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What is an open bracelet called?
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An open bracelet is called a cuff bracelet. The name comes from the fact that this type of bracelet is typically worn right at the wrist, where the cuff of a shirt would normally sit. Cuff bracelets have been worn for thousands of years. Anthropologists and archaeologists have discovered ancient cuff bracelets produced by Maya, Egyptian, Greek, Chinese and Roman people. Shop a wide range of cuff bracelets on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
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Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Paris Gilt Metal Foliage Cuff c 1980s
Located in University City, MO
Yves Saint Laurent rive gauche gilt metal foliage cuff bracelet c 1980
The wide heavy cuff is designed with a trio of gilt metal leaves
The leaves are sheathed in luminous gilt plat...
Category
Vintage 1980s French Modern Cuff Bracelets
Materials
Gilt Metal
IRADJ MOINI Spectacular Glass Cabochon Semi Precious Jeweled Cluster Cuff 1990s
By Iradj Moini
Located in University City, MO
IRADJ MOINI Spectacular glass cabochon semi precious jeweled cluster artisan cuff bracelet
The handmade bracelet is embellished with a cluster of primarily pastel glass cabochon sett...
Category
Late 20th Century Artisan Cuff Bracelets
Materials
Amethyst, Crystal, Brass
Attractive Victorian Gilt Ruby Bangle
Located in New York, NY
Attractive Victorian Gilt Ruby Bangle from the 19th Century. Made of gilt metal with foiled rubies in a high Victorian style with grape clusters and ornate foliage. Made circa 1870 l...
Category
Antique 1870s Indian High Victorian Cuff Bracelets
Materials
Ruby, Gilt Metal
Horseshoe Charm Bracelet Ruby Diamond Chain Cuff Good Luck 14k Gold Plated
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Horseshoe Bracelet White Diamond Chain Cuff Lucky Charm Bangle Good Luck Talisman J Dauphin
Designer: J DAUPHIN
The Horseshoe Bracelet is a chain of large open links that wraps the...
Category
2010s Indian Contemporary Bangles
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Brass
Snake Bangle Serpent Bracelet Blue Sapphire Emerald Ruby J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Snake Bangle Serpent Bracelet Blue Sapphire Emerald Ruby
Designer: J DAUPHIN
The Snake Bangle is handcrafted in 14k gold plated brass, featuring three sculptural snake heads positi...
Category
2010s Indian Victorian Bangles
Materials
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Gold Plate, Brass
GERARD YOSCA Gold Plate & Rhinestone Cuff Bracelet With Lion Motif
By Gerard Yosca
Located in Atlanta, GA
Late 20th Century Gerard Yosca gold plated cuff bracelet with a hammered finish and a regal lion medallion framed in sparkling crystal rhinestones. The two inch wide bracelet makes ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Cuff Bracelets
Materials
Gold Plate
