Vintage Diamond Gold Bangle Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Diamond Gold Bangle Bracelet This striking vintage bangle bracelet is a testament to refined artistry and elegance, crafted in 14-karat yellow gold and adorned with a dazzli...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage Retro Style Tank Link Bracelet 14 Karat Yellow Gold 69.3 Grams
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Retro style bracelet featuring 5 rows of a tank motif weighing 69.3 grams in 14 Karat Yellow Gold. Great looking bracelet!
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 5.75ct Diamond Sapphire Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
This is a beautiful platinum bracelet from the Art Deco era. The bracelet is set with sparkling old mine cut diamonds that weigh approximately 5.75ct. The color of these diamonds is ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage Wide Bamboo Link Wide Bracelet 63.9 Grams 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat Yellow gold bracelet featuring a Bamboo motif link weighing 63.9 grams. More link bracelets available. Search Harbor Diamonds DM for more pictures and videos.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Link Wide Bracelet 42.7 Grams Made in Italy
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
A bold and substantial vintage 14K yellow gold bracelet, beautifully crafted with wide interlocking links that create a fluid, luxurious silhouette. This statement piece measures 7.2...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Buccellati Diamond Bracelet
By Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k white gold with Round Brilliant cut Diamonds weighing a total of approximately 14.00 carats. Signed by Buccellati Circa 1960s 6 1/2 inches
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage Filigree Style Diamond Bracelet
Located in Montgomery, AL
We always love bracelets like this!! Bracelet Details Material: 14K White Gold Lower; Platinum Top Era: Art Deco 1920 - 1940 Width: 8.3mm Weight: 13.6 Grams Length: 7 Inches Can Be ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Vintage 18K & Diamond Bracelet
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Broomall, PA
A Tiffany & Co. bracelet crafted in 18K yellow gold. Set with diamonds. Total diamond weight approximately 1.0 carats. Measures approximately length 7 in. Weighs 50.5 grams. Stam...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$44,740Sale Price|35% Off
Stunning Vintage 28.00CT Diamond Platinum Bracelet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage 1950's Diamond Bracelet 28.00ct Brilliant Round Diamonds G-H Color VS-SI Clarity 63 grams Platinum 7 Inches Long .50 Inches Wide Comes With a Guld Laboratories Appraisal For...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Platinum Sapphire & Diamond Tennis Bracelet
Located in Montgomery, AL
Deep blue square-cut sapphires alternate with luminous old European-cut diamond sin a. crisp, symmetrical composition. Set in Platinum, this vintage bracelet balances rich color wit...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1990s Cartier Geomatric Diamond Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in London, England
A vintage Cartier diamond bracelet set in 18k yellow gold, circa 1990s.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 4.80ct Diamond Tennis Line Bracelet
Located in London, England
A stunning vintage diamond tennis bracelet set in 14k yellow gold.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1.20ct Diamond Bracelet, c.1950s
Located in London, GB
A beautiful example of 1950s craftsmanship, this bracelet is adorned with a line of twelve glittering diamonds. Each weighing 0.10 carat, the diamonds are expertly rub over set in pl...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 2.00ct Diamond Bracelet, c.1980s
Located in London, GB
A total of 2.00 carat in sparkling round brilliant diamonds adorn this beautiful bracelet from the 1980s. Crafted in 18 carat yellow gold, each bracelet link is formed in a sweet bow...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Camphor Glass & Diamond Platinum Bracelet
Located in Montgomery, AL
We are in awe over this vintage gem!! Bracelet Details Material: Platinum Era: Art Deco 1920 - 1940 Head Width: 23mm Bracelet Width: 3mm Weight: 21.1 Grams Length: 8 Inch; Fits like...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Platinum & Diamond French Retro Bracelet
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
This exquisite 1940s bracelet is a stunning example of fine jewelry craftsmanship. Made from luxurious platinum, it features an impressive collection of mixed-cut diamonds that total...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 18K Gold Enamel Diamond Bracelet
Located in Flushing, NY
Vintage 18K Gold Enamel Diamond Bracelet Approximate Dimensions: 19.5 cm (Length) 0.8 cm (Width) Approx. 0.07 carat (Diamond) 30.7 grams in weight. ** All dimensions listed above...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1960s Verdura Diamond Bracelet Pair
By Verdura
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow and white gold with 136 Round Brilliant cut Diamonds per bracelet weighing approximately 6.80 carats. Together the bracelets carry 272 Round Brilliant cu...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage Diamond and Emerald Link Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Diamond and Emerald Link Bracelet This elegant vintage bracelet showcases a rhythmic pattern of oval-shaped emeralds interspersed with round diamonds, set in a graceful 14K ...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s 25.00 Carat Diamond Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum with a Marquise cut Diamond at the center weighing approximately 1.00 carat, a pair of Pear-Shaped Diamonds weighing approximately 1.20 carats each, anothe...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1950s 13.50 Carat Diamond Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum with an Emerald cut Diamond at the center weighing approximately 1.50 carats, and Round Brilliant, Baguette, and Marquise cut Diamonds weighing a total of ...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Victoria Diamond Cluster Bracelet
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, England
A stunning vintage Tiffany & Co. Victoria diamond mixed cluster bracelet set in platinum, circa 2022.
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1960s Yellow Diamonds and White Diamonds Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum featuring Pear-Shaped treated Fancy Yellow Diamonds weighing a total of approximately 20.00 carats, as well as Marquise and Round Brilliant cut White Diamo...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1950s 15.00 Carat Diamond Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum with Round Brilliant, Baguette, and Marquise cut Diamonds weighing a total of approximately 15.00 carats. Circa 1950s Size 6 1/2 inches
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 14k Gold Octagonal Diamond Bangle Bracelet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Product details: A 14k yellow gold diamond bangle bracelet with an octagonal shape and open-sided construction. Round diamonds line the three front sections in a contrasting white-me...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Vintage Diamond Bangle Bracelet 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Montgomery, AL
Elegant on its own or layered with other bangles, it has that effortless vintage glamour that never feels overdone. Bracelet Details Material: 14K Yellow Gold Bracelet Width: 2.3mm...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Cartier Diadea Diamond 18K Gold Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in Flushing, NY
A vintage Cartier Diadea bracelet crafted in 18K yellow gold, designed as a continuous series of sculptural open oval links punctuated by marquise-shaped diamond-set elements.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage Diamond and 18 Carat Gold Bracelet
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This lovely 18 carat gold mariner link bracelet is set with a diamond link as the main detail.. The diamond total of this bracelet is 1.3carat. Length: 18.5cm Link Width: 5mm Weig...
Diamond, Gold
Vintage 1940s 30.73 Carat Diamond Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum with 5 GIA certified Emerald cut Diamonds at the center weighing a total of 7.73 carats, and Old European and Baguette cut Diamonds weighing approximately ...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Turquoise and Diamond Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow and white gold featuring 14 Cabochon Turquoise and Round Brilliant cut Diamonds weighing a total of approximately 15.00 carats. Circa 1950s 7 3/4 inches
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Vintage 1940s 40.00 Carat Diamond Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum with Round Brilliant and Baguette cut Diamonds weighing a total of approximately 40.00 carats. Circa 1940s Size 7 1/2 inches
Diamond, Platinum
925 Sterling Silver Vintage Bracelet For Women Natural Diamond Polki Bracelet.
Located in Chicago, IL
925 Sterling Silver Vintage Bracelet For Women Natural Diamond Polki Bracelet.
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
Tiffany & Co. Vintage Platinum 16.95ct Diamond Bracelet
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
Diamonds with a total weight of 16.95 carats cover the entirety of this vintage Tiffany & Co. bracelet.
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 10.00ct Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
The bracelet is set with approximately 10.00 carats of round brilliant-cut diamonds, graded G–H color with VS clarity.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage French 17 carats Diamond Bracelet, Platinum
Located in New York, NY
A Vintage French Diamond Bracelet made in Platinum.
Diamond, Platinum
$9,600Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Authentic Diamond and Yellow Gold Bracelet
By Roberto Coin
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage 1.76 ct total weight 14K Yellow Gold Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Ribbon Tennis Bracelet.
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Diamond and 14 Carat Gold Bracelet
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This lovely 14 carat gold bracelet is set with 10 diamonds. The diamond total o this bracelet is 2 carat. The gold is a lovely brushed effect which goes perfectly with the glossy dia...
Diamond, Gold
Vintage Buccellati 18K Gold Rigato Diamond Cuff Bracelet
By Buccellati
Located in Miami, FL
Details Designer: Buccellati Period: Vintage Style: Cuff / Bangle Bracelet Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Diamonds: Approx. 0.70 Carats Total Weight Diamond Cut: Brilliant Round Diamond Col...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Natural Diamond Bracelet Platinum 8.15 TDW Vintage
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Natural Diamond Bracelet Platinum 8.15 TDW Vintage This gorgeous vintage bracelet is crafted in Platinum and 14K White Gold for the clasp.
Diamond, Platinum
Diamond Hamsa and Bead Vintage Designer Bracelet
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Designer Nala Vintage Diamond Hamsa and Bead Bracelet. Featuring a 1.00tcw Diamond Hamsa.
Diamond
Vintage Diamond and 9 Carat Gold Bracelet
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This lovely 9 carat gold bracelet is set with 5 diamonds in each link. The diamonds each measure 2 pts and the carat total is 1.6carat. Length: 19.5cm Link Width: 5mm Weight: 10.51g
Diamond, Gold
Vintage 18K Gold Diamond & Sapphire Bracelet, 5.95ct Diamonds, 1980s
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
A bold and beautifully structured vintage bracelet crafted in rich 18K yellow gold, featuring a striking geometric design of alternating rows.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Emerald and Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Bracelet
Located in Houston, TX
Vintage Emerald and Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Bracelet An elegant vintage bracelet crafted in solid 14K yellow gold, featuring a beautifully articulated design of natural marquise-cut...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Platinum Diamond Tennis Bracelet, 6.5ct Brilliant Cut Diamonds, Italy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage platinum bracelet with brilliant diamonds for a total of 6.5 carats, Italy 1900s-1930s Length 18.5 cm
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 18K White Gold Diamond Pave Bracelet
Located in Flushing, NY
Vintage 18K White Gold Diamond Pave Bracelet Approximate Dimensions: 17 cm (Length) 2 cm (Width) Approx. 19.4 carats (Diamond) 73.5 grams in weight
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Turquoise Diamond Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
On October 26, 1958, Pan American World Airways inaugurated the first scheduled transatlantic Boeing 707 service from New York to Paris, marking the beginning of regular high-speed p...
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gold Vintage Navratan Bracelet with Diamonds & Pearls
Located in Jaipur, IN
A remarkable fusion of royal artistry and timeless elegance, this 18kt Gold Enamel Navratan Bracelet is a true celebration of India's rich jewelry heritage. Navratan meaning nine luc...
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Cat’s Eye...
Vintage 20th Century Emerald and Diamond Bracelet
Located in Miami, FL
Set in Platinum. Composed of 119 Round-Brilliant cut Diamonds and 18 Tapered-cut natural Emeralds. Approximately 10 carats Diamonds and 0.50 carat Emeralds.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Vintage 18K Gold and Diamond Crossover Cuff Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 18K Gold and Diamond Crossover Cuff Bracelet This exquisite vintage cuff bracelet, crafted in luminous 18K yellow gold, exudes an air of elegance with its beautifully sculpt...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mellerio Platinum 13.25cttw Vintage Diamond French Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in the luxury of a bygone era with this exquisite Platinum Diamond Bracelet, adorned with a mesmerizing array of 156 diamonds totaling 13.25 carats.
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage White Gold and Platinum Diamond Openwork Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
This vintage bracelet combines white gold and platinum in an intricate openwork design set with 1.78ctw of diamonds.
Diamond, White Gold, Platinum
Vintage 2.9 carat Diamond and Platinum Tennis Bracelet
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This stunning bracelet holds a total of 2.9carats worth of sparkling diamonds and is an absolute stunner! The diamonds are a H/I colour VSI. The stones are all set in platinum. Len...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 18K White Gold Diamond Pearl Bracelet
Located in Flushing, NY
Vintage 18K White Gold Diamond Pearl Bracelet Marked: 18K Approximate Dimensions: 18 cm (Length) 1.8 cm (Width) 2.68 mm - 3.35 mm (Pearl) 38.1 grams in weight. ** All dimensions ...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Diamond and 18 Carat Gold Gate Bracelet
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This lovely 18 carat gold gate bracelet is set with three diamond links. The diamonds measure 8pts each. Length: 19cm Link Width: 7mm Weight: 15.9g
Diamond, Gold
Vintage 14k White Gold Jade and Diamond Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Oval cabochon cut jade alternates with geometric diamond-set links in this vintage 14k white gold bracelet.
Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage French 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Link Bracelet
Located in Flushing, NY
A sophisticated vintage French bracelet, crafted in 18K yellow gold and distinguished by its elegant sculptural form, finely textured goldwork, and diamond-set accents.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 10k White and Yellow Gold Diamond Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Oval pavé diamond panels alternate with individual diamond-set links in this vintage 10k white and yellow gold bracelet.
Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Gold Link Bracelet with Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold featuring Round Brilliant cut Diamonds weighing a total of approximately 9.00 carats. Circa 1980s 7 3/4 x 5/8 inches
Diamond, 18k Gold
1970s Platinum 30.00 Carat Diamonds Vintage Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
This is a beautiful diamond bracelet from the 1970's that is made in Platinum, with 30.00cts of mixed cut diamonds. Rounds, marquise and baguette cuts encrusted this lovely solid jew...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage pave diamond oxidized silver stackable hinged bracelet
Located in Delhi, DL
Vintage pave diamond sterling silver hinged bracelet consists of: Diamond type: Pave diamonds Diamond color: Grey Metal: Silver Metal Purity: Sterling Silver or 92.5% Pure silver Co...
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.
From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!
There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.
Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.
In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).
When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And on 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.
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.
This iconic jewel has captured countless hearts with its elegant design and its amatory symbolism. Counterfeiters have taken note of the demand and created fake versions. If you’re looking for a genuine Cartier Love bracelet, it’s crucial to check all the elements for authenticity. Our guide will teach you the telltale traits of a knockoff.
Mid-20th-century designer Andrew Grima upended tradition with his avant-garde aesthetic.
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The decades-old design is one of the most sought-after pieces of jewelry in the world.
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The philanthropist and heiress was an avid jewelry collector, and her trove of Jean Schlumberger creations embodies the love of nature she shared with the famed designer.