Bangles
20th Century Bangles
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
1980s French Modern Vintage Bangles
1870s English Etruscan Revival Antique Bangles
Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Enamel, Yellow Gold, 15k Gold, Gold
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Bangles
1950s Italian Modernist Vintage Bangles
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Bangles
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Bangles
Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Hong Kong Contemporary Bangles
Jade
1990s British Bangles
Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Bangles
20th Century Bangles
Yellow Gold
1950s Vintage Bangles
Diamond, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Bangles
14k Gold
2010s Chinese Modern Bangles
Zircon, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Bangles
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Bangles
Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Lebanese Modernist Bangles
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Bangles
Diamond, Rose Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Bangles
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Bangles
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Bangles
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modernist Bangles
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Contemporary Bangles
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Bangles
Gilt Metal
Early 1900s American Edwardian Antique Bangles
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Bangles
Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Bangles
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century Bangles
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Bangles
Malachite, Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
20th Century Bangles
Diamond, White Gold
Late 20th Century French Artist Bangles
Diamond, 18k Gold
20th Century American Modern Bangles
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Bangles
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Bangles
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 2000s American Bangles
Yellow Gold
1980s Vintage Bangles
Sterling Silver
2010s Modern Bangles
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Modern Bangles
1960s French Modernist Vintage Bangles
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Bangles
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
1960s Mexican Modernist Vintage Bangles
Malachite, Tiger's Eye, Silver, Sterling Silver
1960s Vintage Bangles
2010s Modern Bangles
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Vintage Bangles
1970s Vintage Bangles
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Retro Bangles
Yellow Gold
1860s Italian High Victorian Antique Bangles
Coral, Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bangles
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Bangles
Diamond, Malachite, Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Italian Retro Bangles
18k Gold
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Bangles
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Bangles
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Bangles
Sterling Silver, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bangles
Yellow Gold
1970s French Modernist Vintage Bangles
Brass
20th Century American Bangles
Gold Plate
20th Century French Bangles
Yellow Gold
2010s Thai Modern Bangles
Vintage and Contemporary Bangles
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.