Saltwater Pearl And Diamond Bracelet
Late 20th Century Link Bracelets
Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, 18k Gold
Vintage 1920s Unknown Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Link Bracelets
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Link Bracelets
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Link Bracelets
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
1990s Dutch Modern Beaded Bracelets
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Link Bracelets
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum
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Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Brooches
Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Pearl, Rhodium, Silver
2010s Italian Renaissance Revival Chandelier Earrings
Vermeil, 18k Gold
1990s European Day Dresses
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Cuff Bracelets
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Dangle Earrings
White Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold, Silver, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Art Deco Tennis Bracelets
Diamond, Platinum
Mid-20th Century French Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Ruby, Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
20th Century French Brooches
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1980s Unknown Retro Brooches
Sapphire, Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags
Antique 19th Century Victorian Bangles
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 10k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Link Bracelets
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s French Contemporary Bangles
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
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Mid-20th Century Link Bracelets
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Beaded Bracelets
White Diamond, Diamond, Natural Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold,...
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Bracelets
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Cultured Pearl
Late 20th Century Italian Classical Roman Beaded Bracelets
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Bangles
Diamond, Pearl, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cuff Bracelets
Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 1880s Belle Époque Bangles
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1980s Modern Bangles
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Vintage 1910s Belle Époque Link Bracelets
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Art Deco Cuff Bracelets
2010s Italian Modern Modern Bracelets
South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold
Antique 19th Century Unknown Chain Bracelets
Pearl, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Art Deco Tennis Bracelets
Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Swiss Modern Beaded Bracelets
Pearl, Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Clamper Bracelets
Pearl, Tourmaline, 15k Gold
2010s Modern Wrist Watches
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Antique 19th Century British Early Victorian Beaded Bracelets
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Rose Gold, Silver
Vintage 1950s European Retro Bracelets
Cultured Pearl, Platinum
20th Century More Bracelets
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque More Bracelets
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Pearl, White Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century European Edwardian Link Bracelets
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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