Victorian Enameled Tiger's Face Locket Bangle Bracelet
Located in Narberth, PA
A magnificent enameled locket bracelet from the Victorian (ca1880) era!
Antique 1880s Victorian Bangles
Diamond, 18k Gold
Victorian Enameled Tiger's Face Locket Bangle Bracelet
Located in Narberth, PA
A magnificent enameled locket bracelet from the Victorian (ca1880) era!
Diamond, 18k Gold
DAVID WEBB Diamond and Multi Color Gems Gold and Enamel Bangle
By David Webb
Located in Lakewood, NJ
David Webb multi-color cabochon gems and diamond pave bangle mounted in black enameled 18k yellow gold and platinum.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Soho 18 Karat Yellow Gold, Black Enamel 1.32 ct Diamond Bangle Bracelet
By SOHO
Located in Dallas, TX
A true wardrobe wonder, this highly polished black enamel bangle bracelet with sparkling diamonds (1.32 ctw with G-H color, VS quality), slide on a slender wrist to create a very sop...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
.16 ctw Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Black Enamel Soho Bangle Bracelet
By SOHO
Located in Dallas, TX
A slender black enamel SOHO tube bracelet with one pave set diamond section (0.16 ctw G-H color.
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
Sold|$13,500
Enamel Diamond Serpentine Bracelet
By Roberto Coin
Located in Chestnut Hill, MA
18kt Yellow Gold, White Enamel semi-flexible serpentine bracelet with full cut Ruby and Diamond accents. Made by Roberto Coin.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Sold|$40,000
SCHLUMBERGER, Enamel and Diamond Bracelet
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Atlanta, GA
This iconic Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co. bangle bracelet features paillonné enamel work with perfectly placed collet-set round diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Sold|$46,500
SCHLUMBERGER Blue Enamel Diamond Gold Bracelet
By Jean Schlumberger
Located in Greenwich, CT
An 18kt gold, blue enamel and diamond bangle, designed as a series of articulated panel links with a blue enamel ground and diamond collet motifs
Diamond, 18k Gold
Sold|$12,000
Enamel Diamond Gold Snake Bracelet
Located in Lambertville, NJ
An 18k yellow gold bracelet set with 1.60ctw of G/VS diamonds. The bracelet will fit up to a 6 1/2" wrist. The snake head is 52mm wide. The weight of the piece is 111.1 grams...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Sold|$40,000
SCHLUMBERGER, White Enamel and Diamond Bracelet
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Atlanta, GA
This iconic Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co. bangle bracelet features white paillonné enamel work with perfectly placed collet-set round diamonds.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger Paillonne Enamel Diamond Bracelet
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chestnut Hill, MA
Estate 18 karat yellow gold wide white paillonne enamel Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger bangle bracelet with bezel set round brilliant cut diamond accents.
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold
Victorian Turquoise, Pearl, Ruby and Diamond Enameled Hand Bracelet
Located in Narberth, PA
An absolutely breathtaking bracelet from the Victorian (ca1880s) era! Crafted in vibrant 18kt yellow gold, this gorgeous piece displays a 3-dimensional motif of a hand holding an elo...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Enamel
Sold|$7,500
Yellow Gold Diamond Enamel Fox Bracelet
Located in Lake Forest, IL
An 18 karat yellow gold fox bracelet. The bracelet is set with 58 diamonds that weigh 1.45cttw. The bracelet features a, red enamel, fox head design with emerald eyes. The bracelet h...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Black Paillonne Enamel Diamond Gold Schlumberger Bracelet
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chestnut Hill, MA
Estate 18 karat yellow gold wide black paillonne enamel Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger bangle bracelet with bezel set round brilliant cut diamond accents.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Victorian Etruscan 0.85 Total Carat Diamond Starburst and Enamel Bracelet
Located in Narberth, PA
Each sparkling old Mine Cut diamond is surrounded by a royal blue enameled starburst border for a dramatic effect!
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Sabine Getty Blue Enamel Moonstone Diamond Gold Foglia Blu Bracelet
By Sabine Getty
Located in London, GB
18kt yellow gold Sabine Getty Prospero Foglia Blu angel set with moonstone, white diamond and blue enamel. Moonstone: 1.20 Diamond: 0.04 The beautiful Prospero collection take...
Diamond, Moonstone, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel, Gold, Yellow Gold
DAVID WEBB Diamond and Enamel Zebra Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
An quintessential and iconic David Webb hinged bracelet of a Zebra motif with black and white stripes of enamel, diamond mane and mouth ring and cabochon ruby eyes. The bold style of...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Schlumberger Tiffany & Co White Enamel and Diamond Bracelet
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chestnut Hill, MA
18 karat yellow gold wide white paillonne enamel Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger bangle bracelet with bezel set round brilliant cut diamond accents.
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold
Sold|$45,000
Antique Snake Bangle
Located in Greenwich, CT
An antique diamond and enamel snake bangle, with a diamond set head,ruby eyes on an articulated gold and blue enamel coiled band with diamond motifs
Diamond, 18k Gold
Stambolian Cobalt Blue Enamel Diamond Gold Bracelet
By Stambolian
Located in Boca Raton, FL
18K Gold Bracelet with Cobalt Blue Enamel and Diamonds 5.22ct. total weight, G Color, VS Quality Diamonds Ten, 0.25ct. stones on one side Cobalt blue enamel throughout enti...
White Diamond, 18k Gold
Sold|$25,000
David Webb Coral, diamond and enamel bracelet
By David Webb
Located in Greenwich, CT
A coral, diamond and enamel bracelet, the sprung two stone coral crossover band with circular cut diamond collars and white enamel scaled motifs
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold
David Webb Enamel, Diamond and Ruby Frog Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
18k gold enamel frog bracelet with diamond mouth and cabochon ruby eyes and clasp, gold raised studs throughout, David Webb
Diamond, 18k Gold
Flexible Antique Woven Enamel Diamond Gold Snake Bracelet
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Wrap around woven 14kt. yellow gold snake braclelet that wraps around the wrist comfortably and will fit most wrists. The snakes head is enameled in four color enamel , the eyes are ...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Sold|$9,600
Diamond and enamel flower bracelet Jaipur
Located in London, GB
A lovely delicate Mughal diamond bracelet set with flat-cut diamonds set in enamelled rosettes proud from the shank which in itself is enamelled.
Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger Purple Paillonne Enamel and Diamond Bracelet
By Jean Schlumberger
Located in Chestnut Hill, MA
Estate 18 karat yellow gold wide purple paillonne enamel Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger bangle bracelet with bezel set round brilliant cut diamond accents.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Sold|$9,500
Enamel Serpent with Rubies and Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
A skillfully crafted Italian 18k gold hinged coiled bracelet of a serpent motif decorated with 24 rubies and 11 diamonds in a lustrous royal blue enamel. The bracelet is hinged at si...
Ruby
Schlumberger Red Enamel Paillonne Bracelet with Bezel Set Diamonds
Located in Chestnut Hill, MA
Estate 18 karat yellow gold wide red paillonne enamel Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger bangle bracelet with bezel set round brilliant cut diamond accents.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Unique DAVID WEBB Enamel, Diamond & Ruby Equestrian Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in Chestnut Hill, MA
The perfect bracelet for a horse enthusiast or David Webb collector. This unique bracelet is in excellent near perfect condition. The piece is designed in 18 karat yellow gold, plati...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
La Nouvelle Bague Enamel Onyx Diamond Silver Gold Bracelet
By Nouvelle Bague
Located in Lambertville, NJ
An 18k gold and sterling silver bracelet set with onyx and approximately 0.28ctw of H/VS diamonds. The bangle will fit up to a 7.5" wrist and measures 16.5mm at the widest point. M...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
David Webb Red Enamel Diamond Gold Platinum Shoelace Cuff Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Amazing 18k gold platinum enamel cuff bracelet crafted by David Webb. Features 3.30ctw of H/VS diamonds. Comes with David Webb pouch. Retail $58000. Bracelet will fit up to 7" wrist ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Schlumberger Candy Apple Red Enamel and Diamond Bracelet
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
18k gold and diamond enamel articulated bracelet in a scrumptious shade of candy apple red! Looks great on its own or paired with a gold bracelet.
Sold|$25,000
Victorian Blue Enameled Serpent Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Victorian period 18 karat gold with blue enamel articulated bracelet. Head crowned with large diamond and diamond eyes. Opens flat and closes with unique safety clasp with tail of ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Sold|$15,000
19TH CENTURY ENAMELED COILED SNAKE BRACELET
Located in New York, NY
Gold 19th century coiled snake hinged bangle bracelet. Entire body covered with multi-colored enamel detailing.
Ruby, Diamond, 14k Gold
Sold|$38,000
DAVID WEBB Pair of Enamel Bracelets
By David Webb
Located in New York City, NY
Pair of 18K gold bracelets decorated with brilliant diamonds and enameled in black and white respectively. Hinged opening.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger Red Paillonne Enamel Bracelet
By Jean Schlumberger
Located in Chestnut Hill, MA
18 karat yellow gold red enamel Acorn Pattern Schlumberger bangle bracelet, signed Tiffany & Co.
Diamond, 18k Gold
CARL BACHER Victorian Austrian Egyptian Revival Enamel, Carnelian Bracelet
By Carl Bacher
Located in Narberth, PA
During the 19th century, the discoveries of ancient archaeological finds influenced and brought on what is referred to as "archaeological revival jewelry," or "Egyptian revival jewel...
Carnelian, Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Antique Enamel Cuff Bracelet with Removable Dress Clips in 14 Yellow Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
Antique Enamel Cuff Bracelet with Removable Dress Clips in 14 Yellow Gold. Bracelet features 4 carat Burma Rubies, 2 carat Sapphires and 2 carat of European cut diamonds set in 14 K...
Blue Sapphire, Ruby, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold|$4,700
Victorian Onyx Matched Bracelet Set
Located in Austin, TX
Shown on model with our Early Dutch Rose Cut Diamond Ring (available at bellandbird.com) and an enamel and diamond bangle (sold).
La Nouvelle Bague Enamel Diamond Gold Silver Bangle Bracelet
Located in Lambertville, NJ
18k gold and silver bangle bracelet by La Nouvelle Bague, with enamel and approx. 0.11ctw in diamonds.
Diamond, Gold, Silver, Enamel
Sold|$18,500
Victorian Diamond Set Blue Enamel Serpent Bangle
Located in London, GB
A sprung bangle of blue guilloché enamel, the head with graduated old pear-shaped and old brilliant-cut diamond crest and cabochon pink sapphire eyes, the neck and tail with further ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Chrysoprase, Diamond and Black Enamel Bangle by Andrew Glassford
By Andrew Glassford
Located in Dallas, TX
Atop each Chrysoprase bead is a 2.8mm Rose Cut Diamond faceted in Platinum to complete this stunning bangle.
Diamond, Chrysophrase, 18k Gold, Enamel
Superb Diamond and Enamel Bangle / Cuff Bracelet
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Superb Diamong, gold and enamel hindged bracelet dipicting a colorful dragon / serpent, with elegantly enlaced tail, side closing. Dense,wonderful transition piece from casual chic ...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Jack Gutschneider Black Enamel Diamond Gold Bangle Bracelet
By Jack Gutschneider
Located in Frederick, MD
(When applicable) ·Item: 14K Jack Gutschneider 0.75 CTW Diamond Black Enamel Vintage Bangle Hinged Bracelet 2.1" Yellow Gold ·Era: Vintage / 1970s ·Composition: 14k Gold Mar...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Enamel Diamond gold Snake Bangle Bracelet
Located in London, GB
A Victorian snake bangle in the form of an ouroboros, with blue enamel decoration, and set with diamonds and pearls.
Diamond, Pearl, Gold
Hindu Enamel Rose Cut Diamond Peacock Gold Wedding Bangle Bracelet
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Hindu rose cut diamond and enamel peacock wedding bangle set in 20K yellow gold.
Diamond, Sterling Silver
Victorian Enamel 12 Carats Diamonds Hinged Snake Bangle Bracelet
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This stunning snake bracelet has the most incredible diamond head I've ever seen. There are approximately 12.20 carats of diamonds. He bypasses his body on the wrist. He is so comfor...
Diamond, 14k Gold
18 Karat Vintage Diamond Watch Bangle Yellow Gold Blue Enamel
Located in Boca Raton, FL
The Decorative top of the Bracelet is an 18K Yellow Gold dome resembling a shield attached to the 14K Yellow Gold Bangle portion of the Bracelet. There are (7) Rose Cut Diamonds, ap...
Diamond, 18k Gold
1.32 ct Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Black Enamel Soho Bangle Bracelet
By SOHO
Located in Dallas, TX
Black, gold and diamonds... Let's talk about style! This SOHO bangle tube bracelet has black enamel with two sections of 44 diamonds (1.32 ctw with G-H color, VS quality) pave set t...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Diamond Gold Bangle Bracelet
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Victorian 14k gold bangle bracelet, adorned with rose cut diamonds and black enamel.
Diamond, 14k Gold
Sold|$3,423
Victorian Enamel Diamond Gold Bangle
Located in London, GB
A wonderful 18ct gold bangle set with three old mine cut diamonds surrounded by Royal blue enamel stars.
Diamond, 18k Gold
Schlumberger Paillonne Black Enamel Bangle with Diamonds
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chestnut Hill, MA
18 karat yellow gold wide black paillonne enamel Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger bangle bracelet with bezel set round brilliant cut diamond accents.
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Elegant Enamel Gem Diamond Gold Bangle Bracelet
Located in London, GB
Created during the Art Nouveau period circa 1890, in Vienna, Austria and set with three Pink Rubies & two Old Mine Diamonds. The two central leaves are enamelled in pastel pinky/gre...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Victorian Black Enamel Diamond Wide Bangle Bracelet
Located in Narberth, PA
The bold bracelet, which is made of 14kt yellow gold, is particularly wide, with a hinged bangle design. The entire outer surface of the piece is covered in rich black enameling, whi...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Roberto Coin 18 Karat White Gold Diamond White Enamel Bangle Bracelet
By Roberto Coin
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Roberto Coin 18 Karat White Gold Diamond White Enamel Bangle Bracelet This bangle by Roberto Coin is set with diamonds in a unique design with white enamel all throughout the top of...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
Hidalgo Green Enamel and Diamond 18 Karat Bangle Bracelet
By Hidalgo
Located in Pikesville, MD
Three X designs are adorned with .40 diamond carats total weight. This beautiful and unique color of green has a subtle gold sheen throughout the enameling.
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Stambolian 18K Gold Diamond Cobalt Blue Enamel Cabochon Tanzanite Bangle
By Stambolian
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Stambolian 18K Gold Diamond Cobalt Blue Enamel Cabochon Tanzanite Bangle NO RESERVE PRICE From the "Colors of Life" collection by Stambolian 7.50 carat Cabochon-cut, oval, Tanzani...
Diamond, White Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Exquisite Soho "Cappuccino" 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Striped Enamel Bangle
By SOHO
Located in Lombard, IL
Exquisite Soho 'Cappuccino' 18kt yellow gold diamond striped enamel bangle bracelet containing small round diamond accents striped black and brown enamel 18kt yellow gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold|$65,000
David Webb White Enamel Elephant Bangle Bracelet
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb: A White Enamel Elephant Bangle Bracelet, with pave diamonds, cabachon emerald and ruby eyes set in 18k gold and platinum, signed Webb, with authenticity certificate, circ...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Platinum, 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.
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.