Pearl Bracelets

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Explore NOVICA's Pearl Bracelets Collection. From delicate stretch bracelets to leather and pearl wrap bracelets, you will discover unique handcrafted artisan designs that showcase the lustre and the beauty of this treasured jewelry classic.

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 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.

Featured Reviews

Pearl and amethyst flower bracelet, 'Tropical Frangipani'

Susan McD

Jan 17, 2017

gorgeous intricate design.

Beautiful intricate workmanship to create a quality silver cuff substantial feel and lovely colour play. Thank you!

Beautiful Pearl Bracelet

Carved Bracelets

Floral Theme Bracelet

Funky

Pearl tennis bracelet, 'Pure Chic'

Joyce

May 24, 2018

Simple, Classic

Pure Chic, bracelet has pearls that are slightly gray, but I'm still able to match the bracelet to the pearl rings I bought from various designers at Novica. Able to adjust size. My wrist measures 6" and the bracelet fit in a way that it shows up well and does not slide off. Well-made.

Boho

June Birthstone Bracelet

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Simple But Chic Jewelry Set

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Cultured freshwater pearl cuff bracelet, 'Precious Dewdrops'

JOHANNE

Apr 3, 2017

elegant piece

well made, sturdy, everyday piece of jewelry which goes perfectly with other pearl pieces I have purchased

All Occasion

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Indonesian Silver Bracelet

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Lovely

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Featured Artist

Neeru Goel Sterling silver and gemstone jewelry

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"Collecting jewelry and gemstones has been my passion ever since childhood."

The artistry of Neeru Goel has been featured in Depth magazine.

"Hi! My name is Neeru Goel and I was born on September 19, 1960. I spent most of my childhood in Kolkata, a metropolis in West Bengal. Collecting... read more

Stirring Highlights Accentuate This Lovely Freshwater Pearl Necklace

A few years ago, I bought a lovely pearl necklace from NOVICA from one their Thai artisans, Sasina. From the... read more

More useful facts

The Pearl Bracelet

Pearls have been worn since ancient times and an Arab legend tells how dewdrops filled with moonlight fell into the ocean. Oysters swallowed them and they became pearls. In Greek mythology, Aphrodite, the goddess of love, was born from the sea. When she emerged, the droplets of water on her body became pearls.

Thai designer Sasina clusters the luminous gems in lavish beaded bracelets while Khun Boom sets them on novel leather bracelets. India's Neeru Goel presents pearls on bangles with royal Mughal styling; Mariella selects Mabe pearl hemispheres for Balinese cuff bracelets and pendant necklaces.

Novica's Pearl Bracelet collection features unique treasures from skilled artisan designers worldwide. Our pearl bracelets are primarily crafted in sterling silver, and many feature garnet and amethyst embellishments. There's one for every style and taste.