Bracelets
1880s British Antique Bracelets
Natural Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, Silver
1950s Vintage Bracelets
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
20th Century American Bracelets
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century North American Bracelets
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Bracelets
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Victorian Antique Bracelets
Natural Pearl, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Modern Bracelets
Diamond, White Diamond, Aquamarine, White Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century Bracelets
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Bracelets
Aquamarine, Silver, Sterling Silver
1980s Unknown Vintage Bracelets
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Qatari Baroque Bracelets
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Bracelets
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Bracelets
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Bracelets
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Contemporary Bracelets
Diamond, Aquamarine, Sapphire, Topaz, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Bracelets
Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, White Gold
Early 2000s Italian Bracelets
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s American Vintage Bracelets
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Baroque Revival Bracelets
Diamond, White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, Topaz, Blue Topaz, White ...
1950s Unknown Vintage Bracelets
Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Bracelets
Pearl, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Bracelets
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
1860s British High Victorian Antique Bracelets
Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Yellow Gold
20th Century Bracelets
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Unknown Contemporary Bracelets
Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Bracelets
Coral, Pearl, Gold
1920s Unknown Vintage Bracelets
Onyx, Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Bracelets
Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s Unknown Modern Bracelets
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Gold, Silver
Early 1900s Unknown Antique Bracelets
Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Indonesian Modern Bracelets
Aquamarine, 18k Gold, Gold
Late 20th Century Bracelets
Amber, Coral, Diamond, Cultured Pearl, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Bracelets
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1860s American Antique Bracelets
Diamond, Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary American Bracelets
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s British Modern Bracelets
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, G...
2010s Italian Bracelets
Pearl, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artist Bracelets
Alexandrite, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Ruby,...
2010s American Arts and Crafts Bracelets
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Modern Bracelets
Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Bracelets
Pearl, Turquoise, Yellow Gold
1950s Vintage Bracelets
Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Bracelets
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
1860s European Victorian Antique Bracelets
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Bracelets
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Bracelets
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Retro Bracelets
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Sapphire, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, Yel...
21st Century and Contemporary Bracelets
Coral, Diamond, Morganite, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Bracelets
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Platinum
Late 19th Century Unknown Late Victorian Antique Bracelets
Pearl, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
2010s French Contemporary Bracelets
Pearl, 18k Gold
1960s Unknown Modern Vintage Bracelets
Pearl
2010s Italian Bracelets
Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Bracelets
Aquamarine, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
2010s American Romantic Bracelets
Tanzanite, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold-filled
2010s British Bracelets
Aquamarine, Gold Plate, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Bracelets
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s Canadian Modern Bracelets
Pearl, Vermeil, 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.
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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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