Bracelet and Anklet Style Variants

Bracelet and anklets are a style statement any day and anywhere. Both of these fashion accessories can be stacked and still look good. Ankles are often an overlooked part of the body to jewel up and anklets are a good option to beautify them.

Since both of them are on moving parts of your body comfort and strength are equally important. Knowing about different variants of bracelets and anklets will also help you choose more confidently. There are some bracelets which can also be worn like anklets. Here are the most common forms of bracelets and anklets.

TYPES OF BRACELET

Bangle and Cuff Bracelets

As the name suggests bangle bracelets are round and solid bracelets which you wear like a bangle but are much loosely fit than bangles. These can be stacked and are normally made of metal.

Cuff bracelets have a clasp in their construction so you do not have to slide them up your wrist. These clasps or gaps work in such a way that gives you a lot of ease while wearing or opening these bracelets.

Charm Bracelets

These are normally simple metal chains and have a special meaning to the wearer. These are even handed down generations even if they are not always made of precious metals. Some families add mementos and bracelets through the generations. If you feel like it you can also make them with precious metals and gemstones. Anklets can also be fitted with charms but normally that becomes uncomfortable, therefore not a popular system.

Tennis Bracelets

Tennis bracelets are normally thin and flexible. These are often studded with diamond and have a clasp. These are normally made in precious metal and are studded with gemstones. People normally like them as they are style statements and also very comfortable.

Gemstone and Pearl Bracelets

Gemstone bracelets are somewhat more casual and it is advisable to wear them accordingly. People normally use gemstones to mix and match colours with their personality or dress. There can also be a combination of diamonds with gemstones to get dramatic contrast. If not sure which gemstones to use with diamond use the stone of your birth month.

Pearls can also be used in bracelets and they do come in a variety of colours to mix and match with your style. Anklets are there which use diamonds or pearls and if you want that type of anklet just make sure the clasp is very strong.

ANKLETS

Anklets are normally fashioned from simple chains and give an added style to your feet. Here are some common chains which are used in anklets and bracelets to add elegance.

Bead Chains

These have metal balls liked with chain or wire.

Box Chains

This is a boxy design wherein square links interlock to create a popular chain.

Anchor chains

This chain has double links as connection to portray a heavy and sturdy appearance.

Cable Chains

A simple upright oval links create this flat chain.

Byzantine chains

Links interlocked in layers in the pattern of a rope.

Heart Chains

This is a very sweet and feminine design where heart shaped links gets connected to make a chain.

Curb or Cuban Chains

This is the popular chain style for men wherein in links lie flat but the chain can be thin or wide as per choice.

Figaro Chains

This chain uses small links interspersed with a larger oval-shaped link to make a pattern.