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Plastic Vintage Bracelets

French jewelry designer. Four bracelets in clear plastic. Late 20th C.
French jewelry designer. Four bracelets in clear plastic. Late 20th C.

French jewelry designer. Four bracelets in clear plastic. Late 20th C.

Located in bronshoj, DK

French jewelry designer. Four bracelets in clear plastic. Late 20th century. In excellent condition with minor signs of use.

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Late 20th Century French Plastic Vintage Bracelets

French jewelry designer. Three bracelets. Two in plastic and one in wood.
French jewelry designer. Three bracelets. Two in plastic and one in wood.

French jewelry designer. Three bracelets. Two in plastic and one in wood.

Located in bronshoj, DK

French jewelry designer. Three bracelets. Two in plastic and one in wood. Amber-colored and in shades of brown.

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Late 20th Century French Plastic Vintage Bracelets

CORO signed vintage gold tone plastic flowers rhinestones designer link bracelet
CORO signed vintage gold tone plastic flowers rhinestones designer link bracelet

CORO signed vintage gold tone plastic flowers rhinestones designer link bracelet

By Coro

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • signed CORO • gold tone with plastic and rhinestones • vintage designer bracelet MEASUREMENTS  •  CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear ...

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Late 20th Century Plastic Vintage Bracelets

Vintage copper tone plastic metal flowers sand stones designer link bracelet
Vintage copper tone plastic metal flowers sand stones designer link bracelet

Vintage copper tone plastic metal flowers sand stones designer link bracelet

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • unsigned • copper tone metal with rhinestones, plastic and sand stones • vintage designer bracelet MEASUREMENTS  •  CONDITION • very good vintage condition with mini...

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Late 20th Century Plastic Vintage Bracelets

Vintage cream color carved hard plastic lions head bangle bracelet
Vintage cream color carved hard plastic lions head bangle bracelet

Vintage cream color carved hard plastic lions head bangle bracelet

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • unsigned • carved hard plastic • vintage bangle bracelet MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • excellent vintage condition with minimal signs of wear ❤️❤️ VINTAGE DESIGNER JE...

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1980s Plastic Vintage Bracelets

Vintage early plastic white chain colorful flowers 1950's charm bracelet
Vintage early plastic white chain colorful flowers 1950's charm bracelet

Vintage early plastic white chain colorful flowers 1950's charm bracelet

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • unsigned • plastic chain with dangle flowers and leafs • vintage designer bracelet MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of w...

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20th Century Plastic Vintage Bracelets

c.1940s-1950s Abstract Sculpted Carved Wood Plastic Chain Necklace Bracelet Set
c.1940s-1950s Abstract Sculpted Carved Wood Plastic Chain Necklace Bracelet Set

c.1940s-1950s Abstract Sculpted Carved Wood Plastic Chain Necklace Bracelet Set

Located in Thiensville, WI

c.1940s-1950s Brown Red Plastic Abstract Sculpted (Carved Wood Look) Chain Necklace Bracelet Set Circa: 1940s-1950s: Style: Chain bracelet and necklace set Color(s): Chain: shades...

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1950s Plastic Vintage Bracelets

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Vintage Fruit Salad Plastic Bracelet

Vintage Fruit Salad Plastic Bracelet

Located in San Francisco, CA

Vintage bracelet made in W Germany. Unworn, excellent condition.

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1950s German Plastic Vintage Bracelets

1940s Turquoise Glass and Black Plastic Vintage Jewellery Set
1940s Turquoise Glass and Black Plastic Vintage Jewellery Set

1940s Turquoise Glass and Black Plastic Vintage Jewellery Set

Located in Wigan, GB

It is easy to imagine the bracelet stacked with other bracelets of varying materials and structures with a simple jersey maxi in muted tones on a Spring/Summer holiday.

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1940s Unknown Plastic Vintage Bracelets

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Gilt Metal

1950s Miriam Haskell Green Plastic Bead and Russian Gold Metal Bracelet
1950s Miriam Haskell Green Plastic Bead and Russian Gold Metal Bracelet

1950s Miriam Haskell Green Plastic Bead and Russian Gold Metal Bracelet

By Miriam Haskell

Located in London, GB

Carmen Miranda would have worked this Miriam Haskell Bracelet! Deceptively chunky, Miriam Haskell cleverly designed this oval bracelet using plastic marbleised green and black beads...

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1950s American Plastic Vintage Bracelets

1950's LISNER for SCHIAPARELLI Frosted Leaves and Stonework Link Bracelet
1950's LISNER for SCHIAPARELLI Frosted Leaves and Stonework Link Bracelet

1950's LISNER for SCHIAPARELLI Frosted Leaves and Stonework Link Bracelet

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Reseembling American manufacturer LISNER with its frosted molded plastic leaf bracelets, this frosted molded glass version manufactured for Schiaparelli in the USA is a more sophisti...

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1950s American Plastic Vintage Bracelets

1950s Lisner/Schiaparelli Frosted Glass Antiqued Goldtone Veined Leaf Brooch/Pin
1950s Lisner/Schiaparelli Frosted Glass Antiqued Goldtone Veined Leaf Brooch/Pin

1950s Lisner/Schiaparelli Frosted Glass Antiqued Goldtone Veined Leaf Brooch/Pin

By Elsa Schiaparelli

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Reseembling American manufacturer LISNER with its frosted molded plastic leaf bracelets, pins and earrings, this frosted molded glass version manufactured for Schiaparelli in the USA...

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1950s American Plastic Vintage Bracelets

1950s Schiaparelli Frosted Glass Antiqued Goldtone Veined Leaf Clip Earrings
1950s Schiaparelli Frosted Glass Antiqued Goldtone Veined Leaf Clip Earrings

1950s Schiaparelli Frosted Glass Antiqued Goldtone Veined Leaf Clip Earrings

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Resembling American manufacturer LISNER with its frosted molded plastic leaf bracelets, pins and earrings, this frosted molded glass version manufactured for Schiaparelli in the USA ...

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1950s American Plastic Vintage Bracelets

Weiss Floral Bouquet Basket Brooch
Weiss Floral Bouquet Basket Brooch

Weiss Floral Bouquet Basket Brooch

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W 1.75 in L 2 in

Weiss Floral Bouquet Basket Brooch

By Albert Weiss

Located in Mastic Beach, NY

Weiss jewelry designs include beautifully designed clear and colored rhinestone jewelry and gold tone and japanned settings, colored plastic and rhinestone bracelets, enamel pieces a...

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1950s Plastic Vintage Bracelets

Assortment of Camp Craft Plastic Bracelets
Assortment of Camp Craft Plastic Bracelets

Assortment of Camp Craft Plastic Bracelets

Located in Ferndale, MI

Assortment of Camp Craft Plastic Bracelets

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1950s American Plastic Vintage Bracelets

Plastic Bangle Bracelets, 1950's
Plastic Bangle Bracelets, 1950's

Plastic Bangle Bracelets, 1950's

Located in Atlanta, GA

A pair of 1950's plastic bangle bracelets in an ivory white and olive green.

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1950s American Retro Plastic Vintage Bracelets

Bakelite Style 1940's Carved Bangle Bracelets, Set of 3
Bakelite Style 1940's Carved Bangle Bracelets, Set of 3

Bakelite Style 1940's Carved Bangle Bracelets, Set of 3

Located in Atlanta, GA

Collection of 1940's carved plastic bangle bracelets that have the look of bakelite in a trio of autumnal colors.

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1940s American Art Deco Plastic Vintage Bracelets

LEA STEIN French Fused Plastic Op Art Bangle Bracelet, C.1970
LEA STEIN French Fused Plastic Op Art Bangle Bracelet, C.1970

LEA STEIN French Fused Plastic Op Art Bangle Bracelet, C.1970

By Lea Stein

Located in Atlanta, GA

French designer, Lea Stein, has been making whimsical plastic jewelry since the late 1960’s and is often recognized for her unique method of layering cellulose acetate to create a ‘s...

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1970s French Retro Plastic Vintage Bracelets

A dynamic chrome metal and plastic Space Age cuff, French, 1970s
A dynamic chrome metal and plastic Space Age cuff, French, 1970s

A dynamic chrome metal and plastic Space Age cuff, French, 1970s

Located in Greyabbey, County Down

A very unusual, highly dynamic and most striking design makes this chrome metal bangle immediately eye catching, and a true conversation piece. The main body of this piece is a chrom...

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1970s French Modernist Plastic Vintage Bracelets

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Base Metal

1980s Vintage Bracelets x 2 - Barbed Wire Detailing - Black Plastic - Rare
1980s Vintage Bracelets x 2 - Barbed Wire Detailing - Black Plastic - Rare

1980s Vintage Bracelets x 2 - Barbed Wire Detailing - Black Plastic - Rare

Located in KENT, United Kingdom

Product Details: 980s Vintage Bracelets x 2 - Barbed Wire Detailing - Black Plastic - RARE Materials: Black Plastic Size: Freesize Bracelet Inner Circumference: 24 cm Bracelet Depth...

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1980s British Plastic Vintage Bracelets

Plastic Pastel Flower Statement Bracelet By Mode Art, 1960s
Plastic Pastel Flower Statement Bracelet By Mode Art, 1960s

Plastic Pastel Flower Statement Bracelet By Mode Art, 1960s

Located in McKinney, TX

- Vintage item - 7.5" length - 1.2" width - Gold plated - White, yellow, mint green, baby blue and pink plastic flower - Aurora Borealis AB crystal accents - Fold over clasp cl...

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1960s American Modern Plastic Vintage Bracelets

c.1940's Clear Plastic Lucite Reversed Hand Carved Goldfish Cuff Bracelet
c.1940's Clear Plastic Lucite Reversed Hand Carved Goldfish Cuff Bracelet

c.1940's Clear Plastic Lucite Reversed Hand Carved Goldfish Cuff Bracelet

Located in Thiensville, WI

Vintage c.1940's clear plastic lucite reversed hand carved bracelet. Reverse hand carved underwater motif of goldfish, rocks, and seaweed. Smooth beveled edges. Small cuff opening. U...

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1940s Plastic Vintage Bracelets

c.1930s-1940s Clear Plastic Lucite Reversed Handcarved Fish Bone Bangle Bracelet
c.1930s-1940s Clear Plastic Lucite Reversed Handcarved Fish Bone Bangle Bracelet

c.1930s-1940s Clear Plastic Lucite Reversed Handcarved Fish Bone Bangle Bracelet

Located in Thiensville, WI

Extremely rare vintage c.late 1930's - early 1940's clear plastic with ivory color back etched fish bone design bypass bangle bracelet. Reversed hand carved horizontal fish bone patt...

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Mid-20th Century Plastic Vintage Bracelets

c.1930s-1940s Blue Plastic Lucite Reversed Handcarved Fish Bone Bangle Bracelet
c.1930s-1940s Blue Plastic Lucite Reversed Handcarved Fish Bone Bangle Bracelet

c.1930s-1940s Blue Plastic Lucite Reversed Handcarved Fish Bone Bangle Bracelet

Located in Thiensville, WI

Extremely rare vintage circa late 1930's - early 1940's clear plastic with blue color back etched fish bone design bypass bangle bracelet. Reversed hand carved horizontal fish bone p...

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Mid-20th Century Plastic Vintage Bracelets

Vintage Paco Rabane Plastic Bracelet 1990s
Vintage Paco Rabane Plastic Bracelet 1990s

Vintage Paco Rabane Plastic Bracelet 1990s

By Paco Rabanne

Located in Austin, TX

Year: 1990 Hallmark: Paco Rabanne Dimensions: 7.67 in Materials: base metal, plastic

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1990s Plastic Vintage Bracelets

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Base Metal

Vintage Plastic Blue Navy Coral Bracelet 1980s
Vintage Plastic Blue Navy Coral Bracelet 1980s

Vintage Plastic Blue Navy Coral Bracelet 1980s

Located in Austin, TX

Year: 1980 Hallmark: - Dimensions: 7.28 in Materials: base metal, plastic, rhinestones

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1980s Plastic Vintage Bracelets

Vintage Napier Brown Color Plastic Charms 1950's
Vintage Napier Brown Color Plastic Charms 1950's

Vintage Napier Brown Color Plastic Charms 1950's

By Napier

Located in Austin, TX

Year: 1950 Hallmark: Napier Dimensions: 8.26 in Materials: base metal, plastic

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1950s Plastic Vintage Bracelets

Materials

Base Metal

CHRISTIAN DIOR Fantasy Bracelet in Green and Multicolored Plastic Beads
CHRISTIAN DIOR Fantasy Bracelet in Green and Multicolored Plastic Beads

CHRISTIAN DIOR Fantasy Bracelet in Green and Multicolored Plastic Beads

By Christian Dior

Located in Paris, FR

CHRISTIAN DIOR fantasy bracelet in green and multicolored plastic beads. Artificial clasp with brand initials. Dimensions: inside diameter: 7 cm wrist circumference: 27.5 cm. Deli...

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Late 20th Century Plastic Vintage Bracelets

Three Hattie Carnegie Style Faux Ivory Bangle Bracelets
Three Hattie Carnegie Style Faux Ivory Bangle Bracelets

Three Hattie Carnegie Style Faux Ivory Bangle Bracelets

Located in Hudson, NY

Group of three Hattie Carnegie style faux ivory bangle bracelets. Two inset with faux turquoise and one with faux coral within gilt metal disks. Hinged clasps.

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1960s American Plastic Vintage Bracelets

Materials

Plastic, Paste

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Located in Wan Chai District, HK

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Jade

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Located in Morongo Valley, CA

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By Kenneth Jay Lane

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Plastic Vintage Bracelets For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a broad range of plastic vintage bracelets for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Base Metal, Gilt Metal and PVD-Coated, these items were constructed with great care. Our inventory is broad and distinctive, with accessories on offer that were made as long ago as the 20th Century to those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Modern and Art Deco are consistently popular styles when it comes to plastic vintage bracelets. Many examples in our inventory of these items are appealing no matter their origins, but Christian Dior, Miriam Haskell and Napier produced popular versions that are worth a look. Many pieces in our collection are stylish for most occasions, but Crystal versions, from our inventory of 1, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. A selection of round cut can be found today on these pages. If you’re browsing the variety of plastic vintage bracelets for sale, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men.

How Much are Plastic Vintage Bracelets?

Prices for plastic vintage bracelets start at $55 and top out at $1,484 with these bracelets, on average, selling for $257.

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.

Questions About Plastic Vintage Bracelets

  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 20, 2024
    To tell if a bracelet is vintage, look on the inside or clasp for a maker's mark. By researching the maker using trusted online resources and learning about the types of pieces they created, you can often get a rough idea of when your bracelet was produced. Vintage bracelets are 20 to 99 years old. Any bracelet that is 100 years old or older is antique. If you encounter any difficulties during your research, a certified appraiser or experienced jeweler can help date your piece. Find a wide range of vintage bracelets on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The easiest way to tell if a bead is glass or plastic is to feel it. Glass beads will be cooler to the touch, whereas plastic beads will be closer to room temperature and warm up quickly in your hands. Another test you can perform is to listen to the sound. Glass has a distinctive ring since it’s harder whereas plastic is softer and has a duller sound. Shop a range of vintage glass bead pieces on 1stDibs.