Arm Bracelet
A Brief History Of Bracelets
Bracelet popularity dates back to the Roman times and continues today.
Roman bracelets shared many of the design patterns of necklaces and earrings from that era. The ever popular ball earrings from that era were nicely matched with a ball style bracelet.
Engraved bangles and snake bracelets were very popular during Roman times. Bracelets made of twisted coil with lion head ends were common place, as were the two part bracelets ending with a pair of lion heads.
The Heracles knot bracelet is recognized as a Roman era piece. The Roman’s were very creative in the designing of their jewelry. However they still borrowed from Greek motifs. Palmettos, fleeing dogs and acanthus leaves, all of Greek origin, were often seen in the designing of Roman jewelry.
Stones and glass were often used in Roman bracelets. . Gem stones were commonly found set in eyes. Open bands were cut to represent a row of ivy and entwined with pearls. Many of the leaf and berry bracelets were heavily adorned with decorative glass. The wealthier women could be seen wearing bracelets layered in bezel set emeralds.
During the Gerogiian times bracelets remained popular. Paris jewelers were known for their gold bracelets set with pearl edging. After the 1820s coral became the “in” fashion statement, so bracelets and other jewelry were heavily set with coral.
During the Gerogiian time it was very fashionable to wear many bracelets at once, including wide ribbon gold mesh bracelets, and silk ribbon bracelets. Gem and Diamond bracelets were designed in geometric patterns. Gold was heavily used during this era.
The Victorian era brought changes to the fashions of women, including jewelry styles. Earrings grew long and dangled, bracelets became rigid and were normally worn in pairs. The buckle bracelet became very fashionable.
The jewelry of the Victorian era expressed sentiment, and bracelets were no exception. Bracelets would contain lockets or charms with pictures or hair of a loved one, and engravings were common
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 Art Nouveau period once again saw changes to fashion and jewelry. Chameleons and serpents entwined themselves around bracelets. The mystical Egyptian scarab was found on bracelets and rings. Other popular creatures included dragonflies, butterflies, bees, peacocks, swans, and even bats. This was a very figural period attached to nature.
If jewelry did not depict creatures it depicted flower blossoms or flower buds.
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 1950 to 1960 daytime saw simpler lines for not only gold bracelets but necklaces as well. Gold mesh or twisted wire bracelets were very popular.
From 1960 to 1970 bracelets became more flexible and were often set with gems. Bangles on the other hand became more rigid and were often seen set with random diamond placements.
From 1970 to 1979 bracelets were flexible and often set with tiny baguettes. Delicate and dainty bracelets were vogue.
From the 1980s to now 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 pricing. In the last few years we’ve also seen an increase in demand for titanium bracelets.
Today a women’s fashion statement is about her! What she likes, what she feels good in. So your bracelet wardrobe can be what ever you want. Wear a dainty gem set gold bracelet or an armful of clunky bracelets, which is very vogue this season.
Your fashion statement is about who you are, so feel free to be you!
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NEW SILVER CRYSTAL GLASS BEAD COILED ARM CUFF BRACELET $15.79 |
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FLEXIBLE SNAKE ARM BAND BRACELET $24.99 |
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Vintage Faux Pearl/Enamel Coat-of-Arms Bracelet $4.24 |
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Gorgeous SeXy sterling 925 cobra snake arm bracelet ~ Cleopatra! $18.95 |
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NEW! EGYPTIAN STYLE COILED TURQUOISE BRACELET 14K WHITE GOLD GE ARM OR WRIST $19.99 |
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Bracelet $5.99 Bracelet |
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Link Chain Bracelet $50 Wrap your arm in a delightful cluster of style with this link chain bracelet. The bracelet features a bevy of gold plated chains that are linked together with double strands. |
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Cluster Rope Bracelet $40 Drape this cluster rope bracelet on your arm for the perfect masterpiece. The thick bracelet is a great statement piece full of wonderful clusters of grey pearls and clear crystals. The rope bracelet has a toggle closure. |
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Satara Bracelet in Clear $88 Wrap your arm in this magnificent satara bracelet in clear. The brass bracelet has twisted gold trim and knotted accents. The bracelet features three sets of clear crystal rhinestones that add allure to this piece. |
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Gold Coil Bracelet $150 Gold coil bracelet is magnificent. Yellow gold plated beads cover the entire surface of this fabulous bracelet. The bracelet wraps around your wrist in a magnificent coil as it works its way slightly up your arm. Bracelet fits most wrists. |
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Gold Plated Gabor Bracelet $73 Caress your arm in this great representation of style and class with this gold-plated Gabor bracelet. The gold plated bracelet is thick and chunky, which makes it a perfect statement piece. A bevy of chains are connected to beautiful colorful stones. Get this piece in gold fire polish, blue fire polish or violet fire polish. |
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Grecian Arm Cuff Costume Accessory $6.97 Features a gold Grecian style bracelet. |
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Red Braided Bracelet $55 How gorgeous is this vibrant red braided bracelet? The threaded vintage ribbons in various shades of red will truly stand out on your arm. The ravishing red ribbons have gold plated, prong set rhinestone crystals intertwined. |
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friendship single wrap black leather bracelet $26 When designing the art on your arm (your bracelet mix!) neutrals are a must. This simple leather bracelet is fabulous layered with silver and gold, wild colors, sparkles, or whatever bracelet styles you’re piling on that day. |
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Arm $78.97 Arm |
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Braided Silk Cord Bracelet in Green and Gold $115 Let this braided silk cord bracelet in green and gold caress your arm. The bracelet is coupled with green and gold cords and a gold vermeil chain throughout. At the end of the bracelet, a small open clover charms juts out. The bracelet is sold with or without the charm. |
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Sandalwood Beaded Bracelet Set $185 The sandalwood beaded bracelet set adds a touch of shimmer with Swarovski crystals spacers twinkling against the naturally hued sandalwood beads. These eight stretchy bracelets are a blast to style, pile them all on at once, wear four on each arm, or share a few with your friends. |
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Enamel and Charm Bracelet in Coral $34.5 In what must be the luckiest accessory in the world, you wonât want to miss out on a chance to show off this enamel and charm bracelet in coral. Highlighting seven charms like the Hamsa, Jewish star, heart and other items, this 18k gold plated bracelet accentuates your arm with cool dashes of coral color all around. |
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Spartan Queen Coin Bracelet $9.95 Decorate your arm in the fashion of a Warrior Queen! If you hope to bring home some of that Spartan sparkle for your Halloween costume, then consider the Spartan Queen Coin Bracelet! Our Spartan Queen Coin Bracelet comes with a golden upper-arm cuff that will fit most delicate arms to a tee! The cuff is flanked with hanging gold coins to give your look some ancient mystique and charm! So while you’re standing by your man, ready to fight and to reason for him, you’ll need to look your best! Purchase this amazing piece today! |
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Vanessa Mooney Oona Tie Bracelet in Red $23.1 Add some flare to wrist with the Vanessa Mooney Oona Tie Bracelet. A fun and easy to wear bracelet accented by brass, you’ll want to wear it everyday as part of your arm party. Wear alone or stack ‘em up! |
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Vanessa Mooney Oona Tie Bracelet in Black $23.1 Add some flare to wrist with the Vanessa Mooney Oona Tie Bracelet. A fun and easy to wear bracelet accented by brass, you’ll want to wear it everyday as part of your arm party. Wear alone or stack ‘em up! |
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Vanessa Mooney Oona Tie Bracelet in Pink $23.1 Add some flare to wrist with the Vanessa Mooney Oona Tie Bracelet. A fun and easy to wear bracelet accented by brass, you’ll want to wear it everyday as part of your arm party. Wear alone or stack ‘em up! |
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Lotta Stensson Soft Thread Bracelet in Fuschia $7.7 Arm Candy. The Lotta Stennson Soft Thread Bracelet is the perfect finishing piece to any look. Add a pop of color to your look by adding these bracelets to your arm party. The bracelet is soft and capable of bending, making it the most functional bangle you’ve ever owned. |
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Lotta Stensson Large Soft Thread Bracelet in Black $14.7 Arm Candy. The Lotta Stennson Soft Thread Bracelet is the perfect finishing piece to any look. Add a pop of color to your look by adding these bracelets to your arm party. The bracelet is soft and capable of bending, making it the most functional bangle you’ve ever owned. |
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Lotta Stensson Soft Thread Bracelet in Cobalt $7.7 Arm Candy. The Lotta Stennson Soft Thread Bracelet is the perfect finishing piece to any look. Add a pop of color to your look by adding these bracelets to your arm party. The bracelet is soft and capable of bending, making it the most functional bangle you’ve ever owned. |
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Lotta Stensson Large Soft Thread Bracelet in Silver $14.7 Arm Candy. The Lotta Stennson Soft Thread Bracelet is the perfect finishing piece to any look. Add a pop of color to your look by adding these bracelets to your arm party. The bracelet is soft and capable of bending, making it the most functional bangle you’ve ever owned. |