Bracelets
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Bracelets
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Bracelets
Diamond, Platinum
2010s British Bracelets
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s American Vintage Bracelets
Yellow Gold
2010s American Bracelets
1940s American Retro Vintage Bracelets
Gold, 14k Gold
20th Century Unknown Modern Bracelets
Gold, 18k Gold
1990s American Bracelets
Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 2000s American Bracelets
Gold, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
1980s American Vintage Bracelets
Sapphire, Yellow Gold
2010s American Bracelets
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1980s American Vintage Bracelets
18k Gold
1970s French Belle Époque Vintage Bracelets
18k Gold, Enamel
20th Century Bracelets
Mixed Metal
2010s British Bracelets
Rose Gold, Silver
2010s British Bracelets
Black Diamond, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Modern Bracelets
18k Gold, Gold
1990s American Modern Bracelets
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Art Deco Bracelets
Jade, Gold
2010s British Bracelets
Sterling Silver
2010s British Bracelets
Bronze
Mid-20th Century German Modern Bracelets
Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century American Bracelets
Mixed Metal
2010s British Bracelets
White Diamond, White Gold, 9k Gold
1940s American Vintage Bracelets
Gold, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century American Bracelets
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Bracelets
18k Gold
20th Century Belgian Bracelets
Diamond, White Gold
1980s American Vintage Bracelets
Diamond, Platinum
2010s British Bracelets
Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
2010s British Bracelets
18k Gold
20th Century Bracelets
Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s American Art Deco Antique Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby
Early 2000s Bracelets
Diamond, 18k Gold
1950s American Vintage Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
2010s British Bracelets
9k Gold, Gold
20th Century Bracelets
Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s British Bracelets
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s British Bracelets
Rose Gold
2010s British Bracelets
Brown Diamond, Diamond, 9k Gold, Gold
1990s Bracelets
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1980s American Vintage Bracelets
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century German Bracelets
18k Gold
Early 2000s Italian Bracelets
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modernist Bracelets
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
1990s American Bracelets
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Unknown Romantic Bracelets
Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Bracelets
Amethyst, 18k Gold
2010s Bracelets
Diamond, Yellow Gold
2010s British Bracelets
Rose Gold
Early 2000s American Bracelets
18k Gold, Sterling Silver
2010s British Modern Bracelets
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Bracelets
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
20th Century Hong Kong Bracelets
Jade, Gold
1950s American Vintage Bracelets
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
2010s British Bracelets
Rose Gold
Early 2000s American Bracelets
Amethyst, Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Platinum
2010s British Bracelets
White Gold
Diamond, Antique and Vintage Bracelets
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.