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Charm bracelets have been popular from as early as 500 B.C., when Assyrians, Babylonians and even Persians wore charms which they associated with special powers.

In recent years gold charms and silver charms are becoming popular once again. Italian Charm Bracelets Italian charm bracelets are slightly different from traditional silver charms or gold charms.

Most charm bracelets are fashioned with the charms dangling from a chain; Italian charm bracelets however, are made with the charms soldered to flat links that can be removed from a stretch bracelet. Italian charm bracelets are a unique and fun twist on the standard charm bracelet because they are dynamic, fun to wear and trendy.

For Italian charm bracelets these sizes are categorized as follows:

Small – includes 17 charm links Medium – contains 18 charm links

Large – contains 19 charm links Traditional Charm Bracelets Traditional charm bracelets are made of a silver or gold chain with charms dangling.

Some of the more common themes and styles of charm bracelets available include: Beach lover themes Victorian style charms Vintage charm jewelry Memoir or locket style charms Silver charms Gold charms Gemstone charms Traditional charm bracelets make superb gifts. Pricing Silver charms and gold charms may run anywhere from $2 all the way up to $2000 depending on the materials the charm bracelets are made from.

The more expensive charms are usually gold charms crafted of 18k gold with diamonds and other precious gems embedded in the charm. Keep in mind that with charm bracelets, you can start with as little as 1 charm or buy into a bracelet that has several charms pre-selected.

Remember that the traditional style holds charms that dangle, while the Italian version has charms that are embedded in chain links.

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