Snake Bracelet 18k Turquoise Gold
21st Century and Contemporary European Anglo-Indian Bangles
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum, Steel
Vintage 1950s Spanish Retro Bangles
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Bangles
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Antique 1870s French Victorian Bangles
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Band Rings
18k Gold
Vintage 1910s European Art Nouveau Cluster Rings
Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique 1860s British Early Victorian Drop Earrings
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Aesthetic Movement Cuff Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, Tsavorite, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
Vintage 1930s French Greek Revival Pendant Necklaces
Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
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Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique 1890s British Late Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque More Jewelry
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 1880s Victorian Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Art Deco More Jewelry
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Italian More Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s Unknown High Victorian Bangles
White Diamond, 18k Gold
20th Century French Modern Link Bracelets
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Unknown Belle Époque More Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 1890s English Victorian More Necklaces
Aquamarine, Gold, 15k Gold
Early 2000s Link Bracelets
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Brooches
Pearl, Enamel, 18k Gold
Antique Early 19th Century Russian Victorian Cuff Bracelets
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Drop Earrings
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum, 18k Gold
2010s American Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian More Bracelets
Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Retro Bracelets
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Victorian Cuff Bracelets
14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
French Bangles
Turquoise, 18k Gold
Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Georgian Bangles
Turquoise, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s Bangles
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Antique 1870s Victorian Link Bracelets
Ruby, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s French Late Victorian Cuff Bracelets
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Bangles
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Bangles
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Bangles
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Silver, Enamel
Antique 1890s Victorian Bangles
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Aesthetic Movement Bangles
Tsavorite, Turquoise, Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
Vintage 1940s Retro Chain Bracelets
Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s Victorian Link Bracelets
Garnet, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Antique 19th Century British Aesthetic Movement Cuff Bracelets
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1950s Italian Egyptian Revival Link Bracelets
Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Bangles
Turquoise, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Bangles
Turquoise, Garnet, Gold
French Bangles
Turquoise, Ruby, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique 1840s British Early Victorian Bangles
Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Antique Early 19th Century Georgian More Bracelets
14k Gold, 18k Gold
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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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