Bracelet Designs

I am sure all the women and particularly girls will agree to the fact that bracelets are our favorite accessories of all time and for any kind of attire. There are so many designs and patterns available, that one might just get confused! But the best part is that they go with any look; be it western or traditional. Bracelets symbolizing God, birthstone, love and friendship are the best ones to sell in the market.

There are n-number of designs which you can think of, while making a bracelet. We although, always prefer buying ready-made ones. As I mentioned above, gifting bracelets is just another way of showing love and affection to your near and dear one's so you can choose from the so-many ideas enlisted below.

• Metal Bracelets: Metal cuff bracelets and Sliver Stering bracelets look super cool especially on guys. You must have seen guys flaunting these very often!
• Leather Bracelets: Leather bracelets having wicked quotes on them and these are the "in" thing accessories for men. It gives a rugged look to their personality.
• Antique and Elegant Bracelets: For women, the options never end! The designs are countless! There are pearl, gold or silver bracelets which look beautiful on the wrists and can be worn for any auspicious occasions, as well as diamond studded bracelets which are popular in weddings.
• Birthday Bracelets: Embedding the person's name or sun sign and using colored beads of his/her birthstone is an excellent gift to give or buy for yourself. These are the best customized gifts you can buy.
• Mummy and Grandma Charm Bracelets: A cute gift to give your mom or grand mom to show your love.
• Bride's Bracelets: A "faith-hope-love" bride bracelet is as popular as any other wedding jewelry and depicts the emotions of the bride wonderfully.
• Flower Beads Bracelets: These are extremely popular among girls since they are those "cute" type bracelets.
• Spring Candy Bracelets: These have the spring color beads of the shades of blues, greens and pinks used in their making.
• Love Bracelets: These are second most popular to friendship bracelets, which the couples can flaunt!
• Hemp Bracelets: Cheap and simple, yet very popular. Knotting or braiding the hemp threads with number of beads, randomly spaced, is one of the hemp bracelet patterns.
• Salvation Bracelets: These are very popular in Christians. They consist of a black, red, white, green, blue, gold bead each one symbolizing their faith in Christianity.
• Patriotic Bracelets: Making bracelets symbolizing the colors of country's flag or wearing "Spread Peace and Love" bracelets, is a good way to convey patriotism.
• Ankle Bracelets: Popularly called "anklets", these are supposed to be worn around the ankles. They look very smart and thus are famous among teen girls and women in general.
• Friendship Bracelets: And when it comes to friendship, I don't need to mention about the popularity of the friendship bracelets. Come friendship day, and we see people buying, making friendship bands for their friends. It's a nice way of symbolizing the depth your friendship. Rubber friendship bands are also quite popular.

Bracelets with beads of various shapes and sizes as well as colors is very popular. Designs with embroidery floss are the most common one's since they are cheap and yet a style statement. Using strands of different shades of the same color as well using contrasting colors along with the use of other decorative materials like beads, is just another popular design idea. The embroidery floss friendship bracelets are the easiest to make at home and can be made in a twisted, braided and woven style. The famous patterns include Candy Stripe, Chevron, Bordered Chevron, Inverse Chevron, Double Chevron, Zigzag, Hearts. All the patterns except the double chevron are pretty easy, so you can try them out.

How to Make a Bracelet

• For making simple embroidery floss bracelets, choose the right color strands and cut them of the required appropriate length.
• Attach them to a firm support from one end, so that it's easy to weave them or braid them.
• Choose the pattern you want and start off with the process.
• Surprise your friends with your handmade bracelets!
• If you are really an expert in making crafts, you can make metal or beaded bracelets as well.

I hope you have got enough ideas by now! Bracelet designs are many, and all look good! So, if you have decided to make a bracelet, excellent! Put in your creativity and try your hand at something new and surprise one and all!