bracelets

Jewelry circling wrists

Bracelets are decorative bands worn around the wrist, made from materials ranging from precious metals and gemstones to leather, beads, or woven thread.

They serve as jewelry, fashion accessories, or symbols of friendship, identity, or commemoration.

Some bracelets have functional purposes, like medical alert bracelets that display health information.

In slang, bracelets sometimes refers to handcuffs: The cops slapped bracelets on him before he could run.

types

cuff

Sleeve or trouser terminus

chain · link · paracord · leather · silicone · rubber · ID · sports · watchband · slap

materials

gold

Element seventy-nine

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

brass · leather · beads · gemstones · diamonds · pearls · turquoise · jade · coral · amber

symbolic

friendship

Bond of mutual affection

remembrance · memorial · awareness · charity · cause · survivor · bonding · promise · loyalty · affinity

cultural

bangles

Rigid wrist ornaments

  • jadeCarved ornamental mineral
  • evil-eyeCurse-inflicting look
  • hamsaPalm-shaped protective amulet

mala · thread · mehndi · tribal · heirloom · ceremonial · amulet · talisman · folk · artisanal

fashion

stackable

Can be piled up

trendy · chic · minimalist · bohemian · vintage · accessorizing · coordinated · ensemble · styling · couture

gifting

birthday

Annual date of origin

memento · personalized · engraved · monogrammed · boxed · heartfelt · sentimental · token · souvenir · commemorative

Categories
Opposites
body placement of jewelry

braceletsnecklaces

Ornaments encircling the throat

rings · earrings · tiaras · crowns · chokers

freedom vs. restraint (slang)

braceletsfreedom

Absence of constraint

liberty · release · unshackled · free hands · liberation

Phrases
Family

bracelet, braceleted

Familiarity
Top 20,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G