Brace Yourself For The Season of Bracelets
One of my favorite categories of jewelry this season are my bangles. There are many styles, motifs and stone combinations from which to choose within our different collections, all of which are in 18K yellow gold. Whether you choose one as a statement piece or two of the same to wear one on each wrist or if stacking is your style, we have the bangles that mix, mismatch into cool girl boho chic combinations or streamlined elegant looks.
Let’s start with a core bangle and work from there…
Our Temple Thin Bangle with diamonds is my number one pick for the staple or essential from which to build your bracelet collection. It is inspired by sacred spaces interweaving geometric pattern into a sleek silhouette. The diamond version is most classic but if you want add a bit of pop color then you can also choose from the pink sapphire and emerald versions. These are great for wearing one as an every day piece or for stacking with our other bangles or those in your existing wardrobe.
For a slightly bolder statement, there is our full width Temple Tile Bangle with Princess Cut Multicolored Sapphires and Diamonds. This adds a bit of glamour to your wrist. This one is great for day or night or any occasion and also would stack well with the thin Temple Bangle. We also like to see our bangle bracelets worn asymmetrically, so you can wear the thinner version in pink sapphires on one wrist and the wider multicolored sapphire on the other wrist.
Another favorite stacker or wear alone bangle of mine is the Multi-stone Cabochon Bangle with different cuts and colors of cabochons which is available in different color combinations –it is more laid back in its design yet packs a punch with its different vibrant shades of gemstones. If you want to layer, it complements either of the Temple Tile bangles.
As my collection evolved I couldn’t wait to start using inlay of hardstones in my collection creating a mosaic tile effect like those found in intricate Moroccan tile designs from sacred spaces. These are the styles I wear one on each wrist when I really want to make a statement. They are available in two color combinations: one with grey mother of pearl, tiger eye, black and white onyx and diamond accents or the other in a subdued but more colorful combination of lapis, turquoise, white mother of pearl, white onyx and diamonds. Either one also looks fabulous with a diamond thin temple bangle on each side, imbuing it with a truly dramatic feeling for special occasions.
For an every day appeal, if you are partial to the inlay styles, we also offer the Chunky Inlay Bangle, which is available in four colorways from more subtle to all out vivid colors. Of course this can be worn alone but I prefer to mix them with a thin temple tile bangle in a tonal color or our Bliss Bangle, which is a new addition to the collection. It also comes in a range of colorways and it is crafted to mirror the natural curves of single lotus petals and to add a touch of refined simplicity and serve as a reminder of nature's serene beauty.
There are myriad combinations within the different styles and different colorways, all which you can personalize to your individual tastes and lifestyles. It’s also fun to start with one or two and add on to celebrate different occasions in your life.
With bracelets being on the forefront of trends for winter, holiday dressing and bringing us right into spring summer, I hope that there is an Orly Marcel style that is just right for you.
