There are very few types of jewelry seen in as many cultures and in as many fashion styles as charm bracelets and charms. Charms themselves are often very small and very intricately designed copies of famous places, landmarks or symbols. They can be worn in many ways from typical charms on bracelets through to pendants on chains or even attached to hoop earrings.

Mixing and matching different types of charms with each other on bracelets is one of the fun aspects of charm bracelets. There are no hard and fast rules about what you can or cannot do with your charm collections and silver and gold charms can easily be used on the same bracelet or kept completely separate. Adding both types of metal charms to your bracelet means it can easily be matched with anything you may decide to wear.

The earliest recorded use of charms and charm bracelets dates way back to the early times of the Egyptian Pharaohs. In these times gold charms were used to bring good luck or ward off bad spirits and were considered essential rather than just fashionable. Metals as well as other materials were used in designing these types of gold or silver charms and the bracelets would stay with the wearer even into death.

Later on in Roman times, charms were used by early Christians as a way to secretly identify each other. The symbol was, as it still is today, the simple fish outline. Those that studied Jewish law would insert small rolls of parchment containing scripture into amulets worn about the neck, similar to charms or lockets of today.

While not typically used to keep away evil and attract good spirits in modern times, charms are still seen as good luck charms. These good luck pieces often date back to medieval times and the Renaissance period of history.

Queen Victoria of England again revitalized the charm bracelet and the use of charms as a fashion accessory in the early 20th century. Charms that included family crests, flags and landmarks from different countries became very popular.

Soldiers fighting overseas in the wars started to buy charms to send home to wives and loved ones. Internationally more and more jewelers saw the market for these small yet beautiful charms and started producing a much greater variety and selection. Silver charms as well as gold charms from around the world found their way back to the United States and gifts and presents.

New additions to traditional charms include other types of materials within the gold or silver charm. These can include precious or semi-precious gems, crystal, cut glass or even different types of metals. Charms are still popular with women of all ages and are again being shown in many fashion shows around the world.

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Four fun ways to capture life’s memories.

(tiffany store) – Life is full of unique experiences and memorable events. But often our most significant moments are fleeting. So we rely on memories — and the tradition of storytelling — to keep them alive.(tags: charm bracelet, charm bracelet charms,tiffany store)

Throughout the ages, women have found ways to preserve their family histories and honor loved ones. From keeping a journal to creating a beautiful charm bracelet that captures special memories, here are four fun, tried-and-true ways to tell your story:

Collect and Preserve Heirlooms

Who doesn’t know a woman who has saved baby clothes long after her children are grown? Or still has her wedding dress years after their big day? Museums and libraries are not the only places to find old artifacts — take a peek inside your grandmother’s closet or attic. Treasures abound.

If you have objects that evoke memories near and dear to your heart, then preserve them. Tap into your inner curator, and invest in acid-free boxes and tissues that keep your objects safe. And when they’re not on display, store your treasurers in a cool, dry place with little light.

Add to Charm Bracelets

What better way for true fashionistas to commemorate their favorite moments then through personalized jewelry. PANDORA charm bracelets, for example, are wearable “memory keepers” that can be customized to capture unforgettable moments, while celebrating a woman’s personal style.

Any woman can string together charms that tell her own unique story: a silver wedding cake, her birthstone, Murano glass beads in the colors of her alma matter. Want to get started? The Internet is a good place. At mytiffany.biz you can build a bracelet online or locate a fine jewelry store that carries a beautiful selection of charms to help you tell your life story.

Keep a Journal

For many of us, tracking our personal histories started in junior high with our first diary. We turned to them to express ourselves and remember our first kiss or the big homecoming dance.

As adults, journaling remains an effective way to cherish our memories. To jot down special moments day or night, keep a notepad in your purse or on the nightstand. Want to share your story with friends, loved ones and others? Use the Internet to blog about your day. You never know who might learn from your story: Anne Frank’s famous diary is one of history’s greatest stories, and memoirs from icons such as Marilyn Monroe and Theodore Roosevelt have topped the best seller’s list.

Use Photography

Images, like photographs and drawings, are great ways to remember events in our lives. Since the invention of cameras, women have used photo albums to capture events and illustrate the stories of their families and friends. Today, many women have taken up scrapbooking, using photographs, artifacts and well-chosen words to create one, comprehensive story.

Modern technology has allowed women to take scrapbooking a step further: a blog can be a “virtual scrapbook.” It can incorporate images, slideshows and written anecdotes — and be personalized in many different ways. In addition, services such as Facebook, Flickr and Snapfish offer ways to create photo albums on the Internet. These services let you share your pictures with family and friends.

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