Vintage Expansion Bracelet
Mid-20th Century Vintage Expansion Bracelet
1950s American Vintage Expansion Bracelet
Crystal, Base Metal
1960s Finnish Modernist Vintage Expansion Bracelet
Onyx, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
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Gold-filled
1950s Swiss Vintage Expansion Bracelet
18k Gold
1960s Norwegian Modern Vintage Expansion Bracelet
Silver, Sterling Silver
1990s Italian Vintage Expansion Bracelet
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Expansion Bracelet
Gold-filled, Rose Gold
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Citrine, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Expansion Bracelet
Sterling Silver
1980s Vintage Expansion Bracelet
Sterling Silver
1960s French Vintage Expansion Bracelet
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Swiss Vintage Expansion Bracelet
20th Century Vintage Expansion Bracelet
1970s Finnish Modernist Vintage Expansion Bracelet
Sterling Silver
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Expansion Bracelet
Gold-filled
1960s Vintage Expansion Bracelet
14k Gold
20th Century Vintage Expansion Bracelet
Sterling Silver
1960s French Baroque Revival Vintage Expansion Bracelet
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1980s American Vintage Expansion Bracelet
1930s American Vintage Expansion Bracelet
Gold Plate
1930s American Vintage Expansion Bracelet
Gold Plate
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Expansion Bracelet
Gold Plate
1930s American Vintage Expansion Bracelet
Gold Plate
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Expansion Bracelet
10k Gold
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Expansion Bracelet
10k Gold
1930s American Vintage Expansion Bracelet
10k Gold
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Expansion Bracelet
10k Gold
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Expansion Bracelet
Gold Plate
1980s French Vintage Expansion Bracelet
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
1950s French Vintage Expansion Bracelet
18k Gold, Gold
1950s French Vintage Expansion Bracelet
18k Gold
20th Century Vintage Expansion Bracelet
Gold
20th Century Vintage Expansion Bracelet
Gold
1970s Unknown Vintage Expansion Bracelet
Diamond, Onyx, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Italian Modernist Vintage Expansion Bracelet
Steel, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Classical Roman Vintage Expansion Bracelet
Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s Swiss Vintage Expansion Bracelet
Diamond, Platinum
1940s American Vintage Expansion Bracelet
Stainless Steel
1960s American Vintage Expansion Bracelet
Gold-filled
1970s North American Native American Vintage Expansion Bracelet
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
1980s American Modern Vintage Expansion Bracelet
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Expansion Bracelet
14k Gold, White Gold
1990s Italian Modernist Vintage Expansion Bracelet
Yellow Gold, Steel, 18k Gold
1990s Contemporary Vintage Expansion Bracelet
Silver Plate
20th Century American Vintage Expansion Bracelet
Mid-20th Century American Vintage Expansion Bracelet
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Expansion Bracelet
10k Gold
1960s Argentine Vintage Expansion Bracelet
Sterling Silver
20th Century American Vintage Expansion Bracelet
Mid-20th Century American Vintage Expansion Bracelet
Mid-20th Century Unknown Organic Modern Vintage Expansion Bracelet
Gold
1960s Argentine Vintage Expansion Bracelet
Sterling Silver
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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.
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