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The source from which the word bracelet is derived is the Greek word brachile, which means ‘of the arm’, and this implies the human wrist, where it is worn. Bangles and watches are also a type of bracelet. It is this versatility and simplicity that makes this ornament a favourite of many.
Origin of Bracelets
Even though we cannot trace back the period in which bracelets came into existence, archaeologists believe that people began to wear bracelets 8000 หลายปีก่อน, that is since the practice of wearing jewellery started. Remains of ancient bracelets have been found from the excavation sites of Mesopotamian, Egyptian and ancient Chinese civilizations.
It was during the Victorian era that bracelets became popular in modern culture. In between the 17th and 19th centuries, European women started wearing this wrist accessory made of ribbon, ivory, coral, ฯลฯ. The designs varied from thin and simple chains to charm bracelets. It became a representation of fashion and style among people. In Victorian times, the would-be husband was supposed to give his bride a pair of wedding bracelet on the wedding day.
Bracelets in Modern Times
In the 20th and 21st centuries, bracelets have undergone a massive transformation as regards the style and design. Consequently, bracelets became a significant piece that represents the social movements, protests, inspirations, and other social causes. In the ’70s, its popularity was at its peak when the friendship bracelets were used during the demonstrations on the disappearance of Mayan Indians and peasants in Guatemala. Protesters wore these bracelets in the United States.
Bracelets are made by using traditional materials like gold, silver to titanium, and steel to threads. Charm bracelets, string bracelets, bedeed bracelets, friendship bracelets, เป็นต้น, are their favourites because of the simplicity and ease of handling.
It’s worth mentioning that LGBT bracelets stole the limelight during the LGBT pride marches in the previous years.