Arm ring

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An arm ring, also known as an armlet or an armband, is a band of metal, usually a precious metal, worn as an ornament around the biceps of the upper arm. The arm ring is similar to a bracelet or bangle, though it must be shaped and sized to fit snugly to the upper arm.

Historically, the arm ring was commonly worn by men, and often a ring in bronze age heroic literature would refer to an arm ring, rather than a finger ring, however, in Celtic iron-age literature, "ring" would also refer to a torc.

Sri Lankan history notes that brides wore armlets, armlets were worn to ward off ill luck. However, the armlet can be more eye- catching when it is made of gold or silver and is studded with gems. Men in ancient Sri Lanka also wore the jewellery, and Kandyan drummers can be seen wearing the jewellery as a tradition even today. Women wear arm ring ('Vangi' in tamil வங்கி) for special occasions like wedding and Bharatanatyam dance. This is not as common in the modern times

Today, arm rings are more commonly worn by women.