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BraceletsArchaeological digs have shown that people have used a wide variety of jewelry to adorn their bodies and set themselves apart. Bracelets or metal cuffs worn on the wrist are just a few of the ways jewelry was added to the arms.
Greek artifacts include bracelets, which mythology tells us has significant purposes, many of which are unknown. Greek men, however, rarely wore any jewelry other than a ring or gold wreath, seemingly for fear of seeming lady-like. Roman history tells us that gold was added to the art of jewelry making after Roman soldiers conquered the Orient nearly 2,500 years ago. Yet at one point in Roman history, wearing too much gold was seen as an unacceptable flaunting of your available luxuries. Though the products and methods used to create bracelets have changed through the years, it seems that people have often shown others their elevated social status, or proclaimed religious beliefs, by wearing the appropriate bracelets. Today, the array of bracelets available is so diverse - from crafts made by children at summer camps to fine jewelry made of precious metals and gemstones. It is the Charm Bracelet, however, that offers the wearer the greatest opportunity to personalize their jewelry. Charms of every fashion and subject matter are readily available for collectors who are always on the lookout for that one perfect charm for the one perfect bracelet. Always remove bracelets before doing dishes, swimming, cleaning, gardening, and applying make up.
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