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The seductive beauty of the Charm Bracelet
If it is made of leather or plastic, metal or beads, diamonds or gold, the bracelet has adorned the arms of civilization since the dawn of time. The bracelet of the term comes from the Latin word "brachile", meaning "arm."
Bracelets Around the World
Perhaps one of the bracelets more historically significant, the Scarab Bracelet is a recognized symbol of ancient Egypt. Scarabs representing rebirth and regeneration, were donned by the ancient Egyptians carved and placed inside the linen bandages of the Pharaohs, when they died.
In Latin America, Azabache bracelet is recognized as a symbol that also provides protection. A gold bracelet with a black or red coral charm in the form of a punch is believed to protect the user Mal de Ojo's, or evil eye, which is caused by excessive admiration. Newborns, especially, get a Azabache bracelet to wear to protect against the evil eye.
Bangles bracelets are traditionally worn by Indian and Pakistani women. Women use to designate their marriage. Gold bracelet and glass are especially popular with Indian women who use one or more on each arm. Bangles studded with semi precious stones, diamonds and pearls are considered the most expensive.
Bracelets: Fads and Fashion
The idea of a tennis bracelet can cause some confusion. What exactly does an elegant piece of jewelry have to do with the sport? In fact, the tennis bracelet bearing his name when Chris Evert, the former no. A woman tennis player, was playing a game at the U.S. Open. Suddenly, Evert stopped the game to check the diamond bracelet she always wore on the court, which was accidentally broken while playing. As Evert regained his bracelet, millions of spectators the game on television and watched the event unfold live. The incident sparked a new name for the bracelet, as well as a huge jewelry trend. Even today, as stars Tennis Serena Williams and Gabriela Sabatini their sport tennis bracelets.
Another sports star has helped to trigger yet another trend bracelet of his own. Lance Armstrong, winner of the Tour de France record holder, first wore the bracelet, silicone rubber, in 2004, which was called the yellow Livestrong wristband. Launched to raise funds for cancer research for the Lance Armstrong Foundation and developed by Nike, the Livestrong bracelet has raised millions of dollars and gained worldwide status.
Created embroidery thread, friendship bracelets is a version of macramé and enjoyed popularity for decades. According to tradition, the recipient of friendship bracelet should use it until the strings and wear the bracelet fall naturally. The sentiment behind the friendship bracelet is that it was made with love and hard work and should be used a way as to honor the efforts of his friend. Friendship bracelets patterns vary, but some of the more popular styles include Chevron border, broken ladder and candy distribution. Due to its versatility, friendship bracelets are worn by both sexes and are especially popular with tween girls and adolescents, as well as the hippies and the chief killed or fans of the band Grateful Dead. The friendship bracelet is also commonly used by surfers who prefer the styles thicker than the ravages of time.
Bead bracelets are among the oldest forms of human art, dating back to ancient Mesopotamia and Egypt. Pearl bracelets are also a common art form with the Southwestern jewelry American Indian, often designed with a predominance of turquoise. Bead making has been practiced throughout Europe and the Middle East for centuries. One of the most popular for making bead is from Venice, or more specifically the Island of Murano. Murano beads have been produced there since 1200 and include a variety of old methods, as the seed bead, beads of carnelian and Rosetta or white heart "beads. To achieve the brilliant colors of Murano famous accounts, the glass manufacturer must use extreme precision in the mixture of chemical compounds. Specific materials are needed to create brilliant Murano colored beads.
Charm bracelets originated centuries ago, as amulets or good luck charms to ward off evil or provide strength and health to the wearer. They were made of natural stones or rocks as quartz or pencil that was believed to have supernatural powers. Queen Victoria for young women at the time of World War II, bracelets were worn in honor or memory of loved ones. In the decade 1950, bracelets became a mark of the Society for the girls reach puberty. With the passing of a special event, the couple was presented with a new charm to add to your bracelet. The idea was to create a band more diverse and interesting with many different charms as possible.
The bracelet is no longer to be connected to girl just pursuits. For example, Danish charm bracelet-inspired jewelry has taken the industry by storm. These beautiful pieces of art are anchored by its modular design that allows spells to be stuck in any way for any preference or whim. Twisting slightly with wrist movement creates an attractive effect, especially as spectators charms admire Murano glass, silver, gold and semiprecious stones.
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