Italian Charm Bracelets

These bracelets have revolutionized the traditional design of the dangling charm bracelet, by offering the wearer a choice of flat, rectangular charms that serve as links on a stretchy bracelet. They are called Italian Charm bracelets because this particular modular style was created in Italy.

Some popular motifs for Italian charm bracelets are:

• Animals: Dolphins and horses are extremely popular, but you can also find offbeat charms such as a dangling elephant, bees, multi-colored fish, or dragons spanning multiple charms. You can even purchase a charm that has your pet's photo on it.
• Nationality: Multi-colored flags are the best way to show your patriotism, but there are also army charms, charms with state-outlines, and laser-imaged sayings such as "I love my country."
• Food and beverage charms: Pictures of your favorite food or a saying such as "I love chocolate" are great ways to personalize your charm bracelet. You can find anything from a mug of beer or ice cream cone to a bunch of grapes.
• Symbols: Symbols have lots of different meanings, either implied or personal, and can encapsulate a philosophy, feeling, or personality quirk. Popular symbols include: the yin-yang symbol, chinese characters, anchors, crowns, flip-flops, and cartoon characters.

Jump start your Italian charm collection and purchase from online stores or retailers. The best sources for official Italian charms are from Italian companies such as Zoppini and Nomination. They have the best selection of fantastic charms for you to choose from.

Helpful tip:

Remember that you don't have to fill your entire starter bracelet, but the more you buy, the more freedom you have at creating your personalized jewelry. Many collectors buy charms with a particular theme, such as shopping, the beach, or children. Decide on your favorite hobby, and custom design your own jewelry.