John Hardy Naga Bracelets

Understanding the Characteristics of John Hardy Naga Bracelets

John Hardy founded his jewelry company in 1975; the brand shows Asian influences. The Naga is one of the signature emblems used in John Hardy jewelry, including bracelets. Shop on eBay to find great deals on John Hardy bracelets.

What is the defining characteristic of John Hardy bracelets?

John Hardy Naga bracelets, which include men's, women's, and unisex models, feature a creature that looks like a dragon and is called a Naga. The Naga is a mythological creature that is part human and part serpent, and it's associated with water. The Naga creature is sometimes part of the clasp, and other times the creature is depicted around the length of the bracelet. Other times, the chain of the bracelet is made to look like the body of the serpent. On other bracelets, only the scales are depicted, creating a pattern and leaving only the suggestion of the Naga.

Types of materials used in John Hardy Naga bracelets

Metals and gems are used on John Hardy Naga bracelets. Some of these include:

• Sterling silver: This is the most commonly used material, and the clasp is often made of it.
• Gold: 18K yellow gold is often used as an accent to the silver, but there are a few bracelets in which gold is the primary metal.
• Leather: Leather is often used as the band, and it can be dyed several colors, including pink, red, blue, and black, and several others.
• Gemstones: Sapphire, ruby, turquoise, mother of pearl, black sapphire, onyx, quartz, and topaz are some of the gemstones that are used. Usually, if the serpent has gems for eyes, they are rubies or sapphires. The other stones can be laid in the scales or other places on the serpent.

What types of bracelets are there?

Several types of new and preowned Naga bracelets are available on eBay, including cuffs, link bracelets, cord bracelets, and bead bracelets. Cuff bracelets are made of a single, unbendable piece of metal, and the bracelet is big enough to slip over the hand onto the wrist. These bracelets fit most people. Link bracelets are made of several smaller pieces of metal that connect together to create a bendable bracelet. These usually have a pull clasp. Cord bracelets are made of metal that is woven into a cord. These can have pull clasps or lobster claw clasps. Bead bracelets are made with many metal beads, and they have a pull clasp.

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