Hinged bangles open on a hinge and close with a clasp, so the bangle never has to pass over your hand. These are in solid 14K White Gold.
Why hinged
A hinged bangle splits at one side and swings open, then closes with a box catch or a figure-eight safety clasp. That matters for two reasons. It can be sized to the wrist rather than to the hand, so it sits closer and turns less; and it goes on without forcing it over the knuckles, which makes it the practical choice for anyone with arthritis, larger hands or limited movement in the wrist. The trade-off is the hinge and clasp themselves — more moving parts than a slip-on, and the two places a bangle is most likely to need a repair years down the line.
Getting the size right
Hinged bangles are sized by the inner diameter of the closed bangle, not by length. Measure around your wrist bone with a tape, divide by 3.14, and that is your diameter. Most adult women take between 2.25 and 2.5 inches. Unlike a slip-on, you do not need to measure your hand — the hinge does that work for you.
About the metal
Solid 14K white gold, stamped 14K, finished with rhodium for a bright white surface. The rhodium is cosmetic and wears with time; a jeweller re-plates it inexpensively and the gold beneath is unchanged.
Care
Warm water, a drop of dish soap and a soft brush. Avoid abrasive polishes, which take the rhodium off faster. Keep it out of chlorinated water. Store flat rather than heaped.
Related collections
See also cuff bracelets in sterling silver, hinged bangles in 14k yellow gold, bangles in sterling silver, cuff bracelets in stainless steel, flexible bangles in sterling silver, all bracelets and anklets.
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