Charm Jewellery

The history of charm jewellery goes as far back in time as the Neolithic era when men would choose and carry with them unusual stones to ward off enemies and evil spirits. Later on elaborate jewellery pieces were made by using precious stones along with metal which were used by the Egyptian pharaohs. Perhaps it was at this time that charm jewellery and charm bracelets were used as adornments and for prosperity and luck. Since that time this jewellery has continued to fascinate people. Fashion conscious people of all ages now wear charm jewellery including beautifully designed bracelets and necklaces. It would be fair to say that this is one piece of jewellery that will never go out of fashion.

Popularity of charm jewellery

The role of charms grew further during the end of the Second World War. Many soldiers gifted their sweethearts little trinkets as a sign of their undying love and affection. One of the reasons for the popularity of charm jewellery is that the designs can be made as per the age, culture and preferences of people. This jewellery is also available in a wide variety of materials and can suit all kinds of budget requirements. Charm jewellery and charm bracelets in particular are rather popular with the younger generation because these can make a radical style statement. Charm jewellery can suit the tastes of a fashion conscious, contemporary crowd as well as the traditional demands of the older generation. It can be elaborate with exquisite detailing, beautiful designs and encrusted with gemstones. It can also be designed in a simple way.

In fact, the international appeal for charm jewellery and charm bracelets in particular can be gauged from the fact that international fashion houses such as Louis Vuitton have on occasions used charm bracelets. In fact charm jewellery and charm bracelets are the must have accessories for the truly fashionable individuals. The beauty of charm jewellery lies in the fact that it allows you to flaunt your individuality. So you can pick up a single charm and use it as a pendant or wear a bunch of lovely charms as a part of the bracelet. Whatever you wear will represent who you are. So if you want to make a statement about world peace then you can flaunt a charm of the dove around your neck or as a part of your bracelet.

Charm jewellery as gift items

Charm jewellery can also be used to gift people on special occasions. You can gift someone a beautiful charm necklace as a birthday gift. Charm jewellery and bracelets can be gifted for special occasions like Valentine’s Day and Mother’s day. Imagine how surprised and touched your wife or mother would be if you gifted them a beautiful piece of jewellery. You can gift charms to commemorate important achievements or to symbolise important milestones in a person’s life.

Types of charm jewellery

Sterling silver charms are also very popular. These are particularly popular among people of all cultures and ages. Sterling silver looks exceptionally beautiful and sophisticated at the same time. Silver is also completely affordable and it offers a wide range of unique styles and designs from which people can select what they want. Charms in sterling silver include varied designs, shapes and sizes. Some of these charms that are popular include religious symbols, angels, animals, hearts and other items. Some of the charms can be studded with Swarovski crystals and they can add an extra sparkle to the charm jewellery. Some other charm jewellery pieces can have semi precious stones. These include crystal, turquoise, moonstone, jade, citrine, onyx, garnet and amethyst. However silver charm jewellery tends to become dull and dark over a period of time because of the natural oxidization process. Therefore it is important that it is regularly polished so as to remove the tarnish.

Popularity of charm bracelets

Charm bracelets are a popular form of charm jewelleryand ordinarily there are three base sizes of charm bracelets. The small bracelets have around 17 charm links, the medium ones have 18 links and the large ones have 19 links. In recent times Italian charm bracelets have introduced new styles and designs in charms. Instead of the traditional dangling chains, Italian styles have charms soldered into flat links. This allows the links to be put on and taken off the bracelet. With an Italian charm bracelet you can add new charms to the empty slots as you like and your collection will keep on growing.

Affordability of charm jewellery

The best part about charm jewellery is its absolute affordability. You can get beautiful charms for extremely low prices. The stylish Italian charms are made from 18K gold and stainless steel and you can buy these from $20 to up to $80. In fact buying charm jewellery is extremely easy because you just need to select the charm of your choice and add it to the necklace you already posses. You can even buy charms for under $15. In case you want charms for a bracelet, many retailers even offer a free bracelet if you buy a fixed number of charms. Depending on your budget you can buy a simplistic charm jewellery item and if you are in the mood to splurge you can even buy some beautifully designed charm pieces in 18K or 14K gold encrusted with small diamonds and other gemstones.

There area number of websites that allow you to buy charm jewellery from the comforts of your home. Just check out the charm items you want, select and pay for them online. The selected jewellery can also be engraved as per your specifications. This will allow you to add that personal touch to your gift. So go ahead and express your individuality by collecting different kinds of charm jewellery. These charms can be easily added and removed and the best part is that you don’t need to wear the same necklace or bracelet again if you build your own collection of charms.

• Privacy Policy