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When Queen Victoria started wearing bracelets during the early 20th century, it exploded the next big wave of Charm Jewellery. It was at this time however, that Charm Jewellery began being used for fashion, rather than for protection and identity. Many different types of Charm Jewellery emerged, such as lockets, bracelets and necklaces.
Charm Jewellery was everywhere by the end of World War II. Trinkets would be brought home by soldiers to their loved ones. Local craftsmen would make replicas of items common to the area and Jewelers in the USA would create Charm Jewellery for all occasions.
During the 1940’s, a certain type of Charm Jewellery was introduced made of celluloid, which was a type of early plastic. These were normally found in gumball machines and candy boxes and collected by children who would normally wear them as a necklace or a bracelet. Most of these were themed, with such themes as sports, animals and ships to name but a few. There were also a number of comic book type charms like Mickey Mouse and Betty Boop for example.
In the 1950’s, Charm Jewellery was a must have accessory for females and would be reguarly updated in major points in thier lives, such birthdays, getting married and having children. Today, these bracelets are very valuable, making thousands at auction.
In the 1970’s the wearing of Charm Jewellery faded, as Disco was in, so Charm Jewellery was replaced by big gold medallions.
During the mid 1980’s Charm Jewellery reappeared. Many decendants were selling their dead relatives items at auction and lots of Charm Jewellery appeared, with buyers getting a bargain.
There was a huge boom in collecting Charm Jewellery in the 1990’s, particulary Vintage Charm Jewellery.
Charm Jewellery has come back in a big way and is as popular as ever today.
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Charm jewellery also serves as identification and has for many years.
For the Egyptians, it was so that the Gods would place them in the proper status in the afterlife. In Roman times, it was so that christians could identify other christians when they pulled a fish like charm from underneath their garments. In the middle ages Charm Jewellery was worn on belts to represent family origin, polictical standing and their profession.
In the Renaissance, wearing of Charm Jewellery died down within the higher classes as mass produced books emerged and the superstitions faded. In the lower classes however, Charm Jewellery and amulets were still widely used.
Charm Jewellery and amulets remained used for Protection and Identity up until the early 1900’s.
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Charm Jewellery has been around for a very long time.
In the stone age, men would pick up an unusual stone or piece of wood and carry it with themselves in order to scare off any potential enemies.
In ancient Egyptian times. Egyptian Pharaohs would wear charm jewellery made of precious stones and metals to ward off evil spirits. Ancient Egyptians, like many other people of that time only lived very short lives. Normally only until the ages of around 30 – 40. They would wear charm jewellery as a way of good luck and protection as they had such little time on earth.
In Roman times, Jewish scholars would write Jewish law on tiny slips of parchment and then conceal them in a golden amulet necklace, which was meant that they kept it close to their heart.
Charm Jewellery and amulets were used by kings and knights in the middle ages to protect warriors in battle and to wreak havoc on their enemies.
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Charm Jewellery can come in many different forms. It could be a bracelet, necklace or anklet to name but a few and is made in a variety of materials like gold, silver and pewter.
Many different classes of people are able to afford Charm Jewellery as there are so many different types, which means many different prices.
One guide that I think everyone interested in Charm Jewellery must have, is the Charms and Charm Bracelets Complete Guide.
It shows the wide variety of styles ranging from gold to plastic and from the 19th century to the present.
Collectors, dealers, jewelry and fashion historians, and appraisers will enjoy the many beautiful examples. This book is a great help for jewelry collectors everywhere.
This is a much needed, comprehensive and entertaining guide if you’re serious about Charm Jewellery.
