Make a Statement with Beautiful Bracelets

For literally thousands of years, beautiful bracelets have made exciting outfits even more exotic. The term bracelet actually comes from the Greek word “brachile.” This means ‘of the arm.’

Bracelets have been worn from as far back as 5000 BCE. The Egyptians were some of the first people we know of today to wear bracelets. They would make them out of materials such as wood, stone, and even bones.

But the Egyptians weren’t the only culture to embrace bracelets hundreds and even thousands of years ago. This practice can be traced back to Greece, India, Latin America, Bulgaria, and beyond.

Bracelets Today

In our modern world bracelets are more popular than ever before. They are a great way to make your outfit look a little bit more exciting. Think about heading out on the town wearing simple old jeans and a plain tank top. But, add a fancy bracelet on your wrist and suddenly your bare, exposed arms have a little something extra on them. This helps to pull the whole outfit together.

While ancient bracelets were made of mostly natural and unaltered materials, today there are made from metals such as stainless steel, sterling silver, vermeil, gold, plated platinum, and other metals.

You can find these bracelets with a wide variety of gemstones in them as well. This can include diamond, pearl, topaz, jade, agate, turquoise, and exciting multi-gem bracelets.

No matter what outfit you put on or what occasion you are getting ready for, there is no reason you can’t find the perfect bracelet to match your look. Here are a few samples of beautiful bracelets that will really make a statement.

4.75" "My First Jade" Baby Bangle Bracelet

Some parents get a real kick out of dressing their babies up. But you have to be careful when buying jewelry for an infant. That last thing you want is for a gemstone to fall off and your child to swallow it!

That is why a one-piece jade bangle bracelet is perfect for a child. They are carved entirely from one 7.0-7.5mm piece of green, white, or charcoal jade. It is legend in some parts of the world that this prized stone will protect those who wear it from harm, and also will bring them good luck.

If you are looking for a cute and creative gift to bring to a friend’s baby shower, consider this gorgeous “My First Jade” Baby Bangle Bracelet.

Artisan Silver by Samuel B. Sterling Silver & Wood Cuff Bracelet

In the introduction we mentioned that ancient cultures would make bracelets out of natural materials such as wood and stone. And while most bracelets today are made out of metal and gemstones, you can still find pieces of jewelry that use classic materials.

This gorgeous cuff bracelet by Samuel B. Sterling beautifully combines aspects of the old and the new. It uses a solid piece of carved wood as its base, and also has stylish silver grommets placed throughout. This is an excellent choice for a nice, classy way to spruce up you ordinary, day to day outfits.

One of the best parts of this bracelet is it is so easy to just slip on and head out the door. It measures six and a half inches long by one and 9/16 inches wide by 5/16 inches tall. Make an ordinary outfit outstanding with the wood cuff bracelet by Samuel B. Sterling.

Provisor + Wisch 6.5" Black Tourmalinated Quartz & Multi-Gem "Cruz" Stretch Bracelet

When we think of “stretch bracelets” today, many of us just think of the bracelets of our youth. But today serious jewelry designers are still making wonderful pieces of stretch jewelry that are available at an incredible price. The best part is that they never sacrifice quality for affordability.

This multi-gem bracelet by Provisor + Wisch is a wonderful representation of the current rebirth in sensible jewelry making. The ball links in this piece are embraced with 18K yellow gold over top of sterling silver.

The gemstones on this bracelet come in a wide variety. It starts out with six rouch cut freeform black tourmalinated quartz piece. These each measure right about 20mm by 15mm. There is also a 16mm chrysoprase that has been dyed lemon in color. Rounding this piece off are also two pear-shaped 14mm black agates and a 12mm green fluorite.

These gemstones are all strung together with the aforementioned stretch bracelet. In toal the quartz itself ways about 153.90 carats, the fluorite weighs around 15.20 carats, the agate weights approximately 38.20 carats, and the chrysoprase is estimated at 27.50 carats.

With gorgeous bracelets like these, you never have an excuse to leave an old outfit looking boring. You can easily afford today classy bracelets that will make every outfit shine. Make a bold statement today with these beautiful bracelets.