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A Slip On The Wrist
From earliest history, very likely, a bangle bracelet was the first fashion statement in jewelry. Shaping a bracelet that hung loosely from the wrist was a simple matter of how the material was cut or shaped. Primitive materials might even have been dinosaur bone or whatever malleable stone was available. One might suppose the name “bangle” originated as a result of the fact that unlike flexible bracelets, more solid circular bangles made a “bang” sound whenever they dangled against surfaces with normal wrist movement. Or, it might have been a combination of two words: bracelet and dangle; Hence, the name “bangle”.
Whatever the origin, today’s bracelets may be created from gold, silver, pewter, copper or platinum. Many are designed with inlaid gems like diamonds or semi-precious stones. Some are wide like a cuff or narrow and thin like a thread. The bangle bracelet never goes out of fashion. Women love to wear them because they slip easily over the wrist and look great with casual or formal wear.
Bangle bracelets in the Middle Ages were worn by Roma women, also known as Gypsies. They would choose gold or silver or hammered metal for their bangle bracelets and often wore several at a time. Prior to that, in Egyptian culture, men and women wore them higher on the arm like a cuff. The artistic designs of antique bangle jewelry makes them highly prized by collectors of antiquity. Artisans who design beautiful pieces of jewelry inevitably create bracelets because they remain a popular fashion piece in a jewelry wardrobe.
Casual or Formal, A Bracelet For Any Occasion
Bangle bracelets suit any style apparel from casual to formal and can create a look from understated elegance to lively and sporty. With more formal attire, wear a bangle bracelet with a narrow band of gold or silver or one containing encrusted diamonds or other eye-catching jewels. For sporty apparel, the sky’s the limit when it comes to bangle bracelets. Wear one or as many as a you prefer or in colors to match or contrast a sporty ensemble.
The One Piece Of Jewelry That’s Difficult To Lose
One of the most frustrating things that happens too often with jewelry, particularly the expensive kind is invariably it can get lost or broken. Bangle bracelets are usually cut in the iconic circle shape and do not require a clasp or any chain to secure it. Also, it slips on and off. That’s it. That’s all there is to wearing one.
These bracelets are so popular that they make memorable gifts. Precious metal bracelets can be engraved with a birth, anniversary or other special date. In fact, a tiny bangle bracelet is often the first gift an infant receives at birth. Jewelers carry these in stock as a regular part of their jewelry collection. As infant gifts, they are a good way to provide child identification.
Read a great article on Mens Bracelets on this Super Blog. I’m sure you will find it interesting!
How to decorate a bangle (bracelet) – Part 03
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Old Jade Bangle Bracelet, Value Unknow $500,000.00 |
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Old Jade Bracelet bangle.rare,unique, priceless, value unknown $275,000.00 |
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Jade Bangle Bracelets Website Internet Business $200,000.00 |
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18K WHITE GOLD DIAMOND BANGLE BRACELET $97,151.25 |
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VAN CLEEF & ARPELS 30cts Pave Diamond 18k Gold Bangle Bracelet $85,000.00 |
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BUCCELLATI 18K GOLD CARVED EMERALD SAPPHIRE RUBY DIAMOND BANGLE BRACELET $245000 $75,000.00 |
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LADIES 58.70CT TOTAL PAVE SET ALL DIAMOND BANGLE CUFF BRACELET IN 14K WHITE GOLD $59,999.99 |
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100% Natural Perfect A Grade Chinese Jadeite Jade Bangle JDB53 $50,000.00 |
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18K WHITE GOLD DIAMOND BANGLE BRACELET $43,113.00 |
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DIAMOND BANGLE $42,615.00 |
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Estate Platinum Lds Fancy Diamond Bangle Bracelet $35,000.00 |
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18K WG Ladies Pave Diamond Bangle Bracelet $34,500.00 |
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18K TWO TONE GOLD DIAMOND BANGLE BRACELET $32,723.25 |
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18K THREE TONE GOLD DIAMOND BANGLE BRACELET $32,193.00 |
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25.03 CARAT FANCY YELLOW DIAMOND BANGLE BRACELET $31,500.00 |
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18K WHITE GOLD DIAMOND & SOUTH SEA PEARL BRACELET $30,723.00 |
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18K WHITE GOLD DIAMOND BANGLE BRACELET $29,694.00 |
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18k White Gold Diamond Bangle Bracelet $27,872.25 |
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CARTIER Trinity 18k Tri-Gold Diamond Small Bangle Bracelet $28,000.00 |
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BARRY KIESELSTEIN-CORD 18K MIDNIGHT’S SUMMER DREAM CUFF BANGLE BRACELET ORIG BOX $27,500.00 |
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Custom-Made 18k Tri-Gold Pave Diamond 3-Set Bangle Bracelet $26,000.00 |
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18K TWO TONE GOLD DIAMOND BANGLE BRACELET $25,467.75 |
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18K WHITE GOLD DIAMOND BANGLE BRACELET $25,257.75 |
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EMERALD 14K YELLOW GOLD DIAMOND PAVE BANGLE .925 STERLING SILVER FASHION JEWELRY $25,185.00 |
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BUCCELLATI 18k 2 Tone Gold Diamond Bangle Bracelet $25,000.00 |
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18K White Yellow Gold Two Tone 11.94ctw Natural Fancy Yellow Diamond Bracelet 8″ $24,950.00 |
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VINTAGE WANDER 18 KT GOLD ONYX DIAMONDS BANGLE BRACELET $24,500.00 |
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ANTIQUE WIDE 3.25CTW DIAMOND 18K WHITE GOLD BANGLE CUFF MESH BRACELET 31MM 21577 $24,000.00 |
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18K YG LADIES BANGLE BRACELET WITH DIAMONDS $24,000.00 |
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18K Yellow Gold Opulent Ruby and Diamond Bracelet $23,795.00 |
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18K ROSE GOLD DIAMOND BANGLE BRACELET $23,336.25 |
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18K TWO-TONE GOLD DIAMOND BANGLE BRACELET $22,984.50 |
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7 Diamond Bangle Bracelets 18K Yellow Gold #8678.7 $22,750.00 |
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HEAVY 24K SOLID YELLOW GOLD DIAMOND BANGLE BRACELET JEWELRY SET – 5 pcs (22K) $22,500.00 |
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13.85 CT DIAMONDS ROUND BANGLE BRACELET, IN 18K WHITE GOLD #P $22,164.48 |
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M. BUCCELLATI SIGNED GOLD BRACELET NINE ROUND CUT BLUE SAPPHIRES 1.64 CARATS 7″ $22,000.00 |
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18K WHITE GOLD DIAMOND BANGLE BRACELET $20,475.00 |
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15.0 CT MEN’S Diamond Screw BRACELET 14K White Gold $20,000.00 |
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DIAMOND BANGLE BRACELET WITH OVER 17 CTS OF DIAMONDS $19,700.00 |
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DAVID WEBB Lion’s Head Yellow Gold Diamond Sapphire Bangle Bracelet $19,500.00 |
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18K WHITE GOLD DIAMOND BANGLE BRACELET $19,005.00 |
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Antique Andamooka Opal & Diamond Bracelet in Rose Gold $19,000.00 |
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18K WHITE GOLD DIAMOND BANGLE BRACELETÂ $18,658.50 |
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Diamond Bracelet ~ 18K white gold ~ Hinged Bangle $18,000.00 |
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ANTIQUE 22K GOLD CHINESE WEDDING DRAGON FILIGREE BANGLE BRACELET 27MM WIDE 20060 $18,000.00 |
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18 KARAT YELLOW GOLD RUBY & DIAMOND BANGLE BRACELET $25,500.00 $17,500.00 |
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Faberge Ruby, Diamond and 14Karat Yellow Gold Bracelet $17,500.00 |
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David Webb 18K Platinum Diamond Enamel Emerald Panther Bangle Bracelet $17,500.00 |
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18K WHITE GOLD DIAMOND & TSAVORITE BANGLE BRACELET $17,272.50 |
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VINTAGE TIFFANY PLATINUM SAPPHIRE AND DIAMOND BANGLE BRACELET $17,000.00 |
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KRONEN! LEOPARD PRINT OVAL BANGLE BRACELET $16,925.00 |
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BRILLIANT! RARE! ROBERTO COIN 18K WHITE GOLD 9.85CT PAVE DIAMOND BANGLE BRACELET $16,625.00 |
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22k 24K Gold Mughal style enamel 18.5 Ct Diamond Bracelets / 2 at the price of 1 $16,500.00 |
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18K White Gold Bracelet w/ Diamonds & Sapphire Stones $16,400.00 |
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14K SOLID WHITE GOLD PAVE NATURAL BLACK DIAMOND FASHION SLEEK BANGLE JEWELRY $16,380.00 |
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18K YELLOW GOLD DIAMOND BANGLE BRACELET $16,190.00 |
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.925 STERLING SILVER DIAMOND PAVE FASHION BANGLE 14 KT SOLID YELLOW GOLD JEWELRY $16,190.00 |
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TIFFANY & CO PALOMA PICASSO VENEZIA STELLA PAIR OF 2 BANGLE BRACELETS $16,000.00 |
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VINTAGE ANTIQUE SOLID 22 CT GOLD ARMLET BRACELET BANGLE RAJASTHAN INDIA $16,000.00 |
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DESIGNER WANDER 18K GOLD INTRICATE FRENCH MADE LADIES BANGLE BRACELET $15,950.00 |
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Rhinestone Bling Bling Gift Set with iPad 2 3 Case Cover & Black Bling Travel Coffee Tea Mug, Rhinestone Bracelet & Rhinestone Rings & Rhinestone Cross Keychain $59.00 This gorgeous, glittery gift set with compartment size of 7.25″ x 9″ x 0.5″, is sure to please any lady with an eye for fashion. Also fits iPad 3!… |
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Rhinestone Bling Bling Gift Set with 22 Pieces including Hot Pink Travel Coffee Tea Mug & Animal Print Wallet, Rhinestone Bracelets & Bangles, Rhinestone Necklaces & Earrings, & Rhinestone Rings $55.00 Includes Animal Print Wallet with Rhinestone Cross, Hot Pink Travel Mug with Rhinestones, 2 Rhinestone Assorted Bracelets, 3 Assorted Bangles, 3 Rhinestone Rings, 4 Rhinestone Bobbypins, 2 Rhinestone Ribbon Hairclips, 2 Rhinestone Headbands…. |
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Rhinestone Bling Bling Gift Set with iPad 2 3 Case Cover & Black Bling Travel Coffee Tea Mug, Rhinestone Bracelet & Rhinestone Rings & Rhinestone Cross Keychain $59.00 This gorgeous, glittery gift set with compartment size of 7.25″ x 9″ x 0.5″, is sure to please any lady with an eye for fashion. Also fits iPad 3!… |
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Tubing Cutter $44.95 Holds tubes securely in place for a fast, clean and straight cut. Stop guide lets you cut many pieces the same length…. |
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Bamboo54 – Set of 3 bamboo bangles burnt $17.99 Amazing set of 3 burnt bamboo bracelets are made from the natural root of the bamboo, not imitation plastic or bamboo “look”. When worn together, the sound they make when hitting together is actually soothing…. |
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Bamboo54 – Set of 3 bamboo bangles natural $14.99 Amazing set of 3 natural bamboo bracelets are made from the natural root of the bamboo, not imitation plastic or bamboo “look”. When worn together, the sound they make when hitting together is actually soothing…. |
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Hematite Powerful Magnetic Bracelet for Arthritis Pain Releif or for Sports Related Therapy $1.83 Magnetic Therapy! Magnetic therapy is a natural method used to relieve pain, restore energy and enhance sleep! It has proven to be a safe, effective, and economical form of alternative therapy. Magnetic therapy is thousands of years old, yet holds great promise for the future as our population ages and the cost of traditional health care spirals upward. Magnetic therapy will become important for r… |
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Bracelet Buddy $13.99 Are all your bacelets and watches sitting somewhere in the bottom of your jewelry box…because you don’t have time or patience to put them on?? The Bracelet Buddy lends a helping hand to anyone who has difficulty putting on a bracelet with a clasp. The clip at the end of the Bracelet Buddy secures one end of your bracelet, allowing your free hand to wrap the bracelet around your wrist and easily … |
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Witty Spring Freshwater White Pearl Bangle/Bracelet (Thailand) $33.99 Funky and fun addition to your outfit, this cuff features a spring design made of cotton wax rope and adorned with freshwater white pearls. This cuff was handcrafted in Thailand by artisan Tor. |