bracelet

Circlet for wrists

A bracelet is an ornamental band worn around the wrist.

Bracelets may be rigid (bangles) or flexible (chains, beads, links).

They serve as jewelry, fashion accessories, or markers of identity: friendship bracelets, medical alert bracelets, charm bracelets.

In slang, bracelets sometimes means handcuffs: The cop slapped the bracelets on him.

form

cuff

Sleeve or trouser terminus

  • bandGroup playing music together
  • hoopRigid circular frame
  • circletSmall ornamental head ring

torque · ring · loop · clasp · chain · link · rigid · flexible · hinged · adjustable

materials

gold

Element seventy-nine

  • silverLustrous white precious metal
  • platinumDense precious silvery metal
  • copperReddish-brown metallic element

bronze · leather · cord · silk · thread · beads · pearls · diamonds · gemstones · turquoise

symbolic

charm

Attractive personal quality

promise · memorial · awareness · cause · ribbon · evil-eye · hamsa · zodiac · birthstone · infinity

functional

fitness

Good physical shape

alert · ID · allergy · diabetic · wristband · festival · admission · hospital · silicone · sports

fashion

accessorize

Add decorative extras

  • styleDistinctive way of expression
  • trendyCurrently in vogue
  • chicTasteful, current flair

elegant · glamorous · statement · layered · minimalist · bohemian · vintage · designer · couture · ensemble

cultural

bangles

Rigid wrist ornaments

  • malaPrayer bead necklace
  • BuddhistFollower of Gautama's teachings
  • HinduFollower of ancient Indian religion

Sikh · wedding · ceremonial · tribal · ethnic · African · Native · Celtic · ankh · prayer

restraint

handcuffs

Locking wrist restraints

irons · cuffs · restraints · bondage · captivity · arrest · detainment

Categories
Opposites
body placement of jewelry

braceletnecklace

Neck-worn ornament

earring · ring · anklet · choker · pendant

function as restraint vs. adornment

bracelethandcuffs

Locking wrist restraints

shackles · manacles · fetters · restraints · chains

Phrases
Family

bracelets, braceleted

Familiarity
Top 10,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G