Bangles
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Victorian Bangles
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Silver, 14k Gold
1980s Unknown Retro Vintage Bangles
Diamond, Hematite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Victorian Bangles
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Unknown Retro Vintage Bangles
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold
1940s French Retro Vintage Bangles
Sapphire, Tiger's Eye, Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s American Victorian Bangles
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
1880s Victorian Antique Bangles
Agate, 18k Gold
1890s Victorian Antique Bangles
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s British Victorian Antique Bangles
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Rose Gold
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Bangles
White Diamond, 18k Gold
1860s British Victorian Antique Bangles
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s French Retro Vintage Bangles
Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Retro Bangles
Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Bangles
1960s American Victorian Vintage Bangles
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Bangles
Silver
1880s Victorian Antique Bangles
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
1890s British Victorian Antique Bangles
Natural Pearl, Tourmaline, Pearl, Gold
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Bangles
Diamond, Moonstone, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1870s British Victorian Antique Bangles
Silver
1870s Italian Victorian Antique Bangles
Amethyst, Yellow Gold, Gold
Late 19th Century Russian Victorian Antique Bangles
Diamond, Sapphire
1880s Victorian Antique Bangles
Diamond, Opal, 15k Gold
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Bangles
Diamond, Garnet, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
1860s British Victorian Antique Bangles
Sterling Silver
1850s Victorian Antique Bangles
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century Russian Victorian Antique Bangles
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Gold, Enamel
1870s Victorian Antique Bangles
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century British Victorian Antique Bangles
Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Bangles
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Bangles
Diamond, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s English Victorian Antique Bangles
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s Unknown Retro Vintage Bangles
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s Retro Vintage Bangles
Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century German Victorian Antique Bangles
Diamond, Pearl, Gold
19th Century British Victorian Antique Bangles
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century British Victorian Antique Bangles
9k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century American Retro Bangles
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Victorian Antique Bangles
Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Gold, 10k Gold
19th Century British Victorian Antique Bangles
Garnet, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s French Victorian Antique Bangles
Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century British Victorian Bangles
Agate, Citrine, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century American Victorian Bangles
Gold-filled
1950s European Retro Vintage Bangles
Ruby, Yellow Gold
1880s American Victorian Antique Bangles
14k Gold
19th Century British Victorian Antique Bangles
Sterling Silver
1880s American Victorian Antique Bangles
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Victorian Antique Bangles
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Silver
20th Century Victorian Bangles
Diamond, Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Bangles
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1880s American Victorian Antique Bangles
Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver, 15k Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Bangles
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Bangles
Sterling Silver
Vintage and Contemporary Bangles
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.