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When it comes to fashion jewelry, it’s always better to take some cues from the old and traditional. There is a reason why the old is always cherished and embraced in jewelry design. They are time-tested and have always blended in with different fashion accessories. That is why ring bracelet has continued to be in use since ancient times. Known by different names – maille bracelet and hath panja, they have always been worn to draw attention and to captivate others.

Historical Influence

Through Indian history, women have worn this bracelet under different names. It has also been referred to as belly dancer bracelet and Hand Flower. Interestingly, this jewelry has undergone influence from the varied culture and religious diversity of India. It has been influenced by the ancient Hindu culture and the later period Islamic traditions that came with the rule of the mughals.

Modern Jewelry

Ring bracelet is a part of the traditional jewelry, but it has found its place in contemporary fashion too. Because it is a blend of the bracelet and ring, it is also referred to as “bring” at times. There is a historical definition and meaning to this jewelry as it connected the ring with a chain. The chain was considered to be the relation between people who gifted it to their beloveds. It doesn't need to be mentioned that the “bring” is among the most unusual and distinctive pieces of jewelry.

The modern bracelet exists in 2 main forms.

• The first has a wristband connected to ring by a chain.
• The second jewelry called Hand Flower is almost similar. It uses several chains that connect entire hand from the back.

The two different forms are usually referred to by different names. The first one is more often called the ring bracelet and the second one as the slave bracelet. However, it is believed that both evolved in almost the same way and at the same time in Indian history. in fact, both the bracelets have been found to have originated in a single design and gradually evolved into the two types which are known today.

Embellishments

While the history of ring bracelets is so colorful and rich, these jewelry pieces are among the most elegant and exotic on Indian dresses. They are available in adornments including different gems, stones, colors and chains. You could opt for jewelry pieces in ornament forms or in real gold or silver. Because these bracelets have so many components, they can be richly embellished in almost endless varieties.

The modern “bring” has been reinvented and has found its place on the fashion ramps and embraced modern designer jewelry trends. While the gaudy and flashy pieces are part of informal occasions and celebrations, the designer and modular pieces can also be worn to the workplace. Especially in the last few years these jewelry pieces have gained so much attention and have been redesigned into forms that can be worn today while maintaining the perfect balance between the formal and informal.