Vintage Glass Bead Bracelet
1950s American Egyptian Revival Vintage Glass Bead Bracelet
Gold Plate
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Glass Bead Bracelet
Crystal, Silver Plate, Base Metal
1950s American Artisan Vintage Glass Bead Bracelet
Gilt Metal
1950s French Vintage Glass Bead Bracelet
Mixed Metal
20th Century French Vintage Glass Bead Bracelet
1950s American Art Deco Vintage Glass Bead Bracelet
Crystal, Silver Plate, Base Metal
1980s American Victorian Vintage Glass Bead Bracelet
Brass
1950s American Modernist Vintage Glass Bead Bracelet
1950s American Modern Vintage Glass Bead Bracelet
1990s French Vintage Glass Bead Bracelet
1950s American Vintage Glass Bead Bracelet
Gilt Metal
1950s American Modern Vintage Glass Bead Bracelet
20th Century French Vintage Glass Bead Bracelet
Yellow Gold
1990s Vintage Glass Bead Bracelet
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Glass Bead Bracelet
Gold-filled, Yellow Gold, Silver, Brass, Copper
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Glass Bead Bracelet
Gold Plate, Brass, Gilt Metal
Mid-20th Century American Gilded Age Vintage Glass Bead Bracelet
Brass, Enamel
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Glass Bead Bracelet
Gold Plate, Brass, Gilt Metal
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Glass Bead Bracelet
Gold Plate, Brass, Gilt Metal
Late 20th Century French Modernist Vintage Glass Bead Bracelet
1950s American Vintage Glass Bead Bracelet
Gilt Metal
1960s American Vintage Glass Bead Bracelet
Gilt Metal
1950s French Vintage Glass Bead Bracelet
1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Glass Bead Bracelet
Crystal, Brass
1950s American Vintage Glass Bead Bracelet
Gold Plate, Brass, Gilt Metal
1950s French Victorian Vintage Glass Bead Bracelet
Gold Plate, Brass, Gilt Metal, Steel, Stainless Steel
1950s American Vintage Glass Bead Bracelet
Gilt Metal, Other
1950s American Vintage Glass Bead Bracelet
1930s French Vintage Glass Bead Bracelet
1950s French Artist Vintage Glass Bead Bracelet
Mixed Metal
20th Century Vintage Glass Bead Bracelet
20th Century American Art Deco Vintage Glass Bead Bracelet
1990s Vintage Glass Bead Bracelet
1990s Vintage Glass Bead Bracelet
1930s American Vintage Glass Bead Bracelet
Base Metal, Brass
1940s Vintage Glass Bead Bracelet
1950s Italian Vintage Glass Bead Bracelet
Gilt Metal
Mid-20th Century English Early Victorian Vintage Glass Bead Bracelet
Metal, Sterling Silver, Silver
1950s French Vintage Glass Bead Bracelet
1960s French Modernist Vintage Glass Bead Bracelet
1960s American Vintage Glass Bead Bracelet
Silver Plate, Stainless Steel
20th Century American Art Deco Vintage Glass Bead Bracelet
1980s American Modern Vintage Glass Bead Bracelet
Other, Gold Plate, Brass
1980s Italian Vintage Glass Bead Bracelet
Glass
1980s French Vintage Glass Bead Bracelet
Bronze, Gilt Metal
1980s American Modern Vintage Glass Bead Bracelet
Agate, Multi-gemstone, Quartz, Turquoise, Brass, Gold Plate
20th Century French Vintage Glass Bead Bracelet
Gilt Metal
20th Century French Vintage Glass Bead Bracelet
Gilt Metal
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Vintage Glass Bead Bracelet
Carnelian, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Silver, Sterling Silver
1950s Italian Retro Vintage Glass Bead Bracelet
Brass
20th Century Italian Modern Vintage Glass Bead Bracelet
Amber, Chalcedony, Coral, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Vintage Glass Bead Bracelet
Base Metal
Late 20th Century Unknown Artisan Vintage Glass Bead Bracelet
Amethyst, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
1950s Italian Artist Vintage Glass Bead Bracelet
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Glass Bead Bracelet
Sterling Silver
1940s Unknown Vintage Glass Bead Bracelet
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Vintage Glass Bead Bracelet
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s American Classical Roman Vintage Glass Bead Bracelet
Agate, Gold Plate
1940s American Baroque Revival Vintage Glass Bead Bracelet
Crystal, Pearl, Gold, Gilt Metal, Yellow Gold
1930s American Baroque Revival Vintage Glass Bead Bracelet
Turquoise, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Brass, Gilt Metal
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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 ExpertApril 5, 2022The easiest way to tell if a bead is glass or plastic is to feel it. Glass beads will be cooler to the touch, whereas plastic beads will be closer to room temperature and warm up quickly in your hands. Another test you can perform is to listen to the sound. Glass has a distinctive ring since it’s harder whereas plastic is softer and has a duller sound. Shop a range of vintage glass bead pieces on 1stDibs.
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How to Spot a Fake Cartier Love Bracelet
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.
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