Accessories become an integral part of not only evening, but also everyday looks. Jewelry allows 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 popularity approximately every thirty years. They are bracelets connected by a chain with rings in an amount of one to five. Many came across these accessories, but not everyone knew exactly how they are called. Translated from English, slave means "slave", but first of all, such a name is usually associated in connection with the subordinate role of the rings to the main part.
Around the appearance of slave bracelets, there are real legends and some hypotheses are really associated with slave labor thousands of years ago. According to them, intricate jewelry was used by African slave traders as an exchange. This story seems true to many, since outwardly slave bracelets are somewhat reminiscent of real shackles.
Another hypothesis is connected with this similarity, according to which this decoration was present among concubines.
In addition to Africa, India is considered to be the birthplace of 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 wealthy women wore slave jewelry bracelets. The next round of the cycle, when the original jewelry became popular is associated with the popularization of hippie culture in the sixties and seventies. Finally, these graceful rings are a trend today.
Types and Models
The ring bracelet can be divided into two types - on the arm and on the leg. And in that, and in another case, the structure is exactly the same - a bracelet on the ankle or wrist, a ring on a chain. If the models on the arm have a different number of rings, then the options on the leg have one, so as not to interfere with walking.
Thin slave bracelets are the most popular due to their versatility and convenience. Most often they have from one to three rings and all the details are connected by laconic chains. The accessory is decorated with small stones, rhinestones, figurines, beads.
Models with pearls strung on a chain or fishing line look romantic.
Often there are models with a wide bracelet and a thin ring and chain or a wide bracelet, ring and thin chain. The base can be rigid and holding a clear shape, in which case, it is worn through the arm, and not fastened. Another model, which 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 punk rock models, the solid part is a one-piece leather strip from the bracelet to the ring.
A lot of brilliance and ethnic color give models with a wide openwork mix. It lies on almost the entire back of the hand and is often worn on the finger with a free closed chain, rather than a rigid round ring.
Such a “hook” is most often found on slave bracelets for legs, for greater comfort.
Fantastic, even outrageous bracelets stand out among the huge variety of models. For example, the arm of a skeleton imitates the external design of the bones of a human hand and is worn on all five fingers. Floral motifs are especially in demand for jewelry of this kind, since they allow you to create on your hand a whole colorful bouquet with clearly detailed inflorescences and petals.
There are many variations on the theme of animals and reptiles: butterflies, leopards, snakes, spiders and, of course, dragons. They are present as images in broad detail or are an organic part of the bracelet itself. Thus, in the model in the form of a dragon, the wings can be fastened on the wrist, and the tail goes to the ring.
Transforming accessories are one of the latest innovations of the last decades. They have complex puzzle designs. With a certain impact, they acquire one form or another. You can find a transformer bracelet in a ring that can play the role of three separate jewelry at once.
Material
Models of slave bracelets made of gold, silver and platinum look rich and elegant, however, they are far from the most popular materials. The price of such jewelry is high, as often they 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 are often inclined specifically to bijouterie metals, as well as leather, bead threads, wood, plastic. Often, the decor is textiles, lace, spikes, beads, crystals, bugles, rhinestones, minerals. Macrame threads are especially popular among lovers of delicate images. From them turn out openwork patterned jewelry. In slave bracelets, non-trivial combinations of materials are often found, for example, metal with lace, leather with wood.
Brands
Despite the fact that slave bracelets are an original jewelry that is popular, not many large brands are involved in their production. Among them are Lovely Jewelry, Sandara Ice, Silver Wings, Estet, Alcor.
Among the large companies whose stores are located in many cities of Russia, Sokolov and Sunlight. Sunlight produces 925 sterling silver bracelets with Swarovski crystals. Sokolov has models in gold and silver, and enamel and cubic zirconias act as a decor.
Most often, slave bracelets can be found in stores that sell jewelry that was handed over for sale by local craftsmen. You should search in the shops that distribute 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 the dimensionless option, which can be adjusted for any of the fingers.
This accessory should not fit snugly on your hand. Thin bracelets sit on your hand more freely than hard and massive. However, you need to make sure that it will not fly off, so it’s best to measure the 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 stick into the skin.
Slave bracelets consisting of chains can be reduced in a jewelry store or workshop. Then several links are removed and the product assumes the required size and length. A careful fitting should be made with bijouterie models with bulky parts, since adjusting them later will not work.
When ordering an accessory through online stores, you need to take measurements from the hand on which it will be worn. Diameters of a finger, wrists, and also length of a back side of a palm are required.
Thin bracelets look best on thin and thin arms, as well as on teenagers and children. Massive models are the prerogative of full hands and more adult, respectable women.
What to wear?
A slave bracelet, especially bulky, is not the most convenient accessory option for active everyday activities where hands are involved.
Most of the models will be inappropriate in a business image. Most often, such products are present in street and evening, even solemn images.
They are especially relevant for the recreation of ethnic color in their clothes.
Brutal leather and metal models harmoniously look with leather goods, punk rock and glam rock clothes with daring prints, torn details, belts and spikes.
Laconic slim options will suit a business suit, jeans and top, a romantic dress and even a wedding outfit.
Large models with bright stones and details harmoniously fit into ethnic and beach looks with sundresses, long skirts, catchy tunics and pareos.
Slave leg bracelets should be worn with skirts or dresses, swimwear on the beach or cropped trousers and jeans. Shoes in this case should be as open as possible.
It is equally important to combine such an active accessory with other jewelry. Despite the presence of its own rings, it is combined with other, single models - smooth, cocktail, brass knuckles. On a free hand you can wear bracelets of various shapes and sizes. Since 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 finger rings. Effectiveness is given by both the size of the product and the delicate details in combination with red stones.
A large model of metal in gold. From a wide hard bracelet comes several thin chains to one large ring. Such an ornament will look harmonious with an evening or formal outfit.
Boho image, composed due to 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.
Slapping bracelets to your feet is not uncommon. The model consists of interweaving thin chains, several pendants and a large connecting piece with the image of patterns. The presence of this accessory does not exclude the use of other ringlets on the toes.
