Charms and Beads History

People have used charms and beads in jewellery since the beginning of history. From the early use of stones and seeds through to the development of jewellery in precious metals and gems, humans have used charms and beads to bring good luck, ward off evil and symbolise beliefs.

From this early history beads and charms have come in and out of fashion. Queen Victoria was a big fan of charms and many soldiers coming back from war brought trinkets back home with them which were then used as charms. In the 1950's and 1960's American teenagers gave each other beads and charms for special occasions, or to commemorate events, celebrate relationships, friendships, birthdays and anniversaries.

Modern Beads

European charm bracelets started to become fashionable in the 1970's with the Danish Troll Bead and have become the personalised jewellery phenomenon that we know today.

One of the most popular brands is Pandora. Pandora bracelets are worn by women all over the world, the Pandora charms tell their own unique and special stories of birthdays, weddings, holidays and other special occasions. Charms, uniquely hand-crafted, hang from bracelets and necklaces, each one signifying a special event or moment in life.

Pandora Jewellery was founded in Copenhagen, Denmark in 1982. Today, their company is now global, and their jewellery is sold in shops all over the world.

How does it Work

Start with a bracelet and then choose which beads and charms you want to add for decoration. You can start with as few or as many beads as you want. The beads and charms are made of silver or silver with gold highlights and are full of romantic, fun, fascinating, and unforgettable details.

Unlike other types of jewellery, the beauty of a bead charm bracelet is that you can add to your collection over time. You can start with two or three beads, then buy more in the future to add to your bracelet or necklace. And, you can suggest beads to friends and family that they can buy for you as gifts too.

There are many different occasions that can be marked with a Pandora bracelet. These include:

Special Birthday , family and friends can buy special beads or charms that have a significance, or perhaps club together to buy one of the more expensive ones. This is a lovely way to be reminded of loved ones as the bracelet will represent many happy thoughts.

Weddings – a bracelet would make a great gift for bridesmaids and flower girls at a wedding. A few well chosen charms would have a special meaning as well as ensuring the the special day was remembered for years to come.

Family jewellery is very popular and bracelets such as these are ideal for celebrating different members of the family. Charms are available in such a wide range of styles that there is bound to be something that is of significance, for instance a football bead might represent the sportsman in the family while a baby girl bead might mark the occasion of a birth of a new daughter.