Bracelets
1940s Vintage Bracelets
Aquamarine, Diamond, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Bracelets
White Diamond, Aquamarine, Topaz, Platinum, Sterling Silver
1850s British Victorian Antique Bracelets
Multi-gemstone, Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Pearl, Quartz, Gold, 15k Gold
Early 20th Century Bracelets
Aquamarine, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Bracelets
Diamond, White Diamond, Beryl, Multi-gemstone, Emerald, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Bracelets
Aquamarine, Diamond
Mid-20th Century Bracelets
Aquamarine, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Art Deco Bracelets
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Bracelets
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Bracelets
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold
2010s French Bracelets
Diamond, Citrine, Multi-gemstone, Peridot, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Bracelets
Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
19th Century British Victorian Antique Bracelets
Aquamarine, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Modern Bracelets
Coral, Multi-gemstone, Ruby, Sapphire, Turquoise, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Bracelets
Aquamarine, Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Bracelets
Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1990s Unknown Modern Bracelets
Citrine, Blue Topaz, Tourmaline, Peridot, Multi-gemstone, Iolite, Amethy...
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Bracelets
Aquamarine, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Bracelets
Multi-gemstone, Sterling Silver
Early 2000s Unknown Artisan Bracelets
Tsavorite, Ruby, Multi-gemstone, Rhodium, Silver, Yellow Gold, Gold Plat...
Mid-20th Century American Retro Bracelets
Aquamarine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Bracelets
Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Retro Vintage Bracelets
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
2010s Hong Kong Art Deco Bracelets
Aquamarine, White Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1950s Unknown Retro Vintage Bracelets
Amethyst, Aquamarine, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Italian Retro Vintage Bracelets
Aquamarine, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Go...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Bracelets
Aquamarine, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Silver
2010s American Bracelets
Multi-gemstone, 14k 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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This iconic jewel has captured countless hearts with its elegant design and its amatory symbolism. Counterfeiters have taken note of the demand and created fake versions. If you’re looking for a genuine Cartier Love bracelet, it’s crucial to check all the elements for authenticity. Our guide will teach you the telltale traits of a knockoff.
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