{"product_id":"freshwater-pearl-bangle-bracelet","title":"Freshwater Pearl Bangle Bracelet, 14K Gold Plated Open Cuff","description":"\u003cp\u003eOne white freshwater pearl, one fine line of gold plated metal, and that is the whole idea. This slim open bangle curves around the wrist and ends in a single round pearl capped by a tiny metal bead, while the other tip is simply rounded, so the pearl sits on top of the wrist like a full stop. Siem Reap Artisans, which describes itself as a social enterprise near Angkor Wat training young Cambodian women in jewelry design, makes it in brass finished with 14K gold plating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOne pearl, placed high.\u003c\/strong\u003e The pearl rides on top of the arm, in view with every gesture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFine enough to stack.\u003c\/strong\u003e The thin band slips between a watch and other bangles without crowding them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOpen back.\u003c\/strong\u003e The gap lets it slide on sideways and adjust to the wrist, as the maker lists it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFreshwater Pearl Bracelet for Everyday Wear\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA freshwater pearl bracelet used to mean a strand saved for occasions. This one turns the pearl into a daily piece: one bead instead of thirty, set on a band that disappears against the skin, \u003cstrong\u003eso it looks right with a sweatshirt as well as a silk blouse\u003c\/strong\u003e. Freshwater pearls each grow their own shape and surface, so expect a soft glow with small natural marks rather than a perfectly identical bead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Put On a Cuff Bracelet Without Bending It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTurn the bangle so the gap faces the inside of your wrist and guide it on side first at the narrowest point, just above the wrist bone, then rotate it until the pearl sits on top. Do not pull the ends apart to get it on. If it needs to be a touch smaller or larger, press or ease the middle of the band, opposite the gap, in one small move.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKeeping the Pearl and Plating Bright\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePearls are soft and gold plating is a thin surface, so both like the same habits. \u003cstrong\u003ePut the bangle on last, after lotion, perfume and hair spray\u003c\/strong\u003e, and take it off first, before washing up or swimming. After a long day, a barely damp cloth over pearl and band, followed by a dry one, is all the cleaning it needs. Stored apart from harder jewelry, the pearl keeps its glow and the plating keeps its warm color much longer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe maker says the brass under the plating is recycled from war-era metal salvaged in Cambodia, which is a quiet story to carry on a very quiet bracelet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePearl Bangle Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShould this pearl bangle come off at night?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, it is better off on the nightstand. A thin open band can be bent out of shape by a pillow overnight, and the pearl does not enjoy being pressed against bedding for hours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich wrist should the pearl go on?\u003c\/strong\u003e Most people wear it on the nondominant wrist with the pearl facing out, where it is seen and stays clear of the desk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the pearl glued or fixed?\u003c\/strong\u003e It is set on the end of the band and finished with a small bead stop, so it stays in place; avoid twisting the pearl itself.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Siem Reap Artisans","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67646979899693,"sku":"012023","price":55.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0667\/4553\/2717\/files\/siem-reap-artisans-freshwater-pearl-bangle-bracelet-1.jpg?v=1792003396","url":"https:\/\/aysire.com\/products\/freshwater-pearl-bangle-bracelet","provider":"Aysire","version":"1.0","type":"link"}