Bangles
19th Century European Victorian Antique Bangles
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Bangles
Gold-filled
1840s English Victorian Antique Bangles
Turquoise, Gold, 15k Gold
2010s American Victorian Bangles
Ruby, Bronze
2010s American Victorian Bangles
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Emerald, Ruby, Vermeil, Gold, 14k Gold
1890s Unknown Victorian Antique Bangles
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Bangles
Diamond, Moonstone, 15k Gold, Silver
2010s American Victorian Bangles
Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
1860s British Victorian Antique Bangles
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
2010s American Victorian Bangles
Tourmaline, Gold Plate, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Nouveau Bangles
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Silver
2010s American Victorian Bangles
Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Nouveau Bangles
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Victorian Bangles
Onyx, Rainbow Moonstone, Diamond, Moonstone, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
2010s American Victorian Bangles
Ruby, Emerald, Bronze
2010s Victorian Bangles
Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
20th Century Unknown Victorian Bangles
Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Victorian Bangles
Alexandrite, Bronze
2010s American Victorian Bangles
Gold, Gold Plate, Brass
2010s Victorian Bangles
Diamond, 10k Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Bangles
Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
1880s British Art Nouveau Antique Bangles
Gold, Silver
2010s American Victorian Bangles
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Gold Plate, Brass
19th Century English Victorian Antique Bangles
9k Gold
2010s American Victorian Bangles
Tourmaline, Gold Plate, Brass
Late 19th Century Late Victorian Antique Bangles
Garnet, Rose Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Bangles
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold...
Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Bangles
Gold-filled
2010s American Victorian Bangles
Tourmaline, Bronze
Early 1900s French Victorian Antique Bangles
Diamond, Sapphire, Rose Gold
Mid-19th Century High Victorian Antique Bangles
Coral, Diamond, Enamel, 15k Gold
2010s American Victorian Bangles
Alexandrite, Bronze
Mid-19th Century European Victorian Antique Bangles
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Bangles
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold
1960s American Victorian Vintage Bangles
Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Victorian Bangles
Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Nouveau Bangles
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Silver
Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique Bangles
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
2010s American Victorian Bangles
Tourmaline, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Nouveau Bangles
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Silver
2010s American Victorian Bangles
Alexandrite, Bronze
1880s British Victorian Antique Bangles
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Nouveau Bangles
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
2010s American Victorian Bangles
Citrine, White Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, Tanzanite, Silver...
1970s European Art Nouveau Vintage Bangles
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
1870s British Victorian Antique Bangles
Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Victorian Bangles
Citrine, White Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, Tanzanite, Silver...
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Bangles
18k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold
1960s American Victorian Vintage Bangles
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Victorian Bangles
Opal, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Nouveau Bangles
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
19th Century Victorian Antique Bangles
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 10k Gold
2010s American Victorian Bangles
Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Bangles
Silver
2010s American Victorian Bangles
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Gold Plate, Brass
2010s American Victorian Bangles
White Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, Tanzanite, Bronze
2010s American Victorian Bangles
Tourmaline, Bronze
2010s American Victorian Bangles
Alexandrite, Bronze
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.