In our life, everyone should have been exposed to many accessories, and there are many aspects about the use of accessories. Different accessories also express different meanings. Let's take a look at the names of various bracelet styles.
The name of various bracelet styles is 1 bracelet, not bracelet.
The word "bracelet" first appeared in the Shang and Zhou Dynasties.
In Shuo Wen Jie Zi in the Eastern Han Dynasty, the word bracelet is explained as follows: "Bracelet is a pheasant. From Jin, Shu wins. "
In other words, bracelet is another name for pheasant. At that time, it didn't mean jewelry, but a musical instrument, bell-shaped and made of metal. Ancient troops used it to beat drums when marching.
"Drum people teach the sound of six drums and four golds, ...; The golden bracelet beats the drum, and the golden cymbals stop the drum "-Stuart, the official of Emperor Li Zhou"
Bronze pheasant with tiger pattern in Western Zhou Dynasty
The word "bracelet" is bound to jewelry for a long time. It was not until the Song and Yuan Dynasties that this kind of wrist ornament was called "bracelet", "bracelet" and "bracelet head".
"A pair of children's bracelets and a pair of women's gold earrings are hidden in Japan." —— Jian Yizhi by Hong Mai in Southern Song Dynasty. "
What did people call this ornament before that?
"When you are busy with your sleeves, you can see gold rings on your hands and wrists." -"Beauty" by Three Kingdoms Cao Zhi
"The wrist shakes the golden cymbals and the steps turn to Yuhuan." -Tang Xuhui's "Give the North a Beauty"
If you are a history lover, you may have seen some terms such as jump, stripe, wrist diaphragm, armband, wristband, bracelet, armband, wristband and so on in historical documents.
Yes, these nouns actually refer to the same thing: bracelets.
Gold Jewelry in Song Dynasty (Seven Pieces)
At the beginning of its appearance, how people called this kind of jewelry has been impossible to verify.
After all, 6000 years ago, when the ancients used animal bones, animal teeth, stones, pottery, shells and so on. Making bones, statues, pottery rings and various beads to decorate themselves, words have not yet appeared.
Neolithic pottery rings unearthed from Anbanpo site in Xi 'an.
Neolithic Age
Animals are born with the pursuit of beauty, and human beings are no exception.
Even in the Neolithic Age, when the productivity was extremely low, our ancestors polished stone tools, pottery and textiles, but at the same time, they did not forget to spend time making some decorations for themselves.
Early Neolithic Necklace
Archaeologists found stone bracelets and other ornaments used by the ancients to decorate wrists in Liangzhu culture, Hongshan Culture and Banpo sites 5,000-6,000 years ago.
The bracelets of this period have just appeared, but the styles are already very rich, such as cylindrical, oblate, combined and so on. Most of the materials are from natural materials, including stones, wood, mud, animal bones, shells, teeth and so on.
The jade bracelet unearthed from Niuheliang site in Hongshan Culture is 8.4 cm in diameter, 0.8 cm in thickness, 6.7 cm in aperture and blunt triangle in cross section.
Although the production process at that time was relatively simple, it was very exquisite. Not only the surface of the bracelet is polished very smoothly, but also some simple decorative patterns appear on a few bracelets.
Liangzhu cultural bracelet collected by Zhejiang Institute of Cultural Relics and Archaeology
The above picture shows 1987 bracelet unearthed from Yaoshan cemetery in Xiwan Village, Anxi Township, Hang County, Zhejiang Province. It is white with 13 inclined edges on the outer wall. Even from the present point of view, it is very fashionable and beautiful.
Shang and Zhou Dynasties
In the Shang and Zhou Dynasties, although the styles of bracelets were not obviously different from those in the Neolithic Age, they were all thick and wide, mainly oblate. But the materials began to change, mainly jade, and metal bracelets appeared.
The string jade bracelets in the Western Zhou Dynasty are decorated with strings, and the strings on both sides are basically symmetrical and the distance is equal.
the Spring and Autumn Period
From the Warring States Period to the Qin and Han Dynasties, the material of bracelets continued the characteristics of Shang and Zhou Dynasties, with jade and metal as the main materials, among which metal bracelets were worn by ethnic minorities and other places.
However, compared with the previous styles, the decorative patterns are more abundant, including mountain patterns, moire patterns, valley patterns, thunder patterns, sawtooth patterns, round patterns and so on.
Dragon-shaped twisted rope animal-faced jade bracelet in the Warring States period
At the same time, it was also during this period that a bracelet style appeared, which influenced future generations for nearly 2000 years: white jade rope bracelet.
Warring States twisted rope bracelet
The style of this bracelet is developed from the turbine pattern Yuhuan in the late Neolithic period. Compared with the Neolithic bracelet, the lines are smoother and the weight is greatly reduced.
Until now, this style of bracelet is still very popular. Song Meiling used to like emerald twisted bracelets, which is exactly the style.
Song Meiling emerald twist bracelet
Western Han Dynasty (206 BC-25 AD)
During the Western Han Dynasty, due to the influence of western culture, the wind of wearing armbands prevailed.
There are many styles of armbands, such as gold, silver, jade, glass and other materials, as well as ring-shaped closure and gouges where whole pieces were missing.
Ancient jade carving phoenix bracelet in Han dynasty
Handstrings in this period began to be engraved with patterns or inlaid with gems, and some bracelets were hammered into petals or sawed into gears, which became the main characteristics of bracelets in this period.
Korean sapphire palindrome bracelet with three animal faces
At the same time, it was during this period that an armband called "jump" appeared. Such as spring-shaped, coiled into a circle, ranging from three to more than a dozen, and the two ends are woven into a ring sleeve with gold and silver wires to adjust the tightness.
Fan Qin, the secretary of Cao Cao in Wei and Jin Dynasties, wrote a poem about love. The "double jump around the wrist" mentioned in the poem is this embellishment.
Why are you punching? The double gold ring on Wan's arm.
Why be diligent? About a pair of silver.
Why is it just a small area? Two pearls on the ear.
Why are you knocking? The sachet is tied behind the elbow.
Why is the contract broad? Double jump around the wrist.
Why are you grateful? Meiyu adorns Luo Ying.
-from Fan Qin's love poems.
Let's call it a day. In the next issue, I will continue to tell you about the development history of bracelets after the Tang Dynasty ~
Names of various bracelet styles 2 The styles of bracelets can be described as dazzling, but in general, they can be divided into the following five types:
1, safety bracelet
Ping 'an bracelet is the most common bracelet style at present, and about 70% to 80% of bracelets on the market are Ping 'an bracelets.
The inner ring of the safety bracelet is flat, the outer ring is round, and the bars are semicircular or arc-shaped. Because the inner ring is flat, which means peace, it is called a peace bracelet.
Compared with Fu bracelets, Ping An bracelets are more flexible and light, saving materials and labor, and are suitable for women of all ages.
2. bracelets
Fu bracelet is a very traditional bracelet with a long history. The inner circle is round and the outer circle is round, so it is called a blessing bracelet.
This kind of bracelet should be round and thick, which is labor-consuming and material-consuming. It looks dignified and atmospheric.
3. Guifei bracelet
Princess bracelets are oval, and most of the bars of princess bracelets are oval. When wearing this bracelet, be careful to stick it only on your wrist, because its shape is designed according to the shape of your wrist.
Moreover, the princess bracelet is compact in workmanship and relatively less in materials, so the value of the princess bracelet is lower than that of the Fu bracelet and Ping An bracelet with the same material and ring.
According to legend, Yang Guifei likes oval bracelets very much, and later people call them princess bracelets. The emeralds in each noble bracelet are treated with outer circle and inner flat, and the process is exquisite and natural. It is said that Yang Guifei asked a craftsman to design it in order to shine at a banquet. This is the first time she used and invented the imperial concubine bracelet.
Step 4 twist the bracelet
The north is called twist, and the south is called stranded wire. The Soviet Union divided the twine-shaped bracelets into three, four or even six strands. You can only wear it if you want to reach 6 strands or look at it again, so you can only regard it as a work of art. Twist bracelets are very common in silver bracelets and rare in jade bracelets.
5, the northern bracelet
Gong Bei's square bracelet is rectangular in shape, or the inner ring is round, the outer ring is round and the strip is rectangular, or the inner ring is round and the outer ring is octagonal and the strip is similar to a rectangle.
Gong Bei's square bracelets are often angular in shape and elegant in appearance, which is suitable for women with high heart.
For bracelets, the feeling of wearing is the most important. Different shapes of bracelets have slightly different feelings after wearing them.
Because the circular bracelet doesn't stick to the hand at all, the circular outline will roll around on the hand.
The flat bracelet is worn quietly as long as it is closed. Unlike the ancient gate, today's women have to face the computer, drive, write, do housework and so on every day, so there is still a big gap between wearing with and without hands.
Because the princess bracelet is oval, it is relatively difficult to wear.
In terms of materials, round strips save materials, flat strips are omnipotent, and princess bracelets are expected.
Therefore, generally speaking, flat bracelets are the most expensive, followed by round ones, and those of the imperial concubine are the cheapest.
Some people like the quietness of flat mouth, while others like the elegant charm of round bars. No matter what kind of beauty it is, what they like is the best. For bracelets, its value is not only determined by the material, whether it is round or flat. If we just pursue which materials are more and more valuable, we will enter a misunderstanding.
The choice of bracelet
As for the selection of bracelets, perhaps the ladies are more experienced, but here we also say a few more words.
The standard size of the round bracelet should be determined under the condition of moderate tightness. If the size of the No.56 circular bracelet is soft, it can be adjusted downward by 2-3 sizes; if the hand shape is moderately soft, it can be adjusted downward by about 1.5 sizes, and it can still be worn with a tight half size.
If you know the size of the round bracelet and want to wear the princess bracelet, just add the number 1.5-2.5 to the size of the round bracelet. Too tight and too loose is not appropriate, and it is painful to wear too tight.
Regarding the size and number of bracelets to wear, we found such a data table from the Internet for your reference:
Maintenance of bracelets
If you don't wear it often, you should pay more attention to it, because you are not used to bracelets and are easy to knock and damage.
If you need to move things or cook and wash clothes, you'd better get into the habit of pushing the bracelet above your wrist, and try to take it off and put it in a bag or box when taking a shower.
In addition, pay attention to keep the jade bracelet clean. If you don't wear the bracelet for a long time, put it in a soft box for safekeeping.
Name of various bracelet styles 3 Brief introduction of jade bracelet
Bracelet, also known as "hairpin", "bracelet" and "arm ring", is a ring-shaped ornament worn on the wrist. Besides gold, silver and jade, it is also made of rattan. Bracelets have a long history and originated from the transition from matriarchal society to paternal society. According to relevant documents, both men and women wore bracelets in ancient times, with women as a symbol of marriage and men as a symbol of status or the nature of work. In ancient society, people also thought that wearing bracelets could ward off evil spirits or welcome good luck.
Efficacy and function of jade bracelet
The function of white jade bracelet brings cool sleep, which is helpful to the acupuncture points of wrist.
Efficacy and function of Guizhou jade bracelet
Guizhou jade bracelet has the effects of nourishing the body, improving temperament and enhancing resistance. When wearing a jade bracelet, the trace elements in the jade bracelet can enter the body through the pores on the human skin, thus playing a role in nourishing the body. Jade bracelets are colorful and warm, which can increase the wearer's luxurious and classical temperament.
Guizhou jade bracelet has the effect of beauty beauty, which can play a certain role in skin care and beauty. It also has the function of enhancing immunity and assisting in discharging human excreta. It also has the effect of relieving summer heat and relieving discomfort caused by summer heat.
1, beauty beauty
Guizhou jade bracelet has the effect of beauty beauty, because jade is rich in mineral elements, which can be absorbed by human body. Absorbed mineral elements can enhance cell vitality and improve color, thus playing a certain role in skin care and beauty. It is recommended that girls wear them often.
2. Enhance immunity
Wearing jade bracelets often can not only have the effect of beauty beauty, but also improve human blood circulation, promote metabolism, and play a certain auxiliary role in the discharge of human waste. So Guizhou jade bracelet has the function of enhancing immunity.
Step 3 relieve summer heat
Jade is cool and has the function of cooling and relieving fever, and Guizhou jade bracelet is no exception. Wearing Guizhou jade bracelet in hot weather has a certain effect of relieving summer heat and alleviating the discomfort caused by summer heat, thus achieving the purpose of cooling the human body.