Upper Arm Bracelet
Antique 19th Century British Art Deco Bangles
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century American Modern Bracelets
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Victorian More Bracelets
Coral, Pinchbeck
Vintage 1970s Swedish Bangles
Silver
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Bangles
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Bangles
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Bangles
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Bangles
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Bangles
2010s French Modern Bangles
Vintage 1910s French Art Nouveau Bangles
Late 20th Century French Cuff Bracelets
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Bangles
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Bangles
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Bangles
Early 20th Century American Baroque Revival Beaded Bracelets
Crystal, Brass, Gilt Metal, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Bangles
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Antique 19th Century Indian Artisan More Bracelets
Diamond, Gold, Enamel
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Vintage 1960s American Retro Bangles
White Diamond, Garnet, Yellow Gold
2010s French Wrist Watches
Steel, Stainless Steel
2010s Tennis Bracelets
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Bangles
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Link Bracelets
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Coral, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French For The Desk
1930s French Maxi Dresses
Early 2000s French Modern Cuff Bracelets
Crystal, Base Metal
Vintage 1950s Spanish Retro Bangles
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Bangles
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Coral, 14k Gold, Gold
1930s French Capes
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Link Bracelets
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Antique Early 1900s Indian More Bracelets
Diamond, Gold
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian More Bracelets
Emerald, Garnet
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Bangles
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Bangles
1990s British Cuff Bracelets
Crystal
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Bangles
Vintage 1970s Norwegian Modernist Cuff Bracelets
Sterling Silver
Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Revival Cuff Bracelets
22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1960s Mexican Modernist Cuff Bracelets
Silver, Brass, Copper
Vintage 1970s Danish Modernist Cuff Bracelets
Sterling Silver
20th Century Cuff Bracelets
Silver
Late 20th Century British Indian Ocean Territory Anglo-Indian Cuff Brace...
Amethyst, Diamond, Citrine, Gold Plate, Silver
2010s American Cuff Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Cuff Bracelets
Brass
Vintage 1960s American Cuff Bracelets
Vintage 1960s American Clamper Bracelets
Silver Plate
Vintage 1960s American Retro Bangles
Gold Plate, Brass, Gilt Metal
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Link Bracelets
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1960s Swedish Bangles
Silver
Late 20th Century British Indian Ocean Territory Anglo-Indian Cuff Brace...
Citrine, Diamond, Amethyst, Gold Plate, Silver
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Bangles
Gilt Metal
Unknown Cuff Bracelets
Diamond
Early 20th Century Art Deco More Bracelets
18k Gold
1990s Cuff Bracelets
French Bangles
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Bangles
American Cuff Bracelets
Diamond, 18k Gold
French Bangles
Vintage 1930s More Bracelets
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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.
Find a diverse collection of bracelets that you can sort by style, stone cut and more on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertDecember 4, 2023What an upper arm bracelet is called varies. Some people refer to a piece of jewelry worn on the upper arm as an arm ring. Others call this type of bracelet an armlet or armband. Explore a collection of armlets from some of the world's top dealers on 1stDibs.
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