8 Bangles Your Bridesmaids Will Love

The best bridesmaids’ gifts are the ones you're definitely going to wear again, and when it comes to jewelry, bangles are the hottest accessory right now. We've found some stunning styles that range from affordable (under $10) to more high-end, for those brides who plan to spend closer to the national average of $75 for bridal party gifts.

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For destination or oceanfront weddings, you can’t beat a pretty stack of bangles made with sea glass in smooth, cool shades of blue, green and even milky white, strung onto anything from sterling silver to bamboo or hemp cord. Don't forget to add charms such as starfish, seahorses, palm fronds or trees, and even mini fish!

A big trend right now is for the bride to choose jewelry styles that suit the bridesmaids’ personalities, so the charm-inclined would receive an ornate bangle, while eco-minded bridesmaids would get corded bracelets, and so forth. And here’s the good news: More brides are giving jewelry that can be worn apart from their wedding ensembles, which serve as really fabulous thank-you gifts. (Does your bride know that? Show her this article so that she does.)

Kelly M Jewels specializes in beach-inspired designs with a dash of city chic. Check out this stunning cuff bracelet (pictured on the left; $50, kellymjewels.com) wire-wrapped with genuine Aquamarine, Peridot, Fresh Water Pearls and faceted aurora borealis Swarovski Crystals.

Here’s a smart tip from the designer: since the stones make the bracelet heavier, she puts in a hidden hook clasp (so smart!). And this designer makes no two bracelets exactly alike—love that, too.

This beachy bracelet ($54, kellymjewels.com) comes in Peridot, with Aquamarine, Opalite, and Sea Glass, or in Citrine (pictured, right), with Aragonite, Aquamarine and Opalite. 

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