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Bangles or Chudi are traditional ornaments worn by Indian women. They are worn after marriage to signify matrimony. It is tradition that the bride will try to wear as many small glass bangles as possible at her wedding and the honeymoon will end when the last bangle breaks.
They are circular in shape, and, unlike bracelets, are not flexible. They are made of numerous precious as well as non-precious materials such as 22kt. Yellow Gold , 18kt. Yellow gold , 18kt. White Gold , 925 Sterling Silver, platinum, glass, wood, ferrous metals, plastic, etc.
Bangles are part of traditional Indian jewelry. They are usually worn in pairs by women, one or more on each arm. Most Indian women prefer wearing either gold or glass bangles or combination of both. The ones made of glass are preferred at traditional occasions such as marriages and on festivals.
The designs range from simple to intricate handmade designs, often studded with precious and semi-precious stones such as diamonds , gems and pearls. Sets of expensive bangles made of gold and silver make a jingling sound.
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