MYAUTOSURF.INFO

A Brief History Of Bracelets

Bracelet popularity dates back to the Roman times and continues today.
Roman bracelets shared many of the design patterns of necklaces and earrings from that era.  The ever popular ball earrings from that era were nicely matched with a ball style bracelet.

Engraved bangles and snake bracelets were very popular during Roman times.  Bracelets made of twisted coil with lion head ends were common place, as were the two part bracelets ending with a pair of lion heads.   

The Heracles knot bracelet is recognized as a Roman era piece.  The Roman’s were very creative in the designing of their jewelry.  However they still borrowed from Greek motifs.  Palmettos, fleeing dogs and acanthus leaves, all of Greek origin, were often seen in the designing of Roman jewelry.

Stones and glass were often used in Roman bracelets.  .  Gem stones were commonly found set in eyes.  Open bands were cut to represent a row of ivy and entwined with pearls.  Many of the leaf and berry bracelets were heavily adorned with decorative glass.  The wealthier women could be seen wearing bracelets layered in bezel set emeralds.  

During the Gerogiian times bracelets remained popular.  Paris jewelers were known for their gold bracelets set with pearl edging.  After the 1820s coral became the “in” fashion statement, so bracelets and other jewelry were heavily set with coral.  

During the Gerogiian time it was very fashionable to wear many bracelets at once, including wide ribbon gold mesh bracelets, and silk ribbon bracelets.  Gem and Diamond bracelets were designed in geometric patterns.  Gold was heavily used during this era.

The Victorian era brought changes to the fashions of women, including jewelry styles.  Earrings grew long and dangled, bracelets became rigid and were normally worn in pairs.  The buckle bracelet became very fashionable.  

The jewelry of the Victorian era expressed sentiment, and bracelets were no exception.  Bracelets would contain lockets or charms with pictures or hair of a loved one, and engravings were common

Early Victorian jewelry enjoyed some mystic with hidden meanings being popular.  The acrostic bracelets where the first letter of each gemstone spelled a word of friendship were very popular.  For example a bracelet set with Lapis, Opal, Vermeil [hessonite garnet] and Emerald would spell Love.

The Art Nouveau period once again saw changes to fashion and jewelry.  Chameleons and serpents entwined themselves around bracelets.  The mystical Egyptian scarab was found on bracelets and rings.  Other popular creatures included dragonflies, butterflies, bees, peacocks, swans, and even bats.  This was a very figural period attached to nature.
If jewelry did not depict creatures it depicted flower blossoms or flower buds.

From 1910 to 1939 women’s fashions saw sleeveless or short sleeve dresses appear.  The result was flexible bracelets and bangles worn on the upper arm.  These arm bracelets were often adorned with gemstones or diamonds.
From 1940 to 1949  US designers were greatly influenced by the designs from the French house of Van Cleef & Arpels.  Bracelets with ribbon of hexagon lines centered on fine gemstones fastened with heavy clasps became very vogue.

From 1950 to 1960 daytime saw simpler lines for not only gold bracelets but necklaces as well.  Gold mesh or twisted wire bracelets were very popular.

From 1960 to 1970 bracelets became more flexible and were often set with gems.  Bangles on the other hand became more rigid and were often seen set with random diamond placements.

From 1970 to 1979 bracelets were flexible and often set with tiny baguettes.  Delicate and dainty bracelets were vogue.

From the 1980s to now bracelet fashions have been mixed and varied.  Bracelet styles have become more of an individual fashion statement than a trend.  Gold has always remained popular as have gems, however sterling silver has become very popular and recognized for its versatility and wearability at affordable pricing.  In the last few years we’ve also seen an increase in demand for titanium bracelets.  
Today a women’s fashion statement is about her!  What she likes, what she feels good in.  So your bracelet wardrobe can be what ever you want.  Wear a dainty gem set gold bracelet or an armful of clunky bracelets, which is very vogue this season.  

Your fashion statement is about who you are, so feel free to be you!

About the Author

Information on menopause, spotting after menopause , menopause problems can be found at the Health And Nutrition Tips site.

Runescape One month Free Membership Subscribtion – Contest – Click For more information

Charming 3 rows 7-8mm black freshwater pearl &green opal pendant necklace U43028 $0.01

Charming 3 row white pearl green opal necklace pendant $0.10

Beautiful 3 row white cultured pearl pink opal necklace & pendant earring sets $0.99

3 rows 7-8mm white freshwater pearl green opal jewelry necklace earring set p525 $21.99

Fashion Jewelry 2 rows pearl pink opal jade agate necklace 79-25 $0.69

Elegant 3rows FW white pearl opal necklace earring set $29.99

wonderful 3 row pink pearl & blue opal necklace set $18.90

3 rows jewelry natural Yellow pearl &blue opal necklace and earring set p562 $21.95

3 rows 7-8mm white freshwater pearl pink opal jewelry necklace earring set p563 $21.95

3 rows 7-8mm white freshwater pearl blue opal jewelry necklace earring set p564 $21.95

Beautiful 3 Rows White genuine Pearl Beads & Blue Opal flower clasp Necklace $0.10

Beautiful Jewelry 2 Row pink pearl opal necklace earring Set $0.36

Fancy 3 Rows White genuine Pearl Beads & Blue Opal flower clasp Necklace s0106 $0.01

Stylish Set 2 Row Pearl beads opal & Black Onyx Necklace Earring $0.38

3row gray pearl reseda opal blue drip crystal necklace $24.00

Charming!3 Rows White Pearl Blue Opal Beads Necklace ★★413 $0.10

3ROW WHITE ROUND COIN PEARL NATURE OPAL DRIP NECKLACE $26.00

Beautiful 3 row white cultured pearl pink opal necklace & pendant earring sets $0.01

3row round/coin white freshwater pearl opal drip necklace $26.00

Exquisite jewelry 2 Row Cultured pearls Sky-Blue Opal Pendant Necklace p662 $12.59

Fashion 2 rows pearl opal jade necklace earring set 186-33 $0.99

Beautiful Jewelry Row White Pearl Tiger Eye Opal Pendant Necklace &4558 $0.48

Fashion freshwater pearl jade heart opal 2 rows necklace 75-32 $0.99

Charming 3 row white pearl green opal necklace pendant E704 $0.10

Charming 2 row White pearl opal red jade pendant necklace $0.99

Charming 3 row white pearl green opal necklace pendant $0.10

Beautiful 3 Row White genuine Pearl Beads & Blue Opal flower button Necklace p51 $22.99

3 Rows White Pearl Blue Opal Rose Flower Clasp Necklace $0.10

3 Rows White Pearl Pink Opal Rose Clasp Necklace $0.10

3Row White Pearl Sky-Blue Opal Pendant Necklace Earring $0.10

New!! Style Set Jewelry 2Row white opal and pink pearl necklace earring $0.22

2rows pearls green Opal Agate flowers necklace $37.00

Beautiful 3 Row White genuine Pearl Beads & Blue Opal flower button Necklace w48 $22.89

Charming 3 row white pearl green opal necklace pendant $23.99

5row white pearl nature jade Smoky Quartz opal necklace $20.00

2 rows white freshwater pearl green opal twist necklace $24.69

2row 18” green shell oval opal white freshwater pearl necklace $9.90

noblest 3 row natural pearl blue opal necklace pendant $29.00

3ROW BLACK PEARL RED OPAL PENDANT NECKLACE EARRING $25.99

3 rows Genuine white pearl Tigereye Opal necklace $28.88

set 3 rows white freshwater pearl opal necklace earring $26.99

set 3 rows white freshwater pearl opal necklace earring $26.99

3 Rows White Pearl Opal Pendant Necklace Earrings $32.88

3 Rows Pink Pearl Blue Opal Pendant Necklace $28.88

3row 22″ black baroque freshwater pearl necklace opal f $38.00

3row 22″ black baroque freshwater pearl necklace opal flower $35.00

5row 18″ white round faceted agate blue pearl turquoise opal NECKLACE $28.00

5 Rows Golden Yellow Keshi Keishi FW Pearl Necklace Opal $50.00

Charming 2 row white pearl & mixed stone necklace +red zircon butterfly pendant $21.83

3 rows white pearl yellow jade flower opal necklace $26.09

3row round/coin white fw pearl opal drip necklace $26.00

3row nature rice biwa white pearl opal crystal necklace $26.00

5 Row Lavender Biwa Freshwater Pearl Necklace Opal $32.00

3 Rows White Pearl Pink Opal Rose Clasp Necklace $16.86

Charming!3 Rows White Pearl Blue Opal Beads Necklace $19.99

3 Row Multicolor Pearl Opal Shell Flower Clasp Bracelet $14.88

3Row White Pearl Sky-Blue Opal Pendant Necklace Earring $18.86

3 Rows White Pearl Blue Opal Rose Flower Clasp Necklace $16.86

JL White Opal Pendant 3 Rows Wht Pearl Necklace Earring $18.99

Stunning 3 rows white pearl green opal pendant necklace $26.88

7-8MM Charming 3 row white shell pearl green opal necklace flower clasp w262 $21.99

5row 18″ white round faceted agate blue pearl turquoise opal NECKLACE $28.00

3 rows white pearl opal pendant necklace earrings $28.99

Two rows White Pearl opal red ruby pendant Necklace $9.86

3 rows pearl pink Opal flower clasp pendant necklace $26.88

Charm 3 row 6-7mm white pink black pearl &18GKP opal pendant wedding necklace $26.39

Charm 3 row 6-7mm white pink black pearl &18GKP opal pendant wedding necklace $26.39

Charm 3 row 6-7mm white pink black pearl &18GKP opal pendant wedding necklace $26.39

Charm 3 row 6-7mm white pink black pearl &18GKP opal pendant wedding necklace $26.39

2 Rows Real White Pearl Tigereye Opal Pendant Necklace $26.86

4 Row Jade Opal Pearl Flower Pendant Necklace Earrings $18.86

3Row White Pearl Sky-blue Opal Pendant Necklace Earring $28.86

2 Rows Blue Fire Opal White Pearl Silver Clasp Braelet $7.86

3 row 6-7mm white pink pearl & pink green blue opal pendant necklace earring set $30.03

3 row 6-7mm white pink pearl & pink green blue opal pendant necklace earring set $30.03

3 row 6-7mm white pink pearl & pink green blue opal pendant necklace earring set $30.03

3 row 6-7mm white pink pearl & pink green blue opal pendant necklace earring set $30.03

3row 18″ white PEARL pink crystal opal drip NECKLACE $22.00

Beautiful 3 Rows pink genuine Pearl Beads & white Opal flower button Necklace $21.99

7-8mm Charming 3 row white Freshwater pearl green opal necklace flower clasp 276 $22.99

3 Rows Real White Pearl Tigereye Opal necklace $22.86

3row Black Pearl Necklace EArring blue opal pendant $22.79

Charm 3 row 6-7mm black pearl +pink blue green opal pendant necklace earring set $30.03

Charm 3 row 6-7mm black pearl +pink blue green opal pendant necklace earring set $30.03

Charm 3 row 6-7mm black pearl +pink blue green opal pendant necklace earring set $30.03

7-8MM Charming 3 row pearl opal necklace flower clasp $23.99

3ROW 23MM WHITE BIWA FW PEARL DRIP OPAL NECKLACE $32.00

@~ 7-8mm White FW Pearl & Opal 3 Rows Necklace Earring $24.99

Two Row Pearl Choker $60 The two row pearl choker is a refined and feminine piece. Two rows of brilliant pearls lay a top on another, providing for a chic look. The pearls lead to a two thin silver bars, with a delicate clasp. The extender on the necklace features a small silver heart, creating a timeless and smooth look.

Triple Row Pearl Necklace $75 You’ll be looking for an excuse to dress up with this chic triple row pearl necklace. Three strands of chains with pearls hang with sophistication and are connected at the closing lobster clasp by a thin bejeweled rectangle. Sparkling balls with crystal pavé are at the center of this piece with one ball each at the top and bottom strands and two at the middle.Measurement: 16 inches, 2 inch extenderStones: Crystal, faux pearlMetal: Silver plate

Beach Cultured 3 Row Pearl & Crystal Bracelet $73.5 3 Row Cultured Freshwater Pearl & Crystal Bracelet 65 This beautiful cultured 3 row bracelet features components of Freshwater Pearls and Swarovski Crystals

7 Multiple-row 4-5mm Potato White FW Pearl Elastic Bracelet $44.95 7′ Multiple-row 4-5mm Potato White FW Pearl Elastic Bracelet.

Multi Row Swarovski Crystal & Freshwater Pearl Necklace N 8249 $59.5 Multi Row Swarovski Crystal & Freshwater Pearl Necklace

Carol For Eva Graham Designs 3 Row Pearl/Rhodium $18.39 Carol For Eva Graham Designs-3 Row Swg Pearl/Rhodium Necklace

Carol For Eva Graham Designs 3 Row Pearl Bracelet $13.59 Carol For Eva Graham Designs-3 Row Pearl Bracelet W/Rhinestone Stations

Hohner Erica Two-Row Accordion GC Pearl Red 886830228513 $1068.45 Hohner Erica Two-Row Accordion GC Pearl Red 886830228513

Three Row Gold Mother of Pearl Necklace $275 Odds are, you’ll thoroughly enjoy this three row gold mother of pearlnecklace. Three strands of mother of pearl chainwow with intricately designed gold colored pear shaped accents. Thedesign is finished near the clasp with a mother of pearl accent.

Spectrum Pearl Opal Stained Glass $6.65 This is a beautiful pearl coloring on an opal base with a very soft look. Serving as the base color for the entire Pearl Opal art glass family, this luminescent mixture of opal white and clear ties in perfectly with the rich, deep Pearl Opal palette. Use it sparingly to create subtle coordination the with other colors in the family. Use it liberally to allow more flamboyant colors to stand out in relief. Use it solo to create atmospheric skyscapes with the glint of an imminent sunset. Pearl opals have a soft, semi-granite texture on one side.

Front Row Pearl Necklace with Gemstone Detail- Twos Company $62.5 Front Row Pearl Necklace with Gemstone Detail- Twos Companyy Plastic Pearl/Brass/Acrylic Jewels 34″ Long

Spectrum Spring Pearl Opal Stained Glass $17.65 This is a beautiful mix of colors on a pearl opal base with a very soft look. Pearl opals have a soft, semi-granite texture on one side. Spring Pearl Opal is a mixture of clear, gold pink and emerald green.

Spectrum Meadowlark Pearl Opal Stained Glass $7.15 This is a beautiful mix of colors on a pearl opal base with a very soft look. Pearl opals have a soft, semi-granite texture on one side. Spectrum meadowlark pearl opal is a feathery combination of yellow, white, clear and amber.

5 Row Bracelet – Natural Freshwater Flat Coin Pearl Sterling Silver 4 Row Bracelet $42.88 [CZ-5 ROW BRACELET] 1 LB

Triple Row Genuine Button Pearl Stretchable Bracelet with Silver beads $24.99 Double Row Genuine Button Pearl Stretchable Bracelet with Silver beads 46 6mm White Button Shaped Pearls.

Double Row Genuine Button Pearl Stretchable Bracelet with Silver beads $9.99 Double Row Genuine Button Pearl Stretchable Bracelet with Silver beads 46 6mm White Button Shaped Pearls.

Double Row Genuine Multicolor Button Pearl Stretchable Bracelet with Silver beads $19.99 Double Row Genuine Multicolor Button Pearl Stretchable Bracelet with Silver beads 46 6mm White Button Shaped Pearls.

Carol For Eva Graham Designs 3 Row Pearl W/Center $13.59 Carol For Eva Graham Designs-3 Row Pearl W/Center Rhodium Crystal Bracelet

Carol For Eva Graham Designs 3 Row Pearl Rhodium $13.59 Carol For Eva Graham Designs-3 Row Pearl Rhodium Bracelet W/Crystal Stations

Spectrum Indigo Pink Pearl Opal Stained Glass $17.65 This is a beautiful mix of colors on a pearl opal base with a very soft look. Pearl opals have a soft, semi-granite texture on one side.

Spectrum Aqua Rose Pearl Opal Stained Glass $6.65 This is a beautiful mix of colors on a pearl opal base with a very soft look. Pearl opals have a soft, semi-granite texture on one side.

Spectrum Cobalt Rose Pearl Opal Stained Glass $6.65 This is a beautiful mix of colors on a pearl opal base with a very soft look. Pearl opals have a soft, semi-granite texture on one side.

Spectrum Sierra Red Pearl Opal Stained Glass $6.65 This is a beautiful mix of colors on a pearl opal base with a very soft look. Pearl opals have a soft, semi-granite texture on one side.

Spectrum Mimosa Pearl Opal Stained Glass $7.15 This is a beautiful mix of colors on a pearl opal base with a very soft look. Pearl opals have a soft, semi-granite texture on one side.

Spectrum Inferno Pearl Opal Stained Glass $7.15 This is a beautiful mix of colors on a pearl opal base with a very soft look. Pearl opals have a soft, semi-granite texture on one side.

Spectrum Thunderhead Pearl Opal Stained Glass $6.65 This is a beautiful mix of colors on a pearl opal base with a very soft look. Pearl opals have a soft, semi-granite texture on one side.

Spectrum Rain Forest Pearl Opal Stained Glass $6.65 This is a beautiful mix of colors on a pearl opal base with a very soft look. Pearl opals have a soft, semi-granite texture on one side.

Spectrum Congo – Pearl Opal Stained Glass $6.65 This is a beautiful mix of colors on a pearl opal base with a very soft look. Pearl opals have a soft, semi-granite texture on one side.

Spectrum Aqua Lime Pearl Opal Stained Glass $6.65 This is a beautiful mix of colors on a pearl opal base with a very soft look. Pearl opals have a soft, semi-granite texture on one side.