Bracelets & Bangles

With a vintage bracelet or antique bangle you are always in good company

A bracelet is a statement and an indispensable accessory – on your wrist, for every occasion and every opportunity. Vintage bracelets and antique bangles not only express your individuality and personality, they also tell you the fascinating stories they've experienced over the decades. At much too much, you'll discover vintage bracelets for your personal ensemble.

Statement bracelets speak for themselves – vintage bracelets & antique bangles speak to you too!

Bracelets are among the oldest pieces of jewelry known to mankind. Even in the Paleolithic period, we humans felt the need to adorn our wrists and thereby make a statement. Shells and stones were worn on a string on the arm from very early times. With the advent of metalworking around 4,000 BC, bracelets withritual significanceIn Roman, Greek and Celtic times, men wore metal or leather bracelets toProtectionIn the last few centuries, this history has given rise to artistic arm jewelry, which has been used as an expression ofwealth,Affiliationand asstatus symbolDuring the Renaissance, arm jewelry was seen as a symbol ofprosperityoften worn over clothing. Thus, in Northern Europe, wide bracelets for the upper or lower arm became fashionable. Today, a bracelet or bangle is afashion statement, without wordsThe variety and loving craftsmanship that have gone into the design of bracelets and bangles over the ages never ceases to amaze and amaze us.

From tennis matches to opera galas: Enjoy a brilliant appearance with charming companions on your arm

There's no occasion that doesn't require the right bracelet. Vintage bracelets and antique bangles are essential accessories for every occasion. Here are a few classics:

Tennis bracelet:The absolute classic - the diamond bracelet. Since 1920, theRivière-Armandpopular, a delicate bracelet with closely spaced, individually set diamonds flowing around the wrist. In England, this is calledEternity BraceletWhen tennis player Chris Evert lost her diamond bracelet at the 1987 US Open and the match was interrupted to search for it, the new, defining term was created –tennis braceletOur tip: Don't wear your vintage diamond bracelet to play tennis. Wear it to watch tennis and for any other occasion. From a business look to an opera gala, the classic diamond bracelet is the perfect complement to your dazzling appearance.
Charm bracelet:Begging for a supply ofCharms.A charm bracelet is aBracelet or wristlet, where severalsmall pendants (charms)Over time, this creates a highly individual piece of jewelry that tells a new story from the wearer's life with each new charm. Charm bracelets are also very popular as gifts among family and friends, as new charms can be added for different occasions.
Pearl bracelet:You don't need a wedding to wear pearls. Pearls have captivated humanity for millennia. In addition to their typical natural beauty of elegant white, golden South Sea pearls, dark Tahitian pearls, Akoya pearls, and freshwater cultured pearls have been crafted into unique bracelets. Each pearl bracelet can be described as unique, as each pearl is a unique natural product.
Flex bracelets and bangles:As the name suggests, this bracelet is flexible.
This means that these bracelets and bangles are slightly stretchable and bendable. One of the best-known manufacturers isFope.
Bracelets and cuffs:Bangles are also considered bracelets. Made of gold, silver, or other precious metals, bangles come in a variety of styles. They are made in a very purist style of gold or silver, and are available in closed form or as a cuff that can be easily slipped on. Cabochon-cut gemstones have been used for centuries to create accents. Cuffs are usually wider bangles that can also be worn over clothing.

First choice second-hand: Practical tips for choosing your vintage bracelets

We'd love for you to fall in love with a new vintage bracelet or antique bangle here at much too much. We have a few practical recommendations for you.

There is something for everyoneSkin tonethe right precious metal. Rose gold harmonizes well with paler skin tones, yellow gold suits light and tanned skin, and silver creates an attractive accent on darker skin.
When choosing the right bracelet, thestaturethe wearer. On a delicate wrist, delicate bracelets and fine necklaces
at its best. Wide vintage bracelets and heavy antique bangles or wide cuffs are the perfect accessories for larger wrists.
For a tight-fitting bracelet, you should allow at least half a centimeter of slack around your wrist. 1-2 cm of slack is perfect for loose bracelets. Under no circumstances should the bracelet be too long, so the bracelet doesn't get lost or snagged. The usuallengtha women's bracelet is 16 to 19 cm, a men's bracelet is usually 20 to 23 cm
long.
Right or left, or on both arms? In our culture, there are no rules or traditions that dictate a particular side. Practical considerations and personal taste are what matter. Bracelets can also be combined with watches; however, bracelets or bangles can become uncomfortable on the writing hand in everyday life, so they are worn on the other wrist.
Vintage bracelets or antique bangles are real team players and can be combined in many different ways.earrings, oneNecklaceorWrestlingEasily put together an expressive ensemble.