Bangles Jewelry - From Traditional Ornament To High Fashion Accessory

By Author: Sunil Punjabi
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Bangles are wrist ornaments found in South Asian countries, particularly in India. While bangles are now becoming a hot fashion accessory with universal demand, in India, they continue to be a part of a tradition set in place, as archeological discoveries suggest, during 6th century BC. bangles jewelry has recently been showcased at international fashion shows. The appearance of Hollywood celebrities like Sarah Jessica Parker, Vanessa Hudgens and Fergie in these accessories have served to only further whet the appetite for bangles in customers the world over.

Traditionally, bangles jewelry commands respect in social circles as it signifies that the person wearing them is married. From the desert state of Rajasthan, to the eastern state of Bengal and from the picturesque state of Kashmir to the coastal state of Kerala - women all over India continue to wear these bangles jewelry in compliance with their regional customs and traditions. Although bangles, by definition, do not have clasps or openings, the highly creative and fashionable bangles jewelry being designed now come equipped with this ...
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Innovation and creativity is also hard at work on creating waves by changing the very shape of bangles. Though traditionally circular, bangles jewelry these days come in various shapes and designs, to meet the growing demand for unique and fashion-forward wrist wear. Square bangles are fast gaining popularity. Found in many colors, these bangles come with rounded as well as un-rounded outer edges. Available in several materials, these bangles are also found with movable square loops. Bangles with the Zigzag pattern are also making waves in the fashion circuit. These bangles are found in the shape of a zigzag pattern, circling the wrist. Other styles also include two metal bands, crossed in a zigzag pattern to form a bangle, and bangles where the zigzag pattern appears just in the centre of a smooth, round bangle.

In addition to different shapes, bangles jewelry comes in different materials - such as, stone, gold, silver, platinum, plastic, glass, wood, etc. These bangles are further worked upon, leading to bangles with intricate designs and carvings, or hand-painted bangles in bright and vibrant colors. Bangles embedded with stones and gems are also a big hit with customers. These semi-precious and precious stones are embedded into the bangles in several designs and patterns, ranging from simple geometrical designs to intricate floral ones. If the current fashion trends are anything to go by, beaded bangles are the next big thing in the world of accessories. These bangles are available in different materials and come in a variety of colors, providing customers with a wider range to choose from. The beads used vary from plastic, wood, bone, horn, glass, shell and even metal.

While bangles are generally used as an adornment, new and special types of bangles being developed are found to double as a clip for hanging items, such as handbags. What makes bangles jewelry a favorite accessory even after all these years is the sheer variety available. Materials, shape, colors, designs and even prices, the wide range of available bangles makes it possible to pair this accessory with any outfit, to add that touch of elegance and class.

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