Good luck charms and amulets of one sort or another have been around for thousands of years. They are good in ancient Egypt, Rome and many other times worn as a talisman to ward off evil spirits or bring good luck documented. For this article I will focus on the growing popularity of charms and charm bracelets in recent times.
England Queen Victoria wore charms on bracelets and necklaces in his reign, and started a fashion trend credited with the Europeans. Charms of the Victorian era were probably sterling silver and precious stones often contain. Styles include heart swelled, medallions, coins, and mechanical stimuli, which had a moving part.
Stimuli of mourning were also popularized by Queen Victoria. They were usually filled some sort of medallion or a small container of hair cut from a deceased loved one. She wore her hair from her beloved Prince Albert in a tiny compartment after his death. Other ordinary women wore jewelry as talismans were teeth and claws, stones and shells. This is usually represent something meaningful or luck to the owner.
The transition to the 20 Century and the Industrial Revolution began running charms manufacturer other materials and styles. The Art Nouveau period early 1900, there were flowing forms of flowers and animals developed. During the 1920s and 1930s Art Deco was all the rage and the stimuli became more geometric and angular. Also during this period began designer ivory, animal teeth and bone, wood, plastics and other materials to integrate all types of jewelry.
Some icons of fashion in the early 20th Century, which helped fuel the enthusiasm charm bracelet was the Duchess of Windsor, and the designer Coco Chanel and Elsa Shiaparelli. Duchess of Windsor wore a Cartier bracelet of nine small crosses, each made from precious stones on her wedding day. The bracelet was a gift from her husband. Both Coco Chanel and Elsa Shiaparelli great style bracelets fob carried in public, and carried them in their jewelry lines. The bracelets were reproduced in jewelry stores in Europe and America, and at prices that are affordable for the masses.
Now everything is back to charm bracelets and antique collectibles are more popular than ever. Vintage charm are available and affordable thanks to the Internet. On-line discussion forums charm are easy to connect. There are groups devoted to collecting charms on Facebook. Collectors to write books and articles, it is easy to learn about different styles and designers. Club with members from around the world gather to share ideas, collections and selling sex. It is an exciting passion, but rapidly growing. The ability to move your collection is an added bonus and makes it more exciting. In addition, the investment potential of precious metals and precious stones, and it is easy to see why a bracelet is an accessory that is here to stay.
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