Bangles
Late 20th Century Unknown Modernist Bangles
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Bangles
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modernist Bangles
Amethyst, Diamond, Citrine, Garnet, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
1970s Danish Modernist Vintage Bangles
Sterling Silver, Enamel
2010s Italian Modernist Bangles
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
20th Century American Modernist Bangles
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Bangles
18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Bangles
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Italian Modernist Vintage Bangles
20th Century Swedish Modernist Bangles
Crystal, Sterling Silver
20th Century American Modernist Bangles
Bronze
Early 2000s French Modernist Bangles
Silver Plate
1980s American Modernist Vintage Bangles
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Vermeil, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary European Medieval Bangles
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Italian Modernist Vintage Bangles
Sterling Silver, Silver
1960s Danish Modernist Vintage Bangles
Quartz, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Byzantine Bangles
Sterling Silver
1950s American Modernist Vintage Bangles
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Modernist Bangles
Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
1990s American Modernist Bangles
Jade, Pearl, Black Jade, Gold, 18k Gold
1990s North American Modernist Bangles
Silver, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Unknown Modernist Bangles
Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Asian Modernist Vintage Bangles
Black Jade, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Modernist Bangles
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s American Modernist Vintage Bangles
Silver, Sterling Silver
1950s American Modernist Vintage Bangles
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
1990s American Modernist Bangles
Silver, Sterling Silver
1980s American Modernist Vintage Bangles
Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Bangles
Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century German Modernist Bangles
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 2000s Italian Modernist Bangles
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Bangles
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1990s Italian Modernist Bangles
1980s Italian Modernist Vintage Bangles
1980s Italian Modernist Vintage Bangles
2010s French Modernist Bangles
Base Metal
1980s French Modernist Vintage Bangles
18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s American Modernist Vintage Bangles
1980s Modernist Vintage Bangles
Citrine, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary European Modernist Bangles
Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, ...
1970s American Modernist Vintage Bangles
Gold, 18k Gold
Early 2000s American Modernist Bangles
18k Gold
1960s French Modernist Vintage Bangles
1970s Mexican Modernist Vintage Bangles
Malachite, Silver, Sterling Silver
1970s Italian Modernist Vintage Bangles
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s French Modernist Vintage Bangles
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
1970s French Modernist Vintage Bangles
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1980s American Modernist Vintage Bangles
21st Century and Contemporary Modernist Bangles
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1960s Mexican Modernist Vintage Bangles
Silver, Sterling Silver
1960s Danish Modernist Vintage Bangles
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Bangles
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s American Modernist Bangles
Hematite, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Byzantine Bangles
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
1960s American Modernist Vintage Bangles
Agate, Sterling Silver
1960s French Modernist Vintage Bangles
Late 20th Century Danish Modernist Bangles
Silver, Sterling Silver
1970s French Modernist Vintage Bangles
Lapis Lazuli, 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.