Victorian Engagement Bracelet
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Bangles
14k Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century Victorian Chain Bracelets
Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Chain Bracelets
Garnet, Silver
Antique 1870s American Victorian Bangles
Garnet, Gold-filled
Late 20th Century French Victorian Chain Bracelets
Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Bangles
Diamond, Peridot, Gold, Enamel
Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Chain Bracelets
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Victorian Link Bracelets
Pearl, Ruby, Spinel, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century English Early Victorian Sterling Silver
Metal, Sterling Silver, Silver
2010s European Victorian Retro Bracelets
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1920s English Art Nouveau Signet Rings
14k Gold
Late 20th Century Modern Chain Bracelets
Gold, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Danish Modern Bangles
Silver
Late 20th Century Modern Bangles
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Bangles
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Modern Tennis Bracelets
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Modern Tennis Bracelets
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Bangles
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Bangles
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Napoleon III Chain Bracelets
Pearl, Ruby, Gold, Enamel
Antique 1890s English Victorian Vanity Items
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Citrine, Garnet, Sapphire, Spinel, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, 14k Gold, Silver
Antique 1880s Swedish Egyptian Revival Pendant Necklaces
Silver, Gold-filled
Antique 1850s Bangles
Diamond, Ruby, Enamel
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Bangles
Garnet, Mandarin Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Chalcedony, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Choker Necklaces
Emerald, Garnet, Turquoise, Gold, 10k Gold
20th Century Cocktail Rings
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century French Modern Brooches
Zircon, 18k Gold
1980s Italian Fashion
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Dangle Earrings
Garnet, Pearl, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Egyptian Egyptian Revival Link Necklaces
Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Yellow Gold, Enamel, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings
Turquoise, Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Antique 1880s English Etruscan Revival Cuff Bracelets
15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Bangles
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s Victorian Bangles
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique 1880s French Egyptian Revival Choker Necklaces
Garnet, Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s French Cocktail Rings
20th Century Cocktail Rings
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Antique 1880s Belgian Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique 1880s Victorian Cuff Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Enamel
Antique 1880s English Victorian Bangles
15k Gold
Antique 1880s Victorian Bangles
18k Gold
Antique 1890s Late Victorian Bangles
14k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Bangles
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century British Bangles
Emerald, 18k Gold
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Bangles
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Bangles
Diamond, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Victorian Bangles
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Chain Necklaces
9k Gold
Early 20th Century French Victorian Link Bracelets
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Retro Bracelets
Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Modern Chain Bracelets
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century German Modern Chain Bracelets
Antique Late 19th Century Chain Bracelets
Gold
Early 20th Century Chain Bracelets
Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century French Modern Bangles
Late 20th Century Belgian Modern Bangles
Diamond, Platinum
Late 20th Century Modern Chain Bracelets
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Bangles
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century French Modern Link Bracelets
Gold Plate, Enamel
Mid-20th Century Bangles
Jade, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Chain Bracelets
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cuff Bracelets
Diamond, Gold
Late 20th Century Modern Bangles
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Modern Tennis Bracelets
Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Tennis Bracelets
Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Edwardian Tennis Bracelets
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Platinum, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century Modern Tennis Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Belgian Modern Tennis Bracelets
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Chain Bracelets
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Modern Chain Bracelets
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Modern Tennis Bracelets
Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
Late 20th Century Belgian Modern Tennis Bracelets
Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Belgian Modern Tennis Bracelets
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century French Modern Bangles
18k Gold
Late 20th Century French Art Deco Tennis Bracelets
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Cuff Bracelets
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century French Modern Wrist Watches
Gold Plate, Stainless Steel
Late 20th Century French Modern Wrist Watches
Gold Plate
Late 20th Century French Modern Wrist Watches
Gold Plate, Enamel
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Animal Sculptures
Silver
Mid-20th Century Italian Retro Retro Bracelets
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Belgian Modern Chain Bracelets
Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Artisan Cuff Bracelets
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Late 20th Century French Modern Chain Bracelets
Silver
Late 20th Century English Modern Bangles
Enamel
Mid-20th Century Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century French Modern Wrist Watches
Pearl, 18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Victorian Chain Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 1870s Victorian Link Bracelets
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Bangles
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Bangles
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Bangles
Natural Pearl, 14k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Bangles
14k Gold
American Bangles
Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Tennis Bracelets
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Victorian Engagement Bracelet For Sale on 1stDibs
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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.
Find a diverse collection of bracelets that you can sort by style, stone cut and more on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023Yes, many Victorians gave engagement rings to their fiancées. In fact, the tradition of giving engagement rings became more popular during the Victorian era due to the effects of the Industrial Revolution. The economic growth of the time led to the creation of a middle class that had the ability to save up for special purchases. At the same time, gemstones mined in South Africa began arriving in England, increasing the supply of precious stones and making prices more affordable. Explore an assortment of antique Victorian engagement rings on 1stDibs.
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