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Antique Set Buddha Bracelet Ring natural Jade Enamel solid Silver 17.5 cm/ 48 gr
Located in SE
China , ca.XX cent, first quarter. Marked SILVER and Swedish customs marks confirming at least 830
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1920s Asian Arts and Crafts Antique Silver Bangle

Materials

Jade, Silver, Enamel

Amethyst Precious Stones and Pearls Gold and Silver Bracelet
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Colored bracalet in 9 kt gold and silver composed of five strands of amethyst pearls embellished
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Early 20th Century Italian Retro Antique Silver Bangle

Materials

Amethyst, Emerald, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire,...

Antique Victorian Moth Bracelet 14 Karat Gold Silver Chrysoberyl Fine Vintage
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed antique Victorian bangle bracelet (circa 1880s to 1900s), crafted in 14k rose gold
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Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Silver Bangle

Materials

Chrysoberyl, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Sterling Silver

Antique Circa 1870s 18k Gold Top Silver Natural Diamond And Sapphire Bracelet
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 22.7 grams. Totally is diamond about 2.20 carat. The diamond is has H-I color and vs-s1-s2 clarity. Totally is sapphire 1.50 carat. Total leng...
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1870s European Victorian Antique Silver Bangle

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver

Vintage Ethnic Berber North African Bracelet in Silver and Copper
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Ornate Vintage Ethnic Berber North African Bracelet in Silver and Copper likely from North Africa
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Early 20th Century African Artisan Antique Silver Bangle

Materials

Copper

Victorian rose gold and old mine cut diamond flower bracelet
Located in PARIS, FR
Napoleon III - Victorian bracelet in 18k (750°/°°) rose gold and silver composed of a double bangle
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Silver Bangle

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold, Silver

Victorian Pearl Emerald and Diamond Bracelet
Located in London, GB
side by a silver channel filled with additional rose cut diamonds with green emeralds for company. The
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19th Century Victorian Antique Silver Bangle

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Gold, Silver

Victorian Imperial Russian 14k Gold Bracelet Rose Cut Diamonds Antique Estate
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
from that era. The bracelet is set with rose cut diamonds mounted in silver-topped settings. An
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Early 20th Century Russian Antique Silver Bangle

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Silver

Antique ArtDeco French ArtPlasticSet BlackSphereMotif CrystalEarrings CoilBangle
Located in Chicago, IL
sphere-motif pair of a coiled bangle bracelet and two-tier crystal earrings. The heat-set curvilinear
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Silver Bangle

Materials

Crystal, Silver

Moonstone, Ruby and Diamond Bracelet 18k c1870s France
Located in Litchfield, CT
silver stone mountings, this bangle bracelet is fashionably versatile and very comfortable. It is rare to
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1870s French Victorian Antique Silver Bangle

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Old gold bracelet with 1.60ct diamonds, France, early 20th century
Located in Chorzów, PL
Unique gold bracelet with diamonds. Made of 18-carat yellow gold (0.750 fineness) with silver
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Early 20th Century Unknown Antique Silver Bangle

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver

Gold bracelet with Old European cut diamonds 1.40ct.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Bracelet made of 580 yellow gold and silver elements. Its central point is an old brilliant-cut
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Early 20th Century Unknown Antique Silver Bangle

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Silver, 14k Gold

Early Victorian Burmese Ruby Diamond Double Heart Bracelet/Pendant
Located in Narberth, PA
bangle bracelet or a pendant. With a very royal appearance, a double heart centerpiece is the main focal
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1850s Victorian Antique Silver Bangle

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Man in the Moon Moonstone Diamond Bracelet 14k Gold Celestial
Located in Torrance, CA
Distinct antique Victorian moonstone & diamond bangle bracelet (circa 1880s to 1900s) crafted in 9k
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Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Silver Bangle

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Moonstone, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Silver and Sapphire Gold Bangle
Located in New York, NY
Silver & Gold Light Blue Cabochon Star Sapphire Bangle with 2.00 cts of diamonds and cabochon
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Early 1900s American Antique Silver Bangle

Materials

Sapphire, Silver, Gold

Silver and Sapphire Gold Bangle
Silver and Sapphire Gold Bangle
$14,400 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Silver Etruscan Revival Astrological Zodiac Bangle
Located in New York, NY
Antique Silver Etruscan Revival Astrological Zodiac Bangle Solid, Heavy and an amazing statement
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Late 19th Century European Late Victorian Antique Silver Bangle

Materials

Silver

Joan Boyce Multicolor Crystal Mosaic Silver-Tone Bangle Bracelet
Located in Milford, DE
Playful yet sophisticated, this Joan Boyce silver-tone bangle bracelet dazzles with an intricate
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Late 19th Century American Artisan Antique Silver Bangle

Materials

Crystal, Silver

Art Deco Sterling silver Sapphire Marcasite Bracelet bangle
Located in Monroe Township, NJ
Vintage Art Deco Sterling Silver Sapphire and Marcasite Bracelet featuring a large central green
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Silver Bangle

Materials

Marcasite, Sapphire, Sterling Silver

Antique Gold Gilt Silver Coral Wrap Snake Bangle Bracelet
Located in Monroe Township, NJ
Exquisite Antique Victorian bangle bracelet, featuring intricate craftsmanship and rich details
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Early 20th Century Victorian Antique Silver Bangle

Materials

Coral, Silver

Antique Belle Époque Silver Cloisionné Pearl Garnet Bangle Bracelet
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This magnificent bangle is a fine example of cloisonnè enamelling.
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1890s Norwegian Belle Époque Antique Silver Bangle

Materials

Garnet, Pearl, Silver

Jugend Style Fork Bangle in Silver by Silversmith J. Thomsen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Stylish and organically shaped fork bangle - bracelet made by the Danish Silversmith J. Thomsen. It
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Early 20th Century Danish Jugendstil Antique Silver Bangle

Materials

Silver

Wide Antique Gold Gilt Silver Paste Faux Pearl Bracelet Bangle
Located in Monroe Township, NJ
central panel clasp, richly embellished with applied silver filigree over a gold-gilt base, and set with
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Late 19th Century European Victorian Antique Silver Bangle

Materials

Silver

19th Century Silver Filigree Cobalt Blue Cloisonne Enamel Bangle Bracelet
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Wear a work of art with this early 19th century silver filigree cuff bracelet with vivid cobalt
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Early 19th Century Russian Russian Empire Antique Silver Bangle

Materials

Silver, Enamel

"On the Terrace"
By Frederick Arthur Bridgman
Located in Jacksonville, FL
are richly bejewelled with gold and silver bangles on both wrists and ankles. They lounge back in a
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19th Century Antique Silver Bangle

Materials

Oil

Antique Bangle Bracelet natural Amethyst solid gilt Silver / 21.5 gr
Located in SE
Old fine Gilt Silver European bangle bracelet of the finest quality, with openwork shoulders and
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Early 1900s German Renaissance Revival Antique Silver Bangle

Materials

Amethyst, Gold-filled, Silver

Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Silver Old Mine Diamond Eternity Bangle
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Silver Old Mine Diamond Eternity Bangle. This
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Early 1800s Victorian Antique Silver Bangle

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Signed Froment-Meurice bangle bracelet in silver and 18k gold, French Victorian
By Émile Froment-Meurice
Located in PARIS, FR
Froment-Meurice cuff bracelet in silver and gold . Wide, rigid bracelet decorated with flowers
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1870s French Late Victorian Antique Silver Bangle

Materials

18k Gold, Silver

Antique German Bangle Bracelet 1ctw Diamonds Pearl 14K Rose Gold Silver /16.5grg
Located in SE
Beautiful German bangle type bracelet made between late XIX -early XX century. Hallmarked 14K
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Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Antique Silver Bangle

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Victorian Old Cut Diamond Mixed Metal Bangle Bracelet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A superb quality Victorian era Old Cut Diamond 3-Stone Bangle Bracelet composed of 14k light rose
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1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Silver Bangle

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Victorian Mixed Metal Lily of the Valley Bangle
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Mixed Metal Lily of the Valley Bangle form the late 19th Century. Sterling bangle with
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1880s British Victorian Antique Silver Bangle

Materials

14k Gold, Silver

Victorian Bracelet Bohemian Garnet Rose Cut Garnets Bangle Bracelet 19th Century
By Van Cleef Arpels, Cartier
Located in Wommelgem, VAN
Victorian Bracelet of Bohemian Garnets Rose Cut Garnets Bangle Bracelet 19th Century Collectors
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19th Century European Victorian Antique Silver Bangle

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Silver

Antique Moorish North African Silver Cuff Bracelet
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Moorish Etruscan Style Silver Filigree Hinged bangle with Islamic Arabic Calligraphy. A beautiful
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1920s Algerian Etruscan Revival Antique Silver Bangle

Materials

Silver

Sterling Silver Bracelet Signed by John Millward Banks, Birmingham, Dated 1885
Located in valatie, NY
Sterling Silver Hinged Bangle Bracelet Signed by John Millward Banks, Birmingham. Initialed "J.M.B
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1880s English Victorian Antique Silver Bangle

Materials

Sterling Silver

Victorian Sterling Silver Bangle
Located in New York, NY
C.1880. A Victorian sterling silver bangle. The bangle has a very modern and simple look. The
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1880s British Victorian Antique Silver Bangle

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Engraved Hollow Silver Bangle
Located in Carlisle, GB
This beautiful pre-owned antique silver bangle is in good wearable condition. Visible signs of
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Early 1900s British Antique Silver Bangle

Materials

Silver

Victorian Extra Wide Sterling Silver Bangle
Located in New York, NY
C.1880. A Victorian extra wide sterling silver bangle. The bangle offers a handsomely strong look
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1880s British Victorian Antique Silver Bangle

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Silver Bangle Dated Circa 1880 Saunders Shepherd B ham
By Cornelius Desormeaux Saunders and James Francis Hollings Shepherd
Located in London, GB
Antique Victorian Silver Bangle Dated Circa 1880 Saunders & Shepherd B'ham Beautiful stylish silver
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1880s English Victorian Antique Silver Bangle

Materials

Silver

Antique Victorian Silver Bangle With 2 Colour Gold-Work Circa 1880
Located in London, GB
Antique Victorian Silver Bangle With 2 Colour Gold-Work Circa 1880 Lovely looking bangle with
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1880s English Victorian Antique Silver Bangle

Materials

Gold, Silver

Antique Victorian Silver Bangle, James Fenton, Birmingham, 1883
By James Fenton Birmingham
Located in London, GB
Antique Victorian Silver Bangle, James Fenton, Birmingham, 1883. Beautiful paisley pattern
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1880s English Victorian Antique Silver Bangle

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Silver Bangle Dated 1882 Wallbridge Co Birmingham Assay
Located in London, GB
Antique Victorian Silver Bangle Dated 1882 Wallbridge & Co Birmingham Assay Lovely applied flower
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1880s English Victorian Antique Silver Bangle

Materials

Sterling Silver

Victorian Gilded Silver Crown Bangle
Located in New York, NY
An unusual double-crown motif Victorian gilded silver bangle. The bangle is English, and dates to c
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1870s British Victorian Antique Silver Bangle

Victorian Sterling Silver and Rose Gold Wide Bangle
Located in Melbourne, AU
A hinged antique sterling silver bangle with elaborate detail to the front; a central row of
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1890s Victorian Antique Silver Bangle

Materials

Gold, Rose Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

Late Victorian Sterling Silver Studded Bangle
Located in New York, NY
This English Victorian sterling silver bangle is hallmarked in Birmingham in 1882. It is a 135 year
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1880s British Victorian Antique Silver Bangle

Materials

Sterling Silver

RAYMOND TEMPLIER. An Art Deco Diamond Hinged Bangle.
Located in London, GB
Of Modernist design, the fluted silver bangle, fanning out to a central raised geometric design
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1930s French Art Deco Antique Silver Bangle

Materials

Diamond, Platinum, Sterling Silver

Wide Sterling Bangle with Coat of Arms
Located in New York, NY
C.1876. A handsomely detailed Victorian sterling silver bangle with applied 9k rose gold. The coat
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1870s British Victorian Antique Silver Bangle

Antique French Diamond Bangle Brooch Earrings Luxury Original Box Parure Set
Located in Marcianise, CE, IT
European cut diamonds (circa 5 carats) set in silver. Bangle’s diameter: 64 mm; brooch’s lenght: 54 mm
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Late 19th Century French Antique Silver Bangle

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Bangle Hallmarked Birmingham 1884 Gold Inlay
Located in Mona Vale, NSW
This beautiful Victorian bangle is 140 years old! It is solid sterling silver and features a hand
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1880s British Victorian Antique Silver Bangle

Materials

Gold, Sterling Silver

Victorian Silver Floral Repousse Child Bangle
Located in Boston, Lincolnshire
A Lovely Antique Victorian solid Silver Floral repousse bangle for child. The bangle with engraved
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Late 19th Century Asian Late Victorian Antique Silver Bangle

Materials

Silver

Victorian Silver Hallmarked Antique Buckle Bangle
Located in Wigan, GB
bangle is constructed from silver. It is engraved with linear, diamond shaped and cross-hatched patterns
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1860s British Victorian Antique Silver Bangle

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Swallow Dated 1913 Bangle
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
This striking Sterling Silver Edwardian bird bangle has been intricately engraved across the face
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1910s British Edwardian Antique Silver Bangle

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Ivy Cuff Bangle Dated 1883
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
A beautiful antique Victorian Sterling Silver cuff bangle, featuring fancy Silver balls across the
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1880s British Victorian Antique Silver Bangle

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Scottish Agate Bangle Sterling Silver, circa 1860
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
An exquisite antique Victorian Scottish bangle set with three rectangle Agates in a wonderful
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1860s British Victorian Antique Silver Bangle

Materials

Agate, Sterling Silver

Antique French Victorian Paste Bangle Sterling Silver, circa 1900
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
This beautiful French Antique Victorian bangle has been commissioned in Sterling Silver. It
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Early 1900s British Victorian Antique Silver Bangle

Materials

9k Gold, Sterling Silver

Antique 19th Century French Diamond Silver Gold Bangle Bracelet
Located in Madrid, ES
Made of Silver topped and 18 Kts. Gold backed this beautiful 19Th Century bangle bracelet showcases
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Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Silver Bangle

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Antique Victorian Cuff Bangle Forget Me Not Silver, circa 1880
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
This spectacular Victorian Silver cuff bangle is, Circa 1880. The beautiful bangle is inlaid with
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1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Silver Bangle

Materials

Silver

Antique Victorian Diamond Bangle Silver 18ct Gold 1.3ct Diamond
Located in Kendal, GB
A stunning antique Victorian bangle from the late 19th Century lined with fifteen sparkling old
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Early 1900s European Victorian Antique Silver Bangle

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Antique Victorian French Diamond Bangle Silver 18ct Gold 4.5ct Diamond
Located in Kendal, GB
A magnificent antique French bangle from the late 19th Century lined with twenty-three old chunky
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1880s European Victorian Antique Silver Bangle

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Silver

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Antique Silver Bangle For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate antique silver bangle for your needs in our varied inventory. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Silver, Gold and Sterling Silver — can elevate any look. You’re likely to find the perfect antique silver bangle among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 18th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 20th Century. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic antique silver bangle over the years, but those made by Tiffany Co., Fontana and George Shiebler are often thought to be among the most beautiful. An antique silver bangle can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 98 Diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. A rose cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also old mine cut and old european cut versions for sale. If you’re browsing our inventory for an antique silver bangle, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a Antique Silver Bangle?

The price for an antique silver bangle starts at $100 and tops out at $197,361 with these bracelets, on average, selling for $1,064.

Finding the Right Bangles for You

Today, it would be tough to track down a jewelry lover who doesn’t have a stack of vintage 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 bangle bracelets (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 bangle bracelets 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 bangle bracelets for innumerable accessorizing options.

Questions About Antique Silver Bangle
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024
    What antique silver is depends on the context. In many cases, the term refers to silverware and silver decorative objects produced more than 100 years ago. However, antique silver may also be the name of a distressed silver finish frequently used on lighting fixtures and bathroom fixtures. Explore a selection of antique silver wares on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    The difference between silver and antique silver is age. Items of any age made of silver or a silver alloy may be called silver. The term antique silver refers to silver pieces that are at least 100 years old. On 1stDibs, shop a range of antique, vintage and modern silver tableware and decorative objects.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Whether or not antique silver is real depends on the piece. Sometimes, manufacturers simply call a gray-silver finish antique silver. In these cases, the item is usually not real silver. It is possible for antique silver to be pure silver, sterling or silver plated. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of silver decorative objects and jewelry.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Silver-plating refers to the process of applying a thin layer of silver overtop of a base metal, such as copper, nickel or pewter. An antique silver-plated item would have gone through this same process. Shop a collection of expertly vetted antique silver plate items from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Antique silver plates are antique plates made from either pure silver or have been silver-plated. Silver is a timeless material that’s been popular for centuries, and antique silver is always highly regarded. Shop a collection of antique silver plates from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify silver antiques, search for a maker's mark on the base, handle, interior and other inconspicuous areas. Using trusted online resources, research the maker to find out when it was in business and browse online catalogues and image galleries, looking for pieces that resemble yours. Doing so can help you get a rough idea of when your silver objects were manufactured. To be classified as antique, an item must be at least 100 years old. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can also assist with the identification process. On 1stDibs, explore a range of antique silver decorative objects.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 12, 2024
    What antique silver is made of varies. In most cases, antique silver is sterling silver, which is 92.5% pure silver and 7.5% alloys. You can also find antique silver jewelry and decorative objects made out of other silver alloys, like fine silver, which is 99.9% silver and only 0.1% alloys. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of silver pieces from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Antique silver plating is a thin layer of genuine silver applied over top of a base metal. Depending on the piece, the main metal may be copper, brass or nickel. You'll find a range of antique silver-plated decorative objects on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Sterling silver is an alloyed form of silver, and is made up of 92.5% fine silver and 7.5% copper. An antique sterling silver item will have the same silver content and will be over 100 years old. Shop a collection of expertly vetted antique sterling silver from some of the worlds top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    Antique silver is a type of silver that is at least a century old. Find a diverse range of intricately designed, elegant antique silver decorative objects and more on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Whether antique silverplate has any value depends on a variety of factors. The design of the piece, who made it and decoration are among the biggest determiners of value. Generally, rarer pieces that remain in good condition will be worth the most. Today, just as pewter collectibles and sterling silver are popular with collectors at neighborhood flea markets, antique Sheffield silverplate housewares are sought after for their appearance and rich history. Consider having the piece evaluated by a knowledgeable antiques dealer or certified appraiser to get an accurate estimate of how much it's worth. On 1stDibs, find antique silverplate from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Sterling silver is considered antique if it was made over 100 years ago. Many antique sterling silver items will have a mark or stamp. First, clean the item and check for marks. A “925” mark indicates a silver purity of 92.5 percent, which is the composition of sterling silver. If you don’t see a mark, work with a certified appraiser to acid test the item and determine the silver content. You’ll find expertly vetted antique sterling silver items on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024
    Whether antique silverware is real silverware or not varies. Many antique flatware pieces feature silver plate, so they consist of a base metal beneath a layer of genuine silver. There is also flatware made entirely from sterling silver, which is an alloy that is 92.5% silver and 7.5% base metal. Researching the hallmarks found on your silverware using trusted online resources can help you determine whether the items are sterling silver or silver plate. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can also assist you. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of antique silverware.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024
    Yes, some antique sterling silver is valuable. Sterling silver of any age has value as a material because it is a precious metal. Some pieces may be worth even more than the going rate for sterling due to their maker, style, type and condition. Some silversmiths whose pieces are often in demand among collectors include Tiffany Co., Georg Jensen, Gorham Manufacturing Company and Towle. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of antique sterling silver wares.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To tell if a silver spoon is an antique, seek the assistance of a licensed and experienced appraiser. Many antique pieces lack marks, and it is generally not possible to determine the type and age of metal through a simple visual inspection. Shop a collection of expertly vetted antique silver spoons on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    While antique silver plate can be worth something, it is not usually as valuable compared with contemporary pieces or similar sterling silver antiques.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2024
    Yes, some antique silver plate is worth something. However, any value that a piece has usually comes from its rarity rather than from the cost of its materials, because silver plate contains very little pure silver. There is generally a demand for certain older pieces by Christoffle, Elkington Co., Mapp Webb and other well-known manufacturers. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can evaluate the condition of your piece and give you an idea of how much it is worth. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of silver plate tableware, serveware and decorative objects.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2024
    Yes, some silver-plated antique silverware may be worth something. Antique pieces are 100 years old or older, and because of their age, pieces in good condition may be sought after by collectors due to their rarity. The maker, style and type will also impact the potential resale value. In terms of value as scrap metal, antique silver-plated silverware usually isn't worth much because silver plate is made only from a small amount of pure silver. To get an estimated value for your silverware, consult a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. Explore a wide range of antique silverware on 1stDibs.