Bracelet Guide
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The right bracelet can add class and sophistication to any ensemble, taking a smart look one step better. Whether subtle or extravagant, formal or casual, this versatile piece of jewelry can reflect your personal style with flair. Diamond Tennis Bracelet Bangle Bracelet
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Some of the most tasteful and appealing bracelets are those set with diamonds and other precious gemstones. These make a perfect gift for an engagement or other major life event, such as an anniversary or graduation. The most popular style is the diamond line bracelet, commonly known as a "tennis bracelet." The in-line diamond bracelet is so named for the 1987 incident in which women's tennis star Chris Evert stopped a game to collect the diamonds from her broken bracelet. This discreetly elegant accessory has been wornby tennis players – and their fans – ever since.
Bangle bracelets are meant to be slipped over the hand and onto the wrist. They are usually totally circular, though some styles are made in an incomplete circle that opens at the inner part of the wrist and can be slipped on sideways. A wide bangle bracelet can be worn alone to make a bold, dramatic statement, or you might opt to wear thin bangles of varying styles and colors to create an eclectic look. Multiple bangles add a fun, fluid accessory and create a soft chiming sound when worn together.
Pearl bracelets are timeless accessories and are available in a variety of sizes and colors, ranging from pure white to golden, brown, bronze, pink, or lustrous black. Classic pearl bracelets can be made from wild pearls or from farm-cultured pearls, or even from synthetic sources, although these lack the brilliance of natural pearls.