How to Choose Bangle Bracelets that Bring Elegance to Your Wrist

Bangle bracelets are one kind of bracelets. Unlike standard bracelets, they are usually rigid and do not have hooks. In some areas on the world, bangles have been used as a portion of ladies. Often, bangles are bigger and give a strong impression compared to bracelets. Let's find how to choose and wear bangles properly.

What makes bangles characteristic?

Here are some examples of bangles. The left one is made of plastic, and the right one is made of silver, on the other hand.

Besides the materials, there are more distinctions between these two; shape, inner diameters and width. and easiness to wear. These elements of bangles influence the easiness to wear and comfort that you feel.

Oval silver bangles

Silver bangles are one of the typical pieces of jewelry. Not only for women, but silver bangles also suit men as well. Usually, silver bangles are made oval and easy to fit. If the bangles are thin, layering several bangles also looks fashionable.

Thin copper and brass bangles

Copper and brass are also typical materials for bangles. Both of the metals show beautiful colors. The metal bangles made of forging has high durability. They could be worn for a long time.

Wide plastic bangles

Wide plastic bangles could be worn more casually than silver bangles. By choosing wide ones, bangles contrast with your wrist and make your wrist look slim. Typically plastic bangles are made colorful and fun to choose.

How to wear a bangle properly

1. Try fitting a bangle from the thinnest part of your wrist.

2. Rotate the bangle on the same place.

3. Slide the bangle to your preferred spot.

For sizing, we recommend you to measure the periphery of your preferred spot of the wrist. Sizing is important for selecting a right-sized bangle.

Try not to give too much pressure on the bangle. Especially metal bangles including silver, giving too much weight or adjusting the size repeatedly may lead breakage.

Layering bangles, watches, and bracelets

It is fun to layer bangles with different items.

A plastic bangle matches with a bracelet made of glass. By wearing different sizes of items, your wrist looks stylish.

The plastic bangle we have introduced is KISSO's. KISSO makes various kinds of jewelry made of Italian cellulose acetate. Cellulose acetate is originated from cotton and pulp, and is gentle on skin. The material is also widely used for frames of glasses. KISSO's jewelry has numerous types of patterns and colors.

The bracelet of glass is made by HARIO Lampwork Factory. The brand is well-known for glass production including dining ware, glasses for automobile and medical field. The brand's detailed design of glass production is a wonderful technique that always fascinated us.

Here is an example of layering a watch and a silver bangle. The leather belt and silver makes a strong contrast and elegance.

The silver bangle is made by FIRST AMERICAN TRADERS, the American brand of silver jewelry. The brand introduces the decoration technique of Native Americans. The silver bangles they make have beautiful traditional patterns that Native Americans have been inherited for a long time. If you care regularly, silvers could be used for years and years.

ROSENDAHL's watches are well known for minimal design. They are originally designed by Arne Jacobsen, a famous Danish architect. The design is simple, functional, and stylish that suit both women and men.

How to care bangles

Cellulose acetate

Cellulose acetate is easily affected by heat and is easy to deform. Remove a bangle when you use water or take a bath. Try not to be stained by cosmetics.

Silver / Copper / Brass

Silver, copper and brass bangles could be easily deformed or broken when they got to pressure. Please use with care. Especially silver could easily darken as you keep using. We recommend you to polish sometimes with a care kit for silver.