Bracelets
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A bracelet is a piece of jewelry which is worn around the wrist. Bracelets can be manufactured from plastic or metal. The origin of the term 'bracelet' comes out of the Latin word 'brachile' meaning 'of the arm'. Bracelets are ornamental bands or chains circling the wrist. Today, fashion is taking its pool stick and producing fascinating fashion jewelry particularly bracelets that bring about delicate and draping elegance that is feminine and timeless.
This sole fashion jewelry item is versatile to suit different preferences of women of all age groups. Producers of fashion jewelry have formulated and introduced the old-aged traditional jewelry that are in synchrony with the modern styles, trends and fashions.
Historical significance
In America, Bracelets are worn to protect against evil eye. The evil eye is believed to result of excessive admiration or envious looks by others. Newborn babies wearing a black bracelets is believed to protect the baby from the evil eye. In some nations, there is a tradition of tying a red and white string around the wrist in order to please the God and Goddess to make spring come sooner. In some parts of India, the number and type of bangles worn by a woman denotes her marital status.
Materials popularly used in making of bracelets
Bracelets are available in various materials and numerous designs and finishes.
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Styles of materials used
With impressive patterns in eye-catching styles to attract the buyers, materials used for making bracelets are usually
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- Sports bracelets : In may 2004, through the Yellow Livestrong wristband, Nike and Lance Armstrong popularized the use of colored silicone rubber as a material for producing sports bracelets and since then silicone bracelet became an economical tool for various awareness, information, and charity campaigns. These bracelets are also known as wristbands, baller bands, baller id bands.
- Charm bracelet : A charm bracelet carries personal charms like trinkets, bells, decorative pendants which represent some of the important things in the wearer's life. In recent years, Italian charm bracelets have become very fashionable. There are even some types of bracelets that are believed to make dreams come true, depending the color of the charms and beads.
- Bangles : Bracelets that are in solid form are referred to as bangles or bangle bracelets. They are available in varied designs and made of various materials. In India, they are religious significance as they show sign of being married. They are worn in groups so that they make a pleasant sound like the clinking of wind chimes.
