Ippolita 18k Mother Of Pearl Bracelet
2010s Bangles
Multi-gemstone, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Cocktail Rings
Multi-gemstone, Onyx, Pearl, Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Bangles
Quartz, Yellow Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Bangles
Sterling Silver
20th Century French Cocktail Rings
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Bracelets
Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
1990s Clip-on Earrings
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s French Clip-on Earrings
Chrysophrase, Coral, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century French Cocktail Rings
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Dome Rings
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
20th Century Solitaire Rings
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 2000s French Drop Earrings
Coral, Hematite, Cultured Pearl, Turquoise, White Gold
Vintage 1960s American Dangle Earrings
Coral, Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Link Bracelets
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Contemporary Bangles
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Band Rings
Coral, Diamond, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s American Contemporary Cufflinks
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century More Rings
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Bangles
Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Bangles
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Bangles
Other, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Bangles
Topaz, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Bangles
Rock Crystal, Amethyst, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Bangles
Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Bangles
Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Bangles
Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Bangles
Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Bangles
Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Bangles
Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Bangles
Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Bangles
Lapis Lazuli, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Bangles
Moonstone, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary More Bracelets
Topaz, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Bangles
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Bangles
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian More Bracelets
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bangles
Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Bangles
Citrine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian More Bracelets
Amethyst, Quartz, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian More Bracelets
Chrysophrase, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bangles
Onyx, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Bangles
Quartz, Turquoise, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Bangles
Quartz, Turquoise, 18k Gold
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.