Bangles
1880s British Antique Bangles
Natural Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, Silver
20th Century Bangles
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Bangles
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Bangles
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Bangles
Pearl, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Bangles
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Unknown Vintage Bangles
Onyx, Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Bangles
Diamond, Black Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Bangles
Jade, Sterling Silver
2010s Hong Kong Bangles
Jade
2010s Hong Kong Bangles
Jade
2010s Hong Kong Bangles
Jade
2010s Hong Kong Bangles
Jade
2010s Hong Kong Bangles
Jade
2010s American Arts and Crafts Bangles
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold
Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique Bangles
Amethyst, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
2010s Australian Artisan Bangles
Diamond, Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Platinum, Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Asian Bangles
Jade
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Bangles
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
1990s Asian Retro Bangles
Agate, Jade, Onyx, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Chinese Artisan Bangles
Jade
1890s Unknown Victorian Antique Bangles
Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Late Victorian Antique Bangles
Pearl, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
1870s French Victorian Antique Bangles
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Bangles
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Edwardian Bangles
Garnet, Pearl, Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1870s Antique Bangles
Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Hong Kong Contemporary Bangles
Jade
1850s English High Victorian Antique Bangles
Coral, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
1950s Unknown Retro Vintage Bangles
Opal, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Chinese Bangles
Jade, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Bangles
Jade, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Italian Contemporary Vintage Bangles
Pearl, 18k Gold
1950s American Contemporary Vintage Bangles
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Bangles
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Bangles
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s British Late Victorian Antique Bangles
Garnet, Pearl, 15k Gold
1920s Chinese Arts and Crafts Vintage Bangles
Carnelian, Jade, Silver, Gold-filled
2010s Hong Kong Bangles
Jade
2010s Hong Kong Bangles
Jade
2010s Hong Kong Bangles
Jade
2010s Hong Kong Bangles
Jade
2010s Hong Kong Bangles
Jade
2010s Hong Kong Bangles
Jade
2010s Hong Kong Bangles
Jade
20th Century Hong Kong Contemporary Bangles
Jade
2010s Hong Kong Bangles
Jade
2010s Hong Kong Bangles
Jade
20th Century Chinese Bangles
Jade, 14k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Bangles
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Hong Kong Bangles
Onyx, Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century French Victorian Antique Bangles
Pearl, 14k Gold
1960s Asian Retro Vintage Bangles
Jade
2010s Italian Modern Bangles
White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Modern Bangles
White Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s Hong Kong Bangles
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Art Deco Bangles
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s Hong Kong Bangles
Jade
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.