Accessories become an integral part of not only evening but also everyday images. Decorations allow you to complement the bow and demonstrate the individuality of its owner. Slave bracelets are designed for courageous lovers of elegant forms and all non-standard.
What?
Slave bracelets have existed for a long time and are at the peak of their popularity approximately every thirty years. They are bracelets, connected by a chain with rings in the amount of from one to five. Many met these accessories, but not everyone knew exactly how they are called. Translated from English, slave means “slave”, but first of all it is customary to associate such a name in connection with the subordinate role of the rings to the main body.
Around the appearance of the slave bracelets go the most real legends and some hypotheses are really connected with the slave labor of a thousand years ago. According to them, intricate jewelery was used by African slavers as an exchange. It is precisely this story that seems to many to be true, since outwardly the slave bracelets are somewhat reminiscent of real chains.
Another hypothesis is connected with this similarity, according to which this ornament was present for concubines.
In addition to Africa, India is considered to be the home of the slave bracelets, where they are an attribute of brides during a wedding. They symbolize a strong bond between husband and wife.
This accessory burst into great fashion in the twenties of the twentieth century. American rich women wore slave bracelets decorated with jewels. The next round of the cycle, when the original decoration was in demand due to the popularization of hippie culture in the sixties and seventies. Finally, these elegant products with rings are a trend in our days.
Types and models
The bracelet-ring can be divided into two types - on the arm and on the leg. And in fact, and in another case, the structure is absolutely the same - a bracelet on the ankle or wrist, a ring on a chain. If the models have a different number of rings per hand, then the options per leg are one, so as not to interfere with walking.
Due to their versatility and convenience, thin slave bracelets are most popular. Most often they have from one to three rings and all the details are connected by concise chains. The accessory is decorated with small stones, rhinestones, figurines, beads.
Romantically look model with pearls, strung on a chain or fishing line.
Often there are models with a wide bracelet and a thin ring and a chain or a wide bracelet, a ring and a thin chain. The base may be rigid and holding a clear shape, in which case, it is put on through the hand, and not fastened. Another model that can be attributed to the boho and oriental styles, has, in addition to everything, a wide transitional part - the details of the connecting “chain” are bulky, covering almost the entire palm.
In the punk rock models, the leather solid strip from the bracelet to the ring acts as a hard part.
Many brilliance and ethnic color give models with a wide openwork mix. It lies on almost the entire back of the palm and is often worn on the finger with a free closed chain, rather than a rigid round ring.
This "hook" is most often found on the slave bracelets for the legs, for greater comfort.
Among the huge variety of models stand out fantasy, even shocking bracelets. For example, the skeleton hand imitates the external design of the bone of a human hand and fits on all five fingers.Floral motifs are especially in demand for this kind of jewelry, as they allow you to create on your hand a whole colorful bouquet with clearly detailed buds and petals.
There are many variations on animals and reptiles: butterflies, leopards, snakes, spiders and, of course, dragons. They are present as images on wide details or are an organic part of the bracelet itself. Thus, the model in the form of a dragon wings can be fastened on the wrist, and the tail go to the ring.
Transforming accessories - one of the new products of recent decades. They have complex puzzle structures. With a certain impact, they acquire these or other forms. You can find a transforming bracelet in the ring, which can serve as three separate jewelry.
Material
Slave bracelets made of gold, silver and platinum look rich and elegant, however, they are not the most popular materials. The price of such decorations is high, as they often consist of a large number of bulky parts. Precious and semiprecious stones are most often used with metals.
The alloys used for jewelry are much more popular and affordable.
Those who prefer the style of subcultures or streets, most often lean towards jewelry metals, as well as leather, beads, wood, and plastic. Often, textiles, laces, thorns, beads, crystals, glass beads, rhinestones, minerals act as decor. Of particular popularity among lovers of delicate images are macrame threads. From them are obtained openwork patterned ornaments. Non-trivial combinations of materials, such as metal with lace, leather with wood, are often found in slave bracelets.
Brands
Despite the fact that slave bracelets are an original piece of jewelry that is popular, not many large brands are involved in their release. Among them are Lovely Jewelry, Sandara Ice, Silver Wings, Estet, Alcor.
Sokolov and Sunlight are among the large companies whose stores are located in many cities of Russia. Sunlight produce bracelets made of 925 silver with Swarovski crystals. In Sokolov there are models of gold and silver, and enamel and fianits act as a decor.
Most often, slave bracelets can be found in stores that sell jewelry, handed over for sale by local craftsmen. It is also necessary to search in the shops engaged in the distribution of thematic products, for example, dance, subcultural.
How to choose and determine the size?
When choosing a slave bracelet should focus on the size of the ring. Universal is a dimensionless version that can be adjusted under any of the fingers.
This accessory should not fit snugly to your hand. Thin bracelets sit on the hand more freely than tough and massive. However, you need to make sure that it will not fly, so it is best to try out jewelry before buying. During the fitting, you should raise and lower your hands several times to foresee all situations in the future. The clasp should not dig into the skin.
Slave bracelets, consisting of a chain, can be reduced in a jewelry store or workshop. Then several links are removed and the product assumes the required size and length. Jewelry models with cumbersome parts should be subjected to careful fitting, as they cannot be adjusted later.
When ordering an accessory through online stores, it is necessary to take measurements from the hand on which it will be worn. It requires the diameters of the finger, wrist, and the length of the back of the hand.
Thin bracelets look best on thin and thin arms, as well as on teenagers and children. Massive models - the prerogative of full hands and more adult, respectable women.
What to wear?
Slave bracelet, especially bulky, is not the most convenient accessory option for active daily activities, where hands are involved.
Most of the models will be inappropriate and in a business image.Most often such products are present in street and evening, even solemn images.
They are especially relevant for recreating ethnic color in their clothes.
Brutal models of leather and metal look harmoniously with leather goods, punk rock and glam rock clothing with bold prints, torn parts, belts and spikes.
Laconic thin options fit the business suit, jeans and top, a romantic dress and even a wedding dress.
Large models with bright stones and details harmoniously fit into ethnic and beach images with sundresses, long skirts, flashy tunics and pareos.
Slave leg bracelets should be worn with skirts or dresses, swimsuits on the beach or cropped trousers and jeans. Shoes in this case should be as open as possible.
It is equally important to properly combine such an active accessory with other decorations. Despite the presence of its own rings, it is combined with other, single models - smooth, cocktail, brass knuckles. Bracelets of various shapes and sizes can be put on your free hand. Since the slave bracelets fit well into the boho style, it is not surprising that they harmonize with massive necklaces and pendants, large earrings.
Spectacular images
Gothic model with a wide bracelet, chains of large links and five rings, nozzles on the fingers. Impressiveness gives both the size of the product, and openwork details in combination with red stones.
Large model of metal for gold. From a wide rigid bracelet comes several thin chains to a single large ring. Such decoration will harmoniously look with evening or ceremonial attire.
Boho image, made up of a large number of jewelry made from natural materials: silver and minerals. The slave bracelet consists of a thin chain and is decorated with two large turquoise stones.
Slave bracelets on the legs - not such a rarity. The model consists of interlacing of thin chains, several pendants and a large connecting piece with the image of patterns. The presence of this accessory does not preclude the use of other rings on the toes.