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Bangles Jewelry - Go Beyond Cosmetic Appeal

  • By Daniel A. Torres
  • 04 Jul, 2017
There is hardly a grown person on this planet that has not heard of bangles jewelry or not seen one. Most of us have also had the opportunity of purchasing these ornaments at some given time or the other. In fact these bangles are so popular that almost all jewelry stores of repute like Pinto Gold will house these ornaments. Even a men's silver jewelry store will have a few bangles to offer to the metro guys. These ornaments are no doubt very popular with the ladies and the fact that they can be worn in several pairs or just a single piece adds great versatility to these jewellery items.

However, while today most of us see bangles jewelry as a cosmetic item much like pendants jewelry or necklaces, bangles have many more purposes too. The various symbolic significance of bangles are discussed below -

Matrimonial Status
It is a fact that there are various cultures in the world where bangles ornament signifies the matrimonial status of a woman. Married women must wear these ornaments at all given times and they are taken off only at a time when the lady becomes a widow. In these cultures a woman may wear other ornaments like pendants jewelry or even a pair of earrings, but bangles and anklets are not to be worn in her widow status.

Economical Status
There are cultures where the lady of the house must wear a certain type of bangle in order to demonstrate the economical status of the house. Silver bangles seem to indicate a low income household, while gold and diamond bangles signal towards prosperity. In these cultures the richer homes allow for men's silver jewelry, but the women will adorn only gold ornaments be it bangles or necklaces or even anklets.

Of course the cosmetic appeal of the bangles cannot be taken away from them and even in the cultures discussed above these ornaments are worn for their cosmetic value also.

Types
There are various types of bangles available and right from those that are slipped on, to those that come with a clamp that allows the bangle to open up and be worn straight on the wrist, everything is easily available. While most of us know of gold, silver and platinum bangles, not many of us know that bangles are made from glass too. These colourful and bright bangles are quite a rage especially in the eastern section of the world map.

Purchasing Tips
Bangles jewelry comes in various sizes and therefore it is important that one buys the right size of these ornaments. Keep in mind that since these bangles are set in a mould, changing their size is not easy. It is important that you buy the bangle after ensuring that the size is right since altering the size later could lead to the ornament losing its durability. It is also crucial that if these ornaments are made from a precious material like gold or platinum, you always procure a receipt when purchasing these items of jewelry.

Visit Pinto Gold's online Toronto Jewelry Store. Our selection of jewelry is constantly changing, as we find new to us pieces that we know our customers will love. And you can find the latest trend at one platform.

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