Bracelets
20th Century Unknown Romantic Bracelets
Yellow Gold
2010s American Romantic Bracelets
Opal, Ruby, 10k Gold, Vermeil
2010s American Romantic Bracelets
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Multi-gemstone, Gold-filled
21st Century and Contemporary North American Baroque Bracelets
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Baroque Bracelets
Jade, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Romantic Bracelets
Opal, Ruby, Brass, Gold Plate
19th Century French Romantic Antique Bracelets
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Bracelets
Ruby, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 22k Gold, Silver
1990s American Romantic Bracelets
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Bracelets
Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sap...
21st Century and Contemporary Romantic Bracelets
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Romantic Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Ugandan Romantic Bracelets
Diamond, Gold
1980s Baroque Vintage Bracelets
Mid-19th Century Austrian Baroque Antique Bracelets
White Diamond, 18k Gold
1980s French Baroque Vintage Bracelets
Gilt Metal
2010s American Romantic Bracelets
Opal, Ruby, Brass, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Bracelets
Jade, Blue Sapphire, 22k Gold, Silver
Early 2000s Canadian Romantic Bracelets
Iolite, Moonstone, Quartz, Blue Sapphire, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary French Baroque Bracelets
Pearl, Sapphire, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Bracelets
Jade, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
20th Century Romantic Bracelets
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 19th Century Czech Romantic Antique Bracelets
Garnet, Pinchbeck
21st Century and Contemporary Emirian Romantic Bracelets
White Diamond, 18k Gold
19th Century French Romantic Antique Bracelets
Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold
2010s American Baroque Bracelets
Onyx, Sterling Silver
1980s American Baroque Vintage Bracelets
1980s French Romantic Vintage Bracelets
Bronze, Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Emirian Romantic Bracelets
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s American Romantic Bracelets
Opal, Pearl, Black Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold-filled
1980s French Romantic Vintage Bracelets
Gilt Metal
2010s American Romantic Bracelets
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Romantic Bracelets
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Romantic Bracelets
Pearl, Black Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Spinel, Gold-filled
2010s American Romantic Bracelets
Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Vermeil
Late 19th Century Czech Romantic Antique Bracelets
Garnet, Pinchbeck
2010s American Romantic Bracelets
Pearl, Black Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Onyx, Gold-filled
2010s American Romantic Bracelets
Opal, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Romantic Bracelets
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Romantic Bracelets
Opal, Pearl, Black Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold-filled
1980s American Baroque Vintage Bracelets
2010s American Romantic Bracelets
Opal, Ruby, Brass, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary American Baroque Bracelets
2010s American Romantic Bracelets
Gold Plate, Brass, Gold
2010s American Romantic Bracelets
Opal, Ruby, 10k Gold, Gold Plate, Brass
2010s Italian Romantic Bracelets
Aquamarine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
2010s Italian Romantic Bracelets
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Romantic Bracelets
Emerald, Ruby, Bronze
2010s American Romantic Bracelets
Opal, Ruby, Brass, Bronze
2010s American Romantic Bracelets
Pearl, Black Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Spinel, Gold-filled
2010s American Romantic Bracelets
Pearl, Black Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Spinel, Gold-filled
1960s American Baroque Vintage Bracelets
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
2010s American Romantic Bracelets
Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver, Brass, Bronze
2010s American Romantic Bracelets
Opal, Ruby, Bronze
Mid-20th Century Baroque Bracelets
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Romantic Bracelets
Ruby, White Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver, Brass, Bronze
2010s Italian Baroque Bracelets
18k Gold
2010s American Romantic Bracelets
Opal, Ruby, 10k Gold, Gold Plate
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.