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Variety of Bracelets
Infinity
From cuffs to chains, this bracelet class utilizes the infinity symbol in the design. Some crafters incorporate one symbol while others link several of the horizontal figure eight to create a stunning accessory. Infinity bracelets represent hope, empowerment, and everlasting love or affection.
Delicate
Don’t confuse delicate bracelets with dainty tennis bracelets because they can be larger pieces. Delicate bracelets use thinner, finer materials to create larger pieces. Though the individual components may be wire-thin, the finished piece could be several inches long and wrap around your wrist with delicate clasp closure.
Leather
You can slap a clasp on a basic leather strap and wrap it around your wrist for a simple accessory. Or, get a little creative and add on studs or charms to dress it up a bit.
Chain
Chain bracelets come in various sizes, but all have clasp closures. They involve metal loops linked together to form a chain. Since they are usually made with some type of metal, they tend to be gold or silver in color.
Charm (keepsake)
Are basic chains with multiple charms attached. The charms can represent places, hobbies, careers, or even personality traits. They serve as a memory and showcase the wearer’s personal style and preferences.
Bangle
These bracelets skip the clasp because they are larger and loose enough to slide over your hand, plus have a rigid shape.
Braided/woven
Create a unique look by weaving strands together to form a bracelet. You can use almost anything from fabric to leather to pliable metals.
Link
Use clasp closures and feature pieces linked together like a chain. For example, the links may connect figures or stones set in casings. Some crafters use links to connect a selection of seemingly random pieces.
Slap Wraps
Slap Wraps was invented by Stuart Anders, a high-school shop teacher from Sun Prairie, Wis. In 1983, he was fiddling around with steel ribbons in his father's shop when he invented what would eventually become Slap Wraps.
Cuff
These pieces are rigid like bangles but don’t slide over your hand. Instead, cuffs wrap around your wrist because of an opening on the underside. Typically, crafters make cuffs out of metal, on occasion wood and plastic.
Beaded
Beaded bracelets add color, texture, and flare to any outfit. They can represent a cause, memory, or emotion, like love. Some crafters incorporate games, feathers, or charms to enhance the message or appeal of the beaded bracelet.
Multi-Layer/Multi-Strand
Stacking slimmer bracelets is a popular strategy, especially during warmer months. It creates an attractive, fun aesthetic that allows you to mix and match colors, textures, and materials to create a unique look. While it’s generally a summer trend, you can see the style emerging in more formal situations.
Slider
Overlapping strings can loosen to fit over your hand and then tighten to find a comfortable, secure fit around your wrist. You can find one for every style, from classy chic to boho.
Tennis
The tennis bracelet was known as an eternity bracelet until a fateful tennis match starring Chris Evert. The 18-time tennis champion frequently wore the accessory during matches as part of her signature style. During one fateful match, Evert’s bracelet flew across the court and created a memorable moment. The slender bracelet almost always features small diamonds but could house other gemstones if you prefer.
Pearl
Pearls are another timeless option, though many people associate them with necklaces more than bracelets. However, pearl bracelets remain a classic, elegant option, especially in combination with a fine metal clasp. White is the most common color, but you can find black, pink, and even coral pearls.
Hololiths
Hololiths are like wooden bracelets because crafters carve each one from a single piece of stone. Jade is the most common stone used for hololiths, but since it’s an extremely costly material, some people crafters opt for glass or plastic.
Wristwatch
When you need to tell the time but prefer something more stylish than a traditional watch, it’s time to combine the two accessories. Wristwatch bracelets feature a watch face set in a stylish bracelet for a unique aesthetic.
