Women Bracelet
Bracelet
As we know, a bracelet is an article of jewelry which is worn around the wrist. Bracelets can be manufactured from leather, cloth, hemp, plastic or metal, and sometimes contain rocks, wood, and/or shells. The earliest known bracelets dated back to 2500 BC, it worn by the ancient Sumerians of Southern Mesopotamia. Bracelets, along with other jewelry like anklets, earrings, necklaces, and rings, were worn by the women to show off the wealth of their husbands. As such, they were a symbol of status, much like some jewelry is to this day.
Bracelets were enjoyed for many centuries after this time but emerged as highly coveted pieces of jewelry in Ancient Egypt in 2000 BC. During the Georgian times bracelets remained popular. Paris jewelers were known for their gold bracelets set with pearl edging. At early Victorian jewelry enjoyed some mystic with hidden meanings being popular. The acrostic bracelets where the first letter of each gemstone spelled a word of friendship were very popular. For example a bracelet set with Lapis, Opal, Vermeil [hessonite garnet] and Emerald would spell Love.
The history of bracelets spans ages, reaching up to the present time. They have been crafted from different materials, and have always been popular, bracelets have varied according to dress styles and, of course,dictated by fashion, not only for women but men also.
From 1910 to 1939 women’s fashions saw sleeveless or short sleeve dresses appear. The result was flexible bracelets and bangles worn on the upper arm. These arm bracelets were often adorned with gemstones or diamonds. From 1940 to 1949 US designers were greatly influenced by the designs from the French house of Van Cleef & Arpels. Bracelets with ribbon of hexagon lines centered on fine gemstones fastened with heavy clasps became very vogue.
From the 1980s to the present, bracelet fashions have been mixed and varied. Bracelet styles have become more of an individual fashion statement than a trend. Gold has always remained popular, as have gems, however sterling silver has become very popular and recognized for its versatility and wearability at affordable prices. In the last few years we’ve also seen an increase in demand for titanium bracelets. While, today a woman’s fashion statement is about her. What she likes, what she feels good in.