Bracelets have a long history and may have been worn for rituals and ornamentation as early as 7,000 years ago. Ancient bracelets have been discovered by archaeologists in China, Mesopotamia, and Egypt.
Bracelets were initially crafted from grasses, slender tree limbs, and shells before being created from copper and bronze.
Bracelets made of gold and silver first appeared shortly after the Bronze Age (2000–1400 B.C.). As jewelry started to be used as a status and wealth symbol in various countries, it became increasingly ornate and embellished with shells and stones.
Diamond bracelets have been adorned with various gemstones, including diamonds, as early as 300 BC. These straightforward yet opulent bracelets, which first emerged in the 1920s as diamond line bracelets, rose in popularity in the 1970s and are still in demand today.