Bangles
2010s American Victorian Bangles
Ruby, Emerald, Bronze
2010s American Victorian Bangles
Citrine, White Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, Tanzanite, Silver...
2010s American Victorian Bangles
Alexandrite, Bronze
2010s American Victorian Bangles
Tourmaline, Bronze
1850s Early Victorian Antique Bangles
Diamond, Gold
2010s American Victorian Bangles
Tourmaline, Bronze
2010s American Victorian Bangles
Alexandrite, Bronze
2010s American Victorian Bangles
Citrine, White Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, Tanzanite, Silver...
19th Century English Victorian Antique Bangles
9k Gold
1990s Victorian Bangles
Yellow Gold
2010s American Victorian Bangles
Tourmaline, Bronze
2010s American Victorian Bangles
Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
19th Century British Victorian Antique Bangles
Pearl, Silver, Enamel
1880s British Victorian Antique Bangles
Pearl, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Bangles
18k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold
1890s Italian Victorian Antique Bangles
Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Victorian Bangles
White Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, Tanzanite, Bronze
1890s Victorian Antique Bangles
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
2010s American Victorian Bangles
White Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, Tanzanite, Bronze
2010s American Victorian Bangles
Opal, Bronze
Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Bangles
Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Bangles
Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s American Victorian Bangles
Alexandrite, Bronze
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Bangles
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Bangles
Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, Enamel
2010s American Victorian Bangles
Emerald, Ruby, Bronze
1870s British Victorian Antique Bangles
Gold, 18k Gold
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Bangles
Gold-filled
1960s American Victorian Vintage Bangles
Diamond, 14k Gold
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Bangles
Silver
1880s British Victorian Antique Bangles
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
1850s European Victorian Antique Bangles
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
1880s Victorian Antique Bangles
Silver, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary North American Baroque Bangles
Crystal, Base Metal
Early 1900s Victorian Antique Bangles
White Diamond, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Late Victorian Antique Bangles
Garnet, Rose Gold
2010s American Victorian Bangles
Opal, Ruby, Bronze
1980s Victorian Vintage Bangles
Enamel
1890s British Victorian Antique Bangles
Gold
1880s British Victorian Antique Bangles
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Bangles
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Bangles
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Victorian Bangles
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver
2010s American Victorian Bangles
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Gold Plate, Brass
1880s British Victorian Antique Bangles
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
2010s American Victorian Bangles
Emerald, Ruby, Bronze
1880s Victorian Antique Bangles
Gold
1960s American Victorian Vintage Bangles
Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Bangles
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
2010s American Victorian Bangles
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Gold Plate, Brass
2010s Indian Victorian Bangles
Ruby, Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
2010s American Victorian Bangles
White Diamond, Ruby, Bronze
2010s American Victorian Bangles
White Diamond, Ruby, Bronze
1880s British Victorian Antique Bangles
Garnet, Pearl, Gold
1960s American Victorian Vintage Bangles
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1870s Victorian Antique Bangles
Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Victorian Bangles
Emerald, Ruby, Bronze
19th Century Victorian Antique Bangles
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 10k 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.