Bracelets
1920s German Egyptian Revival Vintage Bracelets
Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Bracelets
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Rhodium, Rose Gold,...
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Bracelets
Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, White D...
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Bracelets
Diamond, White Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Bracelets
Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Bracelets
Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18...
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Bracelets
White Diamond, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century American Etruscan Revival Bracelets
Gilt Metal
1860s Etruscan Revival Antique Bracelets
Yellow Gold
2010s Greek Byzantine Bracelets
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold, Rhodium
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Bracelets
Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold...
Mid-20th Century Egyptian Revival Bracelets
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1960s French Byzantine Vintage Bracelets
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary British Baroque Revival Bracelets
Vermeil
1980s American Baroque Revival Vintage Bracelets
2010s American Revival Bracelets
Yellow Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Indian Egyptian Revival Bracelets
Ruby, 18k Gold, 14k Gold
Late 19th Century French Egyptian Revival Antique Bracelets
18k Gold, Sterling Silver, Enamel
1980s French Byzantine Vintage Bracelets
Gilt Metal, Gold Plate, Brass, Enamel, Bronze
Mid-20th Century Italian Revival Bracelets
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Byzantine Bracelets
Diamond, Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Early 20th Century German Egyptian Revival Bracelets
Silver, Enamel
1960s Greek Greek Revival Vintage Bracelets
18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary French Egyptian Revival Bracelets
Diamond, Black Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, Rhodium, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Renaissance Revival Bracelets
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Egyptian Revival Bracelets
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1990s Italian Etruscan Revival Bracelets
Garnet, 18k 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.
Find a diverse collection of bracelets that you can sort by style, stone cut and more on 1stDibs.