$3,259Sale Price|20% Off
18K Rose Gold Bezel Baguette Diamond Bangle
Located in Houston, TX
This bangle is made in 18K rose gold and features 7 baguette cut, bezel set diamonds weighing 0.28 carat.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
18K White Gold Pavé Diamond Bangle Bracelet
By Valentin Magro
Located in New York, NY
Adorning this bangle are 125 round brilliant cut diamonds pavé set on 18k white gold.
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Leaf Bangle
Located in Boston, MA
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Leaf Bangle - There are 30 single cut diamonds bead set in white gold in the leafs with a total approximate weight of .50ct with H - I color VS - SI c...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K White Gold Classic Diamond Bangle
By Althoff Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
18K White Gold Classic Diamond Bangle 90 Diamonds - 0.31 CT This stunning 18K white gold bangle is a timeless classic.
Diamond, White Gold
$25,600Sale Price|20% Off
Wide Princess Cut Diamond Bangle Bracelet 12 Carats 18KT Yellow Gold 67 Grams
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat yellow gold wide bangle featuring 104 Princess Cut diamonds weighing 12 carats of H Color and VS2 Clarity and 0.50 inches wide. 67.3 Grams A Real Showstopper!!! More Impre...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
3.80ct Ruby 1.00ct Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Bangle
Located in New York, NY
A striking expression of timeless sophistication, this elegant 18k Yellow Gold bangle showcases a vibrant arrangement of approximately 3.80 carats of richly hued oval and baguette cu...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond and Ruby Yellow Gold 18k Bangle
Located in Geneva, CH
Diamond and Ruby Yellow Gold 18K Bangle. Weight: 29.07 grams Circumference approximately: 17.75 centimeters.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Bangle
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Elegant, refined, and unmistakably French, this Van Cleef & Arpels diamond bangle exemplifies the Maison’s mastery of transforming classic motifs into timeless jewelry.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Diamond Bangle Bracelet – 2.25ct Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Crafted in luxurious 18K yellow gold, this elegant bangle bracelet showcases a distinctive fancy link design adorned with 2.25 carats total weight of round diamonds.
Diamond, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold and Diamond Bangle Bracelet #24263
Located in Washington Depot, CT
18K Yellow Gold and Diamond Bangle Bracelet- This elegant bangle bracelet features 11 round brilliant cut bezel-set diamonds in polished 18K yellow gold, giving it just the right am...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Retro Style Diamond Bangle
By Althoff Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
18K Yellow Gold Retro Style Diamond Bangle 22 Diamonds - 0.42 CT 1 Jade - 0.36 GM When Jade meets 18K Gold bangle with all of the shining round diamonds, it brings you an elegant l...
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold
18K Rose Gold Art Deco Diamond Bangle
By Althoff Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
18K Rose Gold Art Deco Diamond Bangle 76 Diamonds - 0.75 CT 2 Synthetic Turquoises - 0.8 GM The details of this bangle will surely amaze you.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
David Morris 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Bangle Bracelet
By David Morris
Located in Denver, CO
Bold design and exceptional craftsmanship come together in this glamorous David Morris bangle bracelet. Adorned with 63 round fancy vivid yellow diamonds totaling approx 4.41 carats,...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,768Sale Price|20% Off
Sleek Diamond Bangle Bracelet in 18k White Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Sleek Diamond Bangle Bracelet in 18k White Gold This sculptural diamond bangle is crafted in solid 18k white gold and features a graceful, open-wrap silhouette that curves elegantly...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$14,850Sale Price|25% Off
Roberto Coin Triple Diamond Bangles 18K White Gold
By Roberto Coin
Located in Dallas, TX
Roberto Coin Triple Diamond Bangles in 18K White Gold. The bangles feature 6.20ctw of brilliant round diamonds, F-G color, VS clarity.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K Yellow Gold Diamond Oval Bangle Bracelet #24973
Located in Washington Depot, CT
18K Yellow Gold and Diamond Oval Bangle Bracelet This elegant 18K yellow gold bangle bracelet features five round brilliant cut diamonds evenly spaced in a sleek, minimalist design.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Gold Diamond Cuff Bracelet Sapphire Wide Gold Bangle
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An 18k gold diamond sapphire cuff bracelet featuring an extra wide bangle design.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$54,400Sale Price|20% Off
Hammerman Brothers 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Bangle Bracelet
By Hammerman Brothers
Located in Chicago, IL
Executed in solid 18K yellow gold, this elegant bangle is set with natural earth-mined round brilliant-cut diamonds, totaling approximately 2.70 carats.
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
16 Diamond Bangle 18k Solid White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Bracelet Specifications: Metal: 18k White Gold Diamond Count: 16 brilliant cut diamonds Diamond Carat Weight: 0.50 Diamond Color: G Diamond Clarity: VS Bracelet Length: ~6.5 in...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$3,730Sale Price / item|20% Off
Floral Diamond Swirl Bangle 1.24 Carat 18 Karat White Gold
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18K White gold bangle featuring graduated diamond floral & swirl design weighing 1.24 carats.
Diamond, White Gold
Diamond 18k Yellow and White Gold Weave Bangle
Located in New York, NY
A statement of refined elegance, this 18K yellow and white gold bangle features delicate round-cut diamond accents within a meticulously woven design.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Etoile Bangle
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
A refined Tiffany & Co. Etoile bangle expertly crafted in a harmonious combination of platinum and 18k yellow gold, designed with the maison’s signature balance of modern eleganc...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
CARTIER 18 K White Gold All Diamond Pavé Love Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
An iconic Cartier Love bracelet, masterfully crafted in 18K white gold and lavishly set with pavé diamonds. A modern symbol of enduring love and commitment, the design elevates the M...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K Yellow Gold Graff Diamond Hinge Bangle Bracelet
By Graff
Located in Seattle, WA
A unique twist on a classic gold bangle. Elevate any outfit from ordinary to spectacular with this bracelet, which features 1.6 carats of diamonds in rich, warm, 18k yellow gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$68,000Sale Price|20% Off
Boucheron 18K White Gold & 2.60ct Diamond Bracelet Bangle
By Boucheron
Located in Chicago, IL
Expertly crafted in luxurious 18K white gold, the bangle is adorned with approximately 2.59 carats of brilliant-cut diamonds, creating a refined balance of bold design and radiant sp...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
31 Carat Diamond Italian X Bangle Bracelet
By Vivid Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Striking diamond X bangle bracelet crafted in Italy in 18 karat yellow and white gold, featuring 692 round brilliant cut diamonds weighing approximately 31.00 carats total, F-G color...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Lugano black diamond 18k blackened gold bangle bracelet
By Lugano
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Expertly crafted in 18k blackened gold, the bracelet offers a sleek, sculptural silhouette that sits beautifully on the wrist.
Black Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
French 18K Yellow Gold Rose Cut Diamond Bangle
Located in New York, NY
This 18K yellow gold bangle features rose-cut diamonds in a bold belt and buckle motif — a popular symbol of loyalty and strength during the era.
White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Channel Set Sapphire & Diamond Bangle 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Dallas, TX
Channel Set Sapphire and Diamond Bangle in 18K Yellow Gold. The bracelet features 15 square cut blue sapphires and 12 square cut diamonds.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Italian Wide Diamond Bangle Bracelet 2.48 Carats E-F VS1-2 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Details • Metal: 18K Yellow Gold • Gold Weight: 66.5 grams • Diamonds: 133 round brilliant diamonds • Total Diamond Weight: 2.48 carats • Diamond Quality: E–F color, VS1–VS2 cla...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K White Gold 3 Carat Sapphire Diamond Bangle
Located in Cape May, NJ
Era: Modern Estate Composition: 18K White Gold Primary Stone: Twenty Five Square Natural Sapphires Carat Weight: Approximately 3 Carats in Total Accent Stone: Eighty Two Round Br...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
South Sea Pearl Diamond Bangle Bracelet 0.13 Carats 18 Karat White Gold
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat White gold bangle bracelet featuring one South Sea Pearl measuring 11-12 MM with a diamond decorative circle containing 37 round brilliants 0.13 carats. Color G-H Clarity SI...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
$14,400 / item
Natural Ruby & Diamonds Bangle in 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
We pay tax and shipping expenses. This is a beautiful bangle made up of 18K Gold, high-quality diamonds, and rubies.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
18K Gold Hammered Finish Diamond Pave Bangle Bracelet
By M Rotkel
Located in Miami, FL
A vintage 18K Yellow Gold Rotkel signed diamond bangle bracelet.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian diamond 18k yellow gold silver top bangle
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The combination of warm 18k yellow gold and cool silver was a hallmark of Victorian jewelry, allowing diamonds to appear brighter while maintaining a rich golden framework beneath.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
$48,000Sale Price|20% Off
18K Yellow Gold Round Diamond Crossover Bangle Bracelet
Located in Chicago, IL
Striking crossover bangle bracelet crafted in solid 18K yellow gold, set with an impressive array of round brilliant-cut diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Gold Hammered Finish Diamond Pave Bangle Bracelet
By M Rotkel
Located in Miami, FL
A vintage 18K Yellow Gold Rotkel signed diamond bangle bracelet.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K White Gold Spiral Diamond Bangle 1.50 CTW
Located in Stuart, FL
This 18k white gold spiral bangle is enhanced with 208 round cut diamonds (1.50 CTW) This beautiful bracelet stretches to fit almost any wrist.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$43,835 / item
343 Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This stunning bangle bracelet features natural diamonds set in 14K yellow gold, creating a striking balance of elegance and sparkle. Weighing 42.50 grams, it showcases 5.11 carats of...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet Channel Set Diamonds
Located in Boston, MA
18K Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet Channel Set Diamonds - The bangle contains 25 round brilliant diamonds weighing approximately 1.50ct.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Bangle set in 18K White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond 1.65 carats Bangle set in 18K White Gold Settings Width: 1.5 cm Diameter: 5.7 cm Total Weight: 12.62 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was then situated in the...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Bangle set in 18K White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond 0.90 carat Bangle set in 18K White Gold Settings Width: 0.4 cm Diameter: 5.7 cm Total Weight: 12.04 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was then situated in the ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Bangle set in 18K White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond 0.73 carat Bangle set in 18K White Gold Settings Width: 1.5 cm Diameter: 5.8 cm Total Weight: 11.10 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was then situated in the ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K Yellow Gold Diamond Fluted Dome Bangle Bracelet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Sculptural and sophisticated, this vintage 18K yellow gold bangle bracelet is a striking nod to bold 1970s–1980s design.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$12,000 / item
2.5 Carat Baguette Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Bangle.
By LÖF
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Crafted in 18k solid gold, its structured form is punctuated by precisely set baguette-cut diamonds, their clean lines and radiant clarity creating a striking interplay of light and ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Bangle set in 18K White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond 1.96 carats Bangle set in 18K White Gold Settings Width: 0.5 cm Diameter: 5.5 cm Total Weight: 14.46 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was then situated in the...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 18k White Gold 1.76tcw Diamond Hinged Bangle Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
This vintage hinged bangle bracelet is a refined and highly elegant diamond design, set with 1.76 carats total weight of diamonds in a crisp 18k white gold mounting.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1980s Diamond Coral 18K Gold Inlay Bangle Bracelet
Located in Miami, FL
Introducing an alluring estate jewelry piece: a bangle bracelet featuring an elegant blend of coral and diamonds made in 18K White gold.
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold
Diamond Rounded Rectangle Bangle in 18K Rose Gold
By BOON
Located in Hong Kong, HK
It will remain a forever piece to be treasured for its quality design and ability to complement any occasion. Gold 18K Rose Gold 15.25g Diamond 0.60ct 34pc
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
16.75cttw Diamond Emerald 18K Gold Statement Bangle Bracelet
Located in Miami, FL
The 1980s 18K Diamond Emerald bangle Bracelet is a luxurious masterpiece designed to stand out in any place This exquisite bangle showcases 118 channel-set square-cut emeralds, total...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
$20,000 / item
2.5 Carat Baguette Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Bangle.
By LÖF
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Crafted in 18k solid gold, its structured form is punctuated by precisely set baguette-cut diamonds, their clean lines and radiant clarity creating a striking interplay of light and ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Modern Diamond Pave 18K White Gold Bangle Bracelet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The piece opens and closes with a very well-made push-clasp on its side which is also pave-set with diamonds. Made in 18k white gold this fun and stylish bangle is ready to be worn.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990S Diamond Colombian Emerald 18K Gold Bangle Bracelet
Located in Miami, FL
Natural Diamond and Emerald Gemstone Bangle Bracelet, hand crafted in 18K Yellow and White Gold.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
$3,712Sale Price|20% Off
18K White Gold Beaded Diamond Bangle, 1.11 Carat
Located in Houston, TX
This bangle is made in 18K white gold. Features a center row of 39 round cut diamonds weighing 1.11 carats.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$23,760Sale Price|20% Off
Italian Florentine 1.60ctw Diamond Bangle 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Dallas, TX
Italian Florentine Diamond Cuff in 18K Yellow Gold. The cuff features 1.60ctw of brilliant round diamonds, G-H in color, VS clarity. The cuff is hinged and has an invisible clasp. Ab...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K White Gold Blue Sapphire Diamond Bangle Bracelet
Located in Lake Worth, FL
18K White Gold Natural Blue Sapphire Diamond Bangle Bracelet Handcrafted, baguette cut sapphire about 1.13 carat and round cut white natural diamond 0.89 carat, Mounted in 18K White...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
$5,696Sale Price|20% Off
18K Yellow Gold Cushion Bezel Diamond Bangle, 2.13ct.
Located in Houston, TX
This bangle is made in 18K yellow gold. Features 11 cushion bezels with 134 round cut weighing 1.94ct. and 10 tapered baguette cut diamonds weighing 0.19ct.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.
From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!
There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.
Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.
In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).
When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And on 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.
Today, it would be tough to track down a jewelry lover who doesn’t have a stack of vintage 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 bangle bracelets (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 bangle bracelets 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 bangle bracelets for innumerable accessorizing options.
This iconic jewel has captured countless hearts with its elegant design and its amatory symbolism. Counterfeiters have taken note of the demand and created fake versions. If you’re looking for a genuine Cartier Love bracelet, it’s crucial to check all the elements for authenticity. Our guide will teach you the telltale traits of a knockoff.
Mid-20th-century designer Andrew Grima upended tradition with his avant-garde aesthetic.
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The decades-old design is one of the most sought-after pieces of jewelry in the world.
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Soak up the pleasures of the season with a these bold gems.
The philanthropist and heiress was an avid jewelry collector, and her trove of Jean Schlumberger creations embodies the love of nature she shared with the famed designer.