What makes a women’s bracelet eco-friendly?

Artisans the world over utilize the natural materials at their disposal to create beautiful, sustainable jewelry. Wood, bamboo and dried gourds. Coconut shells, rattan and terra-cotta. Even natural grasses lend themselves to a jeweler's creativity while art glass beads and pendants can be made from discarded bottles. Some artisans reclaim precious silver from photographic negatives. Colorful magazine pages can become tightly-rolled beads protected by a coat of varnish. Always creative, artists craft their bracelets out of innovative, eco-conscious materials.

How do I know if my bracelet is handmade?

Handmade women's bracelets each have their own unique characteristics. Color, texture, size and design all vary. Often, the technique alone will tell you, for example, hand-knotted, braided or woven bracelets. Leather bracelets with cutout motifs or embossing are usually crafted by hand.Thai jewelry by Karen silversmiths shows hand-stamped geometric or floral motifs and beads are usually made of fine silver, which is more malleable than sterling. Similarly, filigree jewelry is a meticulous handcrafted process. Most bracelets with natural, sustainable or recycled materials are handmade. Even some of the most sophisticated and modern gold and silver may be signed by the artist who made it.The most common indicator that a bracelet is handmade is the detailed and intricate design. Novica artisans demonstrate their techniques in the many videos on www.novica.com youll find the links on their product descriptions and also on the artisan bio page.

What bracelet-making techniques have been passed down through generations?

Traditional bracelet-making techniques have been passed down over generations around the world. Women's bracelets in gold and silver are usually crafted with the lost wax technique. The image is sculpted in wax and enveloped in a mold materia. As molten gold or silver is poured into the mold, the wax image melts and the metal takes its place. However coiling fine strands of metal results in Andean filigree jewelry. Balinese artistry applies polished spirals and tendrils as well as tiny globes known as jawan to sleek silver jewelry. And a few contemporary artisans even weave or crochet the slender silver strands.Jade was highly prized by the Maya and still has an important place in modern Guatemalan jewelry. Amber from the rich mines in southern Mexico adorns the women's bracelets, necklaces, and earrings of the area. Macrame and beading are popular everywhere for boho style. And West Africas handmade beadwork is renowned the world over.

Do any women’s bracelets have particular cultural significance?

women's bracelets carried immense cultural significance in ancient times and they still do. In Perus pre-Hispanic societies, gold represented the sun, and jewelry indicated social status and identity, as it also did among the Maya of Mexico and Central America. In India, bangles or kangans showed a woman was married and are a part of the 16 adornments customarily worn by a Hindu bride. Traditional West African beads are a sign of cultural identity. Each one has a meaning and tells a story.Today, women's bracelets are still culturally significant. In India, jewelry often depicts religious symbols and meditative mantras. Balinese bracelets may also depict dragons, thought to be the protectors of the gods, or the Hindu Barong deity, also a protection symbol. Motifs stamped into Karen hill tribe silver encourage living in harmony with nature. The hand-knotted bracelets of Guatemala symbolize friendship but evolved from a silent protest for loved ones missing during the country's armed conflict. Today, friends each tie a bracelet on the others arm and make a wish. The bracelet is worn until it wears out and falls off so the wish will come true.

What are the most popular materials to make women’s bracelets?

Silver, gold, brass and copper have been popular for thousands of years and are often set with colorful gemstones. Artisans in different regions of the world take advantage of unique local resources, such as Brazilian golden grass, leather and coconut shell from Thailand, and carved bone jewelry from Bali. Intricate openwork carving, known as jali, can be seen in bangles from India. West Africa has a long tradition of beadwork, with beautiful beads made from recycled glass and even plastic becoming popular in recent years.

Unique Wood Bracelet Collection at NOVICA

Gemstone beaded bracelets, 'Powers of Water' (set of 3) - Set of 3 Natural Sandal Wood and Gemstone Beaded Bracelets

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Powers of Water, Set of 3 Natural Sandal Wood and Gemstone Beaded Bracelets

Sumit Dhawan

(1)

$34 Wholesale

$34

Trang Belle, Multicolor Wood Beaded Artisan Crafted Bracelet

Length: 7.5"

Sumalee Nawakul

(184)

$21.25 Wholesale

~~$25~~ $21.25

Green India, Wood bangle bracelet

Size: 7.75" Inner Circ. x 1.3" W

Vipin

(138)

$23 Wholesale

$23

Waves of Happiness, Colorful Eco-Friendly Beaded Stretch Bracelet from Ghana

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(7)

$34 Wholesale

$34

The Only One, Wood Bead and Recycled Glass Bracelet

Length: 7.5"

Eliasu Adams

(16)

$25 Wholesale

$25

Wood beaded wrap bracelet, 'Tangerine Spin' (1 in) - Orange Beaded Wood Wrap Bracelet with Bells (1 In)

Tangerine Spin, Orange Beaded Wood Wrap Bracelet with Bells (1 In)

Size: 7" L (end to end) x 1.2" W

Sumalee Nawakul

(184)

$19 Wholesale

$19

Story of Life, Handmade Sese Wood Beaded Stretch Bracelet

Length: 7.5"

Eliasu Adams

(16)

$25 Wholesale

$25

Dark Visage, Black Horn Skull Beaded Pendant Bracelet

Length: 7.75"

Made Wardika

(1081)

$37 Wholesale

$37

Boho Essential, Bracelet Handmade with Aquamarine Amazonite Ash Wood Beads

Size: 9.5" Inner Circ. x 0.4" W

Marice Nuñez

(2)

$44 Wholesale

$44

Wood beaded wrap bracelet, 'Fuchsia Spin' (1 in) - Fuchsia Beaded Wood Wrap Bracelet with Bells (1 In)

Fuchsia Spin, Fuchsia Beaded Wood Wrap Bracelet with Bells (1 In)

Sumalee Nawakul

(184)

$14 Wholesale

$14

Wood beaded wrap bracelet, 'Sunshine Spin' (1 in) - Yellow Beaded Wood Wrap Bracelet with Bells (1 In)

Sunshine Spin, Yellow Beaded Wood Wrap Bracelet with Bells (1 In)

Size: 7" L (end to end) x 1.2" W

Sumalee Nawakul

(184)

$19 Wholesale

$19

Colorful Hex, Colorful Wood Beaded Pendant Bracelet from India

Size: 7" Inner Circ. x 0.9" W

Sabir

(99)

$17 Wholesale

$17

Your Yellow Self, Eco-Friendly Beaded Stretch Bracelet with Yellow Accents

Eliasu Adams

(16)

$25 Wholesale

$25

Peaceful Spirit, Fair Trade Macrame Wood Bead Shambhala-style Bracelet

Length: 5.5"

Rituu Agarwal

(1071)

$27 Wholesale

$27

Bone and mango wood bangles, 'Blue Saga' (set of 3) - Blue Bone and Mango Wood Bangle Bracelets (Set of 3)

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Blue Saga, Blue Bone and Mango Wood Bangle Bracelets (Set of 3)

Size: 8" Inner Circ. x 0.2" W

Vipin

(138)

$19 Wholesale

$19

Sweet Lady, Green Beaded Stretch Bracelet from Ghana

Length: 7.5"

Eliasu Adams

(16)

$27 Wholesale

$27

Remembering Passion, Brown Wood and Recycled Plastic Bracelet from Ghana

Length: 7.5"

Rita Addo Zakour

(273)

$27 Wholesale

$27

Wood and recycled glass beaded stretch bracelets, 'Eco Reverence' (pair) - Wood and Recycled Glass Stretch Bracelets (Pair)

Eco Reverence, Wood and Recycled Glass Stretch Bracelets (Pair)

Length: 7.5"

Eliasu Adams

(16)

$27 Wholesale

$27

Wood beaded stretch bracelets, 'Fascinating Delight in Blue' (pair) - Wood Beaded Stretch Bracelets (Pair)

Fascinating Delight in Blue, Wood Beaded Stretch Bracelets (Pair)

Size: 6.75" Inner Circ. x 0.3" W

Sabir

(99)

$17 Wholesale

$17

Salmon Band, Leather Wristband Bracelet from Thailand

Length: 6.75"

Chaloemphon

(375)

$19 Wholesale

$19

Strong Heart, Eco-Friendly Purple Beaded Bracelet from Ghana

Length: 7.5"

Eliasu Adams

(16)

$27 Wholesale

$27

Virtuous Path, Handmade Eco-Friendly Beaded Stretch Bracelet

Length: 7.5" x 0.4" W

Eliasu Adams

(16)

$25 Wholesale

$25

Gold accented lapis lazuli beaded stretch bracelet, 'Batuan Tune' - Gold Accented Lapis Lazuli Beaded Stretch Bracelet from Bali

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Batuan Tune, Gold Accented Lapis Lazuli Beaded Stretch Bracelet from Bali

Size: 6.75" Inner Circ. x 0.2" W

Ketut Sulastri

(297)

$49 Wholesale

$49

Wooden Universe, Handcrafted Sese Wood Beaded Stretch Bracelet from Ghana

Eliasu Adams

(16)

$19 Wholesale

$19

Wood bangle bracelets, 'Exotic Delhi' (set of 3) - Natural Wood Bangle Bracelets (Set of 3)

Exotic Delhi, Natural Wood Bangle Bracelets (Set of 3)

Size: 7.75" Inner Circ. x 0.4" W

Vipin

(138)

$29 Wholesale

$29

Chic Silhouettes, Adjustable Ebony Wood Beaded Bracelet from Ghana

Length: 6.25"

Robert Lanyo

(42)

$28.90 Wholesale

~~$34~~ $28.90

Take Steps, Hand Crafted Beaded Stretch Bracelet

Length: 7.5"

Eliasu Adams

(16)

$25 Wholesale

$25

Purple Mind, Agate and Recycled Glass Beaded Stretch Bracelet in Purple

Tina Quaye

(14)

$87 Wholesale

$87

Forest Contrast, Black and Brown Sese Wood Beaded Stretch Bracelet from Ghana

Eliasu Adams

(16)

$19 Wholesale

$19

Natural Scales, Wood and Sterling Silver Stretch Bracelet from Thailand

Size: 7" Inner Circ.

Ralyon Hengwatanakul

(1)

$119.99 Wholesale

~~$149.99~~ $119.99

Spring Breeze, Floral Printed Haldu Wood Bangle Bracelet from India

Size: 8" Inner Circ. x 2.2" W

Vipin

(138)

$19 Wholesale

$19

Hexagon Rainbow, Hexagonal Wood and Resin Beaded Pendant Bracelet from India

Size: 6.5" Inner Circ. x 0.4" W

Sabir

(99)

$14 Wholesale

$14

Teak wood link bracelet, 'Modern Connections' - Handcrafted Modern Teak Wood Link Bracelet from India

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Modern Connections, Handcrafted Modern Teak Wood Link Bracelet from India

Length: 9"

Sapna Mehta

(50)

$27 Wholesale

$27

Dzika, Eco-Friendly Recycled Glass and Wood Beaded Stretch Bracelet

Mary Dzidzienyo

$59 Wholesale

$59

Wood and recycled glass beaded stretch bracelets, 'Eco Friends' (set of 3) - Wood and Recycled Glass Beaded Stretch Bracelets (Set of 3)

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Eco Friends, Wood and Recycled Glass Beaded Stretch Bracelets (Set of 3)

Length: 7.5"

Eliasu Adams

(16)

$33.96 Wholesale

~~$39.95~~ $33.96

Wood bangle bracelets, 'Charcoal Duo' (pair) - Haldu Wood Bangle Bracelets in Charcoal from India (Pair)

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Charcoal Duo, Haldu Wood Bangle Bracelets in Charcoal from India (Pair)

Size: 7.75" Inner Circ. x 0.7" W

Vipin

(138)

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$17

Fanosaa, Ceramic and Wood Beaded Stretch Bracelet from Ghana

Length: 7.5"

Catherine Offei Kwapong

(25)

$25 Wholesale

$25

Butterscotch Connection, Recycled Plastic Wood Eco Friendly Bracelet from Africa

Length: 7.5"

Rita Addo Zakour

(273)

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$29

Katakyie, Eco-Friendly Brown Recycled Wood Beaded Stretch Bracelet

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(14)

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$29

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Vintage Forest, Wood Bangle Bracelets Hand Carved in India (Pair)

Size: 8" Inner Circ. x 0.8" W

Vipin

(138)

$29 Wholesale

$29

Wood bangle bracelets, 'Turquoise Treasure' (set of 3) - Fair Trade Mango Wood Bangle Bracelets (Set of 3)

Turquoise Treasure, Fair Trade Mango Wood Bangle Bracelets (Set of 3)

Size: 8" Inner Circ. x 0.8" W

Vipin

(138)

$19.55 Wholesale

~~$23~~ $19.55

Festival, Handmade Wide Beaded Colorful Wood Stretch Bracelet

Length: 7.5"

Rita Addo Zakour

(273)

$27 Wholesale

$27

Mystical Lines, Hand-Carved Mango Wood Bangle Bracelet from India

Size: 8" Inner Circ. x 2" W

Vipin

(138)

$17 Wholesale

$17

Blue Tiger, Eco-Friendly Tiger's Eye Beaded Stretch Bracelet

Length: 7.5"

Eliasu Adams

(16)

$22.95 Wholesale

~~$27~~ $22.95

Brown Radiance, Artisan Crafted Sese Wood Stretch Bracelet from Ghana

Length: 7.5"

Rita Addo Zakour

(273)

$29 Wholesale

$29

Natural Grain, Natural Mango Wood Bangle Bracelet from India

Size: 7.5" Inner Circ. x 0.4" W

Vipin

(138)

$17 Wholesale

$17

Wood bangle bracelets, 'Lime Bloom' (pair) - Floral Haldu Wood Bangle Bracelets in Lime from India (Pair)

Lime Bloom, Floral Haldu Wood Bangle Bracelets in Lime from India (Pair)

Size: 7.75" Inner Circ. x 0.7" W

Vipin

(138)

$17 Wholesale

$17

Great Power, Artisan Crafted Recycled Glass Beaded Bracelet

Length: 7.5"

Eliasu Adams

(16)

$25 Wholesale

$25

Meditative Style, Ebony Wood Beaded Stretch Bracelet Crafted in Ghana

Length: 6.25"

Robert Lanyo

(42)

$37 Wholesale

$37

Wood and bone beaded stretch bracelets, 'Happy Bohemian' (pair) - Wood and Bone Beaded Stretch Bracelets from India (Pair)

Happy Bohemian, Wood and Bone Beaded Stretch Bracelets from India (Pair)

Size: 6.5" Inner Circ. x 0.3" W

Arti Sharma

(136)

$14.45 Wholesale

~~$17~~ $14.45

Beautiful Nature, Handcrafted Brown Macrame Bracelet with Parota Wood Beads

Length: 5.5"

Lesbia Back

(6)

$19 Wholesale

$19

Nature's Secret, Handcrafted Coconut Shell Stretch Bracelet

Size: 6.25" Inner Circ. x 0.6" W

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(142)

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$17

Festive Heart, Beaded Multigem Bracelet

Length: 7.5"

Tiraphan Hasub

(931)

$35.99 Wholesale

~~$44.99~~ $35.99

Persian Star, Indian Style Mango Wood Bangle Bracelet

Size: 8" Inner Circ. x 1" W

Vipin

(138)

$25 Wholesale

$25

Elegant Claret Stairs, Wood Pendant Bracelet in Claret from Guatemala

Length: 7"

Gladys Pichola

(22)

$34 Wholesale

$34

Elegant Indigo Stairs, Wood Macrame Pendant Bracelet in Indigo from Guatemala

Length: 7"

Gladys Pichola

(22)

$34 Wholesale

$34

Accra Blue, Blue Beaded Stretch Bracelet with Recycled Glass and Wood

Length: 7.5"

Rita Addo Zakour

(273)

$27 Wholesale

$27

Elegant Ecru Stairs, Wood Macrame Pendant Bracelet in Ecru from Guatemala

Length: 7"

Gladys Pichola

(22)

$34 Wholesale

$34

Feather Glory, Handcrafted Haldu Wood Peacock Feather Motif Bangle Bracelet

Vipin

(138)

$19 Wholesale

$19

Peaceful Zebra, Zebra Motif Wood Beaded Stretch Bracelet from Ghana

Length: 6"

Esther Darko

(7)

$19 Wholesale

$19

Wood beaded wrap bracelet, 'Crimson Spin' (1 in) - Red Beaded Wood Wrap Bracelet with Bells (1 In)

Crimson Spin, Red Beaded Wood Wrap Bracelet with Bells (1 In)

Size: 7" L (end to end) x 1.2" W

Sumalee Nawakul

(184)

$19 Wholesale

$19

Gemstone beaded bracelets, 'Powers of Life' (set of 3) - Fair Trade Gemstone 3-Piece Beaded Bracelet Set from India

Powers of Life, Fair Trade Gemstone 3-Piece Beaded Bracelet Set from India

Sumit Dhawan

(1)

$30.60 Wholesale

~~$34~~ $30.60

Elegant Viridian Green Stairs, Wood Pendant Tatted Bracelet in Viridian from Guatemala

Length: 7"

Gladys Pichola

(22)

$34 Wholesale

$34

Wood beaded stretch bracelets, 'Spiritual Shades' (set of 3) - Hand-Carved 3-Piece Tulsi Wood Beaded Stretch Bracelet Set

Spiritual Shades, Hand-Carved 3-Piece Tulsi Wood Beaded Stretch Bracelet Set

Sumit Dhawan

(1)

$49 Wholesale

$49

Batuan Tune, Gold Accented Amazonite Beaded Stretch Bracelet from Bali

Size: 6.75" Inner Circ. x 0.2" W

Ketut Sulastri

(297)

$41.65 Wholesale

~~$49~~ $41.65

Nan Belle, Purple Torsade Bracelet Wood Beaded Jewelry

Length: 7.5"

Sumalee Nawakul

(184)

$16.15 Wholesale

~~$19~~ $16.15

Vibrant Seed in Green, Artisan Crafted Wood Pendant Bracelet

Length: 5"

Iliana Hernandez

(18)

$25 Wholesale

$25

Hard at Work, Handmade Eco-Friendly Stretch Bracelet

Length: 7.5"

Eliasu Adams

(16)

$25 Wholesale

$25

Wonderful Atinka Pa, Sese Wood and Bone Beaded Bracelet by Ghanaian Artisans

Length: 6"

Rita Addo Zakour

(273)

$27 Wholesale

$27

Night Shadows, Black Hand Knotted Beaded Bracelet

Length: 7.5"

Sumalee Nawakul

(184)

$14.99 Wholesale

~~$19.99~~ $14.99

Intricate Appeal, Wood and Cotton Beaded Strand Bracelet from Thailand

Length: 7.5"

Thanadol

(13)

$25 Wholesale

$25

Essential Life in Orange, Multicolored Wood Pendant Bracelet

Length: 5"

Iliana Hernandez

(18)

$25 Wholesale

$25

Phrae Belle, Wood Beaded Jewelry Yellow Torsade Bracelet

Length: 7.5"

Sumalee Nawakul

(184)

$14.99 Wholesale

~~$19.99~~ $14.99

Rainbow of Love, Handmade Wood Pendant Bracelet from Guatemala

Length: 5"

Iliana Hernandez

(18)

$25 Wholesale

$25

Someone to Love, Recycled Glass Bead Bracelet from Ghana

Length: 7.5"

Eliasu Adams

(16)

$29 Wholesale

$29

Elegant Black Stairs, Wood Macrame Pendant Bracelet in Black from Guatemala

Length: 7"

Gladys Pichola

(22)

$34 Wholesale

$34

Delhi Skies, Hand Crafted Mango Wood Bangle Bracelet

Size: 7.75" Inner Circ. x 0.7" W

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(138)

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$23

Wood bangle bracelets, 'Vermilion Garden' (pair) - Floral Haldu Wood Bangle Bracelets in Vermilion (Pair)

Vermilion Garden, Floral Haldu Wood Bangle Bracelets in Vermilion (Pair)

Size: 7.75" Inner Circ. x 0.6" W

Vipin

(138)

$17 Wholesale

$17

Wood bangle bracelets, 'Forest Suns' (pair) - Handmade Wood Bangle Bracelets (Pair)

Forest Suns, Handmade Wood Bangle Bracelets (Pair)

Size: 7.5" Inner Circ. x 0.3" W

Vipin

(138)

$16.15 Wholesale

~~$19~~ $16.15

Nice Gleam, Ebony Wood and Recycled Glass Beaded Bracelet from Ghana

Length: 6.75"

Robert Lanyo

(42)

$29 Wholesale

$29

My Forest Friend, Handcrafted Sese Wood Beaded Stretch Bracelet from Ghana

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(14)

$29 Wholesale

$29

Fortune Blooms, Eco-Friendly Floral Sese Wood Beaded Bracelet from Ghana

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(22)

$25 Wholesale

$25

African Innocence, Wood and Recycled Plastic Beaded Bracelet from Ghana

Length: 7.5"

Rita Addo Zakour

(273)

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$25

Geometric Style, Wood and Recycled Plastic Geometric Bracelet from Ghana

Length: 5.5"

Rita Addo Zakour

(273)

$27 Wholesale

$27

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