Bangles
20th Century American Bangles
Diamond, Gold, Enamel
Early 2000s Italian Bangles
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Bangles
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Bangles
Diamond, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Modernist Bangles
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
1970s European Retro Vintage Bangles
Diamond, 14k Gold
1970s French Contemporary Vintage Bangles
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1980s Vintage Bangles
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Bangles
Gold, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Artisan Bangles
Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century Bangles
Ruby, 18k Gold
20th Century Bangles
White Gold
20th Century Bangles
Yellow Gold
1970s Vintage Bangles
Ruby, Vermeil, Enamel
1950s Vintage Bangles
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Enamel
1980s European Retro Vintage Bangles
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
20th Century Bangles
White Gold
Late 20th Century North American Native American Bangles
Sterling Silver
20th Century Bangles
Diamond, 18k Gold
20th Century Bangles
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
1980s French Vintage Bangles
Gilt Metal
Early 2000s Unknown Contemporary Bangles
Diamond, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century American Artist Bangles
Diamond, Emerald, Enamel
1920s Vintage Bangles
Sapphire
20th Century Bangles
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century American Modern Bangles
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Bangles
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Brazilian Modern Bangles
Chalcedony, Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Unknown Vintage Bangles
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Bangles
Iolite, Sapphire, Spinel, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Vintage Bangles
Sterling Silver
20th Century Bangles
White Gold
1980s Vintage Bangles
Star Sapphire, Gold
Early 2000s Bangles
Emerald, Yellow Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Modern Bangles
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1960s French Vintage Bangles
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold
1960s Israeli Vintage Bangles
Mixed Metal, Gold, Silver
1970s Unknown Vintage Bangles
Coral, Diamond, Malachite, Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s American Vintage Bangles
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
1960s Vintage Bangles
Diamond, Emerald, Titanium
20th Century Bangles
White Gold
1980s American Vintage Bangles
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
1920s Unknown Vintage Bangles
Onyx, Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Late 20th Century French Bangles
Gilt Metal
1980s Unknown Contemporary Vintage Bangles
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s English Modern Bangles
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1980s French Vintage Bangles
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s Vintage Bangles
14k Gold, Rose Gold
1960s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Bangles
Aquamarine, Diamond, Rose Gold
20th Century Modern Bangles
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Bangles
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Vintage Bangles
Diamond, 18k Gold
1970s Unknown Vintage Bangles
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Swiss Contemporary Bangles
White Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Early 2000s American Artist Bangles
Diamond, Pink Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Spinel, Platinum
20th Century Italian Renaissance Bangles
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s French Bangles
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
1980s Unknown Vintage Bangles
White Diamond, 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.