Bracelets are fun and can fill your jewelry box with color, luxury and sparkle. If you are shopping for bracelets, consider bangle bracelets for their effortless and trendy style. Handmade bracelets and bangle bracelets easily slip over your wrist or open on a hinge, so throwing them on with anything is simple and fun. You can wear a stack of gold bangles with jeans when you go out for the evening or try some beaded bangles with other fashion bracelets and bohemian jewelry. Consider our top five bangle bracelet trends when you are shopping for fashion jewelry.

Leather has always been trendy, thanks to its striking good looks, dependable durability and wide range of uses. Braided leather bracelets are among the coolest jewelry this season, with a fresh crop of styles ranging in color, decoration and pattern. If you're in the market for a trendy new bracelet, consider one of these hip new pieces.

Exactly when someone first discovered that tying a vine around the wrist made a pretty decoration isn't known, but people have worn bracelets for centuries. The best artisans of many cultures applied their skills to the bracelet designs still worn today. This history lesson starts with a basic definition: The English word "bracelet" is derived from the Latin word "brachium," which simply means "arm."

If you're looking to enhance your jewelry collection with vintage beads, then pick an era to shop for the perfect piece. Every time period has fabulous offerings of retro jewelry, but three main vintage styles represent heavily in beaded bracelets. The Art Deco movement brought sleek bracelets in contrasting hues to the table. Hippies gave us texture in the form of leather and beaded jewelry. Rockabilly chicks blessed us with bold and colorful beads. Which style is your favorite?

A cool bracelet can be an integral part of your wardrobe. If you love it and it goes with everything, you'll wear your bracelet almost every day. Rubber bracelets are quickly becoming a favorite among hip jewelry lovers. Cool rubber bracelets are neutral but eye-catching, and they can be layered with other pieces of jewelry to create texture. Many different types of rubber jewelry exist to give you a variety of options when shopping for the perfect piece. Consider these styles to jumpstart your collection.