Italian Charms

Italian charms have brought new life to a long-time jewelry favorite.

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Charm bracelets have been around for hundreds of years, changing very little in basic design until the arrival of Italian charms. Traditionally, these bracelets are just a basic wrist chain, but what makes each one special is the individual charms on jump rings that can be collected and added to the links. This allows everyone to customize their charm bracelet according to their own unique tastes.

Charms can be collected by theme, to mark special events, or just for their individual appeal. The only real criteria is that the owner of the bracelet finds them attractive.

Italian charms are a new twist on the whole charm bracelet genre, and a welcome one at that if sales are any judge. Let's learn more about what makes these pieces different from their predecessors.

Italian charms do not use the traditional chain link bracelet, but instead attach to an expandable wrist band. Each standard charm is nine millimeters, and is actually soldered to a link that mounts on the base bracelet. If you prefer a chunkier style, you might enjoy mega charms that are eighteen millimeters wide.

Most of these modular links are made from either stainless steel or gold.

Although each wrist band is expandable, they do come in three basic sizes to accommodate a decent size range. You can choose a base size that is closest to your wrist size and then either add or subtract links as needed to achieve a custom fit.

• Small bands will accommodate seventeen charms.
• Medium bands hold up to eighteen charms.
• Large bands can accommodate nineteen charms.

Charms are as varied as snowflakes, so your choices are practically unlimited.

You can collect your charms based on your favorite theme.

Choices might include:

• Animals
• Zodiac signs
• Birthstones
• Letters (Spell a name!)
• Flowers

These charms are more like miniature snapshots, rather than artwork. You can collect images of Paris, create a holiday bracelet with related images- whatever suits your fancy!

Have a favorite celebrity, TV show or character? Chances are you can find a licensed line of official charms to match.

Popular choices include:

• Happy Bunny
• Hello Kitty
• Sponge Bob Square Pants
• NCAA teams
• Elvis
• American Idol

Laser charms are etched with a bevy of witty sayings, symbols or other images. Choose ones that fit your personality or personal philosophy. The choices are endless.

Multi-links are especially fun since it takes two to three charms to complete an image.

Like the look of Italian charms but miss the old fashioned dangles? you can still have both. Combination links include a small ring to attach your favorite hanging charms.

There's no need to limit your links to bracelets. You can also adapt them for use as:

• Cell phone charms
• Watch bands
• Necklaces

Charm jewelry is just plain fun to collect and wear. Why not start one for yourself, or pass the tradition along to someone special in your life?

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