Different Types of Bangles You Must Include in Your Wardrobe

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Bangles are a must have accessory for every Hindu woman. Most women never leave their house without adorning their wrists with bangles. And because of India’s diversity, there are different types of bangles available for different occasions and different cultures. From the classic glass bangles and metal bangles to the wedding chooda and the auspicious green bangles, women from different cultures adorn different types of bangles. And while they might all have different cultural values, they all look equally gorgeous when adorned by women.

Different Types of Bangles You Must Have in Your Wardrobe:

Gold Bangles are for Everyone

One of the most worn type, that women across cultures adorn are gold bangles. These bangles come in many different styles, designs and even different weights. Be it thin every day wear bangles or fancier kadhas, there’s a gold bangle for every occasion. These are the most basic pair that any woman must possess. You can pair your gold bangles with Indian and Indo-western outfits and can even get classier, thin ones to go with your western outfits. If you’re not someone who loves to sport bright gold jewelry, you can even go for a dull gold bangles,

Quirky Thread or Ghungroo Bangles

These bangles are not made of real metal, but are equally gorgeous. Especially suitable for young girls, these bangles have a quirky and fun look to them. Thread bangles are beautifully crafted by hand and come in many different colors and even patterns. You can get a pair in a single color or go for some multi colored ones for that extra fun look. Pair these up with a crop top and a wrap-around skirt for casual outing.

Ghungroo hangles are also equally fun and playful and can be worn with Indian as well as Indo-western outfits. These bangles come in both gold and silver and even oxidized polish and come with varying sizes of ghungroo. Suffice it to say, these bangles will surely help you make a musical entrance. You can either wear go minimalistic for a casual outing, or wear a heavy stack to go with you ghagra choli for your friend’s sangeet.

Bangles for the Diamond Lovers

Of course we had to include diamond angles in the list. They are a girl’s best friend after all. Diamond bangles are graceful, dressy and a must-have for every woman. Whether you want an accessory for you Indian outfits, your formal gowns or your western casuals, diamond bangles are the perfect bling to sport. Depending on your budget, you can either go for pointer diamonds which are pricier or you can go for cluster diamonds on your bangles which are cheaper. Either way, diamond bangles never disappoint as they are definitely the most versatile kind. Not only are they a must have jewelry item, but are also a great investment piece. So ahead and splurge on those shiny diamonds!

A stack of the Silver Goodness

Bright and shiny or oxidized, silver bangles are one of the prettiest accessory for women. They are inexpensive and super trendy. Chunky cuffs, thin stackable bangles, ghungroo bangles, or finely carved kadhas, silver bangles come in many gorgeous options. They are also super popular among college going young girls who enjoy wearing these to college events, get-togethers and even to simply hang out with their friends. You can stack multiple silver bangles or wear a chunky cuff along with other silver jewelry like a chunky necklace or pretty jhumkas for the ultimate boho-chic look. Note that if you’re going for a boho chic look, make sure all your silver jewelry has the same polish. Don’t try to pair oxidized jewelry with shiny ones as that might end up looking tacky.

The Timeless and Classic Glass Bangles

Probably the most worn kind in India, glass bangles are truly a timeless accessory. They are so classic that even Bollywood movies have often used glass bangles to spark romance between lead couples. From mothers and grandmothers to young girls, everyone has at least a few stacks of these bangles in their jewelry drawer. Go to any local market in India and you’ll find stalls that display colorful glass bangles that inevitably catch anyone’s eye. You can pair these with any Indian outfit for the ultimate Bollywood vibe. These are best worn as a heavy stacks with festive outfits. You can either go for a single color or make a set with multiple colors for a fun look.

Add Color With Stones Like Rubies and Emeralds

If all these gold and silver bangles are too passé for you, there are some colorful options available, too. Bangles adorned with colorful stones like emeralds and rubies are the perfect accessory to add a bit of glamour to your outfits. Set in gold, silver or semi-precious metal, these bangles are available for various different prices. While colorful bangles might not be for everyday wear, you can wear them with your festive outfits and family functions.      You can also match your bangles to the rest of you jewelry like your necklace and earring for a coordinated glam look.

Pearl Bangles for the Ultimate Grace

While stone bangles have a charm of their own, pearl bangles have an unmatched grace to them. These bangles are mostly thin, set in gold and lined with shiny pearls. Almost as versatile as diamond bangles, you can wear your pearl bangles with any Indian outfit. Pearls are also a great option for western outfits, but make sure your bangles are sleek and contemporary and not like ethnic kadhas. You can wear a pair of pearl bangles in one wrist and an elegant watch in the other for a graceful match.

Kundan Kadhas For Formal Indian Outfits

One of the many different types of bangles are these kundan kadhas. Kundan bangles, too are set in gold and come in varying sizes.  If you’re someone who loves ethnic jewelry, your wardrobe is incomplete without some of these statement pieces. Kundan bangles add the perfect glam to any Indian outfit and can be paired with a similar choker and earrings for a close friend’s or sister’s wedding. In fact, kundan kadhas also go super well with a bridal look. Add a pair of kundan kadhas to your bridal chooda to instantly add extra charm to your wedding look.

Bangles That Have Traditional Value in Your Culture

There are many different kinds of bangles that have special significance in many cultures. Like in Punjabi weddings, the bride’s maternal aunt and uncle are supposed to gift her a stack of red and ivory bangles, known as chooda. The bride wears the chooda as a ceremony one day before the wedding and keep it on for a minimum of forty days. Some brides even keep it on for months or even a year. Similarly, Bengali brides wear bangles that made of conch-shells and red corals. These red and white bangles are considered auspicious for the bride and have traditional value in the Bengali culture.

Even in Maharashtra, many women wear green bangles made of glass. Though only married women wear these as they are considered to be a symbol of auspiciousness and fertility. Also known as hirva chooda, the green bangles are essential along with nath, ambada, mohanmaal and many more accessory for any Maharashtrian bride.

Now go on and add these different types of bangles to your wardrobe.

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