Bracelets From Then To Now

racelet fame dates back to the Roman times and continues now.

Roman bracelets shared most of the design patterns of necklaces and earrings from that era. The popular ball earrings from that era were well matched with a ball style bracelet. Engraved bangles and snake bracelets were very popular during Roman times.

Bracelets made from twisted coil with lion head ends were common place, as were both part bracelets ending with a set of lion heads. The Heracles knot bracelet is known as a Roman age piece.

The Roman's were very inventive in the design of their jewelry. But they borrowed from Greek themes. Palmettos, fleeing dogs and acanthus leaves, all Greek origin, were often seen from the design of Roman jewelry.

Stones and glass were often utilized in Roman bracelets. . Gem stones have been commonly seen set in eyes. Open rings were trimmed to represent a row of ivy and entwined with pearls.

Many of the leaf and berry bracelets were greatly adorned with decorative glass. The wealthier girls could be seen sporting bracelets styled in bezel set emeralds.

During the Gerogiian times bracelets stayed popular. Paris jewelers were famous for their gold bracelets set with pearl edging. Following the 1820s cherry became the "in" fashion statement, therefore decorations and other jewelry were heavily set with coral.

During the Gerogiian time it was quite fashionable to wear many bracelets simultaneously, including broad ribbon gold mesh bracelets, and lace ribbon bracelets. Gem and Diamond bracelets were designed in geometric patterns. Gold was heavily used during this age.

The Victorian era brought changes to the fashions of women, such as jewelry styles. Earrings grew long and dangled, bracelets became inflexible and so were normally worn in pairs. The buckle bracelet became quite fashionable.

The jewelry of the Victorian age expressed belief, and bracelets were no exception. Bracelets would comprise lockets or charms with pictures or hair of a loved one, and engravings were ordinary

Early Victorian jewellery enjoyed some mystic with hidden meanings being popular. The acrostic bracelets in which the first letter of every gemstone spelled out 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 more saw changes to fashion and jewelry. Chameleons and serpents entwined themselves. The mysterious Egyptian scarab was discovered on bracelets and rings.

Other popular creatures comprised dragonflies, butterflies, bees, peacocks, swans, and even bats. This was a really figural period attached to character.
If jewelry didn't portray creatures it depicted blossom blossoms or flower buds.

From 1910 to 1939 women's styles saw sleeveless or short sleeve dresses seem. The result was flexible bracelets and bangles worn around the top arm. These arm bracelets were often adorned with diamonds 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 based on fine gemstones fastened with heavy clasps became very vogue.

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

By 1960 to 1970 bracelets became more elastic and were often set with stone. Bangles on the other hand became rigid and were often seen set with random diamond placements. Read 4 Ways to Make Beaded Bracelets

From 1970 to 1979 bracelets were elastic and frequently set with tiny baguettes. Delicate and dainty bracelets were vogue.

From the 1980s to today bracelet styles are mixed and varied. Bracelet styles are becoming more of an individual fashion statement than a fashion.

Gold has always remained popular as have gems, however sterling silver has become quite popular and famous for its flexibility and wearability at reasonable pricing. In the last few years we've also seen an increase in demand for ceramic bracelets.

Now a women's fashion statement is about her! What she likes, what she feels great in. So that your bracelet wardrobe is what ever you want. Put on a yummy gem set gold bracelet or an armful of clunky bracelets, which will be very vogue this year.