Braceletes
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Bangles to cuffs, tennis or charm bracelets, mesh gold with vivid colored stones, the variety of statements available in bracelets is as unlimited as your imagination. You can stack bangles on top of one another for a liberated song of gold chiming on your wrist, create a gemstone album with moments of life's significant events added to a charm bracelet, or even surround your wrist with diamonds in the contemporary classic tennis bracelet.
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But remember, because of their placement, bracelets take more abuse than any other piece of jewelry. Therefore, it's always a good idea to check metal quality, craftsmanship, gemstone settings, clasps or hooks before you buy. Then, once every few months, take a couple minutes to check for damage, loose stones, scratched metal, etc. An ounce of prevention is worth its weight in gold.
Clasp
Bracelets have more versatility for closure than any other piece of jewelry. Fancy gemstones hiding safety latches, tongue in groove mechanisms disappearing in mesh, tiny hooks worked into serpentine wrap-around styles, dramatic cuffs enclose your wrist with strong hinges, or three-quarter cuffs slip around the thin part of your wrist and slide into place. With bracelets, you really can have it all. Always look for quality of craftsmanship, seamless soldering, and secure settings.
Buying tips
1. Consider your wardrobe. Business attire may not be best for charm bracelets, as a wide gold cuff may not work with a petite watch on the other wrist.
2. Narrow wrists look best with thin bracelets, while fuller wrists can support the dramatic statement of wider cuffs.
3. Different metals make individual statements. White gold and platinum with diamonds makes an unmistakable entrance of elegance. The softer hues of yellow gold create a warmer glow.
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