The latest in the world of affordable fashion jewelry trend are brightly colored, rubbery wrist bands. But these soft bangle bracelets are a trend with a purpose. These fashion bracelets are color coded to signify a particular disease or societal concern. The hope is that people will be reminded of those issues when they see the bracelets worn.

Predicting the future in trendy looking jewelry is basically impossible to do. But, with that said we can take a look at where things seem to be headed. The punk look is dying out. For many, this is good news and a blessing at that. It looks as if costume jewelry is becoming the new "in" look now. Sparkling jewelry that really stands out is becoming hot. The more glittering the better. Rhinestones are also making a comeback of sorts as the girly look is becoming more prominent today.

Bracelets are ornamental bands or chains encircling the wrist or arm. Today, fashion is taking its cue and creating attractive fashion jewellery especially bracelets that bring about delicate feminine elegance. Versatile to suit different tastes of women of all classes and age groups, bracelets are made by the traditional craftsmen, who have inherited craftsmanship from their previous generations, making each bracelet, exquisite and unique.

Bracelets on both wrists that sparkle seem to be fashionable as well. Fashion jewelry that isn't in right now includes large chains, toe rings and big earrings. Small chains are fine, and always will be for that matter. Silver seems to be the color of choice. Classic styles such as single stone diamond earrings and pendants are always in fashion. The same can be said for rubies and emeralds.

Bracelets are ornamental bands or chains encircling the wrist or arm. Today, fashion is taking its cue and creating attractive fashion jewellery especially bracelets that bring about delicate feminine elegance. Versatile to suit different tastes of women of all classes and age groups, bracelets are made by the traditional craftsmen, who have inherited craftsmanship from their previous generations, making each bracelet, exquisite and unique.

Jewellery manufacturers have developed, experimented and innovated the age-old traditional jewellery that is in sync with the modern fashions, styles and trends. The artistic carvings and engravings on the metal, make the bracelets popular in international export market. They are perfect accessories to lend an outlandish look to the personality. Bracelets are great jewellery items that add exquisite sparkle to the outfits. Bracelets can be made of gold, silver and sterling silver.

This awareness of issues can lead to increased research into cures for disease and better funding of programs designed to help those in need. Charitable causes can also benefit directly from sales of some awareness bracelets. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of certain bracelets goes directly to the corresponding charitable organizations.

The first awareness wristband was created by the Lance Armstrong Foundation, which was founded in 1997 by world-renowned cyclist and cancer survivor Lance Armstrong. The purpose of the Foundation is to assist cancer survivors with life after a cancer diagnosis. The band became an extremely popular item in the United States by the end of the summer of 2004, especially among those following Armstrong's Tour de France effort. The bracelet became especially popular after it was featured on an episode of Oprah in February 2005. According to the Lance Armstrong Foundation, 32 million people were wearing the yellow Livestrong® wrist band in February 2005.

Wristbands of other colors and causes can be found relatively easily on the Internet, at some drug stores, and even at gas stations. Awareness wristbands have become so popular and numerous that they have given rise to some controversies. Some critics denounce sales of the bracelets by resellers, arguing that consumers may be misled into believing the price of a bracelet is donated to the corresponding charity when it actually is not. White or black pearls are also popular in single strand necklaces or earrings. While not as dazzling or sparkling, pearls always give someone a chic look and appeal. This is where we are currently in the fashion jewelry world. But, if this is not your style just wait a little as things will undoubtedly be different by this time next year.

Bracelets are an ornamental band or chain encircling the wrist or arm. A bracelet is an article of clothing or jewelry, which is worn around the wrist. Bracelets can be manufactured from cloth or metal, and sometimes contain rocks, wood, and/or shells. Bracelets are also used for medical and identification purposes such as allergy bracelets and hospital tags. In the late 1980s, "snap bracelets" -- felt-covered metal bracelets that curved around ones wrist when gently hit against it -- were a popular fad.

Bracelets that are in solid form, usually some metal, are referred to as bangle bracelets. They can be smooth, textured or set with stones. In India, glass bangles are common. Made from ordinary glass that is about 1/4 - 1/8 inch in width, they are worn in-groups so that arm movement causes them to make a pleasant sound rather like the clinking of wind chimes.

If criticisms like these don't deter you from wearing an awareness wrist band, you might at least consider leaving yours at home - or instructing family members to remove it- if you are admitted to a hospital. It turns out that colored silicone wristbands are similar in appearance to the color-coded wristbands used by hospitals to symbolize certain care instructions.

Here are some awareness c that are recognized as being associated with particular issues can help raise public awareness of those issues, which can lead to increased funding of related research and charitable organizations:

Black – Melanoma Blue - Prostate Cancer

Burgundy - Multiple Myeloma Clear - Lung Cancer

Dark Blue - Colon Cancer Gold - Childhood Cancers

Grey - Brain Cancer Kelly Green - Kidney cancer

Lavender - General Cancer Awareness Lime Green - Lymphoma

Orange – Leukemia Peach - Uterine Cancer

Pink - Breast Cancer Purple - Pancreatic Cancer