In the past bracelets have been worn by both sexes for many different
reasons and in various ways. They have been worn in support of the eradication
of various illnesses, yet have been worn for protection in various religions.
Bracelets can be constructed out of many materials including cloth, rubber,
beads, glass, gold, silver, etc., with the silver bracelet being among the most
popular.
The two precious metals most widely used for bracelets are gold and silver. Between gold and silver, silver is the more cost-effective option while maintaining its classiness. Silver bracelets are rarely pure silver, but they are sterling silver which contains less than 10% pure copper, in addition to pure silver. Shine is increased by plating the bracelets with rhodium or 0.999 fine silver.
Link bracelets are made from connecting numerous silver links to one another until a bracelet is formed. Depending on the link, this could also be called a chain bracelet. One spin off from the chain bracelet is the identification bracelet where a chain is worn with a small placard that can contain names, inscriptions, medical conditions, etc.
Cuff bracelets are bracelets that are rigid yet pliable enough that the solid piece of silver can be bent and manipulated to slide over the wrist. These bracelets can often be tightened with a slight squeeze at the wrist to ensure it stays on.
Bangle bracelets can come as either one complete round piece of silver where the hand simply slips through, or it can have two main pieces and a hinge to make it easier to get the bracelet on and prevent it from falling off. It interesting to note that the number and type of bangles a woman wears in certain portions of India is indicative of her marital status.
Charms can often be found dangling from any of the above types of bracelets, thus this bracelet is aptly named the charm bracelet. The charms often symbolize an important time, event, or person in ones life. Commonly charms are found on chain and link types of bracelets.
The two precious metals most widely used for bracelets are gold and silver. Between gold and silver, silver is the more cost-effective option while maintaining its classiness. Silver bracelets are rarely pure silver, but they are sterling silver which contains less than 10% pure copper, in addition to pure silver. Shine is increased by plating the bracelets with rhodium or 0.999 fine silver.
Link bracelets are made from connecting numerous silver links to one another until a bracelet is formed. Depending on the link, this could also be called a chain bracelet. One spin off from the chain bracelet is the identification bracelet where a chain is worn with a small placard that can contain names, inscriptions, medical conditions, etc.
Cuff bracelets are bracelets that are rigid yet pliable enough that the solid piece of silver can be bent and manipulated to slide over the wrist. These bracelets can often be tightened with a slight squeeze at the wrist to ensure it stays on.
Bangle bracelets can come as either one complete round piece of silver where the hand simply slips through, or it can have two main pieces and a hinge to make it easier to get the bracelet on and prevent it from falling off. It interesting to note that the number and type of bangles a woman wears in certain portions of India is indicative of her marital status.
Charms can often be found dangling from any of the above types of bracelets, thus this bracelet is aptly named the charm bracelet. The charms often symbolize an important time, event, or person in ones life. Commonly charms are found on chain and link types of bracelets.
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