Bangles are traditionally rigid bracelets, originating from the Indian subcontinent, which are usually made of metal, wood, glass or plastic. They are traditional ornaments worn mostly by women from the Indian subcontinent. It is common to see a new bride wearing glass bangles at her wedding, the traditional view is that the honeymoon will end when the last bangle breaks. They also have a very traditional value in Hinduism and it is considered inauspicious to be bare armed for a married woman. Bangles may also be worn by young girls and bangles made of gold or silver are preferred for toddlers. Reference: Wikipedia
A diamond bangle, French, circa 1890 The hinged bangle set to the front with a graduated row of old brilliant-cut and cushion-shaped diamonds, with rose-cut diamond highlights to either side, mounted in silver and gold, old brilliant-cut and cushion-shaped diamonds approx. 3.50cts, French assay marks, inner diameter 6.2cm, cased by TH. Bourdier Joaillier, 27. Rue du 4 Septembre & 8. Rue de la Michodière, Paris
Sold for £ 3,375 inc. premium at Bonhams in 2019
Bracelet (bangle). Kufic inscription. Made of repousse silver. Culture/period Fatimid dynasty term details Date 10thC-11thC
Reference: © The Trustees of the British Museum
BUCCELLATI GOLD AND SILVER GRASSHOPPER BANGLE BRACELET
Designed as a hinged bangle bracelet centering on two sculpted gold and silver grasshoppers holding a Baroque cultured pearl, with rose-cut diamond and cabochon ruby accents Metal: 18k yellow gold and silver Diamonds: 4 rose-cut diamonds Rubies: 4 round cabochon rubies Size/Dimensions: 15.5 cm (continuous inner circumference), 1.5 cm at widest point Signature: M. Buccellati (for Mario Buccellati) Marks: Milano Roma Firenze New York, S. MEX, 750 Gross Weight: 65.0 grams
Sold for USD 6,250 at Christies in 2019
Hammered Sterling Silver Leaf Bangle Bracelet Ap. 43 dwts. Inner cir. 7 1/2 inches, with open back.
Sold for $250 (includes buyer’s premium) at Doyle New York in 2019
A Victorian silver and rose gold buckle bracelet
The silver hinged bangle bracelet with rose gold overlay, measuring approximately 14.6 mm in width, with an inside diameter of approximately 65.5 mm, secured by a tongue and groove box clasp and safety chain. Gross weight: 26.7 grams.
Sold for $160 at Fine Estate, Inc. in 2019
Natural pearl and diamond bangle, second half of the 19th century Of hinged design, with scalloped shaped centre, set with cushion-shaped and rose diamonds supporting a natural pearl, to foliate shoulders set with seed pearls and rose diamonds, inner circumference approximately 165mm, French assay mark for 18 carat gold, and French import assay mark for silver, gross weight approximately 41.32 grams.
Sold for 5,250 EUR at Sothebys in 2018
