Jewellery Boxed leads charm bracelets straight back into the twenty first century with an outstanding collection of delicately crafted silver and gold charm bracelets featuring exceptionally intricate gold and silver charms.
Ancient charm
Charm bracelets have a deep rooted mythical history dating back as far as the Neolithic era.
The tradition of lucky charms began when ancient civilizations collected unusual stones or pieces of wood that they would carry with them in the hope of deflecting enemies.
Ancient Egyptian Pharaohs began to create ornate gold jewellery using precious stones. Charms were worn to ward off evil spirits, enhance fertility, assure prosperity and protect loved ones in the afterlife. Egyptians also displayed their charm bracelets and charm necklaces to mark their status in both life and death. They hoped that by adorning themselves with gold bracelets overflowing with charms, the Gods would recognise their status and send them to a higher level when once they reached the afterlife.
Jewellery crafting became far more refined during the Bronze Age. Charms made of lapis lazuli, rock crystal and other semi-precious gems have all been linked to this era, some featuring intricate engravings.
The Romans used a fish charm, ‘ichthys’ as a secret sign among Christians. They kept the charm concealed under their clothing and would reveal it to gain access into forbidden places of worship.
During the middle ages charms and amulets were popular amongst knights and kings who wore them on their belts to represent their family origin, political standing and profession. Charms were also used in battle alongside incantations to instil fear into enemies and provide protection for soldiers.
Twentieth century charm
As superstition faded charm bracelets transformed into desirable pieces of fashionable jewellery. Queen Victoria revived the popularity of charm bracelets and introduced charms such as small lockets containing family portraits and glass beads in addition to the more traditional family crests.
WWII also contributed to a rise in charm bracelets as men in service throughout Europe and the Pacific purchased them from native craftsmen as gifts for their sweethearts back home.
Today it is popular for young girls to receive a charm bracelet on a special occasion and then be given a charm to mark each rite of passage such as 18th birthday, graduation, wedding or birth of a child. Each bracelet has its own fascinating tale to tell and vintage charm bracelets have been known to sell for thousands of pounds at auction.
Louis Vuitton brought charm bracelets back to the catwalk with a bang in 2001, making them the must have fashion accessory for the twenty first century.
Jewellery Boxed charm
Our beautiful charm bracelets are made from the finest silver and gold by the industry’s master craftsmen. We source our fabulous range of charm bracelets direct from some of the world’s leading jewellery suppliers which means that we can afford to offer them to you at astonishingly low prices.
Our collection of elaborate silver and gold charms includes those with magical and mythical symbolic meanings such as:
Have you visited the rest of our fabulous bracelet and bangle department featuring silver bracelets, gold bracelets, platinum bracelets, diamond bracelets and bangles? We are confident that our collection is so varied that there is something to suit every taste and every occasion.
Your Jewellery Boxed charm bracelet and any other jewellery that you purchase from us will be presented in a superb little Jewellery Boxed gift box. This will arrive with you within a matter of days and make the perfect gift for a loved one to treasure.
