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: 1980s
Style: Contemporary
Italian 18Kt Yellow Gold Bracelet with Green and Pink Tourmaline 71.00 Grs
Located in Miami, FL
Indulge in the timeless allure of this exquisite Italian bangle bracelet, a testament to 1980s sophistication. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, it boasts three mesmerizin...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Contemporary Bangles
Materials
Tourmaline, Yellow Gold
Estate Paul Morelli Ribbed Diamond Bangle 18K Yellow Gold
By Paul Morelli
Located in Dallas, TX
Estate Paul Morelli Ribbed Diamond Bangle in 18K Yellow Gold. The bangle features 30 brilliant round cut diamonds.
7" Diameter
24.95 Grams
0.25" Wide
Category
1980s Vintage Contemporary Bangles
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Givenchy Bracelet Bangle Gold Metal Textured Abstract Vintage 80s Jewelry
By Givenchy
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
Preowned, vintage Givenchy bangle bracelet, most likely made in the 80s. Made from gold metal, this bangle features an abstract cross pattern throughout.
Looks amazing as it is -...
Category
1980s French Vintage Contemporary Bangles
18 K yellow and white Gold italian Bangle Bracelet Diamonds
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
A timeless and very elegant italian 18 K yellow and white Gold Bangle bracelet pave set with brilliant cut Diamonds weighing approximately 2.00 ct. An iconic italian made cuff bracel...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Contemporary Bangles
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
La Nouvelle Bague Bangle with Diamonds and Enamel Ball in 18K Gold & Sterling
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
La Nouvelle Bague (LNB), founded in Florence in the late 1970's by the husband-and-wife team of Leopoldo and Lea Poldi, was devoted to Florentine craftsmanship, especially enamel work. Mr. Poldi worked with the best Italian metalsmiths to develop his layered enameling techniques with an eye to creating permanent and wearable pieces of art.
The 1990's were the heyday for the Poldis and their company. Inspired by art and history, steeped in the craftsmanship traditions of Florence, LNB made incredible, individualistic designs like the bracelet you see here. The enamel ball hinge, in deepest green with a layer of gold "pebbles" is referenced with a whimsical Mini Me...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Contemporary Bangles
Materials
White Diamond, Diamond, Enamel, Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold, White Gold...
Diamond Bangle Blackened Stainless Steel 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Dallas, TX
Diamond Bangle in Blackened Stainless Steel and 18K Yellow Gold. The bangle features approximately 1.32ctw of round cut diamonds Diameter 7 inches.
0.75" Wide
74.14 Grams
Category
1980s Vintage Contemporary Bangles
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel
Carrara Y Carrara 18kt Yellow Gold Twin Elephant Bracelet with .48cts Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Carrera Y Carrera has built its 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 gold bracelet is a perfect example of Carrera's iconic designs. The bracelet features two very detailed elephants in the sandblasted yellow gold finish, which is a beautiful contrast to the high polish of the bangle. The elephants ears are set with round brilliant pave diamonds. Ruby eyes and a sapphire and diamond head dress adorn these lovely elephant heads. The bracelet has a hidden clasp on its side with an extra figure 8 safety clasp.
The inside of the clasp is stamped with the jewelers hallmark
Diamonds =0.48 carats
Blue Sapphire = 0.14 carats
This bracelet is part of Carrera's original "Los Manos...
Category
1980s European Vintage Contemporary Bangles
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Lalaounis Two-Headed 18k Gold Bangle
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the exquisite Greek designer Lalounis 18kt yellow gold two-headed cross over bangle, adorned with deep blue sapphires and dazzling diamonds. This remarkable piece embodie...
Category
1980s American Vintage Contemporary Bangles
Materials
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
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
Angela Cummings Huge Lucite Bracelet
Located in Darnestown, MD
Huge lucite bracelet signed by Angela Cummings and dated 1983. The interior has a varied scratched design that shows differently as one turns it. The ...
Category
1980s American Vintage Contemporary Bangles
Diamond Wave Bangle 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Dallas, TX
Diamond Wave Bangle in 18K Yellow Gold. The bangle feature 42 round diamonds with an approximate 1.05 ctw.
circumference 6.5 inches
diameter 2.25 inches...
Category
1980s Vintage Contemporary Bangles
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Elizabeth Locke Vintage Moonstone 19 Karat Yellow Gold Hammered Bangle Bracelet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Bangle bracelet features five 6.5 x 8.5 mm oval moonstone cabochons - bezel set to front
Translucent white in body color with subtle blue adularescence
With fluted surround and acc...
Category
1980s Vintage Contemporary Bangles
Materials
Moonstone, Gold, Yellow Gold
18 K Yellow Gold Twin Panther Bangle Diamonds Emeralds Ruby
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
Captivating double Panther Head Bangle Bracelet finely crafted in 18 K yellowm Gold. Set with round brilliant cut Diamonds weighing approximately 1.20 ct, small Emeralds and Rubies. ...
Category
1980s Unknown Vintage Contemporary Bangles
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Opal Bangle Bracelet
Located in Boston, MA
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Opal Bangle Bracelet - The bangle contains 7 oval opals that measure about 8 x 6mm. They are white in color with gree...
Category
1980s American Vintage Contemporary Bangles
Materials
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Opal Bangle Bracelet
Located in Boston, MA
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Opal Bangle Bracelet - The bangle contains 10 round opals with red and green play of color. The bracelets width is .5...
Category
1980s American Vintage Contemporary Bangles
Materials
Opal, 14k 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
18K Yellow Gold Blue and Green Enamel Fishnet Bangle Bracelet
Located in Boston, MA
18K Yellow Gold Blue and Green Enamel Fishnet Bangle Bracelet - The width of the bangle is 14.5mm and the height off the wrist is 9mm. The inside diameter is 2 1/8 inches high and 2 ...
Category
1980s Vintage Contemporary Bangles
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
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, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K 2-Tone Gold Diamond Buckle Bangle Bracelet .63ct
Located in Boston, MA
14K 2-Tone Gold Diamond Buckle Bangle Bracelet .63ct - The bangle is set with 14 round brilliant diamonds weighing .63ct with G - H color and SI clarity. The width of the buckle is 1...
Category
1980s American Vintage Contemporary Bangles
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k 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
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
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 1980's 14k Yellow Gold Onyx Bangle Bracelet
Located in Boston, MA
Vintage 1980's 14K Yellow Gold Onyx Bangle Bracelet - The center oval onyx measures 18 x 13mm, and the 3 marquise onyx on each side measure 10 x 5mm. The...
Category
1980s Unknown 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
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
Angela Cummings Huge Lucite Bracelet
Located in Darnestown, MD
Huge lucite bracelet signed by Angela Cummings and dated 1983. The interior has a varied scratched design that shows differently as one turns it. The ...
Category
1980s American Vintage Contemporary Bangles
Elegant Vintage 18 Karat Yellow and White Gold Bangle Sapphire and Diamonds
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
A beautiful 18 Karat yellow and white Gold bangle bracelet featuring high quality diamonds and rich royal blue sapphires. 16 brilliant cut Diamonds weighing approximately 4.10 ct, G...
Category
1980s Unknown Vintage Contemporary Bangles
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White 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
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, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
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
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
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
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
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
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