Add zest to the look and complete it, highlight the elegance of the wrist and the fragility of the ankle. All this can be done by a small detail of your image - a bracelet. They can be just an accessory, or they can become an amulet or healing jewelry, if you believe in it.
Back at the dawn of humanity, bracelets were invented. The ancestors of modern bracelets were woven from leather and tree bark, and later they used bones, stones and metal to make them. True, those bracelets differed from ours in purpose - they used to serve as a talisman, protect against the evil eye and were a symbol of military valor for men; they were worn without taking them off.
Of course, for most of us, this wrist decoration is no more than an accessory, which, moreover, we often change.
What types of bracelets are there?
People love these jewelry so much that we are constantly inventing new styles and shapes. There are already thousands of models of wrist jewelry, but they are divided into soft and hard, for the arm and for the leg.In turn, wrist bracelets are divided into models for the wrist and for the shoulder, the latter are common in the warm season, as well as jewelry for legs. There is another model, but it is not at the peak of popularity today - a slave bracelet. The slave is worn on the wrist and connected by a chain to a ring on the finger.
REFERENCE! The base for rigid bracelets is made of different materials - wood, stones, metal, plastic, silicone. Whereas for soft bases only metal or leather is suitable. Both can be decorated with the listed materials, as well as fur, pearls and enamel.
Hard
A rigid bracelet is a wrist decoration that holds its shape and covers all or ¾ of the wrist, shoulder or ankle. By type they are divided into:
- hinged - two halves connected by a hinge form a ring when closed;
- closed - made in the shape of a ring, its width is enough to thread your hand through without unfastening. If you wear it on your wrist, it will dangle, but it fits tightly on your shoulder;
- springy - a metal coil in the form of a snake or a cut ring made of elastic metal;
The outer side of smooth bracelets is engraved, polished, coated with metal or enamel. Some jewelry is decorated with stones, pearls or fur. According to the style, bangle models are distinguished - puffed or convex, staples - open, and cuffs - wide rings. There are smooth solid rings, and there are models made of intertwined metal strips.
Rigid models are more often found in summer looks; they are worn one at a time or several at once on a bare wrist or shoulder.
REFERENCE! In 2019, popular hard spring anklets are ankle bracelets.
Soft
Soft wrist jewelry does not hold its shape and is divided into 3 types:
- glider - decoration made of individual links - gliders, connected by hinges, springs or elastic bands. Gliders can be decorated with stones, pearls, enamel or blackened;
- wicker - metal woven using a special technology. Most often, woven bracelets are made of precious metals, but they are also found in costume jewelry;
- chain - several links or rings connected to each other.
REFERENCE! In 2019, any chain is trendy.
Soft bracelets are often represented in jewelry. They are comfortable to wear at any time of the year and in different situations. Wicker or glider jewelry will help create an elegant or delicate look. Wicker products look especially good in evening looks or at work.
Chain models are suitable for celebrations and for every day, depending on the style. They create elegant, businesslike, gentle and daring looks.
On hand, on foot
A bracelet can be used to decorate more than just your wrist or forearm. This season, ankle bracelets are returning to the fashion scene again. Fashionistas haven't missed out on shoulder jewelry either.
Shoulder jewelry is great for summer looks. Their style can be very different - chains, pearls, lace or thorns. Soft and hard models will find application in different looks. A shoulder decorated with a hard spring bracelet looks beautiful.
Wrist jewelry is worn on the wrist. They can show off separately, or maybe several at once - the main thing is that they are similar in style.
ADVICE! Chain shoulder decorations on thin arms look harmonious.
Anklets are worn around the ankle and are called anklets.
REFERENCE! The name of the questionnaires comes from the English word “anklet”, literally translated – “ankle bracelets” - “for the ankle”.
In 2019, designers suggest wearing thin chains with or without pendants, with pumps or sandals. You can also wear a hard vest, decorated with stones, engraving or beads. But this option is no longer suitable for combination with pumps.
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