Bracelets
2010s Hong Kong Belle Époque Bracelets
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Bracelets
Vermeil
20th Century Bracelets
Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Bracelets
Gold Plate, Enamel
1990s Israeli Artisan Bracelets
Silver
2010s Artisan Bracelets
Tourmaline, Indicolite, 14k Gold
2010s Bracelets
Diamond, Pearl, Jasper, Silver
Mid-19th Century Antique Bracelets
18k Gold, Platinum
1950s Art Deco Vintage Bracelets
Mixed Metal
1970s American Artisan Vintage Bracelets
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
20th Century American Modern Bracelets
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s French Modernist Vintage Bracelets
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold
1960s Vintage Bracelets
Late 20th Century Mexican Contemporary Bracelets
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Bracelets
Peridot, Silver, Sterling Silver
1970s American Native American Vintage Bracelets
Agate, Sterling Silver
20th Century Contemporary Bracelets
Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Bracelets
14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Bracelets
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1950s French Medieval Vintage Bracelets
Bronze
2010s French Modern Bracelets
2010s American Bracelets
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-19th Century Antique Bracelets
Diamond, Pearl, Turquoise, Gold
2010s Bracelets
Diamond, 18k Gold
1960s Swedish Retro Vintage Bracelets
Chalcedony, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Bracelets
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
Early 1900s European Edwardian Antique Bracelets
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Bracelets
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Hong Kong Arts and Crafts Bracelets
Jade
Early 2000s Austrian Bracelets
Gold Plate, Enamel
1950s American Art Deco Vintage Bracelets
Rhodium, Base Metal
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Bracelets
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s French Artisan Vintage Bracelets
Gold Plate, Brass, Enamel, Gilt Metal
1980s American Modernist Vintage Bracelets
Sterling Silver
15th Century and Earlier Afghan Anglo-Indian Antique Bracelets
18k Gold
Early 2000s French Modern Bracelets
Silver Plate
20th Century Bracelets
Ruby, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Austrian Bracelets
Gold Plate, Enamel
1940s Retro Vintage Bracelets
18k Gold
1990s American Modern Bracelets
Sterling Silver
20th Century French Bracelets
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s French Bracelets
2010s French Bracelets
Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Bracelets
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Bracelets
Aquamarine, Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Art Deco Bracelets
Diamond, Platinum
1970s North American Native American Vintage Bracelets
Malachite, Sterling Silver
20th Century Unknown Retro Bracelets
14k Gold, Enamel
1940s Retro Vintage Bracelets
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Bracelets
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Bracelets
Turquoise, Sterling Silver, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Bracelets
Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Bracelets
Black Star, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Artisan Bracelets
Amethyst, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Singaporean Art Deco Bracelets
Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Singaporean Art Deco Bracelets
Jade
1980s French Modernist Vintage Bracelets
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Bracelets
Aquamarine, Silver, Sterling Silver
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.
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