Colombia New Fashion 2014 Diamond Bracelet And Bangles 101

Colombia New Fashion Diamond Bracelet And Bangles. 
By Samina Aamir.

While there are many theories surrounding the orijin of manillas, it is known that it was worn by women along the West African coast as a symbol of their husband’s wealth. The horseshoe shaped bracelet or ‘bangels’ are often decorated with balls on each end. In its inception, these bracelets/’bangles’ were predominantly made from copper as it was the “red gold” of Africa. Noticing the importance of this piece of jewellery to West African, Portuguese merchants began to produce these pieces as a means of currency.