Extra Large Flush Mount Pearl
Antique 1880s English Etruscan Revival Bangles
Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Charm Bracelets
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Bangles
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s American Modernist Cocktail Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern More Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Bangles
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Egyptian Egyptian Revival Link Necklaces
Turquoise, Lapis Lazuli, Coral, Enamel, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Vintage 1970s French Modernist Link Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Modernist Clip-on Earrings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Gold
Antique 1880s Italian Etruscan Revival Brooches
Opal, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1870s English Victorian Brooches
Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Bangles
Coral, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique 1870s English Etruscan Revival Bangles
Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
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.