Contemporary Diamond Bracelet
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Cuff Bracelets
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s American Contemporary Tennis Bracelets
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Modern Bracelets
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Tennis Bracelets
White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Tennis Bracelets
White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century American Contemporary Link Bracelets
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Bangles
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Tennis Bracelets
Diamond, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Tennis Bracelets
Diamond, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Tennis Bracelets
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Tennis Bracelets
Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Bangles
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Tennis Bracelets
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1980s Contemporary Link Bracelets
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Contemporary Link Bracelets
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Contemporary Link Bracelets
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cuff Bracelets
White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, ...
2010s Contemporary Chain Bracelets
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Tennis Bracelets
Diamond, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Modern Bracelets
Diamond, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Tennis Bracelets
Diamond, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Link Bracelets
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
1990s Contemporary Retro Bracelets
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Contemporary Bangles
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Bangles
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Bangles
Diamond, Rose Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Link Bracelets
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Contemporary Tennis Bracelets
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Link Bracelets
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Tennis Bracelets
Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Tennis Bracelets
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Contemporary Modern Bracelets
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1960s Contemporary Link Bracelets
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Tennis Bracelets
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Bangles
Diamond, White Gold
2010s British Contemporary Bangles
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, White ...
2010s Contemporary Link Bracelets
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
1990s American Contemporary Tennis Bracelets
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s British Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Go...
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cuff Bracelets
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Link Bracelets
Diamond, Platinum
2010s Contemporary Link Bracelets
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Tennis Bracelets
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Tennis Bracelets
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Link Bracelets
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Tennis Bracelets
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
2010s British Contemporary Bangles
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Go...
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Bangles
Black Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Contemporary Modern Bracelets
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Tennis Bracelets
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Tennis Bracelets
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Tennis Bracelets
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Bangles
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Tennis Bracelets
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Tennis Bracelets
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1990s American Contemporary Link Bracelets
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Modern Bracelets
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Tennis Bracelets
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Tennis Bracelets
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Link Bracelets
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
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A Close Look at Contemporary Jewelry
Contemporary jewelry is inextricably linked with the moment in which it is created, frequently reflecting current social, cultural and political issues such as environmental consciousness, identity and sustainability. It’s informed by fashion trends, from the chokers of the 1990s to the large chain necklaces of the early 2000s.
Jewelry is one of the oldest forms of adornment. Lockets made of silver or gold have been treasured gifts for hundreds of years, for example, and charm bracelets, which have existed since prehistoric times, didn’t become especially popular until the 19th-century reign of Queen Victoria. For many centuries, fine jewelry was used primarily to express wealth or status through lavish materials. Then, in the 1960s, a concept known as the “critique of preciousness” emerged, with jewelers creating pieces that did not get their value from gemstones or precious metals. Instead, it was the jeweler’s artistic vision that was prized and elevated.
This shift still informs Contemporary jewelry being made by artists today. Whether they are using cheap, found materials and working with provocative geometric shapes or seeking out the rarest stones, they are imbuing their work with meaning through their skills, techniques and ideas. Innovative designers such as Elsa Peretti, who popularized sculptural sterling-silver jewelry for Tiffany & Co., and David Yurman, who twisted metal into the simple yet striking Cable bracelet, have also influenced the direction of Contemporary jewelry’s forms and aesthetics.
Meanwhile, technological advancements like metal alloys and laser engraving have led to new possibilities in jewelry design. Now, edgy makers and brands as well as minimalist designers are pushing Contemporary jewelry forward into the 21st century.
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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.
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- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The diamond panther bracelet is in the private collection of Egyptian businessman Mohamed Al Fayed. He purchased the Cartier bracelet formerly owned by Wallis Simpson, the Duchess of Windsor, in 1987. You can find a range of Cartier jewelry on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023Yes,Cartier bracelets have genuine diamonds. The luxury jewelery maker only uses high-quality diamonds in designs like the Symbols and D'Amour bracelets. Love bracelets can be customized to feature diamonds as well. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Cartier bracelets.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023The significance or meaning of a diamond tennis bracelet is open to interpretation. Some people associate the bracelet with the passage of time, while others believe it represents true love. This accessory gets its name from an incident involving a professional tennis match during the late 1970s. It was halted because a diamond and gold bracelet worn by celebrated player Chris Evert had broken during play, and she scrambled to look for it on the court. The diamond tennis bracelets worn these days differ little from those crafted during the 1970s, although they’re likely outfitted with sturdier clasps that prevent them from coming apart during extensive tennis matches. Shop a collection of vintage and modern tennis bracelets from some of the world’s top jewelers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022The Cartier Love bracelet has 204 brilliant-cut diamonds arranged in a pavé setting. Together, the total weight of the gemstones is 2 carats. It comes in 18-karat yellow, white and rose gold. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Cartier bracelets.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022One of the easiest ways to tell if a diamond tennis bracelet is real is to do what’s known as the “breath test.” Put the bracelet up to your mouth and breathe on it to fog it up like a mirror. Since condensation doesn’t stick to a diamond’s surface, the fog should clear up within a few seconds. If it doesn’t, you’re likely looking at a fake. Shop a collection of genuine diamond tennis bracelets on 1stDibs from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022The number of diamonds in a 10-carat tennis bracelet varies. A carat rating for a tennis bracelet refers to the total weight of all of the diamonds in the piece. As a result, a bracelet may have 20, 5-carat diamonds; 10, 1-carat diamonds or another number of diamonds of a different weight. You'll find a variety of diamond tennis bracelets on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 27, 2023How you open a Cartier Diamond Collection bracelet depends on the piece. Most bracelets produced by the French luxury maker have a release mechanism on their undersides. Consult the instructions included with your bracelet for specific advice on how to open or close it. On 1stDibs, find a large selection of Cartier diamond bracelets.