Handcrafted bracelets are a piece of jewelry that is something to cherish–and when I say handcrafted–I mean-strung, woven, or wired BY HAND. Sure you can be at Wal-Mart or the latest hip store that might be selling some beaded jewelry in the jewelry section–but most of that has been factory made–in a line of assembly.A [...]

When I was sweet sixteen, XX years ago, the most fashionable jewelry to have, the first “real” jewelry, was a 14 karat gold charm bracelet. My parents gave me the gold link bracelet and my first charm, a gold “16? surrounded with pearls. Grandma gave me a January calendar page charm with a tiny garnet [...]

Bangle bracelets have been around for a very long time, dating back to ancient Egypt. The styles worn by ancient cultures very much resemble the ones that are popular still. They are typically round and made from precious metals.Typically these bracelets are worn in multiples. They slip over the hand and onto the wrist. The [...]