Charm Bracelet Charms
An expression of the inner you!

A charm bracelet is an item of jewelry which is worn around the wrist and represents events in a person’s life which are very personal, important to that person. It can also represent the mood of the person wearing the bracelet and, if they are creative, it can also be set-up on a theme basis.

There are thousands upon thousands of charm bracelet charms to choose from. The choices are limited only by the imagination, interests and cost.  Some charms are made using diamonds, precious metals and gemstones. These charms are quite expensive and out-of-range for most individuals. However, there are affordable charms that meet any need, interest or desire.

A note of caution: Some manufacturers have used “lead” in their charms. There are incidences where children have died or become very ill after ingesting a lead charm.  Know who you are dealing with and make sure they are reputable and trustworthy. You definitely want to make sure you know what was used to make the charm.

The charm is a reflection of your interest or a memory and as such can be mixed and matched to reflect a specific mood or arranged in a specific theme.

No one knows for sure where or how the charm bracelet became popular, but the common theory is the charm was used as an amulet to keep evil spirits and bad luck away from the person wearing the charm.

It was thought that in ancient Egypt, charms were used for identification and also as symbols of faith and luck.  The Egyptians also believed the charms were used to identify an individual to their gods after death.  In the Dark Ages the charms took on new meaning as they represented the wearer’s family origin, their religious convictions as well as their political convictions.

There are different styles of bracelets, most notably, the Italian charm bracelet.  This type of bracelet deviates drastically from the standard charm bracelet in that it has charms that are flat and snapped onto the body of the bracelet itself. The Italian charm bracelet is also different. The bracelet has modular links which are hooked together to form the bracelet. The charm face (design) is soldered or glued onto the surface of the modular link.

 
The bracelets are not the only items showcasing charms. Key chains as well as cell phones and handbags can reflect the mood of the wearer, most notably by the charms.