and the symbolic life events which transformed a girl into a woman.
Nearly anyone can recall the “best friend” jewelry necklaces that represented two sides of one heart with the words “Best” inscribed on one half of the heart and “Friends” inscribed on the other. Placed together, they formed a perfect heart. This same sentiment of friendship is expressed in the popular Italian-designed charm bracelets that offer the words “Best” and “Friend” on their charms which snap into the body of the bracelet, rather than dangle from it.
Charm bracelets have also served as a perfect gift exchange between friends. Sometimes two friends might exchange or purchase a charm for one another’s bracelet. Other times, a woman might present a friend with a charm bracelet of her very own, perhaps for a birthday, which can be added to with the passing of other significant life occasions.
One group of close friends began presenting one another with charm bracelets when a member of the group moved away. Each friend chose a special charm representing her interest or hobby. For example, the friend who loved to bake chose a sterling silver rolling pin. Another selected a tea pot symbolizing her love for the beverage. A third picked out a musical note expressing her love for music. Assembled together, the charm bracelet gave the friend who was relocating a tangible and sentimental reminder of her friends’ love and support.
Today’s charm bracelets have really come of age; no longer to be confused with just girlish pursuits. For instance, the Danish-inspired charm bracelets which have taken the industry by storm, are beautiful pieces of art that are stylish and unique. The bracelet’s modular design allows charms to