Horseshoe Bangle Bracelet
Antique 1880s French Victorian Bangles
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Bangles
Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Bangles
Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Bangles
Pearl, Turquoise, 15k Gold
Antique 1860s Cuff Bracelets
Diamond, 14k Gold
Antique 1880s Unknown Cuff Bracelets
Diamond, 14k Gold
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2010s American Modern Bangles
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 1880s Victorian Bangles
Sterling Silver
Antique 1880s Victorian Bangles
Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Bangles
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique 1880s Bangles
Natural Pearl, Diamond, Sapphire
Antique 1880s Victorian Bangles
Diamond, 15k Gold
Antique 1860s Link Bracelets
Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 1880s Victorian Bangles
15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18th Century English Victorian Bangles
Pearl, Rose Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Bangles
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s French Victorian Bangles
Diamond, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Bangles
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Bangles
9k Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Bangles
Lapis Lazuli, 15k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Bangles
Sterling Silver
Antique 1880s Victorian Bangles
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Bangles
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, 15k Gold
Vintage 1970s Victorian Bangles
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Antique 1870s Victorian Bangles
18k Gold
2010s Modern Bracelets
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Bangles
Silver
20th Century American Edwardian Bangles
14k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Bangles
Sterling Silver
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Tsavorite, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Bangles
Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque More Jewelry
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings
Emerald, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Bangles
Gilt Metal
1990s Cocktail Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century English Georgian Chain Bracelets
Gold, 15k Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Chain Bracelets
15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Georgian Choker Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
1990s French Modern Fashion Rings
Amethyst, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century English Bangles
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 15k Gold
Late 20th Century American Chain Necklaces
18k Gold
Antique 1860s British High Victorian More Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Turquoise, Silver, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, 10k Gold
Antique 1880s English Etruscan Revival Bangles
Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Band Rings
Emerald, Yellow Gold
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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.
- What is a cuff bangle bracelet?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A cuff bangle bracelet is a type of jewelry worn on the wrist. It is a cross between a continuous loop bracelet called a bangle and a bracelet with an open design called a cuff. Typically, a cuff bangle features either a hinged closure that allows it to come on and off easily like a cuff or has an open end connected by a chain so that it covers the entire wrist like a bangle. Shop a wide variety of bracelets on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Both a bangle and a bracelet are worn on the wrist. A bangle is more rigid and set in its shape whereas a bracelet is more flexible. Shop a wide range of both bangles and bracelets, as well as other jewelry, on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The standard size for most women’s bangles and cuff bracelets is seven inches long with a two-and-a-half-inch diameter. When shopping for bangles, check the item’s measurements to ensure a comfortable fit. Browse a wide range of bangles and bracelets on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2023The difference between a cuff bracelet and a bangle lies in the design of the jewelry. A bangle bracelet goes all the way around the wrist and either slips on or has a hinged closure that allows it to open and close. A cuff bracelet has a gap and no closure. To put a cuff bracelet on, you slip one end over the wrist and gently push it into place. Shop a large collection of bracelets on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 8, 2023What a cuff bangle bracelet means is open to interpretation. A cuff bangle bracelet is a specific type of bracelet that blends elements of classic cuff bracelets with those of bangles. Cuff bracelets were symbols of protection in ancient Egypt, Greece and Rome, including as part of armor. Cuff bracelets have also been symbols of power and prestige, with Coco Chanel bringing this historic style into modern fashion in the 1930s with her signature silver and enamel bracelets. Shop a large assortment of bracelets on 1stDibs.
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