A charm, as defined, is an item of jewelry or body accessory worn around the wrist that carries personal charms. Some of these charms are considered lucky charms" and would be considered as amulets, or any touch pieces and painted pebbles, even. Why do people wear bracelets? Are these just for posteritys sake?
The ancient Egyptians in particular, wore these to depict consecration and status symbol so their deities would recognize them and grant them proper ranks in the after life. So, its very much about function, basically. Christian faithfuls identified themselves by bringing fish-shaped charms. And during the Dark Ages, they were used mainly to observe identity among families and for political and religious positions. The fad continued in the Middle Ages when commoners and even knights wore protective charms.
In the old times, Christians in Rome wore fish-shaped charms so they will be able to recognize each other. During the Dark Ages, charms were used to acknowledge people who belonged to political and religious sects. During the Middle Ages, the knights wore charms for safe return and for protection as they wield their swords. There was a period of revival of knowledge- the Renaissance.
During the Renaissance though, less and less individuals were seen wearing these charm bracelets because it was considered old-fashioned and was only done by the lower classes.
It became the rage again, when Queen Victoria of Great Britain wore charm bracelets, but instead of different charms, what she had were pictures or images of her close family. This then started the trend of wearing charm bracelets, not for charm, but for posteritys sake, even for decorative purposes.
To date, you can select from a wide variety of earrings, pendants, and charm bracelets. But the most adored are the bangles. As in all other types of jewelry, gold and silver are usually used to design and create them, but there are those who are leaning towards seed or bead pearls rather than the usual silver and gold.
Bracelets are relatively cheap. Usually, the price range starts from below $100 to $1000 approx. You can select from a diverse set of designs: from images of saints to shapes of animals (dolphin), cupids, hearts, and crosses.
Bracelets, charms, people wear them now for their own personal reasons, and similar to history, they could be for posteritys sake, they could be for identification. Why do you wear your bracelet? - 29871
The ancient Egyptians in particular, wore these to depict consecration and status symbol so their deities would recognize them and grant them proper ranks in the after life. So, its very much about function, basically. Christian faithfuls identified themselves by bringing fish-shaped charms. And during the Dark Ages, they were used mainly to observe identity among families and for political and religious positions. The fad continued in the Middle Ages when commoners and even knights wore protective charms.
In the old times, Christians in Rome wore fish-shaped charms so they will be able to recognize each other. During the Dark Ages, charms were used to acknowledge people who belonged to political and religious sects. During the Middle Ages, the knights wore charms for safe return and for protection as they wield their swords. There was a period of revival of knowledge- the Renaissance.
During the Renaissance though, less and less individuals were seen wearing these charm bracelets because it was considered old-fashioned and was only done by the lower classes.
It became the rage again, when Queen Victoria of Great Britain wore charm bracelets, but instead of different charms, what she had were pictures or images of her close family. This then started the trend of wearing charm bracelets, not for charm, but for posteritys sake, even for decorative purposes.
To date, you can select from a wide variety of earrings, pendants, and charm bracelets. But the most adored are the bangles. As in all other types of jewelry, gold and silver are usually used to design and create them, but there are those who are leaning towards seed or bead pearls rather than the usual silver and gold.
Bracelets are relatively cheap. Usually, the price range starts from below $100 to $1000 approx. You can select from a diverse set of designs: from images of saints to shapes of animals (dolphin), cupids, hearts, and crosses.
Bracelets, charms, people wear them now for their own personal reasons, and similar to history, they could be for posteritys sake, they could be for identification. Why do you wear your bracelet? - 29871
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