BANGLE
Bangles are inflexible. Some bangles have hinges and closures; others are crafted of a continuous shape.
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BOLO
Bolo jewelry pieces have a sliding closure. This allows the wearer to adjust the piece to his/her desired length with precision. The slide is often round, but not exclusively.
Bolos can be finished with round, ball-style endcaps or more decoratively detailed with endcaps of hearts, stars, etc. Bolo jewelry is limited to links that can slide easily.
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BYPASS
Bypass jewelry pieces ends cross over one another, usually with one side higher than the other. The ends appear to part and continue in opposite directions.
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CHARM
Charms are figurative designs that accent bracelets, earrings, necklaces and even rings.
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CORD
Cord jewelry is fashioned using flexible materials like leather, string, or rubber. Some pieces are simply a length of material with finish details. Cord jewelry can be strung with beads or other elements of design.
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CUFF
Cuff pieces are a style of jewelry that does not close in the back or are open in the front. Cuff pieces appear in an array of styles and are sometimes inflexible.
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ID
ID stands for identification. This style of jewelry calls out something about the wearer. It typically consists of a chain with a center bar or medallion engraved with information. Originally a style made exclusively for function, it quickly became popular as a fashionable look. ID jewelry can display a name, monogram, important date or message. It can showcase a crest or symbol.
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LINK
This generic term can be used for any jewelry that is composed of individual, connected rings or separate pieces. The sections can be round, rectangular, elongated, singular or several loops together.
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MULTI-ROW
Any jewelry piece whose design incorporates lines of beads, links, pearls, etc., placed side-by-side and secured by a common clasp, closure or connection, can be described as multi-row.
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STATEMENT
Statement jewelry is bold and attention-getting. It’s often opulent and over-sized. Statement jewelry refers to any jewelry that is eye-catching and can’t be ignored. It’s jewelry with a message, not necessarily literal, but clear.
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STATION
A station in a jewelry item is a repeated motif that most often alternates with a series of links. The pattern becomes link, motif, link, motif, link and so on. Stations may be placed along the entire piece or centered in a smaller group. A motif can be made up of beads, flowers, filigree, etc.
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STRAND
The word strand is most often used to refer to a strung row of pearls or beads.
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STRAP
Jewelry worked in leather or other pliable material, especially with a buckle, falls into this category. Straps have an organic feel. Knotted pieces, woven beads and string … there are many popular looks from which to choose. Even precious metals can be woven into straps. If it’s flexible and can wrap around the wrist, anklet or finger, it can be classified as a strap.
STRETCH
Stretch jewelry pieces have no clasp. They form a continuous circle and expand to slide on, then contract for a comfortable fit. The best stretch pieces are made with jewelers’-grade elastic that is sturdy, durable and long-lasting.
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TENNIS (this is a combination of line and tennis styles)
Tennis-style jewelry consists of a row of stones or beads. Originally called an eternity or line style, the term “tennis” was made popular in the late 1980s. A superb athlete and style icon lost her diamond bracelet on the court during a major tournament. She refused to continue playing until her bracelet was found. The buzz created around this incident was responsible for the renaming of this style. Today there are many variations of a tennis bracelet. The settings can vary along with size of stones and thickness of the bracelet.
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WRAP
Wrap-style jewelry consists of a long row (called a ladder) of beads nested between two pieces of flexible material like leather. When the desired length is achieved, the piece is then wound around the wrist or anklet and secured. Some wrap jewelry is simply woven or knotted, with no added elements, other pieces have a wide range of decorative components.