Be Charmed By Costume Jewellery: The Appeal Of Charms

Posted by johnpreston on October 5th, 2016

Nowadays, costume jewellery is becoming more attractive because of their numerous benefits including their durability, affordability and beauty. Emphasis must be made that these pieces are made from affordable yet durable materials like sterling silver, which may or may not be plated in gold, as well as Swarovski crystals, coloured rhinestones and enamel, and others. These are also artworks in themselves – or more appropriately, wearable art –because of their beautiful designs ranging from the modern designs of the 1920s until the 1960s to the contemporary styles of the 21st century.

Of all the types of costume jewellery, the charm bracelet is among the most popular. This isn’t surprising since charm bracelets come in a wide range of styles, prices and adornment so much so that there’s a charm bracelet for everybody from babies to adults!

Talisman in Ancient Times

Since ancient times, men and women have carried talisman to prevent evil forces, usually supernatural creatures, from inflicting harm on them as well as to bring good luck in their daily lives. The talisman came in many forms and the charm bracelet was perhaps one of them since it can have several small items for the abovementioned purpose.

In the 1950s, the charm bracelet experienced such a peak of popularity that has never been equaled since then. Everybody apparently was charmed by charm bracelets from high-profile celebrities to ordinary housewives although the prices for their pieces obviously varied. These pieces included expensive baubles in diamonds, sapphires and gold as well as affordable yet still elegant pieces in sterling silver, rhinestones and crystals.

In contemporary times, the charm bracelet has experienced a resurgence, thanks to numerous factors including the wider range of choices in themes, materials and styles with well-known jewellers getting in on the action. While these pieces have lost their talisman uses, these have stayed relevant because of their ornamental and sentimental values.

Great Piece of Jewellery

Like many types of jewellery, charm bracelets reveal plenty of things about the people who wear them – or the people who give them as gifts, for that matter. For example, a charm bracelet with horses as charms can be given part of a set of equestrian gifts to an avid equestrienne during a special occasion, such as her birthday. Other examples include bracelets with flower, cat and dog, and nautical themes.

What makes charm bracelets such great pieces of jewellery for every age?

•   The opportunity to choose the charms to reflect the wearer’s personality, history, and aspirations, as was the case of Mamie Eisenhower whose bracelet contained symbols of her husband’s career.
•   The jingle and jangle that the bracelet makes while the wearer is in motion has been described as akin to the soothing sounds of wind chimes.
•   The piece’s beauty especially when viewed from up close.

And since you’re into charm bracelets, you may also want to add a dragonfly brooch or two to your collection.

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