Bangles
1980s Italian Vintage Bangles
Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
20th Century German Bangles
Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Unknown Retro Vintage Bangles
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Bangles
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Bangles
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Enamel, 14k Gold, Silver
1990s Bangles
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Bangles
White Diamond, Emerald, Tsavorite, Yellow Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
2010s Unknown Contemporary Bangles
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Bangles
Citrine, Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s German Contemporary Bangles
Rubelite, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold
1940s French Vintage Bangles
Emerald, Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
1970s Italian Vintage Bangles
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Bangles
White Diamond, Ruby, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Austrian Modern Bangles
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Italian Retro Bangles
Diamond, Emerald, Turquoise, 9k Gold, Silver, Gold
20th Century Unknown Bangles
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum, 18k Gold
1860s Italian Victorian Antique Bangles
Pearl, Tourmaline, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
2010s American Art Deco Bangles
Citrine, White Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Iolite, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, ...
2010s American Contemporary Bangles
Tanzanite, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
1980s Vintage Bangles
Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s American Contemporary Vintage Bangles
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Ruby, 18k Gold
20th Century Unknown Bangles
Emerald, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Bangles
Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18...
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Bangles
Diamond, Sapphire, Tourmaline, Tsavorite, 14k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Bangles
Diamond, Emerald
21st Century and Contemporary Bangles
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Victorian Bangles
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Late 20th Century American Bangles
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Victorian Bangles
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Bangles
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
1890s British Victorian Antique Bangles
Natural Pearl, Tourmaline, Pearl, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Bangles
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Bangles
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
1970s Italian Vintage Bangles
Blue Sapphire, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Bangles
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Bangles
Diamond, Emerald, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s French Bangles
Diamond, Citrine, Multi-gemstone, Peridot, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold
1870s Victorian Antique Bangles
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Contemporary Bangles
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Emer...
2010s American Romantic Bangles
Ruby, Emerald, Bronze
2010s Bangles
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
2010s Bangles
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Bangles
Pearl, Topaz, Emerald, Peridot, Ruby, Gilt Metal
2010s Hong Kong Art Deco Bangles
Onyx, Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold
20th Century Indian Contemporary Bangles
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
2010s Bangles
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Bangles
Emerald, Gold
1970s Vintage Bangles
Emerald, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s American Vintage Bangles
Emerald, White Diamond, 18k 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.