Useful Facts about Italian Charms
Italian charms originated in Italy in the 1980s. They spread first to France and then to the United States where they have become increasingly desirable. Their immense popularity comes from the fact that they are entirely customizable.
There are 3 distinct types of Italian charms – laser, enamel and photo:
Laser charms are silver with black or colored writing lasered on the surface of the charm.
Enamel charms have a colored design soldered onto the base of the charm and covered with a protective covering.
Photo Charms have a picture or design affixed to the charm base then covered with an enamel protective covering.
There are many charm designs to choose from. Adding a favorite photo, or personalizing with a name or special date like a birthday or anniversary makes these miniature works of art a one of a kind piece of jewelry. For a less personal bracelet you can choose charms that show your occupation, love of animals, hobbies, interests, passions and pretty much anything you can think of. With the right retailer you can also design your own charm!!
A starter bracelet consists of 18-20 blank links. In order to create a personalized Italian charm bracelet, these blank links are replaced, one by one, with selected designs of Italian charms. Their modular design means that Italian charm bracelets are interchangeable. Individual pieces can be switched out for a
new look or to better suit the mood or changing interests of an individual.
Because Italian charm bracelets are so personal they make perfect gifts. You can design an entire bracelet for somebody special filled with all of their favorite things. You can also start