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Victorian Gate Bracelet

Victorian Gold Gate Link Bracelet
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
An 8.5 inch classic Victorian gate bracelet, with hand made curb links of 9 karat rose gold. Some
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Antique 1890s Retro Bracelets

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9k Gold, Rose Gold

Victorian 9K Gold Antique Heart Padlock Gate Bracelet UK 9.8 Gr Clean
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Victorian 9K Gold Vintage Heart Padlock Gate Bracelet UK 7.75 Inch 9.8 gr Clean In good overall
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Antique 1880s English Victorian Charm Bracelets

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9k Gold

Antique Seed Pearl and Enamel Yellow Gold Gate Bracelet
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
bracelet; part of our diverse antique jewelry collections. This stunning antique Victorian bracelet has
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Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Link Bracelets

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Pearl, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique Seed Pearl and Enamel Yellow Gold Gate Bracelet
Antique Seed Pearl and Enamel Yellow Gold Gate Bracelet
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H 0.2 in W 0.2 in L 7.1 in
Antique 5.19 Carat Citrine and 3.72 Carat Peridot Yellow Gold Gate Bracelet
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
gate style bracelet; part of our diverse antique jewellery and estate jewelry collections. This fine
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Antique 1890s English Link Bracelets

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Citrine, Peridot, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 9K Gold Heart Padlock Curb Chain Charms Bracelet
Located in Rotterdam, NL
attractive to wear in every occasion. In Victorian times, gifting a "gate" bracelet - with its
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Late 20th Century British Charm Bracelets

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9k Gold

Vintage 9ct Rose Gold Padlock Heart Charm Curb Bracelet
Located in Rotterdam, NL
attractive to wear. In Victorian times, gifting a "gate" bracelet - with its characteristic padlock heart
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Late 20th Century British Charm Bracelets

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9k Gold

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Located in Kendal, GB
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Located in Camelford, GB
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Victorian Peridot Gate Bracelet
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
A classic Victorian gate bracelet created of unusually-shaped links of 15 karat gold, each
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Victorian Sterling Silver Gate Bracelet Watch Fob
Located in Towson, MD
One sterling silver Victorian gate bracelet features engrave links and a three-sided rock crystal
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Located in Philadelphia, PA
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Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
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Located in Chevy Chase, MD
A beautiful English 9k yellow gold open link gate bracelet. The bracelet has a heart shaped
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Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Located in Baltimore, MD
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Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
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Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
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Located in Sale, Cheshire
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Located in Sale, Cheshire
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Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
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Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
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Antique Victorian Gold Gate Bracelet Fancy Links, circa 1900
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
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Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
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Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
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Victorian Gate Bracelet For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact victorian gate bracelet you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 9k Gold and 18k Gold. Making the right choice when shopping for a victorian gate bracelet may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 19th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 20th Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. A victorian gate bracelet can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but Garnet rings, from our inventory of 2, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes alternatives. Most of our victorian gate bracelet for sale are for women, but there are 3 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Victorian Gate Bracelet?

On average, a victorian gate bracelet at 1stDibs sells for $1,466, while they’re typically $395 on the low end and $5,592 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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.