The bracelets are one of thehe most luxurious and oldest forms of jewelry. The Romans were the ones to bring to light the popularity of the bracelet. Then over the years such changes as width, design and what they are made of have changed.
One example of how the bracelet has changed is what they are made of. When the Romans were creating such items they were using rocks and glass to create their pieces of wrist art. They would carve the rock and embed it with gemstones. Then over the years gold was incorporated and coral became very fashionable. Fun Fact: during the early Victorian Age, the bracelets became a kind of hidden code. An example is the acrostic bracelet that would use the first letter of each gemstone to spell a word. An example of such is a bracelet set wtih Lapis, Opal, Vermeil and Emerald would spell LOVE.
During the Georgian times in Paris, jewelers were known for their gold bracelets set with pearl edging. Following the 1820s, coral became the in fashion statement and bracelets and other jewelry were adorned with coral. Another fashion trend involved the wearing of many bracelets at once, including wide ribbon gold mesh bracelets and silk ribbon bracelets. Diamond and gem bracelets were designed in geometric patterns, and gold was the primary metal used during this era.
The next time you recieve a bracelet take a look and remember someone spent time and their imagination on creating such a work of art. If is is a silver bracelet that shows true love.
