My favorite type of bracelet to wear is a charm bracelet. Charms have a long history by themselves, but charm bracelets were most popular after World War II and into the 1950s. Several years ago, NPR did a piece on Tracey Zabar's book "Charmed Bracelets" - check out the All Things Considered interview here when you have a few moments.
So, why do I love charm bracelets? They jingle. They tell a story. Sometimes the charms are articulated - the kind with moving parts. They can serve as a remembrance of people or places. They can be fun, kitschy, or just plain wacky.
Here are a few of my own charm bracelets....
I like to call this one "Song and Dance."
While not a charm bracelet in the truest sense, it does have dangle-y bowling charms and a nice solid-sounding jingle. I wear this one a lot.
This is my absolute favorite charm bracelet.It's got four articulated charms and even a tiny bullet!
I love this "Lie Detector" with the little arrow that spins.I started collecting charms from Vermont a few years ago, so I can make myself a charm bracelet in honor of a state that I love to visit and in which I was married. I still need lots more, in particular a maple leaf charm. Here are the ones I have so far...
Squirrel, bear, pinecone, moose, and Bennington Battle Monument.Okay, now it's your turn. Tell me, what piece of jewelry can't you leave the house without? Do you have a favorite bracelet or necklace or earrings?
8 comments:
I have a favorite ring that I bought at an antique store that I'll share with you soon...
I have had the unfortunate luck of losing an opal from it TWICE. It's going to be fixed in a few weeks so I'll blog about it when I get it back!
xo
Adri
how funny - my great-aunt's gold charm bracelet is at the jewelers right now having some minor repairs so I can wear it - it's VERY heavy and full of charms dating back to the 30's. I also have my own sterling bracelet I started in high school (74-78). I'll take some pics for a blog post when I get my great aunt's back. I love them too!
Love charm bracelets!yours are so cute!I have my mothers from the 60's its a San Diego themed one its really cute.
Love em! I remember when I was about 10, my aunt brought me a charm bracelet from Mexico. I wish I still had it. My fav things are earrings, especially bright colored and floral. Zootsuitmama
Those are such lovely bracelets, they all have there own little stories to tell. I have a big star earring that I don't know what i'd do if i lost it.
I love charm bracelets too! I have my mom's that she got from her dad for her sweet 16. I have since added some of my own charms to it and I hope that one day I'll have a daughter to pass it down to. Great Post!
What treasures you all have - and great stories too!
Adri and Inky - I'm looking forward to your jewelry blog posts ;)
Love charm bracelets!
Post a Comment