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.

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Lapis lazuli cuff bracelet, 'Ocean Day' - Fair Trade Lapis Lazuli Cuff Bracelet

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Silver plated cuff bracelet, 'Intentions' - Antiqued Silver Plated Cuff Hand Made Bracelet from Bali

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Intentions, Antiqued Silver Plated Cuff Hand Made Bracelet from Bali

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Quartz beaded wristband bracelet, 'Lasting Impression' - Quartz Beaded Adjustable Wristband Bracelet from Thailand

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Agate wristband bracelet, 'Life in Pai' - Hand Crocheted Wristband Bracelet with Multi Color Agates

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Boho Dream, Lapis Lazuli and Brass Beaded Wrap Bracelet

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Amethyst beaded bracelet, 'Beautiful Thai in Purple' - Amethyst and Brass Beaded Bracelet from Thailand

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Bells in the Sky, Brass and Dyed Calcite Bracelet

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Multi-gemstone beaded stretch bracelets, 'Fancy Dream in Orange' (set of 5) - Set of 5 Orange Beaded Stretch Bracelets from Thailand

Fancy Dream in Orange, Set of 5 Orange Beaded Stretch Bracelets from Thailand

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Thai Elephant Charm, Brass Bracelet Turquoise-color Gems Beaded Jewelry

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Beaded brass bracelet, 'Rose Joy' - Artisan Crafted Brass and Quartz Bracelet

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Rose Joy, Artisan Crafted Brass and Quartz Bracelet

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Cotton and brass pendant bracelet, 'Sakura Memory' - Spring-Inspired Cotton and Brass Sakura Pendant Bracelet

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Formed by Love, Handmade Leather Wristband Bracelet

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Brass charm bracelet, 'Blue Siam Elephants' - Hand Crafted Brass Charm Bracelet from Thailand

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Cotton and brass pendant bracelet, 'Sakura Sentiment' - Sakura-Themed Artisan-Made Cotton and Brass Pendant Bracelet

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Elysian Beauty, Blue Quartz Brass and Copper Wire Beaded Cuff Bracelet

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Fortune's Melody, Elephant and Bell Charm Bracelet in Purple Quartz and Brass

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Cotton and brass braided pendant bracelet, 'Tamed Hannya' - Bohemian Hannya-Inspired Assorted Cotton Pendant Bracelet

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Brisk Ocean, Brass and Lapis Lazuli Multi-Strand Beaded Bracelet

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Double Beauty, Adjustable Jasper Beaded Bracelet from Thailand

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Jasper beaded bracelet, 'Festive Day' - Hand Knotted Jasper Beaded Bracelet with Brass Bell

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Amethyst charm bracelet, 'Splendor of Siam' - Hand Crafted Brass and Amethyst Elephant Charm Bracelet

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Beaded wrap bracelet, 'Holiday Party' - Blue Calcite and Glass Beaded Wrap Bracelet from Thailand

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Blue quartz beaded bracelet, 'True Fish' - Ocean-Inspired Blue Quartz Beaded Bracelet with Fish Pendant

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Red Helix, Red Jasper and Brass Beaded Bracelet from Thailand

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Sterling silver accent brass cuff bracelet, 'Island Journeys' - Sterling Silver Accent Brass Cuff Bracelet by Bali Artisans

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Beaded brass bracelet, 'Joy' - Hand Crafted Brass and Jasper Bracelet from Thailand

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Boho Holiday, Boho Jasper Beaded Wrap Bracelet

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Men's leather wristband bracelet, 'Commander in Dark Brown' - Men's Dark Brown Leather Wristband Bracelet with Brass Snap

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Jasper beaded bracelet, 'Harvest' - Unique Thai Brass Beaded Jasper Bracelet

Harvest Harmony, Unique Thai Brass Beaded Jasper Bracelet

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Breathe, Engraved Brass on Slender Leather Wristband Bracelet

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Brass cuff bracelet, 'Dawn Triangles' - Polished Triangle-Patterned Brass Cuff Bracelet from Armenia

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Multi-gemstone beaded bracelet, 'Sunshine Pearl' - Warm-Palette Adjustable Multi-Gemstone Beaded Pearl Bracelet

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Captivating Beauty, Lapis Lazuli Beaded Cuff Bracelet with Brass Fixtures

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Rose quartz and agate beaded pendant bracelet, 'Magical Day' - Rose Quartz and Agate Beaded Pendant Bracelet from Thailand

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Magical Day, Rose Quartz and Agate Beaded Pendant Bracelet from Thailand

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Serene Sky, Hand Knotted Beaded Bracelet with Calcite and Brass Bells

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Natural Wonders, Hand Crafted Brass Bead and Serpentine Bracelet

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Daydreams, Hand Made Brass Beaded Amethyst Bracelet

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Calcite and brass beaded bracelet, 'Aqua Helix' - Turquoise Colored Thai Beaded Bracelet with Brass

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Aqua Helix, Turquoise Colored Thai Beaded Bracelet with Brass

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Forest Party, Green Calcite Beaded Wrap Bracelet from Thailand

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(1853)

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Moonstone beaded bracelet, 'Angelic Fish' - Birthstone Moonstone Beaded Bracelet with Brass Fish Pendant

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Fantasy Brown, Artisan Crafted Black and Brown Leather Wristband Bracelet

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Radiant Bliss, Quartz and Brass Beaded Stretch Bracelet with Lurex Tassel

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Green quartz beaded bracelet, 'Fortunate Fish' - Good Fortune Green Quartz Beaded Bracelet with Fish Pendant

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Carnival in Pink, Handmade Agate and Brass Beaded Bracelet

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Multi-gemstone beaded bracelet, 'Triple Sweetness' - Multi-Gemstone Peach Pearl Beaded Bracelet in Pink Hues

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Golden Hands, Adjustable Unity Bracelet

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Wonderful Light Blue, Aquamarine Beaded Bracelet with 14k Gold Accents

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Carnelian beaded bracelet, 'Fiery Fish' - Natural Carnelian Beaded Bracelet with Brass Fish Pendant

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Golden Handshake, Brass and Black Obsidian Cord Unity Bracelet from Bali

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Waves, Artisan Crafted Carnelian Wristband Bracelet

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Calm Seas, Blue-Green Calcite and Brass Double Stand Beaded Bracelet

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Quartz beaded bracelet, 'Romantic Fish' - Romantic-Inspired Red Quartz Beaded Bracelet with Fish Charm

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Braided Energy, Burgundy Leather Wristband Bracelet with Braided Strands

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Rock Walk in Blue, Artisan Crafted Lapis Lazuli and Leather Band Bracelet

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Armenian Hieroglyph, Brass Cuff Bracelet with Traditional Armenian Hieroglyphs

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Green Utopia, Modern Minimalist Brass and Green Ceramic Cuff Bracelet

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Blue-Gray Urban Siam, Artisan Braided Bracelet with Silver Plated Beads

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Dawn Snake, Snake-Inspired Brass Cuff Bracelet with Geometric Motifs

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Brilliant Day, Colorful Agate Beaded Bracelet from Thailand

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Braided Cool, Braided Style Leather Strand Wristband Bracelet in Blue

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Tiger's eye beaded bracelets, 'Beautiful Forever' (pair) - Tiger's Eye Beaded Bracelets from Thailand (Pair)

Beautiful Forever, Tiger's Eye Beaded Bracelets from Thailand (Pair)

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Multi-gemstone beaded bracelet, 'Pearl of Bliss' - Handmade Multi-Gemstone Pearl Beaded Bracelet in Warm Hues

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Diamond Pagoda, Diamond Pattern Leather and Brass Cuff Bracelet

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Thriving Tranquil Love, Thai-Made Brass Beaded Bracelet with Multi-Gemstone Jewels

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Cultured pearl charm bracelet, 'Sea Realm' - Cultured Freshwater Pearl and Silver Beaded Bracelet

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