This page will contain wikis about Bracelet, as they become available.BraceletBead and wire stlyed Braclet Metal and silicone "awareness" style braceletsA bracelet is an article of clothing or jewelry which is worn around the wrist. Bracelets can be manufactured from cloth or metal, and sometimes contain rocks, wood, and/or shells. Bracelets are also used for medical and identification purposes, such as allergy bracelets and hospital tags. In the late 1980s, "snap bracelets" -- felt-covered metal bracelets that curved around one's wrist when gently hit against it -- were a popular fad. The recent use of colored silicone rubber as a material for producing sports bracelets was popularized by Nike and Lance Armstrong through the Yellow Livestrong band. Its success has led to the use of these 'awareness' bracelets as low cost tools for information campaigns and charity projects. These sports bracelets are also known otherwise as 'baller id bands', 'wristbands' or 'baller bands'. The in-line thin diamond bracelet that features a symmetrical pattern of diamonds is called a tennis bracelet. According to Diamond Bug, in 1987 Chris Evert, the former World No. 1 woman tennis player and the winner of 18 Grand Slam singles titles, was playing in the U.S. Open. She was wearing an elegant, light in-line diamond bracelet, which accidentally broke and the match was interrupted to allow Chris to recover her precious diamonds. The 'tennis bracelet' incident sparked a new name for the item and sparked a huge jewelry trend. Tennis bracelets continued to be worn by various tennis stars like Serena Williams and Gabriela Sabatini. Bracelets that are in solid form, usually some metal, are referred to as bangles or bangle bracelets. They can be smooth, textured or set with stones. In India, glass bangles are common. Made from ordinary glass that is about 1/4 - 1/8 inch in width, they are worn in groups so that arm movement causes them to make a pleasant sound rather like the clinking of wind chimes. Although the term armlet may be technically similar, it is taken to mean an item that sits on the upper arm: an arm ring. The origin of the term 'bracelet' is from the Latin 'brachile' meaning 'of the arm', via the Old French 'barcel'. Azabache Bracelets are part of latin culture having great significance. Mal de ojo, or evil eye, is believed to result of excessive admiration or envious looks by others. Having newborn babies wear an azabache (a gold bracelet or necklace with a black or red coral charm in the form of a fist), is believed to protect them from the evil eye.
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The origin of the term 'bracelet' is from the Latin 'brachile' meaning 'of the arm', via the Old French 'barcel'. Literary canon is also understood as the body of work attributed to an author that is widely accepted as genuine. Although the term armlet may be technically similar, it is taken to mean an item that sits on the upper arm: an arm ring. Geek canon. Made from ordinary glass that is about 1/4 - 1/8 inch in width, they are worn in groups so that arm movement causes them to make a pleasant sound rather like the clinking of wind chimes. Chinese classic texts. In India, glass bangles are common. Western canon. They can be smooth, textured or set with stones. Literary canon, a body of literature which is widely considered to define a certain civilization, such as:
She was wearing an elegant, light in-line diamond bracelet, which accidentally broke and the match was interrupted to allow Chris to recover her precious diamonds. Canon (music), a contrapuntal composition that employs a melody with one or more imitations. Open. Canon (art), a set of rules and measurements used in creating a work of art. 1 woman tennis player and the winner of 18 Grand Slam singles titles, was playing in the U.S. Tripitaka. According to Diamond Bug, in 1987 Chris Evert, the former World No. Taoist canon. The in-line thin diamond bracelet that features a symmetrical pattern of diamonds is called a tennis bracelet. Biblical canon. These sports bracelets are also known otherwise as 'baller id bands', 'wristbands' or 'baller bands'. Canon, a collection of texts accepted by a religious community as authoritative or divinely inspired, such as:
In the late 1980s, "snap bracelets" -- felt-covered metal bracelets that curved around one's wrist when gently hit against it -- were a popular fad. Canon law, all legislation adopted by an ecumenical council of the Catholic or Eastern Orthodox churches. Bracelets are also used for medical and identification purposes, such as allergy bracelets and hospital tags. Bracelets can be manufactured from cloth or metal, and sometimes contain rocks, wood, and/or shells. A bracelet is an article of clothing or jewelry which is worn around the wrist. |