Charm Bracelets Have Made A Comeback
They were popular during the 50s and the 70s and are once again the must-have jewelry item. We are, of course, referring to charm bracelets, which are just as much desired by grown women as they are by little girls. They are the perfect way for wearers to broadcast their hobbies, sports, interests, job, and various other traits without saying a word.
The bracelet itself is comprised of links to which the charms are attached. The links may be round, square, or even unique shapes like hearts, knots, or varied size link clusters. In many cases, the bracelet itself is a work of art, featuring crystal accents and various patterns. It can be worn without any charms at all and will still draw compliments from observers. In this case, starting the collection of charms can be a slow process and the wearer will still have a pretty piece of jewelry.
Different kinds of metals are used to make this bracelet, including gold plate, sterling silver, 10-karat yellow gold, 14-karat yellow gold, and 14-karat white gold. The 14-karat white or yellow gold varieties are usually the most expensive. Some young girls and women prefer sterling silver to gold and this lowers the cost quite a bit. The sterling silver variety features a price point that makes it a nice gift for a friend or family member.
The clasp that secures the bracelet is usually a classic lobster style or more contemporary toggle variety. Using a lobster clasp involves pulling back a lever to open the loop that secures a ring. The toggle clasp consists of a long bar and a ring, and the bar is placed into the ring in order to close the piece of jewelry on the wrist. Harder to find styles feature a magnet or screw-on clasp that includes an additional safety closure to prevent the item from coming undone.
The widths and sizes of the bracelet vary within and between styles, allowing the wearer to customize this jewelry. The thinnest styles have common widths of 3.5mm and the widest are often approximately 8mm. Seven to eight inch lengths are the most common but children’s jewelry features shorter lengths for smaller wrists.
Charm bracelets make a statement whether they are made from sterling silver, white gold, yellow gold, or are gold plated. The various lengths, widths, and styles provide ladies or young women with additional options when searching for their ideal look. The amount of customization choices is many and the decision regarding which charms to select is yet to come!
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