Bangles
Early 2000s Italian Modern Bangles
18k Gold
1980s English Modern Vintage Bangles
1980s Vintage Bangles
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
1980s Vintage Bangles
Star Sapphire, Gold
1980s Contemporary Vintage Bangles
Moonstone, Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s American Retro Vintage Bangles
Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Bangles
Sterling Silver
Early 2000s Modern Bangles
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Swedish Bangles
Silver
Early 2000s French Bangles
Gold Plate
Early 2000s Art Deco Bangles
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Bangles
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1980s Modern Vintage Bangles
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s American Vintage Bangles
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
1980s American Vintage Bangles
Black Jade, Yellow Gold
1980s Swiss Contemporary Vintage Bangles
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s American Modern Bangles
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
1980s Vintage Bangles
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Finnish Modernist Bangles
Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 2000s American Modern Bangles
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s American Modern Bangles
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
1980s American Vintage Bangles
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early 2000s French Bangles
Early 2000s Italian Modern Bangles
Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1980s Unknown Vintage Bangles
Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s French Vintage Bangles
Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Bangles
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold
1980s Unknown Contemporary Vintage Bangles
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Italian Vintage Bangles
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s American Modern Bangles
Early 2000s Bangles
1980s American Contemporary Vintage Bangles
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Chinese Retro Vintage Bangles
Jade, Quartz, 14k Gold, Gold
Early 2000s Unknown Contemporary Bangles
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s American Modern Vintage Bangles
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Contemporary Vintage Bangles
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 2000s American Contemporary Bangles
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Austrian Bangles
Early 2000s American Bangles
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
1980s American Contemporary Vintage Bangles
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Unknown Contemporary Vintage Bangles
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s American Vintage Bangles
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Vintage Bangles
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1980s Unknown Contemporary Vintage Bangles
Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s American Victorian Vintage Bangles
Opal, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Bangles
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold
1980s British Modern Vintage Bangles
Gold
1980s Unknown Victorian Vintage Bangles
Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold
1980s Unknown Artisan Vintage Bangles
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Italian Vintage Bangles
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
1980s American Modern Vintage Bangles
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
1980s American Vintage Bangles
Opal, 18k Gold
1980s German Modern Vintage Bangles
Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Bangles
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1980s Italian Vintage Bangles
Gold, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Bangles
Diamond, 18k Gold
1980s Vintage Bangles
Early 2000s Italian Bangles
Citrine, Diamond, White 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.