A silver charm bracelet is the ubiquitous symbol of a girl’s very own identity. When described, these bracelets seem ordinary: a silver chain, with “charms” or little metal sculptures attached to it. But each girl’s bracelet is one of a kind, because it tells a story that sets her apart from everyone else.

The tradition of wearing charm bracelets actually begun centuries ago – as a way of warding off bad spirits with the amulets, which are attached to the arm piece. Eventually, the belief died away, but the appreciation and fondness for these trinkets lived on. During the 60’s and 70’s, it became popular to wear charm bracelets that contained symbols of special events in a girl’s life. A tiny pair of shoes to represent her first dance. A little book to represent her first day in college. A heart to remember her first love. It became quite the vogue to collect charms to preserve memories and make the bracelet valuable in a very personal way. This is the tradition that charm bracelets preserve until this day. And many girls still do regard their bracelets as lucky charms. Wearing a special piece of jewelry around their wrists gives them a special jolt of confidence that makes them feel capable of accomplishing anything.

Aside from being indispensible keepsakes, these amulet-like bracelets are also quite worth their workmanship. The chain is usually made of polished, high quality sterling silver. The lock or hook attachment can be specially designed to withstand constant jostling and arm movement by the owner, yet easy to unclasp at the end of the day. The charms can be made of precious materials aside from silver, like Murano glass, porcelain, or even gold. A silver charm bracelet is worth its material and sentimental value.

Even if one does not intend to have charms that feature important moments in her life, it can still be very rewarding to own a silver bracelet of charms and to wear it simply as an outstanding accessory. The chain-and-charm combination is classic, and it can personalize or add a feminine touch to any casual or dressy outfit. A woman can choose her charms based on things that make her happy and represent her, like her initials, or ice cream figures; a dress, or even her favorite cartoon characters.

If taken care of properly, these silver pieces will last as long as any other serious jewelry piece, until the time that it can be passed on as an heirloom. Any girl would be overjoyed to receive a beautiful silver charm bracelet that her mother has, in a way, created through the years, with her very own experiences. It can be a sentimental and beautiful way of sharing one’s story to her offspring.