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The gold cuff-similar to the gladiator sandal as an iconic accessory staple in the history of world fashion. From it's ancient origins as early as 7,000 in Egypt, Africa, China, Greece and Rome as well as a favorite in Victorian times has managed to thrive into the modern day woman's wardrobe.
A little snippet of fun facts on the history of this highly popular style of jewelry:
In Egypt and Africa they were carved from wood and stone until the rise of the Pharaohs when charms became a popular addition for more adorned bracelets. The Babylonians wore cuffs with simple shapes and designs while the Greek women adorned various animals of snakes, and lions cuffed around the arm as bands. The Roman Empire rocketed the bracelet into popularity as the Roman women were obsessed with golden cuffs even fashioning bangles out of coiled gold and copper. A popular cuff bracelet included twin snakes that encircle the wrist that create a cuff bracelet. Due to the Roman empires growth bracelet popularity spread along with it. Romans often used gemstones in their bracelets with a popular form as an gemstone set as an eye. The Romans also contributed the knot bracelet which is a single knot in the middle.
Hey, if it's lasted over 7,000 years us girls must really dig this style so why mess with a good thing...
And with the comeback of decadent glamour it would make sense for this golden trinket adorned by the most fashionable women since time immortal to be featured hot on the heels of fashion runways. This season's trendy cuff's offer a large variety of sizes, shapes, patterns and embellishments. You can wear a cuff with just about any piece of clothing in your wardrobe from casual denim, lacy dresses, flowy skirts, business suits and cool down to earth beach wear. A perfect fit is assured on any women's body type due to the adjustable factor making it a comfortable piece as well. The prices are the best part as you can find these in popular outlets such as Forever 21 retailing at $8 to the most chicest boutiques at whopping $10,000 price tags. Real or fake unleash your inner Glamazonian Queen this summer and pick up several cuff's because it's an investment buy at 7,000 years and counting it's unlikely ever to become outdated. Have a great weekend! Stay beautiful! XOXO
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