Gold & silver bracelets for women: birthstone & gemstone

Choosing bracelets for women

Bracelets for women come as chains, bangles, cuffs and charm styles. A chain sits close and layers well, while a bangle slips on and suits a single statement piece. Check the length on each listing against your wrist, and allow a little room so it moves. If you wear a watch, a slim chain or rope bracelet on the same wrist sits neatly beside it. Harfi makes most of the range, with Lily Flo Jewellery, Habulous, Rize, Ballinger, So Just Shop and Swole Panda making the rest. Each brand was checked for its metals and how its jewellery is made before joining Ziracle.

Women's gold bracelets

Harfi makes women's gold bracelets in gold vermeil, which is a thick layer of gold over sterling silver, and in gold plate, including dainty bead chains. Lily Flo Jewellery makes handmade solid gold pieces, such as the Light Beam and Aurora bracelets, some set with diamonds, pink sapphire or pearl. Ballinger makes a square chain link gold bracelet. Gold plate is a thinner layer than vermeil, so it suits occasional wear. Solid gold suits everyday wear, while vermeil offers the look of gold at a lighter weight.

Silver bracelets for ladies

For silver bracelets for ladies, Harfi makes sterling silver chains, charm styles and bangles, many with gemstones or birthstones. So Just Shop sells the Kavita and Jaya sterling silver bracelets, and Rize makes handmade charm bracelets and anklets. Habulous makes bangles in recycled glass and silver plate. Silver looks crisp with white shirts and denim. Sterling silver darkens over time, so polish it with a soft cloth and store it in a pouch.

Rope bracelets, birthstones and gifts

Swole Panda makes rope bracelets in stripes and zigzags, which suit stacking with a watch. Stack two or three thin styles for a fuller look, or wear one bangle alone. Harfi's birthstone pieces come in every month, which makes them a thoughtful Christmas or birthday present. Take bracelets off before swimming or using cleaning products. Women's Necklaces has matching pendants, Women's Earrings has studs and hoops, Bracelets has more styles, and The sustainable jewellery guide: What “ethical” actually means explains what to look for.