subject: Why Are Charm Bracelets Still a Classic? [print this page] Most garments and jewelry come and go in fashion one day something's in, the next day, it's out. Camoflage is in style every few years, only to be cast aside for the next big thing. Pants with high waists, pants with low waists, and everything in between are in for as long as they're out. But charm bracelets somehow never go out of style. It's hard to keep a good classic down.
Keepsake bracelets that are made of quality materials defy the decade or trends because they are heirloom pieces. Like your mom's wedding ring or your grandma's curious brooch, charm bracelets are timeless. But more than that, they carry meaning and stories from yesterday.
There is a charm that symbolizes each bit of your past. There's that birthday charm you got when you turned 16, or the teeny book charm you got on your graduation day. A miniature 14 karat bouquet that you got on your anniversary hangs wistfully from your wrist, while the teeny tiny martini glass reminds you of your best friend.
A keepsake wristlet packs the meaning of a lifetime into one little bracelet. It tells your own story not someone else's. None of your tops, bottoms, shoes, or sunglasses can tell your history in the same way. In the end, keepsake jewelry is as much about individuality as it is about style.
Because you have a lot of personal history, you don't have to have just one charm bracelet. You can reconfigure your charms for the day or week or month or year, because bases and trinkets can easily be interchanged. Or, if you like to create something and forget about it, you can keep more than one finished design in your jewelry box.
Keepsake jewelry was once something that was only available for royalty, but thanks to production changes over time, as well as changes in the wealth structure of society, anyone can now mark special occasions with charms. And with high-quality sterling silver or 14 karat gold, you'll be eager to share your keepsake as an heirloom.
True style defies the ages, and keepsake bracelets can be counted on to go the distance. Charm bracelets are about you, your personal narrative, and your hopes and dreams. Fashion that tells your story is the most chic kind of fashion because it transcends every fad foisted upon us by the designer of the moment.
