Front Silver Ornate Bangle Bracelet
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Bangles
Silver
Mid-20th Century Bangles
Silver
Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Bangles
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20th Century Bangles
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Beaded Bracelets
Amber, Coral, Diamond, Cultured Pearl, White Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Retro Link Bracelets
Crystal, Gold Plate
Antique 1860s European Victorian Signet Rings
Crystal, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Etruscan Revival Charm Bracelets
Amber, Chalcedony, Coral, Yellow Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Antique 19th Century Unknown Renaissance Revival Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Silver, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century English Victorian Bangles
Gold-filled
Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Victorian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver
2010s Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings
Onyx
20th Century Signet Rings
Onyx, Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Bangles
20th Century American Georgian Signet Rings
Onyx, Yellow Gold
20th Century Bangles
Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary British Egyptian Revival Cuff Bracelets
Turquoise, Sterling Silver, Silver
Mid-20th Century American Retro Link Bracelets
Crystal, Gold Plate
Vintage 1980s Signet Rings
Yellow Gold
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Bangles
Sterling Silver
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Bangles
Sterling Silver
Antique 1880s Victorian Bangles
Sterling Silver
Antique 1880s American Victorian Bangles
Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver, 15k Gold
Antique 19th Century Austrian Victorian Bangles
Amethyst, Natural Pearl, Silver, Gilt Metal
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 and contemporary 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 bangles (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 and contemporary bangles 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 bangles for innumerable accessorizing options.