One of the first types of jewelry ever worn is bracelets. While bracelets and other pieces of jewelry are often thought to be only for women these days, In the Ancient world of Egypt, Rome, and Greece they were worn universally by both men and women in all sorts of different styles. The Egyptians favored incredibly ornate jewelry that usually included golden bangle bracelets, often decorated with elaborate textures or shaped into snakes. Both the Egyptians and the Ancient Romans were known for wearing bracelets on their upper arms, most of the time in groupings bunched together.
Bracelets have really never gone out of fashion, but with the fashion industry today we have many more styles available than ever before. In this dizzying world wear so many different styles are popular all at once, that is probably a good thing, but it does cause the decision-making process more complicated. When you are choosing a new bracelet to buy, you should be familiar with the different styles that are available, what materials they are made of, and what is in and out of fashion.
While the most popular way to wear bracelets at the moment is low on the writs, there are also those that can be worn around the ankle or upper arm. Many people even like to wear a sterling silver cuff bracelet around one arm, which can be very attractive and can compliment many outfits beautifully.
Some of the most popular materials that high-end bracelets are made of include gold, silver, platinum, and titanium. Less expensive options include stainless steel, sterling silver, gold or silver plated, and pewter. All of these materials offer pros and cons. Gold has been the most popular metal for thousands of years and that has not changed, but it is a very soft metal and therefore easy to damage. For this reason, less expensive but more durable options like stainless steel have become increasingly popular in recent years.