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The increasing prevalence of crimes against women has necessitated the development of innovative, technology-driven safety solutions capable of providing immediate and reliable assistance during emergency situations. This paper presents the design and implementation of a Women Safety Wireless Wearable Device, a compact and lightweight system engineered to deliver rapid emergency response through the integration of embedded systems and wireless communication technologies. The device incorporates a microcontroller as its central processing unit, interfaced with a GPS module for real-time geographical location tracking and a GSM module for instant offline SMS-based alert transmission. Upon activation of the emergency button, the system autonomously dispatches alert messages containing the user's live coordinates to pre-registered contacts, guardians, and nearby police and emergency services, ensuring dependable operation even in regions with limited or no internet connectivity. To enhance the immediacy of on-ground response, the device is further equipped with a loud audible alarm and a vibration module designed to attract the attention of individuals in the surrounding environment. An optional health monitoring module extends the system's functionality by detecting abnormal physiological conditions such as irregular heart rate and reduced oxygen saturation levels, enabling timely medical intervention when required. A dedicated companion mobile application complements the hardware by providing real-time location monitoring, emergency alert notifications, contact management, and live system status updates, thereby creating a comprehensive and interconnected personal safety ecosystem. The wireless architecture of the device has been optimized for low power consumption, high portability, and ease of operation, making it suitable for continuous everyday use across diverse environments and demographic groups. The proposed system addresses a critical gap in existing personal safety infrastructure by combining proactive emergency alerting, health monitoring, and digital application support within a single wearable platform. Experimental evaluation demonstrates that the device achieves reliable alert transmission and accurate location reporting with minimal latency, even under constrained network conditions. The offline SMS-based communication framework ensures consistent performance independent of internet availability, making the system particularly effective in rural and semi-urban settings where connectivity remains a persistent challenge. The Women Safety Wireless Wearable Device thus represents a significant contribution toward leveraging embedded and wireless technologies for social welfare, offering women a dependable, discreet, and empowering means of ensuring their personal safety and well-being.