Discontinued Tiffany Bracelets
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Bracelets
Diamond, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1970s Hong Kong Bangles
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s American Art Deco Bangles
Sterling Silver, Enamel, Silver
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Modern Bracelets
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Bracelets
Sterling Silver
2010s American Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, Gold
1990s American Charm Bracelets
Sterling Silver
1990s Japanese Beaded Bracelets
Pearl, Silver
1990s American Beaded Bracelets
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1960s American Modernist Brooches
Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold
Vintage 1970s French Modernist Link Bracelets
Sterling Silver, Silver
Vintage 1980s Italian Modernist Bangles
Sterling Silver, Silver
Late 20th Century Chain Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Link Bracelets
Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century French Retro Clip-on Earrings
Onyx, Silver, Sterling Silver
1990s Clip-on Earrings
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s American Post-War Cocktail Rings
Natural Pearl, Pearl, White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 18k...
Vintage 1970s American Modernist Clip-on Earrings
Jasper, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cuff Bracelets
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Bracelets
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 2000s American Modern Link Bracelets
18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Early 2000s American Modern Link Bracelets
18k Gold, Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold
1990s American Contemporary Link Bracelets
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
1990s Italian Modern Link Bracelets
Sterling Silver
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.