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18k Gold Victorian Openwork Bangle, Neo-Renaissance Scrollwork
18k Gold Victorian Openwork Bangle, Neo-Renaissance Scrollwork

18k Gold Victorian Openwork Bangle, Neo-Renaissance Scrollwork

Located in PARIS, FR

Victorian cuff bracelet in 18 karat gold. Hinged rigid bracelet decorated with a wide openwork and delicately chased frieze featuring foliage scrolls, arabesques, and florets of Neo-...

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Antique 1880s French Victorian Chain Bracelets

Materials

18k Gold

Cartier Trinity Diamond Gold Rolling Bangle Bracelet
Cartier Trinity Diamond Gold Rolling Bangle Bracelet

Cartier Trinity Diamond Gold Rolling Bangle Bracelet

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

Marked 046839, 750, Cartier, French gold marks. Weighs 51.8 grams. SKU#B-01927

Category

20th Century French More Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Chanel Gold Leather Bangles Set of 3
Chanel Gold Leather Bangles Set of 3

Chanel Gold Leather Bangles Set of 3

By Chanel

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Chanel woven leather and chain style bangles in a gold plated metal, a set of three bangles.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Chain Bracelets

Materials

Metal

1960s Sapphire 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bangle Ring
1960s Sapphire 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bangle Ring

1960s Sapphire 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bangle Ring

Located in Poitiers, FR

Ring in 18 karat yellow gold. This bangle ring features a cushion-cut sapphire held in place with claws.

Category

Vintage 1960s French Retro Solitaire Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Saint Laurent Black Leather Gold-Tone Statement Bangle
Saint Laurent Black Leather Gold-Tone Statement Bangle

Saint Laurent Black Leather Gold-Tone Statement Bangle

By Saint Laurent

Located in Amman, JO

Saint Laurent Black Leather Gold-Tone Statement Bangle Bold and architectural, this Saint Laurent statement bangle combines sleek black leather with striking gold-tone geometric har...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Other

Chopard Happy Diamonds Bangle in 18k Yellow Gold 41g
Chopard Happy Diamonds Bangle in 18k Yellow Gold 41g

Chopard Happy Diamonds Bangle in 18k Yellow Gold 41g

By Chopard

Located in Berlin, BE

Happy Diamonds bangle by Chopard, crafted in 18k yellow gold. The signature design with freely moving diamonds reflects elegance, playfulness, and timeless luxury. • Material: 18k y...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Aesthetic Movement Modern Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Boucheron Quatre Clou de Paris 18 Karat Rose Gold Bangle
Boucheron Quatre Clou de Paris 18 Karat Rose Gold Bangle

Boucheron Quatre Clou de Paris 18 Karat Rose Gold Bangle

By Boucheron

Located in London, GB

A Boucheron Quatre Clou de Paris 18 karat rose gold bangle. This rose gold square motif hinged bangle by Boucheron is part of its Quatre Clou de Paris collection. Signed 'Bouchero...

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2010s French Modern Cuff Bracelets

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold

Mauboussin Diamond Gold Chain Bangle Bracelet, circa 1965
Mauboussin Diamond Gold Chain Bangle Bracelet, circa 1965

Mauboussin Diamond Gold Chain Bangle Bracelet, circa 1965

By Mauboussin

Located in Amsterdam, NL

An 18 carat gold bracelet with 78 brilliant-cut diamonds (app. 2 carats; colour D-G, clarity VVS-VS). Signed and numbered: Mauboussin Paris, 26913. With a French control mark, and ma...

Category

Vintage 1960s French Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold

1950s 18 Karat Yellow Gold Lady's Bangle Wrist Watch
1950s 18 Karat Yellow Gold Lady's Bangle Wrist Watch

1950s 18 Karat Yellow Gold Lady's Bangle Wrist Watch

Located in Poitiers, FR

Woman's watch in 18 karat yellow gold, minerve hallmark. It is formed of a bracelet made of an oval bangle in fall open at the base and retaining a rectangular case surmounted on bot...

Category

Vintage 1950s French Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

HERMES white enamel & gold CLIC H Bangle Bracelet PM
HERMES white enamel & gold CLIC H Bangle Bracelet PM

HERMES white enamel & gold CLIC H Bangle Bracelet PM

By Hermès

Located in Zürich, CH

100% authentic Hermès Clic H narrow bangle bracelet in Blanc enamel and gold-plated metal (100%).

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Bracelets

Second Hand Opal 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bangle Ring
Second Hand Opal 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bangle Ring

Second Hand Opal 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bangle Ring

Located in Poitiers, FR

Ring in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. A solid gold band, this ring is set at the top with an oval cabochon opal with blue/green reflections. Total weight of the opal : 0...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage KENZO Calla Lily Gold Tone Rigid Bangle Bracelet
Vintage KENZO Calla Lily Gold Tone Rigid Bangle Bracelet

Vintage KENZO Calla Lily Gold Tone Rigid Bangle Bracelet

By Kenzo

Located in Kingersheim, Alsace

Vintage KENZO Calla Lily Gold Tone Rigid Bangle Bracelet Features: - 100% Authentic KENZO. - Rigid bracelet in calla lily form with textured spadix. - Smooth petal with engraved KEN...

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20th Century French Cuff Bracelets

CHANEL Vintage Iconic Gold Tone Coins Bangle Bracelet
CHANEL Vintage Iconic Gold Tone Coins Bangle Bracelet

CHANEL Vintage Iconic Gold Tone Coins Bangle Bracelet

By Chanel

Located in Nice, FR

CHANEL vintage iconic gold tone bangle bracelet featuring coins : crowned CC CHANEL 31 Rue Cambon Paris and Mademoiselle COCO profile. Embossed CHANEL. Indicative measurements : in...

Category

20th Century French Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Gilt Metal

Vintage CHANEL Classic Gold Chain and Leather Bangle Bracelet
Vintage CHANEL Classic Gold Chain and Leather Bangle Bracelet

Vintage CHANEL Classic Gold Chain and Leather Bangle Bracelet

By Chanel

Located in Kingersheim, Alsace

Vintage CHANEL Classic Gold Chain and Leather Bangle Bracelet Measurements: Height: 0.90 inch (2.3 cm) Inside Circumference: 6.81 inches (17.3 cm) opening included Features: - 100%...

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Vintage 1980s French Chain Bracelets

Modern Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Satin Finish Bangle Ring
Modern Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Satin Finish Bangle Ring

Modern Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Satin Finish Bangle Ring

Located in Poitiers, FR

Ring in 18 karat yellow gold, own hallmark. Yellow gold bangle ring, it is chiselled such of the satin on all the setting and decorated on the top of 10 diamonds modern brilliant- cu...

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2010s French Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

20th Century Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Engraved Bangle Ring
20th Century Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Engraved Bangle Ring

20th Century Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Engraved Bangle Ring

Located in Poitiers, FR

Ring in 18 karat yellow gold, own hallmark. Antique bangle ring it is formed on its higher half of an openwork setting, such arabesques which join on the top to retain, with claws, a...

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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Modern Sapphire Trapeze Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Bangle Ring
Modern Sapphire Trapeze Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Bangle Ring

Modern Sapphire Trapeze Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Bangle Ring

Located in Poitiers, FR

Ring in 18 karat white gold, eagle head hallmark. This contemporary ring features a wide, flat band set with an oval sapphire on top. On either side of the band, 2x2 trapezoid-cut di...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Modern 3 Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow White Gold Bangle Ring
Modern 3 Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow White Gold Bangle Ring

Modern 3 Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow White Gold Bangle Ring

Located in Poitiers, FR

Ring in 18 karat yellow, rose and white gold, own hallmark. Imposing ring, it consists of 3 rings curved joined in white gold in the center, yellow gold and pink gold. Each one is se...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold

19th Century Tiger's Eye 18 Karat Rose Gold Bangle Ring
19th Century Tiger's Eye 18 Karat Rose Gold Bangle Ring

19th Century Tiger's Eye 18 Karat Rose Gold Bangle Ring

Located in Poitiers, FR

Ring in 18 karat rose gold. This antique ring is finely engraved on the top and set with an oval cabochon tiger's eye. Height : 5.5 mm approximately, thickness : 3 mm approximately, ...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Band Rings

Materials

Tiger's Eye, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

20th Century Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold Curved Bangle Ring
20th Century Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold Curved Bangle Ring

20th Century Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold Curved Bangle Ring

Located in Poitiers, FR

Ring in 18 karat rose gold, eagle's head hallmark. Rounded rose gold ring set with a brilliant-cut diamond. Total weight of the diamond : 0.10 carat approximately. Height : 10 mm app...

Category

Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

vintage CHANEL Haute Couture Etruscan ornate handcrafted gilded gold cuff bangle
vintage CHANEL Haute Couture Etruscan ornate handcrafted gilded gold cuff bangle

vintage CHANEL Haute Couture Etruscan ornate handcrafted gilded gold cuff bangle

By Chanel

Located in Hong Kong, NT

vintage CHANEL Haute Couture Etruscan ornate handcrafted gilded gold cuff bangle Reference: BMPA/A00152 Brand: Chanel Designer: Karl Lagerfeld Collection: 1990's Haute Couture Materi...

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1990s French Cuff Bracelets

20th Century Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Solitaire Bangle Ring
20th Century Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Solitaire Bangle Ring

20th Century Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Solitaire Bangle Ring

Located in Poitiers, FR

Ring in 18 karat yellow gold. This elegant antique ring features a smooth, slightly domed yellow gold band that widens at the front. In the center, an antique cushion-cut diamond is ...

Category

Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co Rose Gold 9 Row Melody Calife Picasso Bangle Bracelet
Tiffany & Co Rose Gold 9 Row Melody Calife Picasso Bangle Bracelet

Tiffany & Co Rose Gold 9 Row Melody Calife Picasso Bangle Bracelet

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Southampton, PA

18k Yellow Gold 9 Row Paloma Picasso Melody Calife Bracelet by Tiffany & Co. Indulge in the splendor of this Authentic Tiffany & Co 18k Rose Gold 9 Row Melody Calife Picasso...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Cuff Bracelets

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Christian Dior John Galliano 1998 Gold Strands Omega Coil Wide Bangle Bracelet
Christian Dior John Galliano 1998 Gold Strands Omega Coil Wide Bangle Bracelet

Christian Dior John Galliano 1998 Gold Strands Omega Coil Wide Bangle Bracelet

By John Galliano for Christian Dior

Located in Wokingham, England

Christian Dior John Galliano 1998 Vintage Unisex Layers Strands Omega Coil Chunky Trio Row Elegant Modernist Wide Bracelet Bangle, Gold plated Very good condition. Light scratches ...

Category

1990s French Art Nouveau Link Bracelets

Materials

Gold Plate

Bracelet 1950 Belt Motif in 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Platinum Bangle
Bracelet 1950 Belt Motif in 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Platinum Bangle

Bracelet 1950 Belt Motif in 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Platinum Bangle

Located in Paris, FR

Ribbon bracelet Belt buckle made of a Polish mesh, clasp with scroll pattern highlighted with 8x8 cut diamonds. French work around 1950 in 18 carat yellow gold, platinum and diamonds...

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Vintage 1950s French Post-War Retro Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Chanel 1998 Ivory Marble Cream White Double Gold Coco CC Chunky Cuff Bangle
Chanel 1998 Ivory Marble Cream White Double Gold Coco CC Chunky Cuff Bangle

Chanel 1998 Ivory Marble Cream White Double Gold Coco CC Chunky Cuff Bangle

By Chanel

Located in Wokingham, England

Chanel 1998 98 P Ivory Marble Cream White Double Gold Coco CC Logo Chunky Statement Elegant Modernist Cuff Bangle Bracelet Very good condition. Light scratches or colour loss. 100% ...

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Vintage 1970s French Art Nouveau Cuff Bracelets

Materials

18k Gold

Emerald, Sapphire Cabochon and Diamond Bangle Bracelet in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Emerald, Sapphire Cabochon and Diamond Bangle Bracelet in 18 Karat Yellow Gold

Emerald, Sapphire Cabochon and Diamond Bangle Bracelet in 18 Karat Yellow Gold

Located in Berlin, BE

Elegant ear clips crafted in 14 karat white gold, set with sapphires and diamonds in a refined and balanced design. The deep blue sapphires are highlighted by bright diamonds, creati...

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20th Century French Aesthetic Movement Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Louis Vuitton Blue Nautical Rope Bangle Bracelet Cruise 2010 Gold Grommets
Louis Vuitton Blue Nautical Rope Bangle Bracelet Cruise 2010 Gold Grommets

Louis Vuitton Blue Nautical Rope Bangle Bracelet Cruise 2010 Gold Grommets

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Atlanta, GA

This exclusive Louis Vuitton bracelet is from the Limited Edition Louis Vuitton 2010 Cruise Collection. The beachy summer nautical bangle features a chunky purple-blue glossy Lucite ...

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2010s French Modern Modern Bracelets

Modern Sapphire Mother of Pearl Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bangle Ring
Modern Sapphire Mother of Pearl Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bangle Ring

Modern Sapphire Mother of Pearl Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bangle Ring

Located in Poitiers, FR

Ring in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. The setting of this second-hand yellow gold ring is formed of 2 rings that are adorned on the front center with a square sapphire s...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Le Roy et Fils, Antique Gold Ladies Wristwatch with Diamonds and Enamel, Bangle
Le Roy et Fils, Antique Gold Ladies Wristwatch with Diamonds and Enamel, Bangle

Le Roy et Fils, Antique Gold Ladies Wristwatch with Diamonds and Enamel, Bangle

Located in Berlin, DE

The beautiful, green enamel dial with golden Arabic numerals is striking. Bangle and Case made of solid Gold. Inside cover with engraving: "To the Queen Le Roy & Fils 57 New Bond ...

Category

Antique 19th Century French Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Enamel

Cartier Juste un Clou Small Model Diamond Nail Bangle in 18k Rose Gold Size 17
Cartier Juste un Clou Small Model Diamond Nail Bangle in 18k Rose Gold Size 17

Cartier Juste un Clou Small Model Diamond Nail Bangle in 18k Rose Gold Size 17

By Cartier

Located in London, GB

The Cartier Juste un Clou is one of the Maison’s most recognisable jewellery designs, transforming the simple form of a nail into an unconventional piece of fine jewellery. Origina...

Category

2010s French Contemporary Modern Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

Hermes Brand New Rose Gold H Taupe Thick Clic Clac Bracelet Cuff Bangle
Hermes Brand New Rose Gold H Taupe Thick Clic Clac Bracelet Cuff Bangle

Hermes Brand New Rose Gold H Taupe Thick Clic Clac Bracelet Cuff Bangle

By Chanel

Located in Pasadena, CA

Hermes Brand New Rose Gold H Taupe Thick Clic Clac Bracelet Cuff Bangle * Marked Hermes * Comes with the original Hermes box, pouch, booklets and ribbon * Brand New -It is approxim...

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2010s French Artisan Cuff Bracelets

HERMES Collier de Chien Bangle Bracelet white epson Leather Pink Gold Finish
HERMES Collier de Chien Bangle Bracelet white epson Leather Pink Gold Finish

HERMES Collier de Chien Bangle Bracelet white epson Leather Pink Gold Finish

By Hermès

Located in Neguri, Vizcaya

HERMES Collier de Chien Bracelet white epson Leather Pink Gold Size Medium T3 M 16.5cm With Box In 1837, within the walls of his workshop at 56 rue Basse-du-Rempart, Thierry Hermè...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Braces

Cartier Panther Panthere Emerald Onyx Bangle Bracelet Quartz Wristwatch
Cartier Panther Panthere Emerald Onyx Bangle Bracelet Quartz Wristwatch

Cartier Panther Panthere Emerald Onyx Bangle Bracelet Quartz Wristwatch

By Cartier

Located in Southampton, PA

18k White Gold Emerald Black Onyx Panther Panthere Bangle Bracelet Watch by Cartier.

Category

20th Century French Wrist Watches

Materials

Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold

Chanel Rare 925 Solid Silver Camellia Cutout Bangle Cuff Bracelet
Chanel Rare 925 Solid Silver Camellia Cutout Bangle Cuff Bracelet

Chanel Rare 925 Solid Silver Camellia Cutout Bangle Cuff Bracelet

By Chanel

Located in Pasadena, CA

Chanel Rare 925 Solid Silver Camellia Cutout Bangle Cuff Bracelet *Marked Chanel and 925 *Comes with the original box and booklet -It is approximately 3" wide, 52g weight, the cuf...

Category

2010s French Artisan Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Gold Plate

Chanel Vintage 1997 Gripoix Maltese Cross Turquoise Red Cabochon Cuff Bangle
Chanel Vintage 1997 Gripoix Maltese Cross Turquoise Red Cabochon Cuff Bangle

Chanel Vintage 1997 Gripoix Maltese Cross Turquoise Red Cabochon Cuff Bangle

By Chanel

Located in Wokingham, England

Chanel Vintage 1997 Maltese Cross CC Logo Crystals Turquoise Red Purple Brown Cabochon Pendant Charm Chunky Modernist Cuff Bangle Bracelet Very good condition. Light scratches or co...

Category

Vintage 1970s French Art Nouveau Cuff Bracelets

Materials

18k Gold

Vintage Boucheron Pair of Rock Crystal Sapphire Ruby Diamond 18K Bangle Cuff
Vintage Boucheron Pair of Rock Crystal Sapphire Ruby Diamond 18K Bangle Cuff

Vintage Boucheron Pair of Rock Crystal Sapphire Ruby Diamond 18K Bangle Cuff

By Boucheron

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Specifications Period: 1980s–1990s Designer: Boucheron Origin: France Metal: 18 Karat Yellow & White Gold Gemstones: Fluted Rock Crystal Cabochon Sapphires Cabochon Rubies 10 Rou...

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Vintage 1980s French Retro Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Sapphire, Ruby, Rock Crystal, White Diamond, Diamond, Crystal, Yellow Go...

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Haute Couture Iconic Silver Ribbed Statement Bangle Cuff
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Haute Couture Iconic Silver Ribbed Statement Bangle Cuff

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Haute Couture Iconic Silver Ribbed Statement Bangle Cuff

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Wokingham, England

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Arty 1980s Vintage Unisex Large Textured Logo Ribbed Monderist Elegant Chunky Statement Bangle Cuff Bracelet, Silver Tone Very good condition. Light scratches...

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Vintage 1980s French Art Nouveau Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Gold Plate

Karl Lagerfeld Enamel-Gold Tone fleur de lis Massive Never worn bracelet 1990s
Karl Lagerfeld Enamel-Gold Tone fleur de lis Massive Never worn bracelet 1990s

Karl Lagerfeld Enamel-Gold Tone fleur de lis Massive Never worn bracelet 1990s

By Karl Lagerfeld

Located in Wallkill, NY

A stunning large Karl Lagerfeld fleur de lis Enamel bracelet. Measuring 1.91 IN wide. Will fit up to a 7 inch wrist, that is it. Be sure to follow us to get email updates of our new ...

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1990s French Bangles

Materials

Gilt Metal

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French Gold Bangle For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact french gold bangle you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold, this item was constructed with great care. Our collection of these items for sale includes 193 vintage editions and 14 modern creations to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for a french gold bangle may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 19th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. Finding an appealing french gold bangle — no matter the origin — is easy, but Van Cleef & Arpels, Cartier and O.J. Perrin each produced a popular version that is worth a look. A french gold bangle can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but Diamond rings, from our inventory of 83, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. See these pages for a french cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also old european cut cut and old mine cut cut versions available here, too. Finding a french gold bangle for sale for women should be easy, but there are 57 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a French Gold Bangle?

On average, a french gold bangle at 1stDibs sells for $7,091, while they’re typically $200 on the low end and $177,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

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.

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.