Jewelry - Bracelets
There are different types of bracelets as well as styles and materials.
A bangle is a slender, rigid circle that floats along the wrist as the wearer moves her arm. Bangles are usually narrow and are often worn in pairs or trios. A bangle may be an endless circle or it may be hinged to make it easier to put on.
A cuff is a wide, rigid bracelet that may take the form of a circle with a hinged opening, or it may close around only three quarters of the wrist, leaving an opening to allow it to be put on. If you've chosen a wide cuff bracelet, there's a trick to getting it on your wrist. Don't try to put it on from the top of your wrist. Instead, turn your arm 90 degrees so the thumb is facing up. Now place the open end of the bracelet on the narrow part of your wrist and gently ease it on and around your wrist. To remove the cuff, reverse the process.
Mesh bracelets and chain link bracelets are among the many other types of bracelet designs. They range in diameter from narrow to wide and may lie flat against the wrist or have a circular design.
There are some signature style bracelets that go well with nearly any type of outfit and just about any woman's personal style. One such piece is the tennis bracelet, worn by tennis champion Chris Evert, hence the name. The tennis bracelet is one of those pieces of jewelry that some women wear all the time, like a wedding band.
Charm bracelets have been in and out of style through the decades. The charm bracelet starts with a classic link, as narrow or wide as the wearer chooses. These links will support the charms as they are added to the bracelet. The charms dangle from the links, spaced out to create a harmonious design. As charms are added, the spaces grow smaller. Pandora has recently brought a new twist to the world of charms. With everything form rings and bracelets to necklaces and earrings, Charms are back and bigger than ever!
