Bracelets are ornaments that are worn around the wrist by men and women. They come in various metals like gold, silver, platinum, copper. and also in other jewel making materials like shell, bone, leather . Apart from ornamental bracelets, there are also charm bracelets and medical alert bracelets.
In the late 1980s, "snap bracelets" - felt-covered metal bracelets that curved saround one's wrist when gently hit against it - were a popular fad.
Charm bracelets, as the word indicates, are believed to bring good luck to the wearer. Italy is famous for its charm bracelets. Italian charm bracelets come in various themes including flowers, animals, lasers, symbols, holidays, birthstones, religious, zodiac signs, schools.
The charm bracelet is associated with mystic values. Queen Victoria wore charm bracelets that started a fashion among the European noble classes.
Bracelets are also used for medical and identification purposes, such as allergy bracelets and hospital tags. Medical ID jewelry is worn by many people with diabetes, Addison's disease allergies to foods or medications, or other conditions affecting health care.
They enable medical professionals to know about these conditions when the person is unable to communicate. It provides a logo or inscription indicating a particular well known medical condition.
The success of colored silicone rubber sports bracelets has led to the use of these 'awareness' bracelets as low cost tools for information campaigns and charity projects.
The in-line thin diamond bracelet that features a symmetrical pattern of diamonds is called a tennis bracelet.Tennis bracelets are worn by various tennis stars like Serena Williams and Gabriela Sabatini.
Friendship bracelets are special bracelets given from one friend to another as a symbol of friendship, especially on friendship day. They are handmade and usually made out of embroidery floss or thread.
