Bracelets
1950s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Bracelets
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Bracelets
Emerald, Zircon, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Belgian Modern Bracelets
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s North American Art Deco Bracelets
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sterling Silver
1980s Contemporary Vintage Bracelets
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s French Modernist Vintage Bracelets
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Bracelets
Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century European Bracelets
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Bracelets
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
20th Century Italian Bracelets
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel
2010s African Contemporary Bracelets
Tourmaline, Zircon, Sterling Silver, Platinum
1960s Finnish Modernist Vintage Bracelets
Silver
2010s American Victorian Bracelets
Diamond, Moonstone, Gold Plate, Brass, Enamel
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Bracelets
9k Gold, Rose Gold
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Bracelets
Agate, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Bracelets
Moonstone, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Bracelets
18k Gold, Gold
2010s American Contemporary Bracelets
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Bracelets
Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
2010s Indian Contemporary Bracelets
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
1880s European High Victorian Antique Bracelets
Citrine, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Mexican Contemporary Bracelets
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
1920s Vintage Bracelets
Turquoise, 14k Gold
2010s Art Deco Bracelets
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Mid-19th Century English Georgian Antique Bracelets
Gold, 15k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Bracelets
Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Bracelets
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Bracelets
Vermeil
1990s American Bracelets
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Bracelets
Diamond, Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Artisan Bracelets
Tourmaline, 14k Gold
1960s Retro Vintage Bracelets
Agate, Diamond, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Bracelets
Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Bracelets
Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Bracelets
Tourmaline, 15k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Bracelets
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century English Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 15k Gold
1870s American Late Victorian Antique Bracelets
Gold-filled
1950s French Modernist Vintage Bracelets
Bronze, Enamel
2010s African Contemporary Bracelets
Tourmaline, Sterling Silver, Platinum, Mixed Metal
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Bracelets
2010s Bracelets
18k Gold
20th Century French Modern Bracelets
Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Indian Modern Bracelets
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Mid-20th Century Bracelets
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Romantic Bracelets
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl
2010s Thai Modern Bracelets
Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Bracelets
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Bracelets
14k Gold, Enamel
2010s American Contemporary Bracelets
Spinel, Sterling Silver
1970s Mexican Artist Vintage Bracelets
Sterling Silver
2010s African Modern Bracelets
Blue Sapphire, Platinum, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal
Early 20th Century American Baroque Revival Bracelets
Brass
19th Century Unknown Aesthetic Movement Antique Bracelets
Gold-filled
2010s European Etruscan Revival Bracelets
Gold
Early 20th Century French Bracelets
Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Bracelets
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Bracelets
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Austrian Bracelets
Palladium, Enamel
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Bracelets
Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
1990s Modern Bracelets
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Bracelets
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
20th Century Bracelets
Sterling Silver
1960s Italian Retro Vintage Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Early 2000s French Modern Bracelets
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Bracelets
Peridot, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s French Bracelets
Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Bracelets
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Bracelets
15k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Bracelets
Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, South Sea Pearl, Pearl, Jade, Coral, Silver, Go...
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Classical Roman Bracelets
Topaz, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Ruby, Peridot, Silver, Gold Plate, 18k Gold
20th Century Italian Classical Roman Bracelets
18k Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century English Bracelets
9k Gold, Rose 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.
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