Tiffany Lock Bracelet Silver
Vintage 1970s American Modernist Bangles
Jade, Black Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Victorian Chain Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
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1980s French Structured Shoulder Bags
21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Band Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Hong Kong Fashion Rings
Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s American Modernist Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s American Modern Bangles
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Turquoise, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 1860s British Victorian Dangle Earrings
Coral, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century French Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Bangles
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique 1890s North American Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Sterling Silver, 14k Gold, Silver
2010s American Modern Tennis Bracelets
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, White Gold
Antique 1850s Rococo Bangles
Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Spinel, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gol...
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Bangles
Diamond, Gold, Enamel
Antique 19th Century Victorian More Bracelets
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Silver, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Coral, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Rose Gold, Silver
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2010s Swiss Contemporary Charm Bracelets
Rose Gold, Sterling Silver
20th Century Charm Bracelets
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Charm Bracelets
Sterling Silver, Enamel
2010s American Modern Chain Bracelets
Silver
2010s American Modern Chain Bracelets
Sterling Silver
2010s American Modern Chain Bracelets
Sterling Silver
2010s American Modern Link Bracelets
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1980s American Chain Bracelets
18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Charm Bracelets
Silver
Early 2000s American Charm Bracelets
18k Gold
Vintage 1970s American Modernist Bangles
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s American Tennis Bracelets
Diamond, Gold, Rhodium
2010s Charm Bracelets
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Bracelets
2010s American Link Bracelets
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modernist Link Bracelets
Silver, Sterling Silver
1990s American Contemporary Link Bracelets
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century American Modern Link Bracelets
Silver, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century American Modernist Link Bracelets
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s French Modern Retro Bracelets
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Bangles
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Bracelets
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Top Handle Bags
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières
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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