$10,120Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. Angela Cummings Black Lacquer Iron and Yellow Gold Cuff Bracelet
By Angela Cummings for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
The inside the cuff is adorned with 24k yellow gold and an additional few dark chocolate bubbles.
24k Gold, Base Metal, Yellow Gold
David Webb Red Enamel Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Cuff Bracelet, 1980s–1990s
By David Webb
Located in Roma, RM
A bold and highly recognizable David Webb cuff bracelet, crafted in 18 karat yellow gold and decorated with deep burgundy red enamel panels, dating to the 1980s–1990s.
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Karl Stittgen Organic Pearl and Multi Stone Gold Cuff Bracelet, circa 1970
Located in New York, NY
A sculptural, organic design cuff bracelet by Karl Stittgen circa 1970 featuring diamonds, druzy agate, cabochon rubies, emeralds and sapphires, baroque, and round white pearls, set ...
Agate, Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold, Yel...
Vintage Mario Buccellati Diamond Rigato Finish 18 Karat White Gold Cuff Bracelet
By Mario Buccellati
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This exquisite, handcrafted bracelet by famed Italian jewelry designer, Mario Buccellati is absolutely stunning. It features seven sparkling natural round diamonds bezel set in 18 ka...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$4,248Sale Price|20% Off
14K Yellow Gold Cuff Bracelet with Sardinian Red Coral and Natural Diamond
Located in Marcianise, IT
This extraordinary bracelet is a unique piece of high-quality craftsmanship, made from 14-karat yellow gold and 800-millesimal silver. The classic and timeless design of this bracele...
Coral, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Marina B Circa 1980 Mother of Pearl 18K Gold Cuff Bracelet Dover
By Marina B
Located in Miami, FL
Iconic jewelry from Maria Bvlgari AKA Marina B. It is crafted in 18K Yellow Gold and Mother of Pearl Abalone Bangle Bracelet, Circa 1980s Blending luxurious 18K yellow gold with ir...
Pearl, 18k Gold
c1980s Cartier Double C Diamond Bracelet 18k Tri Gold Cuff Vintage Fine Jewelry
By Cartier
Located in Torrance, CA
Vintage Cartier 'Double C' cuff bracelet crafted in 18 karat yellow, white & rose gold (circa 1980s).
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT 70's Haute Couture Pair of Gold Cuff
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in PARIS, FR
Those extraordinary and rare pieces are a set of two cuffs from the House of Saint Laurent. The two bracelets, sold as a pair, are made of gold plate. These Haute Couture products, b...
Vintage Silver, Amethyst and 18K Gold Cuff Bracelet by Olle Torrestad Made 1958
Located in Stockholm, SE
The stone is framed in an 18 karat yellow gold bezel, adding warmth and contrast against the cool silver.
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Silver
Fine Chinese 14 Karat Two-Tone Gold Cuff Bracelet with Dragon and Phoenix
Located in valatie, NY
A Chinese 14K Two-Tone Gold Bangle Bracelet with Dragon and Phoenix Carved in high relief. Finely pierced and repoussé detailed with a Dragon and Phoenix within a reticulated foliate...
14k Gold
$2,918Sale Price|20% Off
Mid Century 14K Yellow Gold Cuff Bracelet with Rose-Cut Diamond, Circa 1950s
Located in Marcianise, IT
This 14-karat yellow gold bracelet is a true work of art with an antique flair, perfect for those who appreciate vintage and classy jewelry. Each detail of the bracelet is meticulous...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18K Two Tone Gold Cuff Bracelet with 0.85 Carat Round G-VS Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Detailed Description: Vintage Estate Style: Cuff Metal: 18 Karat Two Tone Gold Gemstone 1: 0.85 Carat Diamond Number of Stones: 35 Shape: Round Brilliant Dimension: 6*0.46*0.39IN Wei...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Cartier 18K White Gold Cuff Bracelet with 0.1 Carat Round F VVS Diamonds Size 17
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Designer: CARTIER Video: Video Link Detailed Description: 18K White Gold, 0.1 Carat Diamond Elevate your style with this vintage Cartier cuff bracelet, crafted in luxurious 18 karat ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Gold and Diamond Chevron Cuff
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A gold cuff bracelet inset with a chevron-shaped, pavé diamond panel, in platinum and 18k.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Silver & Gold Ornate Hollow Cuff
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Add this super chunky and textured silver-metal accented with gold cuff to your jewelry collection. Circa 1960's and made in Israel, it features a rare hollow design which makes it l...
Mixed Metal, Gold, Silver
Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow & White Gold Cuff Bangle Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
18k White & Yellow Gold Cuff Bangle Bracelet by Van Cleef & Arpels.
18k Gold, White Gold
Modern 14k Yellow Gold "Wonder Woman" Cuff Bracelet
Located in New York City, NY
This whimsical "Wonder Woman"-like gold cuff bracelet is an iconic piece of jewelry inspired by the superhero character of the same name.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Buccellati 18k Tri-Color Gold Foliate Design Cuff W/Circular-Cut Sapphires
By Mario Buccellati
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Foliate Design Tri-Color Gold Cuff Set With Circular-Cut Sapphires. Features 18k Yellow, White, and Rose Gold.
Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Company Elsa Peretti Vintage Yellow Gold Wave Cuff Bracelet
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1990 Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Company 18k Yellow Gold Cuff Bracelet, having a wave design the bracelet measures 1/2 inch wide with an inside measurement of 5 inches with a 1 ...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Handcraft 18 Karat White Gold Diamonds Cuff Bracelet
Located in Marcianise, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping and require specific documents that require a particular period, please contact the selle...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow & White Gold Cuff Bangle Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
18k White & Yellow Gold Cuff Bangle Bracelet by Van Cleef & Arpels.
18k Gold, White Gold
Trio 18k Yellow Gold Onyx & Diamond Cuff Bracelet
By Trio
Located in San Francisco, CA
Trio - a highly regarded maker - designed this vintage 18k gold cuff bracelet. In classic 1970's style. It has carved, domed black onyx panels, accented at the center with 32 round b...
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Gold and Diamond Cuff Bracelet, Pavé Set Accents
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
A bold and glamorous 18K gold cuff bracelet designed with sculptural, twisted gold segments alternating with diamond pavé panels.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Handcraft Angel Skin Coral 18 Karat Gold Diamonds Cuff Bracelet
Located in Marcianise, IT
Amazing 18 karat yellow and white gold cuff bracelet.Handmade by artisans assembled with Angelskin coral and diamonds. 1950s Bracelet total weight 70.40 grams Diamonds weight 3.50 k...
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, White Gold
Handcraft Coral 14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamonds Pearls Cuff Bracelet
Located in Marcianise, IT
Beautiful 50s 14 karat yellow gold cuff bracelet mounted with natural coral,pearls and diamonds.
Coral, Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Fine Italian 18K Yellow Gold and Pearl Diamond Cuff Stackable Bangle Bracelet
Located in Great Neck, NY
Solid 18 K Italian Yellow Gold Cuff Bracelet with Cultured Pearls & 1.0 ct Diamonds Capturing the essence of understated elegance and craft excellence, this solid 18 karat (750 h...
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, ...
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Aquamarine and Diamond Wide Cuff Bracelet
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
A bold and glamorous statement piece, this vintage 18K yellow gold bangle bracelet features 18 stunning emerald-cut aquamarines set in three rows across a wide, textured gold cuff.
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Audemars Piguet 0.52 Carat Round Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cuff Bracelet
By Audemars Piguet
Located in New York, NY
Designer: Audemars Piguet Title: Audemars Piguet 0.52 Carat Round Brilliant F VS Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cuff Bracelet Style: Cuff Metal: 18 Karat Yellow Gold Gemstone 1: 0.52 C...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Beautiful Bvlgari Bulgari 18k Gold Cuff Links, Weight: 15.70 grams 3/4" x 7/16"
By Bulgari
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Features 2 unique 18k gold cuff links Gross Weight: 15.70 grams Dimensions: 3/4" x 7/16" Marked Bvlgari 750 Featured in Heritage Internet Jewelry Auction August 1, 2017 NOTE: Cuffli...
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Diamond Flower 5-Rows Pearl 18K Yellow Gold Cuff Bracelet
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Diamond & Pearl 18K Yellow Gold Cuff Bracelet – 1980s A stunning statement of timeless elegance, this vintage 1980s cuff bracelet is a true collector’s piece, meticulously c...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow White Gold Snake Claw Cuff Bracelet Two Tone
Located in Westport, CT
An extraordinary 18K yellow and white gold cuff claw snake bracelet, circa 1960s. It features a one-of-a-kind hammered gold finish, with strokes of white gold on the front of the cla...
18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Robert Lee Morris 18 Karat Yellow Gold Two Row Solid Cuff Bangle Bracelet
By Robert Lee Morris
Located in Boca Raton, FL
A powerful example of late 20th century design, this 18 karat yellow gold cuff by Robert Lee Morris reflects his signature sculptural minimalism and bold, fluid forms.
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18 Karat Gold 1.74 Ct. Diamond and 9.28ct.Blue Sapphire Cuff Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
No details were spared in this beautiful 18 karat yellow gold cuff bracelet. Long tapered blue sapphires and pave round brilliant diamonds are set forming two hearts.
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Black Enamel Belt Motif Cuff Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
The David Webb 18k yellow gold cuff bracelet is a stunning piece of jewelry that exemplifies the brand's signature craftsmanship and unique design.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
18K YG Cuff Bracelet with 1.2 Carat Round Diamonds and 14.25 Carat Sapphire
Located in New York, NY
Video: Video Link Detailed Description: Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Cuff with 14.25 Carat Sapphire & Diamonds DESCRIPTION: Elevate your style with this vintage 18K yellow gold cuff, ador...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s 18K Tri-Tone Gold Teadrop Pattern Wide Cuff Bangle Bracelet
Located in Miami, FL
1990s Bold 18K Tri-Tone Gold Cuff Bangle Bracelet Make a striking statement with this substantial vintage 1990s tri-tone cuff bangle, expertly crafted in solid 18K yellow, white, and...
Gold
18K Yellow and White Gold Diamond Wide Cuff Satin Finish Bracelet #25499
Located in Washington Depot, CT
18K Yellow and White Gold Diamond Wide Cuff Satin Finish Bracelet This spectacular 18K yellow gold cuff bracelet features 13 round brilliant cut diamonds set among white gold starbu...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Carrera Y Carrera 18 Karat Yellow Gold Twin Panther Cuff Bracelet with Diamonds
By Carrera y Carrera
Located in New York, NY
Carrera Y Carrera has built its famous name on figurative designs, an obsession with surface finishes, and a compelling way of seeing beauty in art and nature. This 18 karat yellow g...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Twist Cuff Bangle Bracelet
Located in Boston, MA
Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Twist Cuff Bangle Bracelet This exquisite vintage 18k yellow gold cuff bracelet showcases masterful craftsmanship with its distinctive hand twisted cable des...
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Dramatic 2 Inch Wide 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Encrusted Cuff Bracelet 15.50ct
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This truly amazing vintage 2 inch wide 18K yellow gold cuff bracelet is set with approximately 800 modern round brilliant cut diamonds.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Handcraft Rubies 14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamonds Cuff Bracelet
Located in Marcianise, IT
Amazing 14 karat yellow gold cuff bracelet. Handmade by artisans assembled with diamonds and rubies Bracelet total weight 67.80 grams Rubies total weight 8 karat Diamonds weight 0.6...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.50 Carat Diamond 2.66 Carat Emerald Sapphire Ruby 18K YG Cuff Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Title: 1.50 Carat Round Brilliant G VS Diamond 1.00 Carat Emerald 1.00 Carat Sapphire 0.66 Carat Ruby 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cuff Bracelet Style: Cuff Metal: 18 Karat Yellow Gold Gemst...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Chanel 80'S Shields Gold Cuff
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel 80'S Shields Cuff features medallion shields around the cuff. Do not bend, simply slide on the wrist sideways.
Gold Plate
Glass Helix Yellow Gold Cuff Links
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Crafted in 14 karat yellow gold, these distinctive cufflinks showcase mesmerizing glass helixes suspended within clear glass chambers, creating a dynamic sense of movement and depth...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1990’s 14k Yellow Gold Wide Cuff Bangle Bracelet
Located in Boston, MA
Exuding minimalist glamour, this vintage 14k yellow gold cuff bracelet from the 1990s makes a bold, contemporary statement.
Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 9 Carat Gold Cuff Bracelet
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This stunning 9ct gold bracelet is so fancy! It is made up of a smooth and textured batons. The bracelet feels very fluid and is comfortable to wear. Length: 19.5cm Width: 15mm W...
Gold
Vintage Italian 18 Karat Gold Sculptural Cuff Bracelet 1970's Design
Located in North Miami, FL
There is a florentine like pattern on the gold and it is extremely well made. This is a very very fine Italian 18K gold cuff bracelet.
18k Gold, Gold
Vintage 1990’s 18k Yellow Gold Wide Angular Cuff Bangle
Located in Boston, MA
A true showcase of 1990s design aesthetics, this striking 18k yellow gold cuff bangle makes a powerful geometric statement.
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
LKarl Lagerfeld gilded gold cuff links
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in New York, NY
Signed Karl Lagerfeld gilded gold tone "Flower" cuff links. The cuff links measures from 1 1/4" to 1 6/16 in width, height is 1".
Van Cleef & Arpels Steel 18k Gold Cuff Ring Vintage Sz 6 Band Signed Jewelry
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Torrance, CA
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels steel & 18k yellow gold cuff ring (circa 1990s). The stylish cuff ring highlights a steel center bordered with an undulating 18k yellow gold design.
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel
CARTIER Retro 18k Tri Color Gold Cuff Bangle Bracelet Retro 1950s Rare
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Cartier Retro 1950s 18k Tri Color Gold Bangle Cuff Bracelet Here is your chance to purchase a beautiful and highly collectible designer cuff bracelet.
Gold
Cartier vintage 14k Yellow Gold cuff-links
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1950s - 60s Cartier 14k Yellow Gold Cufflinks, the tops measure 5/8 x 9/16 inch and are ready for custom engraving / presentation, toggle backs for easy on and off, weighing 10...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby and Pearl Yellow Gold Cuff Bracelet
Located in Coral Gables, FL
18 Karat Yellow Gold Open Hinged Cuff Bangle Featuring 2 Cultured Pearls Measuring 7.5mm Accented by 10 Square Cut Rubies Totaling Approximately 2.00 Carats.
Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Playing Card Brooches and Gold Cuff
By Cartier
Located in New Orleans, LA
Circa 1938 Set in 14K gold Signed "Cartier Paris" Stamped "MADE IN FRANCE" Brooch: 1 1/2" length Cuff: 6 3/4" length
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
Bvlgari Bulgari Parentesi Gold Watch and Parentesi Bracelet 18k Gold Set
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The matching Bulgari Parentesi bracelet mirrors the same pattern and polished finish, creating a seamless combination when worn together. This gold cuff bracelet pairs easily with yo...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Huge Retro Gold Cuff with Diamonds and Rubies
Located in Darnestown, MD
If bigger is better, this huge Retro Cuff Bracelet is the absolute best. It measures 2 inches wide.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
Massive Estate 18K Yellow Gold Rigato Statement Bracelet, 1970's
Located in New York, NY
Fabulous, massive 18K yellow gold cuff statement bracelet in the Rigato technique, synonymous with fine Italian craftsmanship 1970's Weight: 93.8 grams Marks: 750, 18K, Italy The Rig...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Openwork Floral Cuff with 1.50 Carats of Diamonds in 18K Yellow & 14K White Gold
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
This beautifully made, 18 karat yellow gold cuff came to us with a dreary smoky quartz set in the center.
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 1...
$12,800Sale Price|20% Off
David Yurman Diamond Pearl 14K Yellow Gold Cuff Bracelet
By David Yurman
Located in Chicago, IL
A beautiful David Yurman cuff bracelet, crafted in 14K yellow gold and designed with the brand’s iconic twisted cable motif.
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid Century French Woven 14K Gold Cuff Bangle Bracelet
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
This French Mid Century cuff bracelet is a substantial estate heirloom weighing over 2 ounces.
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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.
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The decades-old design is one of the most sought-after pieces of jewelry in the world.
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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.