The tradition of wearing bangles began in ancient India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh. By definition, bangles
are rigid bracelets, usually made of metal, wood, or plastic. As an ornamental jewelry, bangles may also
come with diamonds, gems, and pearls. However, due to contemporary manufacturing of this jewelry, it is
tough to tell authentic gold bangles from phony imitations.
Rose Gold Bangle:
A Deep Historical Foundation
The origin of the use of bangles traces back to Mohenjo-Daro, Pakistan (2600 BCE) settlements some
5,000 years ago. Traceable artifacts of bangles appeared during excavation here, as they did at other
historical sites over the centuries:
Mauryan Empire (322 BCE)
Roman Empire (330 BCE)
Mayan Settlements (2nd Century BCE)
Taxila (6th Century BCE)
Bangles have a strong tie to marriage in South Asian cultures. It is a custom where a bride must wear as
many bangles as possible at her wedding. The act of wearing multiple glass bangles is a honeymoon ritual
in India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh, where the breaking of the last bangle represented consummation.
The value of bangles in Hinduism is much greater than in any other religion because they denote auspicial
significance for marrying women. Toddlers and women may also wear regular bangles in gold and silver;
men may wear a single bangle, made only out of gold, silver, or iron.
Today, bangles exist in many gold variants, such as rose gold, which is an excellent gift for that special
someone.
White Gold Bangle
and Other Colors
The design of bangle jewelry hasn't drastically changed compared to other jewelry types, such as earrings
and rings. The circular shape of bangles is still intact, although modern construction materials have taken
over.
Present-day bangles are not limited to gold, silver, steel, and glass. In fact, there are different bangle
colors with corresponding interpretations:
Red/Rose Bangle – Energy and Passion
Blue – Tranquility and Wisdom
Purple – Independence
Green – Luck and Married Status
Yellow – Happiness
Orange – Success
White – New Beginnings
Black – Power
Silver – Strength
Gold – Fortune and Prosperity
The term bangle comes from the Hindi word "Bungri," meaning glass. Bangles often come with precious
metals such as gold, silver, or platinum, although cheaper materials are prevalent. Other creative
construction materials include wood, glass, plastic, seashell, and fern.
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at Gracious Rose
Throughout history, bangles have retained their structure, but use has evolved to suit fashion. If you want
to avail of authentic bangle jewelry, consider the following locations that have strong reputations in the
bangle industry:
Laad Bazaar, North India – Famous for its glass bangles since 1566
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