Bangle Bracelet

A bangle bracelet is a true "circle" that has no clasps. It is a continuous "circle" that slips easily over the wrist. Photo courtesy of: wendel22

Bangle Bracelet

Bangle bracelet and button earrings. Red bakelite. Photo courtesy of: momtoahsey

Bangle Bracelet, Hinged, With Safety Rod

A hinged bangle bracelet that, when opened, reveals a safety rod. Photo courtesy of: momtoahsey

Bangle Bracelet With Side Lock

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From the top this appears to be one solid round bangle bracelet. Photo courtesy of: rumor_has_it

Bangle Bracelet With Side Lock

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However on the side is an older locking mechanism. Sometimes referred to a "tongue-in-grove". Photo courtesy of: rumor_has_it

ByPass Bracelet

Named for how the curves on the bracelet "bypass" each other. Photo courtesy of rumor_has_it

Clamper - Celluoid

A clamper bracelet is hinged on one side so that it can open and "clamp" over the wrist. Celluloid is the generic name for cellulose nitrate plastic (highly inflammable). Used from 1860s thru 1940s. Photo courtesy of momtoahsey

Clamper

Clamper bracelet with lucite beads. Photo courtesy of momtoahsey

Clamper - Closeup

Closeup of side. Photo courtesy of momtoahsey

Cuff Bracelet

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Unlike bangle bracelets Cuff bracelets are not a solid circle. Rather there is an "gap" at the bottom to allow the bracelet to easily slide over and onto the wrist. Photo courtesy of: rumor_has_it

Cuff Bracelet

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Cuff "gap". Photo courtesy of: rumor_has_it

Cuff Bracelet

Another example of a cuff bracelet - this is is black bakelite. Photo courtesy of: momtoahsey

Memory Wire Bracelet

Beads strung on 3 pieces of "memory wire". Vertical metal spacers hold the three individual strands together. Photo courtesy of: rumor_has_it

Memory Wire Bracelet

Another example. Photo courtesy of: rumor_has_it

Victorian - Child's Bracelet

The "belt" design was popular in the latter half of the 19th century. This is a child's bracelet of brass and celluloid. Photo courtesy of: momtoahsey