| For centuries, charms have been used as a | | | | the World War periods. Soldiers on their way |
| medium for superstition, religious beliefs and | | | | home picked up charm bracelets for their near |
| fashion. The ancient Egyptians first used charm | | | | and dear ones, as souvenirs from the lands they |
| amulets to gain the favor of the gods and to | | | | had visited. The wars came to an end, but the |
| obtain a passage into the afterlife. Later, charms | | | | concept of charm bracelets continued. |
| were used to ward off evil forces and were also | | | | Today, charm bracelets are extremely popular, |
| used to curse enemies. | | | | especially among girls in their teens. They are not |
| It was in the Victorian period that charms grew | | | | restricted any longer to the upper strata of |
| out of their traditional image of spiritual and | | | | society as was the case earlier. Charm bracelets |
| superstitious objects. Queen Victoria of England | | | | come in a variety of shapes and sizes and can be |
| started wearing charm bracelets as a fashion | | | | worn as casual jewelry or for formal occasions, |
| accessory and started a trend that has continued | | | | depending on their style. |
| through the ages. It is said that Queen Victoria | | | | Charm bracelets contain anything from animals |
| wore a charm bracelet of small lockets that | | | | and flowers to zodiac signs and birthstones, |
| contained the photographs of her family. Until that | | | | making them a great gift item for any occasion. |
| period in history, jewelry was characterized by | | | | In most cases, the charms are easily |
| bulky ornaments made of gold, silver, diamonds | | | | interchangeable on the bracelet, so one can suit |
| and rare gems. However, the quaint charm | | | | their own mood or special occasion. With their |
| bracelets revolutionized the concept of jewelry | | | | quaint and delicate appearance, intricate beauty |
| with their delicate and artistic appearance. | | | | and magical aura, charm bracelets are sure to fill |
| Charm bracelets received a sudden revival during | | | | ones life with style and excitement. |