Statement bracelets speak for themselves - vintage bracelets & antique bangles speak to you too!
Arm jewelry is one of the oldest pieces of jewelry known to mankind. Even in the Palaeolithic Age, we humans felt the need to decorate our wrists and make a statement. Very early on, shells and stones were worn on a string on the arm. With the beginning of metalworking around 4,000 years before the birth of Christ, arm jewelry with ritual significance began to emerge in Egypt, Mesopotamia and China. In Roman, Greek and Celtic times, men wore metal or leather arm jewelry for protection in battle. Over the last few centuries, this history has given rise to ornate arm jewelry that has been worn throughout the ages as an expression of wealth, affiliation and as a status symbol. During the Renaissance, arm jewelry was often worn over clothing as a sign of wealth . In Northern Europe, wide bracelets for the upper arm or forearm came into fashion. Nowadays, a bracelet or bangle is a fashion statement without words. The variety and loving craftsmanship that has gone into the design of bracelets and bangles over the ages never ceases to amaze and amaze us.
From tennis matches to opera galas: enjoy a glamorous appearance with a charming companion on your arm
There is no occasion for which you cannot have the right bracelet with you. Vintage bracelets and antique bangles are indispensable accessories for every occasion. A few classics:
- Tennis bracelet: The absolute classic - the diamond bracelet. The rivière bracelet, a delicate bracelet with a tight row of individually set diamonds that flow around the wrist, has been popular since 1920. In England, this is known as the eternity bracelet. When tennis player Chris Evert lost her diamond bracelet at the 1987 US Open and the match was interrupted to search for it, the new, influential term was born - tennis bracelet. Our tip: Don't wear your vintage diamond bracelet to play tennis. Wear it to watch tennis and for any other occasion. From a business look to an opera gala, the classic diamond bracelet is the perfect addition to your glamorous appearance.
- Begging bracelet: Begging for a supply of charms . A charm bracelet is a small bracelet or bracelet to which several small charms can be attached. Over time, this results in a very individual piece of jewelry that tells a new story from the wearer's life with each new charm pendant. Charm bracelets are also very popular as gifts for family and friends, as new charms can be attached for different occasions.
- Pearl bracelet: You don't need a wedding to wear pearls. Pearls have fascinated mankind for thousands of years. In addition to the typical natural beauty in elegant white, golden South Sea pearls, dark Tahitian pearls, Akoya pearls and freshwater cultured pearls have been used to create unique bracelets. Each pearl bracelet can be described as one of a kind, as each pearl is a unique natural product.
- Flex bracelets and bangles: As the name suggests, these bracelets and bangles are flexible.
This means that these bracelets and bangles are easily stretchable and bendable. One of the best-known manufacturers is Fope. - Bangles and cuffs: Bangles are also bracelets. Made from gold, silver or other precious metals, bangle bracelets come in different shapes and sizes. They are made in gold or silver in a purist style, in a closed form or as a bangle to simply slip on. To set accents, cabochon-cut gemstones have been used for ages. Cuffs are usually wider bangles that can also be worn over clothing.
First choice second-hand: practical tips for choosing your vintage bracelets
Here at much too much, we would be delighted if you took a new vintage bracelet or an antique bangle to your heart. We have a few practical recommendations for you.
- There is a suitable precious metal for every skin tone. Red gold harmonizes very well with paler skin tones, yellow gold suits pale and tanned skin, silver creates an attractive accent on darker skin.
- When choosing the right bracelet, the stature of the wearer also plays a role. Delicate bracelets and fine bracelets look best on a petite wrist.
are shown to their best advantage. Wide vintage bracelets and heavy antique bangles or wide cuffs are the perfect accessories for larger wrists. - For a tight-fitting bracelet, you should allow at least half a centimeter of slack around the circumference of the wrist. A gap of 1-2 cm is perfect for loose bracelets. Under no circumstances should the bracelet be too long so that the bracelet does not get lost or snag somewhere. The usual length of a women's bracelet is 16 to 19 cm, a men's bracelet is usually 20 to 23 cm long.
long. - Right or left or on both arms? There are no rules or traditions in our culture that dictate a particular side. The decisive factors are practical considerations and personal taste. Bracelets can also be combined with watches; on the wrist of the writing hand, bracelets or bangles can become uncomfortable in everyday life, so they are worn on the other wrist.
- Vintage bracelets or antique bangles are real team players and very easy to combine. With matching earrings, a necklace or rings, you can easily put together an expressive ensemble.
Are you interested in other pieces of jewelry and objects with which you can combine your vintage arm jewelry? Explore our treasure troves:
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