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Vintage 1960s American Retro Beaded Bracelets
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century American Artist Tennis Bracelets
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Vintage 1960s American Link Bracelets
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Mid-20th Century American More Bracelets
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2010s American Contemporary Beaded Bracelets
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2010s American Modern Engagement Rings
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Bracelets
Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold, Vermeil
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Vintage 1950s Choker Necklaces
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Vintage 1950s American Beaded Bracelets
Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
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Vintage 1980s French Beaded Bracelets
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Vintage 1950s American Artist Retro Bracelets
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
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20th Century American Bangles
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Vintage 1960s American Beaded Bracelets
Cultured Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1950s American Beaded Bracelets
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Finding the Right Bracelets for You
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.
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