Bulgari Multi-Color Gemstone Gold Tubogas Bracelet
By Bulgari
Located in Lambertville, NJ
18k yellow gold Tubogas bracelet by Bulgari, decorated with semi precious gemstones. Bracelet is 6 7/8" long and 15mm wide and weighs 52.5 grams. Marked Bvlgari, 750, 2337AL, BA 11667.
Amethyst, Citrine, Iolite, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Gold Multicolor Semi Precious Gemstone Cuff Bracelet
Located in Lambertville, NJ
1980s 18k yellow gold cuff bracelet, set with semi precious gemstone cabochons - including citrine, tourmaline, amethyst . Bracelet will fit up to 6" wrist and is 16mm wide. Weight o...
Amethyst, Citrine, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
David Yurman Multicolor Gemstone Gold Mosaic Bracelet
By David Yurman
Located in Lambertville, NJ
An 18k yellow gold Mosaic bracelet, crafted by David Yurman, set with multi color semi precious gemstones. Bracelet is 7 1/8" long and 11.7mm wide . Marked: D.Y. 750 Weight of the pi...
18k Gold
Paul Morelli Gemstone Diamond Gold Bracelet Set
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Set of three 18k gold bracelet by Paul Morelli, decorated with approximately 0.50ctw diamonds total and multicolor gemstones. Each bracelet is 6 1/2" long and 10mm wide. Marked Morel...
Citrine, Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Dramatic Sixties WideTutti Frutti Gemstone Cuff Bracelet
Located in Southampton, NY
Sixties chic is showcased in this extra-wide, hinged “Tutti-Frutti” cuff bracelet. Free-form multicolor cabochon cut gemstones (emeralds, peridot, sapphires, tourmalines) are inters...
Emerald, Cultured Pearl, Peridot, Sapphire, Tourmaline, 14k Gold
1996 Stephen Dweck Gemstone Bronze Toggle Bracelet
By Stephen Dweck
Located in Lambertville, NJ
One of a kind bronze toggle bracelet, crafted by Stephen Dweck, set with multi color semi precious gemstones. Bracelet is 8 3/7" long end to end, wearable length approx. 8" and is 3...
Bronze
Sold|$2,175
14 Karat Gold and Gemstone Bangle Bracelet
Located in St.amford, CT
Circa mid-20th century 14 Karat Gold bangle bracelet with fine quality gems placed asymmetrically on the top of the bracelet. The center stone features a Sapphire which is approximat...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
1940s Retro Colored Gemstone Rose Gold Bracelet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
18KT rose gold bracelet set with 8 emerald cut color gems – Aquamarine, Citrine, Amethyst, Green Beryl & Tourmaline. All stone weight a total of 24 carats. The bracelet is 6 3/4 i...
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Beryl, Citrine, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Mid Century Multi Gemstone Diamond Buckle Bracelet
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Remarkable 18K gold mid century bracelet featuring emeralds, sapphires, rubies and approximately 0.30ctw of VS/G-H diamonds. Bracelet measures 7" long, 25mm wide. Buckle is 30mm wide...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage Multicolor Faux Gemstone Bracelet 1950's
Located in Austin, TX
Year: 1950 Hallmark: - Dimensions: L 7.87 in Materials: base metal, cabochons
Seaman Schepps Baroque Carved Gemstone Pearl Gold Bracelet Set
By Seaman Schepps
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A pair of 18k yellow gold bracelets set with multi color gemstones and 8.7mm pearls.
Citrine, Pearl, 18k Gold
Debbie Noiseux Multicolor Gemstone and Pearl Gold Bracelet
Located in Lambertville, NJ
14k yellow gold bracelet, decorated with pearls and multicolor gemstones - including opal, amethyst, peridot, tourmaline and iolite. Bracelet is 6 3/4" long and 20mm wide. Weight of ...
Amethyst, Iolite, Opal, Pearl, Peridot, 14k Gold
Seaman Schepps Rio Diamond Multi Gemstone Gold Bracelet
By Seaman Schepps
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Impressive Seaman Schepps Rio bracelet with multi color gemstones and approx. 2.20ctw in G/VS diamonds. Comes in original box. Bracelet is 7.5" long and 26mm wide. Weight is 120.4 gr...
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold
David Yurman Gemstone Gold Renaissance Cable Cuff Bracelet
By David Yurman
Located in Lambertville, NJ
18k gold 10mm cable cuff bracelet, designed by David Yurman for Renaissance collection, featuring peridot, amethyst and tourmaline gemstones. Bracelet will comfortably fit up to 7" w...
Amethyst, Peridot, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Asch Grossbardt Gold Diamond Inlay Gemstone Bangle Bracelet
By Asch Grossbardt
Located in Lambertville, NJ
14k gold bangle bracelet by Asch Grossbardt with diamonds and multi color inlay gemstones,featuring lapis,onyx,mother of pearl,malachite,coral. Bracelet will fit up to 8" wrist and i...
Coral, Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Onyx, 14k Gold
Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso Multicolor Gemstone Gold Bracelet
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Lambertville, NJ
18k yellow gold bracelet, crafted by Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co, featuring multicolor gemstone cabochons :aquamarine, green and pink tourmaline, amethyst, citrine, peridot. Brac...
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Peridot, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Adria De Haume Mammoth Gemstone Gold Cuff Bracelet
By Haume
Located in Lambertville, NJ
An 18k gold and mammoth carved cuff bracelet, crafted by Trianon for Adria De Haume, decorated with multi color gemstones, including topaz, citrine, tourmaline, amethyst. Cuff will f...
Amethyst, Citrine, Topaz, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
1984 Chanel Cuff with Gripoix Glass Cabochon Gemstones
By Chanel
Located in Winnetka, IL
Wide Chanel cuff from the 1980s with an interesting twisted rope design. Poured glass faux emeralds and rubies by Gripoix, a favorite color combination of Chanel. Cuff will fit...
Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Carved Gemstone gold Charm Bracelet
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
18KT yellow gold bracelet of open oval links and featuring 5 gem & gold charms., Lapiz Azul, Rock Crystal, red Jasper, Jade & gold open Hart. The clasp is signed “Elsa Peretti – Spa...
Jade, Lapis Lazuli, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS 18K Gold, Diamond & Gemstone Charm Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18K curb link bracelet with three charms comprised of a Koala bear set with approximately 1 carat of "F-VVS" diamonds, a dog with ruby eyes and a cat with emerald eyes and a black o...
Emerald, Ruby, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold
18 Karat Solid Link Bracelet with Scattered Semi Precious Gemstones
By Guidi
Located in Pikesville, MD
A very well made, high quality solid 18 karat yellow gold heavy link bracelet featuring three chains with scattered bezel set faceted oval semi precious gemstones. Gemstones are as f...
Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Peridot, Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Retro Gold Diamond Gemstone Touraline Tennis Line Bracelet
Located in Shaker Heights, OH
This beautiful gemstone bracelet features 1.45 carats of good quality white round brilliant diamonds, 3.40 carats of oval brilliant amethyst, 1.30 carats of oval brilliant iolite, 2....
Diamond, Amethyst, Garnet, Tourmaline, 14k Gold
Massive 1960s Van Gogh Multi Gemstone Diamond Gold Bangle Bracelet
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Stunning 18K yellow bracelet by Van Gogh featuring rubies, sapphires, emeralds and approx. 0.80ctw of diamonds. Diamond color G/H, Clairty VS1/SI1. Bracelet will fit up to 7" wrist a...
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
Important Verdura A Fulco Gold Pearl Diamond Gemstone Bangle Bracelet
By Verdura
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Impressive and iconic Verdura wide bangle bracelet, crafted by Verdura, set with diamonds, pearls, citrines, pink tourmalines and black enamel . Bracelet will fit up to 6 3/4" wrist ...
Citrine, Diamond, Pearl, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. Angela Cummings Inlay Gemstone Gold Wide Bangle Bracelet
By Angela Cummings for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Torino, IT
A stunning and fashionable 1980s Angela Cummings for Tiffany & Co. bangle This wide 18 karat yellow gold bangle bracelet is set with inlay Lapis Lazuli and black jade geometric patte...
18k Gold
1960s H.Stern Multi-Colored Gemstone Gold Flexible Textured Bracelet
By H. Stern
Located in New York, NY
18kt Yellow Gold Textured Bracelet Consisting of Multi-Colored Gem Stones consisting of :Aquamarines,Garnets,Amethysts,Emeralds,Opals ,Moonstones &Green Tourmalines With Citrine Face...
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Emerald, Garnet, Opal, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Kieselstein Cord Stainless Steel Yellow Gold Intaglio Gemstone Cuff Bracelet
By KIESELSTEIN-CORD
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Stunning Kieselstein Cord 18K gold and steel cuff bracelet featuring Intaglio Carnelian and Bloodstone. Bracelet will fit up to 7" wrist and measures 18mm at widest point. Marke...
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
14 Karat Yellow Gold World Traveler Gemstone and Diamonds Charm Bracelet
Located in Dallas, TX
Capture the excitement and passion of seeing the world one continent at a time with this custom made charm bracelet. The charms are of the following continents; East Asia, Africa, Eu...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold|$4,785
18kt. Lapis Onyx and Diamond Bangle Bracelet
Located in Lambertville, NJ
18kt. yellow gold wide bangle bracelet, bezel set with alternating ovals of black onyx, green onyx and lapis lazuli, with a diamond center that is pave set with 19 round brilliant cu...
Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold
Sold|$33,000
Outstanding Gubelin Multi-Gem Bracelet
By Gubelin
Located in New York, NY
This is a beautifully designed bracelet by Gubelin. Ornate gold work, which combines a twisted rope and zig-zag motif, is adorned with diamonds, sapphires, emeralds, and rubies. The ...
Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold
Retro, Diamond & Multi Gem Stone Gold Cuff
Located in New York, NY
Retro 18kt yellow gold cuff decorated with diamond and multi-stones.
Multi-gemstone, Diamond, 18k Gold
Sold|$7,000
SANZ Multi Colored Gem Gold Bracelet
By Sanz
Located in New York, NY
18 Kt. Yellow Gold, Wide Multi Colored, Gem, Flexible Cuff Bracelet, Designed By SANZ Spain, Circa 1980's.
Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold
Sold|$1,800
Multi Colored Etched Glass and Gold Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
18 Kt. Yellow Gold Etched Intaglio Bracelet, Embellished With 6 Cabochon Rubies and 5 Engraved, Colored Glass Panels With Large Spring Ring Closure.
Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold
1980's, Diamond & Gem Flower Bracelet, 18kt
Located in New York, NY
An 18kt yellow gold ribbon motif bracelet with accents of diamond and gem stone flowers motifs.
Diamond, Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold
Sold|$4,250
Charming Sporting Cuff Bracelet
Located in Lambertville, NJ
14kt. Yellow gold cuff bracelet with flex back opening, featuring 6 multi-natural precious and semi-precious gem stone sporting figures.
Multi-gemstone, 14k Gold
Sold|$3,245
14Kt. Inlay Bangle Bracelet
Located in Lambertville, NJ
14kt. yellow gold multi color inlayed bangle bracelet in a calla flower design meas. 7"
Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold
Wempe Emerald Sapphire Ruby 18 Karat Gold Bracelet
By Wempe
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Substantial 18kt. yellow and white gold ribbed design bracelet made by Wempe. The bracelet is set with a center oval natural emerald cabochon weighing approx. 3.5cts, an oval natural...
Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold
Art Deco Geometric Modernist Ladies Bracelet, circa 1930s
Located in Westward ho, GB
A real classic and very high quality ladies Art Deco Modernist bracelet, totally authentic and to the period, dating to the 1930's. Features an emerald green and black alternate ston...
Multi-gemstone, Other, Silver Plate
Sold|$5,800
Multi-Gem Stone Pearl Diamond Gold Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
14Kt Yellow Gold Multi-Gem Stone Bracelet, Consisting Of Cabochon Emerald, Sapphire, Pink And Green Tourmalines, Citrine, Topaz, Amethyst, Blue Topaz, Aquamarine, Pearl And Diamond, ...
Cultured Pearl, Diamond, Multi-gemstone, 14k Gold
Sold|$2,300
1950s Heavy Gold Unusual Slides Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
14kt heavy yellow gold slides bracelet With different colored stones and micro mosaic slides consisting of 9 slides in total
Carnelian, Lapis Lazuli, Multi-gemstone, 14k Gold
Seaman Schepps Hematite and Silver Pearl Bracelet
By Seaman Schepps
Located in New York, NY
The rough hematite boulder clasp set with large cushion-cut lavender and white sapphires, with diamond accents, wrapped in polished and bark-textured yellow gold and strung with five...
Cultured Pearl, Sapphire, Diamond, Multi-gemstone, 14k Gold
Aquamarine, Tourmaline, Rose Quartz, Amethyst, Citrine Gold Multi-Color Bracelet
Located in Munich, DE
Gorgous multi-color Tutti-Frutti bracelet from the 1960s consisting of eight large semi-precious gemstones in an irregular oval cabochon cut. Two blue aquamarines, one purple amethys...
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Multi-gemstone, Quartz, Tourmaline, 14k G...
1987 Kieselstein Cord Gemstone Gold Cuff Bracelets
By KIESELSTEIN-CORD
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A pair of 18k gold cuff bracelets set with tourmaline, lapis and amethyst. The bracelets fit a 6.5" wrist and each measure 17mm wide. The total weight of both bracelets is 122,8 gr...
Amethyst, Lapis Lazuli, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Sold|$2,595
Classic Multi Gemstone Gold Link Bracelet
Located in Lambertville, NJ
18kt. yellow gold link bracelet is prong set with nine faceted multi-gemstone : two pink tourmalines, two aquamarine, two green tourmalines, citrine, amethyst, and peridot. Each face...
Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold
Sold|$4,500
Multicolor Gemstone Gold Link Bracelet
Located in San Francisco, CA
A 24k gold bezel set bracelet with opal, peridot, aquamarine, garnet, and amethyst cabochons.
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Garnet, Opal, Peridot, 24k Gold
Sold|$7,500
Bulgari Pearl Multi Gemstone Gold Bracelet
By Bulgari
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Bulgari 18k gold bracelet with pearls and multi color gemstones. Bracelet is 7" long and 11mm wide. Pearls - 9.2mm in diameter. Gemstones - amethyst,pink tourmaline,peridot,aquamarin...
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Cultured Pearl, Peridot, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
1980s Italian Multi Gemstone Cabochon Gold Bracelet
Located in Lambertville, NJ
An 18k yellow gold bracelet, crafted by Italy, featuring four gemstone cabochons - pink and green tourmalines, citrine and blue topaz. Bracelet is 7 3/4" long and 10.5mm wide . Marke...
Citrine, Topaz, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Whimsical Movable Gemstone Gold Heavy Charm/Pendant
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This 14k gemstone studded very rare whimsical charm is perfect as a reminder of over indulgence in London? The Sticks USA? or use your own imagination. This man seems to be inside a...
Amethyst, Pearl, Ruby, Spinel, 14k Gold
Multicolor Gemstone Double Row Pearl Lucky Bracelet
Located in Agoura Hills, CA
This unique vintage bracelet features two rows of cultured saltwater pearls and 14K yellow gold large clasp set with various colored stones, including emerald, ruby, aquamarine, sapp...
Beryl, Emerald, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Tourmaline, 14k Gold
Multicolored Gemstone Bracelet Tourmaline, Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Aquamarine
Located in St. Louis Park, MN
This fabulous, modern 18k yellow gold, multi-colored stone bracelet can be worn with any outfit and for any occasion. Nearly every color of the rainbow makes an appearance in this br...
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Garnet, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Multi Gemstone Gold Panther Four Strand Pearl Bracelet
Located in Agoura Hills, CA
14K yellow gold panter clasp set with rubies, emeralds, sapphires and diamonds supported by four strands of 6.5mm to 7mm cultured Akoya pearls. The pearls have a high luster with ros...
Diamond, Emerald, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold
18 Karat Pearl, Diamond and Gemstone Wide Cuff Bracelet
Located in Pikesville, MD
This very well made and substantial 33mm (1.25") 18 karat yellow gold cuff bracelet is adorned with four rows of white cultured pearls, round brilliant white diamonds and five differ...
Amethyst, Citrine, White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Peridot, Rubelite, Top...
Asch Grossbardt Inlay Multi Gemstone Gold Hinged Bangle Bracelet
By Asch Grossbardt
Located in Agoura Hills, CA
Asch Grossbardt 18K yellow gold inlay multi gemstone hinged bangle bracelet. The stones include: black onyx; lapis lazuli; mother of pearl; malachite and coral. Measurements: Width:...
Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. Angela Cummings Gold Gemstone Bangle, Vintage, circa 1980s
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
A glorious 18ct gold bangle by the celebrated Tiffany designer, Angela Cummings, inlaid with spots and dots of mother of pearl, lapis lazuli, onyx, and jasper. The semi-precious gem...
Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, 18k Gold
Vintage 18 Karat Diamond and Precious Gemstone Grape Charm Bracelet
Located in Pikesville, MD
18 Karat solid gold linked charm bracelet featuring five diamond and precious gemstone dangling grape charms. Charms have a total weight of .21 carats of diamonds at approximately F ...
White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold
14 Karat Gold Diamond Gemstones Heavy Bracelet, circa 1970-1980
Located in Miami, FL
The 1980 are calling, offered here is a bold chic and yet so elegant wide bracelet made in 14kt gold weighing a solid 71.70 grams, 7 inches in length and 13/16 inches wide. Featuring...
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Morita Gil Chile Dramatic 1980s Gemstone Cabochon Cuff Bracelet
Located in Portland, OR
This is a dramatic vintage 1980's bracelet cuff made by Chilean Artisan Jewelry designer Morita Gil. We love the gorgeous cabochon stones that cover this piece! This bracelet cuff ha...
Hematite, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Onyx, Rhodolite, Silver, Brass
Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
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.
This iconic jewel has captured countless hearts with its elegant design and its amatory symbolism. Counterfeiters have taken note of the demand and created fake versions. If you’re looking for a genuine Cartier Love bracelet, it’s crucial to check all the elements for authenticity. Our guide will teach you the telltale traits of a knockoff.
Mid-20th-century designer Andrew Grima upended tradition with his avant-garde aesthetic.
As elegant as they are versatile, these jewels have become chic staples.
From cameos to cigar bands, here are the looks on our radar this season.
The decades-old design is one of the most sought-after pieces of jewelry in the world.
Organic shapes, surprising textures, shimmering colors and inventive embellishments take the new generation of pearl jewelry from classic to cutting-edge.
Soak up the pleasures of the season with a these bold gems.
The philanthropist and heiress was an avid jewelry collector, and her trove of Jean Schlumberger creations embodies the love of nature she shared with the famed designer.