Shop This Chic Alternative to Your Traditional Frienship Bracelets

Photo Credit: Venessa Arizaga

Photo Credit: Venessa Arizaga

By: Rebecca Norris || Edited by: Caroline Vazzana

Summer is a time of sun-filled days, eating ice cream on the beach, and going on adventures with your #squad. And what better way to commemorate an unforgettable summer with your bestie than with a friendship bracelet? No matter how old we are, summer's tradition of woven friendship bracelets shown off on ankles and wrists will forever be a part of our warm weather wardrobe. But, now that we're #adulting, it's time to upgrade our cute DIY accessories in favor of chic wrist adornments that can stretch far beyond summer.

Introducing Venessa Arizaga, the jewelry designer who creates the absolute chicest friendship bracelets. When creating each undeniably adorable bracelet, Venessa likes to think of each piece as a treasure and a good luck charm, something special to keep close to you to reflect upon good times and evoke your fondest memories--sounds pretty familiar, huh? Below shop our favorite friendship bracelets, to buy for your bestie, or even keep for yourself.

Diamonds Are Forever Teal Bracelet

 $125; venessaarizaga.com

Add a pop of color to any look with this woven turquoise aztec-inspired bracelet.

City Of My Heart Bracelet

$100; venessaarizaga.com

Have some fun with this beaded number.

Wishing Star Bracelet

$175; venessaarizaga.com

Show off your beachy side with this equally laid back and chic layered bracelet.

Shell We Dance Bracelet

 $150; venessaarizaga.com

Reclaim your puma shell addiction with this rainbow stunner.

Peace Babe Bracelet

 $95; venessaarizaga.com

Keep things simple with this delicate tassel bracelet.

Cool As A Cucumber Bracelet

 $75; venessaarizaga.com

Let your favorite emojis speak for themselves IRL with this cool multi-colored bracelet.

I Love Me Bracelet

 $105; venessaarizaga.com

Remind yourself the importance of self love with this evil eye-adorned bracelet.

Happy Place Bracelet

 $150; venessaarizaga.com

Keep your happy place close to heart with this lovely little reminder.

Ojo Bracelet

 $75; venessaarizaga.com

Ward off all negativity with this evil eye woven bracelet. 

Love Stone Bracelet

$95; venessaarizaga.com

Show your bff how much they mean to you with this simple statement piece.

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