Brace yourself this Valentines Day with these Rhinestone Bracelets
By: Ask Bill
Submitted: 2010-02-05 08:49:28 | Word Count: 844
Valentine's Day or Saint Valentine's Day is a holiday celebrated on February 14 by many people throughout the world. It is the traditional day on which lovers express their love for each other by sending Valentine's cards, presenting flowers, or offering confectionery and gifts. The holiday is named after two among the numerous Early Christian martyrs named Valentine. The day became associated with romantic love in the circle of Geoffrey Chaucer in the High Middle Ages, when the tradition of courtly love flourished. The day is most closely associated with the mutual exchange of love notes in the form of "valentines". Modern Valentine symbols include the heart-shaped outline, doves, and the figure of the winged Cupid on cards, jewelry and other gifts. Jewelry could be anywhere from diamond necklaces to rhinestone bracelets.
Rhinestones tend to make people think of the costumes of Las Vegas dancers. However, Rhinestones have their roots in Germany. The original rhinestones were rock crystals from the Rhine River. They could be used to imitate diamonds, when coated with a metallic powder. When glass or quartz imitation diamonds arrived on the scene, people began to call them rhinestones as well. Today one can find rhinestone bracelets, chokers, rings, footwear, belts, and the list goes on.
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Unlike bracelets that are made with jewelry wire that have to be fit to the exact size for the person wearing it, stretch bracelets generally offer one size fits all. Women of all ages have an easier time taking stretch bracelets on and off as many bracelets with clasps are difficult to put on by yourself. Rhinestone stretch bracelets are great to wear stacked up the arm as spacers in between large bracelets. The Coldwater Creek Rhinestone Stretch Bracelet showcases settings that break with tradition, faceted crystal rhinestones sparkle with a new allure. Stretchy to fit most wrists in black-finished metal. Marlyn Schiff Stretch Bracelet in gunmetal is embedded with Champagne rhinestones on 14k yellow gold place over nickel free base metal. Rows of glittering rhinestones sparkle and shine from this elegant bracelet whose wide design looks gorgeous alone, and even better stacked with mixed metal bracelets.
Wearing very enchanting jewelry pieces as charm bracelets is indeed a great trend. In the age of Egyptian Pharaohs this was a real status symbol, at that time flashing your 'bling' meant that you have quite a fortune. Some are wearing them today as simple fashion accessories, but some wear charm bracelets for good luck - the name of the jewelry 'charm' refers to keeping misfortunes and curses at bay. Let's have a look at the irresistible range of Rhinestone Charm bracelets available today. Apple Bottoms Charm Bracelet features thin chain link bracelet with Ruby rhinestone charms Gold apple and an embossed logo charm plus claw clasp closure. G by GUESS Flower and Bead Charm Bracelet has oversized flowers charms with rhinestone centers that highlight faceted beads for a colorful take on the classic charm bracelet. Rhinestone G adds extra sparkle to this multi-chain design. Accessories & Beyond created their latest Brazilian inspired line of chic leather bracelets for fashionistas from coast to coast to enjoy. The Assorted Charms Leather Bracelet is a beautiful charm bracelet hung on multiple leather strands. The ornate vintage charms include fish, rhinestones, an elephant, a rhinestone encrusted leaf, a horseshoe, dice, and a variety of smaller eclectic charms.
Valentines day is all about love and the color that jumps out is mostly red, deep, dark rich reds. But why not be different and try some earthy real hues this year with brick rhinestone bracelets.
Western Bracelet Craft Kit goes Giddyup cowboy! Each imitation leather Western bracelet includes a metal horseshoe with plastic rhinestones and a metal clasp adjustable up to 4 diameter. Vera Wang creates a fun and fashionable effect with her Multi-Color Rhinestone Bracelet featuring three chunky strands of technicolor rhinestones. The Mixed Gold and Silver Chain Bracelet is a stunning piece of jewelry fashioned from a mix of vintage chains and features gold and silver vintage chains; Vintage brass chain with rhinestones; Vintage rhinestone clasp and completely handcrafted.
The funk modern factor interwoven with the timeless class of pearls is a look that can't be surpassed. Let's have a peek at some pearl rhinestone bracelets evocative of this 'lan blend. The Pearl and Rhinestone Buckle Bracelet is a stunning genuine vintage bracelet that will add sparkle to any ensemble. It features a vintage paste stone rhinestone buckle with intricate Art Nouveau-style detailing; Vintage glass pearls; Vintage rhinestone clasp; Handcrafted in the US and is a one-of-a-kind heirloom piece. The Silver Pearl Gem Flower Stretch Bracelet is a you're a unique snowflake with a bracelet to match. Strands of faux pearls are alternated with silver chain and then topped off with a stunning snowflake-like flower with a large pearl dotting its center and large rhinestones accenting its "petals." Exclusive from Dillard's is the Dillards Crystal Collection Rhinestone & Faux-Pearl Coil Bracelet wherein rhinestones alternate with faux pearls to lend dazzling elegance to this silvertone coil bracelet.
