BRACELET

A bracelet is a popular piece of jewelry, worn around the wrist. This piece of costume jewellery has become popular as non precious materials, gemstones are used to create exotic designs that are also durable. Bracelets are worn by women and men of different age groups.

Materials Used
A variety of inexpensive materials are used in combination for creating dazzling costume bracelets. Some of the materials used are:

Leather Bracelet: Leather Bracelet is available in hip and unconventional designs, especially for the fashionable youth. There are different types of leather used to make bracelets. The leather bracelets are finely finished. Some Leather bracelets are studded with beads and stones. Embroidered leather bracelets are also very popular.

Metal Bracelet: Various types of metal like stainless steel, white metal, black metal, sterling silver are used to make metal bracelets. Metal bracelets are durable and available in various designs. These bracelets are intricately carved and are studded with pearls and any other colored stones. Some are available in plain, simple designs but still look very fashionable.

Lac Bracelets: Lac Bracelets or wax filled bracelets are popular decorative ornaments. Lac jewellery is native to India and used to make various types of jewellery. Lac bracelets are made using ancient methods and involves filling lac or wax in hollow silver foil piece. These are usually intricately carved to depict the excellent workmanship of Indian artisans.

Glass Bracelets: Glass bracelets are very fashionable. Glass bracelets are usually preferred to be worn in casual occasions. These are available in various colors and shapes. The unique style of trendy glass bracelets as costume jewellery has always remained fresh and timeless.

Plastic Bracelets: Plastic Bracelets belong to the inexpensive category of costume jewellery but very popular and fashionable. Plastic bracelets can be molded, inlayed or studded with semi-precious stones and beads etc. for an enhanced appeal. Plastic Bracelets belong to the inexpensive category of costume jewellery but very popular and fashionable. Plastic bracelets can be molded, inlayed or studded with semi-precious stones and beads etc. for an enhanced appeal.

Shell Bracelets: Shell bracelets give a very unique kind of appearance to the wearer. Whether combined with sterling silver or fierce gold or made entirely of shell, the shell bracelet has an elegant appeal. The shell bracelet goes well with almost all fashion trends.

Wooden Bracelets: Bracelets made of wood is renowned for its elegant and natural looks. Different textures of wood are artistically used to carve out a wide range of exquisite bracelets in myriad designs and patterns. Wooden bracelets look stunning with various finishes that bring about an appealing look.

Bone Bracelets: Bones have been used to create beautiful bracelets. Bone bracelets were originally tribal adornments. The bone bracelet is sure to enhance the personal style of the wearer. Made artistically from bone, these bracelets encompasses contemporary as well as traditional designs. Being a major hit among the college going students, the bracelets made of bone are highly sought after.

Stone Bracelets: Stone bracelets are highly demanded in the fashion market. The stones are available in various shapes, sizes and colors. The wide array of designs available in stone bracelets make these bracelets very fashionable and a popular form of costume jewellery meant for both formal and informal occasions.

Terracotta Bracelets: A waterproof ceramic, terracotta is widely used today to make different types of jewellery. Teracotta bracelets are very popular among the fashionable youths. The natural, brownish orange color of the terracotta bracelet gives a unique look to the wearer. The terracotta bracelets with hand painted images over them are highly sought after.

Jute Bracelets: Jute Bracelets are always available in new and innovative designs to attract youth and the fashion-conscious divas. Most of them are made using rare, exquisite colored stones studded in jute to give a distinct look to anyone who wears it.

Ivory Bracelets: Ivory Bracelets are exclusive pieces of jewellery, finely carved out of ivory. These bracelets are simply adorable and very popular among women of all age groups. The exporters and manufacturers have, of late, discovered the vast potential of ivory bracelets as a highly sought after component of fashion jewelry collection.

Design and Finish
The designing of bracelets varies depending on the type of materials being used. Metal bracelets are intricately carved, embossed, while wooden beads are often teamed with shells and lac for creating exclusive designs. Glass and plastic bracelets jewellery are embellished with stones and beads, crustal or metal beads. Various types of finishing is done including antique, matte and oxidized.

Market for Bracelets
Costume bracelets are being manufactured and exported in large volumes. There is a growing market for these ornaments. Indonesia is known for its beautiful and exotic shell bracelets, India is also exporting high quality and innovatively designed lac, plastic and leather bracelets.