A Bracelet Brimming With Charm

My mother had a charm bracelet that I remember from my youth. It must have been from the seventies and was not the slightest bit interesting. Just lots of cast silver shapes supposedly representing carriages, animals and I think there were even a few monopoly type pieces (the top hat?) and, oh yes, the Rialto bridge from Venice (well, why wouldn't you?!). Some parts even had hinges (a treasure chest, I believe). All very naff and, as far as I recall, not worn for sometime.

Fast forward 30 years and the charm bracelet is back. But, thankfully, these days the look is rather more sophisticated. Out with board game motifs and holiday souvenirs. In with fantastic Venetian glass, intricate Balinese silver, Peruvian clay, Swarovski crystals and semi-precious stones. The look nowadays is very bohemian and much more colourful. Why be dull? Luminescent glass work, rich vibrant stones and colourful enamels pack loads more charm than monotone silver.

Anyway, during a search today I found the perfect proponents of the modern charm bracelet: global charming. Okay, so the name sounds a little like a multinational witches coven, but the bracelets speak for themselves! There are some seriously nice pieces. And, if you don't find precisely what you want, they even have a personalised bracelet making service. Previous customers have had reminders of their engagement and homages to their hobbies produced. Definitely worth a look.