Antique Bangles

[2008-12-23 17:24:57]

Antique bangles are hoops, made of material such as glass, plastic or metal, and worn around the wrists. These fashion accessories come in different colors and may be plain or have designs etched on them. These unique bangles have transcended time barrier and are very popular even in modern times. Gold, silver, bronze, platinum are the major metals used to manufacture stone studded and intricately carved antique finish bangles.



Style and Design

Antique bangles are available in a range of materials including wood, lucite, brass, silver, bone and plastic bangles to make a perfect addition to your wardrobe. Antique-style jewellery has its own charm, exquisite beauty and ethnic value. The styles can vary from Victorian to Georgian to bangles with Middle eastern influence. To cater to the masses, local players are manufacturing and exporting antique-finish bangles using less expensive metals and other materials.



Market for Antique Bangles

India is one of the leading countries in terms of jewellery consumption followed by China and Japan, this combined with the fact that the global consumption of antique-finish jewellery is on the rise, poses a lucrative opportunity for manufacturers and exporters to cater to the growing worldwide market. Germany is another country which is a big consumer of antique and other precious metal jewellery. Japan consumes almost 45% of the platinum jewellery in antique and other finish.



Source: Antique Crafts
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