Bracelets are a popular form of jewelry loved and worn by both men and women. Their charm has helped people make new friends; men woo their lady love and families to store and pass on as heirlooms.
Perhaps the earliest form of a modern day bracelet was the talismans carried by folks of the ancient time to repel evil and bring good luck. The early origins have evolved through the years and while the talisman has retained its shape and purpose over the centuries, the bracelet has developed to take its own unique form. Their popularity in the 20th century was at its peak in the 1950’s but bracelets have never really gone out of fashion. They have held on to their intimate appeal as a piece of jewelry.
Charm bracelets have the element of �charm’ in them which lives up to its dictionary meaning. To �charm’ means to attract and a charm bracelet does that really well. Wear a bracelet and you will see eyes moving to your wrist everywhere you go.
The Appeal of Charms
A charm bracelet is just that- charming. Some people like the intricate designs of the charms on the bracelet- their colors and even their shapes. Some people fall in love with the signature tinkle made by the bracelet when the wearer moves. Some love to add a number of charms to their bracelet over the years and the bracelet sort of becomes a representation of things they love in life and also their quirks!
If you look closely, you will see that every charm bracelet tells a story. The story of the wearer and perhaps another story linked to it- as to how the wearer got the charm! A charm bracelet is special than other pieces of jewelry because it is quite personal and symbolic. Every tiny figurine on the bracelet is special, connected to a fond memory or special event or memorable day. And these sweet forget-me-nots that jingle on a bracelet tell the story of special moments lived by the wearer.
Charm bracelets are even more special to women, who hold the little charms as dear to them as perhaps their engagement or wedding rings. Other pieces of jewelry and ornaments are more about the occasion, style and even fashion trends. But the charm bracelet is always worn because of its intimate and personal appeal. Some women wear bracelets handed out to them by their mothers or grandmothers and they love to share the history of their treasured charm bracelet.
Think of the different appeal of charm bracelets in comparison with other jewelry in this manner-jewelry is a way to look stylish, fashionable, classy and in the case of precious jewelry- rich and belonging to a specific strata of the society; on the other hand, charm bracelets are not used to advertise the wearer’s status and social standing. Charm bracelets are not about wealth or position; they are about fashion, style and even elegance.
Modern women carry charm bracelets made in gold, silver, other metals and synthetic materials. They know it makes them look vibrant, attractive and somewhat open to making a connection. Girls choose bracelets of different kinds to suit their personality. A bracelet can make you look- feminine, bold, seductive, classy, glamorous or even girlish. Many women have bracelets to match their many moods and often buy the many varieties available from wristband manufacturers and fulfill their desire to look special every day.