A charm bracelet is jewellery worn around the wrist. While the bracelet itself can be quite simple, the unique parts are the charms that can be attached to it.
Some chain charm bracelets are ready made with a theme of pieces dangling from it, such as a nautical theme, fairies, Disney characters, or even Elvis. The wide selection of charm bracelets are due to the different hobbies, passions, and interests of individuals, and also life situations they may find themselves in.
Italian charm bracelets are the best example of this, as the bracelet is made up of links instead of a chain. The charms are placed into the links rather than dangling from the chain. A lot of Italian charm bracelets are focussed on bereavement, new life in the family, or just an item of significance given from mother to daughter.
The custom of giving this jewellery is usually to adorn the bracelet with one or two charms, and then to let the receiver fill it with other charms they feel are significant. A young girl may be given one from her mother with the charms saying “my daughter”, or with pictures of hearts.
However, charms can take many different forms, and are not all experience based. For example, a bracelet could be filled with different cats, or could even illustrate an outer space theme.
Charm bracelets always make an ideal gift that your loved one can add to year after year. Being able to look at the bracelet to reminisce of special days gone by can be a gift they cherish forever.
