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Are you thinking of picking up a bracelet as a gift for your favorite jewelry lover? The choice may not be as simple as you think. There are many, many different styles of bracelets to choose from--from charm to medic alert. If you know someone special that loves to wear bracelets, you may need to take a lesson in bracelet types before you can choose the style that is right for her.

Charm Bracelets - These have been around for a long time and many of us wore them when we were teens or younger. Originally, you bought the bracelet and added charms to it to represent special occasions or areas of interest that pertained to your life. Now, you can find charm bracelets with charms included to wear as a fashion statement with youthful, fun-loving fashions.

Sports Bracelets - These are a modern trend and are often made of colored silicone to signify a particular sports team or for awareness of a particular cause or charity. They are a favorite for many children and adults as well.

Tennis Bracelets - This style of bracelet may feature a symmetrical row of diamonds or other gems which completely encircles the wrist. It got its name from tennis star Chris Evert but is worn with casual and dressy or business clothing as an accessory.

Bangle Bracelets - These bracelets are solid and are usually worn by sliding over the hand and wrist where they "bangle" on the arm. They can be any width from the tiniest to extremely wide, in a smooth or rough finish, and may have other decorative items on the metal. Many women choose to wear an assortment of bangle bracelets in groups.

Link Bracelets - These bracelets are those that are made of sections of metal or other solid material and are then linked together so that they move easily. These bracelets are made on the same principle as the linked watchbands found on many watches.

Beaded Bracelets - While these bracelets are often featured in American jewelry collections, they are often found in fashion jewelry as well. They are made from any variety of strung beads made from various materials and gemstones and may be designed in a variety of patterns. They may have only a single strand of beads or many strands grouped together.

Friendship Bracelets - Due to the significance of these bracelets, they are often handmade from embroidery thread. They may be made from a half-hitch knot of other similar style or pattern. These are often used by adolescents and those with a free-spirited attitude. For a more mature version, you can find sterling silver bracelets that are printed around the outer surface with words of friendship.

Cuff Bracelets - this is a wide, rigid bracelet that may have a hinged opening to put it on or may only close around Â¾ of the wrist so that there is an opening to put it on.

In addition to having many styles of bracelets, there are also a number of materials and finishes that can be used to create them. Smooth, hammered, textured, or even woven metals may be used as well as leather or silicone. With the diversity of styles and materials, there is no limit to the different types of bracelets that are available to suit every individual taste and need!

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