Charm bracelets are wrist adornments made with decorative pendants or trinkets that dangle or snap on the band. These trinkets usually signify something important to the wearer. Charm bracelets are usually made with sterling silver, platinum, yellow gold, or white gold bands with charms made of the same materials as well as acrylic, glass, or stone.
The wearing of charm bracelets may have been derived from the wearing of precious stones or amulets to ward off evil spirits or bad luck. In the 1950s, American teenagers collected charms to record the important events in their lives. Today, charm bracelets remain popular jewelry pieces for girls and women.
