Our Guide to Bolo Jewelry

How Does a Bolo Work?

The bolo bracelet includes a slider bead through which two ends of jewelry chain are slid through, finished off at the ends with a bead or ball to prevent the jewelry from sliding loose. Follow these easy instructions to adjust your bolo bracelet and achieve carefree wear:

1. Extend the slider bead fully.
2. Slide the bracelet onto your wrist.
3. Hold the bracelet steady with one finger.
4. Pull the slider bead back towards your wrist to the desired fit.

How We're Styling Our Bolo Bracelets

The more, the merrier! We love using bolo bracelets to create a layered, statement look.

1. Start simple — Beginning with a simple base will make it easy to start stacking. Choose a sterling silver or gold bolo to set the tone for your look.
2. Add some sparkle — Add some classic sparkle with a diamond bolo, or layer on some color with gemstones. If you're going for a truly glam look, add both!
3. Make it personal — For a truly unique look, finish off your stack with a personalized bolo with custom engraving. Adding a special date, initial or monogram to your new look truly makes it all your own.
4. Let us do it for you — Love the idea of creating a statement bracelet stack but still not sure where to start? Let us do the work for you with our pre-styled bolo bracelets sets.

FAQs About Bolo Jewelry

What is bolo jewelry?

Some consider the origination of the bolo design a mystery. Yet, historians have declared two strong possibilities. One cowboy, Victor Cedarstaff, claims he created the style as a solution to keep his hat on while riding his horse. However, evidence points to the Southwestern American Indian jewelers, who extensively use the design. One thing is definite. The bolo first became famous as neckwear for cowboys in Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona in the 1960s. "Bolo" comes from boleadora, an Argentine lariat, or lasso rope. The bolo consists of a flat surface device that holds two tubular leather thongs together. The thongs slide through the mechanism, tightening and loosening the piece. Jewelers may adorn the flat surface with gems like sapphires, topaz, amethysts, opals, or peridot.

Can you put charms on a bolo bracelet?

Customize your adjustable bolo bracelet by removing the ball end or lobster claw on the end of the bolo bracelet strings. Effortlessly add your favorite charms or story beads. When someone admires your diamond bolo bracelet, you can tell them the meaning and stories behind each of your charms or beads. Wearing an adjustable bolo bracelet helps you add charms or story beads by making the bracelet smaller or bigger around your wrist. Remember, charms make heartwarming gifts for someone who loves to wear bolo bracelets. Consider giving a charm as a gift for someone special in your life.

Are bolo bracelets on-trend?

Bolo bracelets are super popular based on their sophisticated and elegant designs. This trend shows no signs of slowing down. Perhaps it's the easy sliding device, which adjusts to fit your wrist. The bolo bracelet always fits perfectly, comfortably, and securely with its slide clasp. Its style speaks classy and current. Try one with yellow gold beaded bands, or consider a monogram with studded diamonds. You can't go wrong with simple pieces like a heart or animal shapes. For elegance, try white gold bolo bracelets. The precious metal adds a silvery-white sheen, accentuating each design and providing sparkle and brilliance to its gemstones.