Antique Ram Head Bangle
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Greek Classical Greek Bangles
Silver
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20th Century American Bangles
Emerald, Diamond, 14k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Etruscan Revival Bangles
18k Gold
Antique 1860s Egyptian Revival Bangles
18k Gold
Antique 1880s British Late Victorian Bangles
15k Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Bangles
14k Gold
20th Century Italian Bangles
18k Gold
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2010s Choker Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Choker Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags
21st Century and Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings
Chalcedony, Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Band Rings
Carnelian, 22k Gold
20th Century Italian Retro Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Iraqi Byzantine Pendant Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Bangles
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Link Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 18th Century Dutch Georgian Link Bracelets
Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Early 2000s German Edwardian Enamel Frames and Objects
Diamond, Garnet, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Unknown Medieval Signet Rings
Garnet, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
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 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.
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