Bracelet Vintage
Bracelet Vintage
Ladies, which bracelet should I bid for?
This is a vintage styled one. Handmade.
http://cgi.ebay.com/Rhodochrosite-nugget-Garnet-BRACELET-Vintage-Style_W0QQitemZ300333442009QQcmdZViewItemQQptZHandcrafted_Artisan_Jewelry?hash=item45ed44a3d9&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14
This one is bold and modern. Factory made
http://cgi.ebay.com/Rhodochrosite-Garnet-Biwa-Pearl-Bracelet-925-Silver_W0QQitemZ180388790827QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item2a0002822b&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14
Rhodochrosite is my favorite stone. Price doesn't matter to me (their shipping costs are different) I'll only wear it when I have a pink shirt/dress on. I just can't decide what looks better overall. Any reasons why I should choose which one?
I'm 20 years old if that helps for what's age appropriate.
I'm only deciding on one, so as much as all of you like both. Which one would you choose if you had this choice. Thanks!
Handmade one. It is timeless! You can wear it when you're twenty, fourty, or sixty and it would still look b-e-a-utiful!
And since it is a unique peice, no one else will have one like yours.
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14k Gold Charm Bracelet
The 14k gold charm bracelet is as popular today as it has always been, usually crafted from a precious metal such as silver, platinum or 14k gold, charm bracelets still make a special gift for a special lady.
From little girls to fully grown ladies, all females love pretty and precious things, and a charm bracelet is both precious and, can be, a delightfully pretty thing. This most versatile, and very personal jewellery item, can represent a wearers’ personality, bearing charms that may be reminders of important life experiences and events, and is likely to tell a story of that person’s journey through life.
The subsequently added charms are traditionally made from the same metal as the bracelet to which they are attached and can be flat, three dimensional, contain precious gems and stones and can even have moving parts. Charms with moving parts are not easily come by these days, as they are no longer manufactured, these fascinating "mobile" charms are usually acquired as vintage pieces and will very likely be priced accordingly, the intricate work involved in creating a "mobile" charm is an art in itself.
For an interesting contrast, one can attach charms of a different coloured metal to the metal of the bracelet itself, eg. white gold charms on a 14k gold charm bracelet can look quite stunning.
Charm bracelets come in a variety of sizes and the length of chain acquired will depend on the age and preference of the wearer. A length of 6" is suitable for a baby or small child, a young girl would be better wearing a 7" bracelet and for adults there are bracelets made in 8" and 9" sizes. A bracelet can always be adjusted at a later date, for instance if someone has received one as a baby, when they reach adulthood and want to wear that bracelet, they can take it to a reputable jeweller and have additional links attached. Conversely, should someone inherit a charm bracelet and find it is too long, a good jeweller can always remove links to ensure an appropriate fit.
Not all charm bracelets are worn on the wrist; there is a penchant for wearing one on the ankle. Italian pre-loaded charm bracelets are ideal for this purpose as they are light in weight and can be obtained with all of the charms in place, usually having a uniform appearance due to the charms being of one or two types, evenly spaced around the chain.
So if you are going to buy a special gift for that very special "lady" in your life - even if you are buying it for yourself - there are many choices to make. Is it going to worn on the wrist or ankle? Should it be pre-loaded with charms or be open to evolve with the wearers journey through life? Do you obtain a silver, platinum or 14k gold charm bracelet? Which charm would make the best starter charm? What size would be appropriate right now?
Whatever your choice, this timeless piece of collectible jewellery will never cease to delight.
About the Author
Denise has a wide range of interests including animal welfare, healthy eating and collectibles. Vintage and modern charm bracelets have fascinated her since she was gifted her first charm bracelet at the age of 16. You can visit her charm bracelet website at http://whitegold-charmbracelet.com
