By Joan Ellerby
Charm bracelets have been fashionable and worn throughout the ages.
Shells, animal-bones and clay were used to make jewellery charms by prehistoric man and as early as 75,000 years ago, there is evidence from Africa that shells were used for adornment.
Even Queen Victoria wore charm bracelets that started a fashion among the European noble classes!
The Pandora style charm bracelet system, which originated in the Norrebrogade area of Copenhagen in 1982, is a brilliant and modern version of a charm bracelet.
Instead of hanging the charms and beads, they are drilled with a central hole and screw or slide onto a snake-chain bracelet. They are also interchangeable to allow wearers to create their own look.
The metal bracelet is divided into 3 or 4 segments, and fastens together with a bead shaped box clasp which closes seamlessly over the ends of the chain, and looks just like any other bead on your bracelet.
There are special beads called stopper clips which may be used to conceal the additional raised sections on the chain. They clip onto the raised sections and fasten similarly to the box clasp.
A Safety Chain may also be used for added security.
There are numerous other types of clasps used for the Pandora style bracelet which include a lobster claw clasp or toggle clasp.
The charms can be made from various types of metal, ranging from alloy to sterling silver; silver plated to gold plated, and come in many different shapes, such as prams, animals, teapots, four-leaf clovers and many more. There are charms called spacers which are usually plainer and can have embedded stones, and/or enamel colours.
The glass beads have a single or double central core which measure approximately 4cm - 5cm. They can be made from alloy, sterling silver, silver plated or gold plated. They come in a wide variety of styles, including but not limited to ceramic, faceted, cats eye, silver and/or gold foil, Rondell, Murano glass rhinestone, metal and dangle charms.
The Pandora style bracelet system is a great gift idea for friends or loved ones. They can expand on their collection, buying additional charms and beads to create their own combinations, or in memory of special times and occasions in their lives.
Joan lives in Queensland, Australia and operates a small jewellery business specialising in Pandora style beads, charms, bracelets, lariats and watch-bracelets.
Described as having a passion for beautiful jewellery in particularly Pandora Chamilia Biagi Troll European styles, Alphabet & Number Charms
and like to make it available at a reasonable price. Personal Interests: Personal growth. technology, yoga, photography, bike riding, astrology and travel
Artistic Interests: Singing, painting, art, graphic art, web-site design, photography.
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