Bulgari Leather Bracelets
2010s Italian Modern Bangles
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century Italian Modern Cuff Bracelets
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 2000s French Artist Cuff Bracelets
Mixed Metal
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2010s Modern Band Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1940s American Brooches
Gold Plate, Silver
1990s Italian Band Rings
Yellow Gold
20th Century Swiss Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century French Modernist Brooches
2010s French Bangles
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Bangles
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel
Vintage 1950s Choker Necklaces
Sapphire, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Chain Bracelets
Diamond, Malachite, White Gold, 18k Gold
Early 2000s French Cocktail Dresses
Vintage 1980s French Pendant Necklaces
Gold Plate
2010s Italian Aesthetic Movement Band Rings
Vintage 1950s American Anglo-Indian Beaded Necklaces
Gilt Metal, Gold Plate, Brass, Cut Steel
Vintage 1950s British Brooches
Gilt Metal
Mid-20th Century Retro Retro Bracelets
Crystal
Vintage 1950s French Beaded Necklaces
Mixed Metal
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Bangles
18k Gold
2010s Italian More Bracelets
2010s Italian Modern Bracelets
Vintage 1980s Italian Contemporary Link Bracelets
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Cuff Bracelets
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s French Modern More Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1980s Italian Bangles
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Italian Link Necklaces
18k Gold
2010s Modern Bracelets
Finding the Right Bracelets for You
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.