How to choose and wear a gold bracelet correctly?

The perfect picture of a stylish look can be easily ruined with the help of unfortunate accessories. Just as the frame in a painting is designed to complete the master’s creation, so a bracelet, when chosen skillfully, becomes the final point of the entire image. Often the “reading” of your image and you as a person depends on this point.

The bracelet is too much of an accent piece to go unnoticed. As social surveys confirm, it is the eyes and hands that men pay attention to during their first conversation with a girl.

What should the bracelet be like? Beautiful in appearance, but not only. The bracelet should fit perfectly in size, match your appearance type, as well as other accessories. The task, let's say, is not easy. But if you choose wisely, you will get a wonderful ensemble.

What are they, modern gold bracelets? How to choose them correctly, what is best to wear them with? And most importantly: how not to make a mistake with the size of the product you like? Read about this and more in our article below.

A little history of bracelets

The bracelet has a long history and has gone through more than one reincarnation before becoming a popular piece of jewelry. In terms of how long it has been worn, only the ring can compete with it.

Ancient people made hoop bracelets from animal veins and skin, and the prototype of the first pendants were animal fangs. Back then, hoops were multifunctional: they served as decoration, an amulet, and also protected a man’s wrist from blows and animal bites. Over time, all these roles merged into one - jewelry-amulets.

As time passed, materials and techniques for processing decorative items changed. Primitive bracelets were replaced by products made of metal and precious stones. They already performed a status function and were used in official ceremonies.

In Europe, bracelets entered jewelry fashion only in the 17th century, along with three-quarter sleeves. Bracelets were mainly worn by rich aristocrats at balls.

The beginning/middle of the 20th century saw the era of massive bracelets (cuff bracelets, watch bracelets). Women's bracelets made of pearl threads set the tone in classical fashion, and in non-classical fashion - chain bracelets and cuffs with multi-colored gems.

Who came up with the idea of ​​putting it on the leg?

Different nationalities have different attitudes towards wearing ankle bracelets. Once upon a time it was considered vulgar in our country, but now it is associated with the beach season. This tradition came from the East, Egypt and the countries of the Arab world.

• In India, grooms give their brides anklets to wear as a sign of engagement.
• Residents of Mesopotamia emphasize their high position in society and material wealth with expensive jewelry.
• In Ancient Egypt, it was believed that the bracelet protected against evil spirits and helped avoid damage and the evil eye.
• In Europe, the fashion for questionnaires appeared in the middle of the last century with the development of the hippie style.

Today, the bracelet variety for legs, as well as for arms, is selected in accordance with the style of the entire image or the features of clothing. The accessory can be made of various materials :

• precious metals;
• plastic;
• threads;
• skin;
• shells, etc.

You can wear it on any leg, the main thing is that it fits organically into the overall style. It is unacceptable to wear jewelry on unkempt legs, drawing attention to the flaw.

Bracelets harmonize with:

• shorts;
• loose linen skirts;
• flowing chiffon sundresses;
• dresses that fit your figure.

Anklets do not go well with skinny jeans, long trousers and leggings.

Not every representative of the fair half of humanity has foot jewelry in her collection. This accessory is suitable :

• for a teenage girl;
• hippie girls;
• liberated lady.

Reference . The dress code of many organizations does not allow even relaxed women to flaunt their profiles.

Foot forms:

When wearing a bracelet, it is important that your feet are well-groomed:

Decoration on the leg in combination with jeans:

Beaded bracelet:

The bracelet will look great with a dress and high heels:

Style decides

Before purchasing a gold bracelet, it is advisable to decide what clothes you will wear it with. The bracelet should be appropriate and combined with other accessories.

A flat, not wide chain with original weaving is considered a universal classic. This option is suitable for both the office and a formal reception.

Modern fashion allows for the combination of several gold bracelets in one ensemble. Provided that they have the same shape and design. Otherwise, such a tandem will look like rude kitsch.

Evening romantic models - bracelets with pearls, LOVE theme (with alternating colors and textures). These models look good with an open cocktail dress.

Advice from YuK : the beauty of the bracelet is fully revealed on open parts of the body!

Some models are meant to be worn over clothing. These include wide bangles and cuffs.

Bracelets with various thematic charms, chain bracelets without decorative elements are perfect for a casual, “boho” style. For young fashionistas, jewelers have come up with bracelets with removable charm details in the form of cute figures, flowers, and animals.

Try

A product made of precious metal must have a special mark - hallmark . There are 585, 750, 958, 999 samples. The numbers indicate the purity of the gold: the higher the purity, the more gold the jewelry contains. The test also indicates the softness of the accessory. Pure gold is a soft, fragile metal, so it is combined with base metals.

Jewelry 999 standard is not suitable for everyday wear, but will be an excellent evening accessory

Inspect the product. The links should be uniform, fastened well, and not stretched. Pay attention to the scratches. Try to fasten the jewelry and unfasten it yourself: this way you will find out whether you can do without outside help to put on the jewelry.

Women's gold bracelet on hand

And, of course, answer your question honestly: do you like the bracelet, does it fit comfortably? Nobody canceled the personal feelings when purchasing.

Body type and features

Your body type plays a determining role when choosing a bracelet. The sophistication of the hand and fingers is most effectively emphasized by openwork bracelets or airy multi-layer models with pendants. They will add lightness and tenderness to your image, and also hide excessive thinness.

For girls of thin stature, multilayer chain bracelets, soft glider models with hinged/spring joints, and wicker models, including those with multi-colored pendants, are best suited. But only in free sliding on the wrist! The same applies to wide models.

Bracelets on wide wrists should move easily and freely. Compression of the hand visually increases its volume!

Girls with curvy figures can wear wide and narrow models at the same time. Thin multi-layer bracelets or bracelets with a large central element (for example, a gem) are also suitable for them. The main rule: the product should not weigh down the proportions of your body!

As for the design of the bracelet, plump ladies should avoid soft bracelets, but hard ones will be very useful: closed form or spring (split ring), hinged.

How to determine the size of a bracelet?

The bracelet is selected according to size - when the product does not pinch your hand and does not dangle on it. This bracelet does not interfere with everyday activities and is practically invisible on your hand.

A time-tested rule: there should be approximately 1 cm between the bracelet and the wrist (your thumb can fit freely).

The simplest algorithm for determining size: measure your hand at the widest point, and then add 1-2 cm to the resulting figure.

Valid combinations

If you like to decorate yourself with a large number of items, you will still have to adhere to some rules:

• bracelets should occupy no more than a third or half of the forearm of one hand;
• if they are worn on both hands at the same time, then a quarter of the forearm will be enough;
• stick to one concept - one of the decorations should be the main one, the rest should be secondary, similar in idea;
• find a common style, texture or symbol in jewelry;
• combine different textures of the same color.

Fashion changes quickly, so be guided by the latest trends. Don't be afraid to experiment, but don't overdo it either . Start with a combination of three or four products.

We select the thickness of the bracelet depending on the proportions of the hands

The beauty of an accessory, like the aroma of a perfume, is fully revealed by its owner. A laconic chain bracelet or a rigid closed hoop will look good on a thin hand with long fingers.

A multi-layer bracelet with fine inlay - in this combination it does not look massive. On the contrary, it will make the hand visually more graceful.

Ladies with curvy figures are advised to take a closer look at voluminous models with openwork, asymmetrical links and rings. They will visually make the hand thinner and the image lighter and airier.

How to wear a bracelet correctly?

Even the thinnest chain bracelet is always a noticeable detail. After all, it is the accessories that set the final accents in the image.

Stylists advise buying a bracelet last, when the outfit and basic accessories have already been decided.

The more elegant your clothes, the brighter the bracelet should be. And vice versa - the most successful tandem with an office suit will be a discreet bracelet with small inlay.

Five tips for wearing bracelets from the Jewelry Card network:

1. The bracelet is worn “solo” on the right hand without a watch or other jewelry;
2. Always wear one accent piece of jewelry on one hand: be it a large ring or a massive bracelet;
3. All decorations that are not from the same set should have something in common with each other in weight, size, width, and design. A wide and bright bracelet does not go well with thin earrings or a chain;
4. The bracelet should not be hidden under the sleeve - this is bad form. Only massive hard bracelets (rim-type or “cuff” type) are worn over clothing;
5. The stones must have similar visual characteristics. If the product is selected for a set, then it is better to buy a bracelet with stones of approximately the same shape.

Which hand should I wear the bracelet on?

Let's see what bracelet etiquette says: the bracelet is worn on the “working” hand, that is, on the right for right-handers, on the left for left-handers. In this case, the wristwatch is put on the hand opposite to the one on which the bracelet is worn. However, today such a division is very arbitrary. The main thing is the feeling of comfort in the sock, and it’s up to you to decide on which hand.

How to wear bracelets with each other and with other jewelry?

Modern fashion allows wearing two, three or four bracelets at the same time, but no more than 7-10 (on both hands). Any thematic composition of bracelets is made according to one principle: 1-2 bracelets as a base, the rest as an addition.

An evening bracelet with large precious stones is best worn solo, together with “top” accessories (earrings, pendant). But massive rings do not require additions as a bracelet, except perhaps in the form of a thin rim on the opposite hand.

Gold and silver are usually worn separately from jewelry. If a man has jewelry made of simple material on one hand, it is better to wear accessories with precious metal another time, or at least on the other wrist.

Thin, elegant bracelets with pendants can be paired with earrings of any fancy shape, size and color, with inserts of colored stones, enamel, and pearls.

Wear bracelets with watches

But what if the hand on which it is customary to wear a watch is already occupied by your favorite bracelet? Today it is allowed to wear both accessories at the same time if their alliance looks appropriate.

The tradition of wearing a bracelet separately from other accessories dates back to the days of Hollywood in the 50s. Back then, men put a wedding ring/ring on their right hand and a watch on their left. Thus, the bracelet was on one side, and the watch was on the opposite side. Advice from YuK: You should not wear watches between bracelets in the same style - they will visually merge. An intricate bracelet should be combined with a strict watch and, conversely, an elaborate watch can be complemented with a laconic decoration.

How to combine a bracelet with clothes?

It all depends on the overall style of the chosen bow. It is not recommended to combine the bracelet with bright prints and shiny sequins in clothes. This will visually reduce the cost of the decoration.

Winter time

In late autumn and winter, when jackets, coats and other clothes with long sleeves are used, stylists recommend wearing wide ring bracelets. Large accessories look good over sleeves. Options with pendants are also suitable.

Advice from YK: The sleeve of outerwear should be as laconic as possible, without cuffs, embroidery, frills or other trim.

Summer time

Summer time allows you to experiment with shape/decor, alternating narrow and wide bracelets to match different dresses. With short sleeves or an open top, extraordinary geometry, romantic models with large Love pendants, as well as multi-colored floristry look good. Luxurious flowers studded with small diamonds, gilded berries, delicate stems and delightfully delicate flower petals - whatever you want! In the colorful variety of summer, bright accessories are always appropriate.

Evening option

A distinctive feature of evening bracelets is bright details, massive patterns and abundant inlay. Expensive, high-quality materials are used as decorative inserts: precious metals, natural stones, Swarovski crystals. Such products attract attention with their complex and rich texture, as well as lush decor.

Selection of bracelets for sleeves

Clothing with short sleeves leaves a wider field for experimentation than with long sleeves.

Under a long sleeve, you should choose a bracelet so that it is visible and at the same time harmonizes with outerwear.

A wide ring or a voluminous bracelet with pendants looks impressive on top of the sleeve. There is no point in overloading the brush if the sleeve has trim (print, embroidery) or widens towards the bottom.

Which bracelets suit a sporty style?

Gold chain bracelets of the simplest shape and laconic design will suit a sporty style. Frame and flexible accessories made of any materials, with pendants that can be worn over sports gloves, are welcome.

Such a product should sit comfortably on the hand, withstand active movements and not cling to clothing.

A non-metal option - rope bracelets with symbols, or models with pendants on a red thread. It is believed that such a product brings good luck and happiness, regardless of which hand it is worn on.

When is a bracelet required?

When you are wearing a blouse with a closed top or a dress with a stand-up collar, where “top” accessories (earrings, chains) are unnecessary.

An exquisite bracelet will be an excellent addition to an open dress, or to a jacket with fitted or three-quarter sleeves.

Thin multilayer chain bracelets or models with massive pendants look good with sleeveless options (sundresses, shirt dresses).

When a bracelet is no longer needed

When you are wearing a smart blouse/dress with lace or embroidery. The same goes for winter sweaters with chunky patterns or chunky knits.

The combination of a gold bracelet and a silver watch (and vice versa) is considered bad manners. If a gold bracelet is chosen, then earrings or rings should be made of a similar metal. In some cases, a combination of silver and white gold is allowed.

Select products based on the principle of harmonious compatibility with each other. On one hand with three or more jewelry, or with a massive ring, a gold bracelet will be superfluous.

Trace of history: right or left hand, which one to choose?

It is customary for hippies to give baubles. There is a sign: take a bracelet from your best friend, make a wish and wear it on the left. For a couple in love, there is another ritual: to tie two baubles and wear them with their loved one on the same hand, and in this case it does not matter which one.

Some ancient echoes of signs have survived to this day. Any piece of jewelry can become a talisman if you believe strongly.

Right wrist

There is a belief that it takes away someone else’s energy, so you shouldn’t take money with your right palm, as this way you can incur damage or the evil eye. Based on this, it is concluded that all accessories on the right attract energy.

Left wrist

It gives off energy, and this property is used to get rid of negativity. It is important to select round-shaped protective jewelry for your left hand. Thus, a bracelet on the left side of the body can attract love and money, and precious stones will enhance protection by putting up a barrier against damage. White gold especially stands out; it becomes a reliable shield against negativity for its owner.