bracelet

Also known as arm bracelet

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A bracelet is a piece of jewelry worn around the wrist, typically made from metal chains, beads, or other materials, and often decorated with charms or ornamental designs. Bracelets matter as a form of personal adornment and self-expression, allowing people to showcase their style and interests through various decorative options.

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A bracelet is an article of jewellery that is worn around the wrist. Bracelets may serve different uses, such as being worn as an ornament. When worn as ornaments, bracelets may have a supportive function to hold other items of decoration, such as charms. Medical and identity information can be marked on some bracelets, such as allergy bracelets, hospital patient-identification tags, and bracelet tags for newborn babies. Bracelets may be worn to signify a certain phenomenon, such as breast cancer awareness, for religious/cultural purposes or as a sign of LGBTQ pride.