Brass is an alloy of copper and zinc. It contains 85% copper and 15% zinc. These metals are essential minerals needed by our bodies for normal health. So, apart from being ornamental, brass bracelets are also a source of good health.

Brass bracelets are a time release source of Copper and the body benefits from this.

Both men and women wear bracelets. Bracelets can also be charms (they are famous in Italy), believed to bring good luck to the wearer.

The therapeutic benefits of copper and copper rich alloys have been recognized since pre-Roman times and the metal was worn in ornamental form by the ancient Egyptians, Romans and Greeks.

With the re-awakening of the New Age and alternative healing therapies, brass jewelry became popular. Tribes in India, Tibet and Nepal and Africa wear brass bracelets.

These brass bracelets are sometime Electroplated- the bracelet can be plated with a thin layer of another metal like gold.

Brass bracelets are also embossed-it can be embossed with writings or inscriptions.

Brass bracelets are Engraved- designs can be engraved on the bracelet. Brass bracelets are Etched-names or initials can be etched. Brass bracelets are enameled-it can be enameled with color.

The writing, inscriptions, engraving .can be religious, general or the brass bracelets can just be engraved with the wearer's initials. The brass bracelets are manufactures in many regions.

Moradabad is known the world over for its brass bracelets. Jewelry, among other brass items is made in abundance in the city of Moradabad.The city is located in Uttar Pradesh, India.