Bracelets
1980s French Artisan Vintage Bracelets
Gilt Metal
20th Century European Artisan Bracelets
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Bracelets
Diamond, Turquoise, White Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Bracelets
Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Romantic Bracelets
Opal, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold-filled
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Bracelets
Diamond, Tourmaline, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Artisan Bracelets
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Bracelets
Diamond, Opal, Emerald, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
20th Century Swiss Artisan Bracelets
Diamond, Platinum
Late 20th Century Unknown Artisan Bracelets
1960s Canadian Artisan Vintage Bracelets
Base Metal
20th Century Swiss Artisan Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Swiss Artisan Bracelets
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
2010s American Artisan Bracelets
Jade, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Bracelets
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Bracelets
Malachite
1960s American Artisan Vintage Bracelets
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Bracelets
Diamond, Moonstone, Multi-gemstone, Opal, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Bracelets
Diamond, Turquoise, Sterling Silver, Enamel, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Artisan Bracelets
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Artisan Bracelets
Silver, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Bracelets
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Sterling Silver, 14k Gold
20th Century Unknown Artisan Bracelets
Diamond, Platinum
20th Century Swiss Artisan Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Romantic Bracelets
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
2010s American Artisan Bracelets
Jade, 14k Gold
1950s American Artisan Vintage Bracelets
Gilt Metal
20th Century Swiss Artisan Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Artisan Bracelets
Diamond, Platinum
2010s Australian Artisan Bracelets
18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Egyptian Artisan Bracelets
Silver
21st Century and Contemporary North American Artisan Bracelets
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Swiss Artisan Bracelets
Diamond, Platinum
20th Century Chinese Artisan Bracelets
Silver
Late 20th Century Indian Artisan Bracelets
Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Garnet, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, 22k Gold, Yellow ...
1960s French Artisan Vintage Bracelets
Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze, Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary North American Artisan Bracelets
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Artisan Bracelets
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Bracelets
Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Bracelets
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Artisan Bracelets
Opal, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Bracelets
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Indian Artisan Bracelets
Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Bracelets
Emerald, Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Chinese Artisan Bracelets
2010s American Artisan Bracelets
Jade, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Bracelets
Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 18th Century African Artisan Antique Bracelets
Amethyst, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Bracelets
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Bracelets
Pearl, Opal, Ruby, Diamond, Enamel, Silver, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Bracelets
Diamond, Gold
19th Century Indian Artisan Antique Bracelets
Diamond, Gold, Enamel
2010s Artisan Bracelets
Opal, Ruby, 18k Gold
1990s Italian Artisan Bracelets
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s American Artisan Bracelets
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Bracelets
Turquoise, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Indian Artisan Bracelets
Diamond, Rubelite, Kyanite, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver, Gold, ...
1990s American Artisan Bracelets
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.
Find a diverse collection of bracelets that you can sort by style, stone cut and more on 1stDibs.