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Mixed Messages
Fashion Forward

For bracelets—one of the hottest classifications for 2008—the medium truly is the message. As the wrist becomes one of the places to be, bracelets are expanding their limits. Materials from the natural and manmade worlds are being combined with more traditional fine jewelry elements such as precious metals and gemstones. Such combinations result in larger, bolder statement pieces. Popular materials include many types of wood, resin, acrylic, Bakelite, leathers, exotic skins, ornamental gemstones, and just about anything else that could be formed around the wrist. These bracelets are the new favorites of women seeking whimsical statements that are affordable and fun.


rosewood cuff with 18k gold and diamonds
Michael Bondanza’s rosewood cuff with 18k gold and diamonds, suggested retail $9,500, and rosewood and 18k gold bangle with black onyx and peach moonstone, suggested retail $1,750, (212) 869-0043.
resin bangles embellished with 21k yellow gold flowers and some decorated with enamel motifs
Golconda’s rainbow array of resin bangles embellished with 21k yellow gold flowers and some decorated with enamel motifs, suggested retail $200 to $400, (212) 354-8848.
coral resin and vermeil bracelet and a 22k gold, pavé diamond, and coral link bracelet
Left: Angélique de Paris’ safari coral resin and vermeil bracelet, suggested retail $510, (610) 782-7227. Zeira’s 22k gold, pavé diamond, and coral link bracelet, suggested retail $36,000, (212) 395-9707.
ebony wood cuffs with 22k yellow gold inlaid with rose cut diamonds and gems
Amrita Singh Jewelry’s ebony wood cuffs with 22k yellow gold inlaid with rose cut diamonds and gems including spinel, emerald, coral, and turquoise, suggested retail $3,000 to $8,400, (212) 869-3434.
ebony wood cuff with Saebony cuff with baroque freshwater pearls, 18k white gold, and diamondsrdonyx cameo and diamonds and an
Top: Di Luca for Oromare’s ebony wood cuff with Sardonyx cameo and diamonds, suggested retail $3,900, (704) 784-3377. Trianon’s ebony cuff with baroque freshwater pearls, 18k white gold, and diamonds, suggested retail $7,900, (212) 921-9450.
bamboo bangles in resin and sterling silver
Angélique de Paris’ bamboo bangles in resin and sterling silver, suggested retail $225, (610) 782-7227.
animal print and solid color stingray cuffs with sterling silver
Russell Johnson Imports’ animal print and solid color stingray cuffs with sterling silver, suggested retail $320, (310) 985-7320.
white ceramic and 18k gold link bracelets including one with diamond pavé link
Dall’Avo for Gold Expressions at Bel-Oro white ceramic and 18k gold link bracelets including one with diamond pavé link, suggested retail $4,850 and $12,700, (800) 886-7934.
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