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1990s Bulgari Inspired Neo Classical Brass Italian Coin Bracelet
1990s Bulgari Inspired Neo Classical Brass Italian Coin Bracelet

1990s Bulgari Inspired Neo Classical Brass Italian Coin Bracelet

Located in Aci Castello, IT

This striking Neo-Classical style bracelet, inspired by the iconic Bulgari Monete collection, is a perfect statement piece from the 1990s. The design is a bold tribute to ancient his...

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Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Vintage Brass Chain Bracelet

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1940s Egyptian Clay & Brass Filigree Bib Necklace And Cuff Bracelet W/ Hinge
1940s Egyptian Clay & Brass Filigree Bib Necklace And Cuff Bracelet W/ Hinge

1940s Egyptian Clay & Brass Filigree Bib Necklace And Cuff Bracelet W/ Hinge

Located in Gresham, OR

1940s Egyptian clay and brass filigree bib necklace and cuff pairing: Cuff is wide with a filigree hinge & pin closure. Bib necklace is graduated with coral and turquoise hues in cl...

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1940s Egyptian Egyptian Revival Vintage Brass Chain Bracelet

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Mid-Century Hammered Silver Link Brass Bracelet Green Hardstones Maltese Cross
Mid-Century Hammered Silver Link Brass Bracelet Green Hardstones Maltese Cross

Mid-Century Hammered Silver Link Brass Bracelet Green Hardstones Maltese Cross

Located in Munich, Bavaria

This wonderful chunky silverlink bracelet is set with three unidentified green hardstones. The center stone is the shape of an eye, to either side are two oval stones, all of them in...

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1950s French Modernist Vintage Brass Chain Bracelet

Givenchy Paris High-Gloss Gunmetal Chains and Studs Cuff Bracelet
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Givenchy Paris High-Gloss Gunmetal Chains and Studs Cuff Bracelet

By Givenchy

Located in Atlanta, GA

Make a bold statement with this exceptional Givenchy Paris bangle bracelet, a rare and striking example of brutalist design. Crafted in high-gloss gunmetal, the important cuff showca...

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1990s French Modern Vintage Brass Chain Bracelet

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Vintage Bracelet Chanel Gold Chain

Vintage Bracelet Chanel Gold Chain

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Vintage Bracelet Chanel Gold Chain

By Chanel

Located in Paris, FR

Vintage Iconic CHANEL CC Bracelet Measurements: Height: 2cm Diameter 7 cm Features: - 100% Authentic CHANEL. - Chain bracelet with CC - Signed CHANEL CC Made in France. - Gold to...

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Late 20th Century Vintage Brass Chain Bracelet

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Brass

CHANEL Brass Tone 9 Strand Chainlink Bracelet
CHANEL Brass Tone 9 Strand Chainlink Bracelet

CHANEL Brass Tone 9 Strand Chainlink Bracelet

By Chanel

Located in New York, NY

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20th Century Unknown Vintage Brass Chain Bracelet

Chanel Vintage Gold Brass Chain Link Leather Cuff Bangle Bracelet
Chanel Vintage Gold Brass Chain Link Leather Cuff Bangle Bracelet

Chanel Vintage Gold Brass Chain Link Leather Cuff Bangle Bracelet

By Chanel

Located in Charlotte, NC

CURATOR'S NOTES INCREDIBLE price reduction for a limited time only! Brass Gold tone Leather Made in France

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Late 20th Century French Vintage Brass Chain Bracelet

Givenchy Paris Gilded Chains and Studs Cuff Bracelet
Givenchy Paris Gilded Chains and Studs Cuff Bracelet

Givenchy Paris Gilded Chains and Studs Cuff Bracelet

By Givenchy

Located in Atlanta, GA

This stunning Givenchy Paris bangle bracelet boasts a massive brutalist cuff shape. The rare piece is made of gilded brass and embellished with chains and studs.

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1990s French Modern Vintage Brass Chain Bracelet

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Stephen Dweck Sinuous Gilt Matte Metal Chain Bracelet c 1990s
Stephen Dweck Sinuous Gilt Matte Metal Chain Bracelet c 1990s

Stephen Dweck Sinuous Gilt Matte Metal Chain Bracelet c 1990s

By Stephen Dweck

Located in University City, MO

Stephen Dweck Sinuous gilt matte metal chain bracelet c 1990s The elegant bracelet is designed with nine rows of brass tone matte metal chains The series of chains are soldered onto ...

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Late 20th Century Unknown Artisan Vintage Brass Chain Bracelet

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CHANEL Vintage Antique Gold Brass Rhinestone Chain Cuff Bracelet, 1950s
CHANEL Vintage Antique Gold Brass Rhinestone Chain Cuff Bracelet, 1950s

CHANEL Vintage Antique Gold Brass Rhinestone Chain Cuff Bracelet, 1950s

By Chanel

Located in San Francisco, CA

Vintage Mid-century CHANEL cuff bracelet comes in antique gold tone bras and features nine rows of white rhinestone chain strands with rod clasp closure. Minor wear on closure and mi...

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1950s Vintage Brass Chain Bracelet

1990 Vintage Chanel CC Turnlock Chain Bracelet
1990 Vintage Chanel CC Turnlock Chain Bracelet

1990 Vintage Chanel CC Turnlock Chain Bracelet

By Chanel

Located in Paris, FR

Vintage Iconic CHANEL CC Turnlock Chain Bracelet Measurements: Height: 0.98 inch (2.5 cm) Wearable Length: 7.28 inches (18.5 cm) Features: - 100% Authentic CHANEL. - Chain bracelet...

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20th Century French Contemporary Vintage Brass Chain Bracelet

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Brass

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Vintage Brass Chain Bracelet For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact vintage brass chain bracelet you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using brass, gold and gold plate. You’re likely to find the perfect vintage brass chain bracelet among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Finding an appealing vintage brass chain bracelet — no matter the origin — is easy, but Robert Lee Morris, Coppola e Toppo and Elsa Schiaparelli each produced a popular version that is worth a look. A vintage brass chain bracelet can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but turquoise rings, from our inventory of 2, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. A ball cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also bead and round cut versions for sale. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a vintage brass chain bracelet, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Vintage Brass Chain Bracelet?

Prices for a vintage brass chain bracelet can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $350 and can go as high as $4,850, while this accessory, on average, fetches $650.

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.