| As far as most people are concerned there are | | | | gold for the same types of designs. |
| basically two different types of charm bracelets | | | | Combining white and yellow gold on charm |
| and those are gold bracelets and silver bracelets. | | | | bracelets results in a very versatile two tone |
| While that is basically correct, there are actually | | | | bracelet. Yellow gold can also be combined with |
| several different types of both gold and what | | | | sterling silver for the same effect at a slightly |
| appears to be silver in charm bracelets. Knowing | | | | lower cost. Two tone bracelets can have |
| the different metal available will help you make a | | | | different strands of metals on the bracelet or the |
| decision on which is right for you based on | | | | links can alternate between white and yellow gold |
| budget, style and preferences. | | | | colors. |
| While historically yellow gold bracelets have been | | | | For the most expensive yet also the most |
| the tradition, this is certainly not the case | | | | durable types of bracelets look towards those |
| anymore. Generally yellow gold charm bracelets | | | | made of platinum. Made of a naturally strong and |
| can be traced back to the ancient Pharaohs of | | | | stain resistant metal, platinum charm bracelets |
| Egypt, making them the true original charm | | | | match well with white gold and sterling silver |
| bracelets. Gold bracelets can be several different | | | | charms. |
| types from 10k all the way up to 18k. The higher | | | | For most people, sterling silver bracelets are a |
| karat number the more actual gold is in the metal, | | | | great match for both evening and daily wear. |
| resulting in a richer color but also a slightly softer | | | | These bracelets are very resistant to staining and |
| surface which may lead to more scratching and | | | | damage but will need an occasional cleaning to |
| damage with daily wear. | | | | stay brilliant and shiny. Silver is easily cleaned with |
| Higher karat ratings on the bracelets also mean | | | | soap and water or a jeweler's cloth when |
| that the 18k styles are more expensive than the | | | | necessary. |
| 14k or the 10k, although this also depends on size, | | | | Jewelry, particularly charm bracelets, needs to be |
| weight and style. Many women choose from the | | | | made with both beauty and wear-ability in mind. |
| 18k for evening wear and have a 10k or 14k for | | | | Buying the most expensive metal may not be |
| daily wear. | | | | possible, but look for good quality and |
| Another option from yellow gold is to go with | | | | workmanship in the bracelet as well as the type |
| white gold charm bracelets. White gold is durable, | | | | of metal used. Charm bracelets from reputable |
| brilliant yet has a natural softer glow. White gold | | | | manufacturers are always the best option but be |
| charms are becoming more popular but are still | | | | sure to shop around and find just the bracelet |
| not as common as yellow gold or sterling silver. | | | | that you want. |
| White gold tends to be more costly than yellow | | | | |