Tiffany Gold Leaf Bracelet
Vintage 1950s American More Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1940s American Romantic Link Bracelets
Sapphire, Moonstone, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Link Bracelets
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Link Bracelets
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
20th Century Retro Retro Bracelets
Garnet, Moonstone, Yellow Gold
1990s More Bracelets
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
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20th Century Italian Modern Charm Bracelets
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns
Early 2000s Italian Evening Gowns
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Clamper Bracelets
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Italian Modern Cocktail Rings
Chalcedony, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Band Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Cuff Bracelets
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern More Bracelets
Diamond, Platinum
1990s Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings
Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Diamond
Vintage 1960s Link Bracelets
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Edwardian More Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Silver
Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
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Vintage 1980s American Link Bracelets
14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Cuff Bracelets
Sterling Silver
20th Century Link Bracelets
Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary More Bracelets
Pearl, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Link Bracelets
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early 2000s French Bangles
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Bangles
18k Gold
20th Century French Bangles
18k Gold
Vintage 1940s American Charm Bracelets
10k Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, 9k Gold
Vintage 1980s French Cuff Bracelets
Gold Plate, Silver Plate
Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Early 2000s American Cuff Bracelets
18k Gold
Vintage 1950s American Retro Link Bracelets
14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Modern Bracelets
18k Gold
20th Century American Modernist Cuff Bracelets
Silver, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century American Modernist Cuff Bracelets
Silver, Sterling Silver
1990s Swiss Wrist Watches
Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Bangles
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century American Modern Cuff Bracelets
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
20th Century French Modern Bangles
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique 1890s American Aesthetic Movement Cuff Bracelets
Gold, Silver
Vintage 1970s Italian Link Bracelets
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Bangles
American Link Bracelets
20th Century American Bangles
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century More Bracelets
Diamond, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Link Bracelets
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Bangles
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Link Bracelets
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Link Bracelets
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Bangles
Turquoise, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Bangles
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century American More Bracelets
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
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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