Modern Bangles
MODERN STYLE
Rooted in centuries of history of adornment dating back to the ancient world, modern jewelry reimagines traditional techniques, forms and materials for expressive new pieces. As opposed to contemporary jewelry, which responds to the moment in which it was created, modern jewelry often describes designs from the 20th to 21st centuries that reflect movements and trends in visual culture.
Modern jewelry emerged from the 19th-century shift away from jewelry indicating rank or social status. The Industrial Revolution allowed machine-made jewelry using electric gold plating, metal alloys and imitation stones, making beautiful jewelry widely accessible. Although mass production deemphasized the materials of the jewelry, the vision of the designer remained important, something that would be furthered in the 1960s with what’s known as the “critique of preciousness.”
A design fair called the “Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes” brought global attention to the Art Deco style in 1925 and gathered a mix of jewelry artists alongside master jewelers like Van Cleef & Arpels, Mauboussin and Boucheron. Art Deco designs from Cartier and Van Cleef & Arpels unconventionally mixed gemstones like placing rock crystals next to diamonds while borrowing motifs from eclectic sources including Asian lacquer and Persian carpets. Among Cartier’s foremost design preoccupations at the time were high-contrast color combinations and crisp, geometric forms and patterns. In the early 20th century, modernist jewelers like Margaret De Patta and artists such as Alexander Calder — who is better known for his kinetic sculptures than his provocative jewelry — explored sculptural metalwork in which geometric shapes and lines were preferred over elaborate ornamentation.
Many of the innovations in modern jewelry were propelled by women designers such as Wendy Ramshaw, who used paper to craft her accessories in the 1960s. During the 1970s, Elsa Peretti created day-to-night pieces for Tiffany & Co. while designers like Lea Stein experimented with layering plastic, a material that had been employed in jewelry since the mid-19th century and had expanded into Bakelite, acrylics and other unique materials.
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Style: Modern
Blockchain Bitcoin Torus Sterling Silver Bangle Bracelet
By John Brevard
Located in Coral Gables, FL
This Blockchain Bitcoin Torus Sterling Silver Bangle Bracelet embodies the intersection of technology and nature. This powerful bracelet features John Brevard’s classic cubic forms. ...
Category
2010s Modern Bangles
Materials
Sterling Silver
Emerald and Diamond Bangle
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Chic and classy this cabochon emerald with pave diamonds bangle is oval in shape and opens on side and easy to wear on. This bangle has safe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Bangles
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
1.10 Carat Total Round Cut Diamond Rose Gold Bangle Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
A simple yet elegant piece of jewelry set with 35 round brilliant diamonds weighing 1.10 carats total. Has a clasp for ease of wear and to secure the bangle in place. Made in 14k ros...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Bangles
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Smoky Quartz Bangle with Diamonds
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Pretty in princess cut Smoky Quartz bangle with diamonds around in silver and gold is an openable with safety clasps on both the sides.
14k:7.9g
D...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Bangles
Materials
Diamond, Quartz, 14k Gold, Silver
Sapphire Diamond Gold Bangle Bracelet
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Multi color and multi shaped openable bangle with diamonds around. This bangle is made in silver with closure and safety clasps in 18K Gold. Pair it with any color dress this season ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Bangles
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Gold
1.80 Carat Three-Row Round Diamond Gold Bangle Bracelet
Located in Stamford, CT
1970's Three-row diamond bangle bracelet. The White gold top is set with 90 round cut diamonds and set in 14k yellow gold bangle. Hidden catch and side safety. 7-7 1/2 inch wrist.
...
Category
20th Century Modern Bangles
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Amethyst 18 Carat Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet
Located in Berlin, DE
Attractive design with magnificent amethyst 1.95 x 1.57 x 0.68 in ( 49,6 x 39,8 x 17,2 mm ).
On both sides 2 triangle-shape amethysts. Made in 18K yellow gold. Total weight 76,1 g. ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Bangles
Materials
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Love Bracalet
By Cartier
Located in Oyster Bay, NY
Brand : Cartier
Description: Cartier Love Bracalete
Metal Type: 750PG/Rose Gold
Weight 33.0g
Size: 18
Condition: Preowned; small signs of wearing
Box - Included
Papers - Not In...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Bangles
Cartier Love Open Bangle Bracalet - 750YG - AOQ053 - Size 16 - 22.0g
By Cartier
Located in Oyster Bay, NY
Brand : Cartier
Description: Cartier Love Open Bangle Bracalet
Metal Type: 750YG/Yellow Gold
Weight 22.0g
Size: 16
Condition: Preowned; small signs of wearing
Box - Included
Pa...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Bangles
Henri Bendel NY Gold Tone Crystal Bracelet
By Henri Bendel
Located in Montreal, QC
Henri Bendel NY gold tone bracelet with crystal pave stone. The bracelet measures 2 1/2 inches in diameter at the widest point and 1 1/2 inches wide. The item is stamped on the insid...
Category
1990s American Modern Bangles
Materials
Crystal, Gold
Francoise Montague Clear Crystal Wraparound Bracelet
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
Memory wire wrap bracelet with clear Swarovski crystal rondelles from Francoise Montague. Fits most wrists both large and small and is easy to take on and off.
Francoise Montague to...
Category
2010s French Modern Bangles
Cartier Juste Un Clou Bracelet Small Model 18K Rose Gold Size 19
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Juste un Clou bracelet. Small model. Crafted in 18K rose gold. Width: 2.5mm. Size 19. Total weight: 10.55 grams. Excellent preowned condition. Comes with the original box and...
Category
2010s Modern Bangles
Materials
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Cartier Love Bracelet Half Diamond 4PD 750WG
By Cartier
Located in Oyster Bay, NY
Brand : Cartier
Description: Love Half Diamond Bracelet
Metal Type: 750 (WG) / White Gold
Total Weight: 33.2g
Size: 17
Diamonds: Four
Diamonds Weight: 0.42ct
Width: 6.1 mm
Opening/C...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Bangles
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold
Cartier Love Bracelet Half Diamond 4PD 750PG
By Cartier
Located in Oyster Bay, NY
Brand : Cartier
Description: Love Half Diamond Bracelet
Metal Type: 750 (PG) / Rose Gold
Total Weight: 28.5g
Size: 16
Diamonds: Four
Diamonds Weight: 0.42ct
Width: 6.1 mm
Opening/...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Bangles
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Cartier Love Bracelet in 18K Rose Gold and Diamonds SIZE 19
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Designer: Cartier
Collection: Love
Style: Bangle
Metal: Rose Gold
Metal Purity: 18K
Stones: Brilliant Cut Diamonds set AFTERMARKET
Screw Style System: New style screw (stays ...
Category
2010s French Modern Bangles
Materials
Diamond, Rose Gold
Carrera Y Carrera 18 Karat Gold Hands Holding Diamond Hinged Bangle Bracelet
Located in Vilnius, LT
This is an elegant hinged bangle bracelet designed by Spanish jewellery brand “Carrera Y Carrera” in 2000s. It is crafted in 18K yellow gold. The piece depicts two hands holding a di...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Bangles
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Love Bracelet Unisex 18k White Gold Size 20 New Style
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier classic 18K white gold Love bangle bracelet size 20. Width: 6.1mm. New style screw system. Excellent preowned condition. Total weight: 39.50 grams. Come with a screwdriver. N...
Category
2010s Modern Bangles
Materials
18k Gold, White Gold
Bvlgari Serpenti Viper Bracelet 18K Rose Gold Size Small
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Bvlgari Serpenti Viper bracelet crafted in 18K rose gold. This beautiful jewelry piece coils around the wrist and stands out thanks to the precious beauty of the scales and the disti...
Category
2010s Modern Bangles
Materials
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Fred Paris 18k gold asymetric gold bangle
By Fred Paris
Located in London, GB
This 1980s Fred Paris bangle is made of polished 18k gold. The bangle is part of a set with a ring which is listed separately on 1stDibs.
Category
1980s French Vintage Modern Bangles
Materials
18k Gold
Cartier Love 4 Diamonds Bracelet 18K Yellow Gold Size 16
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier LOVE bracelet crafted in 18K yellow gold, set with 4 round brilliant cut diamonds weighing 0.42 carats. A close fitting, oval bracelet composed of two rigid arcs which are wo...
Category
2010s Modern Bangles
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Trinity 18k Tri Color Gold Three Bangles - Size 64
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
These gorgeous authentic triple interlaced bangles are by Cartier from the Trinity Collection. They are crafted from 18k pink, white and yellow gold respectively in a fine polished f...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Bangles
Materials
18k Gold
Vintage Cartier Etincelle Diamond Hinged Bangle Set in 18k Rose Gold
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
A classic vintage Cartier ‘Etincelle’ diamond hinged bangle set in 18k rose gold.
The piece is composed of a solid 3-millimetre bangle that is hinged to one side with a secure click...
Category
2010s Modern Bangles
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Messika 2.85Cttw Angel Skinny Diamond Bangle Bracelet 18K White Gold Size Medium
By Messika
Located in New York, NY
This stunning and exemplary Messika Angel Skinny bangle bracelet is crafted in highly polished 18K white gold. Starring sparkling prong set pear and marquise cut diamonds in a leaf p...
Category
2010s Modern Bangles
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mings Hawaii Multi Colored Jade Hinged Bangle in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Specifications:
Designer: Ming's
Metal: 14k Yellow Gold
Total Weight: 43.0 Grams
Bracelet Circumference: ~7"
Bangle Thickness: 8.5 mm
Stamped: "Mings" "14K"
Condition: Preo...
Category
Late 20th Century Hong Kong Modern Bangles
Materials
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Yurman Twisted Starburst Bangle Bracelet in 925 Sterling Silver & Diamonds
By David Yurman
Located in Miami, FL
Twisted bangle bracelet designed by David Yurman.
An iconic bangle bracelet from the starburst collection, created by David Yurman. It was crafted with twisted wires made up in soli...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Bangles
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage Cartier 18k Gold Tri Color Twisted by Pass Bangle Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
This Cartier vintage bangle is made of three tone 18 karat gold, including yellow, white, and rose forms a twisted braid accented with coral cabochon ends. Wrist size 6.5 inches. EU ...
Category
20th Century French Modern Bangles
Materials
Coral, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Curata Italian 14k Two Tone Gold Love Knot Hinged Stackable Bangle Bracelet
Located in Great Neck, NY
Metal Purity: 14k Stamped
Country of Origin: Italy
Metal Weight: 10.4 grams
Measurement: 8mm wide x 7"
The Italian 14k Two Tone Gold Love Knot Hinged Stackable Bangle Bracelet is a ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bangles
Materials
Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Bvlgari B.Zero1 Open Cuff Bangle Bracelet 18K Rose Gold & Ceramic Size S-M
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
This stunning B.Zero1 open cuff bracelet comes from the house of Bvlgari. Well crafted in 18K rose gold and ceramic. This bracelet features black ceramic in the center with rose gold frame. Bvlgari logo...
Category
2010s Modern Bangles
Materials
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Bvlgari B.Zero1 Open Cuff Bangle Bracelet 18K Rose Gold and Ceramic Size M
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
This stunning B.Zero1 open cuff bracelet comes from the house of Bvlgari. Well crafted in 18K rose gold and ceramic. This bracelet features black ceramic in the center with rose gold frame. Bvlgari logo...
Category
2010s Modern Bangles
Materials
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Bvlgari Classic Carnelian Mother Of Pearl Open Flip Bracelet 18K Rose Gold Sz S
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
From the Bvlgari Classic Collection. An elegant fusion of culture and modernity, this chic flip hinged bracelet features double logo engraving, set with mother of pearl and a carneli...
Category
2010s Modern Bangles
Materials
Carnelian, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Tiffany & Co. Hardwear Ball Bypass 18k Yellow Gold Bracelet
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This elegant authentic Tiffany & Co. bangle is from the HardWear Ball Collection. It is crafted from 18k yellow gold with a smooth polished finish it features a 2mm thick wire bangle...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Bangles
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Double Infinity Cuff Bangle Bracelet
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This is a gorgeous cuff bracelet by Tiffany & Co. from the Infinity Collection. It is crafted from 18k yellow gold featuring a thick wire cuff with two infinity design on the front d...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Bangles
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Heavy, 18 Karat Yellow Gold, Hinged Oval Bangle
Located in Brisbane, QLD
This 18 karat yellow gold hinged bangle is oval in appearance and sits beautifully on the wrist. The piece has been crafted as an oval not only to sit nicely on the wrist, but also f...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Bangles
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Jewel of Ocean Estate Bangle Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Jewel Of Ocean Estate Bangle Bracelet
18K Yellow Gold
Weight (g): 61.4
Maker: Estate
Signature: 18K Italy TI FFA NY
Estimated Manufactures Retail Pr...
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Bangles
Beaded Custom Bangle Bracelet, 21 Karat Yellow Gold, Twisted, Braided, Milgrain
Located in Austin, TX
21 karat yellow gold bangle bracelet! The bracelet has a beaded design with twisted accents. It is a fine jewelry piece that will compliment you on every occasion! This bracelet woul...
Category
2010s American Modern Bangles
Materials
Yellow Gold, 22k Gold
Cartier 18 Karat White Gold Diamond Panthere Cuff Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A Cartier Panther head cuff bracelet consisting of 18k white gold Gold, Diamonds, Emeralds & Onyx. From the Panthere collection, this cuff consist...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Bangles
Materials
Diamond, White Gold
Diamond Bangle Bracelet, Modern 1.40 Carat Diamond Bracelet in 14 Karat Gold
Located in Austin, TX
The stunning diamond tennis bangle bracelet is a timeless fine jewelry piece with modern bangle design! The diamond bangle has round brilliant diamonds on the top of the oval shaped ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Bangles
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
18K Gold Fractal Thoscene Bracelet
By John Brevard
Located in Coral Gables, FL
This 18K Gold Fractal Thoscene Bracelet is inspired by ancient fractal architecture and patterns in nature. This powerful bracelet features John Brevard’s classic cubic forms. This p...
Category
2010s American Modern Bangles
Materials
18k Gold
4.00 Carat Round Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Modern Eternal Charm Bangle
Located in London, GB
This deluxe Eternal Bangle crafted in 4.00 Carats of H -SI1 Round Diamonds for a heavy weight luxury feel featuring sphere ends on a screw fix bar which enables you to add charms and...
Category
2010s British Modern Bangles
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Round Cut Diamond Rose Gold Bangle Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
A simple but elegant bangle bracelet set with 51 round cut diamonds weighing 0.50 carats total. Has a clasp to slip and wear the bangle securely. Made in 14k rose gold.
Roman Malak...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Bangles
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
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