Charm bracelets are back. The variety of charms available is amazing, ranging from sports to martini glasses to stilettos, birthstones and beyond. Charms date back as far as the Neolithic era, when man would pick up an unusual stone or piece of wood and carry it with him to ward off his enemies. The first recognizable charm bracelets and necklaces appeared during the age of the Egyptian pharoahs.
Types of Charms
There are three basic types of charms: the traditional drop charm (designed to be attached to a link bracelet), bead charms (round individualized beads, put onto a slide bracelet) and Italian charms (square picture links made to slide next to each other in succession). Most charms come in a choice of sterling silver, gold, white gold or colored, enameled metal.
Bracelet Ideas
Depending on what kind of statement you want to make, you can go traditional (chain bracelet with drop charms for wedding, birthstones, baby, career and hobbies), high end (Tiffany or diamond encrusted charms) or personalized (Italian charms with initials, favorite colors and designs.)
For something different you can choose a single theme such as hearts, Hello Kitty, or the beach, and collect related charms for your bracelet.
How to Find Them
Any jewelry website will carry a few charms, but if you really want a great selection or need ideas for a gift, check out the sites devoted entirely to charms and charm bracelets (worldofcharms.com, charmfactory.com). For high end charms, try Tiffany.com. For individualized Pandora beads or Italian charms go to pancharmbracelets.com. For both high end and budget Hello Kitty charms, explore Sanrio.com.
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