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Guide to Italian Charms

Italian Charm : What is it?

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Italian charms are small rectangular links that are joined together to form a chain bracelet or other accessory. Unlike ordinary charms, which dangle from hooks on the chain, Italian charms have designs soldered or painted onto the face, creating a flat, simple look. They are usually made of 18-karat or plated gold on a stainless steel backing. Most Italian charm bracelets come with 18 charms.

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Types Of Italian Charms

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Kinds of Italian Charms include the following:

Hand-painted Italian Charms

Hand-painted Italian Charms are painted in colorful, detailed patterns using enamel paint. They are usually covered with epoxy coating to enhance color and prevent fading.



Laser Italian Charms

Laser Italian Charms have words, letters, or symbols inscribed onto them using laser cuts. They are often custom-made to include names, dates, or phrases.



X2 Italian Charms

X2 Italian Charms are painted with double thick enamel. They have finer, deeper, and more detailed designs that regular hand-painted charms.



Photo Italian Charms

Photo Italian Charms are printed with actual photographs on the face. They can be customized to add personal or family photos.



Mega Italian Charms

Mega Italian Charms are twice as big as standard charms. They are used to join two standard Italian charm bracelets together.



Super link and double link Italian charms

These Italian charms are the same height but twice as wide as standard charms. Double link charms are two charms linked together, while super link charms are a solid piece painted with a single image.



Deluxe Link Italian Charms

Deluxe Link Italian Charms consist of two plain charms connected by a thin, shaped link. They are usually feminine in design and have heart-shaped or jewel-accented links.



Dangle Italian Charms

Dangle Italian Charms have dangling pendants attached to the face on a loop. They are smaller than regular dangle charms and are often decorated with jewels.



Licensed Italian Charms

Licensed Italian Charms are printed with famous brand names, characters, or logos. Authentic licenses are said ton increase the value of the charm bracelet.

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Choosing Italian Charms (Buying Tips)

Coating: When choosing a painted Italian charm,, look for one with a clear top coat to protect the colors. Make sure the coating is thick to keep it from rubbing off. Keep a supply of spare coating ready so that you can recoat the charm when necessary.

Links: Choose an Italian charm that links securely to the rest of the chain or bracelet. Make sure there are no loose parts or sharp ends that may scratch other charms. 

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