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Bracelets are one of the favorite jewelries whose popularity is confined not only in India but also all over the world. Bracelet which is worn on the wrists is definitely one of the favorite jewelry items that you will find in the wardrobe of nearly every women.The word bracelet is derived from the Latin word brachille which means of the arm. The history of bracelet goes back to nearly 5000 B.C.. In Egypt these bracelets were quite common. During this time the Egyptians used bracelets mainly of bones, stones as well as woods. These bracelets had divine and spiritual association. Most common form of Egyptian bracelets were the scarab bracelets which was symbol of rebirth as well as regeneration. The scarab bracelets which find its place in the Egyptian mythology was tied with the bandages of the Egyptian mummies.
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Bracelets were also common in Latin America and they were regarded as a protection against evil. In Latin America these bracelets which were called Azabache were mainly made of gold and either black or red colored coral. These bracelets were tied on the arms of new born babies and also the adults with a belief that they were infested with magical powers and could drive away all the ill omens and evils.
Bulgarians also wear bracelets of red and white in order to satisfy Baba Marta in an occasion called Martenitsa which is usually held to seek blessings for advent of the spring season.
Bracelets and bangles have resemblance with each other as both are worn on the hands but bracelets are slight deviation from the traditional bangles in design.
Traditional bracelets are made of gold and silver. Pearl bracelets are also favorite of some women. Bracelets studded with different precious stones like rubies, sapphires and emerald have a unique look. Diamonds are the best friends of women and hence gold bracelets studded with a diamond or two are in use nowadays.
If your pocket permits then you can also look for the platinum bands studded with diamonds that will definitely give you an elegant and sophisticated look.
If you believe in the power of gemstones in driving away the evil charms then you can wear a bracelet having your lucky stone or zodiac stone. Bracelets are infact a very popular gift item for women of nearly all ages. They may be given as a token of love or also friendship.
Apart from gold, silver, diamond or other precious and semi precious stone studded bracelets, nowadays they are also made of plastic, piece of cloth or thread, rubber, wood, shells and rocks. The teenagers are fond of the trendy bracelets that they can wear with all types of outfits.
Tennis bands or sports bracelets are all recent forms of bracelets that have become quite popular in recent times. The sports bracelets that are generally made of silicon rubber was first launched by Nike. The bracelets that you can see on the hands of tennis players like Gabriela Sabatini and Serena Williams are called tennis bracelets. These slim diamond tennis bracelets have a symmetric pattern.
You will hardly find any women whose jewelry box is devoid of this beautiful jewelry. Bracelet that can be used not only as ornaments but also for various other purposes is one of the popular types of jewelry in India as well as abroad.
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