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5 Gold Bracelets to Build a Wrist Stack Around

Written by:Sarah CarrPublished on:
Fashion editor:Sarah Carr

We love a layered necklace look, but since the décolletage tends to go undercover once sweater season hits, we’re currently turning our attention toward the wrist stack. Whether you’re looking for something shiny to play with the watch you already wear or ready to invest in a future heirloom, building a timeless stack is simple: Start with a hero piece that feels highly personal and looks powerful on its own, then curate your collection over time for a truly personal look. Here, five of our favorite ways to get your stack started.  

1

The Cool-Girl Classic 

The Gold Album Pavé Cinq Bracelet, $6,200

The classic gold link chain has more negative space than its cousin the curb, but it’s still hefty enough to anchor your stack—especially with a link (or five) decked out in glittering pavé diamonds.

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2

The Cute Curveball

FoundRae Heart Token True Love Bracelet, $4,500

This sleek succession of etched hearts lies flat against the wrist, like a snake chain—but it’s so much cuter. The streamlined look complements chunkier pieces, but if you’re looking for an even more understated backdrop, we love how it looks paired with a classic herringbone chain.

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3

The Heirloom-Worthy Accessory

Jade Ruzzo Atha Chain Bracelet, $42,800

Each beveled link here is handmade, hand-cut, and dotted with a pair of white diamonds that peek out subtly and catch the light every time you flick your wrist. It’s the kind of statement piece you can wear every day, and the kind of heirloom your eldest will be smart enough to call dibs on.

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4

The Dainty Diamond 

Sophie Ratner Jewelry Pierced Diamond Beaded Chain Bracelet, $825

Architecting your wrist stack is all about balance. If it feels like you’re overindexing on outsize pieces, a beaded chain adds a delicate touch to your collection without feeling as precious as a superfine piece. 

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5

The Modern Charm Bracelet

Foundrae Menagerie Chain Bracelet, $9,500

Remember those friendship bracelets braided from bright embroidery thread, maybe adorned with a bead or two? This multimetal, mixed-chain masterpiece is like that, only it’s done in 18-karat white and yellow gold, and the charm comes from five of Foundrae’s signature links. Expect a chain of compliments everywhere you go. 

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