| Charm jewellery has had a long history of being | | | | occasion, and depending on the wearer, can be |
| worn as amulets or keepsakes to protect the | | | | designed to represent any interest, special |
| wearer against evil spirits and bad luck. For | | | | moment, sport, or hobby. |
| instance, ancient Egyptians' would wear charms, | | | | There are 3 popular forms of charm jewellery |
| attached to bracelets, as a form of identity and | | | | available. These are known as the Traditional |
| to show their faith to their gods in the afterlife. | | | | Charm Bracelet, Charm jewellery necklaces, and |
| Early Roman Christians' also wore charms, | | | | the Italian Charm Bracelet. |
| designed to resemble images of fish, as a form | | | | Made with plenty of links, the traditional charm |
| of recognition and identity. | | | | bracelet allows the wearer to collect and attach |
| But as beliefs in superstitions faded during the | | | | or remove as many attachments to the bracelet |
| Renaissance period, so did its uses. Although by | | | | over time. If building your jewellery from scratch |
| the beginning of the 20th century, charms | | | | proves a little daunting, another option would be |
| became popular again due to Queen Victorias' love | | | | to buy one that is ready made with the charms |
| of bracelets designed with the images of her | | | | already attached, allowing it to be worn |
| children. | | | | immediately. |
| Charms today are quite popular and come in a | | | | Italian bracelets are designed quite differently. |
| wide range of styles, and can be displayed in | | | | Rather than have the charms dangle, these are |
| various ways. For example, earrings, rings, | | | | laid flat onto bracelets made with a plain band of |
| necklaces, and the most popular being the | | | | around 18 to 20 links, and the charms can be |
| bracelet. | | | | snapped on or off. As for the necklaces, these |
| When buying and building this form of jewellery, a | | | | are a very good for safeguarding delicate charm |
| good way to start would be to select a category. | | | | jewellery, as well as displaying the pieces that are |
| For instance, Charms can be designed to suit any | | | | too large for the bracelet. |