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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Confeti Brillante, Brazalete con piedras preciosas en plata de ley de la India

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Length: 7"

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$219.99
Prosperidad, Pulsera de Joyería India en Plata de Ley y Perlas

Length: 7.25"

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Length: 7.75"

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Length: 7.75"

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muchas lunas, Joyería nupcial hecha a mano Pulsera de perlas y plata esterlina

Length: 7"

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(2379)

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$279.99
Claridad pura, Pulsera de Perlas Elaborada a Mano en Plata de Ley Joyería Nupcial

Length: 7.5"

Neeru Goel

(2379)

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fiesta de bollywood, Brazalete de Tenis de Plata de Ley India con Citrino

Length: 7.25"

Neeru Goel

(2379)

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isla azul, Brazalete de plata con citrino y turquesas compuestas

Size: 6.25" L (end to end) x 1.1" W

Shanker

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isla violeta, Brazalete de amatista y plata compuesta turquesa

Size: 6.25" L (end to end) x 1.2" W

Shanker

(1425)

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Bosque De Bollywood, Pulsera de tenis de plata de ley india con turquesa y peridoto

Length: 7.25"

Neeru Goel

(2379)

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Bollywood Lila, Pulsera de tenis de plata de ley india con amatista y turquesa

Length: 7.25"

Neeru Goel

(2379)

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guijarros del bosque, pulsera de eslabones de peridoto

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Cielos azules, Pulsera hecha a mano de topacio azul con turquesa compuesta

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Neeru Goel

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isla verde, Brazalete de plata turquesa compuesto moderno

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Shanker

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Elefantes Afortunados, Pulsera de elefante en plata de ley de la India

Length: 7.75"

Shanker

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glamour de Bombay, Pulsera Artesanal de Plata con Citrino Joyería India

Length: 6.75"

Shanker

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Romance Espiritual, Pulsera de plata de ley con cuarzo rosa y amatista

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Aventura en Agra, Brazalete adornado con turquesa reconstituida

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Promesa a la luz de la luna, Brazalete de plata de ley y perlas

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Fortuna de la sabiduría, Pulsera con cuentas de amatista

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Vipin

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Vipin

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Citrine tennis bracelet, 'Bollywood Feast'

Judy

Oct 18, 2019

Stunning!

This bracelet is not only one of the most beautiful I have ever seen; it is also very well made. I highly recommend it.

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Smoky quartz wristband bracelet, 'Song of India'

Jeanne

Jul 31, 2018

Artfully crafted with stunning smoky quartz stones

I am a huge fan of Neeru's Goel designs, and have been particularly pleased with the consistent high quality craftsmanship I have found in her work. I purchased this bracelet to wear with the her Tiger Lily smoky quartz necklace, one of my favorite Novica finds. I was not disappointed . . . both pieces showcase exceptional smoky quartz stones and substantial silver work.

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Very Good Vibes With This Piece

Multi-gemstone cuff bracelet, 'Shimmering Confetti'

Penny

Sep 24, 2016

Neeru Goel confetti bracelet

I just received my confetti bracelet by Neeru Goel today and it is as stunning as the picture on the Novica website. It is gorgeous and so unique, which I love! P. Schropp

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