Charm bracelets are the perfect holiday gift for women of all ages. Women love anything fancy and dangling. If you are contemplating a gift for the woman in your life, you are just in the perfect place.
We have curated the ultimate list of charm bracelets for any woman, whether that is your girlfriend, your mom or daughter, we got her (and you) covered!
Cute Charm Bracelets for Girls and Women
What are the Charm Bracelets?
Charm bracelets are a type of jewelry that is typically worn on the wrist. It features different personal charms that carry significant meaning to the wearer. These may be beautiful pendants or trinkets that mean something important and relative to the person wearing it. There are many types of charm bracelets and they have been existing for centuries. These amazingly designed bracelets can instantly reflect one’s personalities and beliefs.
Types of Charm Bracelets
There are multiple different charm bracelets, mostly derived and originated from different geographical regions in the world.
European Charm Bracelets
European Charm Bracelets became more popular and trendy back in 2002 because of its design. They typically contain a chain wherein varieties of beads and charms are attached to. They can be made of different materials like gold, silver, and Murano glass. What is unique about it is its interchangeability and customizability. Anyone can show their personality with their choice of charms. The price range for the chakra beads added to the chain may range from twenty to more than a hundred dollars and beads can vary from gold, platinum, and even diamonds.
Italian Charm Bracelets
Italian Charm Bracelets also has a unique characteristic. Its charms are interchangeable. However, it is separated from one another. It lies flat in the wrist and has a unique feature where every charm is interlocked with each other. It may be comparable to an expansion band.
History of Charms
Charms can be as old as the prehistoric period where charms were made from shells, animal bones, and clay. In the Neolithic era, people would get unusual pieces of gems, stone or wood and became widely used in the form of amulets and talisman. People believe that charms can ward off evil spirits, bad luck, and enemies. From being unusually shaped pieces of wood and stone, its elaborately designed ancestors emerged in times when Egyptian Pharaohs were existent. This was also the first appearance of a charm bracelet.
Since the average Egyptian only lives thirty to forty years, they made it a priority to have a great life after death which is why charms were widely used. They believed that charms would guide them in their afterlife journey. In the Roman empire, small fish charms were used by Christian as an identification, amulets with notes of the law inside were worn by Jewish scholars, and charms were worn as protection in the battle by knights.
Charm Bracelets Proper Care
Everybody would want to give a lasting gift. However, sometimes, the person we are giving the gift to should also know how to take care of them. Although, you can always restore the glitter and sheen of any jewelry. Here are the best tips on how to properly take care of charm bracelets.
- Store the charm bracelet in a separate place. This is a general rule for all jewelry to avoid unwanted scratches. You can also give a jewelry box with your gift.
- Avoid the charm bracelet to be damaged by harsh chemicals like hairsprays perfume and alcohol.
- Do not do the house chores while wearing the bracelet.
- Do not wear them in swimming pools and saunas.
- Clean the bracelet with a soft towel, mild soap, and a brush.
- Ensure it is completely dry after washing to avoid tarnishing.
We absolutely love the charm bracelets, and how you can customize your favorite ones every morning. Have you put your charm on yet?
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