Love Knot Bangle
2010s Indian Bangles
2010s Greek Modern Bangles
White Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1950s Italian Cuff Bracelets
Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Cuff Bracelets
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Cuff Bracelets
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, Enamel
Mid-20th Century Charm Bracelets
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Multi-Strand Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Link Bracelets
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Modern Cuff Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Modern Chain Bracelets
Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Link Bracelets
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Stud Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Three-Stone Rings
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum
Mid-20th Century French Modern Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Diamond, Chrysophrase, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Vintage 1970s British Retro Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s French Modernist Cocktail Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s French Wrist Watches
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century American Retro Fashion Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Botswanan Artisan Bangles
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Botswanan Artisan Bangles
21st Century and Contemporary Botswanan Artisan Bangles
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Botswanan Artisan Bangles
14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Botswanan Artisan Bangles
21st Century and Contemporary Botswanan Artisan Bangles
14k Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Botswanan Artisan Bangles
14k Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Botswanan Artisan Bangles
14k Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Botswanan Artisan Bangles
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Botswanan Artisan Bangles
14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Botswanan Artisan Bangles
14k Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Botswanan Artisan Bangles
14k Gold
Antique 1880s British Victorian Bangles
15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Bangles
Moonstone, Rose Gold
2010s American Contemporary Bangles
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Bangles
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Bangles
15k Gold
Vintage 1970s Unknown Bangles
14k Gold
20th Century Victorian Bangles
Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1980s South African Artisan Bangles
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s South African Artisan Bangles
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Vintage 1980s South African Artisan Bangles
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Bangles
20th Century Bangles
Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique 1890s English Victorian Bangles
Diamond, 15k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Bangles
14k Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique 1870s French Victorian Bangles
Vintage 1980s South African Artisan Bangles
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Bangles
Silver
Mid-20th Century American Contemporary Bangles
Brass, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold
Antique 1860s Egyptian Revival Bangles
18k Gold
Antique 1860s Victorian Bangles
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bangles
Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century Danish Modern Bangles
Sterling Silver
Finding the Right bangles for You
Today, it would be tough to track down a jewelry lover who doesn’t have a stack of vintage and contemporary bangles and other bracelets ready to go for any occasion.
People have worn bangles and other bracelets for centuries. Examples can be found in the wide range of personal adornments favored by the Ancient Egyptians, some of whom wore bracelets and armlets made of gold and flecked with gemstones such as lapis and turquoise.
Fashion has evolved over the years, but the popularity of bangles has remained the same. Jewelry makers have created cuffs in all manner of styles, and no matter what your taste, you can find antique and vintage diamond bangles, ruby bangles, emerald bangles and more to suit you and to pair with any of your favorite ensembles. And although “bracelets” and “bangles” are often used interchangeably, there is a difference between the two.
Bangles are solid, one-piece bands that are always characterized by their rigid ring shape. Today, they’re made of metal, plastic, wood or other materials. Because this cuff is a solid piece, you have to slide it over your hand. Bracelets, however, are flexible pieces. Whether they’re charm bracelets, link bracelets, beaded bracelets or another variety, you open and close a bracelet at its ends, where it locks around your wrist with a clasp.
Bracelets and bangles suit most anyone, and there’s a style of bangle for every occasion, whether you’ve opted for an Art Deco bangle, a Victorian-era bangle or another kind. And their versatility doesn’t end there. Jewelry lovers know that when it comes to bangles (and other kinds of bracelets), you never have to choose just one. Just as you might wear a vintage tennis bracelet by itself or pair it with other thin bracelets, you can opt for a simple pared-down look with a single bangle or go big and stack your sculptural modern bangles to deepen their impact or double up your classic gold bangles and pair them with a T-shirt and jeans or a comfortable cotton day dress.
Browse an extensive collection of vintage and contemporary bangles and other bracelets on 1stDibs. Find extraordinary works by iconic jewelry houses such as Cartier, Tiffany & Co. and David Webb, or peruse the array of link bracelets, cuff bracelets and diamond bangles for innumerable accessorizing options.
- What does a love knot mean?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021The love knot has been used as a sign of love for a long time. It symbolizes two lovers' unbreakable link and lifelong connection. Since ancient times, knots have been associated with love in various cultures — Ancient Greek jewelry, Egyptian sculptures, and Celtic knots are among them. Additionally, in ancient Arabia, couples utilized love knots to communicate with one another. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage love knot jewelry.
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