Bangle Bracelets
Specialist in the sale and purchase of second-hand, vintage or antique jewelry, Castafiore invites you to discover a beautiful selection of bangles, essential bracelets for your wrists. A very old jewel, the bangle has stood the test of time, adorned with gems, twists, precious metals, polished or brushed. The biggest jewelry houses have of course taken over the bangle bracelet: also, our selection gives pride of place to these jewels imagined in particular by Cartier, Ginette NY, Bulgari or Tiffany & Co.
Discover our fine selection and choose the bangle that, in the blink of an eye, will adorn your wrist with a touch of gold or color.
The bangle bracelet: a very old piece of jewelry that has spanned the ages
The bangle is probably the oldest piece of jewelry. It was worn by the ancient Greeks, the Vikings, but also in Egypt and India. The bangle often has a symbolic aspect; among the Vikings, for example, it marks a social rank, especially among men. The massive and voluminous bangle testifies to the wealth and high hierarchical level of the man who wears it. The bangle bracelet is also religious; in India in particular, women wear it during the wedding ceremony, while in Europe, religious people wear the bangle as a sign of devotion. Of course, the bangle can take many forms: in Africa, for example, it can be made of wood, shells or even ivory. In Europe, monks in the Middle Ages engraved it with divine symbols.
The bangle gradually became a timeless jewel that was gradually reserved for women. During the 18th century in particular, it was worn by English women who evolved under the reign of Queen Victoria: we then saw precious stones, very fine engravings or even cameos. Of course, jewelers quickly seized on this piece, making it evolve according to trends and artistic movements.
The bangle bracelet: an essential piece in your jewelry box
If the bangle bracelet has survived the ages, it is because it is a piece of jewelry that can be worked on by adapting it to all trends. It can be thin, voluminous, decorated with precious stones or delicately chiseled. We can also see half-bangles, with or without a clasp, but also of course made in one piece, rounded or flat. The bangle can be worn alone or in accumulation, on a sleeve or directly on the skin. The bangle has the particularity of following your movements, when it is worn in accumulation we can hear the characteristic clicking sound. This bracelet can be composed of a single ring of course, but we can also find it in three worked in 3 different metals in the manner of the Trinity collection by Cartier. The bangle can also be sculptural: we can find animal motifs, twists, multiple inclusions of stones or even a paving of diamonds.
The bangle is both elegant and timeless, it is a must-have piece in a woman's jewelry box. It can be worn occasionally to enhance an outfit or daily, like a ring that you only remove to sleep.
Our selection of bangle bracelets
Castafiore is a digital platform that allows you to easily sell and buy second-hand (recent), vintage (over 20 years old) or antique jewelry. We select designer or non-designer pieces, appraised by our teams. The jewelry we choose to enrich our catalog thus lives a second life at your side, and at the best price.
The bangle is of course an essential piece in our selection, it has been interpreted and reinterpreted by many jewelers including prestigious Houses such as Cartier or Chaumet, but also Boucheron and Fred. Through our catalog, you will be able to access iconic collections by discovering for example the Trinity bangle imagined by Cartier, punctuated with yellow gold, white gold and pink gold. You will also be able to admire the shimmering colors of the bangles signed Bulgari or the sculptural aspect of the pieces designed by Zolotas. You will also find iconic pieces, some of which were produced during the Art Nouveau period: the Joséphine bracelet is an example, it forms an openwork frame on which we can observe flowers made of amethysts, sapphires and diamonds. Our selection goes even further into History thanks to exceptional pieces made at the time of Napoleon III and all characterized by an intense richness of shapes and colors. The retro trend is also in the spotlight with pieces designed during the 1940s, full of color and exuberant shapes.
Whether you are looking for a sculptural, colorful or fine and simply gold bangle, you will certainly find what you are looking for in our selection, for yourself and to delight your loved ones with a unique gift.
How to care for a rush?
The bangle, whatever its shape, requires special attention. If it is a half-open bangle, be sure to put it on your wrist without forcing the gap too much. Depending on the materials chosen, a bangle can be damaged due to friction. Castafiore systematically gives you the nature of the metals that make up each piece of jewelry: so adapt your maintenance according to the chosen metal. Silver, for example, is a metal that oxidizes, so it must be polished regularly. Also be careful when you have to use chemical products or, during the holidays, when you have to swim in a chlorine pool. To clean or do a manual activity, simply remove your bangle and be sure to store it in its box. As with any jewelry, it is important to store a bangle alone so that it does not come into contact with other metals that could scratch it. Finally, be careful of snags: the bangle is a bracelet that moves with the movements of your wrist, if it is too loose, it risks bothering you and eventually getting damaged.
