This category contains all items of bracelets, bangles including slave bracelets and other items of jewellery that fit on your hand and wrist area.
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- Please read descriptions to identify the types of stones used ie precious gems such as garnets, sapphires, emeralds etc, Swarovski Crystals, Vintage Rhinestones, Glass, Acrylic etc. Where it is not specified this information was not obtained from the artist. In this case, we recommend the products is of lesser quality than top quality, for example glass instead of Swarovski and so on. Where a genuine quality stone or crystal is used the artists usually ensure they include this in the descriptions. Carefully viewing each picture may also help identifying quality, for example between acrylic and higher quality crystals and rhinestones including glass.
- Most of our photos are taken outside in natural light to ensure the best possible representation of the actual colour, intensity of stones and natural sparkle. Sometimes this is hard to capture however we have chosen NOT to use filters to enhance sparkle or colours. We believe this compromises our integrity and could lead to possible disappointment from our beloved customers. We would rather you be pleasantly surprised with a better quality item when you receive it, rather than leave you feeling like you have been tricked.
- Educate yourself on buying items in this category by reading the wiki articles provided at the bottom of the page. This information may prove invaluable!
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Bracelet Black Onyx and Rhinestone
Hand Made Individually with the utmost care and precision by artist Selma I mostly make earrings but have created a few pieces of bracelets. This one has a steampunk theme whilst keeping elegance and high fashion style combined to create a unique and versatile statement piece. The main centerpiece is filigree set with black onyx and crystal rhinestones in floral themes. The bracelet band continues the theme with filigree rounded heart mirrored findings set with rhinestones as well. This is a sparkly piece yet subtle and dark, with the flower centers being gunmetal rhinestones very similar to marquisite. My aim with this piece was to create something that can be worn to high fashion events yet still retain a gothic, steampunk and darkly beautiful flavour. I believe this could be partnered easily with a cocktail dress, spring carnival racing fashion for day wear or full on gothic apparel. This could very easily be partnered with lingerie, burlesque costumes or even fetish outfits to really set off your ensemble. It closes with a sturdy clasp, please note it is a smallish size so is not for large wrists. This item is not possible to be ordered. One Only. Description and Images courtesy of the Artist Selma. Copyright status belongs to the artist, including the design.  $37.30
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Boleyn Bracelet Carved Coral
Hand Made Individually with the utmost care and precision by Studio Artist That Jewellery Girl A regal red cabochon with gold crown grace the top of a unique brass filigree piece. I have curved it slightly to fit the wrist. I accented it with coordinating red coral carved beads and vintage brass chain. The crown cabochon measures 25x18mm. 7 1/2 inches long and closes with a large brass spring clasp. This item is not possible to be ordered. One Only. Description and Images courtesy of the Studio That Jewelry Girl. Copyright status belongs to the artist, including the design. $42.25
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What Wiki Has To Say About Bracelets and Bangles...
A bracelet is an article of jewelry which is worn around the wrist. Bracelets can be manufactured from leather, cloth, hemp, plastic or metal, and sometimes contain rocks, wood, and/or shells. Bracelets are also used for medical and identification purposes, such as allergy bracelets and hospital patient-identification tags. Although the term armlet may be technically similar, it is taken to mean an item that sits on the upper arm: an arm ring. The origin of the term 'bracelet' is from the Latin 'brachile' meaning 'of the arm', via the Old French 'barcel'. The history of Egyptian bracelets is as old as 5000 BCE. Starting with materials like bones, stones and woods to serve religious and spiritual interests. From the National Geographic Society, the Scarab Bracelet is one of the most recognized symbols of ancient Egypt. The scarab represented rebirth and regeneration. Carved scarabs were worn as jewelry and wrapped into the linen bandages of mummies. Myth told of the scarab god, Khepri, pushing the sun across the sky.
In Bulgaria there is a tradition called Martenitsa, which sometimes involves tying a red and white string around the wrist to please Baba Marta in order for spring to come sooner.
In some parts of India, the number and type of bangles worn by a woman denotes her marital status.
Taken in the plural, bracelets is often used as slang for handcuffs.
Types of Bracelets
Tennis Bracelet
The in-line thin diamond bracelet that features a symmetrical pattern of diamonds is called a tennis bracelet. According to Diamond Bug, in 1987 Chris Evert, the former World No. 1 woman tennis player and the winner of 18 Grand Slam singles titles, was playing in the U.S. Open. She was wearing an elegant, light in-line diamond bracelet, made by jeweler-to-the-stars George Bedewi, which accidentally broke and the match was interrupted to allow Chris to recover her precious diamonds. The "tennis bracelet" incident sparked a new name for the item and sparked a huge jewelry trend. Tennis bracelets continued to be worn by various tennis stars like Serena Williams and Gabriela Sabatini, and Diana Kerrison.
Charm bracelet
A charm bracelet is an item of jewelry worn around the wrist. It carries personal charms: decorative pendants or trinkets which are signifiers of important things in the wearer's life. In recent history, Italian charm bracelets have become trendy. While traditional charms dangle, Italian charms feature individual pieces soldered flat onto the surface of the link.
Bangles (see expanding information under bracelets)
Bracelets that are in solid form, usually some metal, are referred to as bangles or bangle bracelets. They can be smooth, textured or set with stones. In India, glass bangles are common. Made from ordinary glass that is about 1/4 - 1/8 inch in width, they are worn in groups so that arm movement causes them to make a pleasant sound rather like the clinking of wind chimes.
Functional bangle
This is a new use for a very old thing. A spring closing type of bangle is used as both an adornment and a handy clip to hang things from. Marketed as a handbag hanger.
Slap bracelets
In the late 1980s and early 1990s, "slap bracelets" -- flat, felt-covered metal strips that curved around one's wrist when gently hit against it—were a popular fad. Often adorned with neon colors and vivid graphics, these bracelets could be found at inexpensive retailers. A rumor emerged that "slap bracelets" caused injury and thus fell out of style.
Beaded bracelet
Bracelets made from beads are fairly common in Southwestern American Indian jewelry lore. They are often multi-colored beads .Single colour also appeal
Link bracelets
Bracelets made from connecting or linking various or similar components or jewelry findings. Link bracelets can be made of a variety of materials included metals and gemstones.
Karma Bracelets
Bracelets made from wood beads and may contain various charms. Associated with bringing good luck and good karma to those who wear it.
In Latin America
In Latin America, Azabache Bracelets are worn to protect against the Mal de ojo, or evil eye. The evil eye is believed to result of excessive admiration or envious looks by others. Having newborn babies wear an azabache (a gold bracelet or necklace with a black or red coral charm in the form of a fist), is believed to protect them from the evil eye.
Slave bracelet may refer to:
A copper bracelet used as a medium of exchange in the West African slave trade, see Manillas.
Any bracelet made of chain links.
A wrist bracelet joined to a ring by a chain.
A bracelet worn by a slave (this meaning comes from BDSM fiction, e.g. John Norman's Gor series of novels; in this context it may be a colloquial term for handcuffs).
Other terms for slave bracelets include: handflower.
Slave bracelets are a piece of jewellery understood to be associated with several cultures and are also worn as belly dancing or harem jewellery. They are a favoured piece of jewellery by the Gothic subculture and are worn by some BDSM lifestyle couples as a symbol of ownership between Master (BDSM) and Slave (BDSM).
Bangles or Chudi (Tamil: Valayal) (Telugu: Gaaju) (Malayalam: Vala) are traditional ornaments worn by Indian women, especially Hindus. They are worn after marriage to signify matrimony. It is tradition that the bride will try to wear as many small glass bangles as possible at her wedding and the honeymoon will end when the last bangle breaks.
They are circular in shape, and, unlike bracelets, are not flexible. The word is derived from Hindi bungri (glass). They are made of numerous precious as well as non-precious materials such as gold, silver, platinum, glass, wood, ferrous metals, plastic, etc. A newly invented Bangles are now running very successfully all over India namely Bengali Bangle, where pure gold strip is thermo-mechanically fixed on bronze base, and all associated designs are done onto it, it is not only cheaper than usual gold bangles, but becoming popular day by day because of variety of designs.
Bangles are part of traditional Indian jewelry. They are usually worn in pairs by women, one or more on each arm. Most Indian women prefer wearing either gold or glass bangles or combination of both. Inexpensive bangles made from plastic are slowly replacing those made by glass, but the ones made of glass are still preferred at traditional occasions such as marriages and on festivals.
The designs range from simple to intricate handmade designs, often studded with precious and semi-precious stones such as diamonds, gems and pearls. Sets of expensive bangles made of gold and silver make a jingling sound. The imitation jewelry, tend to make a tinny sound when jingled.
Some men wear a single bangle on the arm or wrist called as kada or kara. In Sikhism, The father of a Sikh bride will give the groom a gold ring, a kara (steel or iron bangle), and a mohra. Chooda is a kind of bangle that is worn by Punjabi women on her wedding day. It is a set of white and red bangles with stone work. According to tradition a woman is not supposed to buy the bangles she will wear. Bangles—made from shell, copper, bronze, gold, agate, chalcedony etc.—have been excavated from multiple archaeological sites throughout India. A figurine of a dancing girl—wearing bangles on her left arm— has been excavated from Mohenjo-daro (2600 BC).
Other early examples of bangles in India include copper samples from the excavations at Mahurjhari—soon followed by the decorated bangles belonging to the Mauryan empire (322–185 BCE), and the gold bangle samples from the historic site of Taxila (6th century BCE). Decorated shell bangles have also been excavated from multiple Mauryan sites. Other features included copper rivets and gold-leaf inlay in some cases.
Types of Bangles
There are two basic types of bangles: a solid cylinder type; and a split, cylindrical spring opening/closing type. Primary distinguishing factor for these is the material that is used to make the bangles. This may vary anything from glass to jade to metal to lac and even rubber or plastic. Bangles made from gold are considered the most expensive ones.
Another factor that adds to the price of the bangles is the artifacts or the work done further on the metal. This includes embroidery or small glass pieces or paintings or even small hangings that are attached to the bangles. The rareness of a color and its unique value also increase the value. Bangles made from lac are one of the oldest ones and among the brittle category too. Lac is clay like material which in molded in hot kilns-like places to make these bangles. Among the recent entrants are the rubber bangles that are worn more like a wrist band by youngsters while the plastic ones are there to add the trendy look.
Normally, a bangle worn by people around the world is simply an inflexible piece of jewelry worn around the wrist. However, in many cultures, especially in the South Asia and in Arabian Peninsula, bangles have evolved into various types in which different ones are used at different occasions.
