What makes a women’s bracelet eco-friendly?

Artisans the world over utilize the natural materials at their disposal to create beautiful, sustainable jewelry. Wood, bamboo and dried gourds. Coconut shells, rattan and terra-cotta. Even natural grasses lend themselves to a jeweler's creativity while art glass beads and pendants can be made from discarded bottles. Some artisans reclaim precious silver from photographic negatives. Colorful magazine pages can become tightly-rolled beads protected by a coat of varnish. Always creative, artists craft their bracelets out of innovative, eco-conscious materials.

How do I know if my bracelet is handmade?

Handmade women's bracelets each have their own unique characteristics. Color, texture, size and design all vary. Often, the technique alone will tell you, for example, hand-knotted, braided or woven bracelets. Leather bracelets with cutout motifs or embossing are usually crafted by hand.Thai jewelry by Karen silversmiths shows hand-stamped geometric or floral motifs and beads are usually made of fine silver, which is more malleable than sterling. Similarly, filigree jewelry is a meticulous handcrafted process. Most bracelets with natural, sustainable or recycled materials are handmade. Even some of the most sophisticated and modern gold and silver may be signed by the artist who made it.The most common indicator that a bracelet is handmade is the detailed and intricate design. Novica artisans demonstrate their techniques in the many videos on www.novica.com youll find the links on their product descriptions and also on the artisan bio page.

What bracelet-making techniques have been passed down through generations?

Traditional bracelet-making techniques have been passed down over generations around the world. Women's bracelets in gold and silver are usually crafted with the lost wax technique. The image is sculpted in wax and enveloped in a mold materia. As molten gold or silver is poured into the mold, the wax image melts and the metal takes its place. However coiling fine strands of metal results in Andean filigree jewelry. Balinese artistry applies polished spirals and tendrils as well as tiny globes known as jawan to sleek silver jewelry. And a few contemporary artisans even weave or crochet the slender silver strands.Jade was highly prized by the Maya and still has an important place in modern Guatemalan jewelry. Amber from the rich mines in southern Mexico adorns the women's bracelets, necklaces, and earrings of the area. Macrame and beading are popular everywhere for boho style. And West Africas handmade beadwork is renowned the world over.

Do any women’s bracelets have particular cultural significance?

women's bracelets carried immense cultural significance in ancient times and they still do. In Perus pre-Hispanic societies, gold represented the sun, and jewelry indicated social status and identity, as it also did among the Maya of Mexico and Central America. In India, bangles or kangans showed a woman was married and are a part of the 16 adornments customarily worn by a Hindu bride. Traditional West African beads are a sign of cultural identity. Each one has a meaning and tells a story.Today, women's bracelets are still culturally significant. In India, jewelry often depicts religious symbols and meditative mantras. Balinese bracelets may also depict dragons, thought to be the protectors of the gods, or the Hindu Barong deity, also a protection symbol. Motifs stamped into Karen hill tribe silver encourage living in harmony with nature. The hand-knotted bracelets of Guatemala symbolize friendship but evolved from a silent protest for loved ones missing during the country's armed conflict. Today, friends each tie a bracelet on the others arm and make a wish. The bracelet is worn until it wears out and falls off so the wish will come true.

What are the most popular materials to make women’s bracelets?

Silver, gold, brass and copper have been popular for thousands of years and are often set with colorful gemstones. Artisans in different regions of the world take advantage of unique local resources, such as Brazilian golden grass, leather and coconut shell from Thailand, and carved bone jewelry from Bali. Intricate openwork carving, known as jali, can be seen in bangles from India. West Africa has a long tradition of beadwork, with beautiful beads made from recycled glass and even plastic becoming popular in recent years.

Unique carnelian bracelets at NOVICA

Fiery Aura, Minimalist 11-Carat Faceted Round Carnelian Cuff Bracelet

Shanker

(1425)

$75.65 Wholesale

~~$89~~ $75.65

Carnelian wristband bracelet, 'Radiant Queen' - Carnelian Silver Wristband Bracelet

Bestseller

Radiant Queen, Carnelian Silver Wristband Bracelet

Length: 7.75"

Wayan Asmana

(910)

$126.65 Wholesale

~~$149~~ $126.65

Gold plated multi-gemstone link bracelet, 'Wellness' - 22k Gold Plated Multi-Gemstone Chakra Link Bracelet

Bestseller

Wellness, 22k Gold Plated Multi-Gemstone Chakra Link Bracelet

Length: 7.25"

Alok Jain

(1879)

$92.65 Wholesale

~~$109~~ $92.65

Inner Universe, 22k Gold-Plated Round Multi-Gemstone Chakra Bracelet

Alok Jain

(1879)

$126.65 Wholesale

~~$149~~ $126.65

Garnet and carnelian link bracelet, 'Romantic Glow' - Natural Carnelian and Garnet Gemstone Link Bracelet

Bestseller

Romantic Glow, Natural Carnelian and Garnet Gemstone Link Bracelet

Length: 7"

Neeru Goel

(2379)

$152.15 Wholesale

~~$179~~ $152.15

Lapis lazuli and pearl cuff bracelet, 'Colors of Life' - Sterling Silver Cuff Bracelet Multigemstone Jewelry

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Colors of Life, Sterling Silver Cuff Bracelet Multigemstone Jewelry

Size: 5.5" L (end to end) x 1.2" W

Neeru Goel

(2379)

$243.95 Wholesale

~~$287~~ $243.95

Sunset Passion, Artisan Crafted Carnelian and Garnet Pendant Bracelet

Length: 6.75"

Neeru Goel

(2379)

$92.65 Wholesale

~~$109~~ $92.65

Carnelian cuff bracelet, 'Delightful' - Sterling Silver and Carnelian Cuff Bracelet

Bestseller

Delightful, Sterling Silver and Carnelian Cuff Bracelet

Size: 6.25" L (end to end) x 0.6" W

Neeru Goel

(2379)

$109.65 Wholesale

~~$129~~ $109.65

Call for Courage, Hill Tribe-Themed Carnelian and Silver Beaded Charm Bracelet

Pakaon Sojintarit

(205)

$84.15 Wholesale

~~$99~~ $84.15

Gemstone stretch bracelets, 'Everyday Luck' (set of 7) - Thai Gemstone Beaded Stretch Bracelets (Set of 7)

Bestseller

Lucky Week, Thai Gemstone Beaded Stretch Bracelets (Set of 7)

Size: 6" Inner Circ.

Arshad Ullah

(6)

$48.45 Wholesale

~~$57~~ $48.45

Floral Dusk, Floral Carnelian Cuff Bracelet Crafted in India

Size: 7.75" L (end to end) x 1" W

Alok Jain

(1879)

$118.15 Wholesale

~~$139~~ $118.15

Loving Mood, Rose Quartz and Carnelian Heart-Motif Charm Bracelet

Length: 6.75"

Asmara Putra

(237)

$50.15 Wholesale

~~$59~~ $50.15

Inner Dazzle, 22k Gold-Plated Multi-Gemstone Chakra Bracelet from India

Alok Jain

(1879)

$135.15 Wholesale

~~$159~~ $135.15

Fiery Sky, Carnelian beaded bracelet

Length: 7"

Narayannii

(693)

$41.65 Wholesale

~~$49~~ $41.65

Colorful Day, Fair Trade Multi Gemstone Beaded Crocheted Cuff Bracelet

Size: 7" L (end to end) x 0.8" W

Tiraphan Hasub

(931)

$27.99 Wholesale

~~$34.99~~ $27.99

Peridot and carnelian cuff bracelet, 'Moon Empress' - Hand Carved Bone, Silver, and Gemstone Cuff Bracelet

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Moon Empress, Hand Carved Bone, Silver, and Gemstone Cuff Bracelet

Size: 6" L (end to end) x 1.5" W

Buana

(2373)

$262.65 Wholesale

~~$309~~ $262.65

Watch the Sunset, Carnelian and Sterling Silver Beaded Bracelet

Length: 7.75"

Shawn Martin

(11)

$33.15 Wholesale

~~$39~~ $33.15

Peridot and carnelian cuff bracelet, 'Moon Queen' - Handmade Cuff Bracelet with Gemstones, Bone, and Silver

Bestseller

Moon Queen, Handmade Cuff Bracelet with Gemstones, Bone, and Silver

Size: 6" Inner Circ. x 1.5" W

Buana

(2373)

$228.65 Wholesale

~~$269~~ $228.65

Inner Balance, Gemstone chakra bracelet

Length: 6.25"

Rituu Agarwal

(1071)

$24.65 Wholesale

~~$29~~ $24.65

Sweet Rainbow Souls, Sterling Silver Charm Bracelet with Faceted Gemstones

Alok Jain

(1879)

$84.15 Wholesale

~~$99~~ $84.15

Carnelian link bracelet, 'Connected to Courage' - Natural 14-Carat Carnelian and Sterling Silver Link Bracelet

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Connected to Courage, Natural 14-Carat Carnelian and Sterling Silver Link Bracelet

Shanker

(1425)

$175.95 Wholesale

~~$207~~ $175.95

Cloudburst in Orange, Hand Crafted Carnelian and Sterling Silver Beaded Bracelet

Length: 7.5"

Yuniati

(96)

$126.65 Wholesale

~~$149~~ $126.65

Carnelian beaded bracelet, 'Royal Glow' - Carnelian beaded bracelet

Bestseller

Royal Glow, Carnelian beaded bracelet

Length: 7.25"

Narayannii

(693)

$54.40 Wholesale

~~$64~~ $54.40

Jaipuri Blossom, Carnelian Shambhala-style bracelet

Length: 6.25"

Rituu Agarwal

(1071)

$56.95 Wholesale

~~$67~~ $56.95

Jepun Sunset, Carnelian Beaded Stretch Bracelet with Sterling Silver Beads

Length: 7.5"

Asmara Putra

(237)

$58.65 Wholesale

~~$69~~ $58.65

Carnelian cuff bracelet, 'Bright Balinese Magic' - Ornate Balinese Carnelian and Sterling Silver Cuff Bracelet

Bestseller

Bright Balinese Magic, Ornate Balinese Carnelian and Sterling Silver Cuff Bracelet

Size: 6" L (end to end) x 0.3" W

Komang Suastra

(619)

$177.65 Wholesale

~~$209~~ $177.65

Gold-plated multi-gemstone charm strand bracelet, 'Golden Spells' - 18k Gold-Plated Multi-Gemstone Charm Strand Bracelet

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Golden Spells, 18k Gold-Plated Multi-Gemstone Charm Strand Bracelet

Neetu Barathi

(1609)

$67.15 Wholesale

~~$79~~ $67.15

Summer Movement, Multi-Gemstone Beaded Bracelet in Red from Thailand

Length: 7.5"

Nareerat

(1853)

$22.95 Wholesale

~~$27~~ $22.95

Carnelian Power, Carnelian Cuff Bracelet in Leather Handmade in Thailand

Size: 7" L (end to end) x 1.2" W

Chaloemphon

(375)

$31.45 Wholesale

~~$37~~ $31.45

Sole Courage, Handwoven Dark Brown Carnelian Macrame Pendant Bracelet

Chaloemphon

(375)

$22.95 Wholesale

~~$27~~ $22.95

Seven Sisters, Multi-Gemstone Pendant Bracelet with Chakra Motif

Length: 7"

Wayan Trisna

(6)

$65.45 Wholesale

~~$77~~ $65.45

Inner Space, Sterling Silver Bracelet Multi Gemstone Chakra Jewelry

Length: 6"

Alok Jain

(1879)

$92.65 Wholesale

~~$109~~ $92.65

Loving Fantasy, Red Carnelian Heart Charm Beaded Bracelet from Bali

Size: 7.5" Inner Circ. x 0.3" W

Ketut Sulastri

(297)

$48.45 Wholesale

~~$57~~ $48.45

Tassel of Courage, Honey-Toned Silk and Carnelian Tassel Bracelet from Mexico

Alejandra Gallardo

(8)

$19.55 Wholesale

~~$23~~ $19.55

Passionately, Handcrafted Carnelian and Sterling Silver Bangle Bracelet

Size: 7.25" Inner Circ. x 0.2" W

Neeru Goel

(2379)

$50.15 Wholesale

~~$59~~ $50.15

Helping Hands, Carnelian link bracelet

Length: 7.5"

Gianluca Anzani

(262)

$92.65 Wholesale

~~$109~~ $92.65

Fortune's Melody, Elephant and Bell Charm Bracelet in Carnelian and Brass

Length: 7.25"

Tiraphan Hasub

(931)

$21.25 Wholesale

~~$25~~ $21.25

Summer Morning, Carnelian and Reconstituted Turquoise Beaded Bracelet

Length: 8"

Tipa

(167)

$41.65 Wholesale

~~$49~~ $41.65

Forest Flower, Hand Made Carnelian Wrap Bracelet

Length: 20.75"

Siriporn

(180)

$58.65 Wholesale

~~$69~~ $58.65

True Love, Carnelian Heart Shaped Sterling Silver Bracelet

Length: 7.75"

Buana

(2373)

$156.40 Wholesale

~~$184~~ $156.40

Thai Elephant Charm, Brass Bracelet Carnelian Gems Beaded Jewelry

Length: 7.5"

Tiraphan Hasub

(931)

$21.25 Wholesale

~~$25~~ $21.25

Magical Saga, Chakra-Themed Adjustable Multi-Gemstone Beaded Bracelet

Swasti Jain

(1)

$37.40 Wholesale

~~$44~~ $37.40

Thai Vibrance, Multi-Gemstone Beaded Torsade Bracelet with Bells

Length: 7.75"

Tiraphan Hasub

(931)

$31.99 Wholesale

~~$39.99~~ $31.99

Inner Sunbeam, Carnelian and Leather Beaded Wrap Bracelet

Length: 14.25"

Siriporn

(180)

$41.65 Wholesale

~~$49~~ $41.65

Natural You in Orange, Jasper and Carnelian Beaded Bracelet

Length: 7.5"

Tiraphan Hasub

(931)

$22.95 Wholesale

~~$27~~ $22.95

Stunning Tiles, Multi-Gemstone Beaded Stretch Bracelet Handcrafted in India

Swasti Jain

(1)

$19.55 Wholesale

~~$23~~ $19.55

Carnelian and chalcedony beaded strand bracelet, 'Courageous Jewels' - Orange-Toned Carnelian and Chalcedony Beaded Strand Bracelet

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Courageous Jewels, Orange-Toned Carnelian and Chalcedony Beaded Strand Bracelet

Nareerat

(1853)

$33.15 Wholesale

~~$39~~ $33.15

Gold-plated gemstone bracelet, 'Sparkling Charms' - Handmade Gold-Plated Multi-Gemstone Charm Bracelet

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Rainbow Bubbles, Handmade Gold-Plated Multi-Gemstone Charm Bracelet

Length: 7"

Neetu Barathi

(1609)

$58.65 Wholesale

~~$69~~ $58.65

Rock Walk in Orange, Hand Crafted Carnelian and Leather Band Bracelet

Length: 7"

Chaloemphon

(375)

$22.95 Wholesale

~~$27~~ $22.95

Sea Journey, Jasper and Carnelian Stretch Bracelet in Blue and Grey

Kathrine Atthakor

(1)

$33.15 Wholesale

~~$39~~ $33.15

Summer Apricot, Cultured Pearl and Carnelian Beaded Bracelet

Length: 7.5"

Nareerat

(1853)

$28.90 Wholesale

~~$34~~ $28.90

Glow of Love, Handcrafted Sterling Silver Wristband Carnelian Bracelet

Length: 7"

Neeru Goel

(2379)

$84.15 Wholesale

~~$99~~ $84.15

Wellness, Multi-Gemstone Chakra Bracelet from India

Length: 7.25"

Alok Jain

(1879)

$65.45 Wholesale

~~$77~~ $65.45

Carnelian pendant bracelet, 'Mystique' - Sterling Silver and Carnelian Modern Bracelet Jewelry

Bestseller

Mystique, Sterling Silver and Carnelian Modern Bracelet Jewelry

Length: 7.25"

Shanker

(1425)

$143.65 Wholesale

~~$169~~ $143.65

Waves, Artisan Crafted Carnelian Wristband Bracelet

Length: 6.25"

Kai Kittima

(61)

$48.74 Wholesale

~~$64.99~~ $48.74

Happy Trip, Carnelian Beaded Torsade Bracelet from Thailand

Length: 7.75"

Tiraphan Hasub

(931)

$22.49 Wholesale

~~$29.99~~ $22.49

Orb Love in Red, Multi-Gemstone Leather Cuff Bracelet in Red from Thailand

Size: 7.5" L (end to end) x 1.3" W

Chaloemphon

(375)

$28.90 Wholesale

~~$34~~ $28.90

Radiant Geometry, Faceted Garnet and Carnelian Cabochon Bracelet

Length: 7.5"

Neeru Goel

(2379)

$75.65 Wholesale

~~$89~~ $75.65

Sunrise Harmony, Carnelian and Sunstone Beaded Bracelet from India

Length: 8"

Shawn Martin

(11)

$33.15 Wholesale

~~$39~~ $33.15

Prince, Carnelian Sterling Silver Link Bracelet

Length: 8.5"

Buana

(2373)

$135.15 Wholesale

~~$159~~ $135.15

Sweet Golden Souls, 22k Gold-plated Charm Bracelet with Two-Carat Faceted Jewels

Alok Jain

(1879)

$88.40 Wholesale

~~$104~~ $88.40

Inner Glow, Sterling Silver Bracelet Multi Gemstone Chakra Jewelry

Length: 7"

Alok Jain

(1879)

$105.40 Wholesale

~~$124~~ $105.40

New York Vibe, Multi-Gemstone Beaded Bracelet in Intense Tones

Efrain Espinoza

(18)

$48.45 Wholesale

~~$57~~ $48.45

Apricots, Carnelian Bead and Karen Silver Button Wristband Bracelet

Length: 7"

Siriporn

(180)

$55.99 Wholesale

~~$69.99~~ $55.99

Gemstone beaded bracelets, 'Powers of Life' (set of 3) - Fair Trade Gemstone 3-Piece Beaded Bracelet Set from India

Powers of Life, Fair Trade Gemstone 3-Piece Beaded Bracelet Set from India

Sumit Dhawan

(1)

$28.90 Wholesale

~~$34~~ $28.90

Zigzag in Dark Brown, Dark Brown Macrame Carnelian Bead Bracelet

Length: 7.5"

Siriporn

(180)

$44.99 Wholesale

~~$59.99~~ $44.99

Rainbow Blooms, Multicolored Gemstone Bead Bracelet with Floral Motif

Length: 7"

Anusara

(316)

$24.65 Wholesale

~~$29~~ $24.65

Carnival in Orange, Carnelian and Unakite Beaded Bracelet

Length: 7"

Tiraphan Hasub

(931)

$23.99 Wholesale

~~$29.99~~ $23.99

Marquee in Olive, Olive Macrame Bracelet with Carnelian Beads

Length: 7.5"

Siriporn

(180)

$39.95 Wholesale

~~$47~~ $39.95

Evening Sun, Handmade Jasper and Carnelian Beaded Bracelet

Length: 7.5"

Srimuang

(50)

$33.15 Wholesale

~~$39~~ $33.15

Eternal Nature, Drop-Shaped Carnelian Link Bracelet from India

Length: 7"

Alok Jain

(1879)

$75.65 Wholesale

~~$89~~ $75.65

Fiery Glisten, 15-Carat Carnelian Link Bracelet from India

Length: 7.25"

Hema

(146)

$28.90 Wholesale

~~$34~~ $28.90

Bright Elephant, Carnelian and Brass Beaded Elephant Bracelet from Thailand

Length: 7.75"

Tiraphan Hasub

(931)

$23.99 Wholesale

~~$29.99~~ $23.99

Sunset Wanderlust, Unisex Leather and Multi-Gemstone Beaded Wrap Bracelet

Length: 20.5"

Siriporn

(180)

$54.40 Wholesale

~~$64~~ $54.40

DNA in Scarlet, Carnelian and Sterling Silver Cuff Bracelet from Indonesia

Size: 6" L (end to end) x 1.1" W

Komang Suastra

(619)

$126.65 Wholesale

~~$149~~ $126.65

Sunset Frame, Charm Bracelet Made with Carnelian and Sterling Silver

Bhavya Jain

(422)

$58.65 Wholesale

~~$69~~ $58.65

Shiny Forest in Brown/Orange, Carnelian Beaded Macrame Bracelet with Sliding Knot

Length: 6.25"

Siriporn

(180)

$44.99 Wholesale

~~$59.99~~ $44.99

Carnelian Glow, Leather and Carnelian Adjustable Snap Bracelet

Length: 7"

Chaloemphon

(375)

$21.25 Wholesale

~~$25~~ $21.25

Smart Scarlet, Carnelian Bead Pendant Bracelet with 950 Silver Accents

Length: 7.5"

Samart Takham

(205)

$33.15 Wholesale

~~$39~~ $33.15

Sunlit Dawn, Carnelian Bead and Karen Silver Button Wristband Bracelet

Length: 7"

Siriporn

(180)

$54.40 Wholesale

~~$64~~ $54.40

Oval Appeal, Thai Carnelian and 950 Silver Beaded Pendant Bracelet

Siranya

(167)

$28.90 Wholesale

~~$34~~ $28.90

Morning Love, Handcrafted Thai Carnelian and Silver Filigree Bracelet

Length: 6.75"

Michael Krainer

(203)

$84.15 Wholesale

~~$99~~ $84.15

Sunny Day, Artisan Crafted Carnelian Cuff Bracelet

Size: 6.5" L (end to end) x 0.8" W

Tiraphan Hasub

(931)

$27.99 Wholesale

~~$34.99~~ $27.99

Secret Lotus, Sterling Silver and Carnelian Bangle Bracelet

Size: 7" Inner Circ. x 0.2" W

Rosalia Tarigan

(208)

$67.15 Wholesale

~~$79~~ $67.15

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Explore NOVICA's Carnelian Bracelet Collection, handcrafted by global artisans. This rich, fiery, sunset-laden red-orange gemstone was believed by the ancients to dispel apathy and propel creativity.

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