Gold Charm Bracelets

There is nothing more feminine than a gold charm bracelet around the wrist of young girls as well as mature women. The bracelet itself is typically a simple gold chain with links that are big enough to fasten small charms or pendants of various colours, shapes, sizes and designs. These charms may represent a special moment, interest, or relationship in that woman’s life.

The tradition of charm bracelets dates back as far as the Neolithic era when charms as simple as an unusual piece of wood or an interestingly shaped stone were carried to keep away evils spirits, make the gods happy, or help man pass into the afterlife with ease. The Egyptian Pharaohs were actually the first to wear bracelets adorned with valued stones and metals. Their charm bracelets were worn as protection against evil but were also a sign of their status.

The Roman Empire had its own version of charms and the knights in the Middle Ages wore charms to denote their rank, identify the origins of their families, and show their profession. Queen Victoria in the early 20th century began to wear charm bracelets not to ward off evil or identify family, but merely as a fashion statement. Soldiers coming home at the end of World War II brought small handmade charms from Europe and the Pacific to give to their wives and sweethearts.

In the 1950s, charm bracelets became a craze among young girls and women. A charm was added to their bracelet with each major occasion like 16th birthday celebrations, weddings, and the birth of a child. While the popularity faded for about 25 years, by the mid ‘80s charm bracelets were popular again and are even more so today.

Gold charm bracelets are worn for both formal occasions and as everyday jewellery. Many women wear them but they are particularly popular among pre-teen and teenage girls. Friends may add matching charms to their bracelets or include a charm with the initial of their boyfriend. Gold charm bracelets may have similar charms that follow a theme like sports, travel, or animals. Other women may wear a charm bracelet on which each charm is different, representing occasions or simply displaying charms that catch their eye.

A gold charm bracelet can signify a legacy to be passed down through the women of a family. Many women choose their charms to represent the story of their life, with each charm standing for an important part of a story. There are literally thousands of charms available and just the right charm to help tell that story can always be found. The bracelets themselves are made in the traditional link chain design and the Rolo design with thick, solid, round rings that can easily accommodate a charm.

Gold charm bracelets are a wonderful gift. A young girl will love either a plain bracelet to get her started on her own collection of meaningful charms or a bracelet with one charm representing something special in her life.