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Oct 14, 2024

Bangles for women – 25 best silver and gold bangles and bracelets

We earn a commission for products purchased through some links in this article. From Cartier to Daphine, these are the brands to invest in this year There is something so timeless about a bangle – no

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From Cartier to Daphine, these are the brands to invest in this year

There is something so timeless about a bangle – no wonder they’re often gifted at Christenings, naming ceremonies and weddings.

But this structured bracelet doesn't always have to be of the dainty sterling silver design. In the early noughties, Sienna Miller‘s stacked wooden styles became synonymous with her signature bohemian looks. And in 1963, Elizabeth Taylor made a case for arm cuffs with her gold serpent coil jewellery in Cleopatra. The iconic Cartier Love bracelet has been coveted by both men and women since it was first made 50 years ago, and Tiffany's Elsa Peretti-designed Bone bangles have been popular within the art and fashion worlds since the Seventies.

While fine jewellery brands such as Boodles and Piaget are still creating diamond-encrusted works of art, newer labels like Monica Vinader and Mejuri are championing contemporary silhouettes that translate more easily from day to night. There’s always a place for both in your collection.

From the delicate sets that clink musically with every movement to chunky statement cuffs, we’ve selected 25 of our favourite bangles and bracelets to shop right now.

Inspired by medieval chastity belts, Cartier's Love bracelet was first created in 1969 and is still one of the jewellery brand's most coveted pieces today. The simple unisex design has proved timeless over the past 50 years: everyone from Elizabeth Taylor and Ali McGraw, to Katie Holmes and Rosie Huntington-Whiteley have been spotted in one.

A new addition to Annoushka's slick Knuckle collection, this slender 14 kt gold bangle is encrusted with glittering diamonds, together totalling 1 carat. It's special enough to make a solo statement, but can also be layered up with other heirlooms and treasured pieces.

Mejuri's Dome line might just be overtaking the brand's cult Charlotte collection; we love the architectural, oversized shapes across the range of earrings, rings, huggies and bracelets. This polished bangle tapers at each open end to create a sculptural look – choose between gold-vermeil or sterling silver.

A true luxury staple, Daphine's Moune bangles are a mainstay for the London-based jewellery brand. Bella Hadid loves this three-part set, and has worn it with everything from knits to swimwear.

After the success of their debut collaboration, Monica Vinader has teamed up with stylist Kate Young for a second time. This hinge bangle is the star of the collection – choose from gold-vermeil or the styles striped with striking black onyx or warm tiger's eye.

Edge of Ember just dropped a range of birthstone bracelets that are perfect for gifting. Set on a delicate gold-vermeil chain, this 'January' design is centred with a green garnet held within a Deco-inspired bezel setting.

The T-bar is a signature for jewellery brand Tilly Sveas. Here, the designer has worked this feature into a chunky chain bracelet made from 23.5-karat gold-vermeil. Wear yours solo over long sleeves this season.

London-based designer Dinny Hall has been making statement cuffs since the 1980s – in fact, Christy Turlington donned a pair in the pages of Harper's Bazaar for a shoot back in 1990. This polished sterling silver take is a little more understated, and perfect for elevating everyday looks.

YSSO's jewellery is inspired by Ancient Greece, so it's only natural the London and Athens-based jewellery brand has plenty of bangles in its collection. This chunky twisted cuff will elevate a classic white shirt in an instant.

Tiffany's Bone cuff bracelet was originally designed by the late Elsa Peretti in the 1970s, which makes this 2024 iteration feel even more special. Sculpted from 18 karat gold, this striking piece is the definition of wearable art.

Loveness Lee's jewellery is instantly recognisable thanks to its one-of-a-kind organic forms. Handcrafted in the brand's London studio, this delicate chain is inspired by the first ever jewellery designs in history, combining silver shapes with delicate pearls.

While most demi-fine brands lean towards bohemian looks, V by Laura Vann is a breath of fresh with its Deco references, such as the mixed-metal settings and baguette-cut stones on this bracelet.

Boucheron's layered bracelet is actually one single yellow-gold chain that wraps around the wrist and fastens with a statement clasp. We like how it can also be styled as a layered choker or long necklace.

Rachel Jackson is one of the few jewellery brands that's leaned away from the delicate demi-fine look we've been oversaturated with in recent years, and into that signature 'British' aesthetic. A little bit glam, a little bit rock 'n' roll – just like this open stud cuff.

Made from 18-karat rose gold, Chopard's open bangle has a floating diamond on one end and a mother-of-pearl love heart on the other.

This bangle is from Chanel's iconic Coco Crush collection. Made from 18 karat white gold that's etched to mirror the brand's famous quilted bags, it's dusted with 0.25 carats of diamonds for added sparkle.

Over 75 years old, there's no doubting the iconic status of the Bulgari Serpenti. The coiled snake boasts many an A-list fan, but perhaps none more famous than Elizabeth Taylor, who wore hers on the set of Cleopatra in 1962. This heavy 18kt yellow-gold bracelet is a failsafe investment that'll always symbolise glamour.

Missoma's open cuff is simple but effective. As part of the label's best-selling Molten collection, this gold-vermeil is cast in a wavy, organic design that looks especially striking when worn solo on the wrist.

Sustainable jewellery brand Lylie was only founded in 2017, but it already counts Olivia Colman, Lily Cole and Jourdan Dunn as fans. This slender 9 kt gold bangle is threaded with a sterling-silver coin embossed with a Victorian design of a lurcher.

From Chaumet's Bee My Love collection, this bangle is shaped into a beautiful honeycomb structure from 18-karat rose-gold and dotted with sparkling diamonds throughout.

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