Bangle bracelets get glitzy update for spring

Set of 20 bangles in 18-karat gold with diamonds by Tous. Retail price available upon request.

May 01, 2007

By Beth Braverman

New York—With the focus on jewelry for the wrist expected to continue through spring and summer, retailers have reported an ever-increasing demand for stacks of bangle bracelets.

"I have definitely seen an increase in bangle sales over the past six months," says Tabby Back, owner of Old Mill Jewelers in Pound, Va. "I keep having to order more of them."

Back says he sells bangles individually, and he believes that consumers like them because they can mix and match styles for a personalized look. Selling bangles individually also allows for repeat sales and makes the look available to consumers who may only have the funds to purchase one or two bangles at a time.

While thin, yellow-gold bangles remain popular for everyday wear, diamond-encrusted pieces have emerged as an even hotter trend on the red carpet or for evening affairs.