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• A bracelet is a piece of Jewelry worn around the wrist or ankle. Bracelets are mainly worn for decoration, but may also be worn for identification.

• Fast Facts

  1. Common uses: decorative accessory for the wrist or ankle, identification
  2. Made from: Precious metals, gems, common metals, plastic, wood, leather, ceramics, enameled metal and some fabrics
  3. Price range: $1 to $100,000
  4. Dates back to about 5000 BC
  5. Charm bracelets were thought to ward off evil
  6. Made popular by early Egyptians
  7. 'Bracelet' is from the Latin word "brachile"
  8. Silicone bracelets became popular in 2004

• Types

  There are three classes of formal bracelets available: Chains, bangles and charm bracelets.

  Chain bracelets the most classic type. They are made with interlocking links in a simple or decorative pattern. Some of the most common patterns are cable, beaded and byzantine chains.

  Bangles are simple loops of metal, glass or wood. They are often worn in sets.

  Charm bracelets are chain bracelets that have charms. The charms can often be collectibles and each one may have a special meaning to owner.

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