African Elephant Hair
2010s Contemporary Landscape Photography
Archival Pigment
1820s Naturalistic Animal Drawings and Watercolors
Gold
People Also Browsed
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Black and White Photography
Silver Gelatin
Vintage 1920s Vases
Art Glass
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble, Bronze
20th Century European Louis XV Pedestals and Columns
Ormolu
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Tea Sets
Sterling Silver
20th Century American Art Nouveau Glass
Glass
Antique 1890s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble, Bronze
Early 20th Century French Glass
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Decorative Boxes
Ormolu
Antique 19th Century English Georgian Club Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
20th Century French Empire Center Tables
Malachite, Ormolu
20th Century French Louis XVI Buffets
Malachite, Ormolu, Bronze
Antique 1870s Tea Sets
Silver
Antique 19th Century American Other Musical Instruments
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Grandfather Clocks and Longca...
Malachite, Ormolu
20th Century English Modern Models and Miniatures
Rock Crystal, Gold Plate, Silver
Recent Sales
2010s Zimbabwean Artisan Bangles
Sterling Silver
2010s Zimbabwean Artist Bangles
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Botswanan Artisan Bangles
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, 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
14k Gold
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
21st Century and Contemporary Botswanan Artisan Bangles
Sterling Silver
2010s Zimbabwean Artist Bangles
Sterling Silver
2010s Zimbabwean Artist Bangles
18k Gold
Early 2000s South African Modern Taxidermy
Animal Skin
Late 20th Century South African Quilts and Blankets
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
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Textile, Mixed Media, Magazine Paper, Adhesive
Vintage 1980s South African Artisan Bangles
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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.
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