Gifts For Her
Bracelets Gift Guide
WHY GIVE A BRACELET?
Every well-dressed woman needs a bracelet in her jewelry wardrobe. There are casual bracelets and formal bracelets, simple, classic styles and more elaborate, cutting-edge designs. Bangles, diamond or gemstone tennis bracelets, and gold link bracelets in particular are all extremely versatile, will dress up any outfit, and will work for anyone, regardless of their style.
STANDARD BRACELET LENGTHS
- 5 inches – Toddler/young children
- 6 inches – Youth/teen (or very small/thin woman)
- 7 inches – Average woman's wrist
- 8 inches – Average man's wrist or woman with larger wrist
- 9 inches – For men with larger wrists
BUYING TIPS FOR BRACELETS
- As with other jewelry items, consider the recipient's age, height, weight and gender; what they already wear; what styles, designs and gemstones they prefer; their lifestyle, whether they will wear the bracelet every day, at the office or for evening wear, etc. In other words, have an idea of what you want before you start shopping.
- Plain gold link bracelets look great when worn with a watch and are perfect for those who don't like to wear a bracelet on their writing hand.
- Whether the bracelet will be worn loose or snug, right hand or left, makes a difference. For instance, a snug flat-link bracelet will be more comfortable on the writing hand than a three-dimensional, larger link bracelet with gemstones.
BODY TYPE CONSIDERATIONS
- For short fingers and wider hands, avoid buying very thin and very wide bracelets because they will make her hands appear to be even wider. Choose bracelets with medium thickness.
- For long fingers and slim hands, pretty much any style will work – but avoid bracelets that are too thin if her hands are long and bony.
- Thin and dainty bracelets work well with small, delicate hands.
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