Chinese Bracelet

China has a long heritage of artistic practices, its art history dating back to the Neolithic period around the 5th millennia. It was the era when jewelry started being made by Chinese artists working in different materials. Over the course of history, various styles emerged from different regions and eras, though the materials used and the styles remained largely unchanged. The collection of antique Chinese bracelets on online auctions at Bidsquare is wide and distinctive, dating from the 19th Century to the 21st Century, and includes round cut, oval cut, and tumbled Chinese bracelets.

Chinese bracelets were carved into round-shaped decorations with designs of animals and symbols and were worn on wrists and arms by both men and women alike to look beautiful, exorcise evils, as personal symbol status, and as betrothal gifts for centuries.  

Chinese Bracelet Through the Ages

Considered as a spiritual stone in China, Jade bracelets served as a link between the wearer and their ancestors. From the Zhou Dynasty onwards, Jade Bi (Yubi) was officially used for worshipping heaven while Jade Cong (Yucong) for offering sacrifice to the earth. Jade in itself was considered to be more valuable than precious metals, with its different colors signifying different levels of wealth and status in society. The Chinese bracelets and armlets of today are believed to be modeled after Jade Bi and Cong, which were both round and carved with elaborate patterns. With time, bracelets began to incorporate other materials, including gold, silver, and gemstones, etc. 

Almost all of the historical antique Chinese bracelets we see today date from the Victorian Era made exclusively for export to western countries. Bracelets made from carved jade by skilled craftsmen are priced differently based on their size, period, and other attributes.

Quick Facts about Chinese Bracelets

  • Chinese bracelets that feature images of certain things hold certain meanings to the wearers. 
  • The catfish on the bracelet signifies a happy marriage while Lotus flowers symbolize happiness and balance.
  • The jewelry of kings or emperors often depicted dragons or phoenixes.
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  • Vintage Chinese Turquoise Bracelet
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    $100 - $200

    Vintage Chinese Turquoise Bracelet

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    $100 - $200
  • 14K Multi Colored Jade Chinese Happiness Bracelet
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    $400 - $800

    14K Multi Colored Jade Chinese Happiness Bracelet

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    $400 - $800
  • (6) Chinese Green Stone Bracelets
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    $100 - $200

    (6) Chinese Green Stone Bracelets

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    $100 - $200
  • CHINESE JADEITE BRACELET etc.
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    $200 - $300

    CHINESE JADEITE BRACELET etc.

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    $200 - $300
  • 3 Chinese Antique Hardstone Bracelets
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    $300 - $900

    3 Chinese Antique Hardstone Bracelets

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    $300 - $900
  • (28) Chinese Red Bead Bracelets
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    $50 - $100

    (28) Chinese Red Bead Bracelets

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    $50 - $100
  • Chinese Antique Hardstone Bracelet
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    $100 - $400

    Chinese Antique Hardstone Bracelet

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    $100 - $400
  • Large Chinese Bead Bracelet
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    $300 - $400

    Large Chinese Bead Bracelet

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    $300 - $400
  • TWO CHINESE VINTAGE JADE BRACELET
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    $100 - $200

    TWO CHINESE VINTAGE JADE BRACELET

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    $100 - $200
  • (27) Chinese Beaded Necklaces/Bracelets
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    $100 - $200

    (27) Chinese Beaded Necklaces/Bracelets

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    $100 - $200
  • Chinese Aquamarine Beads Bracelet & Box
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    $300 - $400

    Chinese Aquamarine Beads Bracelet & Box

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    $300 - $400
  • Two Chinese Jadeite Bangle Bracelets
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    $500 - $800

    Two Chinese Jadeite Bangle Bracelets

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    $500 - $800
  • Chinese Enameled Silver and Bead Bracelet
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    $80 - $100

    Chinese Enameled Silver and Bead Bracelet

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    $80 - $100
  • CHINESE SILVER ANKLE BRACELET
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    $500 - $700

    CHINESE SILVER ANKLE BRACELET

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    $500 - $700
  • Chinese antique  Silver Dragon Bracelet
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    $200 - $400

    Chinese antique Silver Dragon Bracelet

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    $200 - $400
  • Chinese Brown Jade Bangle Bracelet.
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    $200 - $300

    Chinese Brown Jade Bangle Bracelet.

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    $200 - $300
  • ELEGANT CHINESE JADE BEAD NECKLACE AND BRACELET SET
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    $100 - $200

    ELEGANT CHINESE JADE BEAD NECKLACE AND BRACELET SET

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    $100 - $200
  • (24) Chinese Red Stone Beaded Bracelets
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    $80 - $160

    (24) Chinese Red Stone Beaded Bracelets

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    $80 - $160
  • Vintage Chinese 24K Gold Granulated Bracelet
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    $1,500 - $2,000

    Vintage Chinese 24K Gold Granulated Bracelet

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    $1,500 - $2,000
  • Two Chinese Metal Bracelets
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    $120 - $140

    Two Chinese Metal Bracelets

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    $120 - $140
  • Two Chinese Green Jadeite Bangle Bracelets
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    $500 - $1,000

    Two Chinese Green Jadeite Bangle Bracelets

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    $500 - $1,000
  • Two Chinese Bangle Bracelets
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    $100 - $300

    Two Chinese Bangle Bracelets

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    $100 - $300
  • 14k Gold Chinese Dragon Bracelet
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    $1,000 - $1,500

    14k Gold Chinese Dragon Bracelet

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    $1,000 - $1,500
  • CHINESE SILVER BRACELET ,WEIGHT 13.8 G
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    GBP£20 - GBP£30 $25.32 - $37.97

    CHINESE SILVER BRACELET ,WEIGHT 13.8 G

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    GBP£20 - GBP£30 $25.32 - $37.97
  • 2 Chinese Jadeite Bracelets/ Bangles
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    $300 - $400

    2 Chinese Jadeite Bracelets/ Bangles

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    $300 - $400
  • Chinese Signed Box w Beaded Bracelet
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    $50 - $100

    Chinese Signed Box w Beaded Bracelet

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    $50 - $100
  • Set of 3 Chinese Cloisonne Bracelets
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    $40 - $50

    Set of 3 Chinese Cloisonne Bracelets

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    $40 - $50
  • Pair of Chinese Bangle Bracelets
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    $150 - $250

    Pair of Chinese Bangle Bracelets

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    $150 - $250
  • Antique Chinese Solid Silver Cuff Bracelet
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    $200 - $400

    Antique Chinese Solid Silver Cuff Bracelet

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    $200 - $400
  • Chinese Misc Items: Box, Necklace, Bracelet
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    $600 - $900

    Chinese Misc Items: Box, Necklace, Bracelet

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    $600 - $900
  • Pair of Chinese Bangle Bracelets
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    $100 - $200

    Pair of Chinese Bangle Bracelets

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    $100 - $200
  • Pair of Chinese Bangle Bracelets
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    $100 - $200

    Pair of Chinese Bangle Bracelets

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    $100 - $200
  • Pair of Chinese Bangle Bracelets
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    $150 - $300

    Pair of Chinese Bangle Bracelets

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    $150 - $300
  • Metropolitan Museum Chinese Art Deco Bracelet
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    $200 - $400

    Metropolitan Museum Chinese Art Deco Bracelet

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    $200 - $400
  • Chinese Russet Jade Dragon Bangle Bracelet
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    $500 - $1,000

    Chinese Russet Jade Dragon Bangle Bracelet

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    $500 - $1,000
  • (2Pc) Chinese Silver Filigree Bracelets
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    $20 - $200

    (2Pc) Chinese Silver Filigree Bracelets

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    $20 - $200
  • Chinese Jade Bracelet
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    $200 - $300

    Chinese Jade Bracelet

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    $200 - $300
  • 14K / 24K Yellow Gold Chinese Coin Bracelet
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    $400 - $600

    14K / 24K Yellow Gold Chinese Coin Bracelet

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    $400 - $600
  • Chinese Jade, Etc. Bangle Bracelets, 14
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    $400 - $600

    Chinese Jade, Etc. Bangle Bracelets, 14

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    $400 - $600
  • 14K / 24K Yellow Gold Chinese Coin Bracelet
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    $400 - $600

    14K / 24K Yellow Gold Chinese Coin Bracelet

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    $400 - $600
  • Chinese Jade Bracelet
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    $200 - $300

    Chinese Jade Bracelet

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    $200 - $300
  • Chinese Jade Bracelet
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    $200 - $300

    Chinese Jade Bracelet

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    $200 - $300
  • Chinese Jade Bracelet
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    $200 - $300

    Chinese Jade Bracelet

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    $200 - $300
  • Two Chinese Carved Bangle Bracelets
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    $100 - $300

    Two Chinese Carved Bangle Bracelets

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    $100 - $300
  • Vintage Chinese 14K Rose Gold Coral Link Bracelet
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    $400 - $600

    Vintage Chinese 14K Rose Gold Coral Link Bracelet

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    $400 - $600
  • 18kt. Wide Mesh Bracelet with Chinese Characters
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    $4,000 - $6,000

    18kt. Wide Mesh Bracelet with Chinese Characters

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    $4,000 - $6,000
  • Pair of Chinese Jade Bracelets
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    $400 - $600

    Pair of Chinese Jade Bracelets

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    $400 - $600
  • Chinese 20k Gold and Jadeite Linked Bracelet
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    $200 - $2,000

    Chinese 20k Gold and Jadeite Linked Bracelet

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    $200 - $2,000