If you are thinking about buying a silver bracelet this Christmas, then here are a few things to consider when looking for that perfect bracelet.

Firstly, occasion. If it is something she is going to wear every day, bear in mind that dangling charms or looser designs will tap against computer keyboards, desks or worktops and drive her crazy, so the best bet for an everyday bracelet is a simple silver bangle or chain. For special occasion jewellery, you can go for bigger, bolder silver bangles and bracelets with plenty of sparkle and impact.

The next thing to consider is scale. As a rule of thumb, petite women tend to look better, and prefer, more delicate pieces, while more statuesque women can get away with more flamboyant pieces. BUT a word of caution, size isn’t everything, so do take a look at the kind of clothes and jewellery she wears because there is no reason why a petite size 6 can’t look fabulous in a big, chunky bangle.

Finally, you would be amazed what a huge range of wrist sizes there are out there, and they are NOT necessarily related to dress size. So, before you make your choice, you need to find out what size of bracelet she needs. The best option is to measure the wrist at the point where the bracelet will sit and then search for sites which give you detailed sizing information. Another option is to measure an existing bracelet to give you the length that suits. If you can’t do either of these things, then go for bracelets with an adjustable length or bangles which can be adjusted to fit a range of wrist sizes. To be absolutely safe, look out for sites offering a money back guarantee so if it doesn’t fit you can always exchange it for something else.

Shopping for jewellery online is a great way to save money, but make sure the jewellery is hallmarked sterling silver, and look out for sites, with free delivery, gift wrapping and secure payment processing to make sure you get your gift on time.

Catherine D’Arcy is the founder of online jewellery Corazon Latino home of
a stunning range of unique and exclusive silver jewellery.

Did you know?

That Sterling Silver is an alloy of silver and other metals usually copper. The sterling silver must contains 92.5% by weight of silver and 7.5% of other metals.
The pure silver is generally too soft therefore is usually alloy with other metals to give it strength.

Guest Blogger: Catherine D’Arcy

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