Contemporary Bangles
CONTEMPORARY STYLE
Contemporary jewelry is inextricably linked with the moment in which it is created, frequently reflecting current social, cultural and political issues such as environmental consciousness, identity and sustainability. It’s informed by fashion trends, from the chokers of the 1990s to the large chain necklaces of the early 2000s.
Jewelry is one of the oldest forms of adornment. Lockets made of silver or gold have been treasured gifts for hundreds of years, for example, and charm bracelets, which have existed since prehistoric times, didn’t become especially popular until the 19th-century reign of Queen Victoria. For many centuries, fine jewelry was used primarily to express wealth or status through lavish materials. Then, in the 1960s, a concept known as the “critique of preciousness” emerged, with jewelers creating pieces that did not get their value from gemstones or precious metals. Instead, it was the jeweler’s artistic vision that was prized and elevated.
This shift still informs Contemporary jewelry being made by artists today. Whether they are using cheap, found materials and working with provocative geometric shapes or seeking out the rarest stones, they are imbuing their work with meaning through their skills, techniques and ideas. Innovative designers such as Elsa Peretti, who popularized sculptural sterling-silver jewelry for Tiffany & Co., and David Yurman, who twisted metal into the simple yet striking Cable bracelet, have also influenced the direction of Contemporary jewelry’s forms and aesthetics.
Meanwhile, technological advancements like metal alloys and laser engraving have led to new possibilities in jewelry design. Now, edgy makers and brands as well as minimalist designers are pushing Contemporary jewelry forward into the 21st century.
Find a collection of Contemporary rings, earrings, necklaces and other jewelry on 1stDibs.
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Period: 20th Century
Style: Contemporary
Solid Bangle Bracelet Chopard 18 K Yellow Gold Casmir
By Chopard
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
An exquisite bangle bracelet by Chopard from their Casmir collection, circa 1990. Matching ring and earclips available.
Crafted in 18 karat yellow Gold, formed of two rows of stylise...
Category
1980s Swiss Vintage Contemporary Bangles
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Diamond Bangle Bracelet .87ct
Located in Boston, MA
14K Yellow Gold Diamond Bangle Bracelet .87ct - The bangle has channel set 28 round brilliant diamonds weighing .87ct with G - ...
Category
1990s American Contemporary Bangles
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Channel Design Diamond Bangle Bracelet 1.04ct
Located in Boston, MA
14K Yellow Gold Channel Design Diamond Bangle Bracelet 1.04ct - The bangle is set with 37 round brilliant diamonds weighing 1.04ct with H - I color and SI clarity. The width of the b...
Category
1980s Hong Kong Vintage Contemporary Bangles
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Channel Set Round Diamond Bangle Bracelet 5.50 Carats Total 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Absolutely gorgeous diamond bangle bracelet bursting with sparkle! This stunning piece features an impressive 5.50 carats total of sparkling white diamonds, round brilliant cut, H-I ...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Bangles
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Multi Shades of Blue Sapphire and Tanzanite 14 Karat White Gold Bangle Bracelet
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
If blue is your color, than this is the bracelet for you! Absolutely stunning, one-of-a-kind blue gemstone bangle filled with 10 colorful stones, all in a slightly different shade of...
Category
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Bangles
Materials
Tanzanite, Blue Sapphire, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
R.C.M. 18KT Yellow Gold 13.39Ct Ruby 1.70Ct Diamond Braided Cuff Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Founded in 1969 in Valenza, Italy , RCM is well known for their classic designs in modern appeal.
This bracelet is a perfect example of their unique styling.
The 18 karat yellow gold...
Category
1990s Italian Contemporary Bangles
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Marquise Rhodolite Garnet and Diamond Hinged Geometric Gold Bangle Bracelet
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Elegant high polished yellow gold bangle bracelet with sparkling garnet and diamond detailing. The unique geometric design of the bangle gives the piece some added interest, while th...
Category
20th Century American Contemporary Bangles
Materials
Diamond, Garnet, Rhodolite, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Diamond Chevron Bangle Bracelet 1.39ct
Located in Boston, MA
14K Yellow Gold Diamond Chevron Bangle Bracelet 1.39ct - The bangle is channel set with 31 round brilliant diamonds weighing 1.39ct with G - H color an...
Category
1990s American Contemporary Bangles
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Double Wide Channel Diamond Bangle Bracelet 4.25ct
Located in Boston, MA
14K Yellow Gold Double Wide Channel Diamond Bangle Bracelet 4.25ct - The bangle is set with 34 round brilliant diamonds weighing 4.25ct with G-I color and I1 clarity. The width of th...
Category
1990s American Contemporary Bangles
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Contemporary Pave Diamond Dome Squared Hinged Bangle Bracelet in 14 Karat Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ultra contemporary pave diamond bangle bracelet in two tone 14 karat gold. The sleek, modern design features a squared yellow gold design accented by a single row of glittering icy w...
Category
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Bangles
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Carrera y Carrera 18 Karat Yellow Gold Twin Dolphins Bracelet with Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Carrera Y Carrera has built its famous name on figurative designs, an obsession with surface finishes, and a compelling way of seeing beauty in art and nature. This 18 karat yellow g...
Category
1990s Spanish Contemporary Bangles
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
.50 Carat Total Pave Diamond Wave Hinged Bangle Bracelet in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Uniquely designed contemporary bangle bracelet with sleek diamond wave design. This beautiful bracelet is made of polished 14 karat yellow gold and features a hinged side opening. Th...
Category
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Bangles
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K 2-Tone Gold Diamond Embrace Bangle Bracelet .50ct
Located in Boston, MA
14K 2-Tone Gold Diamond Embrace Bangle Bracelet .50ct - The bangle is set with 30 round brilliant diamonds in white gold weighing approximately .50ct with G - H color and SI clarity....
Category
1980s Unknown Vintage Contemporary Bangles
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Cellini 18 Karat Gold Bangle Bracelet with Diamonds, Blue Topaz and Black Onyx
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
Cellini Jewelers NYC beautiful 18kt white gold bracelet is intricately set with sections of carved blue topaz and black onyx. The 3 center section...
Category
1990s Italian Contemporary Bangles
Materials
Diamond, Onyx, Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold
G. Verdi 18KT. Gold Bracelet with 15.69Cts of Amethyst & Tsavorites, & Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
This bracelet was designed by G. Verdi of Italy. The round brilliant cut Amethyst stones are set in 18 karat yellow gold prongs that give a beautiful beaded effect. Round brilliant D...
Category
1990s Italian Contemporary Bangles
Materials
Amethyst, Diamond, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20K Yellow Gold Twist Cable Cuff Bangle Bracelet
Located in Boston, MA
20K Yellow Gold Twist Cable Cuff Bangle Bracelet - The width of the cable is 5mm. The inside diameter is 2.25 inches high and 2.5 inches wide. The bangle weighs 42.13 grams.
Category
1980s Unknown Vintage Contemporary Bangles
Materials
Yellow Gold
Three Diamond Bangle Stacking Bracelets 14 Karat Yellow Rose White Gold, Italy
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful and classic trio of three Braided Bangle Bracelets in 14 Karat Yellow, Rose and White Gold set with Diamond Rondelles. The classic stacking Bracelets...
Category
20th Century Italian Contemporary Bangles
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
18Kt Two Tone Carlo Weingrill Set of Three Rolling Bracelet
Located in Cattolica, IT
A timeless set of bangles with a touch of modern.
The two tone ( pink and white ) three strand flexible bracelet is made in 18 Kt gold.
Made in Italy by...
Category
1990s Italian Contemporary Bangles
Materials
18k Gold
14K Yellow Gold Diamond Bangle Bracelet .82ct
Located in Boston, MA
14K Yellow Gold Diamond Bangle Bracelet .82ct - The bangle contains 29 round brilliant diamonds pave set in 3 sections with a t...
Category
1980s Unknown Vintage Contemporary Bangles
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Cable Lasso Bangle with Diamond Center
Located in Boston, MA
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Cable Lasso Bangle with Diamond Center - The white gold center piece contains 12 round brilliant diamonds with a total approximate weight of .50ct with G - I ...
Category
1990s American Contemporary Bangles
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980's 18k Yellow Gold Emerald and Diamond Bangle
Located in Boston, MA
Vintage 1980's 18K Yellow Gold Emerald and Diamond Bangle - There are 19 round emeralds graduated in size with a total approximate weight of 1.62ct and very fine green color. There a...
Category
1980s Unknown Vintage Contemporary Bangles
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold Enamel Diamond Ruby Sapphire Emerald Bangle
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
Stylish 1980's 18 K yellow Gold Bangle with black Enamel, Ruby, Sapphire and Emerald Cabochon accentuated by 75 brilliant cut Diamonds weighin...
Category
1980s Vintage Contemporary Bangles
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold
14 Karat Two-Tone Hinged Cable Bangle Bracelet
Located in Palm Desert, CA
14 Karat two-toned Hinged Cable Bangle Bracelet. A classic yellow gold cable bangle with four white gold circular gold bars. The bangle measures 2.5mm wid...
Category
1990s American Contemporary Bangles
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Slip on Bangle with Diamonds
Located in Boston, MA
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Slip On Bangle with Diamonds - The bangle is a twisted rope design that opens to 3 inches and springs closed to 2.5 inches. The gold ...
Category
1970s Unknown Vintage Contemporary Bangles
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Single Cut Diamond Hinged Bangle Bracelet Chevron Dome 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Beautifully designed, elegant bangle bracelet with an angled dome top. Featuring glittering diamonds and a contemporary ribbed chevron design, this lovely piece will make a wonderful...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Contemporary Bangles
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980's 14K Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet with Filigree and Onyx
Located in Boston, MA
Vintage 1980's 14K Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet with Filigree and Onyx - The bracelet has onyx inside a beautiful filigree design. The width of the bangle is .65 inches. The inside di...
Category
1980s Vintage Contemporary Bangles
Materials
Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980's Two Tone 14K Gold Bangle Bracelet with Three Diamonds
Located in Boston, MA
Vintage 1980's Two Tone 14K Gold Bangle Bracelet with Three Diamonds - The Italian made bangle contains 3 diamonds that weigh about .10ct total weight with H color and VS2 clarity. The top of the bangle is white gold and it is attached to yellow gold cuffs...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Contemporary Bangles
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Cuff Bangle Bracelet with 10.41 Carat Cabochon Moonstones
By Eva Soussana
Located in Paris, FR
Designed by Eva Soussana, artist and founder of Hera-Jewellery, these elegant and refined cuff bangle bracelet is from the "Manon" Collection. The combination of its soft, pure and r...
Category
20th Century French Contemporary Bangles
Materials
Moonstone, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso 18 Karat Gold 'Double Loving' Bangle Cuff Bracelet
Located in Austin, TX
An iconic Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co. "Double Loving" cuff bangle in 18k yellow gold.
The sculptural cuff of high polished 18k yellow gold with three pair of Paloma Picasso's ...
Category
1990s American Contemporary Bangles
Materials
18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Chanel Black Logo Bangle - La Mode se Demode. Le Style Jamais Coco Chanel
By Chanel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chanel Black Logo Bangle - La Mode se Demode. Le Style Jamais Coco Chanel. Stamped Chanel inside. Made in France. Very good vintage condition. No scratch...
Category
1980s French Vintage Contemporary Bangles
Kieselstein-Cord Large 18 Karat Gold Alligator Cuff Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Fine 18K gold alligator cuff bracelet by Kieselstein-Cord, circa 1980s. At approx. 187 grams, we believe this to be the largest size made available of t...
Category
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Bangles
Materials
18k Gold, Gold
Oro Trend 18KT Gold, 2.00Ct. Diamond, Black Onyx and Pink Coral Deco Bangle
By Oro Trend
Located in New York, NY
This stunning 18KT white gold bracelet, designed by renowned Italian Jewelers Oro Trend has a strong Art Deco influence. Hand carved geometric sections of baby pink coral and black o...
Category
1990s Italian Contemporary Bangles
Materials
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold
18 Karat Rose Gold Cuff Bangle Bracelet with 8.94 Carat Cabochon Cut Citrines
By Eva Soussana
Located in Paris, FR
Designed by Eva Soussana, artist and founder of Hera-Jewellery, these elegant and refined cuff bangle bracelet is from the "Manon" Collection. The combination of its pure, soft and r...
Category
20th Century French Contemporary Bangles
Materials
Citrine, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
NYC 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cuff Bracelet with 3.81 Carat Diamonds
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
Cellini NYC 18 karat yellow gold cuff bracelet. The bracelet is set with marquise and round brilliant diamonds. The bracelet measures 2.5" x 2.25" with a slight tension for easy on a...
Category
1990s Italian Contemporary Bangles
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
14 Karat Ruby Diamond Wire Bangle Bracelet
Located in Palm Desert, CA
14 Karat Ruby Diamond Wire Bangle Bracelet. A center gold bar of six pave-set Rubies and two curves of eight melee pave-set diamonds each for a total of s...
Category
1990s American Contemporary Bangles
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Multi Row Channel Set 6.75 Carats Diamond and Ruby 14 Karat Gold Bangle Bracelet
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This classic bangle combines the sparkle of diamonds and the rich color of rubies in a substantial gold setting. It is smooth and comfortable to wear.
This lovely bracelet features...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Bangles
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Nino Verita 18 Karat Yellow Gold and 5.03 Carat Diamond Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Made in Italy by Nino Verita, Six 18 karat high polished yellow gold oval sections create this beautiful chunky bracelet. Each section is accented with rou...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Contemporary Bangles
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold and Platinum, Diamond and Black Onyx Bangle Bracelet
By Montreaux
Located in Chicago, IL
Stunning Montreaux 18K yellow gold and platinum bangle bracelet, set in platinum with 20 full cut round diamonds DE color, VVS clarity and black onyx
Category
1990s American Contemporary Bangles
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
3 Carat Ruby and Gold Bangle Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
The penannular slightly spring-mounted braid motif with a quartet of fluted stations accented by channels of rubies, in 18k gold, inner circumference 6 1/8 inches
Dimensions: 16 mm ...
Category
Early 20th Century Contemporary Bangles
Materials
Ruby, 18k Gold
Set of Solid Yellow and White Gold Cuff Bracelet
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
Designed as a high polished cuff bracelet/bangle in 18 K white and yellow gold. decorated with twisted gold wire and set with a total of 190 bri...
Category
1980s Unknown Vintage Contemporary Bangles
Materials
Diamond
Susan Berman 18 Karat Yellow Gold Hinged Diamond Bangle Bracelet
By Susan Berman
Located in Chicago, IL
Stunning Susan Berman 18K yellow gold hinged bangle bracelet set with 70 full cut round diamonds weighing 8.38cts, G-H color, VS clarity
Category
1980s American Vintage Contemporary Bangles
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold, Platinum Bracelet with Diamonds, Onyx and Ruby and Emerald
By Montreaux
Located in Chicago, IL
Stunning Montreaux, 18K yellow gold and platinum black onyx bangle bracelet pave set with 64 full cut round diamonds, weighing 2.46cts, D-E color VVS clarity, and two bezel set cab...
Category
1980s American Vintage Contemporary Bangles
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Ruby, 18k Gold
Pair of 18 Karat Yellow Gold Sapphire and Ruby Hinged Bangle Bracelets
By Montreaux
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of 18K yellow gold hinged bangle bracelets:
Sapphire Bracelet: 18K yellow gold hinged bangle bracelet set with 21 square faceted blue sapphires weighing 5 carats total.
Ruby B...
Category
1980s American Vintage Contemporary Bangles
Materials
Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Gianni Versace Gold Plated Medusa Bangle Bracelet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gianni Versace Gold Plated Medusa Bangle Bracelet. Single Medusa head on top of bracelet. Bracelet has a hidden hook closure.
Good vintage conditio...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Contemporary Bangles
Materials
Gold Plate
1960's Round Brilliant Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Open Design Bangle Bracelet
Located in Boca Raton, FL
The vintage bangle bracelet is a stunning example of classic elegance and craftsmanship. The bracelet is fashioned in 14 karat yellow gold and features a unique graduated open design...
Category
Mid-20th Century Contemporary Bangles
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Rose Gold Silver Diamond 0.55 Carat Hinged Elliptical Bangle Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our exquisite 14K Rose Gold, Sterling Silver, and Diamond, weighing approximately 0.55 carat, Hinged Elliptical Bangle Bracelet – a true embodiment of timeless elegance a...
Category
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Bangles
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver, Rose Gold
Carrera y Carrera Ecuestre Horse Bangle Bracelet, 1.45ctw Diamond 18 Karat Gold
Located in Fairfield, CT
The Carrera y Carrera Ecuestre Double Horse Bypass Bracelet Cuff embodies luxury and exquisite craftsmanship. This matte gold bracelet features a b...
Category
20th Century Spanish Contemporary Bangles
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ornate Polki Diamond Emerald Snake Motif Bypass Bangle Bracelet 14 Karat Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Incredible vintage Polki emerald and diamond bypass bracelet is an absolute work of art for your wrist! This stunning bangle features a 14 karat yellow gold and sterling bodice embellished with rounded rough cut diamonds and large green emeralds throughout. The bold color and stunning, elaborate detail work in the metal adds to the rich elegance of this piece.
This remarkable bracelet features 7.31 carats of natural diamonds. The rough cut stones vary in shape, and are H-I in color, SI1-SI2 in clarity. The diamonds are bezel set in sterling silver in a single graduated row, wrapping all the way around the wrist. The ends of the bracelet overlap each other at the center of the piece and feature rounded edges enhanced at the top by 2 large oval cut prong set natural green emeralds. The yellow gold bodice...
Category
20th Century Indian Contemporary Bangles
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
3.00 Carat Sapphire Bangle Estate Circa 1925 w Hand Engraving, Ceylon Sapphires
Located in Austin, TX
Estate Bracelet 1925:
The details for this gorgeous bracelet are listed below:
Bracelet Type: Bangle
Metal Quality: 14K Yellow Gold, Polished with Hand Engraving
Bangle Width: 2.25 i...
Category
1960s American Vintage Contemporary Bangles
Materials
Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Blue Lapis Bangle Bracelet in 14 Karat Solid Gold 8.5 MM Wide Fits 7.5 In Wrist
Located in Austin, TX
This bangle bracelet is unique and vintage. With genuine blue lapis covering the front there is an interesting texture that gives this bracelet personality. Each blue lapis is a roun...
Category
20th Century Belgian Contemporary Bangles
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Set of 3 Sapphire Diamond Yellow Gold Bangle braceletss
Located in Chicago, IL
Set of three 18K yellow gold hinged bangle bracelets:
Two 18K yellow gold hinged bangle bracelets, each set with 12 round blue sapphires weighing 1.54 cts and 12 full cut round d...
Category
1990s American Contemporary Bangles
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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