I think a sterling silver charm bracelet with cross accents is perfect for gift-giving at any time of year! This gorgeous Cross Charm Bracelet by James Avery retails at $240.00, and the recipient of this stunning sterling silver charm bracelet will be delighted to receive it. Featuring several symbols of Christ, the charms can be purchased separately. This cross silver charm bracelet is also available in 14k Gold for $1440.00.

Yesstyle.com presents Amadore, a finely-crafted and dazzling cross silver charm bracelet complete with Swarovski crystals. Currently on sale at $20.00, it’s an affordable jewelry accessory that suits any occasion. I’d wear it with my jeans or with my prom dress!

If I were you, I’d be looking out for envious BFF’s if you dare to wear Lusterforever’s Genuine Sterling Silver Cross Charms Link Bracelet! Priced at just $49.95, it’s a mix of modern and traditional featuring a highly polished nickel-free rhodium-plated sterling silver chain bracelet that has a white gold look and feel.

Before you choose your sterling silver charm bracelet, visit www.lusterforever.com for a great selection of affordable silver bracelets. While you’re there, browse the sensually soft leather bracelets too!

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Nicole Richie is one of my favorite TV personalities, not to mention she’s also my fashion muse! So you can imagine how excited I was when I learned that she was designing her own line of jewelry that would include two of my personal faves – the sterling silver bracelet and some red leather bracelets too!

Nicole teamed up with Pascal Mouawad of Mouawad Jewelry to create the House of Harlow 1960 Collection, which debuted in the fall of 2008. The line was inspired by Nicole’s love of the 60’s and 70’s, and is targeted at fashion-forward teens to savvy 30-something’s. Affordably priced in the $30-$150 range, the House of Harlow 1960 Collection features a wild combo of nostalgic African tribal, gypsy, and bohemian-influenced accessories, including bracelets, rings, earrings and necklaces. Check out some of the bracelets (especially the red leather bracelets!) that I love!

House of Harlow 1960 Red Gladiator Cuff ($55.00) This red leather bracelet has a glamorous punk-inspired look. The 14-karat gold red leather cuff bracelet features funky grommet detailing.

House of Harlow 1960 14k Gold-Plated Bangle ($52.00) This retro-glam bangle bracelet, with it’s etched tribal design, would look super cute mixed in with a variety of sterling silver bangle bracelets.

The House of Harlow 1960 Red Aztec Bangle ($68.00) This red leather bracelet is one of my absolute faves! The shiny gold pyramids and arrows give it an almost 3-D appearance.

For even more punk, funk and retro leather bracelets, visit www.lusterforever.com and discover their leather bracelets collection. Check out the sexy sterling silver bracelets too!

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Artistry meets jewelry – Yumi Chen’s Japanese kimono cloth bead bracelets

Talk about multi-talented! Yumi Chen is an accomplished concert violinist, professional pastry chef, and mathematician. In 2003, she redefined herself as a jewelry designer and entrepreneur, launching her online store at yumichen.com.

Although we all love our silver and leather bracelets, it’s not difficult to see why everyone’s buzzing about Yumi Chen’s stunning cloth beads bracelet collection! Her recent Chirimen (the ancient art of crafts made with handwoven Japanese cloth) line is heavily inspired by her Japanese heritage. But she’s added her own twist – combining exquisite Japanese kimono cloth beads with beautiful Swarovski crystals. “I instantly fell in love with chirimen and began searching for books and supplies about the subject,” Chen revealed to PrWeb in February of last year.

Let’s take a look at some of Chen’s latest creations from her Hibiscus Collection. All three are priced at only $70 USD!

Complete your everyday look with this gorgeous teal bracelet. Assorted aqua/teal Japanese kimono cloth beads are adorned with blue zircon Swarovski crystals and teal Swarovski pearls. Exquisite!

For a fabulous summer look, try this luscious mint and peach bracelet. Japanese kimono cloth beads mix and mingle with light peach Swarovski crystals and olive Swarovski pearls. Delicious – and my favorite!

Spice up your nightlife with this funky-chic black floral bracelet. Dramatic black floral Japanese kimono cloth beads are accented with jet black Swarovski crystals. Stunning!

For more totally unique bracelets, visit www.lusterforever.com and shop for leather bracelets and silver bracelets too!

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Here’s a quick guessing game! They pack a ka-pow color explosion, each one is totally unique and they’ve been around since 1291. What are they? Italian Murano glass bracelets and jewelry, of course! If you haven’t yet discovered Murano glass jewelry, you’re about to go to glass jewelry heaven!

Here’s some background. In 1291 Venetian glassmakers moved to the Italian island of Murano. Their Murano glass jewelry creations and Murano glass beads were so ‘hold your breath’ beautiful that the glassmakers were almost nobility. Their technique was, and is, called ‘millefiori’, meaning ‘thousand flowers’, and once you see a real Murano glass jewelry piece, you’ll know why! Each glass bead is hand-made, and as a result, is totally individual.

Murano glass bead bracelets and jewelry is hot this season, and no wonder! There’s a Murano glass bracelet to match every outfit in your closet. Be careful though – make sure when you’re buying that you’re getting the real thing and not an imitation. How will you know? Consider these tips!

By far the safest and easiest method is to order from a reputable Murano glass bracelet and jewelry dealer. One of our favorites is www.lusterforever.com. Lusterforever has an incredible selection very fine Murano glass jewelry (guaranteed to be authentic Murano millefiore) at very affordable prices – and their reputation is impeccable. They also throw in free shipping, a customer satisfaction guarantee and various other ‘special’ offers depending on the size of your order and the time of year. Check ‘em out!

Know your prices! A Murano glass bracelet costs between $100 and $300 US – roughly. It’s possible to purchase a ‘Murano-style’ bracelet for less, so read the fine print to make sure you’re getting the real thing.

Check the Murano glass jewelry closely. Real Murano glass bracelets and jewelry are always totally individual because they’re hand-made. If you see two pieces that look the same, they’re probably not genuine Murano glass jewelry.

Visit www.lusterforever.com to shop for exquisite Murano glass bracelets and jewelry, plus leather bracelets and silver bracelets too!

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You probably don’t remember when Mom dressed you in rompers or onesies. This year, one piece shorts and pants sets are back in style! From Australian khaki to elegant white, designers are pairing these simple one piece designs with exotic jewelry accessories like silver and leather bracelets to create a one- of-a-kind fashion statement for spring 2009.

Harem Pants. Hey, everything else about the eighties is coming back. Why not? This year’s take on M.C. Hammer’s stage apparel features trim, fitted designs that resemble jodhpurs or Hessian pants more closely than “I Dream of Jeannie”, offering lightweight comfort for those desert summers.

The skinny pant returns as well –new, improved and skinnier than ever! If you loved the tight jeans of the ‘80’s, you’re going to love this spring’s skinny pants. There’s no limit to just how tight they’ll go, and in pretty pastel colors like turquoise, pink and yellow, and sewn in light silks and satins, they’re certain to beat the heat this spring and summer! Don’t forget to add a white leather bracelet!

‘Mamma Mia’ may have been the inspiration for this season’s Mediterranean casual ruffled sundresses in chiffons and silks. Paired with trendy jeweled sandals and Grecian-inspired fashion bracelets, these beat-the-heat dresses are a hip fashion statement for all ages.

What’s this season’s biggest fashion blunder? Capri pants or cutoffs worn with heels! It’s so yesterday, ladies – so trade ‘em in for sandals or ballerina flats, then don on a hip leather bracelet and be stylin’ for spring 2009!

For today’s hottest trends in jewelry accessories including silver and leather bracelets, visit www.lusterforever.com!

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When a famous designer decides to make jewelry, the result speaks for itself – refined aesthetics meets functionality, innovation and simplicity! Swedish designer, Pia Wallén has 20 years of design experience, and her handmade, finely-crafted sterling silver bangle bracelets showcase her northern temperament and culture. Mixing and matching materials such as silver, felt, wood and plastic gives her pieces a sense of originality and humor that makes them as modern as jewelry can get!

Wallén’s Slitz Bracelet is a sterling silver bracelet that displays her most common combination of materials – sterling silver and felt. This silver bracelet has become so popular that is now considered a classic! The sterling silver bracelet lined with warm wool felt is available in two widths, 4 cm and 1.5 cm, and three felt colors – black, red and pink – combos to satisfy every taste!

Another version of Wallén’s silver bracelet was recently launched as a tribute to the bracelet’s 10th anniversary! The Slitz Bracelet – in gold (23 carat) features a stunning red felt lining. Other achievements by the Scandinavian priestess of design are the Ball Bangle bracelet and the Multi Charm Bangle bracelet, both combining sterling silver with plastic in an unorthodox and imaginative dance!

If you’re looking for even more fun and innovative sterling silver bracelets, leather bracelets and so much more, visit www.lusterforever.com!

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Nicole Kidman stands on stage showing off a stylish red dress and a gorgeous gemstone bracelet.

There’s nothing like a sterling silver bracelet to accessorize almost any outfit, and leather bracelets are always in style when you’re going for a casual look. So here’s another bracelet idea that may be right for you if you’re an arts and crafts fanatic. Learn how to make your own (and unique!) gemstone bracelets!

Sexy screen goddess Marilyn Monroe shows off her love of a good diamond.

Simple gemstone bracelets are easy and inexpensive to make, and they’re a portable craft project almost anyone can master. Whip up a few in your spare time and voilà – you’ve got a gemstone bracelet accessory for every outfit in your closet! Play with the symbolism of the various gemstones to create a mystical, magical addition to your wardrobe. You’ll be the envy of all your friends when they see what you’ve created!

Throughout history gemstones have been used for healing and spiritual rituals. It’s even been said that gemstones impart power to their wearers. When you’re creating your gemstone bracelets, you’ll want to choose colors and cuts that will enhance your particular outfit. And … if you’re interested in boosting your karma, have a look at the following list to see the attributes of some of the more popular gemstones that are on the market today!

Amethyst fills the wearer with peace, love and happiness, and hematite draws away negative energies. A ruby fills the wearer with love and symbolizes a nurturing heart, while sapphires impart joy, peace and beauty. A diamond is said to be a source of strength and courage (no wonder they’re a girl’s best friend!) and an emerald represents love, faithfulness and loyalty, especially in marriage.

Blending and combining the stones is said to maximize their mystical effect. So go ahead – create your own powerful, magical and beautiful gemstone bracelets. For gift-giving, make one in the birthday girl’s birthstone! You could also include a small guide to caring for her new gemstone bracelet. If you’re not so crafty, or don’t have the time, visit www.lusterforever.com to purchase ready-made gemstone bracelets online!

Cutlines for pics: Nicole Kidman’s gorgeous gemstone bracelet is the perfect foil for her stunning red dress.

Screen goddess Marilyn Monroe made the song ‘Diamonds are a girl’s best friend’ famous!

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What’s my personal fave? It’s this orange and pink bangle bracelet, ‘bang’ on with flirty colors! If you’re looking for a more subtle look, check out the collection of thin gold bangle bracelets below. Kate Moss, Nicole Richie and Rachel Zoe have all been seen wearing them and at only £10, they’re a must-buy for any fashionista.

If you’re more into simplicity than glam, the silver bracelet twin set below was made just for you! Inspired by the basic silver bracelet shape, it’s perfect for Lauren Conrad-inspired looks.

If you’re looking for even more fun and flirty bangle bracelets, sterling silver bracelets or leather bracelets, visit www.lusterforever.com!

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Do the classics ever really go out of style?

You wore them by the dozen when you were little – beaded bracelets on a simple elastic string that wound halfway up your arm. Then, somewhere along the way, you grew up, and you were told it was time to trade in those wild flower child beaded bracelets for the more conservative silver bracelet – a ‘symbol of adulthood’. The flair of beaded bracelets gave way to a sleek sterling silver bracelet and to warm 14k gold bracelets, leaving the fun frippery of childhood far behind.

But guess what girls…..theeeeey’re baaaaack! You see, it doesn’t matter which sterling silver bracelet is flying off the shelves in Paris today. We live in the U.S. of A., and our mantra is self-expression, inner savvy and yes, dressing the way we want to instead of the way some magazine tells us to!

Children of all ages are rediscovering these fun beaded bracelets. It’s a fashion swing that says ‘welcome back!” to everything forties and fifties. Belukro’s 21st century beaded bracelets are exquisite at a moderate price, and Walmart and craft stores sell the beads in bulk for under $5! The name of the game is bulk, so stack those beaded bracelets in all shapes and colors on your arms and around your ankles!

We’re blessed to live in a multi-cultural society where anything goes – from conservative sterling silver bracelets to funky punk leather bracelets and everything in between! And these fun beaded bracelets are as much a part of that movement as any old sterling silver charm bracelet! Hand them out to children on the streets, give them to your customers or just hang onto them and build a beaded bracelet collection filled with all the colors of the rainbow. It’s strictly between you and your inner child!

Want to see more fun and flirty Murano glass bracelets, bangle bracelets, sterling silver bracelets or leather bracelets? Visit www.lusterforever.com!

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Hermès is one of the world’s most famous fashion houses, renowned for their classic and unique cut and style. With over 30 stores globally, including Paris and New York, Hermès is the ultimate luxury brand, and its devotées include such fashion luminaries as Kate Moss, Madonna and Victoria Beckham.

Buying Hermès can be expensive, but for the lucky fashionistas who can afford to shop Hermès, we’ve found this season’s favorite jewelry accessory – bracelets! Whether it’s a sterling silver bracelet, a silver chain bracelet, a sterling silver charm bracelet or a genuine leather bracelet, Hermès has a fashion bracelet for you!

Their latest bracelets have everyone drooling with envy. This white leather bracelet with silver plating by Kelly is an absolute stunner for summer, and retails at just $410! Ano’s leather cuff bracelet in tadelakt calfskin is a hefty $590, but oh-so- worth the price! Hermès bracelets come with a 3-year warranty, so wear it, lose it, break it or burn it and Hermès will fix or replace it!

If you’re looking for a more affordable alternative to the Hermès brand, visit www.lusterforever.com for gorgeous sterling silver bracelets,funky leather bracelets and so much more!

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