Sterling silver is simple, elegant, flexible and obedient. One big difference between silver and gold is that the latter tends to be more dominant especially when worn. Your loved ones would have to pick the right outfits in order to match their gold pieces, but with silver, they don’t have to. Silver charms easily blend with whatever outfit your loved ones like to wear, and they get to look elegant instantly. It’s just like your affection for them: your love makes them beautiful whatever situation your loved ones may be in.

Silver charms are a sign of strong bonding. Do you know why girls love silver charm bracelets? It’s not just because they get to wear a piece of jewelry; for them, it’s a symbol of strong bonding. If you’re a parent who wants to reach out to your children and constantly remind them that you care all the time, then charm bracelets are the best way to do so. They may not be expressive of their feelings vocally, but they sure treasure your charms and wear them all the time. Silver is more expressive than gold. Gold carries the class and tradition, true, but silver possesses more feeling and emotion. Since it is more pliant when placed with engravings and embossments, silver becomes more ideal for custom made charms and jewelry pieces. If you are planning to order custom handcrafted jewelry, then you may use sterling silver to have your inscriptions and photos embellished to perfection.

Silver is open for more designs. There are times when you look overly done when it comes to jewelry, and despite the fabulous designs you just can’t wear them, and this is something you don’t want your loved ones to experience. With silver charms however, you can have all the designs you want included, such as diminutive figures, hearts and other shapes, and still look good, without the risk of being over done in the long run. Handcrafted charms are available in various jewelry stores, particularly those which focus on sterling silver material. You can place your orders and indicate the quotes, photos and other inscriptions you want engraved or embossed, and crafting them usually takes up to few days, but the wait is definitely worth it.

Ancient Egyptians wore charm bracelets to ward off evil, designate their family line and as status symbols. Other cultures also wore them for superstitious reasons. Knights in the Middle Ages didn’t just rely on their ability and armor-they wore tokens for protection in battle. As Christianity spread, people began to associate pagan rituals with dark magic and witches. One belief was that rabbits were really witches in disguise so as protection, so people would wear a rabbit’s foot as a guard against evil.

The traditional style is a chain link charm bracelet. There are a series of loops through which the charms are attached. The emblem, figure, picture or whatever token dangles from the loop. Now, not everyone likes or wants to have something that dangles but still like the concept of individualizing their jewelry. The Italian charm bracelet was designed in the late 80s by Paolo Gensini. This unique design uses individual links that display the charm on the face. It is attached as a link to a stretchy bracelet. As unique tokens are chosen, the blank links are replaced. Another contemporary style uses a rounded bracelet and the tokens clamp around it allowing them to move and spin around.

For the Italian designs, carefully soak in warm soapy water and wipe with a dry soft cloth. Sterling silver charm bracelets can be wiped with a soft cloth or one of the specially designed sterling silver wipes that take off the tarnish. Gold pieces can be cleaned like any other gold jewelry, just be careful with the dangling pieces and with any that are enameled. Harsh chemicals can ruin the finish of painted pieces. Otherwise, regular jewelry cleaner can be used to remove the residue.

In ancient times they were non-gender specific as men and women alike wore them as status symbols and as protective amulets. As they have become more of a fashion trend instead of for good luck and protection, women and girls enjoy expressing their personalities through the tokens they wear. Each addition is usually chosen carefully and because the object has some meaning to the wearer. They are also popular as a gift item, particularly on milestone occasions such as a sweet 16. Another bonus to giving a gold charm bracelet as a gift is that there is never a loss for gift ideas on other occasions-just give new tokens. This piece of expressive jewelry is also a popular family heirloom. Each charm holds a bit of family history and a peek into the personality of the original owner.