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What are Personalized Bracelets?

Paulla Estes
Paulla Estes
Paulla Estes
Paulla Estes

Personalized bracelets, formerly known as I.D. bracelets, are customized jewelry bracelets which are monogrammed with information. The information on the personalized bracelet may include any number of words, including names, dates, memorable sayings or quotes, or personal information. A child may give his mother a personalized bracelet made of faux silver or gold, with small blocks or beads containing the letters of his name. A husband may give his wife a personalized bracelet of fine jewelry with their names printed on the front and their wedding date monogrammed on the underside.

Personalized bracelets are wonderful to give as a gift of jewelry, a personal memento, or a simple birthday or Christmas gift. Personalized bracelets are normally worn as an accessory or for sentimental reasons, but many people with health issues wear special kinds of personalized bracelets. Sometimes referred to as medical alert bracelets, they safeguard the wearer by providing valuable medical information, in the event of an emergency. People with epilepsy may wear a personalized bracelet with their name and the name of their medication monogrammed in printed letters. People with diabetes, heart problems, life-threatening allergies or other ailments, might also wear personalized bracelets. Often the inscription will include not only medication, but blood type, weight, and any allergies the person may have. A personalized bracelet used for medical reasons may also include the name and number of someone who should be called in the event of an emergency.

People with epilepsy may wear a personalized bracelet with their name and the name of their medication in case they suffer a seizure.
People with epilepsy may wear a personalized bracelet with their name and the name of their medication in case they suffer a seizure.

Sometimes personalized bracelets are commemorative. Mothers or fathers may wear a bracelet monogrammed with the names and birthdays of each of their children; grandmother and grandfathers may choose a beaded bracelet containing the letters of the names of their grandchildren. These are precious reminders of family members that may be far away and seldom seen.

Personalized bracelets can give rescue workers ideas about possible treatment options if the victim is unable to communicate.
Personalized bracelets can give rescue workers ideas about possible treatment options if the victim is unable to communicate.

Lastly, personalized bracelets are often worn as remembrances of those who have died. Many people choose to wear a personalized bracelet with the name of a husband, wife, parent, child, or other family member who has passed on. Wearing the bracelet can serve as a daily reminder of the one we love.

Paulla Estes
Paulla Estes

Paulla is a freelance writer and website editor who currently lives in Maine. Paulla has a B.A. in English Literature from George Mason University and over 15 years of experience as a freelancer. She relishes the flexibility and consistency of working on WiseGEEK articles, as well as the opportunity to constantly learn something new.

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Paulla Estes
Paulla Estes

Paulla is a freelance writer and website editor who currently lives in Maine. Paulla has a B.A. in English Literature from George Mason University and over 15 years of experience as a freelancer. She relishes the flexibility and consistency of working on WiseGEEK articles, as well as the opportunity to constantly learn something new.

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    • People with epilepsy may wear a personalized bracelet with their name and the name of their medication in case they suffer a seizure.
      By: elenarostunova
      People with epilepsy may wear a personalized bracelet with their name and the name of their medication in case they suffer a seizure.
    • Personalized bracelets can give rescue workers ideas about possible treatment options if the victim is unable to communicate.
      By: wellphoto
      Personalized bracelets can give rescue workers ideas about possible treatment options if the victim is unable to communicate.
    • A grandmother may wear a personalized bracelet that commemorates her grandchildren.
      By: sepy
      A grandmother may wear a personalized bracelet that commemorates her grandchildren.
    • People with allergies may benefit from wearing personalized bracelets.
      By: svetamart
      People with allergies may benefit from wearing personalized bracelets.
    • A medical alert bracelet may be beneficial for elderly individuals.
      By: vbaleha
      A medical alert bracelet may be beneficial for elderly individuals.