subject: Charm History As Old As Time [print this page] Charms have been around for a very long timeCharms have been around for a very long time. Down through history many different cultures have taken an interest in wearing and using charms for one reason or another. Whether the charm was considered to ward off bad luck and negative influences or they were worn and used to attract good fortune and positive influences.
These interesting and mesmerizing small tokens had and still do have meaning. Way back then, charms may have been made of shells, stones, feathers and so many more other things that were available to the people who made use of them. Many of the ancients considered stones with natural holes in them to be sacred and they may have even found a way to tie or attach such items to necklaces, bracelets, weapons and clothing.
Charms in those days may have been fashioned of ivory, bones and other found items. Of course, throughout the years the types of materials that were useful for making charms developed. They were symbolic of many different things according to the culture, family lineage or even the social status of the individual who wear them. When you take a walk down memory lane of the time of the ancients you will find that there are many very different cultures that made use of some type of tokens as charms.
Theses delicate and delightful items are just as popular to wear today as they were in ancient times. You can choose from a wide variety of different types of charms whether you are searching for something special to add to your own collection or while you are searching for a memorable gift giving idea. Although, long ago, charms were made of small items to drive away negativity or attract positive energy, these items were very small. Over the years, the size of these intricate and distinctive tokens of memories has grown from the size of perhaps a dime to those that are an inch or two in length.
Rather than adding simple rocks, feathers or bone items to our bracelets or necklaces we can choose from a beautiful array of gemstones and precious metals. For instance, you may prefer wearing items made of yellow gold, white gold or sterling silver. Another great benefit of building a charm bracelet today is that there are so many different kinds of stories you can tell while wearing this type of jewelry. For instance, you can let others know where you have been, what you have been doing and where your plans and dreams will take you.
Charm history may be as old as time. We may never really know who first decided to wear and use charms, but we can take full advantage of their lovely way they help tell our own personal history. This type of jewelry is not only lovely to behold, it is a fashionable way to show off who you are and how you feel. No other type of jewelry can do it quite the same way and with the same impact.
