Seidengang Diamond Bracelet
20th Century American Greek Revival Retro Bracelets
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Link Bracelets
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Cuff Bracelets
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
2010s Contemporary Charm Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Link Bracelets
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Contemporary Beaded Bracelets
Emerald, Garnet, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Cuff Bracelets
Diamond, 18k Gold
1990s American Modern Bracelets
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century American More Bracelets
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Link Bracelets
White Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Unknown Greek Revival Cuff Bracelets
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Link Bracelets
18k Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown More Bracelets
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
1990s American More Bracelets
White Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary More Bracelets
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s American Contemporary Modern Bracelets
Citrine, Diamond, Iolite, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Bangles
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Bangles
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Link Bracelets
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Link Bracelets
Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Late 20th Century American Etruscan Revival Link Bracelets
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Contemporary Link Bracelets
Diamond, White Diamond, Peridot, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1980s Link Bracelets
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary More Bracelets
Vintage 1980s American Modern Cuff Bracelets
18k Gold
Vintage 1980s American Classical Roman Bangles
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s American Link Bracelets
Citrine, White Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s American Neoclassical Bangles
Diamond, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century American Modern Link Bracelets
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Contemporary Link Bracelets
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Chain Bracelets
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century American Link Bracelets
Diamond, 18k Gold
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Modern Bracelets
White Diamond, 18k Gold
1990s American Victorian Charm Bracelets
Diamond, Emerald, Rubelite, 18k Gold
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1990s Cocktail Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Garnet, Iolite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Dome Rings
Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Link Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century French Artist Link Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque More Jewelry
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1970s Contemporary Cuff Bracelets
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s Greek Revival Cocktail Rings
Ruby, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Vintage 1970s French Modernist Link Necklaces
Diamond, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Modern Modern Bracelets
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Bangles
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Classical Greek Multi-Strand Neck...
Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Etruscan Revival Charm Bracelets
Amethyst, Carnelian, Chalcedony, Chrysophrase, Citrine, Coral, Garnet, T...
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Modern Bracelets
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s French Retro Retro Bracelets
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Band Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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.
Find a diverse collection of bracelets that you can sort by style, stone cut and more on 1stDibs.