With so many types of bracelets to choose from, which one
is right for you? Following are tips to help you find the
ultimate bracelets for you . . .
Wrist size
First off, measure your wrist. In terms of bracelet size,
6” equals small, 8” equals large. If you have
small, thin wrists, cuffs and cuff-style bracelets probably
won’t be very comfortable, except in the narrower
styles. They are solid and supposed to fit snugly, and are
usually made in a medium to large size (the smaller sizes
being in the minority). The looser chain and link bracelets
will suit you better, as many are adjustable and can fit
many sizes.
Don’t rule-out cuff bracelets, however. These can
be either adjusted to fit your wrist or can be duplicated
in a smaller size. This just takes more time and effort.
Style
Next, you must choose a style. Are you more contemporary,
traditional, or into timeless fashions? All are readily
available, and of course, mix and match is always acceptable.
Before shopping on-line, though, it can be a good idea to
help narrow your search if you have an idea of which style
you are in the mood to purchase and wear.
What activities are you involved in? If you follow a very
active, sporty life-style, cuff bracelets are probably more
comfortable with your style. Italian charm bracelets, due
to their form-fitting design, would also be very comfortable
for you.
Fashion
Do you follow the trends? Or are you more classically oriented?
Right now, bright pinks and fuchsias are the rage. Is this
for you, or are you more solidly based in simple gold and
silvers?
What do you feel like right now? What do you think you’ll
feel like tomorrow or the next day when your order arrives?
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Occasion/purpose
Is this for a special occasion, or just “because?”
We all deserve a little something for no reason at all.
This, of course ties into value and price. If it’s
a special occasion, it is usually worth a little bit more
money.
Think about your activities, birth date, nationality or
other interests and you'll find there's definitely a charm
available for you. Find out what they may already have on
their bracelet so as not to overlap.
Do you have a special or specific outfit you’d like
to accessorize? Make sure you have it with you when you
are shopping. Just like “reality” shopping on-line
may need a little help from tangibles.
Value
Trendy bracelets tend to cost less, but the style doesn’t
last very long. Classic bracelet styles, however, tend to
last longer, so are worth more money
Age
Do you like the latest in fashion, or are you an antique
wearer? Both styles are available on-line; be sure you clarify
whether you are purchasing a real antique or a reproduction.
Antiques, and all older jewelry, are every popular right
now and as such, are reproduced. The reproductions often
look very much like the real think, so be careful and look
for authentication.
Quality
Quality is often related to cost. “Often” because
there are some sites that will over charge you to trick
you into thinking that you are buying quality. Your items
are always returnable.
Those disreputable sites are few and far between. Most
sites are honest and priced appropriately, since you have
so many choices and they want your repeat business.
Availability
Less availability equals more popularity. In other words,
if a charm, or theme, is popular, it will be hard to find.
Since there are so many sites, keep searching. If you can
find it on a specific charm/jewelry site, try ebay. They
often have “lots” (groups) of charms up for
auction.
To check out the latest deals on great bracelets on eBay
click
here.
The site I highly recommend for Italian charm bracelets
is JJKent.com
