الثلاثاء، 19 فبراير 2013

Where do Charm Bracelets Come From?

By Anita Hale


The history of charm bracelets gies back over centuries. But the fashion for wearing them has changed drastically over this time. The first photograph of a charm bracelet was taken in 1889. The bracelet in question was made by the famous jeweller Tiffany and Co. It was a silver link bracelet with just one charm. This was a dangling heart made from silver. This was to become the iconic Tiffany's heart.

The reasons behind charm collecting have changed with time. We know that soldiers used to buy charms when they served overseas. These were crudely made out of raw materials. The soldiers would give the charms to their family members as a memento of where they had been. During the fifties charm bracelets became popular with children. They enjoyed acquiring these charms during the course of their adolescence. Each charm was symbolic of a special event that happened in their lifetime.

However, the latest embodiment of charm bracelets have come from Europe. In fact, the majority of charm companies are based in Denmark. This began with the brand known as Trollbeads. These were the first of the modern charms and they came out during the 1970s. These charms had been engineered to conform to a specific threaded system employed by that company. Pandora is an example of a charm manufacturer who employed threads in their charms and bracelets. This meant that their charms would not fit onto other companies' bracelets. This also ensures that all Pandora charms are fitted securely to their bracelets.

On top of that, nearly all charm makers include supplementary clips or "spacers". These are a sort of smaller sized charm that stay in a fixed place on the bracelet. This is an easy way of combining sets of charms and keeping them from jangling about the bracelet. Additional labels that supply charms and bracelets include Links of London, Aagaard and Lovelinks.

Despite the fact that most new charm companies are based in Europe, the charms themselves are hugely popular in America. This is due to the number of style choices they offer the wearer. You can buy bracelets in polished silver, 14 carat gold and even oxidised silver. Some companies also make leather charm bracelets and string bracelets.

You can also buy charms that are made from a variety of resources. The price of individual charms will vary according to the materials they are made from. Sterling silver is the most common material for making charms. However, you can also find charms that are made from 14k gold, wood and murano glass. Charms can also have embellishments made from gemstones or enamel.




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