Bangles
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Bangles
Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Swedish Modernist Bangles
Crystal, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Bangles
Diamond, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
1970s Greek Modern Vintage Bangles
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Vintage Bangles
Diamond, 18k Gold
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Bangles
1990s American Bangles
Diamond
Late 20th Century Unknown Bangles
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Bangles
Enamel, Yellow Gold
20th Century Bangles
Diamond, 14k Gold
20th Century American Modernist Bangles
Bronze
1970s American Modern Vintage Bangles
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Italian Bangles
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Enamel
1980s Vintage Bangles
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Bangles
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Art Deco Bangles
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Bangles
Late 20th Century Modern Bangles
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Contemporary Bangles
18k Gold, Rose Gold, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Asian Bangles
Jade
Early 2000s Italian Modern Bangles
1970s Anglo-Indian Vintage Bangles
Gold
20th Century Dutch Modern Bangles
Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Bangles
Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s French Modernist Bangles
Silver Plate
1990s European Retro Bangles
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Bangles
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold
Early 2000s Unknown Contemporary Bangles
Diamond, White Gold
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Bangles
Silver
1970s Contemporary Vintage Bangles
Freshwater Pearl, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s French Modern Bangles
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Bangles
20th Century Modern Bangles
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1950s Italian Artist Vintage Bangles
Early 2000s Italian Bangles
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s British Edwardian Vintage Bangles
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Italian Modern Bangles
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Afghan Bangles
Late 20th Century Italian Bangles
Diamond, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Artisan Bangles
18k Gold
1990s Bangles
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s European Retro Vintage Bangles
Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century American Bangles
Gold-filled
20th Century Chinese Artisan Bangles
Jade
1990s American Bangles
Sterling Silver
1980s American Modernist Vintage Bangles
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Vermeil, Silver, Sterling Silver
1960s European Retro Vintage Bangles
Diamond, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Bangles
Silver, Sterling Silver
20th Century Bangles
Diamond
Early 2000s Italian Retro Bangles
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Vintage Bangles
Amethyst, Citrine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Bangles
18k Gold, White Gold
1980s Italian Modernist Vintage Bangles
Sterling Silver, Silver
1980s German Art Deco Vintage Bangles
Gold Plate
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Bangles
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
20th Century Bangles
Gold, Enamel
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Bangles
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Bangles
Diamond, Platinum
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.