Vintage Bracelets

Bracelets come in more forms than almost any other kind of costume jewelry: rigid bangles and hinged cuffs, flexible link bracelets, charm bracelets, and line bracelets set with rhinestones. Victorian bracelets often feature engraved gold-tone metal or jet, while the 1930s and 1940s introduced Bakelite bangles and chunky retro gold-tone designs. Mid-century makers such as Miriam Haskell, Schreiner and Kenneth Jay Lane brought couture ideas to costume pieces, and the 1980s favored bold, sculptural cuffs. When choosing a vintage bracelet, check the inner measurement and the clasp type, both listed where known. Each listing describes the materials, era and any signature, so you know exactly what you are buying.