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Italian charm bracelets are flat bands made of modular charms on an elastic band, customizable to reflect the wearer’s personality and interests. They can be cheap or expensive, with themes ranging from sports to gemstones. They became popular in North America in the 1990s.
Italian charm bracelets are not the pendant type of charm bracelet. Instead of dangling charms attached to an attached chain, they are flat bands made up of rectangular, modular charms that are attached on an elastic band. Charms for this type of bracelet are available in a wide range of materials, patterns, colors, and finishes.
Italian charm bracelets began to become popular in North America in the 1990s when Italian soccer players were seen wearing the charm bracelets displaying the flag of Italy. One that fits the average woman usually has 18 links. A small bracelet has 17 links and a large one has 19 links. Boys may need fewer links depending on their age and men may need more links added. The user chooses a bracelet with the required number of links first, and then chooses charms to fill them.
Each bracelet can be customized to reflect the wearer’s personality, hobbies and interests. Charms can be purchased in different places as the links on Italian bracelets are standard size. Each charm image is soldered to flat, modular links. Links can be placed on and off the bracelet to move the patterns as new charms are added.
More than one Italian bracelet can be worn at a time. Double band bracelets can be made by using a large rectangular pendant in the center of two bracelets. A watch face can be substituted for the large charm to create a watch with an Italian bracelet.
Italian charm bracelets can be very cheap or very expensive. Inexpensive types have charms made of stainless steel and/or enamel. Italian charm themes include flowers, flags, sports, religious symbols, rock stars, animals, licensed cartoon characters, initials and many more. Some have printed messages like Happy Birthday or I Love New York.
More expensive Italian charm bracelets may include gold charms and/or gemstone charms. Sterling silver bracelets are also available. Photo charm bracelets feature charms made from a photograph covered in enamel. Pets and travel are popular themes in Italian photo charms.
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