Bracelets
1990s French Modern Bracelets
Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Bracelets
Black Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
2010s Bracelets
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s French Bracelets
Carnelian, Malachite, Tiger's Eye, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Bracelets
Yellow Gold
1960s Vintage Bracelets
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
20th Century French Bracelets
Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Bracelets
Yellow Gold
2010s Bracelets
Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Bracelets
Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Bracelets
Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Bracelets
Silver
2010s Art Deco Bracelets
Diamond, Pink Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Bracelets
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Bracelets
18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century English Modern Bracelets
Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Bracelets
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Bracelets
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1970s Vintage Bracelets
Sterling Silver
20th Century Bracelets
Yellow Gold
1850s Antique Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, Enamel
1950s Vintage Bracelets
Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Bracelets
Diamond, White Diamond, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Bracelets
Diamond, White Diamond, Sterling Silver
2010s Israeli Art Deco Bracelets
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1880s British High Victorian Antique Bracelets
Pearl, Gold
1820s Unknown Georgian Antique Bracelets
Turquoise, Gold
1880s High Victorian Antique Bracelets
Coral, Pearl, Gold
1870s Unknown Victorian Antique Bracelets
Garnet, Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-19th Century British High Victorian Antique Bracelets
Garnet, Gold, Yellow Gold
1840s British Early Victorian Antique Bracelets
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Unknown Modern Vintage Bracelets
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1970s Unknown Modern Vintage Bracelets
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Unknown Modern Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Bracelets
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
2010s Italian Modern Bracelets
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Swiss Modern Bracelets
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Swiss Modern Bracelets
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Russian Contemporary Bracelets
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
1950s French Retro Vintage Bracelets
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s British Modern Bracelets
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
1930s British Art Deco Vintage Bracelets
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Early 2000s Unknown Modern Bracelets
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s British Modern Bracelets
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s British Modern Bracelets
Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
1880s British Late Victorian Antique Bracelets
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Bracelets
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Bracelets
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
1930s Portuguese Art Deco Vintage Bracelets
18k Gold, Rose Gold
1860s British Victorian Antique Bracelets
Citrine, Diamond, Gold, Enamel
Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Bracelets
Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver
Early 19th Century British George III Antique Bracelets
Garnet, Yellow Gold, Gold
1860s British Victorian Antique Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Bracelets
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Bracelets
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1970s Unknown Modern Vintage Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, 18k 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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