Bracelets vary in both styles and materials. The term bracelet usually refers to a flexible piece of jewelry, one that drapes softly around the wrist. A well fitting bracelet should be loose enough to be comfortable and not put pressure on your wrist yet snug enough so it does not slide too far down onto your hand. A bangle is a slender, rigid circlet that seems to float along the wrist as the wearer moves her arm. Bangles are usually narrow and are often worn in pairs or trios. Some women like to collect bangles and mass them together to form a glimmering entity that creates its own music as they clink together. A cuff is a wide, rigid bracelet that may take the form of a circlet with a hinged opening, or it may embrace only three.

Mesh bracelets range in diameter from narrow to wide and may lie flat against the wrist or have a circular design. They are fashioned from a flexible, circular mesh that terminates in decorated ends. The tennis bracelet is a contemporary classic named in honor of tennis champion Chris Evert, who popularized the style by sporting it on her wrist during her many competitions. This simple yet very elegant bracelet may feature a row of circular gemstones, most commonly diamonds, set in prongs or a series of channel set baguette and round gemstones or diamonds. Charm bracelets start with a classic link, as narrow or wide as the wearer chooses. These links will support the charms as they are added to the bracelet. Over the years, the wearer creates a personal piece of jewelry that reflects the important occasions of her life. Multitudes of designs in the shape of objects or symbols, often engraved with significant dates, spell out the landmark moments of the wearer’s life.