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Amatique Bay
Multicolored Glass Beaded Wristband Bracelet from Guatemala
Amatique Bay, Multicolored Glass Beaded Wristband Bracelet from Guatemala
Length: 7.25"
Weaving Hands of Atitlan
In a striking array of grey, blue, and orange colors, this wristband bracelet features a handcrafted design by the artisans at Weaving Hands of Atitlan, who string petite glass beads on four strands... read more
(105)
$79.99Artist: Weaving Hands of Atitlan
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Autumn Sweetness
Glass Beaded Wrap Bracelet in Beige from Guatemala
Autumn Sweetness, Glass Beaded Wrap Bracelet in Beige from Guatemala
Length: 35"
Weaving Hands of Atitlan
Striking glass beads in red and beige colors in a variety of shapes adorn the length of this wrap bracelet by Weaving Hands of Atitlan. The beads are strung on a nylon cord, wrapping around the wrist... read more
(105)
$79.99Artist: Weaving Hands of Atitlan
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Relaxing Akorfa
Recycled Glass Beaded Bracelet in Green and White from Ghana
Relaxing Akorfa, Recycled Glass Beaded Bracelet in Green and White from Ghana
Length: 5"
Rita Addo Zakour
Crafted by hand, this bracelet features beads of recycled glass in colors of green and white with a smoky finish. Ghana's Rita Addo Zakour designs the bracelet, naming it Akorfa, which means... read more
(216)
$19.99Artist: Rita Addo Zakour
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Blue Coast
Glass Beaded Wristband Bracelet in Blue from Guatemala
Blue Coast, Glass Beaded Wristband Bracelet in Blue from Guatemala
Length: 7.25"
Weaving Hands of Atitlan
A shining, ocean blue color characterizes this wristband bracelet, with petite silvery crosses along the length. Handcrafted by the Guatemalan artisans at Weaving Hands of Atitlan, the bracelet... read more
(105)
$54.99Artist: Weaving Hands of Atitlan
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Tropical Cattlelaya
Artisan Hand Knotted Green Yellow Beaded Bracelet
Tropical Cattlelaya, Artisan Hand Knotted Green Yellow Beaded Bracelet
Length: 7"
Nareerat
Glistening buds cluster around this bracelet by Nareerat. She knots dyed green quartz and dyed yellow aventurine along with brown and yellow glass beads. Brass beads add a shiny accent to this... read more
(1443)
$25.99Artist: Nareerat
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Together in Fellowship
African Beaded Terracotta Unity Bracelet from Ghana
Together in Fellowship, African Beaded Terracotta Unity Bracelet from Ghana
Length: 6.75"
Catherine Offei Kwapong
Terracotta beads in black and brown mingle with frosted globes of glass in a beautiful design. By Catherine Offei Kwapong, this unity bracelet is centered with an intriguing coconut shell pendant. She... read more
(16)
$25.99Artist: Catherine Offei Kwapong
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Blue Cattlelaya
Blue Quartz and Brass Clusters on Hand Knotted Bracelet
Blue Cattlelaya, Blue Quartz and Brass Clusters on Hand Knotted Bracelet
Length: 7"
Nareerat
Colorful blue buds cluster around this bracelet by Nareerat. She knots the dyed blue and light blue quartz along with grey and black glass beads. Brass beads add a shiny accent to this adjustable... read more
(1443)
$25.99Artist: Nareerat
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Lagos Braid
African Artisan Crafted Braided Cord Bracelet with Beads
Lagos Braid, African Artisan Crafted Braided Cord Bracelet with Beads
Length: 7.5"
Nonyem Abena Ibeneme
Classic shades of black and white make this bracelet from Ghanaian artisan Nonyem Abena Ibeneme a versatile accessory. The artisan braids nylon cords together, adding recycled glass and black wood... read more
(13)
$34.99Artist: Nonyem Abena Ibeneme
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Champagne Bubbles
Hand Made Glass Bead Wristband Bracelet Beige from Guatemala
Champagne Bubbles, Hand Made Glass Bead Wristband Bracelet Beige from Guatemala
Length: 7.25"
Weaving Hands of Atitlan
Bubbly and delightful, this wristband bracelet features glass beads in grey and earth tones for a design that really stands out. The bracelet is handcrafted by the Guatemalan artisans at Weaving Hands... read more
(105)
$79.99Artist: Weaving Hands of Atitlan
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Bronze Mums
Handmade Beaded Pearl Bracelet
Bronze Mums, Handmade Beaded Pearl Bracelet
Length: 7.5"
Sasina
Luminous pearls become an exquisitely feminine bracelet. Knotting the gems by hand on silk strands, Sasina adds sparkling beads. It fastens with a silver plated clasp and extender chain. .925 Sterling... read more
(337)
$49.99$44.99Artist: Sasina
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Sweet River
Glass Beaded Wrap Bracelet in Blue from Guatemala
Sweet River, Glass Beaded Wrap Bracelet in Blue from Guatemala
Length: 35"
Weaving Hands of Atitlan
Glass beads in a variety of blues and greys in different shapes adorn this wrap bracelet from Guatemala. The artisans at Weaving Hands of Atitlan craft it by hand, stringing the beads on a nylon cord... read more
(105)
$69.99Artist: Weaving Hands of Atitlan
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Silver Flower in Green
Hand Made Green Quartz Beaded Charm Bracelet from Indonesia
Silver Flower in Green, Hand Made Green Quartz Beaded Charm Bracelet from Indonesia
Length: 6"
Ketut Sulastri
Inspired by the designs of traditional Balinese jewelry, Ketut Sulastri crafts this bracelet with a modern take. Glass beads in aqua adorn a green nylon cord, with green quartz and a hand-stamped... read more
(179)
$25.99$19.49Artist: Ketut Sulastri
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Medo Wiase
Recycled Glass Beaded Hearts Pair of Stretch Bracelets
Medo Wiase, Recycled Glass Beaded Hearts Pair of Stretch Bracelets
Length: 6.75"
Tina Quaye
Inspired by the feeling of love, Tina Quaye handcrafts a stylish pair of bracelets. Hearts of black recycled glass are haloed in gold, reflecting the light as they move. These stretch bracelets can be... read more
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$49.99Artist: Tina Quaye
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Azure Cattlelaya
Yellow and Blue Quartz Beaded Bracelet Knotted by Hand
Azure Cattlelaya, Yellow and Blue Quartz Beaded Bracelet Knotted by Hand
Length: 7"
Nareerat
Sunny and azure buds cluster around this bracelet by Nareerat. She knots the dyed blue and yellow quartz along with dark blue and yellow glass beads. Brass beads add a shiny accent to this adjustable... read more
(1443)
$23.99Artist: Nareerat
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Honeydew Cattlelaya
Artisan Hand Knotted Carnelian Gemstone Beaded Bracelet
Honeydew Cattlelaya, Artisan Hand Knotted Carnelian Gemstone Beaded Bracelet
Length: 7"
Nareerat
Glistening buds cluster at the center of this bracelet by Nareerat. She knots carnelian and dyed yellow quartz along with yellow and green glass beads. Brass beads add a shiny accent to this... read more
(1443)
$23.99Artist: Nareerat
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Violet Horizon
Artisan Crafted Purple Recycled Glass Beaded Bracelet
Violet Horizon, Artisan Crafted Purple Recycled Glass Beaded Bracelet
Length: 7.5"
Eva Asantewa Amakye
Ghana's Eva Asantewa Amakye presents a beautiful bracelet that evokes the violet sky at dusk. Recycled glass beads are individually strung, then fashioned into a torsade style. Perfect for the... read more
(22)
$29.99Artist: Eva Asantewa Amakye
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Waves
Artisan Crafted Rose Quartz Wristband Bracelet
Waves, Artisan Crafted Rose Quartz Wristband Bracelet
Length: 6.75"
Kai Kittima
Thailand's Kai Kittima designs a bracelet of dynamic elegance featuring pink zigzagging waves. Rose quartz adds glistening glam and glass beads lend a touch of iridescence. This macrame wristband is... read more
(48)
$69.99Artist: Kai Kittima
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Sweet Sophistication
Handcrafted Beaded Pearl and Quartz Bracelet
Sweet Sophistication, Handcrafted Beaded Pearl and Quartz Bracelet
Length: 7.75"
Sasina
Sasina designs a bracelet of stylish sophistication in monochrome hues. She combines tourmalinated quartz with white and dyed gray pearls, including Biwa pearls, and glass beads as she knots the... read more
(337)
$29.99$26.99Artist: Sasina
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Yellow Moon
Recycled Glass Link Bracelet in Yellow from Costa Rica
Yellow Moon, Recycled Glass Link Bracelet in Yellow from Costa Rica
Length: 7.5"
Grettel Sandoval
Crafted by hand of recycled glass, five yellow moons encircle the wrist in this link bracelet from Costa Rica. Grettel Sandoval designs this eco-friendly accessory, which is crafted with high-polish... read more
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$87.99Artist: Grettel Sandoval
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Green Skylights
Green Glass and Leather Wristband Bracelet from Brazil
Green Skylights, Green Glass and Leather Wristband Bracelet from Brazil
Length: 7.5"
Silvana and João Alexandre
Evoking the forest, three pieces of fused glass display green hues in this wristband bracelet from Brazil. Artisan duo Silvana and João Alexandre create this bracelet, circling the wrist with a band... read more
(18)
$44.99Artist: Silvana and João Alexandre
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Blue Distance
Blue Glass and Leather Wristband Bracelet from Brazil
Blue Distance, Blue Glass and Leather Wristband Bracelet from Brazil
Length: 7.5"
Silvana and João Alexandre
The blue of the sky combines with a dark hue in this bracelet from Brazil. Designed by artisan duo Silvana and João Alexandre, this bracelet circles the wrist with a band of brown leather, centered by... read more
(18)
$37.99Artist: Silvana and João Alexandre
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Blue Fire Cattlelaya
Blue and Red Gemstone Clusters on Hand Knotted Bracelet
Blue Fire Cattlelaya, Blue and Red Gemstone Clusters on Hand Knotted Bracelet
Length: 7"
Nareerat
Colorful buds cluster around this bracelet by Nareerat. She knots dyed calcite in turquoise blue and fiery red along with yellow and orange glass beads. Brass beads add a shiny accent to this... read more
(1443)
$23.99Artist: Nareerat
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Stellar Serenade
Hand Made Glass Beaded Wrap Bracelet Black from Guatemala
Stellar Serenade, Hand Made Glass Beaded Wrap Bracelet Black from Guatemala
Length: 35"
Weaving Hands of Atitlan
Striking and sophisticated, this wrap bracelet features glass beads in black, grey, and silvery tones for a design that really stands out. The bracelet is handcrafted by the Guatemalan artisans at... read more
(105)
$77.99Artist: Weaving Hands of Atitlan
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Siam Shade in Black
Handmade Wax Polyester Cord Calcite Brass Bracelet Thailand
Siam Shade in Black, Handmade Wax Polyester Cord Calcite Brass Bracelet Thailand
Length: 7"
Tiraphan Hasub
With a thick wristband of crocheted waxed polyester, adorned by beautiful dyed calcite stones and brass and glass beads, this multi-colored bracelet is hand crafted by Thai artisan Tiraphan Hasub.... read more
(685)
$25.99Artist: Tiraphan Hasub
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Siam Shade in Red
Handmade Braided Waxed Polyester Calcite Beaded Bracelet
Siam Shade in Red, Handmade Braided Waxed Polyester Calcite Beaded Bracelet
Length: 7"
Tiraphan Hasub
With a thick wristband of crocheted waxed polyester, adorned by beautiful dyed calcite stones and brass and glass beads, this multi-colored bracelet is hand crafted by Thai artisan Tiraphan Hasub.... read more
(685)
$25.99Artist: Tiraphan Hasub
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Sepia Sky
Blue and Brown Glass and Leather Wristband Bracelet
Sepia Sky, Blue and Brown Glass and Leather Wristband Bracelet
Length: 7.5"
Silvana and João Alexandre
The blue of the sky combines with sepia tones in this bracelet from Brazil. Designed by artisan duo Silvana and João Alexandre, this bracelet circles the wrist with a band of brown leather, centered... read more
(18)
$37.99Artist: Silvana and João Alexandre
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Distant Lights
Handcrafted Glass Beaded Wrap Bracelet from Guatemala
Distant Lights, Handcrafted Glass Beaded Wrap Bracelet from Guatemala
Size: 35" L x 0.3" W
Weaving Hands of Atitlan
Various colors of glass beads contrast with the bright shine of petite pewter beads to inspire elegance. The women artisans from Guatemala's Weaving Hands of Atitlán craft the wrap bracelet by hand... read more
(105)
$79.99Artist: Weaving Hands of Atitlan
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Java Jungle Trek
Art Glass Bracelet in 18k Gold Plated Silver
Java Jungle Trek, Art Glass Bracelet in 18k Gold Plated Silver
Length: 8.75"
Rilya Krisnawati
Rilya Krisnawati from Java works with hammered gold plated sterling silver to create this pretty contemporary bracelet. The link bracelet features art glass beads in cool blue and lime green.
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$169.99Artist: Rilya Krisnawati
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Dreamy Colors
Karen Silver Agate Beaded Wristband Bracelet from Thailand
Dreamy Colors, Karen Silver Agate Beaded Wristband Bracelet from Thailand
Length: 7.25"
Siriporn
This dreamy wristband bracelet from Thailand is handcrafted with leather cord that circles the wrist. Colorful, petite glass beads in the center are flanked by assorted agate beads. Siriporn designs... read more
(136)
$77.99Artist: Siriporn
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Unending Affection
Black Red and Honey Brown Recycled Glass Stretch Bracelet
Unending Affection, Black Red and Honey Brown Recycled Glass Stretch Bracelet
Length: 7.5"
Patricia Gyan Taylor
Ghanaian jewelry artisan Patricia Gyan Taylor takes inspiration from unconditional love as she handcrafts this stylish stretch bracelet. Recycled glass beads in alternating black, red and honey hues... read more$19.99Artist: Patricia Gyan Taylor
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Good Vibes
Karma Counter bracelet and natural fiber journal
Good Vibes, Karma Counter bracelet and natural fiber journal
Size: 7.75" Inner Circ. x 0.4" W
Pertiwi Collection
Balinese artisans find inspiration in Buddhist spiritual traditions for the design of this unique karma set from the Pertiwi Collection. It includes a bracelet crafted with natural rubber and light... read more
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$34.99Artist: Pertiwi Collection
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Peaceful Heavens
Handcrafted White and Sky Blue Glass Beaded Stretch Bracelet
Peaceful Heavens, Handcrafted White and Sky Blue Glass Beaded Stretch Bracelet
Size: 6.5" Inner Circ. x 0.3" W
Lesbia Back
Evoking billowing clouds in the serene heavens, Lesbia Back combines faceted glass in white and sky blue. The result is a beaded stretch bracelet that brings a peaceful beauty to the modern wardrobe.
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$14.99Artist: Lesbia Back
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Sacred Om
Diamond charm bracelet
Sacred Om, Diamond charm bracelet
Length: 5.5"
Hema
Hema honors inner peace and meditation practices with the inspired design of this bracelet. It is centered by a sterling silver medallion featuring Om (also ohm or aum) written in Devanagari. The... read more
(94)
$159.99Artist: Hema
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Celestial Adornment
Artisan Crafted Multi-Colored Recycled Glass Beaded Bracelet
Celestial Adornment, Artisan Crafted Multi-Colored Recycled Glass Beaded Bracelet
Length: 7.5"
Eva Asantewa Amakye
Ghana's Eva Asantewa Amakye presents a torsade bracelet that pairs style with sustainability. Tiny multi-colored seed beads of recycled glass create a myriad of slender strands that come together in a... read more
(22)
$29.99Artist: Eva Asantewa Amakye
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Odo Akoma
Hand Made Recycled Glass Stretch Bracelets (Pair)
Odo Akoma, Hand Made Recycled Glass Stretch Bracelets (Pair)
Length: 7.5"
Cynthia Danquah
The fun, multicolored design of these stretch bracelets is by Ghana's Cynthia Danquah. Each bracelet is crafted by hand with glass beads alternating with stacked discs recycled from plastic bottles... read more
(18)
$44.99Artist: Cynthia Danquah
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Dear Friend in Grey
Macrame and Glass Beaded Bracelet
Dear Friend in Grey, Macrame and Glass Beaded Bracelet
Length: 6.25"
Siriporn
Thailand's Siriporn brings it again in this series of macrame beaded bracelets, handcrafted in her workshop. A grey macrame cord bracelet is partnered with a second strand of hand-strung white glass... read more
(136)
$44.99Artist: Siriporn
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Dzidzor
Black and White Agate Recycled Glass Bead Bracelet
Dzidzor, Black and White Agate Recycled Glass Bead Bracelet
Length: 7.5"
Harriet Faako Adjei
Crafted by hand from polished agate chips and recycled glass beads, this chunky black and white bracelet is a study in contrasts. West Africa's Harriet Faako Adjei calls this piece Dzidzor, which... read more
(2)
$19.99Artist: Harriet Faako Adjei
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Vintage Style
Brown and Yellow Glass and Leather Wristband Bracelet
Vintage Style, Brown and Yellow Glass and Leather Wristband Bracelet
Length: 8.25"
Silvana and João Alexandre
With a vintage aesthetic, this stylish bracelet is designed by Brazilian duo Silvana and João Alexandre. Circling the wrist with a band of brown leather, this bracelet is centered by three pieces of... read more
(18)
$27.99Artist: Silvana and João Alexandre
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Vintage Blue
Blue and Yellow Glass and Leather Wristband Bracelet
Vintage Blue, Blue and Yellow Glass and Leather Wristband Bracelet
Length: 8.25"
Silvana and João Alexandre
With a vintage aesthetic, this fashionable bracelet is designed by Brazilian duo Silvana and João Alexandre. Circling the wrist with a band of brown leather, this bracelet is centered by three pieces... read more
(18)
$27.99Artist: Silvana and João Alexandre
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Divine Mawuena
Green and Brown Recycled Glass Beaded Bracelet rom Ghana
Divine Mawuena, Green and Brown Recycled Glass Beaded Bracelet rom Ghana
Length: 5"
Rita Addo Zakour
Crafted by hand in green and brown, this charming bracelet features frosty beads of recycled glass punctuated by sese wood globes. Designed by Ghana's Rita Addo Zakour, the eco-friendly bracelet is... read more
(216)
$19.99Artist: Rita Addo Zakour
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Indigo Glow
Eco Friendly Recycled Blue Glass Stretch Bracelet
Indigo Glow, Eco Friendly Recycled Blue Glass Stretch Bracelet
Length: 7.5"
Eva Asantewa Amakye
Frosty blue globes of recycled glass form an attractive stretch bracelet with eco-friendly sensibilities. Eva Asantewa Amakye of Ghana strings the beaded bracelet by hand.
(22)
$19.99Artist: Eva Asantewa Amakye
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Clear Dozen
Recycled Glass Beaded Pendant Bracelet with 12 Strands
Clear Dozen, Recycled Glass Beaded Pendant Bracelet with 12 Strands
Length: 7.5"
Esther's Hope
In clear recycled glass, a torsade of 12 stretch-style beaded strands circles the wrist. Esther's Hope in Ghana presents this bracelet as part of a local humanitarian project. This eco-friendly... read more$29.99Artist: Esther's Hope
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Love in Blue
Recycled Glass Bead Multi-Strand Bracelet
Love in Blue, Recycled Glass Bead Multi-Strand Bracelet
Length: 7.5"
Harriet Faako Adjei
Ghana's Harriet Faako Adjei uses recycled glass beads to craft this striking bracelet, which features multiple strands of indigo beads twisted together. The tiny deep blue beads are interspersed with... read more
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$25.99Artist: Harriet Faako Adjei
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Sedinam Beads
Recycled Glass and Acrylic Beaded Bracelet in Earth Tones
Sedinam Beads, Recycled Glass and Acrylic Beaded Bracelet in Earth Tones
Length: 5"
Rita Addo Zakour
Ghanaian artisan Rita Addo Zakour crafts this unique bracelet, inspired by the Ewe word sedinam, meaning, "destiny provides." Rounded beads in natural colors are reminiscent of bountiful... read more
(216)
$19.99Artist: Rita Addo Zakour
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Just Peace
Sterling silver charm bracelet
Just Peace, Sterling silver charm bracelet
Length: 5.5"
Hema
The international symbol for peace shines resplendently in a bracelet by Hema. Crafted with sterling silver, it centers a black braided bracelet that can be adjusted to the desired length..925... read more
(94)
$44.99Artist: Hema
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Urban Blues
Dichroic glass link bracelet
Urban Blues, Dichroic glass link bracelet
Length: 7.25"
Debora and Marco
Squares of blue glisten with urban elegance as they link into a captivating bracelet. It is designed by Debora and Marco and crafted by hand with dichroic glass techniques. The five squares are set in... read more
(49)
$139.99$111.99Artist: Debora and Marco
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Each is a Link
Glass and Bamboo Beaded Unity Bracelet with Tiger's Eye
Each is a Link, Glass and Bamboo Beaded Unity Bracelet with Tiger's Eye
Length: 7.5"
Eliasu Adams
By Eliasu Adams, this colorful bracelet combines a diversity of materials and textures. Beads of recycled glass reveal complex motifs that contrast with smooth sese wood and globes of tiger's eye. In... read more
(1)
$19.99Artist: Eliasu Adams
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Cheerful Greeting
Floral Glass Beaded Wristband Bracelets (Pair)
Cheerful Greeting, Floral Glass Beaded Wristband Bracelets (Pair)
Size: 7" L (end to end) x 0.4" W
Antonio de la Cruz
Flowers in shades of blue, yellow, and orange encircle these sweet and simple wristband bracelets from Mexico. Artisan Antonio de la Cruz uses glass beads to fashion the two cheerful accessories.
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$19.99Artist: Antonio de la Cruz
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Solitary Om
Diamond charm bracelet
Solitary Om, Diamond charm bracelet
Length: 5.5"
Hema
Hema honors inner peace and meditation practices with the inspired design of this bracelet. It is centered by a sterling silver medallion featuring Om (also ohm or aum) written in Devanagari. The... read more
(94)
$37.99Artist: Hema
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Forever True
Handmade Stretch Bracelet of Recycled Glass and Agate
Forever True, Handmade Stretch Bracelet of Recycled Glass and Agate
Length: 7.5"
Rita Addo Zakour
This true-blue stretch bracelet is presented by artisan Rita Addo Zakour in Ghana. The artisan uses beads made from recycled glass drink bottles that are melted down and then molded to shape. She adds... read more
(216)
$27.99Artist: Rita Addo Zakour
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Aqua Glam
Handcrafted White and Aqua Glass Beaded Stretch Bracelet
Aqua Glam, Handcrafted White and Aqua Glass Beaded Stretch Bracelet
Size: 6.5" Inner Circ. x 0.6" W
Lesbia Back
Faceted aqua beads in two sizes combine with translucent white ovals in a glamorous design. Lesbia Back selects glass beads to craft this enchanting stretch bracelet.
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$14.99Artist: Lesbia Back
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Celestial Valley
Hand Made Glass Bead Wristband Bracelet Blue from Guatemala
Celestial Valley, Hand Made Glass Bead Wristband Bracelet Blue from Guatemala
Length: 7.25"
Weaving Hands of Atitlan
Glass beads in a variety of shapes and blue colors decorate the length of this wristband bracelet by Guatemala's Weaving Hands of Atitlan. The beads are strung by hand on four strands of nylon cord... read more
(105)
$69.99$59.49Artist: Weaving Hands of Atitlan
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Hearts of Passion
Dichroic glass bracelet
Hearts of Passion, Dichroic glass bracelet
Length: 7.25"
Debora and Marco
Hearts glisten with the colors of passion forming a change of unbreakable beauty. It is designed by Debora and Marco and crafted by hand with dichroic glass techniques. The five hearts are set in... read more
(49)
$143.99$122.39Artist: Debora and Marco
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The Village Council
Your answers straight from the village experts
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 womens 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. Womens 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 womens 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 womens bracelets have particular cultural significance?
Womens 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, womens 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 countrys 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.
Featured Reviews on Glass Bracelets
Glass beaded wrap bracelet, 'Sweet River'
By Linda
Beautiful
I love the blues and greys in this pretty wrap bracelet. It is carefully handcrafted and unique. It fits me wrapped four times around my wrist. The colors go with pretty much every outfit!
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Glass beaded wristband bracelet, 'Champagne Bubbles'
By Joy
Absolutely beautiful!!
This bracelet is even nicer in person. I received it yesterday and my friend wanted it. So she will be ordering from Novica very soon.
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Rose quartz wristband bracelet, 'Waves'
By Sharon
Rose quartz wave bracelet
My bracelet came today, and its so dainty looking and very lovely. Thank you Kai. You do very nice work.
