Bangles
Late 20th Century Greek Contemporary Bangles
Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s European Modern Bangles
Amethyst, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Artist Bangles
Jade
1970s British Retro Vintage Bangles
Diamond, Jade, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Bangles
Amethyst, Zircon, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Bangles
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Bangles
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Mid-20th Century Asian Bangles
Jade
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Bangles
Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Mid-20th Century Chinese Artisan Bangles
Jade
1990s European Modern Bangles
Amethyst, Gold, Enamel
2010s Hong Kong Artisan Bangles
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k G...
2010s Asian Artist Bangles
Jade
1950s Retro Vintage Bangles
Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s North American Artist Bangles
Jade
20th Century American Modern Bangles
Amethyst, Diamond, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Bangles
Jade
21st Century and Contemporary Bangles
Amethyst, Blue Topaz, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Bangles
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s British Retro Vintage Bangles
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Chinese Artisan Bangles
Jade
2010s Chinese Artisan Bangles
Jade
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Bangles
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold
1960s Finnish Vintage Bangles
Amethyst, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Bangles
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
2010s Artisan Bangles
Jade
1970s American Modernist Vintage Bangles
Jade, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Bangles
Amethyst, Topaz, White Gold
1970s American Vintage Bangles
Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Swedish Modernist Vintage Bangles
Amethyst, Moonstone, Rock Crystal, Tourmaline, Silver
20th Century Bangles
Jade
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Bangles
Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Iolite, Peridot, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, ...
1960s Unknown Vintage Bangles
Amethyst, Quartz, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Bangles
Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Burmese Contemporary Bangles
Jade
20th Century German Retro Bangles
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Chinese Retro Vintage Bangles
Jade, Quartz, 14k Gold, Gold
2010s American Bangles
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Burmese Contemporary Bangles
Jade
2010s Thai Bangles
Amethyst, Silver
1990s Italian Contemporary Bangles
Amethyst, Diamond, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Thai Bangles
Amethyst, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Bangles
Amethyst, Palladium, Silver, Sterling Silver, Rhodium
2010s Thai Contemporary Bangles
Diamond, Jade, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Bangles
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
2010s Hong Kong Artisan Bangles
White Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Go...
2010s Greek Modern Bangles
Amethyst, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
2010s American Artisan Bangles
Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Multi-gemstone, Peridot, Topaz, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Bangles
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Bangles
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Unknown Bangles
Jade, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Mid-20th Century Dutch Bangles
Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s American Bangles
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Jade, 18k Gold, Platinum
1870s French Napoleon III Antique Bangles
Amethyst, Pearl, Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Bangles
Topaz, Tsavorite, Garnet, Sapphire, Amethyst, White Diamond, Emerald, Mo...
Early 2000s Bangles
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s American Antique Bangles
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold
20th Century Bangles
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow 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.