In the early to mid-2010s every second woman’s arm was adorned with beaded and charmed bracelets. And not just one either—we layered and stacked different styles and rushed to fill out our charms, feeling a glowing sense of pride once we’d reached ‘full status’ ready to move on to a fresh bracelet.
Our love for the treasured pieces, hand-picked and representing life’s big moments, has never truly waned. With the phenomenon that is Taylor Swift bringing beaded bracelets (albeit a slightly different iteration) back to the forefront of fashion, our love for the style has been reinvigorated.
Offering both sentimentality and style, the beaded bracelet is the perfect gift for a loved one or for treating yourself.
If you’re looking to buy a beaded bracelet, scroll on for our favourite picks below.
The best beaded bracelets to shop now
01
Sterling Silver Bangle
$179 at TrollBeads
When we think of charm bracelets an open-ended bangle seems out of the question, but this sleek design blends the best of both worlds thanks to its smart stoppers. Add any charm you want or curate multiple in your own design.
Key Features:
- Silver, Gold or Copper metal available
- Customisable beads
- Slip on design
02
4mm Gemstone Beaded Bracelet
$98 at Mejuri
If it’s the beaded look you’re after sans the charms, Mejuri have a stunning selection of bracelets in coloured gemstones or classic golds and silvers so you can curate your own stack.
Key Features:
- 4 sizes available
- Green Tiger Eye, Tiger Eye, Black Agate, Gold, Silver available
- 925 Sterling Silver clasp and hardware
03
Member Charm Bracelet
$139 at Thomas Sabo
If you’ve been loving the look of the beaded Swifty bracelets but want something a little more elevated and still customisable a classic Thomas Sabo piece is for you.
Key Features:
- Lobster clasp
- 925 silver and rose quartz
- Also available in Black, Pearl and Blue/Pearl
04
Bloom Pearl And Gemstone Bracelet
$39 at Arms Of Eve
Love to layer your jewellery? Arms Of Eve are experts when it comes to carefully curated stacks—including bracelets—and their beaded selection is as cute as they come.
Key Features:
- Available in Ocean Blue, Moss Green and Watermelon Pink
- 14k Gold Plated (1 Micron Thick)
- Freshwater Pearls
What do bead bracelets symbolise?
Historically, beaded bracelets were worn as a form of protection with specific gemstones warding off various evil spirits and bad energy.
Now, beaded bracelets can still hold the same significance to some but for others they serve purely as an aesthetic addition to one’s outfit. While some beaded bracelets symbolise friendship (a la Taylor Swift) others hold charms specific to life events, milestones and memories.
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