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There are very few types of jewelry that really go out of style, however it can certainly happen. Charm bracelets are a traditional and classical favorite for women of all ages and they are always in fashion. Understanding a bit about the history of charm bracelets as well as their modern styles will help you understand just why they continue to be classical jewelry additions to anyone’s collection.

The first group to actually use charm bracelets was the ancient Egyptians. In paintings and depictions going back as far as 1450 BC charms and charm bracelets can clearly be identified on the Pharaohs. They were almost exclusively worn by men; however some women wore them as well. Each charm signified a message to the god’s of the afterlife, an important consideration in that age.

The Romans also used charms to identify each other and to also distinguish themselves to other Christians. These charm bracelets featured religious symbols such as small fish, which is still a Christian symbol today.

Almost all superstitions came out of the Middle Ages, and charms and charm bracelets were worn as a way to keep the wearer safe. All types of good luck charms were developed at this time to ward off evil and to bring prosperity, safety and health.

Throughout the rest of the ancient times and actually right up until the 1900s charm bracelets were typically used for superstitious, religious or identification purposes. Often different political groups would use charms as a simple and visible way to identify each other.

Up until this point most charm bracelets were gold, since this was the metal most commonly used in jewelry at the time. In the early part of the 19th century silver became more available and the number of charm bracelets increased.

The more modern tradition of charm bracelets and the use of charms for beauty rather than for superstition and identification is largely credited to Queen Victoria. She loved charm bracelets and had several which she wore in most public appearances from the beginning of her reign in 1837.

The modern styles of charm bracelets are very different than the gold charm bracelets of the ancient Egyptians, yet they are still very much in fashion. They can be kept very simple and classic, or you can go fully modern in the chain, style and design of charm bracelets, making them incredibly versatile and unique.

Amber is article writer for CharmsToTreasure, with more than 15 years working experience within the fashion and jewelry industry. Amber has wrote a variety of articles providing enlightening information on gold charms, sterling silver charms, and gold and silver charm bracelets.

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