Bangles
20th Century Victorian Bangles
Diamond, 14k Gold
1960s American Victorian Vintage Bangles
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s European Retro Vintage Bangles
Diamond, 18k Gold
1990s European Retro Bangles
Diamond, 18k Gold
20th Century Retro Bangles
Diamond, White Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Bangles
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
1870s British Victorian Antique Bangles
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 15k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Victorian Bangles
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rhodium, Silver, Gold
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Bangles
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Bangles
Diamond, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Bangles
Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold
Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique Bangles
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1960s Asian Retro Vintage Bangles
Jade
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Retro Bangles
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
1990s Unknown Retro Bangles
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Bangles
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Victorian Bangles
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century English Victorian Bangles
Gold-filled
1980s European Retro Vintage Bangles
Diamond, 18k Gold
1970s European Retro Vintage Bangles
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Bangles
Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
1980s European Retro Vintage Bangles
Diamond, 18k Gold
1890s Victorian Antique Bangles
Diamond, Opal, 9k Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Bangles
14k Gold, Enamel
1980s Retro Vintage Bangles
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold
1890s Late Victorian Antique Bangles
Garnet, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Early Victorian Bangles
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s Victorian Antique Bangles
Citrine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
1880s Victorian Antique Bangles
Silver
Early 1900s European Late Victorian Antique Bangles
Diamond, 14k Gold
Early 1900s Late Victorian Antique Bangles
Diamond, Opal, Gold
Early 20th Century Victorian Bangles
Garnet, Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Bangles
Garnet
Early 1900s European Late Victorian Antique Bangles
18k Gold
1960s European Retro Vintage Bangles
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
19th Century British Victorian Antique Bangles
Silver, Sterling Silver
1880s Victorian Antique Bangles
Gold, Silver
1860s Victorian Antique Bangles
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Enamel
1980s European Retro Vintage Bangles
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
1980s European Retro Vintage Bangles
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Bangles
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Retro Bangles
20th Century Unknown Victorian Bangles
Alexandrite, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Bangles
Silver
1960s Asian Retro Vintage Bangles
Jade
1880s American Victorian Antique Bangles
Garnet, Gold-filled
1970s North American Retro Vintage Bangles
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
1960s Asian Retro Vintage Bangles
Jade
1960s Asian Retro Vintage Bangles
Jade
1980s European Retro Vintage Bangles
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Bangles
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
1950s American Retro Vintage Bangles
Early 1900s Turkish Victorian Antique Bangles
Diamond, 9k Gold
1980s English Victorian Vintage Bangles
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
Mid-19th Century German Victorian Antique Bangles
Garnet, Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
1970s European Retro Vintage Bangles
Diamond, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century American Retro Bangles
1960s Asian Retro Vintage Bangles
Jade
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.