Bangles
Late 20th Century Unknown Modernist Bangles
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Artisan Bangles
Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modernist Bangles
Amethyst, Diamond, Citrine, Garnet, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Bangles
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Australian Artisan Bangles
Diamond, Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Platinum, Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s British Artisan Bangles
Sterling Silver
1950s Italian Artisan Vintage Bangles
Diamond, Chalcedony, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Artisan Bangles
22k Gold
Mid-20th Century Chinese Artisan Bangles
Jade
2010s French Artisan Bangles
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Bangles
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Indian Artisan Vintage Bangles
Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Late 19th Century Moroccan Artisan Antique Bangles
Silver
1980s Italian Modernist Vintage Bangles
20th Century Swedish Modernist Bangles
Crystal, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Bangles
18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Thai Artisan Bangles
Diamond, Rose Gold
2010s Thai Artisan Bangles
Diamond, 18k Gold
20th Century American Modernist Bangles
Bronze
1950s American Modernist Vintage Bangles
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Italian Modernist Vintage Bangles
Sterling Silver, Silver
Early 2000s French Modernist Bangles
Silver Plate
1980s American Modernist Vintage Bangles
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Vermeil, Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 2000s French Artisan Bangles
2010s Italian Modernist Bangles
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1960s Danish Modernist Vintage Bangles
Quartz, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Unknown Modernist Bangles
Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modernist Bangles
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
20th Century Chinese Artisan Bangles
Jade
Late 20th Century Italian Artisan Bangles
18k Gold
Early 20th Century Chinese Artisan Bangles
Jade
1980s American Modernist Vintage Bangles
Silver, Sterling Silver
20th Century Chinese Artisan Bangles
Jade
Early 2000s American Artisan Bangles
Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Unknown Modernist Bangles
Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Bangles
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
1990s North American Modernist Bangles
Silver, Sterling Silver
1950s American Modernist Vintage Bangles
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
1980s Asian Modernist Vintage Bangles
Black Jade, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Modernist Bangles
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Bangles
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s American Artisan Vintage Bangles
Enamel, Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Bangles
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary European Artisan Bangles
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Artisan Bangles
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
1990s American Modernist Bangles
Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Bangles
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
2010s Australian Artisan Bangles
Crystal, Garnet, Pearl, Sterling Silver
1970s American Modernist Vintage Bangles
Silver, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century German Modernist Bangles
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
2010s American Artisan Bangles
Jade
1970s Chinese Artisan Vintage Bangles
Early 2000s Italian Modernist Bangles
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Bangles
Yellow Gold
1980s Italian Artisan Vintage Bangles
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
2010s Chinese Artisan Bangles
Jade
20th Century Chinese Artisan Bangles
Jade
1980s Italian Modernist Vintage Bangles
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.