| Almost all cultures record the use of charms and | | | | trinkets and amulets designed by local craftsmen |
| talismans. The form of charms might have varied | | | | from different countries to gift their friends and |
| but the main essence of bringing good luck by | | | | loved ones. In the 1950s and early 1960s, |
| warding off evil spirits was the same for all. | | | | American teenagers collected charms to record |
| Medieval knights wore amulets for protection in | | | | important events. |
| wars. Even in the Dark Ages, people wore | | | | Interest in these talismanic entities waned in the |
| charms to symbolize their family origin as well as | | | | latter half of the 20th century. However, the year |
| their religious and political affiliations. Charms | | | | 2000 saw the resurgence of their popularity, as |
| continue to be popular even in these modern | | | | collectors and the fashion-conscious public eagerly |
| times, although more as a fashion accessory than | | | | searched for vintage charms. The blockbuster |
| as a talisman. A large variety of sterling silver | | | | movie, Pirates of the Caribbean, started the trend |
| enamel charms can be found online. But make | | | | of sword, cross and skull charms. |
| sure that you choose your accessory from the | | | | Sterling Silver Enamel Charms: Usage |
| right retailer. | | | | Sterling silver enamel charms can be a unique and |
| Sterling Silver Enamel Charms: Historical Trends | | | | endearing way of expressing yourself. |
| Sterling silver enamel charms are a huge rage in | | | | You can wear charms to depict occasions, |
| the fashion market. One reason is the metal's | | | | emotions or a special event in your life. These |
| appearance, durability and affordability. The silver | | | | also prove to be wonderful as gifts to friends, |
| color has been the 'in thing' since the turn of the | | | | such as a Christmas tree or star for Christmas, |
| millennium. Sterling silver, being tougher than silver | | | | or a heart or rose to express your love for |
| and less costly than platinum, proves to be a | | | | someone. Bracelet charms are very popular with |
| good option. | | | | the present generation. If you want to look |
| Just like this metal, charms have gone through | | | | mysterious, team up a number of enigmatic |
| several waves of trends. Queen Victoria adorned | | | | charms, each having its unique significance in one |
| herself with charm bracelets, which became a | | | | bracelet, and be ready for an onslaught of |
| popular trend among the European gentry. After | | | | questions and compliments. |
| the Second World War, surviving soldiers brought | | | | |