Bracelets
20th Century Italian Renaissance Bracelets
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century French Post-War Bracelets
Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Renaissance Bracelets
Citrine, Garnet, Amethyst, Sterling Silver, Silver, Yellow Gold, 14k Gol...
1950s German Post-War Vintage Bracelets
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Post-War Bracelets
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
1950s Mexican Post-War Vintage Bracelets
Sterling Silver
1960s European Post-War Vintage Bracelets
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Post-War Bracelets
White Diamond, Emerald, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
Mid-19th Century Unknown Renaissance Antique Bracelets
Amethyst, Pearl, 9k Gold
1980s Dutch Post-War Vintage Bracelets
Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Post-War Bracelets
Gold, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century American Post-War Bracelets
Crystal, Yellow Gold, Base Metal, Gilt Metal
Mid-20th Century Italian Post-War Bracelets
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s Post-War Vintage Bracelets
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold
1950s Italian Post-War Vintage Bracelets
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Swiss Post-War Vintage Bracelets
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s English Post-War Vintage Bracelets
Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1960s European Post-War Vintage Bracelets
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel
2010s American Renaissance Bracelets
Diamond, White Gold
1950s Italian Post-War Vintage Bracelets
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Post-War Vintage Bracelets
18k Gold
2010s American Renaissance Bracelets
Silver, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary French Renaissance Bracelets
Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 19th Century Unknown Renaissance Antique Bracelets
Onyx, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1950s Italian Post-War Vintage Bracelets
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
1950s French Post-War Vintage Bracelets
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Renaissance Bracelets
Carnelian, Citrine, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, 9k Gold
2010s American Renaissance Bracelets
Silver, Bronze
1940s Spanish Post-War Vintage Bracelets
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
2010s Italian Renaissance Bracelets
Zircon, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
1950s Italian Post-War Vintage Bracelets
Gold, 18k Gold
1950s American Post-War Vintage Bracelets
Diamond, Platinum
1980s Italian Post-War Vintage Bracelets
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, White Gold, Gold
1970s French Renaissance Vintage Bracelets
Gold, Gold Plate, Bronze, Copper, Enamel, Gilt Metal
2010s American Renaissance Bracelets
Silver, Bronze
2010s Italian Renaissance Bracelets
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
1950s American Post-War Vintage Bracelets
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold
1950s Italian Post-War Vintage Bracelets
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow 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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