Bracelets
Late 20th Century American Artisan Bracelets
Silver
2010s Unknown Artisan Bracelets
South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Artisan Bracelets
Jade, Silver
1920s German Artisan Vintage Bracelets
Carnelian, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Bracelets
Diamond, Tsavorite, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Bracelets
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Rhodium, Silver
1980s Mexican Artisan Vintage Bracelets
Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Italian Artisan Bracelets
18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Mexican Artisan Bracelets
Amethyst, Silver
1850s English Artisan Antique Bracelets
Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold
2010s Artisan Bracelets
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
2010s American Artisan Bracelets
Diamond, Pearl, Spinel, Black Spinel, Sterling Silver
2010s American Artisan Bracelets
Jade, 18k Gold, Gold
1970s Italian Artisan Vintage Bracelets
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Artisan Bracelets
Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Bracelets
Emerald, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Bracelets
1970s Indian Artisan Vintage Bracelets
Sterling Silver
1960s Unknown Artisan Vintage Bracelets
White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Bracelets
Iolite, Labradorite, Diamond, Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Asian Artisan Bracelets
Early 20th Century Indian Artisan Bracelets
Silver
1970s Italian Artisan Vintage Bracelets
Coral, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Bracelets
Diamond, Geode, 18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Bracelets
Opal, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, 14k Gold
20th Century Portuguese Artisan Bracelets
Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Mexican Artisan Bracelets
Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Bracelets
Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Rhodolite, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Bracelets
Zircon, Base Metal, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Bracelets
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 19th Century Czech Romantic Antique Bracelets
Garnet, Pinchbeck
Late 20th Century North American Artisan Bracelets
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Czech Romantic Antique Bracelets
Garnet, Pinchbeck
2010s Hong Kong Artisan Bracelets
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Jade, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold...
Mid-20th Century Chinese Artisan Bracelets
Jade
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Bracelets
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Bracelets
Agate, Quartz, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Bracelets
Early 20th Century Chinese Artisan Bracelets
Jade
2010s Indian Artisan Bracelets
Moonstone, Sterling Silver
20th Century Chinese Artisan Bracelets
Jade
20th Century Chinese Artisan Bracelets
Jade
2010s American Artisan Bracelets
Jade, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Bracelets
Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Bracelets
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Bracelets
Turquoise, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Afghan Artisan Bracelets
Silver
2010s Italian Artisan Bracelets
Pearl, Aquamarine, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Bracelets
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Bracelets
Opal, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Bracelets
Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Bracelets
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Bracelets
Diamond, Turquoise, Ruby, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Antiguan Artisan Bracelets
21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Artisan Bracelets
Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Bracelets
Diamond, Sterling Silver, Enamel, 14k Gold
1980s French Artisan Vintage Bracelets
Gilt Metal
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.