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Glimpse into the Past: Retro Buckle Bracelets

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We've seen mesh belts and bracelets,  but the combination of those two things creates the retro buckle bracelet, popular in the 40s and 50s.  Glam Hollywood starlets decked out their wrists with this look.  The buckle motif is still trendy today.  Below you'll find some amazing examples of the retro buckle bracelets.

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Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels with sapphires, diamonds and 18k yellow gold! This bracelet is all about the details: the round sapphires are set in a star setting on hexagonal links, the "buckle" part is bold, with 1.35 carats of diamonds. With 12.5 carats of sapphires to top it all off, any interested party is going to have to request a price check on this piece, from Beladora.

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Circa 1945, this buckle bracelet is done in 14k rose gold and platinum from The Three Graces. Although it is not an authentic Cartier piece, this one is almost identical. It can be adjusted to fit your wrist, with its largest size extending to 8.25 inches. The red stones are rubies, with 19 diamonds total. Price: $6250

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This bracelet is stunning, from Connoisseur Antiques available at 1stdibs. I like how the buckle is floral, rather than a typical buckle. Everything is set in 18k gold with 3.25 carats of diamonds! Price: $6600

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A great alternative to the more expensive and bold choices is this buckle bracelet. The sapphires and diamonds are minimal--the gold mesh is the main focus, which is done in 14k white and yellow. From Lang Antiques, priced at $1450.

Reader Comments (4)

Very retro- I like it!

February 9, 2010 | Unregistered CommenterKaliwizzle

Rogers Jewelry provides a fantastic collection of fashion diamond jeweler and trendy watches at the best competitive prices including custom orders with huge discounts.

Such amazing pieces, love Edwardian period jewelry but all periods so beautiful in their own right

September 28, 2011 | Unregistered CommenterDiamond rings

The retro jewelry is fantastic!

November 15, 2011 | Unregistered Commenterantique engagement rings

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