Tiffany Hook Bracelet
1990s American Contemporary Bangles
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
20th Century Modern Bangles
14k Gold, Sterling Silver
1990s Unknown Modern Chain Bracelets
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Bracelets
Aquamarine, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Egyptian Revival Bangles
Sterling Silver
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Cuff Bracelets
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18th Century Italian Victorian More Jewelry
18k Gold, Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Stud Earrings
Gold, 14k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Bangles
Garnet, Mandarin Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Retro Brooches
Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century French Modern Engagement Rings
Ruby, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Italian Cuff Bracelets
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklace Enhancers
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1990s Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Aquamarine, 22k Gold
20th Century French Modern Chain Necklaces
Coral, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s European Retro Bangles
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Kunzite, Platinum
Late 20th Century Italian Bangles
1990s American Charm Bracelets
Sterling Silver
Recent Sales
21st Century and Contemporary American Link Bracelets
2010s Bangles
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Unknown Bangles
Gold, 18k Gold
1990s Modern Bangles
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Link Bracelets
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Early 2000s American Bangles
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Late 20th Century Bangles
Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver, Gold, 18k Gold
American Bangles
18k Gold
Vintage 1940s Retro Retro Bracelets
14k Gold
2010s American Modern Bangles
Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Bracelets
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
1990s American Retro Retro Bracelets
Yellow Gold, Gold
20th Century More Bracelets
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Amazonite, Chalcedony, Silver
Vintage 1980s American Contemporary Link Bracelets
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Bangles
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
1990s Spanish Contemporary Charm Bracelets
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Aesthetic Movement Bangles
18k Gold
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Bangles
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Late 19th Century Contemporary Bangles
Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 2000s Modern Bangles
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Bangles
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Modern Bangles
18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century English Contemporary Bangles
Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century English Contemporary Bangles
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Bangles
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Early 2000s Bangles
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
20th Century Bangles
Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Bangles
Late 20th Century Unknown Bangles
Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Cuff Bracelets
Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Modern Dangle Earrings
Silver, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Contemporary Chain Bracelets
18k Gold
Vintage 1970s Choker Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Bangles
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Bangles
18k 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.