65ct and cabochon ruby ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Sold|$9,800
Victorian Snake Bracelet
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1880s, 14k. This delightful Victorian snake bracelet features a handmade flexible body and a head set with ruby eyes. Snake bracelets were the height of fashion in the ancient ...
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Enamel, Diamond, and Ruby Snake Wrap Bracelet
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K yellow gold Diamond: 1 round brilliant cut = 0.20ct Color: H Clarity: SI1 Weight: 58.49 grams Dimensions: bracelet will fit up to a 7-inch wrist
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold|$7,900
Enamel Precious Gemstone Gold Snake Bracelet
Located in Southampton, PA
This 18K serpentine 18K yellow gold bangle snakes around one's wrist with delicate glittering green and white enamel scales and a diamond dazzled arrow on the head of the snake with ...
Emerald, Ruby, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Snake Rose Cut Cabochon Ruby Garnet Yellow Gold Silver Bangle Bracelet
Located in London, GB
In the Victorian era, the snake represented eternity and wisdom. Weight: 36.7 gr Circa: Late 19th Century Metal: 18kt Yellow Gold Condition: Very Good Stones: 2 Cabochon Rubies ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Sold|$11,000
Snake Bracelet, 14k Gold Vintage Gemstones
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An exquisite snake bracelet, made of 14k gold, featuring gemstones.
Diamond, Emerald, Lapis Lazuli, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
Sold|$5,695
French Yellow Gold Victorian Snake Bracelet
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1910 French 18K Yellow Gold, coiled Snake Bracelet, woven gold over a piece of light metal for springing, coiling movement. measuring 1.5 inch wide with each section being 1/4...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Sold|$7,500
22kt gold Antique Snake Bangle Bracelet
Located in Firenze, IT
The two entwined snakes with ruby and diamond eyes to the hinged bangle, circa 1870, 7.5 cm. wide
Diamond, Ruby, 22k Gold
Snake-Shaped Ruby and Diamond Bangle Bracelet 18kt Yellow Gold and Enamels
Located in Firenze, IT
In 18kt yellow gold, decorated in enamels, embellished with two round cut rubies and huit huit cut diamonds for approx. 0.70 ct. Size : 6cm Weight : 66gr.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Art Nouveau Style White Diamond Ruby Pearl Yellow Gold "Snakes" Clamper Bracelet
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
This Bracelet is made of 9K Yellow Gold. This Bracelet has 0.14 Carats of White Old European Cut Diamonds. This Bracelet has a 0.02 Carats Modern Round Cut Natural Ruby. This Bracele...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Y...
Bulgari Serpenti Full Diamond Pave and Ruby Yellow and White Gold Snake Bracelet
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
The Bvlgari “Serpenti” bracelet is made out of 18K yellow and white gold and weighs 231.5 grams. It is set with diamonds that total 18.90 carats and with rubies that amount to 1.64 c...
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Nouveau Style White Rose Cut Diamond Ruby Yellow Gold Snake Bangle Bracelet
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
This Bracelet is made of 22K Yellow Gold. This Bracelet has 2.00 Carats of White Rose Cut Diamonds. This Bracelet has 0.10 Carats of Rubies. This Bracelet is inspired by Art Nouveau...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Snake Bangle Bracelet Emerald Sapphire Ruby Victorian Style J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Snake Bangle Bracelet Emerald Sapphire Ruby Victorian Style J Dauphin J DAUPHIN Bangle Arm Cuff with 3 snakes having eyes set with Emeralds ( 2 ), Blue Sapphire ( 2 ) and Ruby (2 ) ...
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Gold Plate, Brass
Sold|$5,500
Snake 18K Cuff Bracelet
Located in Montgomery, AL
The head of the snake is stamped 18K Italy. The eyes are natural rubies & the scales are polished 18k gold!
Ruby, 18k Gold
Victorian Niello Decorated Silver Gold Snake Bracelet
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1890s, Silver and Gold, Possibly Austrian. This unbelievably chic bracelet features a quixotic snake adorned with checkerboard scales in intricately applied Niello.
Ruby, 14k Gold, Silver
Sold|$17,780
Gem Set Enamel Gold Snake Bangle Bracelet
Located in London, GB
An antique gold snake bangle, decorated with blue and white enamel, set with diamonds, rubies and sapphires, with a pearl hanging from the mouth.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold
Sold|$12,993
Late Victorian Gold Coil Snake Bangle Bracelet
Located in London, GB
Late Victorian gold coiled snake bangle, with demantoid garnets and diamonds set in the head and ruby set eyes.
Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, Gold
Vintage Enamel 18 Karat Yellow Gold Snake Bracelet
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Beautifully crafted enamel and 18 karat yellow gold snake bracelet. The green, red, and blue enamel has been beautifully preserved.
Jade, Ruby, 18k Gold
Stunning 14k Yellow Gold Detailed Snake Diamond Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous snake bracelet weights 9.89 grams in solid 14k white gold, approximately 0.92 total carat weight with elegant ruby eyes.
White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
SERAFINI Gold, Jade, Sapphire and Diamond Snake Bracelet
By Serafini
Located in Firenze, IT
A flexible snake bracelet set on 18karat yellow gold with cabuchon jades, diamond and sapphire face and tail set in platinum, ruby eyes. 82.5 Grams.
Jade, Diamond, Sapphire, Ruby, 18k Gold
Sold|$16,520
An 18k Gold French Snake Bracelet with Enamel
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An 18k gold snake bracelet, finely enameled in dark blue, the head set with a citrine and the eyes with rubies set in silver, with an opening mouth, French assay mark for 18k gold an...
Citrine, Ruby, 18k Gold, Enamel
14k Yellow Gold Etched Snake Bracelet Attrib. Stephen Webster
By Stephen Webster
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This amazing snake bracelet is completely detailed and engraved.
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Yellow Gold Etched Snake Bracelet Attrib. Stephen Webster
By Stephen Webster
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This amazing snake bracelet is completely detailed and engraved.
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 9 Gold Snake Bracelet, Earrings and Necklace Set
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This stunning set includes and bracelet, earrings and necklace! The absolutely gorgeous little faces on each piece feature 4pt ruby eyes and delicate engraving. The style of the piec...
Ruby, 9k Gold
Antique Russian Diamond Enamel Snake Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Spectacular snake bracelet manifactured in Russia in the mid 19th century. Approximately 6 cts of old mine cut diamonds. Ruby eyes
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Diamonds Sapphires 18 Karat Yellow Gold Snake Bangle Bracelet
Located in Marcianise, IT
Beautiful 18 karat yellow gold snake bracelet mounted with natural diamonds,sapphire on the head and rubies in the eyes note that the bracelet can be adapted to any wrist size as sho...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Roberto Coin Diamond Pave Gold Snake Wrap Cuff Bracelet
By Roberto Coin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Roberto Coin bracelet is composed of 18kt white gold and features pave diamonds. In excellent condition. A stunning piece with a small ruby interior accent. Specs: 18 KT Wh...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
21 Karat Yellow Gold Snake Vintage Bangle Coil Cuff Bracelet
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Fabulous cuff snake bracelet fashioned in 21 karat yellow gold with ruby eyes.
Ruby, Yellow Gold
Victorian 14 Karat Gold Diamond and Emerald Enameled Snake Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
This stylish unique Victorian enamel, diamond, and ruby snake bangle bracelet is crafted in 14-karat gold.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold
Sold|$8,000
Enamel, Diamond, Emerald Snake Bracelet 14K
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This snake bracelet is quite special as it is enameled in colors of white and green.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold, Enamel
Antique 22 Karat Yellow Gold Rose Cut Diamond Snake Cuff Bracelet
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Fabulous Victorian snake cuff crafted in 22 karat yellow gold. Beautifully crafted with rose cut diamonds on the head and ruby eyes.
White Diamond, Ruby, 22k Gold
1960s English Birks 9 Karat Rose Gold Double Snake Bracelet Rare Pair
By Birks
Located in Fairfield, CT
These are two exquisite 1960s English Birks 9k rose gold snake bracelets, each meticulously crafted to resemble the sinuous form of a serpent. The design captures the essence of the ...
Ruby, Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
French Retro Gold Snake/Serpent Wrap Bracelet with Rose Diamond Head and Tail
Located in New York, NY
A stunning 18 Kt Gold snake bracelet with diamond accents both head and tail.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Mid-Century Sapphire Diamond Platinum 14 Karat Yellow Gold Snake Wrap Bracelet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Bracelet is designed as a curling snake with mesh tiered scales and engraved scale texture throughout.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Star Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow ...
Vintage 18 Karat Emerald Diamond Head Triple Wrap Snake Serpent Bracelet
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This bracelet comes from France and is vintage circa 1940. It is made of 18K Yellow Gold and has an old .40 carat Diamond center and old cut Diamonds 1 point each Diamond surround 1...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 18 Karat Emerald Diamond Head Triple Wrap Snake Serpent Bracelet
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This bracelet comes from France and is vintage circa 1940. It is made of 18K Yellow Gold and has an old .40 carat Diamond center and old cut Diamonds 1 point each Diamond surround 1...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
Sold|$2,360
Gold Amethyst Ruby Snake Bracelet
Located in Firenze, IT
The head of the snake with oval cut amethyst and rubie eyes, weighing approximately: 19 grams; Lenght : 18cm
Amethyst, Ruby, Gold
Diamond Ruby Silver Gold Snake Bangle Bracelet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Enchanting representation of Victorian jewelry through a glistening serpent bangle bracelet. Fashioned with scales of lively rose cut diamonds giving a beautiful shine to the snake t...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique Victorian Sapphire Diamond Ruby Gold Snake Bracelet
Located in Geneva, CH
Four rows yellow gold bracelet illustrating a snake. With ruby eyes, the realistic head is set by rose-cut diamond and centered by a cushion Blue Sapphire.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Diamonds Rubies Rose Gold and Silver Snake Bracelet
Located in Napoli, Campania
Gorgeous snake shape bracelet composed by satinized 9K rose gold and silver structure, face studded by diamonds two rubies drops as eyes, rubies on the neck and on the tail and one ...
Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Snake 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby Diamonds Cuff Bracelet
Located in Marcianise, IT
Snake enamel yellow gold 18 karat ruby and diamonds cuff bracelet bracelet total weight 45 grams diamonds weight 0.12 karat ruby weight 0.14 karat Diameter 6 cm 2.40 inch
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Retro Ruby 18k Yellow Gold Flexible Coiled Snake Bracelet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Retro Ruby 18k Yellow Gold Flexible Coiled Snake Bracelet.
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamonds, Emeralds, Rubies, Rose Gold and Silver Snake Bracelet.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included). Fashion snake bracelet in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Ruby Tanzanite Snake Gold Silver Chain Bracelet J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ruby Tanzanite Snake Gold Silver Chain Bracelet J Dauphin J DAUPHIN Bracelet "If you knew" Silver Snake Gold Chain bracelet Historically, serpents and snakes represent fertility...
Ruby, Tanzanite, 10k Gold, Sterling Silver
Emerald Ruby Snake Bracelet Bangle Victorian Style
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
J DAUPHIN Victorian Snake Bangle Bracelet in 14k Gold-Plate with Ruby and Emerald Eyes The Victorian Snake Bangle Bracelet by J Dauphin is a handcrafted statement piece symbolizing...
Emerald, Ruby, Brass, 14k Gold, Gold Plate
Snake Bracelet Bangle Emerald Ruby Victorian Style
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Victorian Ruby and Emerald Snake Bangle Bracelet 14k Gold Plated Designer: J Dauphin The Victorian Snake Bangle is a definitive statement piece handcrafted in 14k gold-plated brass.
Ruby, Emerald, Brass, Gold Plate, 14k Gold
Roberto Coin Diamond Ruby Cobra Snake White Gold Bangle Bracelet
By Roberto Coin
Located in Southampton, PA
18k White Gold Diamond Ruby Cobra Snake Bangle Bracelet by Roberto Coin.
Diamond, Ruby, White 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.
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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.