Women's gold bracelets
Gold jewelry never goes out of style. They are a kind of message to the outside world, indicating the wealth, status and taste of the owner. It is for this reason that a rare woman will deny herself the purchase of another golden “trinket”, if she has the opportunity to purchase it.
Peculiarities
Gold jewelry can be chosen both for an accomplished lady and for a very young girl, the main thing is to follow the basic rules when choosing:
- You should choose a thing based not only on the style of a certain outfit, but also with an eye on the future, because jewelry is expensive items, they are acquired for a long time, and often even inherited;
- It is always worth trying on as many jewelry you like as possible in order to understand what exactly will suit your face and most emphasize individuality;
- It is advisable to purchase jewelry made of precious metals, completing them together in single ensembles (earrings with a bracelet, ring or chain).
There is a fashion for jewelry made of precious stones and metals. For example, this season, romantic and vintage style jewelry is in trend.The national line is represented by gizmos made in oriental traditions. And for young ladies, items with inserts of multi-colored enamel, as well as motifs with butterflies and flowers are offered.
Quality and types of metal
When buying a gold item, be sure to pay attention to its sample, which shows the percentage of pure gold and alloying metals in the alloy.
On the territory of the Russian Federation, the metric system of samples is adopted, the highest is 999 samples (this means that this alloy is actually pure gold, having 1 part of impurities per 999 parts of gold).
In the world practice of jewelry, the carat system is used, in which a metal corresponding to 24 carats is considered pure.
However, pure gold is a very soft metal, so it is not usually used to make jewelry. To give strength, copper, nickel, palladium, platinum and other components are added to it. In this case, the sample can be reduced several times, but the beauty of the metal will remain at a high level. The ratio of carat and trial measures is as follows:
- 22 carats correspond to 917 standard;
- 18 carats - 750 samples;
- 14 carats - 585 assay;
- 10 carats - 417 sample;
- 9 carats - 375 assay;
- In some countries, for example, in Germany, there is an 8K marking corresponding to 333 samples.
It should be noted that eight-carat and nine-carat gold are no longer classified as precious metals, but are considered jewelry. Also, gold-plated jewelry will also be considered expensive jewelry, the gilding of which is nevertheless described in carats, for example, on the price tag of exquisite Oscar de la Renta jewelry, 14 carat gold is indicated.
There are three main colors of gold available on the market: yellow, white and rose.
Yellow - this is the natural color of gold, but it can have different shades depending on the amount and type of additives.
White gold is obtained by mixing yellow gold with white metal alloys, therefore, it can never be 24 carat. White gold has become popular not so long ago, this was due to its rhodium plating, which makes the color of the metal brighter and retains it for a long time.
Pink gold obtained by adding copper to pure metal. Standard rose gold is 18 carat, which means it has 75% pure gold and 25% copper, however, some brands, such as Tiffany, have their own proprietary composition of rose gold alloy, which cannot be found anywhere else.
Italian gold is distinguished by a special color, which is pure yellow, without the slightest reddish tinge. Another feature of the products of Italian jewelers is the subtlety of detail and numerous openwork elements.
In recent years, black gold products have been in demand, which are produced by adding impurities such as cobalt, sulfur and chromium to the alloy. The result is 18K 750 gold that has all the qualities of regular gold, but comes at a higher price due to the complexity of the manufacturing process.
Blown or hollow gold, which can be found in the windows of jewelry stores, is not a special grade or variety. This is a way to make bulk products, in which they weigh very little, because they are hollow. Such jewelry looks like cast and solid, but they have a more economical price tag and do not injure the skin when worn, like their more massive counterparts.
Medical gold, which is sometimes erroneously considered to be of high quality, is in fact not gold at all. This sample is an alloy based on brass, in some cases covered with gold.
Material combinations
Women's bracelet has recently taken an important place in jewelry art. These products are made of gold and are quite often complemented by spectacular details.
One of these details is genuine leather, usually black, which goes well with gold of all shades. A leather bracelet with gold can look romantic and feminine, have overlays in the form of flowers or hearts, or it can be minimalistically stylish and strict.
Classics of jewelry are women's bracelets with various stones: rubies, aquamarines, turquoise, amethysts or cubic zirconias. An insert made of amber or jasper looks impressive.
Often gold is combined with pearls and silver pendants, usually high quality sterling silver is used.
How to wear
You can wear gold bracelets on any hand. Some women like to wear them separately, but several bracelets can be combined with taste, especially with tribal-inspired accessories or hoop bracelets.
A bracelet with exquisite weaving and pattern is worn on the wrist or forearm, it is undesirable to combine it with anything other than rings.
A thin and flexible bracelet in the form of a spiral is able to decorate the shoulder of a young girl, it can have stone inserts, or it can be solid and flat, reminiscent of the decoration of a Greek goddess.
There is a fashion trend that the bracelet is worn on the leg. It has its origins in Indian culture.Such decorations are called "anklets", they can be made using precious stones and pendants.
fashion design
A gold bracelet can be of any configuration, design and cost, but all of them are designed to decorate an outfit and cheer up their owner.
You can buy a wide flat hoop bracelet, a round inflated jewelry, a thin elegant thing in the form of a snake, a thick cuff with inserts of gems or a gold amulet with a red thread - in any case, the purchased jewelry will be a reason for a joyful smile.
As a gift, consider models such as delicate chain bracelets with letters. These can be jewelry with the inscription "Mom", "Save and save" or simply with a plate engraved with tender words.
Chain
Chain bracelets can be called classic, they have existed for thousands of years and usually took the form of intersecting rings, differing only in their thickness and the quality of the material. Recently, however, many new weaving options have appeared, which have become possible due to the development of new jewelry techniques. Today you can buy, for example, a completely unusual twisted bracelet in the form of a double chain, which will fit almost any outfit.
Types of weaving
To date, in the windows of jewelry stores you can find the following types of weaving bracelets:
- "Bismarck" which has 8 different varieties, including weaving "Python" and "Cardinal", united by such a feature as an unusually dense weave of links;
- "Herringbone". Another name for this species is the "Petersburg chain", the pattern of which resembles spruce needles;
- «Rhombus", in which the links have a diamond shape;
- "Nonna", which looks like 2 chains nested one inside the other;
- "Figaro" consists of alternating three small rings and one large one (either 2 * 1 or 4 * 1);
- "Venice" it also has the name "Italian", this type is similar to "anchor", it is 2 chain links inserted perpendicular to one another;
- "Perlina" - type of weaving, in which a path of beads is obtained;
- "Kolchuga" - this is a light and openwork weaving of gold wire, outwardly similar to the interlacing of chain mail rings.
Slave
This season, an Indian-style slave bracelet is popular, which is equipped with a ring on a chain. The second, more beautiful name of this jewelry sounds like “Hathphool” and literally means “hand flowers”.
Such an ornament is a bracelet connected by chains with rings worn on the fingers. There can be up to five such rings, but most often it is one worn on the middle finger. This set is made of silver or gold, decorated with precious stones, enamel and pearls.
Pendant
A pendant or pendant for bracelets is also one of the most popular trends in jewelry fashion. It can be a pair of hearts, a padlock, a set of zodiac signs or a child figurine. There are large pendants with inserts of precious stones, but there are also small elegant pendants, for example, in the form of flowers or butterflies, studded with diamond chips.
Nominal
Name bracelets are usually a chain with a plate engraved with a specific name.
In the case of two names, these can be hoops, each of which carries a name plate, but they have a common clasp or are simply soldered together. Sometimes the letters are made in the form of casting and are beautifully located between the links of the weaving.
As an additional decoration, bracelets with a name often have a pearl pendant or a small romantic pendant.
original models
A fantasy bracelet made of gold can decorate an evening outfit, but some of them are also suitable for everyday wear. For example, a piece of jewelry that has the intriguing name "fox tail", which is a voluminous chain of complex zigzag weaving, can look spectacular at any party, but it will also go well with a simple hippie dress, as well as a bracelet made using the "rose" weaving technique. ”, in which each of its links looks like a small flower made of gold wire.
The “Nail” bracelet, a work of jewelers from the famous Cartier house, deserves special mention. This is truly a masterpiece of minimalism, resembling a real nail with its outlines, covering the wrist, but not soldered at the ends. It can be decorated with crumbs of small precious stones, have several turns and is made of gold of various shades.
A charming bracelet with an anchor, made in the form of a chain, sometimes completed with leather or a cord and having pendants in the form of an anchor, a dolphin or a steering wheel on the ring.
This rose gold beaded heart pendant bracelet has a simple design and is perfect for everyday wear.
Bracelets "boy and girl" will be the perfect gift for the birth of twins or simply decorate the hand of a young mother.
An infinity wrist jewelry is also worth buying as a gift with a special meaning, as is an elegant gold “flowers” bracelet, each segment of which is a cute delicate inflorescence.
Manufacturers
The list of jewelry companies known for their design developments and setting the tone for jewelry fashion is headed by such brands as Cartier, Rolex, Versace, Bvlgari and Tiffany.
The famous "Parthere De Cartier" bracelets have become the trademark of this brand, in addition to them Cartier offers bracelets "Trinity De Cartier", "Love", bracelets with diamonds and pink sapphires and charm bracelets.
Rolex produces snake bracelets and chains of various weaving, including such fantasy forms as leaves or inflorescences.
Versace in the 2017 season, vintage jewelry is back in fashion in the form of voluminous catchy bracelets made of combined gold with the signature image of the head of Medusa.
Most products Bvlgari can be recognized by the company logo. This season, the brand releases exclusive gold bracelets of different shades, made in the form of hoops or necklaces, studded with diamonds or having pendants with snowflakes, suns or flowers.
Sunlight is a supporter of the classics.
"Golden age", a Ukrainian jewelry factory, produces single copies of bracelets made to order.
Adamas produces a wide selection of gold bracelets of various types of weaving with diamond and sapphire inserts, garnets and cubic zirconias of various colors. There are models with the image of a firebird, with hearts that have amethyst inserts and pendants.
Sokolov offers a variety of bracelets in gold with pendants and various semi-precious stones and pearls that can be worn as everyday jewelry.
"Esthete" can please customers with openwork bracelets "Congo" with inserts of diamonds, decorative rubber with gold elements, rauch topaz, pear-shaped topaz and round cabochons.
Masters from Italy offer openwork and carefully crafted pieces of gold with a unique yellow hue. The Italian company Nomination has developed unusual modular bracelets, each of the fragments of which can be customized to your taste at home.
Salon network Valtera can offer both average jewelry and original, released in a single copy.
Self made
One of the trends of modern fashion is the exclusivity of the product, whether it is an evening dress, a fur coat or a gold bracelet. Particularly appreciated are the jewelry produced by famous fashion houses in small batches, but those made by master jewelers according to individual sketches in a single copy are also welcome.
In the workshop, you can order an ornament of a complex geometric shape or a romantic openwork thing, the choice depends only on the taste of the client and the talent of the master. Many customers prefer bracelets created from photographs of their favorite branded jewelry, the so-called "replicas".
The main requirement for such products is the presence of the stamp of the workshop in which they are made and the name (tag) on the product.
It is also mandatory to check the compliance of the specified sample in such a state institution as the Central State Inspectorate for Assay Control, only in this case the customer can be sure that he is purchasing a real gold jewelry.
How to choose
When buying a bracelet, be sure to know your size, which depends on the circumference of your wrist. You can measure it at home with a regular thread, but it is better to do it in a jewelry store. Ideally, the size of the bracelet should be 1.5 cm larger than the size of the wrist.A convenient option would be a bracelet that has a chain near the lock, which will allow you to adjust the length.
When buying, you should pay attention to the quality of the lock, make sure that the stones are firmly fixed, and the links are soldered securely. If heavy products are purchased, then it is better if they are with a “pearl” clasp, which has a screw lock that closes with a thread.
Be sure to check the name of the product, which indicates the sample, the quality of the stones, the name of the manufacturer, and also ask what kind of warranty period is provided for the jewelry.
Tips for storage and care
Most often, a gold bracelet is a chain that can break if handled carelessly, so a special case or box is provided for its storage, eliminating twisting and stretching.
Bracelets "congo", "kada" and thin hoops can be stored by strung on suitable soft rollers.
About once every six months, jewelry needs to be cleaned; for this, you can purchase a special solution in jewelry stores.
What to wear
An evening out is hard to imagine without gold jewelry, among which bracelets take pride of place. In this case, you should add earrings, a necklace or a pendant on a chain to the jewelry on your wrist.
This season, it is recommended to wear gold bracelets in everyday life, and their number is not limited, the main thing is that they harmoniously fit into the bow and do not look vulgar.
A hoop bracelet can hold the edge of a sleeve of a light blouse, a thin patterned ankle bracelet will suit light sandals, and a slave will be able to attract curious glances to its owner in any cafe or shop.
For those who adhere to the ethnic style of clothing, the presence of all kinds of bracelets is only welcome, as well as some eclecticism in their combination. Gold in this case is perfectly combined with rubber, leather, straps and cords, in harmony with gems and plastic.
Reviews
The reviews that girls leave are more often related to the quality of not very expensive gold bracelets, but there are cases of mention of well-known brands. Sunlight bracelets cause complaints about poor-quality fastening of the links between each other, and therefore the product simply crumbles during operation.
There are also complaints about inflated bracelets, they stretch and can deform when worn for a long time.
Many customers are advised to pay special attention to the reliability of the lock when purchasing a bracelet.
Often there are reviews of especially beautiful and won the hearts of ladies bracelets from companies such as Sokolov, Adamas, Pandora and Tiffany.
In general, both young girls and accomplished ladies are advised to purchase such an item as a gold bracelet, noting that it turns out to be much more practical than jewelry and, with the right choice and storage, is able to please the owner for more than one year.