Bracelet

A bracelet is worn on your wrist.

People make them from metal, wood, or cloth. Some have small shapes called charms. These charms can show things you love.

Some bracelets are hard loops called bangles. In India, glass bangles make a pretty sound. They sound like wind chimes when you move.

You can even wear them on your ankle. They are fun to wear!

A bracelet is jewelry worn around the wrist.

People make them from many things. You can find them made of metal, wood, or cloth. Some use beads made of glass or crystal.

Some bracelets are hard loops. We call these bangles. In India, women often wear glass bangles. They make a lovely sound when they move. It sounds like wind chimes.

Bracelets can also hold charms. Charms are small shapes that hang from the band. They can show things you love or memories you keep.

Many cultures use bracelets for special reasons. In Bulgaria, people tie red and white strings to welcome spring. In Sikhism, an iron bracelet is very important. In Latin America, some wear Azabache bracelets. These are gold with a black or red charm. People wear them to stay safe from the evil eye.

There are also tennis bracelets. These are made of many small parts that move easily. They got their name from a tennis player named Chris Evert.

A bracelet is a piece of jewelry worn around the wrist.

People wear them as beautiful ornaments or to show what they care about. Some bracelets hold tiny decorations called charms. These small shapes can represent hobbies, interests, or special memories. Other bracelets serve very practical jobs. For example, medical bracelets can hold important health information. Some people wear specific colors to show support for a cause. If a bracelet is a single, stiff loop, it is called a bangle.

There are many ways to make these items. You might find bracelets made of metal, leather, or cloth.

Some use beads made of wood, plastic, or crystal. Beaded bracelets use a string or elastic to hold the beads together. Link bracelets are made by connecting similar parts together. A penannular bracelet is an incomplete circle made from one piece of material. Some bracelets are even made of stretchy fabric called spandex. These often have bright, colorful designs printed on them.

Bracelets have a very long history. Egyptian bracelets date back as far as 5000 BCE. Ancient Egyptians used bone, stone, and wood to make them. One famous type is the scarab bracelet. The scarab represented rebirth and was linked to the god Khepri. In Siberia, archaeologists found a bracelet in a cave. This item was found near a bone fragment from a person called the Denisova hominin. That bracelet was dated to around 40,000 years ago.

Different cultures use bracelets in unique ways. In Bulgaria, people tie red and white strings to welcome spring.

In Greece, a similar tradition is called Martis. People wear red and white strings to protect their skin from the sun. In India, the type of glass bangles a woman wears can show if she is married.

In Sikhism, an iron bracelet is one of the five mandatory items. In Latin America, people wear Azabache bracelets to protect against the evil eye. These often have a small coral charm shaped like a fist.

Some bracelets are even named after famous moments. A tennis bracelet is made of many small, identical settings.

These settings often hold round diamonds. The name comes from a tennis player named Chris Evert. During the 1978 U.S. Open, her diamond bracelet fell onto the court. She said, "I dropped my tennis bracelet." Since then, people have used that name for this style.

Other bracelets, like silicone ones, became popular for charity and awareness campaigns.

A bracelet is a piece of jewelry worn around the wrist.

While many people wear them as beautiful ornaments, they serve many other purposes. Some bracelets hold charms, which are small pendants that represent interests or memories. Other bracelets carry essential medical or identity information. For example, allergy bracelets or hospital identification tags help caregivers. Some people wear specific colors to show support for causes, like breast cancer awareness or LGBTQ pride. If a bracelet is a single, stiff loop, it is called a bangle.

If it is worn around the ankle, it is called an anklet.

There are many ways to construct these items. Beaded bracelets use a string or elastic to hold beads made of wood, plastic, or crystal.

Link bracelets are made by connecting various similar components or jewelry findings. A penannular bracelet is an incomplete circle, often made from a single piece of flexible metal or plastic.

Some bracelets are made from elastic fabric called spandex. These are often printed with colorful, reversible designs. In the late 1980s, "slap bracelets" became a popular fad. These were flat, felt-covered metal strips that curved around the wrist when hit against it.

Bracelets have a very deep history. Egyptian jewelry dates back as far as 5000 BCE.

Early makers used materials like bone, stone, and wood. The scarab bracelet is a famous symbol from ancient Egypt. It represented rebirth and regeneration. This was linked to the god Khepri, who was believed to push the sun across the sky. In Siberia, archaeologists found a bracelet in the Denisova Cave.

This artifact was found near a bone from a Denisova hominin and was carbon dated to around 40,000 BP.

Many cultures use bracelets to express belief or tradition. In Bulgaria, people tie red and white strings to welcome spring. In Greece, the "Martis" tradition involves weaving red and white strings.

Greeks wear these until the end of summer to protect their skin from the sun. In India, the number and type of bangles a woman wears can denote her marital status. Glass bangles are common there. When worn in groups, they make a sound like wind chimes. In Sikhism, an iron bracelet is one of the five mandatory articles known as the Five Ks.

In Latin America, some wear Azabache bracelets for protection. These are gold bracelets with a black or red coral charm shaped like a fist. They are worn to protect against the "Mal de ojo," or evil eye. This is a belief that excessive admiration or envy from others can cause harm. People often have newborn babies wear these charms for safety. Other bracelets, like karma bracelets, are made of wood beads. Some manufacturers claim they bring good luck, though independent sources have not substantiated these claims.

Some bracelets are famous because of specific events. A tennis bracelet is a style made of many identical settings.

Each setting usually holds a gemstone, like a round diamond, in a claw setting. These links are often riveted or soldered to allow the bracelet to flex around the wrist. The name comes from tennis player Chris Evert. During the 1978 U.S. Open, her diamond bracelet fell onto the court. She famously said, "I dropped my tennis bracelet." Since then, the name has stuck.

Modern materials have also changed how bracelets are used. In 2003, the use of colored silicone rubber became popular through the Yellow Livestrong wristband. This success turned silicone bracelets into a low-cost tool for charity and awareness campaigns. These are often called rubber wristbands or gel wristbands. They are similar to how people use awareness ribbons. For specialized activities like sport climbing, bracelets may even be made of climbing cords to serve as gear.