Vintage Kjl Bracelet
Late 20th Century American Modernist Cuff Bracelets
Enamel
20th Century Cuff Bracelets
Vintage 1980s American Modern Cuff Bracelets
Enamel, Mixed Metal
1990s American Modern Clamper Bracelets
Gold Plate, Mixed Metal
1990s American Cuff Bracelets
Vermeil
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry
Metal
Vintage 1970s American Modern Bangles
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Vintage 1980s French Charm Bracelets
Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s Unknown Modern Fashion Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags
1990s Italian Fashion Rings
Vintage 1940s American Retro Wrist Watches
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Art Deco Fashion Rings
Sapphire, Emerald, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Stainless Steel
1990s Italian Contemporary Band Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1960s American Modern Cuff Bracelets
Mixed Metal
Vintage 1950s Italian Band Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Vanity Items
Diamond, Jade, Natural Pearl, Platinum, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Art Deco Vanity Items
Malachite, Onyx
Early 2000s French Cocktail Rings
Emerald, Onyx, Diamond, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s American Modern Link Bracelets
Gold Plate
Vintage 1970s Italian Modernist Wrist Watches
Silver
Recent Sales
Vintage 1960s American Contemporary Bangles
20th Century Hollywood Regency Collectible Jewelry
21st Century and Contemporary American Clamper Bracelets
Vintage 1970s American Cuff Bracelets
1990s Link Bracelets
Vintage 1960s American Bangles
Vintage 1980s American Link Bracelets
Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary American Retro Cuff Bracelets
22k Gold, Gold Plate
20th Century American Contemporary Cuff Bracelets
Enamel
Vintage 1970s American Bangles
Gold Plate
Vintage 1980s American Modern Bangles
American Cuff Bracelets
20th Century American Chain Bracelets
1990s American Art Deco Beaded 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.