Bangles
19th Century Victorian Antique Bangles
Ruby, Gold
20th Century Victorian Bangles
Multi-gemstone, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1870s French Victorian Antique Bangles
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Enamel
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Bangles
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Romantic Bangles
White Diamond, Emerald, Brass, Gold Plate
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Bangles
15k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Victorian Bangles
Gold, Gold Plate, Brass
1880s British Victorian Antique Bangles
Diamond, Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century English Victorian Bangles
Gold-filled
19th Century English Victorian Antique Bangles
Pearl, Turquoise, 15k Gold
1890s Unknown Victorian Antique Bangles
Silver
2010s American Romantic Bangles
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
2010s American Victorian Bangles
Gold, Gold Plate, Brass
1960s Unknown High Victorian Vintage Bangles
White Diamond, 18k Gold
1860s Italian High Victorian Antique Bangles
Coral, Gilt Metal
1870s American Victorian Antique Bangles
Garnet, Gold-filled
2010s American Victorian Bangles
Tanzanite, Sapphire, Ruby, Opal, Emerald, White Diamond, Bronze
Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Bangles
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1870s Italian Victorian Antique Bangles
Gold, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Bangles
Gold-filled
Late 19th Century European Late Victorian Antique Bangles
Garnet, Silver
19th Century European Victorian Antique Bangles
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold
20th Century European Victorian Bangles
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
1840s English Victorian Antique Bangles
Turquoise, Gold, 15k Gold
19th Century European Victorian Antique Bangles
Turquoise, Gold
2010s American Victorian Bangles
Ruby, Bronze
2010s American Victorian Bangles
Tanzanite, Bronze
2010s American Victorian Bangles
Tourmaline, Gold Plate, Brass
19th Century European Victorian Antique Bangles
Amethyst, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold
2010s American Victorian Bangles
Tanzanite, Bronze
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Bangles
Ruby, 15k Gold
2010s American Victorian Bangles
Tanzanite, Sapphire, Ruby, Opal, Emerald, White Diamond, Vermeil, Yellow...
19th Century British Victorian Antique Bangles
Pearl, Turquoise, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Victorian Bangles
Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Victorian Bangles
Alexandrite, Bronze
2010s American Victorian Bangles
Ruby, Bronze
Late 19th Century Unknown Late Victorian Antique Bangles
Silver
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Bangles
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
2010s American Victorian Bangles
Gold, Gold Plate, Brass
1860s British Victorian Antique Bangles
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
2010s American Romantic Bangles
Emerald, Ruby, Vermeil, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Victorian Bangles
Tourmaline, Gold Plate, Brass
2010s American Victorian Bangles
Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Victorian Bangles
Diamond, Moonstone, Onyx, Rainbow Moonstone, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
19th Century English Victorian Antique Bangles
9k Gold
2010s Victorian Bangles
Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
1890s Unknown Victorian Antique Bangles
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold
2010s Victorian Bangles
Diamond, 10k Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
20th Century Unknown Victorian Bangles
Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Victorian Bangles
Gold Plate
Early 1900s British Victorian Antique Bangles
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
Mid-19th Century European Victorian Antique Bangles
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver
1890s Victorian Antique Bangles
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
2010s American Victorian Bangles
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Vermeil
Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique Bangles
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Mid-19th Century High Victorian Antique Bangles
Coral, Diamond, Enamel, 15k Gold
2010s American Victorian Bangles
Alexandrite, Bronze
Early 1900s French Victorian Antique Bangles
Diamond, Sapphire, Rose Gold
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.