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2012 NEW PRODUCTS BUYING GUIDE Shamballa Bracelets
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INSPIRED BY meditation and Buddhist history, Shamballa bracelets are more than favorable fashion items. In fact, today’s hip- hop celebrities, who have driven their fans to the accessory trend, wear their Shamballa bracelets for purposes beyond fashion, as they are believed to support peace, tranquility and happiness. While the accessory has kept its spiritual meaning, its traditional design has somewhat changed. Originally sporting a nylon or waxed linen string embellished by hematite and metal beads, current styles favored by celebri- ties and their fans now include
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gemstones, disco bead balls and diamonds. RC Jewels, a hip-hop jewelry wholesaler in business for over 10 years, realized the increas- ing popularity of these accessories and their role in converging an- cient and pop culture, and began carrying its own Shamballa prod- uct line in January.
An owner of RC Jewels notes,
“The bracelets have taken off, and we sell more and more each month.” The widespread appeal of the Shamballa line is its clas- sic yet sleek design. The beads (plastic, metal and stone) are hand woven together, with each bracelet featuring the traditional macramé manual toggle locking mechanism. “Most people like the look of the stone beads and prefer at least one or even seven in the design. The toggle allows for one size fi ts all,
in which
wearers can adjust the bracelet between seven and nine inches,” the owner says. The available cool and neutral colors such as gray, silver, black and brown make RC Jewels’ Shamballa bracelets an accessory for both female and male customers. Retailers like the bracelets be-
cause they are available for as low as $3, but retail for a profi t of three to four times the initial cost. With the addition of RC Jewels’ continued on page 62
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