Bracelet Charms

Fashion Jewelry Bracelets 101

By Jamie Jensen



Using Fashion jewelry bracelets is a great way to accentuate any outfit. Bracelets come in a variety of styles, colors, materials, and elasticity. A bracelet can be a unique symbol of style, a symbol of status, or a symbol of what you believe in.

Bracelets are made from plastics, metals, strings, glass, beads, pearls, or any combination of materials. They can vary in color, and can be extremely eccentric, or very simple and elegant.

For someone who is looking for a fashionable classic look, they might consider a diamond or gemstone bracelet to go with a formal outfit. A single small row of diamonds set in a white gold or silver will really bring out the sparkle, and won't clearly define and outline to the stones, making them look larger. The shine yet simplicity will draw attention to the piece without taking away from the whole picture.

For a more casual look, one can wear a beaded bracelet, of any color, to offset the style they already have. Some beaded bracelets come on elastic strings, and others have clasps. The bracelets can look similar, but the preferred method of putting on the bracelet varies from person to person.

Many people enjoy bangles. Bangles are simple to put on. A bangle bracelet is on that is of any width, but is solid and does not bend. When one wears multiple bangles together, they clink against each other for a little chime. Gold and silver bangles have potential of being engraved. A message or symbol can be placed on the inside or outside of the bracelet.

Some bangles come with a hinge on one end and a clasp on the other, though it is still one sturdy circle that just opens and closes around one's wrist. Bangles can have gemstones either embezzled into them, which is when stones are placed inside the metal and sit flush, or they can have stones that are slightly raised on prongs. The stones offer a chance to experiment with color.

Another enjoyable style is the charm bracelet. They come in many different forms, which have been patented to different companies. Charms can be hung off a bracelet, or put onto a bracelet for a specific achievement, or just because you like what the charm represents. One could have animal charms, sports charms, fashion charms, or they can create their own charms at a local fashion jawelry.

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