The Gold Bangle Bracelet Is a Go-To For Summer's Pared-Down Aesthetic

The Gold Bangle Bracelet Is a Go-To For Summer's Pared-Down Aesthetic

The gold bangle bracelet is a go-to for summer's pared-down aesthetic. Whether dangling elegantly from an otherwise bare wrist or nestled in a substantial, elbow-encroaching stack, there's really no wrong way to wear them. And if you're thinking of giving yours a fresh update, this season's metal-clad style is more versatile than ever.

Bangles are rigid, with little or no bend, and have a distinct, jewelry boxy quality that lends them to stacking and pairing with other metal pieces. They're also popular among Arab Americans, like Celia Jijati, whose family's gold business began in Damascus before she and her father immigrated to America. Celia, who runs the shop now, keeps busy year-round, though she notes that things get noticeably quieter during Ramadan.

In the Jewish community, bangles are an emblem of faith. In elementary school, a jingling sound would echo through my yeshiva's halls every time I stepped out of the classroom. Some women wear seven bangles to represent the days of the week; others opt for five to ward off the evil eye.

Putting on and taking off a bangle can be tricky if you don't have the right tools. Hinged bangles are easier to put on (and take off) by opening the clasp, bringing your thumb and pinky together to make your hand as narrow as possible and then slipping it over — not bending or twisting it as even an expertly crafted precious-metal piece can be damaged with rough handling.

Tara Fine Jewelry Company is proud to offer Atlanta Jewelers with a selection of gold bangle bracelets that will never fall short in style or quality. We invite you to visit our store today!