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Hamsa Grace
Hamsa Charm 3.5-Carat Amethyst Pendant Bracelet from India
Hamsa Grace, Hamsa Charm 3.5-Carat Amethyst Pendant Bracelet from India
Length: 7.5"
Parul
Weighing 3.5 carats, a faceted amethyst gemstone glints with purple hues, flanked by beautiful designs in sterling silver. Parul presents this pendant bracelet from India, which circles the wrist with... read more$29.99Artist: Parul
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Kintamani Lava
Lava Stone Stretch Bracelets (Pair) from Indonesia
Kintamani Lava, Lava Stone Stretch Bracelets (Pair) from Indonesia
Length: 7.5"
Bhakti Senang Hati
Bhakti Senang Hati presents this pair of handcrafted lava stone stretch bracelets. The organization works with physically disabled people of Bali, helping them to perform work and achieve... read more$23.99Artist: Bhakti Senang Hati
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Hamsa Hand
Carnelian Beaded Stretch Bracelet with Hamsa Hand
Hamsa Hand, Carnelian Beaded Stretch Bracelet with Hamsa Hand
Size: 6.25" Inner Circ. x 0.3" W
Asmara Putra
The protective talisman known as the Hamsa hand graces this stretch bracelet in the form of a sterling silver pendant. Asmara Putra in Bali creates the bracelet, which features a strand of fiery... read more$34.99Artist: Asmara Putra
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Protective Eye
Palm Fiber Bracelet with Prayer Charm
Protective Eye, Palm Fiber Bracelet with Prayer Charm
Size: 6.75" L (end to end) x 0.8" W
Wagner and Cassia
This unique bracelet is designed by Wagner and Cassia in Brazil. They use natural buriti palm fiber to create braided strands that circle the wrist. The bracelet is accented by 18k gold-plated brass... read more$27.99Artist: Wagner and Cassia
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Protective Eye
Lord's Prayer Medallion Golden Grass Bracelet
Protective Eye, Lord's Prayer Medallion Golden Grass Bracelet
Size: 6.75" L (end to end) x 0.7" W
Wagner and Cassia
This unique bracelet is designed by Wagner and Cassia in Brazil. They use capim dourado or "golden grass" to create braided strands that circle the wrist. The bracelet is accented by 18k... read more$27.99Artist: Wagner and Cassia
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Black and White Amulet
Unisex Crystal Black and White Adjustable Stretch Bracelet
Black and White Amulet, Unisex Crystal Black and White Adjustable Stretch Bracelet
Length: 6.75"
Omayra Jaramillo
Black and white always make a smashing combination, as shown in this original unisex and adjustable bracelet from Costa Rica's Omayra Jaramillo. To create the bracelet, the artisan combines crystal... read more$29.99Artist: Omayra Jaramillo
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Protection in Red
Handmade Crystal Beaded Red Stretch Bracelet from Costa Rica
Protection in Red, Handmade Crystal Beaded Red Stretch Bracelet from Costa Rica
Size: 7.5" Inner Circ. x 0.2" W
Omayra Jaramillo
The Turkish traditional amulet for protection known as Nazar is the focal point of this stretch bracelet designed and hand-crafted by Omayra Jaramillo in Costa Rica. She uses red and gold crystal... read more$29.99Artist: Omayra Jaramillo
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Hamsa Allure
2-Carat Smoky Quartz Pendant Bracelet from India
Hamsa Allure, 2-Carat Smoky Quartz Pendant Bracelet from India
Length: 7.5"
Parul
Alluring in its beauty, a faceted, two-carat gemstone of smoky quartz centers this pendant bracelet from India. Intricate links of sterling silver display openwork leaf patterns on either side of the... read more$29.99Artist: Parul
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Moonlit Protection
Handmade Onyx Shambhala-style Macrame Bracelet India
Moonlit Protection, Handmade Onyx Shambhala-style Macrame Bracelet India
Length: 6"
Rituu Agarwal
Bright as the harvest moon, sterling silver orbs share their glow with onyx, gem of protection, in this Shambhala-style bracelet. India's Rituu expertly knots the cotton bracelet by hand with macramé... read more$29.99Artist: Rituu Agarwal
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Gold Hamsa
Gold Plated Sterling Silver Pendant Bracelet Hamsa Indonesia
Gold Hamsa, Gold Plated Sterling Silver Pendant Bracelet Hamsa Indonesia
Length: 6.75"
Made Sri
Featuring a hamsa hand symbol, this pendant bracelet conveys a message of protection. Indonesian artisan Made Sri handcrafts her design from 14k gold plated sterling silver.$67.99Artist: Made Sri
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Angel Guardian
Collectible Protection Sterling Silver Rosary Charm Bracelet
Angel Guardian, Collectible Protection Sterling Silver Rosary Charm Bracelet
Length: 6.75"
Adriana de Gadea
Adriana de Gadea adapts the denario, or decade rosary, as a beautiful sterling silver bracelet. A symbol of her own faith, the chain features ten silver beads plus an additional globe that makes... read more$89.99Artist: Adriana de Gadea
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Golden Wing
Gold Plated Sterling Silver Pendant Bracelet Wing Indonesia
Golden Wing, Gold Plated Sterling Silver Pendant Bracelet Wing Indonesia
Length: 6.75"
Made Sri
Featuring a wing pendant, this bracelet conveys a message of flight. Indonesian artisan Made Sri handcrafts this piece from 14k gold plated sterling silver with a simple, eye-catching design.$69.99Artist: Made Sri
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Stellar Hamsa
Jasper and Sterling Silver Hamsa Bracelet from Thailand
Stellar Hamsa, Jasper and Sterling Silver Hamsa Bracelet from Thailand
Length: 7.5"
Tipa
Elegant jasper stones with brown planetary hues circle the wrist, punctuated by shining hematite stones in this bracelet from Thailand. Designed by Tipa, the bracelet features a sterling silver hamsa... read more$39.99Artist: Tipa
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Tranquil Protection II
Protection Jewelry Cotton Beaded Onyx Bracelet
Tranquil Protection II, Protection Jewelry Cotton Beaded Onyx Bracelet
Length: 6.25"
Rituu Agarwal
Rituu honors Buddhist meditation practices with the design of this black Shambhala-style bracelet. Meaning "bliss" in Sanskrit, the Shambhala-style bracelet symbolizes tranquility, peace and... read more$23.99Artist: Rituu Agarwal
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Tranquil Protection
Artisan Crafted Indian Shambhala-style Bracelet with Onyx
Tranquil Protection, Artisan Crafted Indian Shambhala-style Bracelet with Onyx
Length: 6.75"
Rituu Agarwal
Rituu honors Buddhist meditation practices with the design of this Shambhala-style bracelet. Meaning "bliss" in Sanskrit, the Shambhala-style bracelet symbolizes tranquility, peace and... read more$14.99Artist: Rituu Agarwal
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Protection
Handcrafted Cotton Shambhala-style Green Onyx Bracelet
Protection, Handcrafted Cotton Shambhala-style Green Onyx Bracelet
Length: 6.25"
Rituu Agarwal
Rituu honors Buddhist meditation practices with the design of this Shambhala-style bracelet. Meaning "bliss" in Sanskrit, the Shambhala-style bracelet symbolizes tranquility, peace and... read more$19.99Artist: Rituu Agarwal
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The Village Council
Your answers straight from the village experts


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.


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.


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.


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.


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 Protection Bracelets
Onyx Shambhala-style bracelet, 'Tranquil Protection'





By Tina
Beautiful
Very nicely made with tight braiding. The stones are heavier than expected. Nice weight to the bracelet.
Sterling silver charm bracelet, 'Angel Guardian'





By Victoria
Safe, Loved & Protected
I put it on immediately and havent taken it off since. I wear it on my left wrist along with my watch when at work as a nurse. I feel safe, loved and protected. The bracelet is feminine but substantial. I wear it in the shower and bath. It looks lovely and I am so happy to have purchased it.
Lava stone stretch bracelets, 'Kintamani Lava' (pair)





By Christina
Lava Stone Stretch Bracelets
Great set. Well strung. The beads are even and of a good weight, perfect for grounding. I am very happy to have these. Thank you!
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Asmara Putra Handcrafted sterling silver and gemstone jewelry
"My father always suggested that I live a simple and humble life because life is not only for the present day, but also for a bright future."