Stone bracelets

No gem is exactly the same because each has its own unique pattern and color combination. Any one of them is a work of art that looks fantastic when put together as part of a piece of jewelry. Whether a woman is drawn to the mystical sorcery of the "cat's eye" or conquered by the allure of emerald jewelry, she will be melted by their beauty and magnetism.

A bracelet made of precious or semi-precious stones is a good way to add natural charm to any of your outfits. Its cardinal difference from any jewelry is in the special feeling of the heaviness of natural stone on the wrist, in the inexpressible charm of its pattern and the play of light.

For centuries, gemstones have been a symbol of luxury, love, and social status. Revered throughout the world for their natural beauty, rarity and power, these stones are a chic accessory for both women and men.

Stone types are classified into precious and semi-precious depending on several factors.Only four types of stones are considered truly precious in the jewelry world. There are several main reasons for this:

1. They are very difficult to find;
2. They are of the highest quality;
3. They stand out for their brilliance, brightness and color.

These details explain why gemstones are more expensive than semi-precious ones. Here is a list of stones recognized as precious:

1. Diamond;
2. Ruby;
3. Sapphire;
4. Emerald.

For those who do not have the necessary budget to buy gemstones, gemstones are a great alternative. They also look chic, with rich hues and sparkling details. The term "gemstone" means a mineral that has a lower commercial value than a gemstone. It was officially adopted in 1858.

The most complete lists give about 150 varieties of gems. Here are some of the most popular semi-precious stones:

1. Amethyst;
2. Blue topaz;
3. Aquamarine;
4. Tourmaline;
5. Tanzinite;
6. Pomegranate;
7. Onyx;
8. Topaz;
9. Moonstone.

In addition to aesthetic qualities, magical properties are also attributed to jewelry made from natural stones. People around the world have been using stones for thousands of years to protect themselves from various dangers that may be hindering their continued pursuit of health, prosperity and enlightenment. In this regard, modern man is almost no different from his ancestors.

The metaphysical features of stones continue to delight and intrigue the minds of both scientists and ordinary people, therefore, in order not to make mistakes when choosing jewelry, many are guided not only by the external brilliance and beauty of minerals, but also take into account the astrological properties of stones and their compatibility.

There are many options for women's jewelry in the form of a bracelet with natural stones. Pearl products can undoubtedly be called classic, but amethyst, carnelian, aquamarine and other gems are also very relevant. Separately, bracelets with diamonds and other precious stones can be singled out, since they usually turn out to be much more expensive and their shape is more stable and conservative.

There are several types of bracelets:

1. Wrist bracelet. It can be one-piece or split, this type includes the “kada” bracelet;
2. Charm bracelet with pendants, which may consist of stones or precious metals;
3. chain bracelet consists of chain links mixed with stones;
4. From beads - handmade jewelryin which the beads are attached to an elastic band or cord;
5. Leather, with stones made of thin strips of leather, stones and pendants;
6. Bracelets in folklore style, including "Shambhala";
7. Gemstone bracelets. Basically, these are light and flexible bracelets, consisting of stones set in precious metals and having clasps;
8. Multi-bracelets - several threads are hooked to a single clasp, there may be semi-precious stones or beads on the thread.

Emeralds are gemstones that stand out for their rich green hues. They have been used to make jewelry for thousands of years.

Emeralds, according to legend, give their owner good eyesight, help with headaches, and can calm fears and irritation.

Emeralds are used to make bracelets by the most famous world brands. Cartier offers famous bracelets - half hoops "Panthere de Cartier", made of white and yellow gold with onyx, diamonds and emeralds.

They decorate their bracelets with emeralds and such brands as, for example, Chopard, Bvlgari, Buccellati.

Most often, bracelets made of this stone are made in gold or platinum, since it is the white color that perfectly sets off the play of juicy and bright shades of emerald. As an addition, small and medium-sized diamonds are used, metal decor details imitating flowers and stems, in some cases the flowers are made directly from emerald.

Sapphire can be found in almost all colors, including pink, yellow, green, etc., but its rich and pure blue hue, referred to as "royal", is especially popular.

Bracelets with sapphires are made both from all types of gold and from sterling silver. They are presented in the collections of all famous jewelry brands, have different shapes and are most often very expensive.

In addition to classic woven bracelets with blue sapphire inserts surrounded by small diamonds, there are two-tiered sapphire jewelry made in the form of detachable rings, snake-shaped bracelets with sapphire inserts, fantasy models in the form of firebird feathers and jewelry made in the form of weaving Venetian gratings. A very interesting option is the combination of blue, blue, pink and yellow sapphire in one bracelet.

Another colorful and popular semi-precious stone is topaz.

Pure topaz is a colorless mineral.However, it occurs in many colors, including red, yellow, light gray, or reddish orange.

Topaz is able to enhance individual traits and helps the owners in their pursuit of love.

The pale shade of topaz goes well with all types of gold and silver, it is from them that bracelets with topaz inserts are made. Cubic zirconia usually helps to shade the color of blue topaz. Sometimes topazes of different colors are combined in one product, which gives such a bracelet a very spectacular look. The base on which the stones are attached can be made in the form of a rigid hoop, kada, or in the form of chains of various weaving.

Moonstone stands out among many other precious stones due to its resemblance to the beautiful patroness - the Moon. The mystical meaning of the moonstone is the power of seduction, emotional support, protection from energy vampires and the patronage of fate.

This gorgeous stone comes in varieties such as cat's eye, star and rainbow moonstone. He does not like bright sunlight and can be easily scratched, so a bracelet with this stone should be worn with particular care.

A moonstone bracelet can be a simple set of beads strung on a fishing line, but can be made of silver, decorated with pendants and inserts of other minerals that match or contrast, for example, with black agate or pink river pearls.

Rubies have always stood out among gemstones due to their deep red hue.Rubies can vary in color from light pink to darker wine red. The richer the red hue, the more valuable the ruby. Purple and orange, as well as pink, are complementary shades that are quite rare.

Rubies can be very diverse in quality and cost; chic and expensive gold bracelets are made from stones of the highest quality, usually complemented by diamonds. These can be openwork jewelry with a scattering of small stones or “paths” of tightly fitting crystals made using the “pavé” technique. Rubies are often adorned with bracelets made of gold and encrusted with diamonds as an additional decoration.

Jasper stands out among others with its intricate ornamentation and lush matte shades. One of the distinguishing features of jasper is that it is presented in a variety of colors and often unpredictably varied in pattern. It happens both variegated and monophonic. Jasper is an opaque mineral, especially beautiful in red and grey-green hues, but can even be purple or black.

Jasper bracelets are usually assembled using various shades of jasper, alternating with metal inlays such as copper, brass or bronze. Often pendants are attached to them, for example, in the form of signs of the Zodiac. Interesting combinations of jasper with transparent prehnite, turquoise, carnelian. This mineral is also used for Shamballa bracelets.

In jewelry, pure black onyx is usually used, which is rare and classified as a semi-precious stone. This is a magically powerful crystal, the power of which is especially revered in the Muslim tradition. It symbolizes the confidence, discipline and strength of the person who wears it.

Onyx bracelets are often made using precious metals. Interesting combinations of large stones with sterling silver inserts, with various blackened pendants or "chaotically" assembled wide bracelets on an elastic thread. Onyx beads beautifully set off all the colors of gold, so bracelets made in this combination are especially elegant. Sometimes onyx is used to emphasize the solo stone in a bracelet, such as a diamond.

For jewelry, red coral is usually used as the most valuable and attractive.. Usually it has a uniform color, blotches are very rare. It has significant fragility, this should be taken into account when wearing a coral bracelet.

For the manufacture of bracelets, combinations of coral with black and white agate, moonstone, cacholong and rock crystal are used.. Silver, bronze or jewelry alloy is used as a metal. In most cases, amulets in ethnic style, decorated with pendants, are made of coral. The stone may have an elongated "grain-like" shape, but beads are also found. The combination of red coral and turquoise looks unusual and very bright, complemented by bronze “hats” on beads and the same lock.

Semi-precious opal is truly unique because each stone is adorned with a one-of-a-kind enchanting combination of colors created by mother nature, and this distinguishes opal from any other mineral on Earth. Some of the most popular types of opal are “fire opal”, the mysterious blue “boulder”, chocolate opal, black or “moss” opal, which has a milky white color, looks gorgeous.

The peculiarity of opals is that they need contact with human skin or a high-humidity environment for long-term preservation of brilliance and radiance. This mineral does not like dry air, so jewelry made from this mineral should be worn as often as possible, but the open scorching sun should be avoided, otherwise the bracelet will fade.

For bracelets, opals are used, cut in the form of beads, often of various sizes, which are then collected, stringing one on top of the other according to the degree of reduction. Also, bracelets made of beautiful shining opals are made in the pavé jewelry technique, using silver or gold. Openwork pendants - hearts or butterflies - are often used as key rings on opal bracelets.

Aquamarine has the color and transparency of greenish sea water, it is almost completely devoid of imperfections and evenly colored.. It has the disadvantage that it can fade with prolonged exposure to the sun. Most often, aquamarine has a pale blue, green or dark blue-green color.

The type of bracelet made of aquamarine largely depends on the quality of the mineral - the less turbidity the stone has, the brighter and more spectacular it looks. The quality of the cut is also of great importance. Shamballa bracelets are often made from this mineral, using silver pendants and inserts. The beauty of aquamarine is interestingly shaded by combinations with rose quartz, rock crystal, citrine or beryl. Sterling silver is mainly used as the metal for making bracelets with aquamarine.

The varieties of rock crystal include:

1. Amethysthaving a mysterious purple glow;
2. Citrine, a yellowish-orange semi-precious stone;
3. Rauchtopaz can be found in various shades, from smoky to brown;
4. Morion, having an almost black color;
5. Quartz, called "hair of Venus" for the presence of golden blotches, similar to threads.

Rock crystal has a high density on the Moss scale (7 points), but at the same time it has significant fragility, which means that products made from this mineral must be handled with care.

Amethyst is considered a love stone, a bracelet made of this most beautiful mineral can be made in a precious silver frame and equipped with an elegant clasp.

Rauchtopaz, which is credited with powerful magical properties, is usually cut in the form of beads and assembled into modest bracelets without additions.

Many jewelry workshops and single craftsmen offer bracelets made of precious and semi-precious stones.

Products made of precious stones and metals should be purchased in stores that have a good reputation and represent the products of well-known jewelry factories. In this case, you can be sure that the seller will be able to provide a certificate of authenticity for diamonds, and gold will correspond to the specified standard.

Charm bracelets made of semi-precious stones made by various companies in India, Pakistan, Asian countries can be bought on various Internet sites. At the same time, one must understand that the so-called “factory stamping” is being purchased, although it is made from the material specified by the manufacturer.

The most interesting thing is to purchase a piece of jewelry made by a master jeweler manually from beads and metals selected with taste. In this case, you can choose a product "with character", charm and personality. Particularly trustworthy are personalized works, for example, presented by the masters of the jewelry association “Creative Workshops Victor and I” and sold under the Jevitom brand. There are many offers of handmade bracelets at the well-known "Masters Fair".

You can also assemble a bracelet from natural stones yourself. For this you need:

1. Beads (white agate, about 30 pieces);
2. Silicone thread with a diameter of 1 mm. (1.5 m.);
3. Bead caps;
4. Connecting metal beads (about 25 pieces);
5. Bales, 2 pcs.;
6. Rings for connection;
7. Pendants, 2 pcs.

Process step by step:

1. The thread is inserted into the needle, the ends are tied.
2. Putting on a needle beads, alternating stone with metal, with bales for pendants and beads with hats. The arrangement of elements entirely depends on the imagination of the manufacturer.
3. Periodically costs try on the size of the wrist.
4. The hardest knot to tie, it can be marine or surgical. When tying, you need to pull the fishing line a little so that it does not stretch when worn.
5. The ends of the thread are cut, leaving about 2 mm, which are hidden in the bead.

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Traditionally, a girl wears a watch on her left hand, and she can decorate her right hand with a bracelet. There are no clear recommendations on this matter, however, in favor of the right hand for wearing a bracelet, the fact that in this case a well-chosen handbag or clutch can make up a single ensemble with an ornament on the wrist speaks in favor of the right hand. This is especially advantageous in the case of expensive bracelets, which can thus be demonstrated using the presence of a handbag.

In the event that a brooch is pinned to the clothes, the bracelet should be on the opposite side. This rule also applies to rings with a large stone. When the outfit exposes one of the hands, it is she who should be decorated with a bracelet.

Ethnic-style bracelets can be worn on both wrists, they will well emphasize folk or hippie clothes.