Silver Bracelets: Charm & Sensibility Wrapped Around Your Arms

Versatility is one characteristic that makes silver jewellery popular and when worn as bracelets. These ornaments can transform a boring look into something that emanates charm and sophistication. Silver bracelets are ideal to use as everyday jewellery. But they can also be worn for formal occasions due to its timeless and sophisticated appeal.

As gifts, bracelets made from silver can suit different styles and tastes. They are perfect for both men and women, no matter what age or preference, and can be lovely tokens for birthdays, anniversaries or graduations, or just to celebrate friendship, as in the case of friendship bracelets. More affordable than gold and quite low maintenance to keep, care for silver bracelets is also simple and easy.

Variety and Quality

Variety in size and design can be overwhelmingly plenty, especially since jewellers often experiment with it to match contemporary designs. Some bracelets come with charms or are studded with beads, diamonds and gems, while others are fashioned into thin or thick bangles.

High-quality bracelets are not always made of pure silver because this would mean making use of soft metal that would be easy to break. Fine silver contains 99.9% silver, but you hardly see this type with bracelets. Most bracelets are often mixed with other metals to create an alloy that is tougher and resilient.

Sterling silver, for example, is made up of at least 92.5% pure silver and would be marked "925", as seen in Bee Jewellery's collection. This mark guarantees the quality of the bracelet and ensures that its shine and lustre will be long lasting.

Choosing Your Silver Bracelet Style

As with wearing any type of jewellery, everything is a matter of personal style. This also goes for wearing bracelets. Regardless of how versatile this can be, it is still better to buy or gift one that fits the personality of the individual.

A good starting point to choosing what style of silver bracelet is right for you is to determine how you will be wearing it. Will the bracelet be used as an everyday item or will it be meant for a special event? Will you want to use it with a casual outfit or are you looking for a bracelet to much formal wear?

Next, consider the design you want. Bracelets can be worn as just a simple chain, particularly when these are thick and large; or it can come with charms with chains that are fine and thin. They can also be worn in layers or in several bangles. Again, the whole effect would depend on the occasion and the clothes that you will wear with it.

Charm bracelets are popularly used with everyday clothes, but with fashion these days, you can also see bracelets with gigantic charms and gemstones working well together with a lovely evening dress. These are called statement bracelets.

Care

Because silver bracelet is often mixed with other metals, when it is not cared for, the piece can oxidize and turn to black. But it's actually easy to avoid this with constant care and maintenance. How you care for your silver bracelet will depend on how long it will last.

Luckily, you do not have to spend a lot to clean silver bracelets. Using common household products, like baking soda or a dishwashing soap, will usually do the trick. Also use a soft clean cloth so that the surface will not get scratched. When not in use, storing bracelets in nice pouches would keep its lustre and shine for years.