TIFFANY & CO. SCHLUMBERGER Black Enamel Diamond Bangle
By Jean Schlumberger
Located in Chestnut Hill, MA
Elegant and classic estate 18 karat yellow gold wide black paillonne enamel Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger bangle bracelet with bezel set round brilliant cut diamond accents.
Diamond
TIFFANY & CO. SCHLUMBERGER Red Enamel Diamond Bangle
By Jean Schlumberger
Located in Atlanta, GA
Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co. 18k yellow gold and platinum mid size red enamel bangle with 57 diamonds bezel set in platinum.
Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger White Enamel Diamond Bangle Bracelet
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Atlanta, GA
An 18 karat yellow gold, diamond and white enamel bangle bracelet by Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co., composed of 18 bombe links applied with paillonne white colored enamel, accented ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
La Nouvelle Bague Gold Enamel Diamond Bangle Bracelet
By Nouvelle Bague
Located in Lambertville, NJ
An 18k white gold bracelet adorned with black enamel and set with approximately 0.32ctw of H/VS diamonds. Crafted by La Nouvelle Bague, the bracelet will fit up to 7" wrist and is 13...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Masriera Plique a Jour Enamel & Diamond Bangle Bracelet
By Masriera
Located in New York, NY
An exquisite plique a jour enamel and diamond matte 18k gold hinged bangle bracelet of a falcon like motif.
La Nouvelle Bague Gold Red Enamel Diamond Bangle Bracelet
Located in Lambertville, NJ
La Nouvelle Bague 18k gold enamel bangle bracelet, set with approx. 0.05ctw in diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold
La Nouvelle Bague Gold Silver Enamel Diamond Bangle Bracelet
Located in Lambertville, NJ
18k gold and silver enamel bangle bracelet by La Nouvelle Bague, adorned with 0.73ctw in GH/VS diamonds. ~ Brand new, Store sample. ~ Bracelet will fit approx. 6.5" wrist and is 13mm...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
BOUCHERON Plique a Jour Enamel Diamond Bangle 1875 Circa
By Boucheron
Located in New York, NY
19th Century 18kt Gold & Silver, Plique-a-jour Enamel & Rose Diamond Bracelet, Frederic Boucheron, Paris circa 1875-80.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Sold|$4,950
1880s Victorian Diamond & Enamel Gold Bangle
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Exquisite Victorian Diamond 15KT yellow gold bangle centering a raised wrap-a-round loop set with seven Old Mine Cut Diamonds bordered by blue enamel pin strips, and a ball detail at...
Diamond, 15k Gold, Enamel
Sold|$37,500
SCHLUMBERGER Enamel and Diamond Bangle
By Jean Schlumberger
Located in Chestnut Hill, MA
'Paillonne' bright blue enamel and diamond set bangle.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Sold|$36,000
Schlumberger Enamel and Diamond Bangle.
By Jean Schlumberger
Located in Atlanta, GA
18k yellow gold & Platinum Schlumberger bright blue enamel bangle with 99 round diamonds weighing 7.00 carats. 160.0 grams.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Sold|$3,500
Mughal Gold, Diamond, Ruby and Enamel Bangle
Located in Lake Forest, IL
A 22 karat yellow gold, ruby, diamond, and enamel bangle style bracelet. Believed to be made in the Mughal period, 18th century, India this bracelet is set with 36 rose cut diamonds ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
KUTCHINSKY Enamel Diamond Gold Tiger Bangle
By Joseph Kutchinsky
Located in Verona, IT
Beautiful 18kt yellow gold, black and white striped enamel bangle signed Kutchinsky. The two tiger head terminals are accented with enamel and clasping a brilliant-cut diamond link b...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Sold|$2,650
Nouvelle Bague Diamond and Enamel Bangle
By Nouvelle Bague
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Nouvelle Bague 18 karat hinged gold bangle embellished with blue enamel and set with 30 round brilliant-cut diamond of approximate total weight 0.5 carats, color: HI clarity: VS.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Sold|$8,400
Crimson Red Enamel Cougar Diamond Bangle
Located in Atlanta, GA
Here's a 18k yellow gold red enamel cougar hinged bangle. It features a crimson red enamel, emerald eyes, a black enamel nose, and diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Sold|$45,000
Frascarolo Enamel & Diamond Giraffe Bangle
Located in Chestnut Hill, MA
Frascarolo 18 karat yellow gold enamel and diamond giraffe bangle with 2 oval ruby cabochon eyes.
Ruby, 18k Gold
Victorian 14k Yellow Gold Diamond Enamel Bangle Bracelet
Located in NEW ORLEANS, LA
The color of the diamonds is H with VS clarity. The bangle is accentuated by lovely enamel inlay.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Sold|$1,500
18k Enamel and Diamond Bangle
By Nouvelle Bague
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Lovely 18k gold and blue enamel "La Nouvellebague" bangle that opens on a hinge and closes with a clasp accented with diamonds.
Sabine Getty Enamel Diamond Gold Harlequin Bangle Bracelet
By Sabine Getty
Located in London, GB
Sabine Getty Harlequin bangle in 18k white gold set with white diamonds and blue, yellow and white enamel.
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel, Gold, White Gold
Sabine Getty Enamel Diamond Gold Harlequin Bangle Set
By Sabine Getty
Located in London, GB
Sabine Getty Harlequin bangle in 18k white gold set with white diamonds and blue, green and white enamel.
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel, Gold, White Gold
Victorian 18kt Opal, Diamond + Enamel Horseshoe Bangle Bracelet
Located in Narberth, PA
A gorgeous bangle bracelet from the Victorian (ca1880) era! Crafted in vibrant 18kt yellow gold, this bangle bracelet displays a gorgeous opal and diamond horseshoe motif.
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Sold|$9,500
Rose Diamond Enamel and Gold Bangle Bracelet
Located in New York City, NY
22K gold hinged bangle bracelet, embedded with rose cut diamonds in foliate design and enhanced with black enamel.
Diamond
Sold|$4,200
LA NOUVELLE BAGUE Enamel and Diamond Bangle
By Nouvelle Bague
Located in Atlanta, GA
Half of the bangle is completely wrapped around with enamel while the other half is polished gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Schlumberger Paillonne Enamel Diamond Gold Bangle Bracelet
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Atlanta, GA
18 karat yellow gold, diamond and green enamel bangle bracelet by Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co., composed of 18 bombe links applied with paillonne green colored enamel, accented by ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger Enamel Diamond Gold Bangle Bracelet
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chestnut Hill, MA
18 karat yellow gold black enamel and diamond bangle designed by Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany.
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
TIFFANY & Co SCHLUMBERGER Diamond Green Enamel Bangle Bracelet
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chestnut Hill, MA
18kt yellow gold wide lime green paillonne enamel bangle bracelet with bezel set full cut diamond accents signed Tiffany & Co.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vivid Chartres Blue Enamel Diamond Gold Bangle Bracelet
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Substantial 18kt yellow gold half round enamel and diamond bangle bracelet measuring approx 7 inches in length and .55 inches wide.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Contemporary 18ct Gold Diamond, Ruby and Enamel Leopard Head Bangle
Located in Lancashire, Oldham
A stunning 18ct yellow gold diamond, ruby and black enamel bangle shaped in the form of leopard with writhing tale.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, Enamel
18 kt. Yellow Gold Diamond Enameled Horse Bangle signed by Frascarolo
By Frascarolo
Located in Rome, IT
18 kt. yellow gold bangle signed by Frascarolo with 0.50 ct. of round-cut diamonds and withe and blue enamel.
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Victorian Convertible Pearl Diamond Bangle Pendant Enamel Heart
Located in Middleton, WI
Set in a halo of 26 pearls, the face of this bangle features a blue enamel heart with a white edging.
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique Victorian White Diamond Enamel Star Bangle Bracelet
Located in Sale, Cheshire
A stunning antique bangle with a star-shaped head, set with nearly two carats of old mine and rose cut diamonds and finished with deep blue enamel, creating a pleasing contrast with ...
White Diamond, 9k Gold
Victorian Enamel Rose Cut Diamond Gold Bangle Bracelet
Located in Narberth, PA
Dangling from the center of the bangle is a single diamond, which is bezel set and hangs from a short row of gold chain.
Diamond, 15k Gold
Victorian Enamel Diamond Gold Snake Bangle Bracelet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This unique Victorian hinged bangle bracelet in 18 karat yellow gold features a black enamel snake with approximately a 1.50ct Old Mine cut pear shaped diamond on it's head, circa 18...
Sabine Getty Green Enamel Tsavorite Diamond Gold Foglia Verde Bangle
By Sabine Getty
Located in London, GB
18kt yellow gold Sabine Getty Prospero Foglia Verde ring set with white diamond, tsavorite and green enamel. Diamond: 0.05 Tsavorite: 1.00 The beautiful Prospero collection tak...
Diamond, Tsavorite, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel, Gold, Yellow Gold
Enamel, Diamond, Pearl and Emerald Floral Bangle Bracelet
Located in Pikesville, MD
Circa 1960's, this simply beautiful 14 karat gold Victorian inspired floral motif bangle is a one of a kind piece featuring white diamonds, lustrous cultured pearls, hand painted en...
White Diamond, Emerald, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Enamel Diamond Gold Snake Bangle Bracelet
Located in San Francisco, CA
The six-section bangle is masterfully hand-engraved with a highly stylized scalar texture and colored with cobalt blue enamel, most of which is worn off on the bottom half (below the...
Continental European Enamel Amethyst Diamond Gold Bangle Bracelet
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A hand engraved 18k yellow gold bracelet from the Victorian era, set with rose cut diamonds and amethyst and enamel. The bracelet comfortably fits up to a 7" Wrist and is 14.8mm wid...
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold
TIFFANY & Co. Schlumberger diamond and red enamel wide bangle
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Lakewood, NJ
TIFFANY & Co. Schlumberger diamond and red enamel wide bangle
Diamond, 18k Gold
TIFFANY & Co. Schlumberger diamond and blue enamel wide bangle
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Lakewood, NJ
TIFFANY & Co. Schlumberger diamond and light blue enamel wide bangle
Diamond, 18k Gold
English Gold And Enamel And Diamond Pair Of Bangles
Located in New York, NY
ENGLISH 18kt yellow gold and black enamel and full cut diamonds pair of bangles fits small wrists only
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger Blue Enamel Diamond Gold Bangle Bracelet
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Atlanta, GA
An 18 karat yellow gold, diamond and cobalt blue enamel bangle bracelet by Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co., composed of 18 bombe links applied with paillonne cobalt blue colored ename...
Diamond, 18k Gold
TIFFANY & CO. Schlumberger Lime Green Enamel and Diamond Bangle
By Jean Schlumberger
Located in Lakewood, NJ
The classic "paillonné" enamel over 18k gold leaf styling of Jean Schlumberger in bright and cheerful lime green for Tiffany & Co. set with 57 bezel set diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger Enamel Diamond Gold Platinum Bangle Bracelet
By Jean Schlumberger
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Jean Schlumberger Yellow gold and green enamel bangle set with 58 round brilliant-cut diamonds of approximate total weight 3.8 carats, color EF clarity VVS, each mounted in a platinu...
Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold
Sold|$3,540
1990S Nouvelle Bague Enamel Bangle
By Nouvelle Bague
Located in Florence, IT
Collection Nouvelle Bague circa 1990/1995 , made in gold and silver ( silver was used as fixative metal for a more reliable way to fix enamel ) excellent conditions, made exception ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
TIFFANY & Co. Jean Schlumberger Red Enamel and Diamond Bangle
By Jean Schlumberger
Located in Lakewood, NJ
The classic Schlumberger bangle with "paillonné" enameling in dark lust red on 18k gold studded with fifty seven (57) bezel set diamonds of ~8.00cts TW by Jean Schlumberger for TIFFA...
Diamond, 18k Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Red Enamel and Diamonds Bangle Bracelet
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Style - Bangle Metal - 14k Yellow Gold Stones - Red Enamel and Diamonds Weight - 29.7 Grams - Fits a 6.5" wrist 8665-3mee
Diamond, 14k Gold
Sold|$3,840
All Enamel LA NOUVELLE BAGUE Bangle
By Nouvelle Bague
Located in Atlanta, GA
This bangle by LA NOUVELLE BAGUE features a deep red and black enamel going all the way around with diamond accents, and a decorative clasp.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Tiffany Schlumberger Black Enamel and Diamond Bangle Bracelet
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Schlumberger for Tiffany wide size 18k gold hinged and articulated bangle bracelet with 108 diamonds set in platinum, approximate total weight 8 carats, bracelet can have links remov...
Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co. Orange Paillonne Enamel and Diamond Bangle
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Atlanta, GA
18 Karat Gold, Diamond and Paillonne Enamel Bangle Bracelet by Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co., France • Signed Tiffany & Co., Schlumberger, stamped 750 and France with French assay m...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold|$33,000
Enamel and Diamond and Gold Hinged Zebra Bangle
Located in New York, NY
white and black enamel zebra form bracelet embellished by full cut diamonds and ruby eyes mounted in 18kt yellow gold
Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger Rare Lilac Enamel Diamond Gold Bangle Bracelet
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Atlanta, GA
An 18 karat yellow gold, diamond and lilac paillonne enamel bangle bracelet by Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co., composed of 18 bombe links applied with paillonne lilac colored enamel,...
Diamond, 18k Gold
14 Karat Victorian Diamond Pearl Bangle Yellow Gold Blue Enamel
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This is an intriguing 14K Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet fashioned in the Victorian Period with Diamonds and Pearl.
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold
Antique French Napoleon III Enamel Diamond Pearl Gold Bangle Bracelet
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A Napoleon III 18k yellow gold bangle with blue enamel set with rose cut diamonds and pearls.
Diamond, Pearl, Peridot, 18k Gold, 24k Gold
DAVID WEBB Diamond Emerald Blue Enamel Gold Snake Bangle Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in New York , NY
18K Yellow Gold Blue Enamel The head set with round diamonds and three cabochon emeralds. Inner circumference - 5 1/2" - 6 1/4'' approx. Width at the widest point - 1 1/4" We...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Schlumberger Candy Apple Red Enamel and Diamond Bangle Bracelet
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Schlumberger for Tiffany wide size 18k gold hinged and articulated bangle bracelet with 108 diamonds set in platinum, approximate total weight 8 carats. This is the most scrumptuous ...
18k Gold
Victorian 1.25 Total Carat 3-Stone Diamond Enameled Cherubs Bangle Bracelet
Located in Narberth, PA
Crafted in 15kt yellow gold, this relatively wide bangle holds 3 sparkling diamonds at the center of a decorative and romantic enameled design.
Diamond, 15k Gold
18 Karat Pasquale Bruni Diamond Panther Bangle Yellow Gold Black Enamel
By Pasquale Bruni
Located in Boca Raton, FL
From the desired Italian Jewelry Designer, Pasquale Bruni is this striking 18K Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet. Fashioned in magnificent detail are 2 Panthers accented with Black Enamel ...
Diamond, 18k 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.
As elegant as they are versatile, these jewels have become chic staples.
From cameos to cigar bands, here are the looks on our radar this season.
The decades-old design is one of the most sought-after pieces of jewelry in the world.
Organic shapes, surprising textures, shimmering colors and inventive embellishments take the new generation of pearl jewelry from classic to cutting-edge.
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.