Charms for bracelets

It is difficult to meet a girl, girl or woman who does not like jewelry. The charming shine of metal, the inviting shine of stones, the refinement of forms - all this catches the eye on the windows with decorations and causes a slight tremor of delight. Among the huge abundance of beautiful products, bracelets with charms stand apart. These adorable decorations can be a universal detail of any wardrobe, season or occasion. Thanks to interchangeable balls and pendants - charms, they can be completely different without serious financial investments.

Charms are small interchangeable pendants or beads that are attached to bracelets. Often, such decorations are meaningful. Due to the variety of forms and types, they can be presented as a gift on various occasions, for example, on an anniversary, a birth of a child, a New Year, as a memory of a journey. In this case, the decoration will have a special meaning for its owner and will take a special place in the personal treasury of jewels.

Few people know that the name of the decoration "charm" is in no way connected with the noun "charm", which serves as a definition of the elegance and beauty of girls. In fact, it is more correct to call this product “charm” from the English word “Charm” - magic.

Surprisingly, charms are one of the most ancient world known jewelery. His story goes back to those days when evolution was still creating man from a monkey, when primitive man only learned what fire was and was at the forefront of blacksmith knowledge. In those dark times, people obeyed a lot of fears and superstitions, so all sorts of talismans and amulets were very important in their everyday life. It was then, in the Neolithic era, men began to adorn themselves with bracelets with various pendants. Basically, it was the dried teeth of the animals they killed. Such ornaments spoke about the viability of a man as a breadwinner, served as a reminder of his military achievements, were protective amulets from natural disasters and cataclysms. In addition, pendants made of roughly treated stones and even pieces of raw gold were popular. However, these decorations are a little like modern ones.

The first customary bracelet with pendants appeared in the era of ancient Egypt and the Roman Empire. At this time, people became more civilized, religion entered their lives, which became the explanation of many previously unexplained events and natural disasters. However, the minds of people still agitated such a huge unknown world, full of unexplained phenomena. More civilized inhabitants of this era were familiar with forging, cutting of precious stones, and casting, so the jewelry of this era is distinguished by the magnificence of forms, which even now often serve as inspiration for modern designers. Imagination and excites the fact that perhaps once on the hand of the majestic Cleopatra flaunted frilly bracelet with suspension.

In the Middle Ages, jewelery with charms acquired a completely different meaning. Knights wore them on the belt of their armor. Pendants during this period served as identification marks. Most often, you could find a fairly standard set of charms: the image of the family coat of arms, title, profession, religious or political affiliation is a medieval alternative to army tokens by which you can recognize a fighter.

On one of her photos you can see a bracelet with charm-portraits of her children. In the same period, charms "for good luck" are becoming popular. This is due to the active development of the sport and gambling industry.

The difficult twentieth century, full of wars and economic crises, was very difficult for jewelry, but it was at this time that many famous designers-jewelers were becoming established. At this time, the fashion for charms does not fade, only their symbolism changes. An alternative to the usual charm-beads or charm on the loops appears - these are products that are attached to the bracelet with a carabiner.

In modern Russia, the fashion for charms broke relatively recently. Now almost every girl has several bracelets with pendants in her collection, and the most popular gift for a teenager can be considered a new pendant for her bracelet.

Today, the demand for bracelets with charms is extremely high. The excitement created around this type of jewelry has not subsided for several years in a row. All famous and simply popular jewelry workshops update their collections with new and new types of pendants, however there are several types for which demand is especially great. These products are reissued in huge batches over and over. Consider them in more detail.

Perhaps the most popular type can be considered charms "Good luck." These include products in the form of four-leaf clover, horseshoes, dice, and more. Surprisingly, in the modern world, in which everything is subject to logic, the laws of physics and the universe are people who believe in miracles and luck.

Ornaments depicting animals are in great demand. Many girls decorate their bracelets with their favorite cats, raccoons or owls, some prefer more exotic animals, such as frogs or iguanas.

There are also collections based on architectural monuments. Pendants in the form of the Eiffel Tower or the Arc de Triomphe are very popular. Such products are chosen by romantic persons who dream of distant overseas travels and adventures.

Most often, the first pendant on the bracelet are cubes with letters or carved pendant letter. As a rule, this is the first letter of the name of its owner.

Seasonal items are also popular: pendants and beads in the form of flowers or snowflakes. Products inlaid or completely made of natural stones are in great demand.

There is a particular interest in religious items. Among these you can see Orthodox crosses or miniature icons, Muslim crescents, Catholic stars and much more.

Today it is difficult to recall the fact that the fashion for bracelets with charms in our life brought the company Pandora. It is from this brand that this trend started and lives with courage to this day. Today, the Pandora collection of beads and pendants consists of more than 600 models. Here you can find products made of gold or silver, with stones or enamel. The designs of these decorations are simply unimaginable: from laconic beads to cartoon characters, from delicate flowers to sophisticated, intricate carriages or snowboarders. Here you can choose a product for every taste, occasion and wealth. Products of this brand are very popular because of their quality - they are resistant to mechanical damage and reliable to wear.

Known for its vast collection of charms, the Sunlight brand is a major competitor to Pandora. This brand is widely known for more affordable prices for charms and other products. In addition, Sunlight, in conjunction with major retail chains, often holds promotions during which it gives an extraordinary amount of charms. All this, together with a huge selection of original products simply does not allow to pass by this brand.The original unique design of pendants and beads is achieved through bold original and volumetric casting products. Collections are regularly updated with new models and themes.

The novelty from the Sunlight brand - suspension brackets looks quite original. These are two separate independent products that are put together as a puzzle. Such a pendant can become a symbol of a girlish friendship and be worn separately by two friends or just an ornament with an unconventional form.

The first thing that stands out when looking at products from the brand Sokolov is their incredible elegance, refinement of finish, clarity of lines and their complex multi-faceted design. Products from Sokolov amaze with their thoughtfulness and attention to the smallest details that Sunlight products lack so much. At the same time, the pricing policy of the Russian brand Sokolov is quite affordable for the average consumer, so it can be safely said that the price-quality combination of this brand is the best. It upsets only the limited models of beads and pendants. Despite the fact that the collection is regularly updated with new products, the choice is still small.

Designers of the Adamas trademark created their interesting collection of charms "Adamas Charm". Their work was aimed at creating a collection that will be an excellent set to create their own "piggy of memories." It was assumed that their thematic charms should carry the meaning and be given exclusively in memory of an event. These decorations are designed to show others that their owner has a bright rich life, they should evoke a feeling of joy, and a slight nostalgia for the fact that there was an anticipation of what remains to be.

A little-known jewelry brand Valtera produces a wide variety of jewelry. Designers could not bypass such a popular topic today as charm bracelets and created their own collection of beads and pendants. The creation of unique designs work well-known designers from Russia, Italy and Hong Kong. Thanks to this unique collection of representatives of different cultures, the products of this company acquire an unusual and fascinating appearance. In almost every charm, you can see the Italian temperament, along with Chinese restraint. Such interesting combinations make the decorations from Valtera unique in their own way, magical and beautiful.

Brand Nika specializes in the production of high-quality watches made of precious metals. In the latest collection of this brand there is a line of watches, decorated with charms, beads. All products are made of 925 silver. The elegant round dial is framed by a string of small zirconia stones. Durable silver bracelet adorns 6 neat charm beads, performed in different techniques. Here you can find beads with decorative carvings inlaid with zirconium, and also covered with colored enamel. The width of the bracelet is adjustable thanks to a durable carabiner and chain. The cost of such watches may seem rather high, but such an exquisite piece of jewelry craftsmanship is worth the cost.

Sooner or later, in front of the fans of this type of jewelry, the question arises whether it is possible to combine the charms of different brands on one bracelet. No one can give an unequivocal answer to this, but you can safely weigh the pros and cons:

1. "Behind". The thickness of the bracelet for charms is universal for all manufacturers of this jewelry. This is due to the fact that the pendants themselves are quite heavy, so the bracelet must also be quite thick and durable. This means that any bracelet will fit any company charms.
2. "Vs". Different companies use different alloys and production technology, so their products will vary greatly in color. For example, the silver of one firm will be lighter than that of another. This will negatively affect the overall appearance of the jewelry.
3. "Behind". Different brands represent different designs of their products. It is quite admissible to supplement your kit with another company's product in the case when the original firm does not have the necessary suspension.
4. "Vs". Since this is a very popular piece of jewelry, a huge number of girls can, at a glance, determine where to buy charms. True connoisseurs will almost certainly accept the combination of pendants from different companies for moveton.
5. "Behind". Girls with a limited budget can easily afford to buy pendants for sales. In this case, the combination of charms of different companies will be justified savings.
6. "Behind". Almost every connoisseur of charms gave suspension. In such a situation, it may well be that the suspension was purchased from another manufacturer, but this is not a reason to offend your loved ones by rejecting the gift.

It is very difficult to assemble your perfect bracelet with charms, because in jewelry stores such an extensive choice that your eyes just run away, you want everything at once. In order not to do something silly in the selection process, it is worth answering several important nuances:

1. What material will prevail. There are several options: pure gold or silver bracelet or a combination of both types of metal.
2. What is the color scheme will be in the decoration. Most girls adhere to the same color in the selection of charms, but some combine two or more. The main thing is not to combine too many bright colors - it is tasteless.

The bracelet with charms is a “universal soldier” in any wardrobe. ABOUTn fit almost any outfit and situation. In order not to become ridiculous among others, it is worth remembering a few very simple rules.

1. Size matters. To understand which bracelet is right for you, you need to try it on. The perfect decoration should not squeeze the hand, under it you can miss two fingers. Fears that he will fall down - unnecessarily, because each new charm takes away a part of its length.
2. Just pay attention the fact that a leather bracelet tends to stretch in the process of wearing, so do not take too wide a bracelet.
3. In addition to sizes and materials bracelets for charms may vary and designs. You can find a simple round bracelet or a more artsy braided, as well as a bracelet with two or three threads.
4. You should not wear all the charms on one bracelet, they should slide freely around the base. A large number of suspensions looks coarse, rude, inappropriate. They simply can not consider everything - it devalues ​​your decoration.
5. In order to put on a little more charms, You can use them as pendants on a necklace or decorate with a bracelet with pendants also a leg, but here it is also important to know the measure, so as not to look vulgar.