Friendship bracelets and their colour symbolism.

Friendship bracelets are special bracelets given from one friend to another as a symbol of their friendship. They have recently become one of the 'must have' items of jewellery this year. Friendship bracelets used to be braided material bracelets hand made by one friend and given to another as a gift.
Since Links of London launched their own range of friendship bracelets a few years ago, the concept has caught the imagination of the jewellery buying public, due to the symbolism of the jewellery and the beautiful designs that have become available.


The Equinox Friendship Bracelet is Hand-woven Macramé, this black bracelet is decorated with sterling silver beads. The drawstring clasp makes it a good fit for most wrist's. A perfect gift for your best friend and very 'on trend' this year!
Most friendship bracelets incorporate silver beads and coloured fabrics in their designs, the colour of the material can add a significant meaning to each bracelet. Here are a few of the most popular bracelet colours and their meanings, also in brackets are the associated Chakra meanings.

Red symbolizes: Action, confidence, courage, vitality.
(RED governs the BASE chakra situated at the base of the spine. vitality, courage and self confidence.)
White is associated with light, goodness, innocence, purity, and virginity. It is considered to be the color of perfection.
Pink symbolizes: Love andbeauty.
Green symbolizes: Health, nature, fertility and well being.
(Green governs the HEART chakra. balance, love, self control.)
Blue is often associated with depth and stability. It can symbolize trust, loyalty, wisdom, confidence, intelligence, faith, truth, and heaven.
(Blue governs the THROAT chakra. knowledge, health and  decisiveness.)
Purple or Indigo symbolizes: Royalty, magic and mystery.
(Purple governs the CROWN chakra, at the top of the head.)
Turquoise symbolizes calm and tranquility.
Black symbolizes: Honesty, earth and stability.
Orange combines the energy of red and the happiness of yellow. It is associated with joy and sunshine.
(ORANGE governs the SACRAL chakra situated in the lower abdomen. happiness, confidence and resourcefulness.)
Gray symbolizes: Wealth, security and maturity.
Yellow is associated with intellect, freshness, and joy.
(YELLOW governs the SOLAR PLEXUS chakra, situated below the ribs. wisdom, clarity and self esteem.)
You can find a wide range of silver friendship bracelets in a wide range of colours at:
www.equinoxsilver.co.uk