Popular Bracelet Types

Bracelet is a popular jewellery item for both men and women. It is an ornament for the arm, and the word bracelet is from the old French bracel, and it is derived from the Greek word Brachile, which means of the arm.

Bracelets have been used for ornament, identity and medical purposes, and they can be worn around the wrist or around the arm. It is more like an arm ring.

Jewellery bracelets have varieties of types and styles, and they are made of silver, gold, beads, or leather. Like rings, bracelets may be used to identify relationships, such as friendship bracelets or as an alternative for wedding rings.

Many bracelet types are available in jewellery, so what are the most popular ones?

Tennis bracelet

Tennis bracelets are white gold bracelets –sometimes platinum- with one or two rows of diamonds or gemstones. The name does not suggest that the bracelet is of precious gemstone, and one may think it is a simple bracelet of normal metal that can be worn while playing tennis. This type of bracelet got its name after a famous incident during a tennis match during the eighties. The famous American tennis player Christ Evert lost her designer bracelet during the game, and she requested to pause the match till she found her diamond bracelet. The diamond or gemstone bracelets are called tennis bracelets from that day on. A tennis bracelet is very popular among women due to its elegant look and stylish. Sometimes, a tennis bracelet is called an eternity bracelet.

Bangle Bracelets

Bangle Bracelets are rigid bracelets with a closed circular shape with no clasp. They have originated from the Indian subcontinent, and the word bangle comes from the Hindi word bungri, which means glass. They were initially made of metals such as wood, glass or plastic. In fact, bangles are not considered bracelets, but since they are worn around the wrist, they are included in the bracelet collection.

Right now, bangles are made of 18k gold, and they are popular and preferred by many women.

Chain Bracelets

Probably chain bracelets are the most versatile bracelet style. They can be worn on a special occasion or for a normal day out with friends. As the name suggests, chain bracelets or link bracelets are of different links that come together, forming one bracelet and closed by a clasp. Chain bracelets are usually of gold and silver.

Charm Bracelets

Charm bracelets are usually beaded or gold/silver chain bracelets with small jewellery items called charms hanging down from them. Sometimes the charms are symbols that have special meaning to the wearer. Sometimes, charm bracelets have gemstones dangling from them. For example, a birthstone charm bracelet is a favourite option for many women.